Legislative Activity

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that allowed California to set its own vehicle emissions standards under the Advanced Clean Cars II Waiver. By disapproving this rule, the bill prevents California from implementing stricter emission standards and effectively maintains federal control over vehicle emission standards.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that allows California to set its own pollution control standards for motor vehicles, engines, and nonroad engines. The bill prevents the implementation of the EPA's rule outlined in the Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 643).

This bill disapproves and nullifies an EPA rule that allows California to set its own stricter pollution control standards for heavy-duty vehicles and engines. The rule covers emission warranties, maintenance, advanced clean truck standards, zero-emission airport shuttles, and powertrain certification. By disapproving the rule, the bill aims to prevent California from implementing these specific environmental regulations.

The "Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025" amends Section 1915 of the Social Security Act to extend renewal periods for specific Medicaid home and community-based services waivers and state plan amendments. This change affects subsections (c)(3), (h)(2), and (i)(7)(C) of the Act.

The "Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025" aims to bolster the U.S. semiconductor supply chain by increasing foreign direct investment in domestic manufacturing. It directs SelectUSA to collaborate with state-level economic development organizations to identify opportunities and remove obstacles to investment. The Executive Director of SelectUSA must submit a report to Congress detailing strategies to enhance foreign direct investment in semiconductor manufacturing and production. No additional funds will be allocated to implement this act.

The "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the presentation of three Congressional Gold Medals to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. These medals will be given to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum for public display. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to fund the medal production.

This bill nullifies the Department of Energy's rule regarding energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. By disapproving the rule, the bill prevents the new energy conservation standards from taking effect.

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife, as previously established in the 2020 rule. This action must be completed within 60 days of the Act's enactment. The Act explicitly prohibits any judicial review of this reissuance.

The "Save Our Sequoias Act" aims to protect giant sequoia groves from wildfires, insects, and drought by streamlining environmental review processes for emergency response projects, establishing a collaborative coalition, and creating a reforestation strategy. This act directs the Secretary to create agreements, assessments, and strike teams to address threats to giant sequoias on both public and National Forest System lands. It also establishes grant programs and amends existing laws to support these efforts, including stewardship contracting and good neighbor agreements. Finally, the act authorizes appropriations for these protection and restoration activities.

The "Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act" amends the Antiquities Act to require congressional approval for national monument designations. Designations are temporary, lasting only six months or until the end of the current congressional session. Land included in designations that are not extended or are rejected cannot be included in new national monuments for 25 years.

The "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act" prohibits Federal Reserve Banks from offering financial products or services directly to individuals, maintaining accounts for individuals, or issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly. It also blocks the Federal Reserve from testing, creating, or implementing a CBDC, or using it to implement monetary policy, without explicit congressional authorization. The bill clarifies that these restrictions do not apply to digital versions of the dollar that are open, permissionless, and private, like physical currency.

This bill recognizes and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 2025. It acknowledges the Marine Corps' distinguished history, readiness, and role as a premier fighting force. The bill also encourages Americans to celebrate the anniversary through various activities and community engagement.

The "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" enables individuals with valid concealed carry permits or the legal right to carry concealed firearms in their home state to do so across state lines, provided they are not federally prohibited from possessing firearms and carry a valid photo ID. This law respects private and state/local government restrictions on firearms, protects individuals from unwarranted arrest, and allows legal action for violations of these rights. It also permits concealed carry in National Parks and other federal lands open to the public and clarifies that handguns include magazines and ammunition.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that modifies the classification of major pollution sources under the Clean Air Act. The rule allowed for certain major sources of air pollution to be reclassified as area sources, which have less stringent regulations. This bill effectively reverses that change, maintaining stricter oversight of major pollution sources.

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 "Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025" extends Medicare payment rules for ground ambulance services for three years, ensuring continued access to these vital services for Medicare beneficiaries through 2028.

The "Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025" seeks to ensure open competition and government neutrality in federal construction projects by preventing requirements for or bans against agreements with labor organizations. It prohibits discrimination based on labor affiliation, reduces construction costs, and expands job opportunities. The Act mandates revisions to regulations and allows exemptions only in special circumstances like public health or national security threats.

The "Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025" amends the Clean Air Act to ensure that regulations do not mandate specific technologies in vehicles or restrict the availability of new motor vehicles based on engine type. It requires the EPA to revise any conflicting regulations issued after January 1, 2021, within 24 months to comply with these changes.

The POWER Act prohibits the Secretary of the Army from breaching federally operated dams if it increases carbon emissions or negatively impacts commercial navigation and prohibits the Secretary from retiring an energy generation source if it increases electricity rates or decreases energy reliability in certain states. It requires consultation with other agencies and a study on land usage before breaching a dam. The Act also mandates replacement of any retired energy generation source's baseload within 30 days.

The "Defending our Dams Act" prohibits federal funds from being used to breach, alter, or study the breaching of the Lower Snake River dams. It also restricts the Army Corps of Engineers from carrying out spillage operations on these dams without approval from the Secretary and the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.