Legislative Activity

The Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025 establishes a new minimum standard for pasteurized orange juice, requiring it to contain at least 10.0 percent by weight of orange juice solids, excluding added sweeteners. This revision updates the official identity standard for domestic orange juice production. The Secretary of Health and Human Services retains the authority to amend this standard in the future.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, Congress is officially rejecting and nullifying the specific DOE rule published in the Federal Register. Consequently, the DOE's proposed energy efficiency requirements for these commercial cooling units will not take effect.

The Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025 prohibits the issuance of F, J, or M nonimmigrant visas to nationals of the People's Republic of China. This measure specifically targets temporary student and research visas. The goal is to prevent individuals from entering the U.S. under these categories for study or research purposes.

The CAPE Canaveral Act mandates the relocation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) headquarters to Brevard County, Florida. This transfer of the agency's central office must be completed within one year of the Act's enactment.

The RECLAIM Act strengthens enforcement of civil rights laws for recipients of federal financial assistance. It mandates that noncompliance in any part of a program subjects the entire program to consequences, and requires repayment of federal funds if noncompliance is found for that fiscal year. Furthermore, the bill halts all related federal funding to recipients subject to a civil rights injunction until compliance is certified or one year passes.

The Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025 secures the existing state-run dredge and fill permitting programs for Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida, preventing the EPA from revoking their approval without an act of Congress. It also establishes a clear process for approving future comparable state programs, ensuring a smooth transition of permitting authority from the federal government to the state. This legislation clarifies the status of these state program approvals under federal administrative law.

The HELPER Act of 2025 establishes a new FHA mortgage insurance program to help first responders, educators, and law enforcement officers purchase homes. This program offers qualifying first-time homebuyers the potential for a zero down payment mortgage. A key feature is the elimination of monthly mortgage insurance premiums, though an upfront premium will still be charged.