Legislative Activity

The "Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act" prohibits federal agencies from contracting with companies that boycott Israel, starting January 1, 2026, for contracts exceeding $100,000. Companies must certify they are not participating in such boycotts, and contracts will include clauses prohibiting these activities. The Act includes enforcement mechanisms for violations, while clarifying that it does not infringe upon First Amendment rights or take a position on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

The "Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act" prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from funding biomedical research involving vertebrate animal testing in countries of concern, such as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. It also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to notify Congress when a country is added to the list of foreign countries of concern. This prohibition extends to funding provided through grants, contracts, or other means to entities based in these countries.

This bill recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month and the significant contributions of Jewish Americans to various fields. It addresses the alarming rise of antisemitism, especially since October 7, 2023, and urges elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society to actively counter antisemitism. The bill also calls for educating the public about Jewish-American achievements and ensuring the safety and dignity of Jewish Americans in all areas of life.

This bill recognizes the importance of mathematics and statistics in driving innovation and supporting STEM disciplines, while also aiming to increase public understanding and appreciation of these fields. It acknowledges the underrepresentation of certain groups in mathematical sciences and supports efforts to diversify the workforce. The bill designates April as Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, encouraging activities that inspire interest in these fields and celebrating their role in various aspects of American life.

The Hudson River Protection Act prohibits vessels from anchoring on a specified portion of the Hudson River, except in designated anchorage areas established before 2021, to protect the river's environmental and cultural resources.

The "Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration Act" aims to enhance the security of international supply chains for critical minerals and rare earth elements by allowing the Secretary of the Interior to create memorandums of understanding with foreign countries to cooperate on mapping these resources. This cooperation seeks to ensure that US and allied companies have priority in developing these resources, facilitate private investment, and protect mapping data from unauthorized access. The Act outlines specific cooperative activities, including data analysis, resource assessment, training, and promotion of collaboration between US entities and those in partner countries. It also requires the Secretary to notify Congress, collaborate with the Secretary of State, and consult with the private sector in prioritizing partner countries and assessing private sector interest.

The Deafblind DATA Act requires the Director of the Bureau of the Census to submit a report to Congress on the feasibility of publishing a table and expanding data collection on individuals with combined hearing and vision loss in the American Community Survey. Starting in 2026, the Director must publish a table annually summarizing American Community Survey respondents who identify as both deaf and blind, including demographic and socioeconomic data, sorted by state. The Director must ensure that no personally identifiable information is published.

The "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" mandates that individuals provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to include these requirements and directs states to reject applications lacking such proof. The Act also outlines acceptable forms of documentation, verification processes, and penalties for non-compliance, while allowing provisional ballots under certain conditions. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must notify state election officials when an individual becomes a naturalized citizen.

This bill addresses the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war during the 1999 Kosovo conflict, focusing on the case of U.S. citizen Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman. It calls for accountability and justice for survivors, urging both the Kosovo and Serbian governments to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of these crimes. The bill also requests the U.S. government to strengthen its commitment to preventing gender-based violence and to support educational, research, and advocacy projects in Kosovo.

The SAVE Our Poultry Act amends existing legislation to include highly pathogenic avian influenza as a high-priority research area. It allows research grants to be used for the development of more effective poultry vaccines, to enhance biosecurity procedures, and to study the potential impact of vaccination on poultry markets.

The Veterans for Mustangs Act amends the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, prioritizing humane fertility control methods for managing wild horse and burro populations. It requires the Secretary to immediately take steps to manage population levels when necessary. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is directed to prioritize training and hiring military veterans to administer these fertility controls, offering them compensation and contracting opportunities. Contracted veterans will not be considered federal employees.

The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to limit consumer reporting agencies from sharing credit report information when a person requests a credit report for a residential mortgage loan. Consumer reporting agencies can only furnish this information if the entity has a firm offer of credit or insurance, has the consumer's authorization, or has an existing relationship with the consumer as a mortgage lender, servicer, or financial institution. This act aims to protect consumers' privacy during the home buying process by limiting the amount of entities that get access to their credit information. The changes will take effect 180 days after the Act is enacted.

The "NO TIME TO Waste Act" aims to significantly reduce food loss and waste through a variety of initiatives. It establishes an Office of Food Loss and Waste, promotes public-private partnerships, and launches a national education campaign to change consumer behavior. The act also focuses on improving coordination between government agencies, supporting food recovery infrastructure, and prioritizing research and grant programs related to food waste reduction. Ultimately, this bill seeks to achieve a 50% reduction in food loss and waste by 2030, addressing climate change, food security, and public health concerns.

The SOAR Act of 2025 aims to improve access to supplemental oxygen therapy for Medicare beneficiaries by removing oxygen equipment from competitive bidding programs, establishing fair payment rates, and ensuring access to respiratory therapists. It mandates specific service standards for oxygen suppliers, requires electronic templates for documenting medical necessity to prevent fraud, and restores clinical inference in claim reviews. The act also establishes a series of beneficiary rights, including the right to choose suppliers, receive clear communication, and have faulty equipment repaired or replaced promptly. Finally, the Act requires annual and monthly notices to beneficiaries regarding their benefits and cost-sharing responsibilities.

The Youth Lead Act amends the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to allocate $5,000,000 in grants annually from 2026 through 2030. These grants are specifically for youth organizations, supporting their programs and initiatives.

The Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 expresses the sense of Congress regarding China's treatment of Uyghurs and other minorities, and it outlines several actions for the U.S. government to take, including coordinating with allies, supporting human rights advocates, and ensuring access to language training for Foreign Service officers. The Act requires the Secretary of State to develop strategies to address human rights concerns in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, advocate for access to detention facilities, and promote the release of prisoners detained for their ethnic or religious identities. It also directs the President to advocate for Uyghur rights within the United Nations.

The "Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025" aims to combat piracy, particularly off the Somali coast and in the Gulf of Aden, by imposing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in these activities. These sanctions include asset blocking and visa restrictions, with exceptions for humanitarian aid and U.S. national security interests. The President is granted the authority to implement these sanctions and may waive them if deemed crucial to U.S. national security.

The Bolstering Research And Innovation Now (BRAIN) Act aims to strengthen brain tumor research and treatment development through various initiatives. This includes fostering transparency of biospecimen collections, establishing a Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network, promoting cancer clinical trial awareness, creating pilot programs for brain tumor survivor care, and directing the FDA to issue guidance that ensures brain tumor patient access to clinical trials. The Act authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support these efforts.

The Infrastructure Project Acceleration Act aims to expedite the approval process for large-scale manufacturing projects in the U.S. by exempting "priority manufacturing projects" from certain environmental regulations and limiting judicial review. It prioritizes state and tribal environmental reviews, and designates the D.C. Circuit Court as the sole venue for legal challenges to the Act. This bill intends to streamline the development of significant manufacturing facilities while reducing potential delays from environmental concerns and lawsuits.

The Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025 requires the State Department to report on links between Haitian political and economic elites and criminal gangs, and it mandates sanctions on foreign individuals identified as being involved in this collusion. The President can block transactions, deny visas, and revoke existing visas of those sanctioned, with exceptions for humanitarian aid and national interest waivers. This act aims to address how collusion between elites and gangs threatens the Haitian people and U.S. interests, but will terminate 5 years after enactment.