Legislative Activity

The LOCOMOTIVES Act amends the Clean Air Act to prevent states from creating emission standards for locomotives and engines used in locomotives that engage in interstate commerce. This ensures consistent regulations for the railway industry across different states, specifically those providing common carrier railroad transportation.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that allowed California to set its own vehicle emissions standards under the Advanced Clean Cars II Waiver. By disapproving this rule, the bill prevents California from implementing stricter emission standards and effectively maintains federal control over vehicle emission standards.

This bill nullifies the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule that designated the San Francisco Bay-Delta population of Longfin Smelt as an endangered species. By disapproving the rule, the bill removes the protections and regulations associated with the endangered species status for this specific population of Longfin Smelt.

This bill disapproves and nullifies an EPA rule that allows California to set its own stricter pollution control standards for heavy-duty vehicles and engines. The rule covers emission warranties, maintenance, advanced clean truck standards, zero-emission airport shuttles, and powertrain certification. By disapproving the rule, the bill aims to prevent California from implementing these specific environmental regulations.

The ANCHOR Act requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) Director to develop a plan to improve cybersecurity and telecommunications for the U.S. Academic Research Fleet, including assessments of needs, costs, and opportunities for shared solutions. The plan will address network capabilities for scientific missions, cybersecurity recommendations, and a spending plan involving multiple stakeholders. The Act allows the Director to support cyberinfrastructure and cybersecurity upgrades to the fleet, and requires a progress report on the plan's implementation.

The "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the presentation of three Congressional Gold Medals to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. These medals will be given to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum for public display. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to fund the medal production.

The DISASTER Act of 2025 requires the Office of Management and Budget to submit an annual report to Congress detailing all federal disaster-related assistance spending, including obligations for response, recovery, and mitigation, starting with the fiscal year 2027 budget. This report will provide a comprehensive overview of disaster spending by agency, account, specific disaster, and type of assistance, and will be publicly available in a searchable format. The goal of this act is to improve transparency and inform budget decisions related to disaster relief.

The CLEAR Skies Act incentivizes the production and sale of unleaded aviation gasoline through a tax credit for producers, aiming to reduce lead exposure. The credit amount varies annually from 2026 to 2030. It also directs the Comptroller General to study the price and market dynamics of unleaded aviation gas and report findings to Congress.

The "FDA Modernization Act 3.0" mandates the replacement of animal testing references with "nonclinical testing" references in specific sections of the Code of Federal Regulations, aligning with the FDA's efforts to modernize drug development and evaluation. This change aims to promote innovative, non-animal testing methods for assessing the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and biological products. The Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement these changes through an interim final rule within one year.

The "Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act" increases the maximum loan amounts for certain energy-related projects from $5.5 million to $10 million. It requires the Small Business Administration to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the industries and geographic areas receiving these loans. This act aims to provide greater financial support for small businesses investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and countering its support for terrorism by imposing sanctions on those involved in Iran's energy sector and those who provide financial support for its destabilizing activities. It mandates sanctions on foreign entities involved in processing, exporting, or selling Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemicals, while also establishing an interagency working group to coordinate and enforce these sanctions. The Act also amends existing legislation to require the identification of individuals involved in sanctionable activities or sanctions evasion related to Iranian oil and gas sales.

The Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act aims to improve special districts' access to federal financial assistance. It mandates the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to provide guidance on how federal agencies should recognize special districts as local government units. Federal agencies will then be required to update their policies to align with this guidance. Finally, the OMB Director must report to Congress on how well agencies have implemented the new guidance.

The TAKE IT DOWN Act aims to combat the spread of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, including deepfakes, online. It establishes criminal penalties for intentionally sharing such images without consent, with increased penalties for depictions involving minors. The Act also requires online platforms to create a process for users to report and request the removal of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions within 48 hours, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. It defines key terms related to consent, digital forgeries, and covered platforms, while also ensuring that the rest of the law remains valid if any part is deemed unenforceable.

The "Save Our Sequoias Act" aims to protect giant sequoia groves from wildfires, insects, and drought by streamlining environmental review processes for emergency response projects, establishing a collaborative coalition, and creating a reforestation strategy. This act directs the Secretary to create agreements, assessments, and strike teams to address threats to giant sequoias on both public and National Forest System lands. It also establishes grant programs and amends existing laws to support these efforts, including stewardship contracting and good neighbor agreements. Finally, the act authorizes appropriations for these protection and restoration activities.

The "Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025" permanently expands Medicare telehealth access for Indian health programs and urban Indian organizations. It broadens the definition of originating sites to include any location in the United States where an eligible individual is located, including their home. The Act also ensures coverage and payment for specific audio-only telehealth services provided by these programs. These changes aim to improve healthcare access for tribal communities by making telehealth more readily available.

The "Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act" establishes the Foundation for Standards and Metrology, a nonprofit organization, to support the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in advancing measurement science, technical standards, and technology. The Foundation will foster collaboration among researchers, universities, industries, and nonprofits to boost U.S. economic security. It is governed by a Board of Directors and will support NIST through various activities, including research, commercialization, and education, and is authorized to receive and use funds to support its activities. The Foundation will develop strategic plans, publish annual reports, and adhere to strict standards of conduct and financial transparency.

The COMPLETE Care Act aims to improve access to behavioral healthcare by providing financial incentives for integrating these services into primary care settings through Medicare. It increases Medicare payments for specific behavioral health services provided in primary care settings from 2027-2029 and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to offer technical assistance to primary care practices integrating behavioral health services. The bill allocates funding from 2025 through 2029 to support these technical assistance efforts.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 3817 Marysville Boulevard in Sacramento, California, as the "Grantland Johnson Post Office." It also mandates that any reference to this facility in U.S. documents will now refer to it as the Grantland Johnson Post Office.

This bill recognizes and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 2025. It acknowledges the Marine Corps' distinguished history, readiness, and role as a premier fighting force. The bill also encourages Americans to celebrate the anniversary through various activities and community engagement.

The "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" enables individuals with valid concealed carry permits or the legal right to carry concealed firearms in their home state to do so across state lines, provided they are not federally prohibited from possessing firearms and carry a valid photo ID. This law respects private and state/local government restrictions on firearms, protects individuals from unwarranted arrest, and allows legal action for violations of these rights. It also permits concealed carry in National Parks and other federal lands open to the public and clarifies that handguns include magazines and ammunition.