Legislative Activity

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 updates and expands the national strategy to mitigate earthquake risks across the U.S., where nearly half the population is vulnerable. This legislation broadens the program's scope to include the evaluation and retrofitting of critical buildings and infrastructure, explicitly incorporating Tribal governments into preparedness efforts. It also enhances scientific research, improves early warning systems, and authorizes specific funding levels for key federal agencies through fiscal year 2028.

This bill, the NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements Act, makes a technical amendment to the Federal Credit Union Act regarding membership in the Central Liquidity Facility. Specifically, it modifies the language concerning which credit unions are eligible for membership.

This bill focuses on improving California's public lands through major forest restoration, expanding outdoor recreation opportunities, and permanently protecting over 600,000 acres of new wilderness and scenic rivers. It establishes partnerships to clean up lands damaged by illegal activities and mandates updated fire management plans to increase forest resilience. The legislation also ensures existing utility infrastructure and Tribal access rights are respected within the newly designated conservation areas.

This bill reaffirms that the Lytton Rancheria of California is subject to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. This action authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land and place it into trust for the benefit of the Rancheria. Any land taken into trust will become part of the Rancheria's reservation and be managed under existing federal trust laws for Indian Tribes.

This Act establishes the **Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act** to create direct employer liability for federal law enforcement agencies when their officers violate an individual's constitutional or legal rights. It allows civil actions against the United States for officer misconduct, regardless of whether an official policy caused the violation or if the officer has individual immunity. This measure waives sovereign immunity for claims against federal agencies under these circumstances.

The Office of Fusion Act of 2025 reestablishes the Office of Fusion within the Department of Energy to accelerate the development and deployment of fusion energy. This office will enhance U.S. energy security by managing public-private partnerships aimed at starting construction on commercial fusion power plants by the end of 2028. It is tasked with coordinating federal efforts, ensuring a strong supply chain, and developing a commercial deployment roadmap for Congress.

This bill, the "Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act," excludes federal income tax on qualified relief payments received by individuals for losses, expenses, or damages resulting from federally declared wildfires occurring after December 31, 2014. This exclusion applies only to amounts not already covered by insurance or other sources. The tax benefit is effective for payments received after December 31, 2025.

This resolution formally congratulates the Los Angeles Dodgers on winning the 2025 Major League Baseball World Series. It celebrates the team's dedication and historic achievement during the season. The resolution directs that official copies be sent to the team's ownership, president, and manager.

This act directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study assessing the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. The study must be completed in consultation with state, local, and tribal entities. This legislation initiates the process for potential federal recognition of the region's unique heritage.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week beginning November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week." It recognizes the vital role school psychologists play in supporting student mental health, reducing learning barriers, and fostering academic success. The designation aims to honor these professionals and promote awareness of their essential contributions to schools and communities.

The Voter Purge Protection Act aims to safeguard voter registration by preventing states from removing individuals from voter rolls solely because they moved within the state. This legislation establishes strict standards for voter list maintenance, requiring objective proof before removal and allowing registered voters to update their address up to Election Day. Furthermore, it ensures that voters who move within a state can easily cast their ballot by updating their address at the polls.

The Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research (ANCHOR) Act mandates the National Science Foundation Director to develop a comprehensive plan to upgrade the cybersecurity and telecommunications capabilities of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. This plan must assess the necessary hardware, identify specific cybersecurity risks in collaboration with CISA and NIST, and detail a multi-agency funding strategy. The goal is to ensure these research vessels have the necessary speed and security for critical scientific missions, telemedicine, and real-time data transfer.

The High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act extends the federal deadline for finalizing certain rules regarding High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) facilities. This legislation pushes back the required completion date by one year, moving it from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026. This extension provides authorities with additional time to complete necessary actions related to HOV lane regulations.

The Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of the Interior to take approximately 563 acres of specific Forest Service land into trust for the benefit of the Pit River Tribe. This transferred land will be managed as part of the Tribe's Reservation, subject to existing rights. Importantly, the law explicitly prohibits the use of this land for any gaming activities.

The America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025 establishes a new pathway to permanent residency for certain college graduates who entered the U.S. as long-term dependents of temporary visa holders. It also introduces significant age-out protections, allowing many individuals to retain their original priority dates for visa processing. Furthermore, the bill updates the definition of "child" for immigration purposes and grants work authorization to certain nonimmigrant dependents.

The Redistricting Reform Act of 2025 fundamentally overhauls how congressional districts are drawn by mandating the use of independent, citizen-led commissions across the nation to prevent partisan gerrymandering. This bill establishes strict criteria for map drawing, bans mid-decade redistricting, and creates a federal court backstop to ensure maps are finalized on time. Ultimately, it aims to shift power from politicians to impartial bodies to create fairer electoral maps, beginning with the process following the 2030 Census.

The Safeguarding the Use of the National Guard Act (SUN Act) requires the President to report to Congress within 15 days following most domestic deployments of the National Guard. This report must detail the legal justification, goals, impact on civilians, local law enforcement feedback, and cost estimates for the deployment. This oversight requirement is waived only when the National Guard is deployed domestically due to a declared natural disaster.

This Act authorizes a land exchange between the federal government and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. The exchange involves the Nation conveying approximately 1,460 acres of their land to the U.S. in return for about 1,475 acres of National Forest System land. The agreement requires the Nation to protect the Arrowhead landmark site as a condition of the transfer.

This bill, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of the Interior to take approximately 265 acres of specified public land into trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. This action revokes a prior Public Land Order from 1964 and establishes the land as part of the Tribe's reservation for management under existing trust laws. Importantly, the transferred land is explicitly prohibited from being used for Class II or Class III gaming activities.

The Agriculture and National Security Act establishes a new Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for National Security to centralize security coordination within the department. This role will advise the Secretary and liaise with national security agencies regarding vulnerabilities in the food and agriculture sector, especially concerning emerging technologies. Furthermore, the Act mandates regular, detailed reports to Congress assessing security gaps and outlining corrective actions.