Legislative Activity

The Foreign Military Sales Reform Act of 2025 seeks to update and strengthen oversight of international arms transfers. It raises the dollar amount thresholds that trigger congressional notification for foreign military sales, and it introduces measures to prevent federal employees from evading congressional oversight by restructuring transactions. The Act also mandates a report from the State Department's Inspector General on efforts to bypass these thresholds and imposes penalties on employees who knowingly violate these provisions.

The Aid Accountability Act of 2025 amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase accountability for federal employees and recipients of federal funds. It mandates termination and financial restitution for federal employees who knowingly violate aid requirements, and ineligibility for future funding for grantees and contractors who violate the requirements. The Secretary of State will determine violations and penalties, with decisions subject to federal court review and congressional reporting. Final determinations by the Secretary of State will be subject to the procedures under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' desire for the United States to prioritize restoring peace in Ukraine through diplomatic efforts, rather than escalating the conflict. It calls for a cessation of financial and military aid to Ukraine, the withdrawal of U.S. personnel from the region, and an end to intelligence sharing with Ukraine and European agencies. The bill advocates for focusing on domestic issues, such as border security, instead of involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war. It also expresses support for the Trump administration's previous efforts to facilitate peace negotiations.

The Patient Fairness Act of 2025 expands health savings account (HSA) benefits by increasing contribution limits, removing restrictions on who can contribute and how funds can be used, and allowing penalty-free transfers to relatives after death. The act also codifies existing regulations mandating hospital price transparency into law. These changes aim to increase individual control over healthcare spending and ensure consumers have access to price information. The HSA provisions take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The "Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act" requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to seek congressional approval through appropriations for its non-monetary policy related administrative costs. The Board of Governors and Federal Reserve Banks will collect fees to offset the appropriations, and these fees can only be collected if approved in advance through appropriations acts. This section is effective for expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2025.

The Stop the Cartels Act aims to combat drug and human trafficking by prioritizing intelligence gathering, blocking funds to Mexico until cooperation barriers are removed, and designating drug cartels as Special Transnational Criminal Organizations. It also stops federal grant money from going to state or local governments that don't follow federal immigration laws and modifies current immigration laws, particularly concerning the treatment of alien minors and asylum eligibility. Additionally, the act reauthorizes and modifies federal programs aimed at preventing and treating substance abuse, increasing funding for certain block grants while eliminating or phasing out several other related programs.

The Financial Privacy Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency and oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) data collection practices. It mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to provide annual reports to Congress detailing the types and volume of financial reports collected, agency access protocols, and any instances of denied access. The Act also requires annual review and revision of these protocols to better tailor information collection to legitimate objectives, prevent unauthorized disclosures, and protect the legal rights of U.S. persons. Finally, the act repeals section 5327 of title 31, United States Code, 7 years after the enactment of this Act.

The "Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2025" adjusts how capital gains or losses are calculated on the sale of certain assets held for over 3 years by using an "indexed basis" that accounts for inflation. This indexed basis is calculated by increasing the asset's adjusted basis by an "applicable inflation adjustment" based on the percentage increase in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) deflator during the holding period. The bill outlines specific rules for various types of assets, investment entities, and transactions, and it applies to assets acquired after December 31, 2025. It also requires written documentation of the original purchase price for the indexed asset.

The Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act of 2025 presumes service-connection for certain diseases, such as myocarditis and Guillain-Barre Syndrome, for veterans who were required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine between August 24, 2021, and January 10, 2023. It also requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to track and report on compensation claims related to COVID-19 vaccines and make these reports publicly available.

The "Drain the Swamp Act of 2025" aims to decentralize the federal government by requiring all executive agencies to relocate their headquarters outside of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area by September 30, 2030. Agency heads must submit relocation plans to Congress by September 30, 2026, ensuring that no more than 10% of their employees remain in the D.C. area post-relocation. The Office of Management and Budget and the General Services Administration must certify these plans for cost savings and compliance. This act seeks to disperse federal power and resources away from the capital.

The United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2025 prohibits the United States from providing assistance to countries that vote against the U.S. position in the UN General Assembly or Security Council. The Secretary of State can grant exemptions if a country's leadership and policies fundamentally change, with notification to Congress required. This act defines "opposed the position of the United States" as voting with the U.S. less than 50% of the time and specifies which types of assistance are restricted. The Act will take effect upon submission of the report due to Congress by March 31, 2026.

The Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of the Treasury to oppose increasing the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the International Monetary Fund's Special Drawing Rights basket unless certain conditions regarding China's financial practices are met. These conditions include China meeting its obligations to the International Monetary Fund, refraining from currency manipulation, and adhering to international rules on export credits. The provisions of this act will sunset 10 years after enactment.

The "REAL Meat Act of 2025" prohibits federal funding for cell-cultured meat production, research, and promotion, defining it as lab-grown meat from animal cells. An exception is made, allowing NASA to use federal funds for cell-cultured meat intended for consumption off-planet.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how the population is counted for the purpose of allocating representatives to each state. Instead of counting all persons residing in a state, only the number of citizens would be counted. To be added to the constitution, the states must ratify this amendment within seven years.

The "CBO Show Your Work Act" mandates the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to publicly release the fiscal, policy, and data models used for cost estimates of legislation, along with any updates. This allows for transparency and replication of CBO's analyses by external parties. The CBO must also disclose data, programs, assumptions, and computational details used in preparing cost estimates, while protecting confidential data by providing detailed variable lists, statistics, and contact information for data access.

The "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, eliminating the requirement for companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). It also makes necessary technical adjustments to Title 31 of the United States Code, specifically sections related to financial recordkeeping and reporting of currency and foreign transactions, to reflect the repeal.

The Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025 allows states to regulate the amount of time railroad companies can block public railroad crossings. It clarifies that federal regulations do not prevent states from creating and enforcing their own laws to limit blocked crossings. "State" includes any state in the United States, as well as the District of Columbia.

The "Educational Opportunity and Success Act of 2025" amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve Federal TRIO programs by increasing grant amounts, revising grant awarding procedures, and expanding eligibility criteria. It emphasizes prior success in service delivery, requires transparency in grant competitions, and allows corrections for minor budget errors. The act also updates outcome criteria for programs, particularly those for veterans, and increases authorized appropriations for grants and contracts. Additionally, it amends sections related to Upward Bound and postbaccalaureate achievement programs, increasing stipends and expanding research opportunities.

The Health Care PRICE Transparency Act aims to increase price transparency in healthcare by requiring hospitals to post standard charges for services online in a consumer-friendly format, and mandating health plans and insurers to provide detailed information on in-network and out-of-network costs, as well as prescription drug prices. It also requires health insurance exchanges to provide individuals with cost-sharing estimates and information on deductibles, in-network rates, and potential out-of-network billing. Non-compliant hospitals may face civil monetary penalties.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal the 16th Amendment, which would eliminate the federal income tax, except during times of war. The repeal would take effect two years after the amendment's ratification. The Secretary of the Treasury would be required to submit a report to Congress with recommendations for implementing legislation within 180 days of ratification.