Legislation

The "Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2025" aims to protect unaccompanied alien children by establishing stricter vetting standards for sponsors, including background checks for all adults in the household and mandatory home visits. It also requires retroactive vetting of past sponsors and detailed monthly reports to Congress on the placement and well-being of these children. The goal is to prevent human trafficking and ensure the safety of unaccompanied migrant children placed with sponsors in the United States.

This bill condemns the House Republican Conference for a xenophobic social media post questioning Congressman Adriano Espaillat's immigration status and patriotism. It specifically condemns the House Republican leadership team for allowing the false statement that questioned Congressman Espaillat's citizenship.

This resolution appoints specific senators to serve on the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. The appointments include Senators McConnell, Fischer, and Hagerty to the Joint Committee on Printing, with Senators Padilla and Merkley also appointed. Senators McConnell, Fischer, and Hyde-Smith are appointed to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, along with Senators Padilla and Klobuchar.

The AIMM Act permanently extends the allowance for depreciation, amortization, or depletion when calculating the limitation on business interest. This provision, which had expired for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2022, is now effective for taxable years starting after December 31, 2021.

The "Stop VOYEURS Act of 2025" broadens the scope of the existing video voyeurism prohibition by removing jurisdictional limitations and increasing the maximum prison sentence to 5 years. It defines specific circumstances that qualify as video voyeurism, including instances involving interstate travel, communication, or commerce related to the offense. This expansion aims to address modern challenges in prosecuting such crimes across state lines and using the internet.

The Homeland Heroes Pay Act provides continuing appropriations for Customs and Border Protection agents and officers, as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and agents. These funds will cover salaries and expenses for essential duties such as border security, immigration enforcement, and combating criminal operations. Funding will continue until a regular appropriation is enacted for these purposes.

The Servicemember to Veteran Health Care Connection Act of 2025 streamlines healthcare access for transitioning service members by creating a pre-transition registration system within the VA, facilitating enrollment in VA healthcare, and proactively conducting outreach to connect veterans with available services. This act aims to simplify the enrollment process, improve access to care, and support the health and well-being of veterans during their transition to civilian life. The Act also requires annual reports and feasibility studies to ensure the program's effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

The "Emergency Border Control Resolution" establishes the federal budget for fiscal year 2025, replacing previous resolutions and setting budgetary levels through 2034. It outlines recommended levels and amounts for federal revenues, budget authority, outlays, deficits, and debt. The resolution instructs House committees to propose legislative changes to either increase or reduce the deficit by specific amounts. It also sets a policy to restore federal spending to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, adjusted to protect Social Security, Medicare, and debt service obligations.

The "Semiconductor Supply Chain Security and Diversification Act of 2025" aims to diversify the semiconductor supply chain within the Western Hemisphere by offering diplomatic and financial support to participating countries. This includes supporting international negotiations, improving regulatory environments, and enhancing market integration for semiconductors. The Act also allows the United States International Development Finance Corporation to support semiconductor projects in upper-middle and high-income Western Hemisphere countries, under specific conditions certified by the President. This diversification effort supports both U.S. economic and national security interests, aligning with investments made under the CHIPS and Science Act.

The SECURE Firearm Storage Act aims to reduce gun theft from federally licensed firearms businesses by requiring them to secure firearms with hardened steel rods or locked safes/vaults when the premises are closed. It also mandates secure storage for paper records of firearm inventory and transactions and allows the Attorney General to set additional security requirements. Non-compliant licensees will face civil penalties, license suspension, or revocation.

The "Financing Our Energy Future Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the definition of "qualifying income" for publicly traded partnerships involved in green energy projects. This expansion includes income from various renewable energy activities, such as generating and storing power from renewable sources, processing biomass, utilizing carbon capture technologies, and producing renewable chemicals. These changes aim to incentivize investment in and development of green energy technologies by allowing more green energy companies to qualify for PTP status. The amendments will take effect for taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.

The "Ensuring Coast Guard Readiness Act" permits the President to waive the requirement that Coast Guard vessels be built in U.S. shipyards under specific conditions. These conditions include national security interests, construction in NATO or mutual defense treaty countries within the Indo-Pacific region, and lower construction costs. The President must notify Congress 30 days before any contract is made under this exception. The Commandant must certify that the foreign shipyard is not owned or operated by a Chinese company or a multinational company based in China before construction can begin.

This resolution acknowledges the significant contributions of women-owned businesses in the United States, which have experienced substantial growth and play a vital role in the nation's economy. It recognizes the increasing number of women-owned businesses, their employment figures, and their revenue generation. The resolution commends the entrepreneurial spirit of women business owners and celebrates their achievements.

The Safe Shelters Act of 2025 prohibits registered sex offenders from entering undesignated emergency shelters, requiring them to use designated shelters instead. It mandates sex offenders to notify shelter operators of their registry status and directs operators to inform them about designated shelter options. FEMA is authorized to designate Federal buildings or prisons as shelters for sex offenders during disasters and must provide information on designated shelters to all undesignated shelter operators. Violators of this act may face fines and/or imprisonment.

The United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025 seeks to bolster the defense relationship between the United States and Israel through joint initiatives and increased cooperation. It establishes programs to counter unmanned systems, extend anti-tunnel and counter-UAS cooperation, and promote collaboration in emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity. The act also mandates the establishment of a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel and assesses integrated air and missile defense in the U.S. Central Command region. Finally, it explores Israel's potential inclusion in the national technology and industrial base.

The Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act requires the development of a federal strategy to combat illegal drug trafficking through the Caribbean into the United States. This strategy will outline the roles of various agencies, identify necessary resources, promote legitimate trade and travel, and address drug-related crime in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The act also aims to disrupt the financial networks of drug trafficking and money laundering organizations.

The American Apprenticeship Act aims to expand apprenticeship opportunities by providing grants to states for pre-apprenticeship programs and related instruction in qualified apprenticeship programs, particularly in high-demand industries. It requires states to develop strategic plans for utilizing grant funds, emphasizes collaboration between various stakeholders, and promotes apprenticeships in non-traditional sectors while increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups. The Act also directs the Secretary of Labor to identify in-demand occupations that could benefit from apprenticeship programs and report findings to Congress. It authorizes $15 million in appropriations annually from 2026 through 2031 to support these initiatives.

This bill recognizes the League of Oregon Cities for its century-long support, advocacy, and resource provision to Oregon cities, enhancing the quality of life for Oregonians. It highlights the League's role in municipal governance, promotion of best practices, and collaboration among cities. The bill also acknowledges the League's support for congressional actions, such as Public Law 117167 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which have significantly benefited Oregon's economy and infrastructure. It affirms the League as a key partner in strengthening the Federal-local partnership for the future.

The "Train More Nurses Act" mandates a review of existing federal programs supporting the nursing workforce. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor must identify ways to improve these programs, with a focus on increasing nurse faculty, creating career pathways for nurses, and expanding the nursing pipeline. A report of recommended changes will be submitted to Congress.

The CIRCUIT Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the advanced manufacturing production credit to include distribution transformers. Manufacturers of these transformers will be eligible for a tax credit equal to 10% of production costs. This incentive aims to encourage domestic production of critical components for the electric grid.