Legislation

The Epinephrine’s Pharma Inflated Price Ends Now Act (EPIPEN Act) caps consumer out-of-pocket costs for life-saving epinephrine delivery systems, such as EpiPens, at no more than \$60 per package of two. This requirement applies to most group and individual health insurance plans, with payments counting toward annual deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. These new cost-sharing limits will take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

The Go Pack Go Act of 2025 grants subscribers in designated "covered counties" the choice to receive either their standard local network station signal or an alternative in-state, adjacent-market network station signal from their cable or satellite provider. This legislation modifies existing carriage rules, offering flexibility in signal reception for these specific geographic areas. Furthermore, it creates new exceptions for satellite carriers regarding the retransmission of certain in-state, adjacent-market signals under copyright law.

The Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act extends the enhanced financial assistance available for purchasing health insurance through the Marketplace. This legislation pushes the expiration date for these boosted premium tax credits, including those for higher earners, from the end of 2025 through the end of 2026. Essentially, it ensures continued, robust subsidies for Marketplace health coverage.

The REACT Act establishes a new FEMA program to provide technical assistance and funding to local, state, and Tribal governments to strengthen their emergency alert systems. This support focuses on improving community-level drills, clarifying operating procedures, and enhancing the quality and effectiveness of public warning messages. The program aims to ensure robust, measurable, and well-understood alert capabilities across all levels of government over a ten-year period.

The Ending Cashless Bail in Our Nation’s Capital Act prohibits the District of Columbia from banning cash bail. This legislation mandates that D.C. must allow cash bail when necessary to ensure public safety, particularly for defendants charged with specific offenses or repeat offenders. Additionally, it requires D.C. to presume that individuals charged with violent crimes should be detained before trial.

The CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025 updates the Conservation Reserve Program to enhance land management flexibility for farmers. Key changes include allowing continuous enrollment for certain state wildlife practices and providing cost-sharing for new grazing infrastructure like fencing. The bill also tightens restrictions on emergency haying while significantly raising the annual CRP rental payment cap to $\$125,000$.

The Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act establishes a new Office of Biotechnology Policy within the Department of Agriculture. This office will be responsible for coordinating all USDA policies, research, and activities related to biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and synthetic biology. The Director will report directly to the Secretary of Agriculture and must coordinate efforts with other federal agencies like the EPA and FDA. The Act also mandates engagement with relevant stakeholders, including researchers and farmers.

The NASA Talent Exchange Program Act establishes a formal program allowing temporary talent swaps between NASA employees and private sector personnel. This allows NASA to gain private sector expertise while sending its employees out for temporary assignments. The bill sets strict rules regarding assignment duration, employee commitments upon return, and prohibits access to sensitive information for both parties.

The Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025 establishes the National Synthetic Biology Center within the Department of Agriculture. This Center will award competitive grants to eligible research institutions to accelerate the development and deployment of synthetic biology solutions in agriculture. The goal is to enhance food security, national resilience, and sustainability through advanced biological engineering and innovation. The Act authorizes funding for both the Center's operations and the research grants through Fiscal Year 2030.

The Agriculture and National Security Act establishes a new Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for National Security to centralize security coordination within the department. This role will advise the Secretary and liaise with national security agencies regarding vulnerabilities in the food and agriculture sector, especially concerning emerging technologies. Furthermore, the Act mandates regular, detailed reports to Congress assessing security gaps and outlining corrective actions.

The PRICE Act, or Protect and Respect ICE Act, aims to increase penalties for individuals who assault, resist, or impede officers or employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This legislation specifically doubles the maximum jail time and corresponding fines for committing such offenses against ICE staff.

The Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act establishes two main initiatives to improve the District: a temporary federal-local program to clean up public spaces, remove graffiti, and restore monuments, and a new federal commission focused on enhancing public safety. This commission will coordinate federal efforts regarding immigration enforcement, support local police recruitment and crime reduction, streamline gun permit processing, and increase federal law enforcement presence. Both the beautification program and the commission are scheduled to automatically terminate on January 2, 2029.

The Federal Disaster Housing Stability Act of 2025 establishes temporary eviction and foreclosure moratoriums following a federally declared disaster. This act prevents landlords from initiating evictions or increasing rent for 120 days, and halts mortgage foreclosure proceedings for six months in affected areas. These protections apply to covered dwellings and mortgages from the date of the disaster declaration.

The Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act revises federal recognition standards for accrediting agencies, prohibiting them from basing decisions on the race, color, sex, or national origin of a school's constituents. The bill also establishes new "free inquiry" standards based on First Amendment principles for public institutions, while providing broad religious exemptions. Finally, it grants affected institutions a specific right to sue if their accreditation is threatened due to an agency violating these new prohibitions.

The Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act reauthorizes and increases dedicated federal funding for training health professionals in geriatrics. Specifically, it appropriates \$48,245,000 annually from fiscal year 2026 through 2030. This funding supports programs designed to improve the quality of healthcare provided to older adults.

The Stopping Propaganda Indoctrination Nationally (SPIN) Act restricts the active domestic distribution of information released overseas under the U.S. Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948. This bill ensures that while the government cannot widely disseminate this material within the U.S., it must be made available for examination upon request. Access is limited to specific groups, including press representatives, researchers, and members of Congress, only after the information has been released internationally.

This bill, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026, sets the funding levels and operational restrictions for the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and numerous independent agencies for Fiscal Year 2026. It allocates significant resources for financial security, judicial operations, and D.C. services while imposing strict limitations on agency spending, regulatory actions, and specific policy implementations across the board. Key provisions include restrictions on IRS technology spending, prohibitions on developing a Central Bank Digital Currency, and controls over D.C.'s local spending authority.

The Strengthening Our Workforce Act of 2025 establishes a pathway to conditional lawful permanent residency for certain undocumented immigrants present in the U.S. as of January 1, 2024, who have worked in designated "covered professions." Eligible individuals receive immediate work authorization and must maintain continuous employment in these essential fields for two years to automatically transition to full permanent resident status. The bill outlines specific eligibility criteria, including continuous presence and work history, while imposing restrictions based on criminal history.

This Senate resolution expresses a profound lack of confidence in Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing numerous actions that allegedly undermine public health, scientific integrity, and the legal duties of his office. The resolution details accusations of illegal funding cuts, mass firings of career staff, and the dismantling of key advisory committees. Therefore, the Senate declares that the Secretary should be removed from his position.

The Safeguarding Department of Veterans Affairs Dependent Education Benefits Act of 2025 aims to protect education benefits for victims of abuse. This bill allows spouses or children to petition for the reinstatement of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance benefits that were previously transferred but terminated due to the service member's conviction or administrative separation for dependent abuse. The process requires victims to apply with evidence, and denials can be appealed to the Secretary of Defense or Homeland Security.