Legislative Activity

The FEMA Act of 2025 establishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as an independent, cabinet-level agency to lead a unified, all-hazards approach to national emergency management. The bill enacts sweeping reforms across Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Mitigation programs to accelerate recovery, streamline funding, and reduce bureaucratic hurdles for disaster survivors and communities. Furthermore, it mandates significant new transparency measures, including public data reporting and GAO oversight, to ensure accountability for federal disaster spending.

This bill aims to streamline the process for approving commercial sales of U.S. defense items abroad by establishing priority lists for key national security partners. It mandates specific, faster decision timelines for export applications, setting a 45-day review for priority countries and a 60-day review for all others. Furthermore, the legislation requires the Secretary of State to report semi-annually to Congress on any applications that miss these new deadlines.

This joint resolution formally honors the thirteen U.S. service members who were killed in the August 26, 2021, bombing at Abbey Gate during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. It recognizes their ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation and expresses deep gratitude to their Gold Star Families. The bill essentially establishes a National Day of Remembrance to ensure their faithful service in the fight for liberty is never forgotten.

The American Decade of Sports Act establishes a "Mega-Decade Sports Diplomacy Strategy" to leverage major international sporting events hosted in the U.S. between 2024 and 2034 to enhance America's global standing. This requires the State Department to create comprehensive 5-year plans detailing diplomatic goals, partnerships, and visa facilitation efforts. Furthermore, the Act mandates the creation of a dedicated Office of Sports Diplomacy to coordinate and execute these strategy objectives across government and private sectors. The Secretary of State must provide annual progress reports to Congress on the implementation of these goals until the end of 2034.

The Enduring Welcome Act of 2025 establishes a permanent Office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts within the State Department to streamline and support the resettlement of Afghan allies. This Act mandates the creation of a secure, centralized database to track all applicants, beneficiaries, and relocation progress, ensuring accountability to Congress. The Coordinator will manage interagency efforts, resolve family reunification roadblocks, and provide integration support for covered persons. This entire framework is set to automatically expire five years after enactment unless otherwise specified.

The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 clarifies the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) concerning entities already regulated by state insurance departments. This bill limits the CFPB's ability to enforce federal consumer protection laws against state-regulated entities acting within the business of insurance. The legislation prioritizes and supports the enforcement power of state insurance regulators over the CFPB in these specific areas.

The Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated, science-based program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to systematically mark hatchery-stocked fish in the Great Lakes. This effort aims to accurately assess the effectiveness of stocking practices and fishery management plans in the region. The Act authorizes $2.7 million annually through 2030 to support this crucial collaborative effort with state and tribal partners.

The Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 eliminates the outdated 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric hospital services covered by Medicare. This crucial change ensures that beneficiaries will no longer face a cap on the total number of days Medicare will cover for necessary inpatient psychiatric care. The provision takes effect for services received on or after January 1, 2027.

The Burma Genocide Accountability and Protection Act (Burma GAP Act) establishes a comprehensive U.S. policy to address the ongoing atrocities against the Rohingya people in Myanmar. The bill mandates the appointment of a Special Representative for Burma, increases humanitarian and protection support for refugees, and prioritizes accountability for genocide and crimes against humanity. Furthermore, it commits the U.S. to isolating the military junta until civilian rule is restored.

The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act strictly prohibits the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to individuals. This legislation prevents the Fed from developing, testing, or implementing any digital currency that functions as a direct liability of the Federal Reserve. Furthermore, Congress asserts that any authority to create such a digital asset must explicitly come from Congress itself.

The **Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to establish clear regulatory frameworks for digital assets under the SEC and CFTC while strictly prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). It creates specific rules for the offering, trading, and custody of digital commodities, aiming to foster innovation through regulatory clarity. Ultimately, the legislation seeks to protect individual self-custody rights and prevent the creation of a government-controlled digital currency that could enable mass surveillance.

The Export Controls Enforcement Act addresses the critical shortage of overseas personnel responsible for verifying that controlled U.S. exports are used as intended. This bill establishes a new, five-year Export Control Officer Program to significantly increase the number of officers stationed abroad. These officers will conduct essential end-use checks, advise foreign partners, and help prevent the diversion of sensitive American technology.

The BANNED in Latin America Act mandates the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive strategy to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence operations across Latin America. This plan must detail actions against cultural centers, restrict the activities of Iranian agents, and boost intelligence gathering on these networks. Furthermore, the strategy will outline measures to disrupt Iranian and Hezbollah media platforms and address radicalization efforts within university networks.

This bill, the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act, extends the authorization for federal funding dedicated to monitoring, assessing, and researching the Great Lakes Basin. It pushes the current funding expiration date from 2025 to the end of fiscal year 2030. This ensures continued support for vital Great Lakes protection and study programs for an additional five years.

This resolution expresses support for designating July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. It honors the essential and dangerous work performed by these skilled professionals, especially their heroic efforts in restoring power after major disasters. The day serves to recognize their service and remember those who have lost their lives performing this vital work.

The African Union Diplomatic Parity Act formally extends the same privileges and immunities enjoyed by other international missions to the African Union Mission. This legislation specifically updates existing law to ensure the African Union Mission receives parity in legal protections. Furthermore, it grants the African Union's Observer Mission in New York the same status and immunities as permanent missions of UN member states.

The Association Health Plans Act allows broader groups of employers to band together to offer health plans under ERISA, provided they meet specific size and governance requirements. This legislation clarifies that self-employed individuals can participate in these association plans. Furthermore, it establishes modified community rating rules for setting premiums while strictly prohibiting discrimination based on health status.

This Act mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive threat assessment regarding the criminal organization Tren de Aragua's infiltration across U.S. borders. Following this assessment, the Secretary must deliver a strategic plan to Congress detailing specific actions to counter these transnational criminal threats. The legislation ensures federal agencies coordinate efforts to disrupt the group's operations and prevent its further establishment within the United States.

This Act amends the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) to expand access to care for injured federal workers. It formally includes Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) as recognized healthcare providers under the program. This ensures federal employees can receive necessary medical services from PAs and NPs, consistent with state practice laws.

The LEDGER Act mandates the creation of a comprehensive, centralized system managed by the Secretary of the Treasury to track every expenditure made by all branches of the U.S. Government. This new system must detail exactly where federal funds are spent and how long those funds were available for obligation. The goal is to significantly enhance the traceability and transparency of government spending.