Legislation

This resolution expresses the House's disapproval of the IRS rule on digital asset sales reporting, arguing it is unconstitutional and infringes on the House's privileges. It requests the Senate to return the joint resolution to the House.

The "BEST Facilitation Act" establishes an image technician pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations, where trained technicians review non-intrusive inspection images to identify contraband and other illicit activities, and then refer them to CBP officers. The Act mandates specific training, assessment, and reporting requirements to evaluate the program's effectiveness in improving border security and trade facilitation. This pilot program will operate for five years, after which the image technicians may be transferred to other comparable positions within the agency.

The "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025" aims to increase transparency and accountability in federal agency rulemaking by requiring congressional approval for major rules with significant economic impact (over $100 million). It establishes procedures for congressional review and approval or disapproval of both major and non-major rules, mandates the publication of guidance documents, and sets expiration dates for major rules. The Act also requires agencies to conduct retrospective reviews of existing rules and includes a regulatory budget to control the costs of regulations. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must study the number and economic impact of existing rules.

The "Born in the USA Act" prohibits the use of government funds to implement Executive Order 14160, which sought to deny citizenship to certain children born in the United States. The bill affirms that birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment of the Constitution and cannot be rescinded by executive order.

The "Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025" expands Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility to National Guard members performing specific full-time duties. This includes active duty under title 10 or title 14, section 3713, as well as full-time National Guard duty or active duty within the National Guard. These changes are retroactive to service performed on or after September 11, 2001, and will take effect one year after enactment.

This bill establishes a Department of Peacebuilding within the executive branch to coordinate and promote peace-related efforts, both domestically and internationally, through nonviolent conflict resolution and violence reduction strategies. The department will be led by a Secretary of Peacebuilding and will include offices focused on peace education, domestic and international peacebuilding, technology for peace, and human rights. It emphasizes collaboration with other agencies and allocates resources, with a focus on domestic peace programs, to implement these initiatives. The bill also directs the Secretary to propose legislative changes, encourages the promotion of peace through Peace Days, and defines key terms to ensure clarity in the Act's implementation.

The "America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act" designates America's National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to create cooperative agreements to protect the landmark and provide educational programs. Additionally, the Act requires the Secretary to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the landmark's national significance and the feasibility of incorporating it into the National Park System.

The "DEFENSE Act" allows the Department of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to authorize state and local law enforcement to use drone countermeasures to protect sites with flight restrictions or large public gatherings. Deputized officers must complete training and will be subject to oversight. The equipment authorized for drone detection and tracking will be limited to a list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security.

The "Caring for Survivors Act of 2025" increases dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses of veterans. It also modifies the requirements for survivors of veterans who were totally disabled at the time of death, reducing the required period of continuous disability rating before death from 10 to 5 years, and introduces proportional compensation for ratings less than 10 years.

The DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act establishes a National Roadway Safety Advocate within the Department of Transportation. This advocate will serve as a point of contact and resource for road crash victims, survivors, and their families, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in roadway safety programs and policies. The Advocate will share stakeholder recommendations, explain DOT processes in plain language, and publish educational materials, while also providing annual reports to the Secretary of Transportation on systemic safety issues. The goal is to improve communication and collaboration between the DOT and those affected by road crashes, ultimately enhancing roadway safety.

The "Chemical Tax Repeal Act" repeals excise taxes on specific taxable chemicals and substances listed under subchapters B and C of Chapter 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This repeal is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

The "Protect US National Security Act" ensures that federal funds cannot be used to eliminate the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as an independent entity. It asserts that only an act of Congress can eliminate USAID. The Secretary of State must certify compliance with this requirement to Congress within 30 days of the act's enactment and annually for 5 years.

The "Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025" mandates the President to designate specific primary airports near the U.S. northern or southern border as ports of entry, eliminating user fees at these locations. To qualify, these airports must be linked to a nearby land border crossing or seaport and fulfill Customs and Border Protection's established criteria for port of entry designation. This act aims to improve border access and streamline entry processes at eligible airports.

The "Protecting Sensitive Locations Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations like schools and places of worship, requiring supervisor consultation and discreet conduct. Exceptions are allowed only in cases of national security or public safety threats or medical emergencies. The Act mandates annual training, detailed reporting of enforcement actions, and evidence suppression for violations, enhancing oversight and accountability in immigration enforcement.

The "Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs Act" seeks to eliminate federal grant programs and funding, including the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, dedicated to building electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This bill rescinds unspent funds allocated to these programs and prevents any future funding for such projects.

The OPIOIDS Act allows the Attorney General to award grants to improve data collection and surveillance of opioid-related overdoses at the state, territorial, and local levels. It also provides grants to local law enforcement and forensic labs in high-overdose areas for training, system upgrades, and drug tracing. The Act mandates consistent data reporting standards for drug information and requires specific funding for the DEA's Fentanyl Signature Profiling Program.

The "Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act" enhances the rehabilitation tax credit for buildings in rural areas, offering a 40% credit for affordable housing projects and a 30% credit for other qualified projects. It defines "rural area" and "affordable housing project," sets a $5,000,000 limit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures, and allows taxpayers to transfer these credits. The bill also eliminates the basis adjustment for the rehabilitation credit for applicable rural projects.

The "Credit Freeze for Kids Act" amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to streamline and simplify the process of placing security freezes for protected consumers, such as children. It mandates that consumer reporting agencies place these freezes free of charge within three business days of a request, and requires them to notify other agencies, who must also implement the freeze within three business days. These changes will become effective 18 months after the Act's enactment.

The Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025 expands the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont. It authorizes the acquisition of land within the updated boundaries for park inclusion and allows for the continuation of Vermont's agricultural and forestry practices on acquired lands. This act also establishes the National Park Service Stewardship Institute within the park to promote conservation and stewardship through various programs and partnerships.

The "Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act of 2025" allows transit agencies to make advance payments for bus purchases without pre-approval or performance bonds. These advance payments are capped at 20% of the total purchase order value and require a signed contract, pre-award authority, and fulfillment of existing oversight and risk assessment requirements.