Legislative Activity

The "Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025" amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to extend funding for community water system security and resilience from 2026 through 2031. These funds can now be used for cybersecurity training programs and materials, enhancing protection against cyberattacks on water systems.

The "Housing Affordability Act" adjusts loan limits for multifamily housing projects insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to account for increasing construction costs. It updates dollar amounts in various sections of the National Housing Act, using a new base and then indexing to the Price Deflator Index of Multifamily Residential Units Under Construction starting in 2025. These adjustments aim to enable more affordable housing development by increasing the amount of loan coverage available.

The USTR Inspector General Act of 2025 establishes an Inspector General for the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). This act mandates the President to appoint an Inspector General for the USTR within 120 days, enhancing oversight and accountability of the USTR's administration of trade agreements and international trade policy development. This appointment aims to ensure the USTR is responsible to both the President and Congress in administering trade agreements.

The "Housing Vouchers Fairness Act" aims to increase housing affordability by allocating additional rental vouchers to public housing agencies in high-growth areas. The Secretary will distribute these vouchers based on population size, unmet housing needs, and historical funding shortfalls. This act prioritizes areas with populations over 100,000 that experienced significant growth between 2012 and 2022, allocating $2 billion for fiscal year 2025.

The "Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025" establishes a grant program to help urban areas combat extreme heat, particularly in underserved communities. Grants will fund projects like tree planting, cool pavements, and cooling centers. At least 75% of grant funds must be used for projects in covered census tracts. The program is authorized to be appropriated $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2033.

The "Social Security Overpayment Relief Act" limits the Social Security Administration's ability to recover overpayments to a 10-year period. The government is restricted from adjusting payments or recovering funds if the overpayment occurred more than 10 years before the error was discovered, applying to both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits.

The "La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act" allows the Secretary of the Interior to transfer about 3,400 acres of federal land to La Paz County, Arizona, for fair market value, to promote solar energy development and job creation. The County must protect Tribal cultural artifacts on the land and pay for the conveyance and appraisal costs. Revenue from the land sale will be used as directed by the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act. The conveyed land will be withdrawn from mining and mineral leasing.

This resolution condemns the United States' rejection of a United Nations resolution that condemned Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. It reaffirms the illegality of Russia's actions in Ukraine, dating back to 2014. The resolution supports the UN's call for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in the region.

The "Shadow Wolves Improvement Act" enhances the Shadow Wolves Program by clarifying its mission, ensuring adequate staffing and resources, and improving recruitment and retention strategies. It directs the Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to coordinate with Tribal governments to define the program's goals, determine staffing needs, and update the program's strategy. The Act also requires a report to Congress on the implementation of these enhancements and allows experienced Shadow Wolves to transition to permanent positions.