Legislative Activity

This bill proposes imposing a 30 percent import duty on all sheep and lamb products originating from Australia or New Zealand. This new duty would take effect 30 days after the law is enacted and would be applied in addition to any existing import taxes.

The Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act increases the dollar thresholds for mandatory currency transaction and suspicious activity reports to reduce administrative burdens on financial institutions. The bill also mandates periodic inflation adjustments for these thresholds and requires the Treasury Department to review and modernize reporting forms to improve efficiency. Additionally, it extends the requirement for the FinCEN Director to provide annual testimony before Congress.

This bill, the Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act, expands the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to include the Secretary of the Interior for certain land and resource transactions. It mandates CFIUS review of land or resource deals involving foreign persons from specified adversarial nations. This ensures greater scrutiny over foreign acquisitions near sensitive U.S. public lands and resources.

This resolution expresses strong support for the Iranian people protesting for freedom, democracy, and basic human rights against the repressive Islamic Republic. It condemns the regime's brutal crackdown on demonstrators and demands an end to violence and the release of political prisoners. Furthermore, it urges the U.S. government to work with allies to deter further lethal violence against protesters.

This bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to temporarily exclude certain False Claims Act recoveries from being deposited into the Crime Victims Fund through fiscal year 2029. It also mandates a comprehensive audit by the Department of Justice Inspector General on the Fund's sustainability and the impact of recent legislative changes. The resulting report will provide recommendations for improving the Fund's effectiveness and oversight.

The S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act establishes a high-level, multi-agency federal task force to combat the illegal importation, distribution, and sale of unauthorized e-cigarettes. Co-chaired by the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, this group will coordinate enforcement strategies and share information. The task force is required to meet regularly and submit detailed semi-annual reports to Congress outlining enforcement actions and recommendations for new legal authorities.

The Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 imposes comprehensive sanctions on Russia's financial, military, and energy sectors in response to its war against Ukraine. This legislation cuts off major Russian banks from the U.S. financial system and bans new American investment in Russia. Additionally, the bill makes the existing sanctions authority against Iran permanent by removing its expiration date.

The ESA Amendments Act of 2025 proposes comprehensive reforms to the Endangered Species Act, aiming to shift the focus toward state-led conservation, voluntary private land agreements, and streamlined federal permitting. The bill introduces a prioritized, schedule-based approach for listing species while increasing transparency regarding agency data, litigation, and economic impacts. By narrowing the scope of federal regulatory authority and environmental reviews, the legislation seeks to balance species protection with infrastructure development and economic interests.

Alyssa's Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to help schools develop emergency response maps and comprehensive master plans for preventing and responding to school shootings. The bill also significantly expands the Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Evidence-based Practices to enhance research, technical assistance, and the development of new safety technologies like panic alarms. Furthermore, it mandates the creation of a National School Safety Data Center to analyze nationwide school safety issues and trends. Finally, the Act sets technical standards for federally funded emergency response maps and requires ongoing reporting on national planning efforts.

This act establishes the **Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025**. It amends existing law to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Institute specifically within the State of Utah. This new institute will focus on research related to forest health and wildfire prevention in the region.

This act officially confirms that the University of Utah's use of approximately 593.54 acres of land in Salt Lake City for its research park constitutes a valid public purpose under federal law. It validates the existing use established by the 1970 Department of the Interior approval and any consistent future uses related to the university research park.

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

This bill establishes new federal requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) contracting with Medicare Part D and Medicaid plans, effective in 2027. It mandates specific payment standards for pharmacies, requires PBMs to pass manufacturer rebates directly to patients and plan sponsors, and strictly prohibits steering patients toward specific pharmacies. Additionally, the legislation enhances transparency by expanding drug price reporting requirements for all types of pharmacies within the Medicaid program.

This bill, the Pharmacists Fight Back in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act, establishes new rules for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) administering prescription drug benefits for federal employees. It mandates specific reimbursement rates for pharmacies and prohibits PBMs from engaging in anti-competitive practices like steering patients to affiliated pharmacies. The legislation also institutes civil monetary penalties and potential debarment for PBMs that fail to comply with these new requirements.

This bill exempts specific, carefully defined less-than-lethal projectile devices and their ammunition from the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition. It also removes these qualifying devices from regulation under the National Firearms Act. The legislation establishes clear criteria, including velocity limits and design restrictions, to ensure the exemption applies only to tools intended for de-escalation rather than lethal force. Manufacturers can request official classification for their products to confirm eligibility for these tax and regulatory benefits.

This bill proposes to repeal Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act, which currently restricts United States assistance to Azerbaijan. The repeal is supported by findings that Azerbaijan has been a steadfast ally offering critical cooperation and demonstrating a commitment to peace in the South Caucasus. By removing this restriction, the legislation aims to allow for full U.S. assistance to the nation.

This resolution strongly condemns the Iranian government for its ongoing, state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority, which violates international human rights laws. It documents systematic abuses, including economic restrictions, denial of education, and arbitrary arrests, noting that these actions may constitute a crime against humanity. The resolution calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned Bahais and urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to condemn these violations and impose sanctions on responsible officials.

The Deepfake Liability Act amends Section 230 to impose a duty of care on online platforms regarding cyberstalking and intimate privacy violations, including nonconsensual deepfakes. This protection is conditional on platforms implementing reasonable processes for prevention, data logging, and content removal. The bill also strengthens the TAKE IT DOWN Act by expanding its notice and removal process to cover these specific violations within 48 hours.

This Concurrent Resolution formally denounces the ideology of socialism based on its historical outcomes. It asserts that socialist principles have consistently led to totalitarian regimes, mass atrocities, and economic collapse worldwide. The resolution contrasts these failures with the founding principles of the United States, concluding with a statement opposing the implementation of socialist policies domestically.

The SAWMILL Act establishes the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program within the Department of Agriculture. This program provides loan guarantees to rural sawmills and wood-processing facilities located near federal lands needing ecological restoration. These facilities must help substantially reduce the cost of removing vegetation from high-priority federal lands. The total loan guarantees are capped at $220 million.