Legislative Activity

This bill, the Restoring Executive Power To Appoint United States Attorneys Act of 2025, modifies the process for filling vacancies in U.S. Attorney positions. It ensures that an officially appointed and qualified U.S. Attorney, nominated by the President, is required to permanently fill a vacant role. This clarifies that temporary appointments will only last until the President's chosen successor is fully confirmed and ready to serve.

The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act extends crucial federal programs aimed at combating vector-borne diseases like those carried by ticks. This legislation reauthorizes funding and support for national strategies, regional centers, and local health departments through 2030. It also updates the composition of the advisory group overseeing the national strategy.

The Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks (TRAIN) Act empowers copyright owners to seek information from developers of generative AI models. This allows copyright holders to subpoena records if they have a good-faith belief their work was used in training the AI model. Developers must comply with the subpoena or face a rebuttable presumption that they copied the copyrighted material.

This bill proposes amending federal law to explicitly include the crime of arson and bombing threats within the definition of "racketeering activity" under the RICO Act. By adding this offense to Title 18, U.S. Code, the legislation makes it easier to prosecute individuals involved in such acts under federal racketeering statutes.

The Safe Baby Formula Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive study on the health effects of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in infant formula. Following the study, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must establish clear limits for these toxic heavy metals within 90 days. This legislation aims to ensure the safety of the nation's baby formula supply.

The Ending Lending to China Act of 2025 establishes a new U.S. policy opposing further financial assistance to the People's Republic of China from multilateral development banks. Citing China's status as a high-income economy with massive foreign reserves, the bill directs the Treasury Secretary to use U.S. influence to block new loans to China. Furthermore, the Secretary must advocate for ending assistance to all countries that have surpassed the established income threshold for graduation. The Treasury Department is also required to submit annual reports detailing compliance and U.S. actions taken.

The Foreign Registration Obligations for Nonprofit Transparency Act (FRONT Act) amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to require certain tax-exempt organizations receiving funding from designated "countries of concern" to register as foreign agents. This closes a loophole by treating non-profits that accept money from specified hostile foreign entities as agents of those foreign principals. These organizations will face new, specific disclosure requirements when registering under FARA.

The Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT Fentanyl) Act aims to combat the opioid crisis by immediately classifying structurally similar fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances. The bill also streamlines the registration process for researchers working with Schedule I drugs and strengthens criminal penalties for trafficking these compounds. The Attorney General is required to issue implementing rules within six months of enactment.

The Eliminating Thickets to Increase Competition Act (ETHIC Act) aims to curb anticompetitive practices in the pharmaceutical industry by limiting the number of patent lawsuits brand-name drug companies can file against generic or biosimilar challengers. Specifically, it restricts litigants to asserting only one patent per defined "Patent Group" in a single lawsuit against a specific challenger. This measure is designed to prevent the strategic filing of numerous, overlapping patent suits intended to delay market entry for competing drugs.

The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act updates and continues funding for federal programs addressing tick-borne diseases. This legislation modifies the composition of the Vector-Borne Disease Strategy Group and adjusts the authorized funding levels for the national strategy and local health department support through fiscal year 2030.

The Graham Hoffman Act establishes a new federal crime for knowingly assaulting a first responder while they are performing their duties, especially if serious bodily injury results. Federal prosecution is limited to cases involving interstate activity and requires written approval from the Attorney General under specific circumstances. This law broadly defines first responders to include firefighters, law enforcement, and emergency medical personnel.

The Say No to Indoctrination Act prohibits the teaching or promotion of concepts related to "gender ideology" in elementary and secondary schools. This amendment directly restricts curriculum content under existing federal education law. The goal is to prevent instruction on specific concepts defined elsewhere as "gender ideology."

The Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 expands medical benefit authority under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. This legislation allows certified Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to prescribe, recommend, or order necessary care, appliances, and supplies for eligible employees. This change ensures that qualified NPs and PAs can manage the medical needs of benefit recipients within their state's scope of practice.

The Open App Markets Act aims to foster competition by prohibiting large companies that control both an operating system and an app store from unfairly favoring their own services. This bill prevents these "covered companies" from forcing developers to use their in-app payment systems or from leveraging sensitive business data to benefit their own competing apps. Furthermore, it mandates that these companies allow users greater choice in setting default apps and installing software from alternative sources, while preserving necessary security and privacy exceptions. Enforcement will be handled by the FTC, State Attorneys General, and developers who suffer harm will have the right to sue for damages.

This resolution supports designating the week of June 23–29, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week." The observance aims to celebrate the anniversary of Title IX and the significant growth of women's sports participation since its enactment. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting fair and safe athletic opportunities exclusively for female athletes. This week will honor the achievements of women in sports and promote equal access for all sexes.

The Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act significantly increases the death gratuity payment for federal employees who die in the line of duty, setting the initial amount at \$100,000 and mandating annual inflation adjustments. The bill also raises the maximum government payment for funeral expenses and clarifies the payment structure for death gratuities for federal employees working abroad with the Armed Forces. Furthermore, it establishes emergency funding procedures for agencies to cover these required payments following major disasters.

This resolution officially commemorates June 11, 2025, as "World Franchise Day" to recognize the significant contributions of the franchising industry to the U.S. economy. It highlights franchising's role in job creation, supporting nearly 8.8 million jobs and contributing almost 3% of the nation's GDP. The measure also celebrates franchising as a pathway to business ownership for many Americans, including veterans and minorities.

This resolution formally condemns former FBI Director James B. Comey for allegedly inciting violence against President Donald J. Trump through a social media post. Congress views this action as a dangerous threat to the President's security while abroad. Furthermore, the resolution demands investigations into Comey's actions and urges that he be permanently barred from future federal employment.

This resolution formally declares the nation's foundational belief in the inherent right to life for every human being, including the unborn. It recognizes the Supreme Court's decision to return authority over life protection laws to the people and their elected officials. Furthermore, the bill establishes an annual "Life Month" to commend organizations supporting life and urge lawmakers to enact protections for the unborn.

This resolution officially recognizes May as Jewish American Heritage Month to celebrate the significant contributions of Jewish Americans throughout U.S. history. It calls on leaders to use this month to educate the public about Jewish heritage and actively counter the current rise in antisemitism. The measure emphasizes the importance of ensuring the safety and dignity of the Jewish American community.