Legislative Activity

The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive audit of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) within one year of enactment. The resulting report, detailing findings and recommendations, must be delivered to Congress within 90 days of the audit's completion. This legislation streamlines reporting requirements and clarifies the scope of GAO audit authority over the Federal Reserve's operations, including emergency lending facilities.

This bill, the Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act, accelerates the effective date for restricting Medicaid eligibility for certain non-citizens to July 4, 2025. It also adjusts federal funding formulas (FMAP) to provide increased federal support to states that cover healthcare costs for specific groups of non-qualified aliens. The legislation clarifies definitions and timing related to these Medicaid provisions.

The Collegiate Sports Integrity Act grants an antitrust exemption to intercollegiate athletic conferences and associations. This legislation shields these organizations from federal antitrust lawsuits concerning their rules and regulations for organizing and governing college sports. Essentially, it provides legal protection for how these groups manage competition, eligibility, and scheduling.

The HEMP Act of 2025 redefines legal hemp by increasing the maximum allowable delta-9 THC concentration from 0.3% to 1%. This legislation also updates transportation requirements, mandating specific licensing or lab documentation for all hemp shipments. The Secretary of Agriculture is required to swiftly update federal regulations to reflect these changes within 90 days.

The End the Fed’s Big Bank Bailout Act prohibits the Federal Reserve from paying any interest or earnings on the reserve balances that commercial banks hold on deposit. This measure aims to eliminate a potential subsidy for large banks by ensuring that money parked at the Fed earns nothing.

The Restore Prescription Drugs Discount Act officially repeals outdated legislation from 1936. This action clears the way for new policies regarding prescription drug pricing.

The Health Marketplace for All Act of 2025 amends federal law to recognize certain "health marketplace pools" as employers for the purpose of offering group health plans. This allows these pools to provide comprehensive or standalone prescription drug coverage to their members. The Act establishes specific rules for how these pools must be structured to ensure fair, non-discriminatory access to coverage for all members. These changes aim to expand access to group health insurance options through organized risk pools.

The Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2025 officially eliminates the federal excise tax on indoor tanning services. This legislation strikes the relevant chapter from the Internal Revenue Code, immediately ceasing the tax requirement for services rendered after the bill's enactment. In short, it removes the tax on tanning salons moving forward.

The Fuel Choice and Deregulation Act of 2025 aims to promote alternative fuels by legalizing and regulating aftermarket vehicle conversions, provided they meet emissions standards. It updates fuel economy calculations by introducing new definitions for alternative fuels and offering significant compliance bonuses to manufacturers focusing on these "fuel choice enabling" vehicles. Furthermore, the Act adjusts the EPA's authority regarding waivers for required ethanol blending in gasoline.

The Association Health Plans Act expands the ability for certain groups or associations of employers to band together to offer health plans under federal law (ERISA). This allows broader groups, including self-employed individuals, to qualify as a single employer for offering coverage. The bill also provides these associations with flexibility in setting premium rates based on the risk profile of each participating employer. However, these plans must still adhere to existing federal protections against discrimination based on health status or pre-existing conditions.

The Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act clarifies the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) authority to require specific clinical testing for biosimilar drug approval. This legislation ensures the FDA can mandate studies on immunogenicity, pharmacodynamics, or comparative efficacy when necessary for licensure. The FDA must provide applicants with written justification for any required extra testing before the application submission date.

The No Taxation Without Representation Act of 2025 requires the President to obtain explicit approval from Congress via a joint resolution before imposing any new import duties under existing trade laws. This legislation centralizes the power to levy new tariffs, ensuring legislative oversight for such economic actions. However, this requirement does not affect the President's authority to issue complete import embargoes.

The End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act aims to eliminate the federal tax credit currently available for purchasing clean vehicles. This legislation specifically repeals Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code, which established the credit. All related tax code references and conforming amendments will be updated to reflect the removal of this subsidy. These changes will apply to vehicles placed in service in calendar years beginning after the date of enactment.

This bill proposes the complete termination of the Department of Education. It sets a firm deadline of December 31, 2026, for the federal agency to cease all operations. If enacted, this would eliminate the federal oversight body for education programs.

The Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 updates the definition of "food" in federal nutrition programs by explicitly excluding certain snack and dessert items. Furthermore, this Act allows state agencies to request a waiver to prohibit the purchase of items they deem "unhealthy food" using nutrition benefits for home consumption.

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 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.