Legislative Activity

This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to establish a mandatory 10-year installment plan for coal lease bonus payments. Under this system, winning bidders must pay their total bonus in ten equal annual installments, with the first payment due at the time of the bid submission.

This bill expands the leasing authority for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. It allows the tribe to lease its trust lands for up to 99 years not only to the U.S. or the State of Washington, but also to any other federally recognized Indian tribe.

This bill seeks to nullify the 2001 "Roadless Area Conservation" rule, effectively removing existing federal restrictions on road construction within National Forest System lands. It mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture construct new roads to facilitate forest restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, and improved watershed health. All such construction projects would remain subject to existing environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act.

The Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act aims to combat "chameleon carriers" who evade safety regulations and enforcement actions. It mandates a GAO study on the prevalence and impact of these carriers and requires the FMCSA to develop an advanced automated tool to detect them during the DOT registration process. The bill ensures human oversight remains in final registration decisions and establishes reporting requirements on the tool's effectiveness.

The Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025 amends federal law to explicitly make national grasslands eligible for grazing leases and permits. This is achieved by updating terminology within the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to include these lands under existing grazing authorization structures. The act clarifies eligibility without altering other existing laws governing these lands.

The Domestic Opportunities for Resource Exploration (Domestic ORE) Act establishes a streamlined notice process for mineral exploration activities on public lands that disturb 25 acres or less. Operators must submit a notice to the relevant Secretary 15 days prior to starting work. The activity can proceed if the notice is complete, the acreage limit is met, and adequate financial assurance is provided.

This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to revoke the tax-exempt status of any organization that provides or funds abortions. This revocation would apply unless the abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother or results from rape or incest. Organizations that lose this status would also no longer be eligible for tax-deductible charitable contributions.

The Parental Rights Relief Act amends federal education privacy laws, specifically FERPA and PPRA, to strengthen parental rights. This legislation establishes a dedicated review process within the Department of Education for handling related complaints within 90 days. Crucially, it grants parents the right to file a direct civil lawsuit against schools for violations of these privacy acts.

This bill, the "Sunset To Reform Section 230 Act," establishes a sunset provision for Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. This means that Section 230 will automatically expire at the end of 2026 unless Congress acts to reform or reauthorize it before that date.

The Responsible Opportunity for Under-21 Trucking Engagement (ROUTE) Act creates a limited exception allowing eligible drivers aged 18 to 20, who already hold an intrastate CDL, to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. This operation is strictly confined to a 150 air-mile radius of their normal reporting location. The bill mandates specific rest and duty hour requirements for these younger drivers.

This bill expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management concerning the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure ensures that the BLM's submitted rule will have no legal force or effect.

This bill prohibits the District of Columbia from forcing its courts or administrative tribunals to automatically defer to the Mayor's interpretation of local statutes and regulations during legal reviews. It ensures that tribunals must independently examine the meaning of laws when reviewing decisions made by the D.C. government. Furthermore, the legislation repeals the temporary "Review of Agency Action Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2024," restoring prior legal standards.

The Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to regulate equipment used in illicit drug manufacturing. This legislation requires manufacturers and distributors of tableting and encapsulating machines, and their critical parts, to apply permanent serial numbers to these items. The bill also prohibits the removal or alteration of these required serial numbers.

The Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2025 updates existing agricultural law to specifically clarify and strengthen country of origin labeling requirements for beef. This bill ensures that beef labeling rules mirror those currently applied to lamb and venison, including for ground products. Furthermore, it explicitly protects the Secretary of Agriculture's authority to enforce these beef labeling standards against any conflicting international trade rulings.

This bill prohibits the use of any Federal funds to pay reparations, restitution, or compensation ordered by international bodies or courts for alleged violations of international law. Payments stemming from such international judgments are barred unless explicitly authorized by a subsequent, specific Act of Congress. In essence, it prevents the automatic funding of international legal reparations using federal money.

The FAIR Act establishes new procurement standards for the U.S. government when purchasing advanced Large Language Models (LLMs). This legislation mandates that any federally acquired LLM must prioritize accuracy, truthfulness, and neutrality in its outputs. Furthermore, the bill prohibits developers from embedding undisclosed political or ideological biases into these models used by federal agencies.

The Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act increases the flexibility for states to manage their federal highway funds. This legislation raises the maximum percentage of designated federal-aid highway funds that a state can transfer to other approved uses from 50 percent to 75 percent. This change allows states greater autonomy in directing federal transportation dollars to meet their specific infrastructure needs.

The Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2025 officially renames the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to better reflect a focus on recovery efforts. This legislation ensures that all federal laws, regulations, and documents now use the updated title. The core protections of the original act remain in place under the new name.

This bill establishes expedited procedures for Congress to disapprove of emergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia Council. Under the new rules, emergency D.C. acts will automatically expire after ninety days unless Congress takes no action to disapprove them. Furthermore, the Chairman of the D.C. Council must promptly notify Congressional leadership when any emergency legislation takes immediate effect.

This joint resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a temporary law enacted by the District of Columbia Council, known as the "Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025." Congress is formally exercising its authority under the D.C. Home Rule Act to reject this specific D.C. legislative action.