Legislative Activity

The Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025 initiates a 20-year demonstration project aimed at helping blind Americans receiving Social Security disability benefits return to work. For the first 10 years, eligibility for benefits will be determined without considering substantial gainful activity, and benefits will be reduced based on earnings above a set amount, incentivizing employment without immediate loss of support. The project waives certain benefit requirements to facilitate successful employment, with participants having the option to opt out after the initial 10-year period. This act aims to support blind individuals in their transition back to the workforce while maintaining a safety net.

The "Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act" amends Section 529 savings accounts to include expenses related to postsecondary credentialing programs. This allows 529 funds to cover costs like tuition, fees, books, supplies, and testing fees for recognized programs and credentials, as defined by the bill. These changes would apply to distributions made after the bill is enacted.

The "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act" prohibits the use of the DeepSeek application on government devices, with exceptions for law enforcement, national security, and security research. The Office of Management and Budget is tasked with creating guidelines for executive agencies to remove DeepSeek from their information technology. Any authorized use of DeepSeek under the exceptions requires documented risk mitigation actions.

The "Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act" establishes a "Ski Area Fee Retention Account" within the Treasury, directing ski area permit fees collected by the Secretary of Agriculture into this account. These funds will be used to support the administration, maintenance, and improvement of ski areas and related visitor services within the National Forest System. A majority of the fees collected at a specific unit will be reinvested into that unit, with a smaller portion available for use across other National Forest System units. The funds cannot be used for wildfire suppression or land acquisition.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to nullify a U.S. Forest Service rule titled "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions." By passing this measure, Congress prevents the rule from taking effect and ensures it has no force or effect.

The US-Kazakhstan Trade Modernization Act authorizes the President to grant Kazakhstan permanent normal trade relations status. This legislation recognizes Kazakhstan’s compliance with international freedom of emigration requirements and its commitment to World Trade Organization standards. By terminating the application of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974, the bill aims to modernize and solidify the bilateral trade relationship between the two nations.

The Cost Estimates Improvement Act requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) to include the impact of debt servicing costs in their official legislative cost estimates. This legislation aims to provide a more comprehensive view of the long-term fiscal consequences of proposed federal spending and tax policies.

The Fair Access to Banking Act prohibits large financial institutions and payment networks from denying services to law-abiding businesses based on subjective, politically motivated, or reputational criteria. The bill mandates that financial institutions use impartial, quantitative, risk-based standards to evaluate customers rather than category-based exclusions. To ensure compliance, the legislation establishes enforcement mechanisms through federal regulators and provides a legal pathway for businesses to sue for damages if they are unfairly denied access to financial services.

The Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act aims to update federal tariff classifications for water-resistant garments. By removing specific criteria from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, this bill seeks to modernize how apparel is categorized in relation to water-resistance standards.

This resolution calls on the United Nations Security Council to immediately impose an arms embargo against the Burmese military (the Tatmadaw) in response to the 2021 coup and ongoing human rights abuses. It outlines that the embargo should remain in place until the military releases detained leaders, restores democratic governance, and ends violence against civilians and ethnic minorities.

The Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 aims to immediately rescind diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates across the federal government, including shutting down related offices and banning specific ideological training for federal personnel and contractors. The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for DEI activities by grant recipients and mandates that federal advisory committees cease all such practices or face termination. Furthermore, it establishes strong enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals to sue violators and seek financial penalties for non-compliance.

The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025 establishes federal tax credits for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship-granting organizations. These organizations provide K–12 education scholarships to students from lower- and middle-income households to cover tuition, tutoring, and other qualified educational expenses. The bill also protects the autonomy of participating schools and scholarship organizations from government interference while ensuring that scholarship funds remain tax-free for recipient families.

The Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act permanently codifies the ability for patients to receive cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services from the comfort of their own homes. By authorizing telehealth delivery and virtual physician supervision, the bill expands access to these essential services while removing restrictive geographic requirements. This legislation ensures that the flexibility established during the COVID-19 pandemic remains a permanent, standard feature of Medicare coverage.

The Abundant American Resources Act of 2025 mandates that federal agencies conduct comprehensive studies to determine the economic value of mineral, oil, and natural gas deposits located within restricted onshore and offshore federal lands. These assessments aim to quantify the potential resources currently held in areas such as national monuments and protected environmental zones. The findings must be completed within three years of the bill's enactment.

The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025 establishes a federal tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, which provide financial assistance for K-12 educational expenses. This initiative aims to expand school choice by helping eligible families cover costs such as tuition, tutoring, and educational therapies. The bill also includes robust protections to ensure the autonomy of participating private and religious schools and the freedom of parents to direct their children's education.

This bill recognizes the significant historical and ongoing contributions of tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to communities across the United States through charitable activities, volunteer work, and financial support for members. It expresses the sense of Congress that these societies are a valuable support system that addresses unmet needs and generates substantial returns to the U.S. through their tax-exempt status. The bill also advocates for the continued promotion of fraternal benefit societies.

The "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" ensures that infants born alive after an abortion receive the same medical care as any other newborn, mandating immediate hospitalization and requiring healthcare practitioners to report any failures to comply. Violators face fines, imprisonment, and potential prosecution for homicide or attempted homicide, while the mother of the child cannot be prosecuted. The bill also allows the woman who had the abortion to file a civil action against anyone who violated the act. It defines abortion and attempts at abortion, and renames "Partial-Birth Abortions" to "Abortions" in relevant sections of the U.S. Code.

The Main Street Tax Certainty Act makes the 20% pass-through business income deduction permanent. By removing the current 2025 expiration date, this legislation ensures long-term tax relief for owners of qualified pass-through entities.

The Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act establishes the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and health care of their children. It mandates that the government cannot substantially burden these rights without a compelling interest and requires the use of the "strict scrutiny" legal standard in such cases. Additionally, the bill provides parents with the legal standing to challenge government interference in court and allows for the recovery of attorney's fees if they prevail.

The Defending American Jobs and Investment Act establishes a formal enforcement mechanism to counter foreign taxes that are extraterritorial or discriminatory toward U.S. interests. The bill mandates that the Treasury Secretary identify offending countries and engage in bilateral negotiations to seek the repeal of these taxes. Should these policies persist, the Act authorizes escalating retaliatory measures, including increased U.S. tax rates for citizens and corporations of the offending nation, as well as potential federal procurement restrictions.