Legislation

The "Building Youth Workforce Skills Act" amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to allow local workforce areas to use allocated funds to pay for training services for in-school and out-of-school youth (ages 16-21) through individual training accounts. These accounts can be used to pay eligible training providers for services.

The "Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025" aims to improve the process of establishing national dietary guidelines by ensuring they are based on strong scientific evidence, updated regularly, and free from irrelevant considerations. It establishes an Independent Advisory Board to guide the scientific review process, mandates transparency regarding conflicts of interest, and requires the use of standardized review methods and evidence rating for each guideline. The act also prioritizes addressing high-priority health concerns and providing affordable, accessible, and nutritionally adequate recommendations, including guidance for individuals with common nutrition-related chronic diseases.

The Virginia Beach Heroes Act ensures that donations made to support the families of law enforcement officers killed in Virginia Beach on February 22, 2025, qualify as charitable contributions, even if they are specifically for those families. It also clarifies that payments made by charitable organizations to the families of these officers will be considered as fulfilling the organization's exempt purpose, as long as the payments are made in good faith using a reasonable and consistent formula.

The Air National Guard Squadron Preservation Act of 2025 aims to modernize the Air National Guard fighter fleet by integrating fifth-generation fighter aircraft and advanced capability fighter aircraft. It requires the Secretary of the Air Force to maintain production of these aircraft until all legacy fighters in the Air National Guard are replaced and orders a study on the necessity of advanced fighter aircraft in both active and reserve Air Force components. Additionally, the Comptroller General must review fighter aircraft procurement and offer solutions to challenges. The Act mandates regular reports to Congress on the progress of these modernization efforts.

The "Electronic Permitting Modernization Act" directs the Department of the Interior to modernize its permitting processes by creating user-friendly electronic systems for all regulated activities. This includes accepting and processing permit applications electronically and establishing a centralized online repository with links to all Department electronic permitting systems. The Act ensures alignment with the National Environmental Policy Act and requires consultation with stakeholders during system development, while also protecting sensitive information and preventing system duplication.

The "Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act" clarifies and preserves the definitions of "companionship services" and "live-in domestic services" under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This ensures that individuals providing non-medical care and household support to seniors and people with disabilities can continue to be exempt from certain wage and hour regulations. These exemptions apply when the services do not require trained medical personnel and when related household work is limited. This clarification aims to maintain access to affordable and quality home care services.

The "Reduce Bureaucracy to Uplift Families Act" reduces the amount of funds states can use for administrative expenses related to family assistance programs, from 15% to 10%, allowing the additional funds to be used for case management. States that do not comply with these limitations will face penalties, including a reduction in grant funding. These changes will take effect on October 1, 2026.

The Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act mandates that candidates for federal office must disclose in their statement of candidacy if they hold citizenship in any country besides the United States, specifying the country. This disclosure requirement will be enforced by the Federal Election Commission immediately upon the enactment of the law.

The "Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act" renames the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. It also directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to assess the potential inclusion of additional sites in Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity such as the Salem Armory Visitor Center and Salem Armory Park, into the National Park System as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. The study will evaluate sites related to maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history. A report on the study's findings and recommendations must be submitted to Congress within three years.

The SCHOOL Act of 2025 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to allow federal education funds to follow eligible students to the public, private, or home school of their parents' choice through education savings accounts. These funds can be used for a variety of educational expenses, including tuition, tutoring, curriculum, and therapies. The Act requires states to establish a notification process for parents to declare their child's school choice annually, ensuring funds are allocated accordingly, while also prohibiting federal or state control over non-public education providers.

The "Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025" aims to improve coordination among government agencies regarding patent-related issues.

The "Stop CARB Act of 2025" repeals the Clean Air Act's waivers that allow California to set its own emission standards for nonroad engines, vehicles, and locomotives. This bill stops other states from adopting California's emission standards for new motor vehicles, ensuring a national standard. It voids existing waivers and denies pending applications related to these standards.

The "Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act" aims to reduce fraud within Medicaid by requiring states to cross-reference the Death Master File when enrolling and regularly screening Medicaid providers and suppliers to ensure they are not deceased, starting January 1, 2027.

The "No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act of 2025" amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, requiring colleges to disclose their responses to campus civil disturbances, including coordination with law enforcement. It mandates that accrediting agencies monitor institutions for compliance with disclosing campus security policies and crime statistics related to these disturbances. This act aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding campus safety and security measures.

The NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 authorizes \$25.5 billion in appropriations for NASA, allocating funds across exploration, space operations, technology, science, and STEM engagement. It directs NASA to maintain a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit, supports commercial space development, and establishes standards for lunar activities. The act also focuses on advancing aeronautics research and development, enhancing STEM education, and refining NASA's policies and collaborations. Finally, the bill restricts collaboration with China and promotes public-private talent exchange to protect U.S. interests and foster innovation.

The Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 ensures the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can continue essential programs and projects using existing funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund during delays in budget approvals. It allows the FAA to maintain operations, facilities, research, and airport grants at the previous year's funding levels until a new budget is enacted, preventing disruptions due to funding lapses. This act ensures continuous funding for the FAA even when regular appropriations are delayed.

The "Tech to Save Moms Act" aims to improve maternal health outcomes through increased access to telehealth and digital tools, particularly for underserved populations. It establishes grant programs to expand technology-enabled learning for maternal healthcare providers and to promote equity in maternal health through digital tools. The Act also mandates a study on the use of technology and patient monitoring devices in maternity care, with a focus on identifying and preventing racial or ethnic biases. Finally, the bill authorizes appropriations of \$6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out the grant programs.

The "Fair and Open Competition Act" seeks to ensure open competition on federal and federally funded construction projects by preventing requirements or prohibitions related to agreements with labor organizations. It promotes federal government neutrality in labor relations, aims to reduce construction costs, and expands job opportunities, especially for small and disadvantaged businesses. The Act allows exemptions only in special circumstances, such as threats to public health or national security, but not based on labor disputes.

The "Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025" redirects unobligated and future funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and charging and fueling infrastructure grant programs to states. States can use these funds for highway construction, bridge repair, wildlife collision reduction, commercial vehicle parking, and related engineering services. The distribution of funds to each state will be proportional to the amount apportioned to the State under existing federal highway funding formulas. These funds are not subject to certain obligation limitations and will be administered under existing federal highway regulations.

The LAND Act aims to protect American agricultural land by imposing reciprocal restrictions on foreign buyers, mirroring the regulations faced by U.S. citizens in the buyer's home country, and mandates reporting of sales to the Secretary of Agriculture, relevant members of Congress, and a newly established task force. This task force will monitor foreign land purchases and report findings to Congress every six months. The Act defines "home country" based on citizenship and corporate structure, prioritizing the country with the strictest agricultural land purchasing laws.