Legislative Activity

This resolution honors the life and distinguished career of former Wyoming Senator Alan K. Simpson, recognizing his public service, military service, and contributions to Wyoming and the nation. It celebrates his work on border security, veterans affairs, entitlement reform, and fiscal responsibility, as well as his dedication to various Wyoming institutions. The resolution expresses sorrow at his passing, directs communication to the House of Representatives and his family, and adjourns the Senate in his memory.

The "Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act" mandates federal agencies to submit annual reports to Congress and publish them online, detailing the costs, purposes, and extent of taxpayer-funded union activities, including official time for union representatives, collective bargaining negotiations, and dispute resolution. These reports must include comprehensive financial data related to union activities, such as employee compensation, travel expenses, arbitration fees, and the use of agency property by labor organizations. The Comptroller General is tasked with auditing these agency reports to ensure compliance with accounting standards.

The "Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025" amends the Fair Labor Standards Act, allowing private-sector employees to choose compensatory time off instead of overtime pay, under certain conditions like a pre-work agreement and a cap of 160 hours accrued. The Act requires employers to compensate employees for unused time and prohibits coercion regarding the choice of compensatory time. The Secretary of Labor must update employee notices, and the Comptroller General will report to Congress on the use and impact of compensatory time. This act will automatically terminate 5 years after it becomes law.

The "Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act of 2025" establishes criminal penalties for Supreme Court employees or officers who leak confidential information, including internal notes, draft opinions, and justices' personal information. Unauthorized disclosure can result in up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine. The bill aims to protect the integrity of the Supreme Court's deliberative process by preventing leaks.

The "No Dollars for Dictators Act of 2025" prevents the U.S. from supporting the allocation of funds from the International Monetary Fund to countries found to have committed genocide or repeatedly supported international terrorism. This prohibition stands unless Congress specifically authorizes such allocation.

The "SHARE Act of 2025" allows the FBI to share criminal history data with state licensing authorities through agreements with state law enforcement for background checks required by interstate compacts. It defines key terms related to licensing and criminal history information and prohibits state licensing authorities from sharing criminal history data with the compact's Commission, other state entities, or the public. The bill permits a state licensing authority to inform a compact Commission whether an applicant's criminal history background check was satisfactory.

The Cultural Trade Promotion Act aims to boost exports from microenterprises and creative industries by including them in export promotion efforts, improving access to international shipping, and focusing the Trade and Development Agency's work on creative sectors. It also ensures representation for creative industries on the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. This act amends the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 and Section 661(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include and support microenterprises and creative industries. The bill also directs collaboration to improve international shipping services and includes Native Hawaiian arts, crafts, and businesses in export promotion programs.

The Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Streamline the Code of Federal Regulations Act of 2025 mandates an annual review of federal regulations using AI to identify and eliminate outdated or redundant rules. This review is overseen by the Office of Management and Budget, utilizing AI systems that meet specific standards for accuracy and security. Agencies are required to act on the AI's findings by rescinding or updating regulations, with all determinations published for transparency. This act also amends existing law to expedite the removal or modification of these identified regulations.

The "World War II Women's Memorial Location Act" allows the World War II Home Front Women's Commemorative Work to be located in Area I of Washington D.C. or in the Reserve area. This memorial, previously authorized, will honor the over 18 million women who supported the World War II effort. Placing the memorial on the National Mall area will appropriately honor their legacy.

The "Safeguarding Medicaid Act" mandates asset verification for all Medicaid applicants and recipients nationwide, requiring states to implement electronic asset verification programs and report data to the federal government. It requires states to apply a resources eligibility test to determine if an individual qualifies for Medicaid based on their assets, ensuring that those with excessive resources are not eligible, with the state determining the maximum resource amount allowed. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must establish a federal tracking system to monitor savings resulting from asset verification, and states must report detailed eligibility and renewal data. Non-compliant states may be required to implement corrective action plans.

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 "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 "Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act" amends title 49 of the United States Code to broaden criminal penalties for damaging or destroying pipeline facilities. It expands the scope of prohibited actions to include vandalizing, tampering, disrupting the operation or construction of, or preventing the operation or construction of pipelines.

The Security and Oversight for International Landholdings Act of 2025 aims to increase oversight of foreign investments in U.S. agricultural land and real estate near military installations. It expands the types of transactions subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), prohibits federal assistance to certain foreign-owned agricultural land, and broadens disclosure requirements for foreign agricultural land holdings. The Act also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to publish an annual report on foreign holdings of agricultural land in the U.S., with detailed analysis by country, state, county, and industry.

The "Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act" directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set mandatory safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in light electric vehicles and e-bikes, referencing existing industry benchmarks. Revisions to these standards will be automatically recognized unless the Commission objects. The Commission is required to report to Congress on safety incidents involving these batteries in micromobility products.

The CAMPUS Act aims to counter adversarial partnerships with China in U.S. educational institutions by identifying and restricting funding to entities involved in military-civil fusion. It prohibits the use of Department of Defense and Education funds for institutions and schools with ties to entities supporting China's military or defense industry, and limits visas for individuals involved in these activities. The Act also encourages partnerships with Taiwan to promote Mandarin language and Chinese cultural programs, lowers the threshold for disclosing foreign gifts to colleges and universities, and restricts federal grants to entities contracting with companies on the Entity List.

The "Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act" aims to bolster the U.S. semiconductor supply chain by directing the Executive Director of SelectUSA to gather feedback from state-level economic development organizations on how to increase foreign direct investment in domestic semiconductor manufacturing. It requires a report to Congress on strategies to further increase this investment and strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain, emphasizing collaboration with federal agencies and state organizations. The Act stipulates that its implementation will be carried out using existing funds, without authorizing additional appropriations.

The "End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025" prohibits the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures and health benefits coverage that includes such procedures, while allowing individuals and entities to purchase separate coverage with non-federal funds. It clarifies that premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act cannot be used for health plans covering gender transition procedures. The bill defines key terms like "gender transition procedure" and provides specific exclusions, such as treatments for verifiable disorders of sex development or procedures necessary to prevent imminent death. This act aims to ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are not used to fund gender transition interventions, while not restricting access to these procedures when paid for with non-federal funds.

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.

The "Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025" establishes a Space National Guard in select states as the reserve component of the Space Force, utilizing existing National Guard space operation units and personnel. It mandates the use of existing facilities and infrastructure, and requires regular briefings to Congress on the Space National Guard's implementation and operations. The bill also amends Title 10 and Title 32 of the U.S. Code to incorporate the Space National Guard into existing National Guard definitions and provisions.