Legislation

The "Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act" establishes a commission to study and recommend the relocation of certain federal agencies out of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The commission will evaluate potential new locations based on financial efficiency, infrastructure, partnership opportunities, and telework capabilities. A report with recommendations must be submitted to Congress within one year.

This bill directs the House of Representatives to form a committee that will work with a Senate committee to notify the President that Congress is assembled and ready to receive communication. The committee will be composed of two members appointed by the Speaker of the House. The purpose of the committee is to formally inform the President that Congress is prepared to conduct business.

This resolution emphasizes the importance of the Department of Health and Human Services' role in providing timely and accurate health information to the public. It recognizes the value of resources like the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and the Health Alert Network in protecting public health. The resolution expresses the Senate's belief that Americans should have continuous access to this vital information.

The "Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that expenses paid for an abortion cannot be claimed as a medical expense deduction. This change applies to taxable years starting after the enactment of this Act.

The "Fix Our Forests Act" aims to improve forest management and wildfire resilience through landscape-scale restoration, community protection in wildland-urban interfaces, and enhanced transparency and technology. It establishes programs for wildfire risk reduction, reforestation, and biochar development, while also focusing on restoring white oak populations and supporting the families of firefighters. The act streamlines project approvals, encourages collaboration, and implements litigation reforms to expedite forest management activities. Additionally, it creates a casualty assistance program for firefighters and support personnel who are seriously injured, become ill, or die while on duty.

This bill recognizes Russia's actions in Ukraine as genocide, citing atrocities and evidence of intent to destroy the Ukrainian people. It condemns Russia, urges U.S. support for Ukraine to prevent further genocide, and backs international efforts to hold Russian leaders accountable for war crimes.

This resolution authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to organize quarterly blood donation drives during the 119th Congress. The Sergeant at Arms will determine the dates, locations, and partnering organizations for these drives, in consultation with the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. This aims to facilitate regular opportunities for blood donations within the Senate community.

The Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act aims to streamline federal disaster assistance by reducing the burden of information collection on applicants and improving the efficiency of preliminary damage assessments. It directs FEMA to conduct a study and create a plan to consolidate information collection, develop a public website for disaster assistance information, and explore the use of new technologies to speed up damage assessments. The Act also mandates the creation of a working group to identify overlaps or gaps in damage assessments and requires a comprehensive report to Congress with findings and recommendations, to be made publicly available on FEMA's website.

This bill ranks Representative Celeste Maloy on the House Committee on Appropriations. The Committee on Appropriations is responsible for setting the specific expenditures of the United States government. This assignment gives Representative Maloy influence over how federal funds are allocated.

This resolution expresses disapproval of any pardons granted to individuals convicted of assaulting Capitol Police officers. It serves as a formal condemnation of such pardons.

The "Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2025" (LIST Act) amends the Endangered Species Act, requiring the Secretary of the Interior to initiate delisting processes for species meeting recovery goals or wrongly included on the endangered list due to inaccurate information. It mandates a 90-day review of species listings challenged by substantial evidence and expands considerations during the required 5-year review of species classifications. The bill also penalizes individuals who knowingly submit false information that leads to a species being wrongly listed.

The "End Endless Criminal Statutes Act" repeals several outdated and unnecessary federal laws that carry criminal penalties for minor offenses. It removes penalties for actions such as discarding produce without cause, removing stamps from mail, and creating original design metal coins. The act also amends a section related to letter carrier uniforms, requiring intent to commit a crime for it to be an offense. This bill aims to modernize federal statutes by eliminating irrelevant criminal penalties.

This bill formally elects specific individuals to serve on the House of Representatives' standing committees for Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, detailing the representatives chosen for each committee.

This bill designates January as "Tamil Language and Heritage Month" to celebrate the history, language, and culture of Tamil people in the United States. It recognizes the contributions of Tamil Americans to the country's diversity and acknowledges the significance of Pongal, the Tamil harvest festival. The bill encourages all Americans to learn more about Tamil American heritage.

This resolution formally appoints the Republican party members to serve on key Senate committees for the 119th Congress, including committees on Environment and Public Works, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Judiciary, and others. It designates the chairs and members, ensuring these committees can begin their work. These appointments will stand until successors are chosen.

The Capitol Remembrance Act mandates the creation of a permanent exhibit within the Capitol Building to memorialize the January 6, 2021, attack. This exhibit will feature damaged property, photographs, and a plaque honoring law enforcement, fallen heroes, injured officers, and Capitol staff. The goal is to ensure future generations understand the events of that day and the sacrifices made to protect the Capitol. Appropriations are authorized to complete the exhibit within two years.

The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act aims to reduce double taxation and encourage economic activity between the U.S. and Taiwan by lowering tax rates on certain income for Taiwanese residents and businesses in the U.S., contingent upon Taiwan offering reciprocal benefits to U.S. individuals and companies. Additionally, the United States-Taiwan Tax Agreement Authorization Act outlines the process for establishing a tax agreement with Taiwan, ensuring congressional oversight and adherence to existing U.S. tax laws, to further reduce double taxation.

The Native American Education Opportunity Act establishes a program allowing Tribes to create education savings accounts (ESAs) for Native American students, funded with $8,000 annually for each participating student to be used for various educational expenses, including private schooling, tutoring, and college costs. It also authorizes the Bureau of Indian Education to approve and fund charter schools, and allocates additional funds to Tribes that manage education savings account programs. Finally, the bill requires a review of the program's implementation within three years.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that revises national drinking water regulations for lead and copper. By disapproving the rule, the changes to lead and copper regulations will not be implemented.

The "FUEL Reform Act" repeals Title IX of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, thereby eliminating Department of Agriculture bioenergy subsidy programs and other related subsidy programs.