Legislative Activity

The Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025 expands mandatory detention requirements for certain non-citizens who commit specific property crimes. This legislation adds offenses like trespassing, vandalism, and arson to the list of crimes that require immigration authorities to detain an individual during removal proceedings. The bill also clarifies language related to violent offenses to ensure comprehensive grounds for detention.

The Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act prohibits the import of platinum, nickel, and copper ores from Russia, with the ban beginning 90 days after enactment. This prohibition will end once the President certifies that Russia has ceased hostilities against Ukraine, but it can be reinstated if hostilities resume within three years. The President does not have the authority to waive this prohibition.

This bill authorizes the mining of federal coal reserves on 800 acres in Musselshell County, Montana, under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988, as outlined in the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. It mandates the Secretary of the Interior to approve this modification within 30 days of the bill's enactment, without alterations or delays, to facilitate mining on the specified federal land.

The "Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025" amends the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 to improve water infrastructure and management for the Crow Tribe. It refines the use and management of settlement funds, prioritizing water projects and environmental compliance, and extends the period for water storage allocation. The Act establishes new accounts for MRI projects and CIP implementation, clarifying tribal control over related projects and adjusting funding based on construction costs.

The Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act eliminates the Federal Insurance Office and the position of its Director within the Department of the Treasury. It transfers certain responsibilities and authorities previously held by the office to other entities, such as the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors. The act also makes related amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to reflect these changes. This bill does not repeal or limit the Secretary of the Treasury's authority over insurance-related matters.