Legislative Activity

This bill mandates the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director to reinstate the rule delisting the gray wolf from the endangered and threatened species list, as previously outlined in the 2020 final rule. The reissuance must occur within 60 days of the bill's enactment and will not be subject to judicial review.

This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to release the U.S. reversionary interest in approximately 31.83 acres of state forest land in Wisconsin's Black River State Forest, contingent upon the state's agreement to exchange that land for approximately 37.27 acres of privately owned land to be added to the forest. The goal is to facilitate a land exchange between the state and Deli, Inc., a local business, to consolidate land holdings and enhance the Black River State Forest. The Secretary must provide a quitclaim deed to the State of Wisconsin as evidence of the release of interest.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain individuals who dye fuel to receive payments from the Treasury Secretary, effectively refunding taxes paid on fuel that is exempt from taxation. It applies to individuals who remove dyed diesel or kerosene from a terminal. The bill also updates related sections of the tax code to include references to the new payment provision.

The "Safe Routes Act of 2025" exempts logging vehicles transporting raw forest products from federal weight limits if they stay within 150 miles of their origin, comply with state weight regulations, and transport unfinished forest products. This exemption applies to vehicles operating on the Interstate System, provided they adhere to state-specific weight tolerances and vehicle configurations.

The "Reducing the Federal Workforce Through Attrition Act" aims to decrease the size of the Federal workforce by limiting the number of Federal employees in each agency to a maximum of 90% of the total as of September 30, 2025, starting in fiscal year 2028. It mandates that agencies can only hire one new employee for every three that leave between the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 and September 30, 2027, with strict monitoring and restrictions for agencies exceeding their limits, and allows for presidential waivers in cases of war, national security concerns, or emergencies. This reduction will be achieved through attrition, without increasing service contracts unless financially advantageous, and does not prevent Federal employees from transferring between agencies if the receiving agency is in compliance.

The "Guidance Out Of Darkness Act" or the "GOOD Act" mandates federal agencies to publish both new and existing guidance documents online in a central, easily accessible location. This aims to increase transparency by ensuring the public has access to agency policies and interpretations. The Act requires agencies to categorize these documents and maintain a record of rescinded guidance, while also exempting information protected by the Freedom of Information Act.

The "Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act" (CURD Act) defines "natural cheese" to differentiate it from processed cheese, setting specific criteria for its production and composition. It restricts the use of "natural cheese" on labels to products meeting these standards, while allowing "natural" or "all-natural" claims as per existing regulations. The Act amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include this new definition in labeling regulations.

The "Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025" allows Congress to overturn multiple regulations finalized at the end of a President's term with a single vote. This act streamlines the process for Congress to review and potentially reject regulations submitted by agencies during the final months of a presidential administration. By disapproving of these "midnight rules" through a joint resolution, Congress can prevent them from taking effect.

The "Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act" classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, making them subject to the strictest controls and penalties. This classification applies to any substance structurally related to fentanyl with specific chemical modifications, unless explicitly exempted or listed in another schedule. The goal of this act is to combat the proliferation of dangerous fentanyl analogues and reduce overdose deaths. It goes into effect one day after it is enacted.