Legislative Activity

The "Protect America's Workforce Act" nullifies a 2025 executive order that limited federal labor-management relations programs. It prevents the enforcement of the executive order and prohibits the use of federal funds for its implementation. Additionally, the bill ensures the validity of existing collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and labor organizations until their original expiration dates.

This bill designates the Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley, Maine, as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History. It also directs any legal references to the museum to reflect this new designation.

The Family Income Supplemental Credit Act (FISC Act) establishes a program providing monthly payments to pregnant women and caregivers of eligible children, with payment amounts varying based on the recipient's status and the child's age, subject to income-based phase-outs and limitations. It also repeals the existing child tax credit, replacing it with this new family income supplement program. The program will be managed by the Commissioner of Social Security, who will establish regulations and reporting systems, and it is set to take effect one year after enactment.

The "Future in Logging Careers Act" amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, defining "timber harvesting employer" and "mechanized timber harvesting employer". It modifies child labor provisions for 16 and 17-year-olds in hazardous logging occupations, except when employed by their parent or guardian. These provisions are applicable based on the type of timber harvesting activities performed by the employer.

The "Northeast Fisheries Heritage Protection Act of 2025" prohibits commercial offshore wind energy development in Lobster Management Area 1 in the Gulf of Maine. Additionally, the bill requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study assessing the environmental review processes of federal agencies regarding offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Maine, considering impacts on marine life, fishing industries, air quality, and cultural resources. The study will also evaluate stakeholder consultation processes.

This bill introduces a duty on imported goods, starting at 10% of their value annually. This duty can increase by 5% if the U.S. has a trade deficit or decrease by 5% if there is a trade balance or surplus, but not below zero. These duties are in addition to any existing duties.