Legislation

The "Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025" reauthorizes the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003. This extension continues the program aimed at the eradication and control of nutria populations. The act is extended through 2030.

This bill designates January as "Tamil Language and Heritage Month" to celebrate the history, language, and culture of Tamil people in the United States. It recognizes the contributions of Tamil Americans to the country's diversity and acknowledges the significance of Pongal, the Tamil harvest festival. The bill encourages all Americans to learn more about Tamil American heritage.

The Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2025 amends the Stafford Act to create a Natural Disaster Recovery Program, establishing a fund for unmet needs after major disasters. It requires the President to assess these needs and allows states and tribal governments to use funds for disaster relief, recovery, and economic revitalization, with an initial grant followed by reporting requirements. The Act also instructs FEMA to prioritize local impact and disaster frequency when considering disaster declarations, expands eligibility for home repair assistance, and extends the appeal period for individual disaster assistance. Finally, the Act requires reports and reviews to improve disaster response and financial oversight.

This resolution formally appoints the Republican party members to serve on key Senate committees for the 119th Congress, including committees on Environment and Public Works, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Judiciary, and others. It designates the chairs and members, ensuring these committees can begin their work. These appointments will stand until successors are chosen.

The Capitol Remembrance Act mandates the creation of a permanent exhibit within the Capitol Building to memorialize the January 6, 2021, attack. This exhibit will feature damaged property, photographs, and a plaque honoring law enforcement, fallen heroes, injured officers, and Capitol staff. The goal is to ensure future generations understand the events of that day and the sacrifices made to protect the Capitol. Appropriations are authorized to complete the exhibit within two years.

The GATE CRASHERS Act aims to protect Department of Defense facilities by making it a federal crime to knowingly enter restricted areas without authorization. Penalties increase with repeat offenses, ranging from fines and short prison sentences for first-time offenders to significant prison time for those who repeatedly trespass.

This bill allocates $3 million annually from 2026 to 2031 to support projects focused on groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution. The funds will be used to provide technical and financial assistance for these water management projects.

The "Declaration of Energy Independence Act" amends the Mineral Leasing Act to lower royalty and rental rates for onshore oil and gas leases, aiming to encourage domestic energy production. It sets new minimum bid amounts, adjusts rental fees, and revises noncompetitive leasing terms to stimulate oil and gas development on federal lands. The act also includes provisions for extending leases on low-production mineral estates and reducing royalty payments under certain conditions.

The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act aims to reduce double taxation and encourage economic activity between the U.S. and Taiwan by lowering tax rates on certain income for Taiwanese residents and businesses in the U.S., contingent upon Taiwan offering reciprocal benefits to U.S. individuals and companies. Additionally, the United States-Taiwan Tax Agreement Authorization Act outlines the process for establishing a tax agreement with Taiwan, ensuring congressional oversight and adherence to existing U.S. tax laws, to further reduce double taxation.

The Native American Education Opportunity Act establishes a program allowing Tribes to create education savings accounts (ESAs) for Native American students, funded with $8,000 annually for each participating student to be used for various educational expenses, including private schooling, tutoring, and college costs. It also authorizes the Bureau of Indian Education to approve and fund charter schools, and allocates additional funds to Tribes that manage education savings account programs. Finally, the bill requires a review of the program's implementation within three years.

This bill expresses support for designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month" to recognize and celebrate the Hawaiian language (lelo Hawaii). It acknowledges the historical suppression of lelo Hawaii and the ongoing revitalization efforts. The bill also commits to preserving, protecting, and promoting the use, practice, and development of lelo Hawaii, urging all people in the United States to participate in celebrating lelo Hawaii Month.

The Veteran's Choice Accountability Act requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to evaluate all VA programs that provide hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to identify and maintain centers of excellence. Additionally, the Act mandates an evaluation of the implementation of the VA Budget and Choice Improvement Act to be submitted to Congress within two years.

The Handgun Permit to Purchase Act aims to reduce gun violence by providing grants to states, local governments, and Indian tribes to develop, implement, and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing requirements. To be eligible for a grant, applicants must have a handgun purchaser licensing law that includes certain requirements such as the applicant being at least 21 years old, submitting to a background check, and reapplying for the license every 5 years or less. Grant funds must be used to improve the recipient's handgun purchaser licensing program. This act authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to carry out this grant program.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that revises national drinking water regulations for lead and copper. By disapproving the rule, the changes to lead and copper regulations will not be implemented.

The WHO is Accountable Act prohibits federal funds from being used to rejoin or contribute to the World Health Organization (WHO) until the Secretary of State certifies that the WHO has met specific reform criteria. These criteria include ensuring the WHO is not influenced by the Chinese Communist Party, has increased transparency, and is not involved in politically charged issues. The Act also requires the WHO to grant observer status to Taiwan and ensure that no WHO directive is legally binding on U.S. citizens as a condition of U.S. membership.

The "One Agency Act" consolidates federal antitrust enforcement by transferring the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust functions, staff, assets, and funding to the Department of Justice (DOJ). This aims to streamline antitrust enforcement, eliminate overlap, and improve efficiency. The Attorney General is granted authority to restructure the Antitrust Division and manage ongoing investigations, consent decrees, and information gathering related to antitrust matters. The FTC is prohibited from initiating new antitrust actions without the Attorney General's approval during a transition period.

The "FUEL Reform Act" repeals Title IX of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, thereby eliminating Department of Agriculture bioenergy subsidy programs and other related subsidy programs.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' disapproval of the President's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, recognizing climate change as a threat and highlighting the increasing costs of extreme weather events. It commends entities supporting the Agreement, urges the President to reconsider, and encourages Congress to prioritize U.S. leadership on climate change.

This proposed constitutional amendment limits the number of times a person can be elected President to a maximum of three terms. It also specifies that someone who has served more than two years of another President's term can only be elected twice. The amendment requires ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Finance to spend money from the Senate's contingent fund, hire staff, and utilize personnel from other government entities to fulfill its duties. It sets specific limits on committee expenses, allocating \$7,638,723 from March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, \$13,094,954 from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 and \$5,456,231 from October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, for these activities. The resolution also outlines the procedure for covering committee expenses and lists exceptions for when vouchers (receipts) are not needed.