Legislation

This bill proposes the removal of Chief Judge James E. Boasberg from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging he failed to uphold the standard of good behavior required by the Constitution. The accusations include interfering with the President's foreign policy and enforcement of laws, particularly regarding the apprehension and removal of alleged foreign terrorists. It also alleges abuse of discretion on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and failure to disclose payments. The bill asserts that these actions constitute misbehavior, justifying his removal from office.

This bill seeks to block the proposed increase in a foreign military sale to Israel, detailed in Transmittal No. 250C. The sale includes a significant rise in the value of both Major Defense Equipment (MDE) and non-MDE, totaling nearly $900 million in increased costs.

This joint resolution seeks to block the export of over $1,000,000 worth of firearms and related components to Israel, specifically 20,000 Colt Carbine rifles intended for the Israel National Police. The resolution disapproves of the proposed export outlined in Transmittal No. DDTC 23077.

The "Innovative FEED Act of 2025" amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate zootechnical animal food substances—additives that affect digestion or gut health, but are not intended to treat animal diseases. It classifies these substances as food additives, requiring FDA approval based on safety and intended effect, with specific labeling requirements. The FDA retains authority over approval and can reject substances that do not achieve their intended effect. This act does not authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require the use of any zootechnical food substance or food additive.

The Saving DOE's Workforce Act prohibits the Department of Energy from conducting workforce reductions or involuntary employee separations until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted. This moratorium excludes actions due to misconduct, delinquency, or inefficiency and applies to employees in the competitive service, excepted service, and Senior Executive Service. The new law does not override any other authorities regarding adverse personnel actions.

The "Marianas Air Service Improvement Act" amends title 49 of the United States Code to ease air service eligibility requirements for the Northern Mariana Islands. This bill exempts the Northern Mariana Islands from certain air service requirements, similar to existing exemptions for Alaska and Hawaii, to improve air service to the region.

The Nuclear Ecosystem Drone Defense Act (NEDD Act) expands the Secretary of Energy's authority, allowing exemptions from prohibitions on procuring or operating unmanned aircraft systems from foreign entities, including the use of federal funds. It grants authority to determine classified tracking usage and accounting exceptions. This expansion aims to bolster the protection of nuclear facilities and assets from potential threats posed by unmanned aircraft.

The "Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act" introduces a tax credit for investments in existing hydroelectric dams. This credit covers 30% of costs associated with improvements to fish passage, water quality, sediment transport, dam safety, public access, and the removal of obsolete river obstructions. It also supports remote dams that exclusively serve off-grid communities, aiming to boost clean energy production, grid reliability, and river health. Taxpayers can elect to receive direct payments for the credit or transfer the credit to other entities.

The "Court Shopping Deterrence Act" amends Title 28 of the U.S. Code to allow direct appeals to the Supreme Court for any nationwide injunction issued by a U.S. District Court. A nationwide injunction is defined as a court order that restricts the enforcement of a Federal statute, regulation, or order against a non-party. This change aims to prevent plaintiffs from strategically filing lawsuits in specific districts to obtain nationwide injunctions.

The Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025 aims to improve wildfire response times by setting a standard of no more than 30 minutes for initial evaluation and 3 hours for resource deployment on federal lands. It requires the Secretaries of Agriculture, Interior, and FEMA Administrator to establish these standards and provide a comprehensive report to Congress. This report will include a unified budget request, performance indicators, an assessment of firefighting resources, and recommendations for improving the federal response system, contracting, and asset availability. The Act seeks to enhance coordination and efficiency in federal wildfire management.

The "No Penalties for Victims of Fraud Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to waive early withdrawal penalties from retirement accounts for individuals who have been victims of fraud. To qualify, individuals must provide documentation from law enforcement or a court confirming they were victims of a fraudulent act that led to the retirement plan distribution. The Secretary of the Treasury is required to issue guidance on claiming the waiver and conduct a public awareness campaign to inform people about the new protections. This amendment applies to distributions made after the enactment of this Act.

The RECLAIM Act amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to allow the government to recoup federal funds from recipients found in non-compliance with civil rights laws, applying violations to the entire program or activity. Federal agencies must halt financial assistance to recipients under court injunction for civil rights violations until compliance is confirmed or a year has passed. This repayment will be collected as a claim by the U.S. Government.

The "BITCOIN Act of 2025" directs the U.S. Treasury to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by purchasing 200,000 Bitcoins annually for five years, totaling 1,000,000 Bitcoins, to be held in secure, decentralized storage. It mandates a Proof of Reserve system for transparency, consolidates government Bitcoin holdings, and allows states to voluntarily store their Bitcoin in the Reserve. The Act offsets the costs by adjusting Federal Reserve surplus funds and utilizing a portion of their net earnings remittances, as well as requiring Federal Reserve banks to tender all gold certificates to the Secretary of the Treasury. Additionally, the bill protects private property rights related to Bitcoin and modifies the Exchange Stabilization Fund to include Bitcoin as an asset.

This bill extends combat zone tax benefits to members of the U.S. Armed Forces performing services in Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad. It ensures that these service members receive the same tax advantages as if they were serving directly in a designated combat zone. The benefits apply when the service members are eligible for special pay due to hazardous duty in these areas. This adjustment recognizes the risks and sacrifices of military personnel serving in these specific locations.

The "Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025" authorizes the transfer of approximately 58 acres of land from the Montgomery County Land Bank to the Department of Veterans Affairs at no cost. This land, located near Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio, will be used as a national cemetery. The Department of Veterans Affairs must begin the transfer process within 30 days of the offer and complete it within three years.

This bill aims to prioritize veterans and military families by amending titles 5 and 38 of the United States Code to provide protections for employees, benefits, and programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It focuses on safeguarding the rights and job security of VA employees and civil servants, ensuring transparency in VA operations, and restoring services and programs that may have been reduced or eliminated. The bill also seeks to enhance employment opportunities for veterans, military spouses, and caregivers, while improving the security and integrity of VA data and systems. Additionally, it addresses financial oversight of VA contracts and mandates increased reporting requirements to improve transparency and accountability.

The "Precious Metals Parity Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat income from precious metals as qualifying income for regulated investment companies (RICs). This change allows RICs to include precious metals in their portfolios while maintaining their special tax status. The amendment applies to taxable years beginning after the enactment of the Act.

This bill condemns the Trump administration for using the Signal messaging platform to discuss sensitive military operations, potentially endangering national security and violating federal law. It calls for a review of communication procedures, an investigation into potential violations, and accountability for those who mishandled classified information. The bill also demands that the administration restrict communication of sensitive information to secure facilities and enforce strict penalties for unauthorized disclosures.

The Major Richard Star Act allows veterans with combat-related disabilities to receive both veteran's disability compensation and military retired pay concurrently, without reduction. This act amends Title 10 of the United States Code to ensure that disability retirees with combat-related disabilities are not subject to reductions in retired pay due to receiving veteran's disability compensation. These changes will take effect the first day of the month following the enactment of the Act.

The "United States African Development Foundation Dissolution Act" abolishes the United States African Development Foundation and repeals the African Development Foundation Act. All functions, assets, and responsibilities of the Foundation will be transferred to the Secretary of State. Official references to the Foundation will now refer to the Secretary of State or the Department of State.