Legislative Activity

The Share Holder Allocation for Rewards to Employees Plan Act (SHARE Plan Act) establishes a new corporate tax incentive for U.S. companies that distribute a significant amount of their stock equity to employees through formal, broad-based plans. Eligible "SHARE corporations" receive a 3 percentage point reduction in their corporate income tax rate. Crucially, stock received by employees under a qualified SHARE plan is excluded from the employee's gross income for federal tax purposes. The bill sets strict requirements for plan structure, employee participation, and minimum equity distribution ratios to qualify for these benefits.

The Veterans ACCESS Act of 2025 seeks to improve veterans' healthcare by revising the Veterans Community Care Program, enhancing mental health treatment programs, and implementing other healthcare improvements. Title I revises eligibility standards for community care, ensures veterans are informed about their options, and addresses care preferences and telehealth options. Title II standardizes eligibility for mental health programs, improves care quality, and ensures timely access to treatment. Title III focuses on improving healthcare services through online tools, modifying innovation programs, and increasing reporting on healthcare processes.

The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 clarifies the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) concerning entities already regulated by state insurance departments. This bill limits the CFPB's ability to enforce federal consumer protection laws against state-regulated entities acting within the business of insurance. The legislation prioritizes and supports the enforcement power of state insurance regulators over the CFPB in these specific areas.

This Act codifies and strengthens the trilateral partnership between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, building upon the commitments made at the Camp David summit. It emphasizes shared goals in the Indo-Pacific, including maritime security and countering disinformation. Crucially, the bill establishes a formal, regular US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue to ensure ongoing high-level communication between the legislative branches of the three nations.

This Act aims to prevent the proliferation of Iranian-made drones, which are being supplied to U.S. adversaries, by targeting the flow of Western technology used in their production. It mandates the Departments of Commerce and State to develop comprehensive strategies to stop the export of critical dual-use components, such as microelectronics, to Iran. Furthermore, the Department of Defense must identify military options to block Iran's access to these drone-related technologies and software.

The Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act expedites security assistance and defense sales to Middle Eastern and North African countries that have normalized relations with Israel and cooperate against Iranian threats. This process requires a shortened 15-day congressional notification period from the President for approved transfers. Furthermore, the State Department must submit regular, public reports detailing the security strategy, threat assessments, and progress in countering Iranian proxies. Crucially, the Act ensures that these provisions do not undermine Israel's qualitative military edge.

The OFAC Licensure for Investigators Act establishes a temporary pilot program allowing private companies to obtain licenses from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to conduct small, specific financial transactions for investigative purposes. This program requires close coordination with FinCEN and mandates detailed monthly reporting from participating firms. The OFAC Director must also provide annual public and classified reports to Congress regarding the program's operation and effectiveness until its scheduled five-year expiration.

This bill establishes a Senior Investor Taskforce within the SEC to identify and address financial challenges facing investors over 65, including scams and cognitive decline issues. It also mandates a comprehensive Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on the economic costs and response mechanisms related to financial exploitation of older adults. The Taskforce will report its findings and recommendations to Congress every two years before automatically terminating after ten years.

This bill mandates the U.S. Postal Service to establish and assign a new, unique ZIP Code for eight specific communities across the country. These communities include locations in California, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, and Wyoming. The Postal Service has 270 days from the bill's enactment to complete the assignment of these new mailing addresses.

The Supporting Upgraded Property Projects and Lending for Yards (SUPPLY) Act establishes a new federal insurance program, managed by HUD, to specifically back second mortgages used for financing the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). This legislation also directs the FHFA to allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase and securitize these newly insured ADU construction loans, subject to risk oversight. The goal is to increase the availability of financing for property owners looking to add secondary housing units.

The Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025 incentivizes the construction of new housing near public transit by awarding extra points on federal capital investment grants. These extra points are given to applicants whose jurisdictions have adopted "pro-housing policies," such as reducing parking minimums or streamlining approval processes for multi-family housing. The Secretary must consult with HUD to ensure these local policies are expected to result in measurable increases in housing, particularly for low-income residents.

The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act strictly prohibits the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to individuals. This legislation prevents the Fed from developing, testing, or implementing any digital currency that functions as a direct liability of the Federal Reserve. Furthermore, Congress asserts that any authority to create such a digital asset must explicitly come from Congress itself.

The **Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to establish clear regulatory frameworks for digital assets under the SEC and CFTC while strictly prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). It creates specific rules for the offering, trading, and custody of digital commodities, aiming to foster innovation through regulatory clarity. Ultimately, the legislation seeks to protect individual self-custody rights and prevent the creation of a government-controlled digital currency that could enable mass surveillance.

The Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement Act (PRICE Act) establishes a new competitive grant program to improve manufactured housing communities serving low- and moderate-income residents. These funds can be used for essential infrastructure repairs, resident health and safety upgrades, and community enhancement projects. Priority will be given to projects that ensure the long-term affordability and stability of the housing.

This bill reauthorizes the Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Program through fiscal year 2030. It ensures continued support for professionals working in public health and bio-preparedness by extending their eligibility for loan repayment. This action secures the program for five additional years.

The Transit Bus Affordability Act directs the Comptroller General to investigate the high costs associated with procuring new public transit buses in the United States. This review will compare U.S. costs against international benchmarks, analyze supply chain impacts, and examine current cost-reduction efforts. The goal is to provide recommendations to ensure federal, state, and local funds are used more efficiently for transit agency bus purchases.

The Strong Farms, Strong Future Act updates conservation programs by broadening definitions to explicitly include climate change mitigation and "enhancements." It revises how stewardship contract offers are evaluated to prioritize soil health and carbon sequestration goals. Furthermore, the bill mandates the creation of climate change mitigation bundles for producers and requires the Secretary to adjust conservation payments for inflation.

The COUNTER Act of 2025 addresses concerns over the People's Republic of China's (PRC) efforts to establish overseas military and strategic bases globally. This legislation mandates the Executive Branch to urgently develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to counter these PRC basing ambitions. Key requirements include an intelligence assessment of risks and the creation of an interagency task force to coordinate mitigation efforts against China's expansion. The law emphasizes proactive engagement with partner nations and regular reviews of the U.S. counter-strategy.

The Farmers First Act of 2025 significantly strengthens support for agricultural producers by enhancing the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. This legislation increases annual funding for the network and mandates the inclusion of dedicated crisis lines within supported programs. Furthermore, it formalizes partnerships between grant recipients and various healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive access to mental health and substance use treatment for farmers and ranchers.

The Minerals Security Partnership Authorization Act establishes a U.S. strategy to secure critical mineral supply chains through international cooperation with allies. This involves negotiating agreements to build resilient supply networks covering mining, processing, and manufacturing, aiming to reduce reliance on strategic competitors. The State Department is authorized to lead U.S. involvement in the Minerals Security Partnership to identify and support commercial projects that advance these national security goals.