Legislative Activity

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

The "Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act" expands the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area by approximately 9,290 acres. It grants the Southern Nevada Water Authority a right-of-way to construct and operate a water pipeline within the Conservation Area. The expansion will not affect existing utility corridors or rights-of-way, and the existing management of the Conservation Area will remain the same, except for the water pipeline right-of-way.

The "Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act Amendments Act" amends the 1989 Act to update definitions and authorize additional land transfers within the Apex Site to Clark County, the City of North Las Vegas, or the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association. It permits the sale of mineral materials from land grading at fair market value and ensures all land transfers comply with federal environmental laws.

The "Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act" allows the Secretary to postpone federal tax deadlines, similar to federal disaster declarations, upon a written request from a state governor for a qualified state-declared disaster. It defines a "qualified state-declared disaster" as a natural catastrophe, fire, flood, or explosion, as determined by the Governor, that causes significant damage. This act also extends mandatory tax deadline extensions from 60 days to 120 days.

The Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2025 amends existing law to increase transparency and accountability for Presidential Inaugural Committees. It mandates disclosure of disbursements over $200, prohibits donations from foreign nationals, and bans the use of donations for personal expenses. The act also requires leftover funds to be donated to a 501(c)(3) organization within 90 days of the inauguration.

The Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act requires the Secretary of Energy to obtain consent-based agreements from the governor of the state, affected local governments, any neighboring local government if nuclear waste will be transported through it, and affected Indian tribes before spending Nuclear Waste Fund money on repository activities. These agreements must be written, signed, binding, and can only be changed with everyone's consent.

The Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2025 mandates the creation of Joint Operations Centers along the southern border to enhance coordination between federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. These centers will serve as hubs for sharing information, coordinating operations, and tracking personnel to combat criminal activities. The Department of Homeland Security is required to report annually to Congress on the centers' operations, resources, and any communication issues, as well as recommendations for improvement.