Legislation

This Act aims to immediately restore U.S. funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and support refugees across the region. It repeals previous legislative bans on UNRWA funding and directs the Secretary of State to resume payments promptly. The bill mandates regular reporting to Congress detailing UNRWA's progress in implementing accountability reforms recommended by the Independent Review Group.

The Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025 establishes a new grant program to fund science-backed projects aimed at protecting and recovering Hawaii's native plants and animals. This program will provide federal funding, generally covering up to 75% of project costs, to eligible entities for efforts like invasive species control and habitat restoration. The Secretary of the Interior must issue annual reports detailing all funded projects to Congress. The Act authorizes $30 million annually for this effort over ten fiscal years.

The Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act designates the Rogue Canyon and Molalla Recreation Areas to protect their scenic and ecological values, requiring specific wildfire mitigation planning for these new sites. The Act also expands the Wild Rogue Wilderness Area, adding significant acreage under strict wilderness management. Finally, it withdraws certain federal lands in Curry and Josephine Counties from mineral entry and disposal to ensure their long-term protection.

The Puppy Protection Act of 2025 significantly increases humane treatment standards for dog dealers under the Animal Welfare Act. This legislation mandates specific minimum space requirements, daily exercise access, and mandatory socialization for housed dogs. Furthermore, it establishes strict limits on female dog breeding frequency and age, alongside enhanced veterinary care protocols.

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue special commemorative gold, silver, and clad coins honoring the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. These coins will be sold to the public, with surcharges from the sales benefiting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The Treasury must ensure that the production and issuance of these coins result in no net cost to the U.S. Government.

The Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025 reinforces the independence of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from political pressure. This bill explicitly prohibits the FCC from taking punitive action against broadcasters based solely on the viewpoints or opinions they air. It ensures that broadcast licenses and business transaction approvals cannot be conditioned on changing content or political speech. However, this protection does not shield broadcasters from enforcement actions related to fraud, obscenity, or incitement to lawless action.

This resolution formally recognizes the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps in 2025. Congress is honoring the Corps' long history, core values of honor, courage, and commitment, and its consistent readiness to defend the nation. The bill encourages the public to join in celebrating this significant milestone and acknowledging the service and sacrifice of all Marines.

The Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and finalize a national strategy for vaccinating poultry against highly pathogenic avian influenza. This process requires consultation with the United States Trade Representative to ensure compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements. The final vaccination strategy must be established within one year of the Act's enactment.

The Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2025 aims to restore Congressional oversight by establishing automatic expiration dates for military authorizations. This bill mandates that all future authorizations for the use of military force (AUMFs) will expire after 10 years. Furthermore, it terminates all existing AUMFs just six months after the Act is signed into law.

The Financial Integrity and Regulation Management (FIRM) Act mandates that federal banking agencies must cease using "reputational risk" as a factor in the supervision, examination, or rating of depository institutions. This legislation aims to ensure regulators focus solely on a bank's financial safety and soundness, rather than public perception or political pressure. The Act requires all relevant agencies to remove references to reputational risk from their guidance and policies within 180 days of enactment.

The Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax Fairness Act ensures that Coast Guard members with combat-related injuries receive the same tax treatment on their severance pay as members of other military branches. This is achieved by updating the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 to include the Secretary of Defense in applying the relevant tax fairness rules. The bill clarifies responsibilities and sets deadlines for the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Transportation to implement these changes.

The FARMLAND Act of 2025 aims to increase scrutiny and penalties regarding foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land, driven by national security concerns. It enhances disclosure rules, mandates annual risk reports on ownership by certain foreign entities, and empowers the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review significant real estate purchases by "foreign entities of concern." Furthermore, the bill establishes new enforcement roles within the Department of Agriculture and prohibits foreign persons from participating in Farm Service Agency programs.

This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to establish a clear, tiered definition for "evidence-based" programs, ranging from strong experimental studies to promising correlational research. It mandates that states must now explicitly state the degree to which their proposed workforce development activities meet this new evidence standard. Furthermore, states are required to detail their strategies for prioritizing funding for evidence-based programs in their statewide plans.

The Make American Flags in America Act of 2025 mandates that all U.S. flags displayed or purchased by federal agencies must be 100% manufactured in the United States using entirely domestic materials. This requirement takes effect for purchases within 90 days and for display within two years of enactment. Additionally, the bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study and report on the current enforcement of country-of-origin labeling for American flags.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building." This action ensures all federal records and documents officially recognize the building by its new name.

The Book Minimum Tax Repeal Act completely eliminates the corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT) for corporations, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. For non-corporate taxpayers, the bill updates the tentative minimum tax calculation with new tiered tax rates of 26% and 28%. This legislation also makes necessary technical adjustments across the Internal Revenue Code to remove references to the repealed corporate AMT structure.

The ATF Transparency Act aims to streamline firearm transfer and registration processes by mandating a 3-business-day review period, after which applications are automatically approved unless legal requirements are not met. The bill also establishes an administrative appeal process for applicants whose transfers are denied based on federal or state law concerns, including reimbursement for legal fees upon a successful appeal. Furthermore, it requires reports on unresolved background checks and mandates an agreement between the ATF and FBI on processing future NICS inquiries.

This resolution is an official request demanding the President and the Secretary of State immediately transmit all records related to strikes against the Houthis in Yemen and the disclosure of confidential information to a journalist. Specifically, it seeks documents created on or after January 20, 2025, concerning sensitive communications, including Signal chats involving a journalist, and the legal justification for the military actions. Congress requires these documents, which may include AI transcripts and meeting notes, within 14 days of the resolution's passage.

The Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act mandates the complete shutdown of the Federal Reserve System, including the Board of Governors and all Federal Reserve banks, one year after enactment. During this transition, the Chairman manages the wind-down process before assets are sold off by the OMB Director. Any remaining funds after debts are settled will be transferred to the U.S. Treasury General Fund.

The Guaranteeing Unalienable and Anatomical Rights for Dependents Act (GUARD Act) establishes new conditions for states receiving federal child abuse prevention funding. Under this act, states cannot take adverse action against parents who oppose medical or social changes for their minors based on the parent's belief regarding the child's biological sex. Parents who face negative actions due to this opposition can sue to halt federal funding to the non-compliant state and seek the return of those funds.