Legislative Activity

The "Common Cents Act" would halt the minting of one-cent coins for general circulation, while still allowing them for numismatic collections. This bill would also require cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest five-cent increment, but excluding transactions made via checks, electronic transfers, or credit cards. All U.S. coins and currencies, including one-cent coins, will remain legal tender for all debts, taxes, and dues.

The Interactive Federal Review Act promotes the use of digital platforms and digital twins for environmental reviews of highway projects under NEPA. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to publish best practice guidance, select demonstration projects, and report to Congress on the effectiveness of these digital tools. The Act also requires the publication of environmental documents developed using these digital tools.

The "Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025" redirects unobligated and future funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and charging and fueling infrastructure grant programs to states. States can use these funds for highway construction, bridge repair, wildlife collision reduction, commercial vehicle parking, and related engineering services. The distribution of funds to each state will be proportional to the amount apportioned to the State under existing federal highway funding formulas. These funds are not subject to certain obligation limitations and will be administered under existing federal highway regulations.

The PARC Act ensures that all National Park System units that charge an entrance fee must accept cash as a form of payment. This guarantees that individuals have access to these parks, regardless of their payment method.

The "BITCOIN Act of 2025" directs the U.S. Treasury to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by purchasing 200,000 Bitcoins annually for five years, totaling 1,000,000 Bitcoins, to be held in secure, decentralized storage. It mandates a Proof of Reserve system for transparency, consolidates government Bitcoin holdings, and allows states to voluntarily store their Bitcoin in the Reserve. The Act offsets the costs by adjusting Federal Reserve surplus funds and utilizing a portion of their net earnings remittances, as well as requiring Federal Reserve banks to tender all gold certificates to the Secretary of the Treasury. Additionally, the bill protects private property rights related to Bitcoin and modifies the Exchange Stabilization Fund to include Bitcoin as an asset.

This bill redesignates the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center" in honor of Barbara L. Cubin. It amends existing law to reflect this change, ensuring all references to the center will now bear her name.

The "No American Land for Communist China Act" aims to safeguard U.S. national security by preventing Chinese government entities and businesses with significant Chinese government ownership from purchasing real estate near sensitive federal lands, including those managed by the Departments of Interior, Defense, Agriculture, and Energy, as well as Indian country. The President is tasked with enforcing this prohibition.

The "POSTAL Act" prevents the U.S. Postal Service from closing or downgrading processing and distribution centers if doing so would leave a state without one. A processing and distribution center is defined as a central mail facility that distributes mail, provides mail preparation instructions, dispatch schedules, and sorting plans, and is a sectional center facility, a general mail facility, or a dedicated mail processing facility without a station or branch. The term "State" includes a State or the District of Columbia.

This joint resolution disapproves a rule issued by the Forest Service regarding law enforcement and criminal prohibitions. By disapproving the rule, Congress prevents it from taking effect. The rule in question was published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2023.

The Emergency Fuel Reduction Act of 2025 aims to expedite wildfire prevention by allowing certain hazardous fuel reduction projects on federal land to be exempt from some environmental review requirements. These projects include removing dead or diseased trees, protecting infrastructure, and reducing wildfire risks near communities, while also improving forest health and aiding threatened species recovery. The exemptions apply to projects treating 10,000 acres or less in high-risk areas but exclude wilderness areas and lands where vegetation removal is prohibited.

The "Critical Water Resources Prioritization Act of 2025" amends the Endangered Species Act to allow exemptions for water management agencies to meet critical human water needs, such as drinking water and emergency services, if certain conditions are met. These conditions include implementing water conservation measures, exploring alternative water sources, and minimizing impacts on affected species. The Secretary of Interior can grant exemptions for up to 180 days, with possible renewals, and must report annually to Congress on all exemptions and their impacts. This act aims to balance essential human water needs with the protection of endangered species.

The Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025 instructs the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule delisting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife, as previously published in the Federal Register. This reissuance must occur within 180 days of the Act's enactment and bypasses standard regulatory considerations and judicial review.

The "Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act" extends the Congressional Award Act until October 1, 2028. It modifies the requirements for the Congressional Award medals, removing specific material requirements. The amendment is effective retroactively as of October 1, 2023.

This resolution celebrates the centennial anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross's historic election as the first female governor in the United States. It recognizes her significant contributions to Wyoming and her lasting impact as an inspiration for women in leadership and politics. The resolution encourages citizens to commemorate January 2025 in honor of her pioneering legacy.

The FREE Act aims to streamline federal permitting processes by requiring agencies to implement a "permitting by rule" system with clear standards and strict deadlines for approval. It mandates agencies to report on their current permitting processes, identify permits suitable for the new system, and automatically approve applications meeting all requirements within 180 days. The Act also includes provisions for audits, compliance verification, appeals, and financial responsibility for agencies causing unreasonable delays, with oversight from Congress and the Comptroller General. This legislation intends to reduce delays and costs in federal permitting while still protecting the interests that permitting systems are meant to safeguard.

The "LICENSE Act of 2025" modifies CDL regulations to expand who can administer CDL knowledge tests and driving skills tests. It allows certified state or third-party examiners to administer knowledge tests after completing specific training. The Act also permits states to administer driving skills tests to any CDL applicant, regardless of their residence or training location. These revisions aim to streamline the CDL testing process and must be implemented within 90 days.

This bill officially designates the mountain at Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming as "Devils Tower." It also ensures that all U.S. laws, maps, and official documents will recognize the mountain and surrounding area by this name.