Legislation

This bill officially renames Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, to the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park. The legislation ensures that all future federal documents, maps, and records will use the new designation.

The American Innovation and Jobs Act aims to boost U.S. competitiveness by restoring immediate expensing for most business research and development (R&D) investments. It also significantly expands the refundable R&D tax credit for new and small businesses, increasing the maximum refund amount and raising eligibility thresholds. Furthermore, the bill makes technical adjustments to the R&D credit calculation to make it more accessible for startups. These provisions are designed to incentivize domestic innovation and job creation starting in tax years after 2021 and 2024, respectively.

This resolution supports designating May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day." It aims to raise awareness about the significant mental health challenges faced by farmers and farmworkers, who experience disproportionately high rates of suicide. The day seeks to reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health support within the agricultural industry.

This bill mandates comprehensive federal reporting to better understand and address violence, aggression, and wellness challenges facing law enforcement officers. It requires the Attorney General to produce detailed reports analyzing attacks on officers, potential new data collection methods for non-criminal aggressive incidents, and the state of officer mental health resources. The goal is to use this improved data to recommend better federal, state, and local responses and support systems for officers.

The Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary submit an annual, detailed report on the compensation of its police officers. This report must break down salaries, availability pay, and bonuses by specific VA facility and job role. The goal is to increase transparency regarding how VA law enforcement and security staff are paid.

The Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2025 establishes a new federal tax credit for businesses purchasing qualified, domestically retreaded tires through 2028. The bill also mandates that federal executive agencies prioritize purchasing retreaded tires when available through the GSA schedule, rather than buying new ones. These provisions aim to boost domestic jobs, enhance supply chain security, and promote sustainability in the tire industry.

The Pathways to Policing Act establishes the Law Enforcement Hiring Support Grant program to help agencies recruit new officers. This grant money can be used for recruitment campaigns and developing programs that support candidates facing barriers to entering law enforcement. The Act prioritizes funding for agencies seeking to increase diversity and hire candidates connected to the communities they will serve. Additionally, it mandates a national marketing effort to encourage diverse individuals to pursue careers in policing.

The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act lowers the minimum age requirement for younger employees to begin participating in certain employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k)s. This change allows employees to count service time toward eligibility starting at age 18 instead of age 21 under both ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. The legislation provides alternative eligibility paths while making technical updates to ensure consistency across retirement plan rules. These provisions will take effect for plan years beginning one year or more after the Act is enacted.

The Tax Relief for New Businesses Act simplifies tax treatment for new businesses by combining start-up and organizational expenditures under a single set of rules. This legislation significantly increases the immediate deduction limit for these initial costs from $\$5,000$ to $\$50,000$, with the phase-out threshold raised to $\$150,000$. It also introduces special rules for how these new deductions affect Net Operating Loss (NOL) calculations for partnerships and S corporations. These changes are effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Supporting NEW BUSINESSES Act establishes an annual awards program to recognize state and local governments that successfully streamline the process for starting a new small business. These awards will be given to governments that reduce paperwork, consolidate resources, and simplify confusing requirements for new entrepreneurs. The awards are tiered based on the population size of the community served.

The Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act ensures that service-connected disability compensation from the VA is excluded when determining a veteran's income eligibility for housing assistance programs. This change aims to prevent veterans from being disqualified from aid due to their disability payments. Additionally, the bill mandates a report from the Comptroller General to review how all HUD programs currently count this compensation and recommend necessary legislative changes.

The VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025 modifies the rules governing collective bargaining for employees of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This legislation repeals outdated subsections detailing specific collective bargaining procedures for VHA staff. Crucially, this change preserves the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' existing authority regarding incentive pay and expedited hiring processes.

The Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 establishes a program allowing retiring federal law enforcement officers to purchase their service weapons upon retirement. This program, administered by the GSA, permits eligible officers in good standing to buy the firearm during a six-month window after it is officially retired. The purchase price will be based on the weapon's determined salvage value.

This bill mandates the Secretary of State to immediately provide Congress with all documents and a detailed report concerning the proposed transfer of an aircraft from Qatar to an entity controlled by former President Trump. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of any federal funding for aircraft transfers involving foreign governments to the U.S. Government, the President, or the Trump Presidential Library. The Act aims to ensure transparency and halt federal financial support for these specific property transfers.

The Harvest to Hue Act aims to strengthen the U.S. food supply by supporting American farmers in producing ingredients for natural food color additives. This legislation directs the Secretary of Agriculture to enhance domestic capacity through targeted research and improved coordination among farmers, federal agencies, and food companies. Ultimately, the bill seeks to create new markets for U.S. agriculture by ensuring a reliable, homegrown source for natural food colors.

The Readiness Over Wokeness Act prohibits individuals with a history of gender dysphoria or those who have received gender-affirming care from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Current service members who fall under this new prohibition must be administratively discharged. Discharges under this specific provision will not require repayment of educational benefits or completion of service obligations.

This bill establishes an independent Office of Inspector General (IG) for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB). It formally amends federal law to include the FRTIB among agencies subject to dedicated IG oversight. This action ensures enhanced accountability and integrity for the management of federal employee retirement savings.

This bill establishes a new "Cargo Circumvention Tax" aimed at deterring companies from bypassing U.S. import regulations by routing goods through Canada or Mexico. The tax, set at 0.125% of the cargo's value, will be levied on U.S.-bound shipments that stop in those countries before entering the United States. Importers are responsible for paying this tax upon the cargo's final entry into the U.S., with the provisions taking effect after December 31, 2025.

The Same Care, Lower Cost Act aims to reduce Medicare spending by establishing "site-neutral" payments for certain medical services starting in 2027. This means Medicare will pay the same rate for specific procedures regardless of whether they are performed in a hospital outpatient department or an ambulatory surgical center. The Secretary must identify at least 66 service categories subject to this standardized payment, though emergency and critical care visits are exempt. This legislation directs the Secretary to align payment rates based on the service provided rather than the facility location.

This bill requires U.S. financial regulators to notify Congress before implementing major new banking rules that align with non-governmental international recommendations and exceed a $10 billion economic impact. It also mandates that federal banking agencies report annually to Congress on their engagement with specific international bodies regarding climate-related financial risk. The legislation aims to increase Congressional oversight over the influence of international organizations on domestic banking regulations.