Legislation

The Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act raises the federal student loan limits for graduate and professional students. Effective July 1, 2026, the annual borrowing limit for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans will increase to \$50,000, and the aggregate limit will rise to \$200,000. This aims to provide greater financial support for advanced degree candidates.

The American Farmers First Act prohibits the use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund to provide any financial support to Argentina. Any existing contracts violating this new rule must be terminated quickly. Finally, the bill establishes a farmer economic relief program, funded by the proceeds from terminating those contracts, to provide one-time assistance to producers who lost export markets in the 2025 marketing year.

This resolution impeaches President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors, citing an abuse of power. The charges specifically allege that the President threatened members of Congress with execution and fostered a climate of violence against federal judges. These actions are deemed a reckless abuse of presidential power that undermines democracy and the rule of law. The resolution calls for the Senate to hold a trial for his removal from office.

The PAUSE Act of 2025 immediately halts the issuance of most new visas and immigration statuses until significant changes are made to U.S. immigration law. These required changes include restricting birthright citizenship, eliminating status adjustments for temporary visa holders, and imposing severe restrictions on who can immigrate. Furthermore, the bill imposes a massive new fee on certain H-1B petitions and terminates both the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program and the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.

This bill, the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025, amends existing law to strengthen the ability of victims and heirs to file claims for art looted by the Nazis. It explicitly blocks procedural defenses, such as statutes of limitations, to ensure these claims are decided on their actual merits. The legislation clarifies that it applies to all victims of Nazi persecution, regardless of nationality, and overrides certain judicial doctrines that have previously prevented recovery.

This bill, the Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act, amends the Internal Revenue Code to ensure that restitution and civil damages awarded to human trafficking survivors are excluded from their federal gross income. This provision aims to provide financial relief by preventing survivors from being taxed on the monetary compensation they receive for their recovery.

The Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act establishes a grant program managed by the USDA to fund climate mitigation and adaptation activities on agricultural lands. This program provides financial assistance to eligible entities, such as state departments, cooperatives, and Tribal Governments, to implement strategies that increase carbon sequestration or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Priority is given to proposals that support historically underserved producers and incorporate traditional ecological knowledge. The Act authorizes $150 million annually from 2026 through 2034 to support these efforts.

The Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025 mandates the ATF's National Tracing Center to create and maintain electronic, searchable databases of all firearm transaction records. These databases will be searchable by transaction details and firearm characteristics, but explicitly prohibit searching by personally identifiable information. The system is designed to support bona fide law enforcement investigations and intelligence gathering.

The MIRACLE Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive study and report by the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the prevalence and outcomes associated with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). This study will specifically examine data among Medicaid beneficiaries and the availability of services in pediatric transitional care facilities. The findings and recommendations must be reported to Congress and made publicly available within three years of enactment.

The Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act introduces a mandatory **\$5,000 special assessment** for non-indigent individuals or entities convicted of specific federal offenses related to trafficking. This additional fee is intended to provide further resources or support for victims.

The Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act of 2025 extends existing protections by imposing a 6% interest rate cap on new loans servicemembers take out to consolidate or refinance pre-existing student debt during their military service. This amendment specifically targets the refinancing of prior student loans, ensuring servicemembers do not face excessive interest rates on this debt while serving. The bill clarifies that this cap only applies when the refinancing exclusively covers eligible student loans.

The Clean Up DEBRIS Act amends disaster relief law to clarify debris removal procedures following a major disaster. It specifically defines various types of multi-unit residential properties, such as condominiums and housing cooperatives. The bill mandates that debris removal from these communities is considered in the public interest if local authorities determine the debris poses a threat to safety or economic recovery. These changes apply to all future major disasters declared after the Act's enactment.

The Point-Access Housing Guidelines Act of 2025 directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish federal guidelines for the construction of point-access block residential buildings, which are typically five-story buildings served by a single internal stairway. These guidelines will focus on fire safety, construction costs, and housing affordability, while also authorizing pilot project grants to test the feasibility of these structures. The Act aims to provide model language to help local governments permit these buildings to potentially increase housing supply without preempting existing state or local building codes.

This bill, the Parity for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students in Agriculture Act, updates and increases the authorized funding for education grants to Alaska Native-serving and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions. It specifically sets a maximum grant period of three years for these educational awards. The legislation authorizes $10 million for FY 2026, increasing to $15 million annually from FY 2027 through 2031.

The Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act aims to address the significant mental health challenges faced by Hispanic and Latino youth. It establishes a national, culturally competent awareness and outreach campaign to reduce stigma and increase access to care. Furthermore, the bill mandates comprehensive studies to better understand the scope of the youth mental health crisis and the shortage of Latino mental health professionals.

The Unlocking Affordable Housing Act modifies federal transportation loan programs, specifically TIFIA and RRIF, to create flexible creditworthiness standards for projects that incorporate residential or mixed-use development. This change aims to encourage the inclusion of housing in transportation infrastructure projects by aligning credit review with standards used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Secretary of Transportation is required to establish these new, tailored credit rules within 180 days of enactment.

This bill mandates that the Commandant of the Coast Guard maintain a policy prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags that is **no less restrictive** than the existing November 20, 2025 memorandum. It effectively codifies the current standard to prevent the relaxation of restrictions on such symbols within the Coast Guard.

The Save the Green to Gold Program Act amends how service time is calculated for certain ROTC officers to include prior enlisted service. This change allows officers to count qualifying service in the Selected Reserve dating back to August 1, 1979, and all subsequent enlisted service across any military component toward their total years of service for pay and retirement.

The Migrant Due Process Protection Act grants non-citizens in removal proceedings the right to request that their hearings be conducted virtually via video or telephone conference. Immigration judges are required to grant these requests, provided the virtual format does not prejudice the non-citizen's case. This legislation amends existing immigration law to expand access to remote hearings.

The Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2025 establishes a process to identify and sanction foreign entities responsible for significant state-sponsored cyberattacks against the United States. It mandates the creation of a National Attribution Framework to standardize how such activities are identified and attributed. Sanctions imposed on designated "critical cyber threat actors" include economic restrictions and travel bans. The legislation also allows for sanctions against countries that aid these malicious cyber actors.