Legislation

The White Oak Resilience Act aims to restore and enhance white oak populations and upland oak habitats across the United States through collaborative efforts between federal, state, tribal, and private entities. It establishes initiatives for research, restoration pilot programs on federal lands, and a grant program to support white oak regeneration. The Act also addresses tree nursery shortages and promotes sustainable forest management practices to improve white oak resilience and ensure a sustainable supply of seedlings.

The Support UNFPA Funding Act aims to reinstate U.S. financial support for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency. It authorizes appropriations of at least $50 million for fiscal year 2026 and $55 million for fiscal year 2027 to support UNFPA's work in reducing maternal deaths, preventing gender-based violence, and promoting voluntary family planning. The Act asserts that supporting UNFPA aligns with U.S. interests by improving global health, fostering development, and promoting stability.

The "Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2025" amends existing legislation to strengthen protections against the nonconsensual sharing of intimate images. It clarifies the mental state of the depicted individual, broadens the scope of covered images to include identifiable individuals engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and increases the maximum statutory damages for violations to $500,000.

The "Lower Drug Costs for Families Act" aims to lower prescription drug costs by applying inflation rebates to drugs furnished in the commercial market under Medicare Parts B and D. It modifies the calculation of rebates for Part B and D drugs, changing the base years for calculations to 2016 and excluding certain units from the total count, such as those covered under state plans or the 340B program. These changes are set to take effect in 2026 for Part B and in 2025 for Part D.

The Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act aims to protect U.S. national security by imposing sanctions and investment restrictions related to China. It authorizes the President to sanction foreign entities involved in activities against U.S. interests and prohibits certain investments in sensitive technologies linked to countries of concern, particularly China. The act also requires notification of investments in covered national security technologies and mandates reports to Congress on enforcement and international cooperation. Additionally, it addresses securities-related concerns by requiring scrutiny of entities on specific lists to determine their eligibility for inclusion on the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List, and prohibits U.S. persons from holding securities of entities on that list.

The "Unfair Tax Prevention Act" modifies tax rules to target foreign-owned entities operating in extraterritorial tax regimes, treating them as applicable taxpayers and disallowing certain tax benefits. It defines "foreign-owned extraterritorial tax regime entity" and "extraterritorial tax" to specify which entities are subject to these changes. This act aims to prevent base erosion and tax avoidance by these entities. The changes will be effective for taxable years beginning after the enactment date of this Act.

The "Foster Care Tax Credit Act" introduces a new tax credit of $850 for eligible foster parents, subject to income limitations and certain restrictions. It mandates information reporting from placement agencies and courts, allows taxpayers to elect between the child tax credit and the new foster care credit, and includes the new credit under due diligence requirements for tax preparers. Additionally, the Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct outreach and a study on the financial burdens of emergency and short-term foster placements.

The Rosa Parks Day Act amends Title 5 of the United States Code to establish Rosa Parks Day as a legal public holiday. This act recognizes Rosa Parks' contribution to the civil rights movement. Rosa Parks Day will be observed annually after Thanksgiving Day.

The Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act modifies the boundary of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It adds land labeled as "Proposed Boundary Addition" on map 641\193973, dated July 2024, to the recreation area.

The CAPE Canaveral Act would move NASA headquarters to Brevard County, Florida. The move must be completed within one year of the Act's enactment.

The "Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act" requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to seek congressional approval through appropriations for its non-monetary policy related administrative costs. The Board of Governors and Federal Reserve Banks will collect fees to offset the appropriations, and these fees can only be collected if approved in advance through appropriations acts. This section is effective for expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2025.

The "Honor Farmer Contracts Act" ensures the Department of Agriculture upholds existing contracts with farmers and related entities by releasing committed funding, paying outstanding debts, and preventing unwarranted contract cancellations. It also requires a 60-day notice to Congress before closing any Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or Rural Development local offices.

The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025 aims to bolster energy security in the United States and Europe by reducing reliance on Russian nuclear energy resources. It requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to strengthen U.S.-European nuclear energy cooperation and counter Russian influence in Europe's nuclear energy sector. The act prioritizes the use of nuclear products and services from the United States and allied countries for nations developing nuclear power. It also authorizes \$30 million annually from 2025 to 2029 to support engagement in Europe, focusing on countering Russian influence and supporting nuclear power projects.

The Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025 allows the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to permit electrical utilities to remove trees and vegetation near power lines on federal lands, without requiring a separate timber sale. Revenue from the sale of removed materials, minus transportation costs, goes to the respective Secretary. This act aims to enhance the safety and reliability of electrical infrastructure on National Forest System and Bureau of Land Management lands.

The "Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields Act of 2025" aims to protect the use of common names for American agricultural products in foreign markets. It directs the Secretary to negotiate agreements that safeguard the ability of U.S. producers to use these names, like "American" or "Pilsener" when exporting their goods. The Act requires regular briefings to Congress on the progress of these negotiations, ensuring transparency and focus on preserving market access for American goods.

The LIZARD Act of 2025 removes the dunes sagebrush lizard from the list of threatened and endangered species. The Act also prohibits the Secretary from relisting the dunes sagebrush lizard as a threatened or endangered species in the future.

The Paycheck Fairness Act aims to strengthen and enhance enforcement of equal pay requirements by redefining "sex," modifying the "bona fide factor" defense for pay disparities, broadening the definition of "same establishment," strengthening non-retaliation protections, and enhancing penalties for employers who violate equal pay provisions. The Act also requires training programs, research, education, and outreach initiatives to eliminate pay disparities, and establishes a National Award for Pay Equity in the Workplace. Additionally, the Act directs the EEOC to collect compensation data, reinstates pay equity programs, prohibits the use of wage history in determining salary, and establishes a National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force to improve compliance and enforcement of equal pay laws.

The "Strengthening Job Corps Act of 2025" amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to improve the Job Corps program by updating eligibility, campus operations, and performance standards. It prioritizes safe learning environments, extends contract terms for campus operators, and allows graduates to stay on campus for a short transition period. The act also mandates behavioral management plans, agreements with local law enforcement, and fair compensation for instructional employees, as well as setting performance levels for each Job Corps campus and authorizing appropriations for the program through 2031.

The "No Harm Act" prohibits the use of federal funds for sex-trait altering treatments for minors, defines such treatments as female genital mutilation, and protects the right of parents to decline these treatments for their children. It also allows legal action against those who violate the act, protects healthcare providers who refuse to provide such treatments, and requires informed consent before any treatments are administered. The act defines key terms such as "sex-trait altering treatment," "sex," and "gender" to ensure clarity in its application.

The "EASE Act of 2025" mandates the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a "Specialty Health Care Services Access Model." This model will use digital tools and provider networks to deliver specialty care to Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries in rural and underserved areas, coordinating with their primary care providers. Participating provider networks must include a minimum of 50 Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural health clinics, critical access hospitals, or rural emergency hospitals, with at least half in rural areas, and meet other requirements. Funding for this initiative is subject to specific provisions in Public Law 117-328.