Legislative Activity

The REACT Act mandates that power reactor licensees must provide enhanced financial reporting to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding their decommissioning trust funds. This new requirement compels licensees to detail the fund's earned interest, projected future rate of return, and a complete breakdown of all decommissioning expenditures. The goal is to increase accountability and transparency over these dedicated cleanup savings accounts.

This resolution expresses support for designating a National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week to highlight this common, lifelong condition that affects motor skills. The bill aims to increase public awareness, encourage better support and diagnosis from professionals, and promote research for those affected by DCD. It recognizes the challenges faced by individuals with DCD and encourages nationwide efforts to improve understanding and resources.

This resolution expresses the support of Congress for recognizing September 29, 2025, as the "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste." It highlights the severe global impacts of food waste on hunger and climate change, noting that nearly 40% of all food produced is lost annually. By supporting this awareness day, the bill encourages efforts to meet the U.S. goal of halving food loss and waste by 2030.

The Schools Want Accountability for Threats Act (SWAT Act) increases federal penalties for individuals who make threats involving fire, explosives, or false information targeting schools. This legislation specifically enhances punishments for threats made through the mail or across state lines against any recognized educational institution. Violators of these provisions now face up to 20 years in prison, a fine, or both.

This bill, the Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Welles Remy Crowther for his extraordinary heroism and sacrifice during the September 11, 2001, attacks. The medal will be presented to his mother, Alison Crowther, on behalf of Congress. The Act also permits the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs.

This resolution expresses support for designating September 19, 2025, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day." It highlights significant racial disparities in the diagnosis, support, and treatment received by Black autistic individuals. The bill encourages Americans to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and advocate for equitable access to culturally competent care and resources for this community across their lifespan.

This bill enacts a major internal reorganization of the Department of State by establishing a new Under Secretary for Management to centralize oversight of key operational functions. It creates dedicated Bureaus for areas like technology, administration, and consular affairs to streamline global support and logistics. The legislation also strengthens consular fraud prevention through enhanced data sharing and institutes new controls over foreign property acquisition in the U.S.

The Brownfield Revitalization and Remediation Act restores and expands the immediate tax deduction for qualified environmental remediation expenditures. This legislation brings back the ability for businesses to immediately expense cleanup costs incurred between 2025 and 2029. Furthermore, it broadens the scope of deductible expenses to include certain assessment and monitoring costs for contaminated sites. The Act also updates definitions to ensure more environmental cleanup activities qualify for this accelerated tax benefit.

The Stop CMV Act of 2025 aims to establish a national framework for screening newborns for congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV). This legislation authorizes federal funding for states to implement testing programs and improve data collection systems related to CMV. Furthermore, the bill mandates the expansion of research efforts through the NIH to improve CMV diagnostics, prevention, and treatment.

The Make America Healthy Again Act of 2025 officially codifies Executive Order 14212 into statutory law. This action transforms the existing executive order's rules and requirements into binding federal legislation. The bill ensures the provisions of the Executive Order have the full force and effect of law.

This bill, the **September 11 Day of Remembrance Act**, officially designates September 11th as a legal public holiday. This amendment updates federal law to recognize September 11th as the "September 11 Day of Remembrance," observed annually. Consequently, federal employees will observe this day as a recognized federal holiday.

The HEAL Act updates how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburses veterans for using personal vehicles for appointments, aligning the mileage rate with the GSA standard. This legislation explicitly bans the VA from charging veterans any travel deductibles for necessary care. Furthermore, it expands the list of approved providers who can offer transportation services to veterans.

The Coordinated Counterterrorism Act updates U.S. policy to enhance antiterrorism assistance provided to foreign nations. This expansion explicitly includes support for intelligence and military capabilities, broadening the scope beyond traditional law enforcement aid. The legislation also clarifies that this assistance can involve crucial information sharing with U.S. agencies.

The Safe Embassies Act requires the State Department to provide Congress with a detailed justification demonstrating the national security value of reopening any previously closed embassy or consulate. This amendment enhances congressional oversight of decisions related to restoring diplomatic posts.

The Fentanyl Kills Act establishes a new federal definition for "trafficked fentanyl," encompassing the manufacture, distribution, and financing of illicit fentanyl and its precursors. Crucially, this bill automatically equates engaging in the defined fentanyl trafficking activities with the crime of attempted murder. This change subjects individuals involved in fentanyl trafficking to the severe penalties associated with attempted murder charges.

The Transit Funding Flexibility Act amends federal law to allow Urbanized Area Formula grant funds to be used more flexibly for public transportation operating costs. It removes specific population-based restrictions on grant eligibility. Crucially, recipients must now annually certify they will maintain their local spending effort for federally funded equipment and facilities, or face a mandatory 13% reduction in future federal funding.

The Modernize Diplomatic Security Training Act mandates that certain Diplomatic Security special agents, particularly those in counterintelligence roles or serving in high-threat locations, must receive specialized counterintelligence training directly from the Department of State's Office of Counterintelligence. This legislation updates existing security laws to ensure critical personnel receive up-to-date, targeted training.

The Keeping Official Territories Eligible for Land-use Act (KOTEL Act) repeals Section 414 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986. This action removes an existing prohibition related to land use in official territories. The bill's purpose is to ensure these territories remain eligible for current land-use regulations.

The Giving Reservists A Valiant Eternity (GRAVE) Act expands eligibility for a government-provided headstone or grave marker from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This change specifically allows members of the Armed Forces Reserve components to receive this benefit, even if they do not meet the standard minimum active-duty service requirements. The bill ensures that qualifying reservists are honored with a marker regardless of their active-duty time.

The Secure Our Embassies Act emphasizes the critical need for enhanced security coordination among various State Department personnel responsible for protecting U.S. diplomatic missions abroad. It supports better integration between physical security, technology, and building operations staff to address complex threats. Furthermore, the bill mandates specific counterintelligence training for key security roles and requires the Secretary of State to report on plans to improve this coordination and training.