Legislative Activity

The Safer Supervision Act of 2025 aims to reform federal supervised release by requiring individualized assessments before imposing supervision and establishing a presumption for early termination based on compliance. The bill also mandates a report on providing law enforcement availability pay to probation officers and allows certain prisoners without supervision terms to apply earned time credits for early release. Finally, it directs the GAO to study federal post-release supervision practices and workforce needs.

The Fair Air Enforcement Act of 2025 focuses on making extensive technical changes to the Clean Air Act. This bill primarily achieves this by completely repealing Section 304 of the Act. It also includes numerous conforming amendments across various sections of the Clean Air Act and the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 to remove all references to the repealed section.

The Upper Price River Watershed Project Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 124.23 acres of specified Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land to the City of Price, Utah. This transfer is explicitly for the City's use for defined public purposes, overriding standard land disposal regulations. The conveyance is contingent upon a request from the City and is subject to any existing legal rights on the property.

This bill amends federal law to explicitly state that state traffic laws apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads managed by the National Park Service within a System unit. Consequently, visitors driving within these areas must adhere to the traffic regulations, such as speed limits, established by the surrounding state. Violations of these state traffic laws within the park boundaries will now be enforceable.

This bill authorizes the use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on specific, named roads within the boundaries of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. For travel on these designated "covered roads," the bill mandates that users must adhere to Utah state vehicle laws rather than standard federal park regulations. This action specifically permits OHV use on routes like the Burr Trail Road and Notom Bullfrog Road within the park.

The Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act prioritizes updating travel management plans on public lands to ensure access for motorized and off-road vehicles. It mandates that federal agencies map and maintain vehicle routes, specifically protecting access in areas designated as "disability-accessible land." The bill establishes strict criteria for closing roads, generally prohibiting closures that reduce overall motorized access unless safety is directly threatened. Furthermore, any road closed under these provisions must be replaced with an appropriate alternative route within one year.

The Border Lands Conservation Act focuses on enhancing border security and managing federal lands adjacent to the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico. It mandates infrastructure improvements, allows for increased access to wilderness areas for security operations, and establishes a new initiative to manage hazardous fuels near the border. Furthermore, the Act requires extensive reporting on environmental damage caused by illegal immigration and prohibits using federal funds to house undocumented immigrants on most federal lands.

The Safe Transit Accountability Act clarifies the chain of command for public transit safety decisions by designating the agency's "accountable executive" as the final decision-maker. This executive will resolve disagreements within the Safety Committee and has ultimate responsibility for implementing safety and asset management plans. This ensures a single, clearly identified leader is accountable for transit safety outcomes.

The Charlie Kirk Act modifies how the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) disseminates information about the United States overseas, generally prohibiting its distribution within the U.S. This legislation establishes a 12-year delay before materials shared abroad can be made available domestically through the Archivist of the United States. Furthermore, the bill reinforces restrictions on using USAGM funds for domestic influence activities.

This resolution formally condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honors his life and legacy as a devoted husband, father, and founder of Turning Point USA. It recognizes his commitment to encouraging civil discourse on college campuses across the nation. The Senate also extends its deepest sympathies to his surviving family.

The University of Utah Research Park Act officially confirms that the University's use of approximately 593.54 acres of specific land in Salt Lake City as a research park is a valid public purpose. This confirmation aligns with the original 1970 agreement with the Secretary of the Interior and the requirements of the Act of June 14, 1926. The bill also validates other related university uses on this land under the same historical framework.

The Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025 prohibits the EPA from reassigning the renewable fuel obligations of small refineries that have received an exemption extension. This ensures that the obligated volume remains with the exempt refinery rather than being shifted to other obligated parties. Furthermore, the fuel produced by these exempt small refineries must still be counted when calculating a company's total production for compliance purposes.

The Department of War Restoration Act of 2025 officially renames the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This legislation also changes the title of the head of the department from the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of War. All existing laws and documents referencing the former names will be updated to reflect these new titles.

The Protecting American Jobs Act fundamentally restructures the National Labor Relations Act by shifting enforcement power away from the NLRB's administrative process. This bill limits the Board's rulemaking authority and replaces unfair labor practice complaints with direct civil actions filed in federal court. Consequently, the NLRB's role is narrowed primarily to investigation, requiring it to update all existing regulations to conform to these changes.

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 Safeguarding American Tourism Act adjusts existing maritime laws, primarily exempting very large passenger vessels (800+ berths) from certain requirements under the Passenger Vessel Safety Act and the Jones Act regarding crewing and citizenship. Additionally, the bill clarifies the discretionary authority of officers regarding temporary landing permits for alien crewmen. This legislation ensures that these exemptions do not override other applicable U.S. laws governing coastwise trade.

The Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act updates regulations governing which passenger vessels can operate between U.S. ports. This change clarifies that a ship can qualify for coastwise endorsement even if it makes a stop at a foreign port, provided the itinerary connects U.S. locations where coastwise laws apply. The bill aims to modernize rules for domestic passenger travel while ensuring compliance with all other applicable U.S. laws.

The Open America's Ports Act significantly reforms maritime regulations by repealing domestic requirements under the Passenger Vessel Safety Act (PVSA). This legislation creates specific exemptions to the Jones Act requirements for vessels transporting passengers between U.S. ports, even if the itinerary includes a foreign stop. The bill also adjusts citizenship and crew requirements for these specified passenger vessels. Finally, it includes conforming amendments to ensure consistency across related maritime laws.

This bill establishes an expedited process for Congress to disapprove of emergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia Council. Under this measure, most D.C. emergency laws will be paused for ninety days upon enactment, allowing Congress time to review and potentially reject them. Only emergency acts immediately transmitted to Congress by the D.C. Council Chairman will take immediate effect.

This joint resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a temporary amendment passed by the D.C. Council concerning open meeting rules. Specifically, it rejects the "Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025." By passing this resolution, Congress prevents the D.C. temporary rule change from taking effect.