Legislative Activity

The FARMER Act adjusts federal premium support for certain whole-farm and enterprise-unit crop insurance plans, setting specific subsidy percentages for those options. It also increases the government's premium subsidy rate for the supplemental coverage option from 65% to 80%. Finally, the bill mandates a study on expanding the geographic scope of this supplemental coverage option.

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025 aims to stabilize the agricultural labor force by creating a pathway to legal status for current undocumented farmworkers and modernizing the H-2A temporary worker program. The bill also mandates the implementation of a new, high-security electronic employment verification system across all industries, with specific deadlines for agricultural employers. Overall, it seeks to secure the existing workforce while establishing new compliance standards and protections for future agricultural labor.

The CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025 aims to overhaul how veterans receive assistance with their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefit claims. It establishes new rules for the recognition, fees, and conduct of agents and attorneys who represent veterans. The bill also mandates increased transparency regarding available assistance and requires a review of the entire representative recognition process.

The Local Food Recycling and Regenerative Opportunities Act establishes a new federal tax credit for individuals who divert residential food waste from landfills. This credit covers 30% of the costs for purchasing qualifying food recycling appliances and subscribing to organic waste collection services. The measure aims to incentivize household-level food waste management through financial benefits, which expire after 2031.

The Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act clarifies the budgetary treatment of certain financial assistance provided under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). Specifically, it ensures that WIFIA assistance repaid entirely through non-Federal revenue sources is counted as non-Federal funding for budgetary purposes. This change affects how these loans and guarantees are categorized under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990.

This resolution formally commends United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens upon his retirement after 29 years of dedicated public service. It recognizes his extensive career, highlighting his leadership in establishing key divisions to combat cartel activity and support agents. The bill serves as an official acknowledgment of his faithfulness and commitment to the Border Patrol's mission.

The STATES 2.0 Act aims to respect state and tribal authority by exempting marijuana activities compliant with local law from federal drug prohibitions. It mandates federal regulation of interstate cannabis commerce while establishing a new federal excise tax to cover oversight costs. Furthermore, the bill directs the FDA to respect tribal self-governance in marijuana regulation and requires a study on the effects of legalization on traffic safety.

The SOAR Act of 2025 aims to significantly reform Medicare access to supplemental oxygen by removing it from the competitive bidding program and establishing new payment rates. The bill also mandates clearer documentation requirements for medical necessity using electronic templates and restores clinical judgment in claim audits. Finally, it establishes specific rights for oxygen beneficiaries and improves reimbursement for respiratory therapists.

The Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act establishes a specific P visa pathway for temporary workers employed by traveling carnivals, circuses, and associated concession providers. This new classification ensures essential mobile entertainment staff can enter the U.S. while adhering to existing H-2B temporary worker program regulations. The law mandates that the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Labor develop and finalize the necessary rules within one year of enactment.

The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 updates federal housing tax credit allocations to reflect current economic realities and boosts minimum state allotments. It reforms tenant eligibility rules to stabilize tenancy and enhance protections for vulnerable residents, including victims of abuse. The bill also provides disaster relief for property owners, increases incentives for housing the extremely low-income, and directs greater resources toward Native American and rural housing needs. Finally, it streamlines administrative processes and signals a future focus on data transparency and discouraging restrictive local zoning.

The Trade Review Act of 2025 requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours when imposing new or increased import duties, detailing the justification and impact. These new duties will automatically expire after 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval. Furthermore, Congress can swiftly override any new duty by passing a joint resolution of disapproval.

This bill, the Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act, amends existing law to impose strict time limits on national monument designations made under the Antiquities Act. Designations will automatically expire after six months or the end of the current Congressional session unless Congress passes new legislation to extend them. Furthermore, if a monument designation expires or is rejected by Congress, the same land cannot be designated again for 25 years.

The Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025 aims to protect students' rights to join single-sex social organizations at colleges receiving federal funding. This bill prevents institutions from taking adverse action against students or groups solely because of sex-based membership policies. It ensures these organizations are treated fairly compared to other campus groups regarding participation and privileges. Ultimately, the Act safeguards a student's freedom to choose their associations, including single-sex clubs.

The Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises Act (RIFLE Act) eliminates the existing federal tax on firearm transfers. This legislation strikes the relevant section from the Internal Revenue Code and makes necessary technical updates to related statutes. Importantly, this Act does not grant the Consumer Product Safety Commission any new authority over regulated firearms.

The CARE Act of 2025 mandates that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) test a new payment model for emergency services. This model will allow Medicare to pay ground ambulance providers for emergency responses, even when a patient does not ultimately require transport under Medicare Part B. The five-year demonstration aims to evaluate the impact of covering these non-transport emergency responses on patient access and resource utilization.

The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 imposes sweeping economic penalties on the Russian Federation in response to its aggression against Ukraine. This legislation mandates severe, immediate sanctions against key Russian officials, financial institutions, and energy sector entities, including asset freezes and trade prohibitions. Furthermore, the Act dramatically increases import duties on Russian goods and requires the President to review and reimpose these measures until Russia negotiates a lasting peace with Ukraine.

The Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2025 significantly reforms existing federal grant programs supporting wood and forest product facilities. It renames and increases funding authorization for the Community Wood Facilities Grant Program while raising the maximum grant amount and recipient cost-share requirement. Additionally, the bill expands eligible activities under the Wood Innovations Grant Program to specifically include the construction of new forest products manufacturing facilities.

The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025 establishes a new federal program to test methods for increasing the purchase of nutrient-rich dairy products by households using SNAP benefits. The Secretary of Agriculture will award competitive grants to eligible entities to implement incentive projects at the point of sale. These projects must prioritize direct incentives that can only be spent on buying more eligible dairy items, and all projects will undergo rigorous independent evaluation. The Act also mandates the transition of existing dairy incentive projects into this new framework without interruption.

The Mining Schools Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program, administered by the Secretary of Energy, to strengthen domestic mining education at specialized institutions. These grants aim to train the next generation of professionals needed for the nation's energy and mineral supply by focusing on modern extraction, critical minerals, and environmental responsibility. The Act also creates the Mining Professional Development Advisory Board to guide the grant selection process and repeals the older Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute Act of 1984.

The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 establishes a national standard for carrying concealed handguns across state lines. This act allows individuals legally permitted to carry in their home state to carry concealed in any other state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms. The law does not override private property restrictions or prohibitions on government property, but it provides protections and legal recourse for those traveling in compliance with the new federal standard.