Legislative Activity

The PARKS Act expands access to federal recreation lands by granting free annual passes to families in foster care. This legislation ensures that foster families can enjoy national parks and recreation sites without the barrier of entrance fees. The bill allows for additional passes to be issued for larger foster families to cover all members.

The CLEAN Act aims to accelerate geothermal energy development by requiring the Department of the Interior to hold annual geothermal lease sales, ensuring a minimum of 75% of nominated parcels are offered. It also establishes strict, expedited timelines for the review and issuance of geothermal drilling permits. This legislation seeks to streamline the leasing and permitting process to boost domestic clean energy production.

The SILVER Act (System Integrity through Licensed Vault Expansion and Resilience Act) aims to enhance market liquidity and reduce systemic risk by diversifying the geographic storage locations for precious metals used in futures contracts. The bill mandates that derivatives clearing organizations establish transparent selection criteria for depositories and ensure that approved storage facilities are distributed across all four U.S. time zones. By promoting competition and reducing geographic concentration, this legislation seeks to lower costs and improve market access for participants nationwide.

The Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act aims to accelerate geothermal energy development on federal lands. It streamlines environmental reviews for specific, small-scale geothermal exploration projects by exempting them from standard "major Federal action" requirements under NEPA. Furthermore, the bill mandates the designation of "geothermal leasing priority areas" and establishes specific environmental review protocols to expedite leasing decisions in those zones.

This Act establishes the Making National Parks Safer Act to improve emergency communications within the National Park System. It creates a competitive grant program to help fund the planning, modernization, and implementation of Next Generation 911 services in parks. The bill also mandates an assessment and subsequent plan to ensure all park units have reliable and interoperable emergency communication capabilities.

The Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to review and report on current industry efforts to enhance online safety for minors. This comprehensive review must assess the effectiveness of existing safety tools, educational initiatives, and privacy measures. The FTC is required to submit findings and recommendations for improvement to Congress within three years of enactment.

The Broadband for Americans through Responsible Streamlining (BARS) Act aims to accelerate the deployment of communications infrastructure by exempting certain projects from review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The bill streamlines the permitting process for wireless and wireline facilities, particularly those on existing infrastructure or within public rights-of-way. Additionally, it establishes a 45-day response deadline for Indian Tribes regarding project reviews, after which a presumption of non-interest is applied to facilitate project completion.

The RIGHT Act of 2025 establishes a new federal definition for short-term limited duration health insurance plans. This legislation permits these plans to have an initial contract duration of up to 12 months, with the total coverage period not exceeding three years from the original start date. The bill aims to clarify and regulate the availability of this type of coverage.

The One Subject at a Time Act mandates that all introduced legislation must focus on a single, clearly described subject. This law ensures bills have accurate titles and prevents unrelated provisions from being attached to spending measures. Violations of these focus and title requirements can lead to parts, or even the entirety, of a law being voided upon legal challenge.

This bill amends the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify how existing rights-of-way can be used to convey water for aquifer recharge purposes by state, local, or tribal entities. It establishes a 30-day notification requirement to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) before using these existing access routes. The clarification ensures this flexibility does not authorize new infrastructure or waive compliance with other applicable federal laws.

The Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act requires manufacturers to clearly disclose if an internet-connected device, such as a smart speaker, has a built-in camera or microphone before purchase. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these disclosure rules as unfair business practices. This law specifically excludes standard personal electronics like phones and laptops from these new requirements.

The Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2025 aims to accelerate the deployment of high-speed internet infrastructure on federal lands. This is achieved by exempting certain broadband projects within established rights-of-way from major environmental reviews under NEPA and historic preservation reviews. Essentially, the bill streamlines federal authorization processes for providers installing necessary broadband infrastructure.

This resolution exercises congressional authority to overturn a recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule regarding the E-Rate program. If passed, the resolution would nullify the FCC’s plan to expand E-Rate funding to provide home internet access for students, rendering the rule void and without legal effect.

The MAILS Act establishes a formal process for local governments to request new post offices and mandates increased transparency for temporary relocations. It requires the United States Postal Service to engage in community consultation, provide public notice, and submit regular status updates for relocations lasting more than two days. Additionally, the bill mandates that Congress be formally notified whenever a temporary relocation exceeds 180 days.

This bill nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3." By disapproving the rule, the bill prevents the EPA from enforcing stricter emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles.

The ATF Transparency Act establishes a formal appeals process for denied firearm transfer applications and mandates that the ATF process all transfer and manufacturing applications within 90 days. If the agency fails to meet this deadline, the application is automatically approved. Additionally, the bill requires federal oversight reports and a formal agreement between the ATF and FBI to improve the efficiency and transparency of the background check system.

The Keep Every Extra Penny Act of 2025 proposes a federal income tax exemption for all overtime compensation. By excluding these earnings from gross income, the bill aims to allow workers to keep the full value of their overtime pay.