Legislative Activity

The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025 aims to significantly boost employee ownership in S corporations through Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). This bill extends crucial tax deferral benefits for stock sales to ESOPs and establishes new offices within the Treasury and Labor Departments to provide technical assistance and advocacy. Furthermore, it amends the Small Business Act to ensure ESOP-owned businesses do not automatically lose small business status when they transition to majority employee ownership.

The 287(g) Program Protection Act mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must approve nearly all requests from state and local law enforcement agencies seeking agreements to assist with federal immigration enforcement. This legislation significantly restricts DHS's ability to deny or terminate these agreements, requiring extensive justification and advance notice for any denial or cancellation. Furthermore, the bill transfers authority over the Breached Bond Detention Fund to DHS and requires annual reporting on program performance and recruitment efforts.

The Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025 updates federal law by removing the requirement that manufactured homes must sit on a permanent chassis to qualify under federal safety standards. This Act mandates that all states must certify to HUD within one year that they treat these homes equally across financing, taxation, and sales regulations. States failing to certify risk having the sale of non-chassis manufactured homes prohibited within their borders. The law also requires annual compliance updates and federal coordination to ensure consistent treatment of these housing types.

The CLEAR Waters Act narrows the definition of "navigable waters" under federal law. This legislation explicitly excludes features like wastewater treatment systems, ephemeral streams, and groundwater from federal water protection regulations. The goal is to clarify which bodies of water fall under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

This resolution officially designates July 26, 2025, as the "National Day of the American Cowboy." It recognizes the historical and ongoing contributions of cowboys and cowgirls, celebrating the values of honesty, courage, and hard work they represent. The bill encourages all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies honoring this vital part of American culture.

The IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act mandates that IRS personnel must obtain supervisor approval *before* issuing initial notices regarding tax penalties or the disallowance of certain tax benefits. This legislation aims to increase internal oversight on enforcement actions taken against taxpayers. Additionally, the Treasury Department must annually report publicly on all penalties assessed by the IRS.

The Graham Hoffman Act establishes a new federal crime for knowingly assaulting a first responder while they are performing their duties, especially if serious bodily injury results. Federal prosecution is limited to cases involving interstate activity and requires written approval from the Attorney General under specific circumstances. This law broadly defines first responders to include firefighters, law enforcement, and emergency medical personnel.

This resolution commemorates the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday by designating July 6, 2025, as a "Day of Compassion." It strongly reaffirms U.S. support for the human rights and distinct cultural and religious identity of the Tibetan people. Furthermore, the resolution rejects any interference by the People's Republic of China in the selection of the next Dalai Lama. It underscores the U.S. commitment to a negotiated solution leading to meaningful autonomy for Tibet.

This Act authorizes the creation and sale of commemorative coins to celebrate the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles and the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Salt Lake City. The Secretary of the Treasury is empowered to mint various denominations of gold, silver, and clad coins for each event, with designs reflecting American participation. A mandatory surcharge on each coin sold will directly fund the respective organizing committees for the Games and their legacy programs, provided the government recovers all minting costs first.

This resolution expresses support for designating July 10, 2025, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. It honors the critical, often dangerous work these essential employees perform to maintain the nation's power grid 24/7. The day commemorates their service, especially during emergencies, and recognizes the sacrifice of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The Say No to Indoctrination Act prohibits the teaching or promotion of concepts related to "gender ideology" in elementary and secondary schools. This amendment directly restricts curriculum content under existing federal education law. The goal is to prevent instruction on specific concepts defined elsewhere as "gender ideology."

The Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act aims to improve federal efforts to combat homelessness by reforming key programs like the Emergency Solutions Grants and Continuum of Care. This bill increases administrative funding caps, introduces greater flexibility in program administration and inspections, and mandates new studies and technology upgrades. Furthermore, it establishes an Advisory Committee on Homelessness and focuses on better coordination between housing, healthcare, and justice systems to improve outcomes.

The Equal Representation Act mandates the inclusion of a citizenship question on the decennial census starting in 2030. It requires the public release of state-by-state citizenship data following the count. Crucially, this act stipulates that non-citizens will be excluded from the population totals used to determine congressional apportionment and electoral votes.

This Senate resolution expresses strong support for the recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure. It affirms that Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons due to its history of proliferation and support for terrorism. The resolution commends the military actions taken to degrade Iran's capabilities and reaffirms the U.S. right to act decisively to ensure regional security.

This resolution supports designating the week of June 23–29, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week." The observance aims to celebrate the anniversary of Title IX and the significant growth of women's sports participation since its enactment. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting fair and safe athletic opportunities exclusively for female athletes. This week will honor the achievements of women in sports and promote equal access for all sexes.

This bill mandates that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) annually review and update a specific list of U.S. Government facilities and property deemed sensitive for national security. CFIUS must also report on any real estate transaction reviews involving these sensitive sites. This ensures the list remains current based on agency-specific annual reviews.

The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act restricts how consumer reporting agencies can share your credit report when you are seeking a residential mortgage loan. Specifically, it limits the sharing of these reports unless they are connected to a firm offer of credit or are being sent to parties directly involved in your current mortgage, such as the originator or servicer. This ensures that your sensitive financial information is only accessed by relevant parties during the home loan process.

The Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 modifies the Department of Defense's authority to sell surplus aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression. This update explicitly allows the sale of equipment capable of dropping water, in addition to fire retardant. This authority for sales strictly limited to firefighting purposes is extended through October 1, 2035.

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the explicit authority to prohibit the physical desecration or destruction of the American flag. If ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years, this amendment would empower Congress to enact federal laws banning flag burning or defacement.

This resolution designates June 6, 2025, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to combat the ongoing opioid crisis. It emphasizes the critical role of naloxone in reversing overdose deaths and calls for increased public education on its use. The bill encourages federal, state, and local entities to improve access to this life-saving medication.