Legislation

The Disaster Response Flexibility Act of 2025 establishes an optional Alternative Block Grant Program allowing states impacted by a major disaster to receive a lump-sum payment instead of traditional direct public assistance from FEMA. This program provides states with upfront funding to manage recovery costs, requiring them to forgo other direct Stafford Act aid for that specific event. States accepting the grant must submit recovery plans and regular progress reports to FEMA.

The SAFE Home Act amends federal foster care and adoption assistance programs to prohibit agencies receiving federal funds from discriminating against prospective parents based on their views regarding a child's biological sex, gender identity, or medical treatment. Specifically, placement decisions cannot be based on whether a parent aligns care with the child's biological sex or refuses to support medical interventions or documentation changes that conflict with biological sex. The Act defines "sex" strictly as biological sex for the purposes of these placement rules.

The Bridge to Medicaid Act of 2025 aims to increase health coverage affordability for low-income populations by enhancing ACA subsidies and cost-sharing reductions through 2028. It temporarily removes income limits for premium tax credits and provides special enrollment periods for those earning up to 138% of the poverty line. Additionally, the bill extends enhanced federal matching rates for state Medicaid programs covering newly eligible individuals through 2028.

The Foreign Agents Transparency Act clarifies the registration timeframes under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to ensure coverage of recent activity. It also empowers the Attorney General to seek compliance orders against former agents that remain in effect after their agency relationship ends. Finally, the bill mandates annual public reports from the Attorney General detailing FARA enforcement actions taken against covered individuals.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study approximately 22 miles of the Nulhegan River and 18 miles of Paul Stream in Vermont for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The study must be completed within three years of funding being made available. Upon completion, a report detailing the findings must be submitted to Congress.

The Housing Market Transparency Act requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to collect and publicly report detailed information on properties utilizing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. This aims to increase oversight regarding construction costs, ownership, and compliance status of affordable housing developments. States will be responsible for submitting required data to HUD annually.

This bill establishes a permanent advisory committee focused on studying and reporting on the severe financial market fallout that could result from Chinese military aggression toward Taiwan. The committee, composed of market experts and regulators, will advise the Financial Stability Oversight Council on potential economic vulnerabilities. The Council must then issue an annual public report detailing market risks, potential losses, and specific recommendations for regulators to fortify U.S. financial systems against such geopolitical shocks.

This bill establishes two distinct federal grant programs to improve education through innovation. Title I focuses on funding the *development and rigorous testing* of new teaching and learning models by researchers and organizations. Title II provides funding to states to encourage the *early adoption and expansion* of proven innovative models at the local school district level, prioritizing high-poverty areas. Ultimately, the legislation aims to drive educational improvement by funding both the creation and the implementation of promising new methods.

The Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act restricts law enforcement from using intercepted communications or compelled records that contain reproductive or sexual health information to investigate or prosecute individuals seeking or providing related care. This bill mandates specific sworn statements in wiretap applications and court orders, and in demands for electronic records, affirming that sensitive health details will not be used for such purposes. The Act broadly defines reproductive and sexual health information to ensure comprehensive protection.

The Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act amends the Stored Communications Act (SCA) to formally recognize Tribal courts as entities capable of issuing warrants for electronic evidence. This ensures that Tribal governments can access stored electronic communications under the same legal framework applied to federal and state entities. The bill clarifies definitions and mandates that Tribal warrants adhere to specific existing statutory procedures.

The UNMASK Act prohibits the Department of Defense from requiring active-duty service members to wear face masks unless it is required for specific job safety or operational reasons. This legislation aims to remove general mask mandates across the Armed Forces following the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency. The bill asserts that such mandates negatively impact military professionalism and morale.

The Mom and Pop Tax Relief Act modifies the Section 199A qualified business income deduction for tax years beginning after 2025. This bill caps the eligible income for the deduction at the lesser of total qualified business income or \$25,000, with further reductions for taxpayers whose Adjusted Gross Income exceeds \$200,000. It also tightens the rules regarding what qualifies as W-2 wages and clarifies that income earned as an employee does not qualify for this deduction.

This resolution expresses gratitude to the families of first responders who died in the line of duty, known as Gold Shield Families. It recognizes the profound sacrifice made by these families and calls upon local communities to support the nonprofit organizations that provide them with essential resources and aid during their time of need. The bill emphasizes the nation's ongoing commitment to honoring both the fallen heroes and their surviving loved ones.

The Capital Access for Small Businesses Harmonization Act (CASH Act) establishes mandatory, standardized written disclosures for small businesses entering into factoring agreements under $500,000. These disclosures must clearly detail all costs, fees, and terms before the agreement is signed. Furthermore, this Act preempts state and local governments from imposing additional disclosure requirements for these specific factoring transactions.

This resolution calls for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the severe crisis facing civilians in Gaza, highlighting widespread hunger and the collapse of essential services due to blocked aid. It urges the Administration to immediately use all diplomatic tools to secure the release of hostages, lift the blockade on aid, and work toward a lasting end to the fighting.

This act updates tax law to broaden the definition of highly compensated individuals whose compensation is subject to deduction limits for corporations. It expands the scope beyond traditional employees to include anyone providing services to the company, as well as certain highly paid former officers. The goal is to prevent companies from deducting excessive executive pay from their taxable income.

This bill reauthorizes the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program. It authorizes substantial funding of \$7.5 billion annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support critical intercity passenger rail projects. The legislation also allocates a small percentage of these funds for necessary administrative oversight.

The RESERVE Federal Land Act mandates a comprehensive study by the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate current federal reservation systems for recreational activities on public lands. This review will analyze the history, effectiveness, and user experience of these systems, focusing on balancing visitor access with resource protection. The study must address key areas like access barriers, fee structures, data sharing, and system security. The findings will be reported to Congress within 18 months to inform future management strategies.

This resolution officially congratulates the College of Idaho Yotes men's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championship. It celebrates their dominant 35-2 season and recognizes the exceptional performance of the players and the support of the entire college community. The Senate directs that official copies of this congratulatory message be sent to key members of the championship team and administration.

This bill establishes new procedures for the IRS when errors occur in payroll tax filings made by third-party payors, such as Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs). It clarifies the responsibility for resulting tax liabilities or penalties based on whether the payor relied on erroneous information provided by the employer. The legislation aims to fairly allocate responsibility between the employer and the third-party payor when mistakes happen during tax certification and filing.