Legislative Activity

The Tax Cut for Workers Act of 2025 significantly expands and makes permanent the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for workers without qualifying children by lowering the minimum age, substantially increasing the credit amount, and raising income thresholds. It also allows taxpayers to elect to use higher prior-year earned income to calculate their current EITC benefit. Furthermore, the bill permanently extends current EITC application rules for U.S. territories like Puerto Rico.

The Ruby Mountains Protection Act withdraws approximately 349,000 acres of federal land within the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the National Forest System and the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge from mineral leasing. This action aims to protect these specific areas in Nevada from future mining operations. The withdrawal respects any valid mineral rights that legally exist prior to the Act's enactment.

The Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2025 expands the U.S. Secret Service's authority to investigate cyber-related financial crimes, including money laundering and structured transactions. The bill also modifies information exchange deadlines for FinCEN and extends the review period for North Korea sanctions compliance by international financial institutions. Finally, it mandates a GAO study on the effectiveness of current anti-money laundering efforts against cybercrime.

The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act significantly raises the resource limits for individuals and couples to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), starting in 2025. This legislation increases the individual savings limit to \$20,000 and the couple's limit to \$20,000 total. Furthermore, these new resource limits will automatically adjust annually for inflation beginning in 2026.

This resolution officially recognizes and celebrates the rich heritage, culture, and significant contributions of Latinas across the United States. It highlights their achievements in diverse fields while acknowledging ongoing disparities, such as the wage gap. Ultimately, the measure calls for continued investment in the future of Latinas as a vital part of the nation's growth.

The Lower Drug Costs for Families Act updates how prescription drug inflation rebates are calculated to ensure they apply more broadly to drugs on the commercial market. This bill modifies the rules for both Medicare Part B and Part D to adjust the unit counting methods used in rebate calculations. Key changes include excluding certain units, such as those covered by Medicaid, and shifting the base reference years for these calculations.

The Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act establishes a new program to provide technical assistance and grants to help rural water and wastewater systems prepare for and recover from disasters. This assistance will be delivered by experienced nonprofit organizations to aid in emergency response, planning, infrastructure repair, and securing federal aid. The program is authorized with $20 million annually from Fiscal Year 2025 through 2029.

The Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act establishes a new "Circuit Rider Program" managed by the Secretary of Agriculture. This program will deploy cybersecurity experts to assist rural water and wastewater systems with assessing and improving their defenses against cyber threats. The initiative is authorized to receive $10 million annually from fiscal year 2025 through 2029 to protect these critical public health systems.

The Precious Metals Parity Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to ensure that income derived from precious metals is treated consistently with income from foreign currencies for regulated investment companies (RICs). This change updates the rules RICs use to calculate their earnings for tax purposes. The provisions apply to tax years beginning after the date the Act is enacted.

The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act is a comprehensive bill that addresses land management across Southern Nevada through multiple titles. It focuses on transferring federal lands into trust status for three Native American tribes, establishing significant new protected wilderness areas, and adjusting land management rules within Clark County, including creating large Special Management Areas. Furthermore, the Act conveys specific parcels to local governments for public purposes, modifies boundaries for development in Henderson, and establishes new designated areas for off-highway vehicle recreation.

The Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement Act (PRICE Act) establishes a new competitive grant program to fund improvements in affordable manufactured housing communities. These grants will support essential repairs, infrastructure upgrades, and resident services for communities that are resident-controlled or committed to long-term affordability. Priority will be given to projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents and ensure the sustained affordability of the housing.

The HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025 reauthorizes the HOME program for five years with increased funding and reforms to administrative rules and eligibility. The bill strengthens accountability through stricter property inspections and penalties while offering greater flexibility for local jurisdictions and homeowners facing hardship. It also establishes a new federal loan guarantee program to finance affordable housing construction and preservation.

The COMPLETE Care Act aims to improve mental health access by providing Medicare incentives for primary care providers to integrate behavioral health services into routine visits. This legislation offers increased Medicare payments for specific integrated care services delivered between 2027 and 2029. Furthermore, the bill mandates the creation of technical assistance programs to help providers successfully implement these integrated care models.

The IHS Workforce Parity Act of 2025 updates service commitment requirements for recipients of Indian Health Service (IHS) scholarships and loan repayment programs. It clarifies options for fulfilling obligations through full-time or half-time practice within eligible Indian health programs. The bill also adjusts how service is calculated if a participant fails to complete their commitment.

The "Invest to Protect Act of 2025" establishes a grant program to support local law enforcement by providing resources for training, mental health services, recruitment, and retention. These grants prioritize de-escalation training, victim-centered approaches, and officer well-being. The program emphasizes accountability through audits, reporting requirements, and transparency in officer recruitment and retention incentives. It allocates \$50 million annually from 2026 to 2030 to facilitate these improvements in law enforcement practices and community safety.

The "Strengthening Exports Against China Act" amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, modifying how financing rates are calculated. It excludes financing that either competes with entities on restricted lists related to national security or is provided through the Program on China and Transformational Exports from rate calculations. This change aims to bolster U.S. exports against competition from specific entities and supports the Program on China and Transformational Exports.

The "Presidential and First Spouse Coin Act of 2025" directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins honoring deceased U.S. Presidents, along with bullion coins and bronze medals emblematic of their spouses. These coins will feature designs and inscriptions as determined by the Secretary, with a new coin for each President and their spouse. If a President served without a spouse, the corresponding bullion coin is not required. All coins minted under this act are considered legal tender and numismatic items.

The "Combating Illicit Xylazine Act" aims to combat the misuse of xylazine by classifying it as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act, mandating its tracking, and directing the Sentencing Commission to review penalties for related offenses. It also requires reports to Congress on the prevalence, trafficking, and misuse of illicit xylazine. The bill includes exemptions and delayed effective dates for certain requirements to accommodate legitimate animal uses of xylazine.

The STEAM Act aims to streamline the development of geothermal energy resources. It amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to include the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970, expanding NEPA review exemptions to geothermal resource exploration. This inclusion aims to accelerate geothermal projects by aligning them with existing streamlined processes for gas resource development.

The "End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act" allows taxpayers to deduct attorney fees and court costs related to claims of consumer protection violations. This deduction applies to a broad range of violations under federal, state, and local laws, including those related to real estate, lending, credit, debt collection, product safety, and more. This change applies to attorney fees and court costs paid in taxable years ending after the enactment date of this Act, for judgments or settlements occurring in those taxable years.