Legislation

The SPEED Act aims to streamline and expedite federal project reviews by reforming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It clarifies NEPA as a procedural statute, narrows the scope of environmental effects agencies must consider, and establishes strict timelines for agency decisions. Furthermore, the bill imposes significant limitations on judicial review, requiring courts to defer to agency judgment and limiting remedies to remanding the action for correction rather than vacating permits.

The American Citizens First Act aims to restrict federal public benefits exclusively to U.S. citizens and nationals. It also establishes grounds for denaturalization of naturalized citizens involved in acts undermining domestic tranquility. Furthermore, the bill expands the use of expedited removal procedures and mandates comprehensive security reviews for certain Afghan nationals admitted since January 2021. Finally, it automatically terminates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) if country conditions no longer support the designation or if the crime rate among TPS nationals exceeds the national average by 20 percent.

The Parental Workforce Training Act establishes a $10 million childcare grant program to support parents participating in job training. Local workforce development boards will receive competitive grants to help eligible individuals cover childcare costs while they engage in employment and training activities. This initiative aims to remove childcare barriers for parents seeking to enhance their job skills.

The Hire Student Veterans Act expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to incentivize employers for hiring veterans currently using educational assistance benefits. This legislation creates a new category of eligible veterans and modifies the minimum employment period required to claim the tax credit for hiring these individuals.

The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act aims to overhaul immigration detention by establishing mandatory, high standards based on ABA guidelines and increasing transparency through rigorous, unannounced inspections. The bill prohibits the use of private, for-profit detention facilities within three years and ends the mandatory detention of most noncitizens, prioritizing release or community-based alternatives. Furthermore, it establishes new due process rights, including timely custody hearings, a presumption of release, and prohibitions on detaining children or using solitary confinement.

The Combatting Chinas Pilfering of Intellectual Property Act (CCP IP Act) imposes sanctions on Chinese individuals and entities significantly involved in the theft of U.S. intellectual property. It mandates asset blocking and immigration bans for sanctioned parties. Additionally, the bill restricts U.S. visa issuance for senior Chinese Communist Party officials and military personnel, with a potential waiver based on presidential certification regarding China's IP practices.

This Act establishes the "SAFE AI Research Grants" program, managed by the National Academy of Sciences, to fund research focused on developing safe and ethical artificial intelligence models. The program aims to mitigate the unknown risks associated with AI development by encouraging secure and reliable advancements aligned with human values. Before implementation, guiding principles will be developed through consultation with key stakeholders.

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act officially removes the gray wolf from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. This legislation mandates the reissuance of the November 3, 2020, final rule concerning the gray wolf's delisting within 60 days of enactment. Furthermore, the reissuance of this rule is explicitly barred from judicial review.

The Rural Recovery Act of 2025 establishes a new program within the USDA to provide essential technical assistance to small rural communities recovering from major Presidential-declared disasters. This assistance will help eligible communities with planning, securing federal and state funding, and implementing recovery projects across various infrastructure sectors. The program is funded through annual appropriations and provides support for up to three years following a disaster declaration.

This bill mandates the Secretary of State to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for relocating the United Nations headquarters from New York City to an alternative location within the United States. The strategy requires identifying potential new sites and renegotiating the existing U.S.-U.N. headquarters agreement. Once the renegotiated agreement is ratified, the Secretary must promptly implement the physical move and report on the timeline and next steps to Congress.

The No Robot Bosses Act regulates the use of automated decision systems (ADS) in employment-related decisions, requiring employers to conduct impact assessments and provide notice and human review rights to covered individuals. The bill establishes the Technology and Worker Protection Division within the Department of Labor to oversee enforcement, which includes creating a private right of action for violations. Furthermore, it prohibits employers from making final employment decisions solely based on an ADS output unless rigorous testing, validation, and human corroboration occur.

The Territories Health Equity Act of 2025 fundamentally restructures federal healthcare funding for U.S. territories by eliminating Medicaid funding caps and establishing new hospital support. It also reforms Medicare payment formulas in territories, particularly Puerto Rico, and creates pathways for residents to access affordable health insurance coverage. Overall, the bill aims to increase financial stability for territorial healthcare systems and improve access and affordability for residents.

The FAIR Act amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to mandate that all Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards used for SNAP benefits must feature a photograph of the authorized cardholder. This change requires both recipients and retailers to verify the identity of the person using the card during transactions. The legislation also includes provisions for caregivers accessing benefits on behalf of minors, the elderly, or disabled individuals.

This bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery within one year of enactment. Before proceeding, the Secretary must notify the next of kin. The remains will then be relinquished to the next of kin or disposed of as the Secretary deems appropriate if no kin responds.

The Emergency Alert Grant Fairness Act ensures public broadcasting entities have an annual opportunity to apply for FEMA's Next Generation Warning System grants. This legislation mandates that the application period for these critical warning system grants remains open for at least 30 days each year.

This bill officially renames the United States Post Office facility located at 35 South Main Street in Glendale, Utah. The facility will now be known as the "Deputy Sheriff Brian Harris Post Office."

The Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone Calls Act of 2025, or the DO NOT Call Act, establishes new criminal penalties for willful violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). This legislation also significantly increases the civil fines associated with providing inaccurate caller ID information. These measures aim to deter illegal and unwanted telemarketing and robocalls.

The Electronic Filing Improvement and Logistical Efficiency Act of 2025 mandates the IRS to create a fully automated electronic filing system for employment taxes within one year. To encourage adoption, the bill establishes a refundable tax credit for employers who file and pay electronically. Conversely, it imposes a $250 user fee on employers who choose to file employment tax returns on paper, with specific exceptions for undue hardship or lack of access.

The Retirement Rollover Flexibility Act simplifies retirement savings by allowing individuals to directly roll over funds from an eligible Roth IRA into a designated Roth account within a 401(k) or similar employer plan. This transfer is treated as a tax-free rollover, and the existing holding period for the funds is preserved for future qualified distributions. This measure aims to increase flexibility for savers consolidating their retirement assets.

The READ AI Models Act establishes a pilot program, managed by NIST, to create standardized documentation for artificial intelligence models and their training data. This initiative will develop a flexible template and technical guidelines, incorporating stakeholder input, to ensure transparency about AI model development. Following a review, NIST will report on the program's effectiveness and potentially establish permanent documentation standards.