Legislative Activity

The SAVES Act of 2025 establishes a five-year pilot program within the VA to award competitive grants to nonprofits providing service dogs to eligible veterans with disabilities like PTSD or mobility issues. These grants, capped at $2 million per recipient, will cover the cost of training the dog and veteran, and the VA will also provide veterinary insurance for each service dog. The goal is to ensure veterans receive necessary support dogs without incurring any personal fees.

The Fairness in Veterans' Education Act of 2025 modifies how the Department of Veterans Affairs repays service members who voluntarily contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill but later elect to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This bill eliminates the requirement that this repayment must occur in a single lump sum with the final Montgomery GI Bill payment. This change aims to provide veterans with more flexible repayment options for their prior educational contributions.

The Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act revises immigration law to address driving while intoxicated or impaired offenses. This bill makes non-citizens inadmissible to the U.S. if they have been convicted of, or admit to committing, DUI/DWI offenses, regardless of whether the offense was a misdemeanor or felony. Furthermore, the Act establishes that a conviction for driving while intoxicated or impaired makes an alien deportable from the United States.

The Preventing the Forced Return of Uyghurs Act of 2025 denies U.S. entry and immigration benefits to foreign officials responsible for forcing Uyghurs or other targeted individuals back to the People's Republic of China. The Secretary of State must refer these officials to the Treasury Department for potential sanctions. The Act requires regular, public reporting to Congress regarding denials and any granted waivers.

The SkyFoundry Act of 2025 establishes a new Department of Defense initiative, the SkyFoundry Program, tasked with rapidly developing, testing, and mass-producing small unmanned aircraft systems (drones). Run by the Army, the program will feature dedicated innovation and production hubs, utilizing special acquisition authorities to speed up fielding. The Act also directs efforts to boost domestic manufacturing capacity and allows for the modification of internal regulations to ensure rapid execution.

The College Transparency Act establishes a secure, new Postsecondary Student Data System to track student enrollment, completion, and post-college outcomes across higher education institutions. This system aims to increase transparency for students and families by providing clear data on costs and success rates, while minimizing duplicate reporting burdens for schools. The collected data will be used for secure research and public reporting of aggregate statistics, strictly prohibiting the sale of data or its use for federal college rankings.

The Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act aims to rapidly improve tracking of fatal and nonfatal drug overdoses and the use of reversal medications like naloxone. It amends the comprehensive opioid abuse grant program to fund states, localities, and law enforcement coalitions in creating instant, mobile-friendly systems for reporting overdose incidents. Grantees must use this data to coordinate public safety and health responses and ensure interoperability with existing federal and state data systems.

The Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025 establishes new federal penalties for unauthorized entry onto clearly marked, restricted property belonging to U.S. intelligence agencies. This act amends the National Security Act of 1947 to criminalize trespassing on secure facilities. Penalties escalate based on the number of prior offenses, potentially leading to up to 10 years in prison for repeat violations.

This Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act, enhances protections for servicemembers and recent veterans against abusive debt collection tactics. It specifically prohibits debt collectors from threatening adverse military actions, such as rank reduction or security clearance revocation, to coerce payment. Furthermore, the bill mandates a GAO study to assess the law's impact on military readiness and national security.

The LEAD Act of 2025 revises U.S. arms export controls for specific advanced, reusable unmanned aircraft systems. This legislation mandates that these covered drones be treated identically to manned aircraft systems under export regulations, including those related to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). The goal is to separate the export review of these sophisticated drones from that of missile technology. The President is required to update relevant regulations within 180 days to reflect this new treatment.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas. The building will now be known as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building." This change requires updating all official government records to reflect the new designation.

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.

This bill proposes amending federal law to explicitly include the crime of arson and bombing threats within the definition of "racketeering activity" under the RICO Act. By adding this offense to Title 18, U.S. Code, the legislation makes it easier to prosecute individuals involved in such acts under federal racketeering statutes.

The ALERT Communities Act aims to enhance overdose prevention by allowing states and tribes to use grant funds to distribute fentanyl and xylazine test strips where legally permitted. The bill also mandates training for first responders on the use and distribution of these test strips. Furthermore, it directs the HHS to establish clear research and marketing frameworks for new test strip technology and to study the impact of these interventions on overdose rates and treatment access.

The Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT Fentanyl) Act aims to combat the opioid crisis by immediately classifying structurally similar fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances. The bill also streamlines the registration process for researchers working with Schedule I drugs and strengthens criminal penalties for trafficking these compounds. The Attorney General is required to issue implementing rules within six months of enactment.

The Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 officially designates the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates, including Hamas, as terrorist organizations under U.S. law. This act imposes strict prohibitions on their operations within the United States and mandates visa and entry bans for their members. Furthermore, the legislation requires the Secretary of State to annually report on all Muslim Brotherhood branches globally, compelling the President to impose sanctions on those identified.

This bill aims to reform the U.S. tax treatment of digital assets by establishing clear definitions for assets like cryptocurrency. It introduces a *de minimis* exception to prevent taxpayers from reporting small gains or losses from everyday digital asset purchases. Furthermore, the legislation updates rules for asset lending, wash sales, dealer accounting (mark-to-market), income from mining/staking, and charitable contributions involving digital assets.

This resolution officially designates June 30, 2025, as "Asteroid Day" to mark its tenth anniversary. It recognizes the importance of educating the public about the risks posed by asteroids and promoting planetary defense efforts. The resolution encourages continued research into asteroids as both a potential threat and a future resource.

The SAFE Tax Filing Act of 2025 allows certain married individuals who are survivors of domestic abuse or spousal abandonment to file their federal taxes as "unmarried" if they lived apart from their spouse on the last day of the tax year. This provision offers immediate relief by permitting victims to file separately without waiting for a final divorce decree. The bill also establishes specific definitions for abuse and abandonment for tax purposes and adds due diligence requirements for tax preparers assisting with this election.

This Act directs the Secretary of the Navy to integrate critical engine upgrades, known as "nacelle improvement modifications," into the CMV-22 aircraft fleet to boost reliability and readiness. These prioritized upgrades must be implemented during the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years using existing funds. Furthermore, the Secretary is required to report to Congress on the progress, performance impact, and industry effects of these modifications.