Legislation

This Act officially modifies the boundaries of the Vicksburg National Military Park by transferring two specific parcels of federal land to the State of Mississippi. The state intends to use these areas for public facilities, such as a welcome or interpretive center. Upon conveyance, the official park boundaries will be immediately adjusted to reflect the change in ownership.

The Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act broadens criminal penalties for actions that threaten energy transportation infrastructure. This legislation expands prohibited activities beyond simple destruction to include vandalism, tampering, and disrupting the operation or construction of pipelines and related facilities. These enhanced penalties are enforced under existing federal law.

This resolution is an official request from the House of Representatives demanding the President and the Secretary of Defense provide specific information regarding recent military activities against the Houthis. The request also seeks documents detailing Department of Defense policies on controlling and transmitting classified or sensitive information since January 20, 2025. All requested materials must be delivered to the House within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.

The Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025 secures the existing state-run dredge and fill permitting programs for Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida, preventing the EPA from revoking their approval without an act of Congress. It also establishes a clear process for approving future comparable state programs, ensuring a smooth transition of permitting authority from the federal government to the state. This legislation clarifies the status of these state program approvals under federal administrative law.

The Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act updates federal support for recovery efforts by renaming the relevant program section to reflect a focus on "Strengthening" communities of recovery. This legislation expands the allowable use of grant funds to include strengthening existing recovery support systems, not just building new infrastructure. Furthermore, the bill significantly increases the authorized annual funding for these programs from $\$5$ million to $\$16$ million for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

The Social Security Overpayment Relief Act limits the government's ability to recover Social Security and SSI overpayments. Specifically, the government cannot seek repayment or reduce future benefits for overpayments discovered ten or more years after the overpayment occurred. This provides relief by preventing the collection of very old benefit overpayments.

The Allegiance Act of 2025 prohibits the display of any foreign national flags on United States Capitol Grounds. Furthermore, the bill restricts the use of official congressional office allowances to purchase flags from any country other than the United States. This legislation aims to ensure that only the American flag is displayed on Capitol grounds and purchased with taxpayer funds for official use.

The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill designed to aggressively tackle the national housing crisis through multiple avenues. It seeks to make housing more affordable by injecting massive funding into federal programs and incentivizing local regulatory reform to boost construction. Furthermore, the Act aims to reverse historical inequities by establishing new assistance for first-generation homebuyers and overhauling community reinvestment rules for banks. Finally, it strengthens anti-discrimination protections and enacts significant reforms to the federal estate and gift tax structure.

The Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act amends the tax code to explicitly classify tar sands products as "crude oil" for excise tax purposes. This ensures that various oil sands derivatives are subject to existing petroleum excise taxes. The bill also grants the Secretary authority to include other fuel products under these tax rules if they pose a significant environmental hazard when spilled.

The Freedom to Haul Act of 2025 prohibits the EPA from implementing or enforcing the Phase 3 heavy-duty vehicle emission rules. Furthermore, the bill prevents the EPA from issuing tailpipe emission regulations that mandate specific technologies or limit the availability of new motor vehicles based on engine type. This ensures manufacturers retain flexibility in meeting pollution standards.

The Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2025 significantly updates federal loan limits for property improvements and the purchase of manufactured homes, increasing caps across various categories. This legislation also introduces the ability to finance Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and grants the Secretary flexibility to periodically adjust these dollar limits. Furthermore, the Act mandates a comprehensive study by HUD on the cost-effectiveness and broader utility of factory-built housing.

The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025 aims to accelerate conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed by establishing new partnership initiatives and streamlining existing programs like CREP. The bill creates a "turnkey" pilot program to make riparian buffer installation effortless for landowners and enhances workforce development for agricultural sciences. Additionally, it grants the NRCS special authority to quickly hire technical experts and transfers regulatory oversight for certain invasive Chesapeake Bay catfish from the USDA to the FDA.

The Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act allows medical and dental interns and residents to defer payments on their student loans during their training programs. This deferment specifically prevents principal payments and stops interest from accruing on the loan balance while the borrower is in residency or an internship. This ensures that medical professionals can focus on their training without accruing additional debt.

This joint resolution formally establishes the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), originally proposed in 1972. It declares that the ERA is now officially part of the Constitution, invalidating any previous time limits set for state ratification. The bill confirms the ERA's validity based on the required three-fourths of states having approved the amendment.

This bill seeks to formally reject a recent rule issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) concerning gross proceeds reporting by brokers for digital asset sales. Through this joint resolution, Congress is exercising its authority to disapprove the specific IRS regulation. Consequently, the proposed reporting requirement will not take effect.

This resolution officially commends Volkert, Inc. on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the engineering firm's century of significant contributions to infrastructure development across Alabama and the United States. The Senate celebrates the company's history, major projects, and continued success as an employee-owned firm.

This resolution officially designates March 24, 2025, as "National Women of Color in Tech Day" to recognize the vital contributions of women of color in technology. It highlights their historical achievements while addressing the systemic barriers they face in STEM education and employment. The bill commits the Senate to boosting diversity, supporting inclusive STEM education pathways, and improving data transparency to strengthen the nation's tech workforce.

This resolution officially designates March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day" to celebrate the Osceola wild turkey, a subspecies unique to Florida. It recognizes the significant economic and conservation contributions of turkey hunting to the state. The day encourages nationwide observance to honor this important part of Florida's heritage and ecology.

This bill aims to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness by updating its funding authorization under existing law. It removes outdated, specific funding caps, allowing for appropriations "such sums as may be necessary" to carry out the Council's mission. The legislation also renumbers and retitles a section to specifically encourage greater State involvement in addressing homelessness.

This Senate resolution affirms the foundational principle that the power to interpret federal law rests solely with the federal judiciary, as established by Article III of the Constitution. It reaffirms the doctrine of judicial review, stating that the courts definitively determine what the law means. Consequently, the resolution mandates that the Executive Branch must abide by all federal court rulings or pursue appropriate legal appeals.