Legislation

The "Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025" modifies tax deductions for performing artists, allowing them to deduct more expenses above-the-line. The deduction is phased out starting at $100,000 of gross income, adjusted annually for inflation. It also clarifies that deductible expenses include commissions and raises the threshold for nominal employers to $500, also adjusted for inflation.

This bill outlines the procedures for the House of Representatives to consider several joint resolutions and bills, including those related to consumer financial protection rules on overdraft lending and digital payment applications, limitations on district courts' injunctive relief authority, and amendments to the National Voter Registration Act requiring proof of citizenship. It sets debate times, waives certain points of order, and specifies amendment processes for each item. The bill also addresses House Resolutions 293 and 164.

This resolution requests the President to submit documents to the House of Representatives regarding potential conflicts of interest of Elon Musk. The documents should pertain to Musk's involvement with the Federal Government, including his role with the United States DOGE Service, government contracts involving entities he owns or controls, and any related conflicts of interest. The President is required to provide these unredacted documents within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.

The "Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act" aims to improve the clarity of Veterans Affairs notices through an independent assessment, ensuring veterans receive understandable information regarding their claims. It also extends certain limits on pension payments through the end of December 2031.

The "Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act" establishes the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park as part of the National Park System. This park will preserve and interpret the history of the 982 Holocaust refugees housed at Fort Ontario during World War II. The Department of Interior will manage the park and is authorized to acquire land for the park through donation, purchase, or exchange, and must complete a management plan within three years.

This bill directs the House Clerk to announce voting pairs based on a signed, written list provided to the Clerk before the vote result is announced. The list of pairs will be published in the Congressional Record after the list of non-voters and will only be announced once per legislative day.

The "FRIDGE Act of 2025" aims to bolster the export of U.S. agricultural products by improving infrastructure in developing foreign markets. It enables the Secretary to collaborate with trade organizations to prevent damage or loss to U.S. agricultural commodities due to inadequate infrastructure. The act allocates $1,000,000 annually from 2026 to 2030 for these infrastructure improvements, with unused funds available for the general program. This initiative seeks to strengthen global supply chains, reduce food waste, and expand market access for American farmers.

The USA CAR Act allows taxpayers to deduct interest paid on loans for automobiles assembled in the United States after January 1, 2025. This deduction applies to interest on debt incurred to purchase a qualified automobile, defined as one assembled in the U.S. with all necessary parts, regardless of installation status. This provision is applicable for amounts paid or accrued on debt starting January 1, 2025.

The I CAN Act broadens the scope of practice for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified nurse-midwives within Medicare and Medicaid, aiming to improve healthcare access and efficiency, particularly in underserved areas. It removes barriers to their practice, expands coverage for their services, and increases transparency in Medicare coverage decisions. The Act also allows these advanced practice registered nurses to provide temporary services and ensures the new provisions take effect promptly, enhancing access to care and streamlining healthcare delivery.

This bill urges the U.S. to prioritize a world free of nuclear weapons and lead a global effort to prevent nuclear war. It calls for negotiations with other nuclear-armed countries to halt the buildup of nuclear arsenals, reduce/eliminate them, and pursue verifiable arms control agreements. The bill also advocates for policies such as renouncing the first use of nuclear weapons, ending the "hair-trigger" alert posture, and maintaining the global moratorium on nuclear explosive testing. Additionally, it emphasizes the need to protect communities and workers affected by nuclear weapons through remediation, health monitoring, and economic transition planning.

This resolution expresses the Senate's view that paraprofessionals and education support staff are crucial to schools and deserve fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions that allow them to effectively support students. It advocates for livable wages, affordable healthcare, paid leave, professional development, necessary resources, and a safe working environment for these essential employees. The resolution also supports their right to have a voice in school policies and protection from retaliation when reporting workplace concerns. Additionally, it encourages employers to engage in good faith negotiations and avoid replacing or locking out these workers during strikes.

The "Helping Optimize Prevention and Engagement for Heroes Act of 2025" reauthorizes and modifies the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program to enhance veteran suicide prevention efforts. Key changes include increased grant amounts, improved coordination between grantees and the Department of Veterans Affairs, expanded training requirements, and extended program duration through 2030. The bill also ensures access to emergent suicide care and includes transportation services as part of suicide prevention.

The SEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2025 enhances protections for whistleblowers by expanding the definition of "whistleblower" to include those who report internally, ensuring they cannot be forced to waive their rights, and mandating quicker decisions on award claims. It also grants whistleblowers the right to a jury trial in retaliation cases. This act aims to encourage more individuals to report potential securities violations by strengthening their safeguards against retaliation and ensuring a more efficient award process.

The "Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act" prevents states and local governments from imposing excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, and related components if the manufacturers or dealers are engaged in interstate or foreign commerce. This limitation does not affect the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act.

The Water Intelligence, Security, and Cyber Threat Protection Act of 2025 establishes a program for the EPA to encourage water systems and treatment works to participate in the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center. This program aims to offset membership costs, improve data cooperation, and enhance resources for monitoring and responding to threats. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to carry out this section.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante, a Miami Beach Senior High School graduate who achieved professional success and served as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott. The resolution acknowledges the seventh anniversary of her passing and recognizes the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, which supports Miami Beach Senior High School graduates in pursuing higher education. It encourages scholarship recipients to continue her legacy of hard work and achievement.

The Cultural Trade Promotion Act aims to boost exports from microenterprises and creative industries by including them in export promotion efforts, improving access to international shipping, and focusing the Trade and Development Agency's work on creative sectors. It also ensures representation for creative industries on the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. This act amends the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 and Section 661(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include and support microenterprises and creative industries. The bill also directs collaboration to improve international shipping services and includes Native Hawaiian arts, crafts, and businesses in export promotion programs.

The Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025 allows state and federal correctional facilities to use jamming systems that interfere with wireless communications to or from contraband devices within the facility. The jamming system's operation must be limited to the housing facilities, and the state is responsible for funding the entire cost if a state correctional facility operates the system. Before implementing the system, correctional facilities must consult with local law enforcement and public safety officials and notify the Director of the Bureau of Prisons about its operation. This act limits the FCC's authority regarding jamming systems in correctional facilities.

This resolution requests the President to submit documents to the House of Representatives regarding the use of insecure electronic communication platforms for official business and the Administration's adherence to federal record laws. It seeks information on plans to preserve official communications, particularly those involving national security information, and to prevent the deletion of records on platforms like Signal and WhatsApp. The request covers communications on both government and personal devices and demands unredacted copies of relevant documents within 14 days.

The "Defining Male and Female Act of 2025" defines "sex" as a person's biological classification (male or female) at conception and provides definitions for related terms like "male," "female," "boy," "girl," "man," and "woman" to be used in interpreting federal laws and regulations. It specifies that "gender identity" will not be recognized by the federal government as a replacement for biological sex.