Legislative Activity

This bill encourages states to actively participate in the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's online dashboard for major infrastructure projects. Specifically, it promotes state environmental reviews, such as those under the Clean Water Act, to align with and integrate into the established federal environmental review process. The goal is to foster better coordination between state and federal agencies during permitting for covered projects.

The Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025 redirects unspent federal funds originally designated for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant program. These funds must now be used by states for traditional highway projects, bridge repair, and wildlife mitigation instead of EV charging infrastructure. The bill specifies how these redirected funds are distributed to states and clarifies that they are supplementary to existing highway funding.

This bill prohibits males from participating in any athletic program or activity at the U.S. military service academies that is designated for women or girls. It mandates that sex in this context is defined by reproductive biology and genetics at birth. While males may practice with women's teams, they cannot displace female athletes from rosters, competition opportunities, or scholarships.

The Interactive Federal Review Act aims to modernize and accelerate environmental reviews for major federally funded highway projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It mandates the Department of Transportation to encourage the use of interactive digital platforms and 3D models, or "digital twins," in the review and public engagement process. Furthermore, the bill prioritizes funding applications that commit to using these advanced digital tools to improve efficiency and transparency.

The Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills (TEENS) Act modifies existing child labor laws to provide clearer guidelines for student employment during the school year. This bill sets a specific limit, stating that a teenager's work will not be deemed "oppressive child labor" based on hours if they work 24 hours or less per week. Furthermore, work hours must fall strictly between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on any day school is in session.

The Healthy Dog Importation Act establishes new federal requirements for bringing live dogs into the United States, mandating advance electronic health documentation, vaccinations, and permanent identification for most imports. This law defines key roles like "Importer" and sets specific age and permitting requirements for dogs intended for transfer or sale after arrival. The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with creating detailed regulations within 18 months to enforce these health and documentation standards, while also outlining specific exceptions for returning pets and working dogs.

The SAFETY Act of 2025 aims to protect American agricultural and food exporters by legally safeguarding their right to use common product names in foreign markets. It establishes a clear definition for "common name," explicitly listing many existing U.S. food, wine, and beer terms that are protected from foreign restrictions. Furthermore, the bill mandates that U.S. trade representatives actively negotiate to ensure these common names remain usable in all future international trade agreements.

This resolution urges Congress and the administration to work together to address the decline in U.S. food and agricultural exports by expanding market access, reducing trade barriers, and supporting domestic trade promotion programs. It emphasizes the importance of trade agreements and the enforcement of existing commitments to ensure global competitiveness for U.S. farmers and ranchers. The resolution seeks a global trading system grounded in scientific principles to bolster the U.S. agricultural sector.

The No 340B Savings for Transgender Care Act prohibits healthcare providers participating in the 340B drug pricing program from using their savings to pay for sex reassignment surgeries or hormone treatments for transgender individuals. This legislation specifically restricts the use of discounted outpatient drug savings for gender transition-related medical services.

The Travelers Gun Rights Act updates the federal definition of "State of Residence" for firearm laws, particularly for active-duty military personnel. This change also modifies background check requirements to ensure a buyer's home address is documented on the necessary paperwork. The bill clarifies residency rules for individuals who may reside in multiple states or lack a traditional physical home.

The America Works Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide exemptions from work requirements for specific individuals, including those under 18 or over 65, medically unfit individuals, and parents of young children. It also allows the Secretary to waive certain requirements in counties with high unemployment rates, based on state agency requests. Additionally, the act removes a subsection from the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.

The "Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025" ensures that Native American patients are not liable for the cost of purchased/referred care, and mandates a process for reimbursing patients who have already paid for such services. It updates the Indian Health Care Improvement Act by replacing the term "contract health service" with "purchased/referred care" to modernize the language used in the Act. These changes aim to streamline the payment process and reduce the financial burden on patients.

The "Fair SHARE Act of 2025" introduces a tax on the sale of electric vehicles and heavy battery modules to support the Highway Trust Fund. It taxes $1,000 on each electric vehicle and $550 on heavy battery modules (over 1,000 pounds). This act defines electric vehicles and light-duty vehicles, ensuring hybrid vehicles are excluded. The tax revenue will be dedicated to the Highway Trust Fund, with changes effective for sales after December 31, 2025.

This bill expresses support for blockchain technology and digital assets, recognizing their potential to boost economic growth, improve transparency, and reduce transaction costs. It emphasizes the importance of the U.S. fostering the development of digital assets and blockchain technology domestically to maintain a competitive edge and encourages Congress to establish a functional framework that addresses the risks and benefits of these technologies while protecting consumers and market participants. The goal is for the U.S. to become a global leader in the digital asset and blockchain technology space.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to fix the number of Supreme Court justices at nine. For this amendment to be valid, three-fourths of the state legislatures must ratify it within seven years of its submission.

The Panama Canal Repurchase Act of 2025 directs the President, through the Secretary of State, to negotiate with Panama for the potential repurchase of the Panama Canal. Within 180 days, the President must report to Congress on the negotiation's status, detailing progress, obstacles, and anticipated outcomes.