Legislation

The American CANS Act requires that the country of origin for imported canned agricultural products be clearly displayed on either the front label or the top of the can. This legislation aims to increase consumer transparency by ensuring origin information is easily accessible. The new labeling requirements will apply to products imported 18 months after the bill is enacted.

The "Defund the CFPB Act" seeks to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s primary source of mandatory funding by capping its annual transfer from the Federal Reserve at zero dollars. This legislation effectively removes the Bureau's independent funding mechanism, requiring a fundamental change to its financial structure.

The Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 extends the Department of Defense’s authority to sell excess aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression through 2035. This legislation expands the permitted use of these aircraft to include water dropping and mandates their exclusive use for firefighting operations.

The Achieving Choice in Education (ACE) Act expands the flexibility and tax benefits of 529 education savings accounts by allowing funds to cover a wider range of K-12 and homeschool expenses while doubling the annual withdrawal limit. Additionally, the bill incentivizes the adoption of state-level school choice programs by conditioning the federal tax-exempt status of state and local bonds on the implementation of such policies.

The SAFE Act creates a new safe harbor provision that eliminates failure-to-pay penalties for individuals who pay at least 125% of their prior year’s tax liability by the current year's payment deadline. This legislation aims to simplify the filing process by providing taxpayers with a clear path to avoid penalties, provided they meet specific filing and payment requirements.

The "No Contracts with Foreign Adversaries Act" prohibits colleges and universities that receive federal student aid from entering into contracts with designated foreign countries or entities of concern. While the bill establishes a rigorous, multi-agency waiver process for specific exceptions, it mandates strict compliance and imposes significant financial penalties for institutions that fail to adhere to these national security requirements.

The Rural Hospital Support Act strengthens the financial stability of rural healthcare providers by permanently extending key Medicare payment programs, including the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) and low-volume hospital programs. The bill also updates payment calculation formulas for sole community and Medicare-dependent hospitals to reflect more recent cost data, ensuring these facilities receive fair and sustainable reimbursement.

The Time of Service Act removes the expiration date for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits for all veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001. By eliminating these time limitations, the bill ensures that all qualifying service members have lifelong access to their earned educational assistance.

This bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for permanent display within the United States Capitol. The statue is required to be acquired by the end of 2025 and installed in a publicly accessible location by December 31, 2026.

The Student Empowerment Act expands the permitted uses of 529 education savings accounts to cover a broader range of K-12 expenses. This legislation allows families to use these funds for homeschooling costs, private school tuition, tutoring, educational therapies, and various instructional materials. By broadening these tax-advantaged savings, the bill aims to provide greater financial flexibility for families to customize their children's educational experiences.

This resolution designates March 3, 2025, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day" to raise awareness about this aggressive form of the disease. It highlights the disproportionate impact of triple-negative breast cancer on specific communities and calls for urgent action to eradicate it.

This bill mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs provide timely equitable relief to veterans within 120 days of identifying an administrative error. It shifts the VA’s responsibility from discretionary to mandatory, ensuring veterans receive necessary corrections or compensation. Additionally, the legislation requires the immediate cancellation of any debt collection efforts resulting from VA administrative mistakes.

The Train More Primary Care Doctors Act of 2025 increases federal funding for primary care training and enhancement programs. This legislation authorizes $49.9 million annually from 2025 through 2030 to help expand and improve the training of primary care physicians across the country.

The **No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act** amends the Internal Revenue Code to discourage corporations from shifting profits and operations overseas. The bill replaces the current global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) regime with a "net CFC tested income" system, implements country-by-country tax reporting, and limits interest deductions for large international groups. Additionally, it strengthens rules to prevent corporate inversions and treats foreign corporations managed within the United States as domestic entities for tax purposes.

The Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act amends existing federal grant programs to provide greater flexibility in how funds are managed and allocated. Most importantly, the bill increases the minimum requirement for direct victim services from 75% to 95%, ensuring that the vast majority of resources go directly toward supporting survivors.

The Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025 establishes a federal right to transport knives across state lines, ensuring travelers are protected from conflicting state and local laws. Provided the knives are stored in accordance with specific safety requirements, individuals may transport them during interstate journeys without fear of arrest or detention. This legislation also allows individuals to assert these protections in court and provides legal recourse against authorities who violate these rights.

This bill requires the President to conduct and submit a formal review to Congress determining whether specific Hong Kong government officials and judicial figures meet the criteria for U.S. sanctions. The mandate ensures an updated assessment of these individuals under existing human rights and autonomy-related accountability acts.

This resolution seeks to exercise congressional disapproval of the EPA’s "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems" rule. If passed, the measure would nullify the rule, ensuring it has no legal force or effect.

The Parity Enforcement Act of 2025 strengthens mental health and substance use disorder coverage by authorizing the Department of Labor to impose civil monetary penalties on plan sponsors, administrators, and insurers that fail to meet federal parity requirements. By expanding enforcement authority under ERISA, this legislation ensures greater accountability for health plans that do not provide equitable coverage. These provisions are set to take effect for plan years beginning more than one year after the bill’s enactment.

The COOL Online Act requires online retailers to clearly disclose the country of origin and the seller’s principal place of business for foreign-made products. This legislation aims to increase transparency for consumers by ensuring they have accurate information before making a purchase. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these requirements, with specific provisions to protect retailers who act in good faith based on information provided by suppliers.