Legislative Activity

The Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act amends the Public Health Service Act regarding biosimilar biological products. It mandates clinical studies assessing pharmacokinetics to demonstrate safety, purity, and potency, while allowing the Secretary to determine if a clinical study should include the assessment of immunogenicity, pharmacodynamics, or comparative clinical efficacy. The Secretary must notify the applicant of any such requirements with written justification. These amendments apply to applications submitted on or after the enactment of this Act.

The "No Taxation Without Representation Act of 2025" requires the President to obtain congressional approval before imposing any new duties (taxes on imports). This act amends the Trade Act of 1974, mandating that Congress must approve any proposed duty through a joint resolution, ensuring legislative oversight on trade policy. This requirement applies to a wide range of laws and trade agreements, but does not apply to embargoes.

The "End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act" repeals the clean vehicle credit, eliminating tax credits for electric vehicles. This bill removes Section 30D from the Internal Revenue Code, along with all corresponding references. These changes would be effective for vehicles put into service after the enactment of this act.

This bill proposes to eliminate the Department of Education. If enacted, the Department of Education would cease to exist on December 31, 2026.

The Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, modifying the definition of "food" to exclude certain non-nutritious beverages, snacks, and desserts. It allows state agencies to request the ability to further restrict SNAP benefits from being used on foods deemed unhealthy by the state nutrition agency.

The "Risky Research Review Act" establishes the Life Sciences Research Security Board, an independent agency within the Executive Branch, to review and make binding determinations on federal funding for high-risk life sciences research. The board will consist of experts appointed by the President and will ensure that proposed research meets safety and security standards before funding is awarded. This act aims to prevent potentially dangerous research from being federally funded without proper oversight. The Board is granted authority to audit, investigate, and enforce compliance, ensuring responsible and secure life sciences research practices.

The "Royalty Transparency Act" mandates greater financial transparency for executive branch employees and advisory committee members, particularly concerning royalty income. It directs the GAO to identify relevant advisory committees, requires detailed reporting of ethics waivers and royalty sources, and ensures public and congressional access to financial disclosures. Additionally, it updates federal acquisition regulations to address potential conflicts of interest related to royalty payments to contractors and grantees.

The Stop Funding Religiously Oppressive Regimes Act of 2025 requires the President to identify foreign governments that impose severe criminal penalties for religious practices like apostasy, blasphemy, or interfaith marriage. The U.S. government will then be prohibited from providing assistance to those governments.

The "NIH Reform Act" divides the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases into three separate entities: The National Institute of Allergic Diseases, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, and the National Institute of Immunologic Diseases. Each new institute will be led by a director appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for a term of 5 years, and the act ensures a smooth transition of responsibilities and legal references to the new institutes.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove all deed restrictions, including easements and covenants, from a 3.62-acre parcel of land that was once part of the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center and previously conveyed to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.

This resolution authorizes the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to spend funds, hire staff, and utilize personnel from other agencies for its operations from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It sets limits on the committee's expenses, including specific allocations for consultants and staff training, and outlines the permissible use of funds from the Senate's contingent fund. The resolution grants the committee broad authority to investigate government operations, potential fraud, criminal activities, and the efficiency of various governmental functions, including national security and energy management. It also empowers the committee to compel testimony and document production through subpoenas and continue existing legal processes.

The "National Right-to-Work Act" aims to protect individual employees' rights to choose whether or not to join or support a labor union. It amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to eliminate mandatory union membership or fees as a condition of employment. This ensures that employees cannot be forced to join or contribute to a union against their will. The changes apply to agreements made or renewed after the Act's enactment.

The "Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025" aims to prevent government shutdowns by automatically continuing funding for programs, projects, and activities if a new fiscal year begins without an approved budget. Funding will be capped at 94% of the previous year's rate, decreasing by 1% every 90 days, with exceptions for entitlements and mandatory payments. This ensures that the government remains operational while incentivizing Congress to pass regular appropriation bills.

The "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025" aims to increase transparency and accountability in federal agency rulemaking by requiring congressional approval for major rules with significant economic impact (over $100 million). It establishes procedures for congressional review and approval or disapproval of both major and non-major rules, mandates the publication of guidance documents, and sets expiration dates for major rules. The Act also requires agencies to conduct retrospective reviews of existing rules and includes a regulatory budget to control the costs of regulations. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must study the number and economic impact of existing rules.

The "FAIR Act of 2025" aims to reform civil asset forfeiture laws by increasing protections for property owners, requiring the government to meet a higher burden of proof, and ensuring that forfeited assets are deposited into the Treasury's General Fund instead of being retained by law enforcement agencies. The bill also addresses structuring transactions to evade reporting requirements, adding stipulations to what constitutes a violation and requiring probable cause hearings for seized property. These changes apply retroactively to ongoing and future civil forfeiture cases.

The "Defund Planned Parenthood Act" prohibits the federal government from providing any funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its affiliates. This bill aims to eliminate all federal financial support for the organization and its related entities.

This joint resolution seeks to direct the President to remove U.S. troops from hostilities in or affecting Ukraine within 30 days, unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes the use of armed forces. It emphasizes that Congress has the sole power to declare war and highlights concerns that current U.S. involvement in Ukraine constitutes engagement in hostilities without proper authorization. The resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution, asserting that U.S. actions necessitate congressional approval or troop removal. This resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. troops from hostilities in Syria within 30 days unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes military action. It emphasizes Congress's authority to declare war and asserts that existing authorizations for military force do not apply to the current situation in Syria. The resolution references numerous instances of conflict involving U.S. forces in Syria, highlighting the ongoing nature of these hostilities. This resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force.

The "Free Speech Protection Act" aims to protect free speech by preventing government employees from censoring speech on social media platforms and from colluding with platforms to suppress or label content. It establishes reporting requirements for communications between government employees and social media platforms, terminates the Disinformation Governance Board, and prohibits grants for programs focused on misinformation. The Act also amends the Communications Act of 1934 and ensures transparency through the Freedom of Information Act regarding government communications with social media platforms.

This resolution affirms the President's existing legal authority to secure the U.S. southwest border under the Immigration and Nationality Act. It urges the President and Homeland Security Secretary to reinstate and implement policies that deter illegal immigration, protect national security, and ensure lawful entry. These policies include immediate removal of illegal aliens, reinstatement of the Remain in Mexico policy, ending catch-and-release, and ending taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal aliens. The resolution highlights concerns about the number of illegal entries, apprehensions of suspected terrorists, and encounters with illegal aliens with criminal records.