Legislation

The Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act officially renames the area and adjusts the boundaries of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, increasing its size. The bill mandates the granting of rights-of-way to the Southern Nevada Water Authority for a water pipeline project outside the new conservation boundaries, allowing them to use excavated materials without charge. These rights-of-way are subject to conditions ensuring no permanent negative surface impacts on the Conservation Area.

This bill, the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act, extends the authorization for federal funding dedicated to monitoring, assessing, and researching the Great Lakes Basin. It pushes the current funding expiration date from 2025 to the end of fiscal year 2030. This ensures continued support for vital Great Lakes protection and study programs for an additional five years.

The Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025 aims to streamline the federal approval process for state wildlife conservation plans. This bill mandates that the Secretary of the Interior must conditionally approve state plans immediately upon submission and finalize approval within 180 days. If the deadline is missed, the Secretary must report the delay and status to relevant Congressional committees.

This bill establishes the Non-Federal Funding Account for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program to manage contributions from non-federal partners. The funds deposited will be invested in U.S. government obligations, with earned interest returning to the account. This structure streamlines cost-sharing while shifting investment risk away from the contributing state parties.

This Act officially transfers specific public lands to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. The legislation revokes a prior public land order and mandates the transfer of approximately 265 acres for the Tribe's benefit. Any land placed into trust under this Act cannot be used for gaming activities.

The Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025 establishes a program, led by the Secretary of the Interior, to systematically identify and restore federal lands damaged by unplanned disturbances like wildfires. This program requires the annual proposal of priority restoration projects, funded through grants and contracts, with an emphasis on partner collaboration. Furthermore, the Secretary must regularly report progress and funding needs for seed and seedling supply to Congress.

This Act officially transfers approximately 1,082.63 acres of federal land into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe in Washington State, immediately adding it to their Reservation. The transfer is expedited, bypassing standard appraisal requirements. Importantly, this newly held trust land will not be subject to gaming activities under federal law, and the legislation explicitly preserves all existing treaty rights of the Tribe.

This Act, the World War II Women's Memorial Location Act, designates specific areas where a commemorative work honoring women who served on the home front during World War II can be located. It temporarily waives standard federal regulations governing monument placement in Washington D.C. to allow the memorial to be built in either Area I or The Reserve.

The Dalles Watershed Development Act authorizes the transfer of approximately 150 acres of National Forest System land near The Dalles, Oregon, to the City of The Dalles. This land transfer, requested by the City, is provided without cost but requires the City to cover all associated administrative expenses. The City must use the conveyed land exclusively for public purposes, such as municipal water supply, or ownership reverts to the United States.

The Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act moves approximately 72 acres of Forest Service land in Washington State into trust status for the Quinault Indian Nation. This land will become part of the Quinault Indian Reservation, managed by the Department of the Interior. The transfer explicitly prohibits gaming on the property and preserves existing tribal treaty rights.

The Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act ensures Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have necessary data collection options for quality reporting through 2029 and clarifies rules regarding data completeness. It also establishes a pilot program from 2028 to 2032 allowing selected ACOs to digitally report on only two quality measures, exempting them from other reporting requirements for those years. This legislation aims to streamline quality data submission and assess digital reporting feasibility.

This Act, the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, aims to speed up Medicare coverage for innovative, FDA-approved "breakthrough devices." It establishes a process for manufacturers to gain a four-year transitional coverage period for these devices, ensuring patients have timely access while long-term coverage decisions are finalized. The bill also allocates funding to CMS to manage these expedited reviews and allows for oversight of provider billing practices related to these new technologies.

The Safe at Home Act mandates that all federal executive agencies and courts must accept the designated address provided by participants in state address confidentiality programs. This ensures individuals using these safety measures are not penalized for using their confidential address instead of their physical location. Agencies must establish procedures to obtain physical addresses only when necessary, and any disclosed physical addresses are protected from public release under FOIA. Participants must notify federal entities if they leave the program.

This bill establishes a new federal grant program to support agriculture workforce training initiatives. Eligible educational institutions can apply for funding to develop hands-on training programs in partnership with agricultural industry businesses. The goal is to enhance worker skills, support industry growth, and improve workforce competitiveness across the agricultural sector.

The Fair Access In Residency (FAIR) Act of 2025 aims to ensure equitable treatment of osteopathic (DO) and allopathic (MD) medical school graduates during residency applications. Hospitals must report detailed data on DO and MD applicant numbers and acceptances to avoid a 2% cut in Medicare payments. Furthermore, programs must affirm fair consideration and accept either COMLEX or USMLE exam scores if an exam is required. This collected data will be made publicly available by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The Campaign Transparency Act eliminates the existing dollar threshold for reporting donor names to political committees in federal elections. This change mandates that political committees must now disclose the identity of any individual who makes a contribution, regardless of the amount. Consequently, all donations, no matter how small, will be publicly reported starting immediately upon the Act's enactment.

The Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act aims to shift federal contracting away from strict reliance on specific educational degrees. This legislation requires federal agencies to provide written justification if they impose minimum education requirements in contract solicitations. The Office of Management and Budget will issue guidance to ensure these requirements are necessary and to encourage the use of skills-based alternatives. These new rules will take effect 15 months after the bill is enacted.

The RESTORE Act of 2025 aims to improve re-entry support by removing barriers to essential aid for individuals with past drug-related convictions. This legislation voids state restrictions that prevent eligible individuals from receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits based on these convictions. Additionally, it allows individuals scheduled for release within 30 days to be counted in SNAP household determinations.

The Peace Corps Modernization Act aims to increase efficiency and strategic alignment for the agency. It strictly caps administrative overhead at 15% of the budget, ensuring the majority of funds directly support volunteers. The bill also mandates that Peace Corps placements align with U.S. foreign policy priorities set by the State Department. Finally, it establishes a dedicated fast-track pathway for former volunteers seeking to join the Foreign Service.

The Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act ensures that certain qualified relief payments received by individuals for wildfire-related losses are excluded from their federal gross income. This provision applies to payments covering uninsured or underinsured expenses, damages, or lost wages resulting from federally declared forest or range fires. The tax exclusion is designed to prevent double benefits and is set to expire for payments received after December 31, 2032.