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The "Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025" repeals EPA emissions standards and ensures regulations don't mandate specific technologies or limit vehicle availability based on engine type.
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
The "Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025" repeals the EPA's multi-pollutant emissions standards for light and medium-duty vehicles. It also amends the Clean Air Act to prevent regulations from mandating specific technologies in vehicles or limiting vehicle availability based on engine type. The EPA must revise existing regulations to comply with these changes within 24 months.
Prohibits federal funding for gender transition procedures, restricts coverage under the Affordable Care Act, and defines key terms related to biological sex and gender transition.
Roger Marshall
Senator
KS
Roger Marshall
Senator
KS
The "End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025" prohibits the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures and health benefits coverage that includes such procedures, while allowing individuals and entities to purchase separate coverage with non-federal funds. It clarifies that premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act cannot be used for health plans covering gender transition procedures. The bill defines key terms like "gender transition procedure" and provides specific exclusions, such as treatments for verifiable disorders of sex development or procedures necessary to prevent imminent death. This act aims to ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are not used to fund gender transition interventions, while not restricting access to these procedures when paid for with non-federal funds.
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat income from precious metals as qualifying income for regulated investment companies.
Catherine Cortez Masto
Senator
NV
Catherine Cortez Masto
Senator
NV
The "Precious Metals Parity Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat income from precious metals as qualifying income for regulated investment companies (RICs). This change allows RICs to include precious metals in their portfolios while maintaining their special tax status. The amendment applies to taxable years beginning after the enactment of the Act.
The HELPER Act of 2025 establishes an FHA mortgage insurance program with 100% financing for first-time homebuyers who are first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and teachers.
Ashley Moody
Senator
FL
Ashley Moody
Senator
FL
The HELPER Act of 2025 establishes a new FHA mortgage insurance program to help first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and teachers, become homeowners. It allows 100% financing (no down payment) for first-time homebuyers who qualify and eliminates monthly insurance premiums. The bill defines eligibility criteria, including housing counseling, employment requirements, and good standing as a first responder. It also authorizes appropriations for the program and requires reauthorization after 5 years.
The "Protect Our Military Families 2nd Amendment Rights Act" ensures that military members and their spouses have equal firearm rights, allowing them to receive firearms and ammunition at any duty station and defining residency for federal firearm laws.
Mike Rounds
Senator
SD
Mike Rounds
Senator
SD
The "Protect Our Military Families 2nd Amendment Rights Act" ensures that military members and their spouses have equal rights to receive firearms, regardless of their duty station location. It amends federal law to define residency for military families, allowing them to purchase firearms in the state where they maintain legal residence, where the member is stationed, or where the member commutes from daily to their permanent duty station. These changes will take effect 180 days after the law is enacted.
The "GATE Act of 2025" prohibits National Laboratories from admitting citizens of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba as visitors or assignees, with a waiver option for the Secretary of Energy under specific conditions.
Tom Cotton
Senator
AR
Tom Cotton
Senator
AR
The "GATE Act of 2025" prohibits National Laboratories from admitting citizens of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba as visitors or assignees, with exceptions for US citizens and lawful permanent residents. The Secretary of Energy may waive this prohibition if the benefits outweigh the risks, after consulting with intelligence officials. Congress must be notified within 30 days of any waiver issued, including the reasons for the waiver.
Establishes a Space National Guard in select states as a reserve component of the Space Force, utilizing existing infrastructure and personnel, to enhance national security space operations.
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
The "Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025" establishes a Space National Guard as the reserve component of the Space Force in select states, utilizing existing National Guard Bureau staff and facilities. It defines the Space National Guard's role within the U.S. Code and mandates briefings to Congress on its implementation and operations. The Space National Guard will operate in Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Ohio. No new military construction will occur as a result of this bill.
This bill clarifies the definition of "State of residence" for firearm purchases, particularly for military personnel, their spouses, and individuals without a fixed physical residence, and updates identification requirements for background checks.
Mike Rounds
Senator
SD
Mike Rounds
Senator
SD
The "Traveler's Gun Rights Act" clarifies the definition of "State of residence" for firearm purchases, particularly for military personnel and those without a fixed residence. It allows active duty military members and their spouses to purchase firearms in the state of their permanent duty station or where they commute from, and individuals without a physical residence to use the location of their private mailbox or post office box. The bill also updates background check requirements to accommodate these new definitions, ensuring accurate identification of firearm transferees.
The "Securing American Agriculture Act" mandates an annual report assessing U.S. dependency on critical agricultural products from China, identifying supply chain vulnerabilities, and recommending ways to reduce reliance.
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
The "Securing American Agriculture Act" directs the Secretary of Agriculture to annually assess and report on the United States' dependency on critical agricultural products and inputs from China. The report will identify supply chain vulnerabilities and recommend ways to reduce reliance on China, including boosting domestic production. This aims to safeguard American agriculture by addressing potential threats and vulnerabilities in the supply chain.
This bill amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize adjusted interest payments to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, resolving a technical correction in their water rights settlement.
Catherine Cortez Masto
Senator
NV
Catherine Cortez Masto
Senator
NV
This bill, named the "Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025," amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the water rights settlement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation. It authorizes the appropriation of $5,124,902.12 for deposit into the Development Fund, to be used for adjusted interest payments.
This bill designates a location within the Reserve area of Washington, D.C., for the National Medal of Honor Monument, honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Jim Justice
Senator
WV
Jim Justice
Senator
WV
The Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act designates a site within the Reserve area of Washington, D.C., for the construction of the National Medal of Honor Monument. This monument, authorized in 2021, will honor Medal of Honor recipients from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The goal is to commemorate their valor and inspire future generations by establishing a lasting tribute near the Lincoln Memorial. Construction will adhere to federal regulations, ensuring the monument appropriately represents the extraordinary actions and spirit of American heroes.
The Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025 aims to maintain and modernize the Air Force's fighter aircraft fleet by setting minimum aircraft numbers, prioritizing advanced aircraft for existing squadrons, and ensuring the Air National Guard's fighter capabilities are preserved and upgraded.
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
The Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025 aims to maintain and modernize the Air Force's fighter aircraft fleet by setting minimum inventory levels, requiring regular reports on the status of the fleet, prioritizing the assignment of new aircraft to existing squadrons, and preserving the Air National Guard's fighter capabilities. It mandates the Air Force to retain a minimum number of fighter aircraft, with allowances for temporary reductions during unit recapitalizations, and ensures the Air National Guard maintains a specific number of fighter squadrons while receiving modern aircraft. The Act also includes provisions for annual recapitalization plans for the Air National Guard and defines key terms related to fighter aircraft.
This bill ensures veterans can easily access and submit physical forms for travel expense reimbursement at VA facilities or by mail.
Rick Scott
Senator
FL
Rick Scott
Senator
FL
This bill ensures veterans can easily access and submit VA Form 10-3452 for travel expense reimbursement. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide physical copies of the form by mail and at VA medical facilities. Veterans can submit the form in person or by mail to any VA medical facility, which will then process the claim.
This resolution supports the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing any new performance fees on local radio stations for broadcasting sound recordings, arguing it would harm the mutually beneficial relationship between the radio and recording industries, and negatively impact local radio's community services. It prohibits Congress from imposing new charges on local radio stations or businesses for playing local radio broadcasts.
John Barrasso
Senator
WY
John Barrasso
Senator
WY
This resolution supports the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing any new performance fees on local radio stations for playing music. It emphasizes the mutually beneficial relationship between the radio and recording industries, where radio provides free publicity and essential local services. The resolution warns that new fees would harm local radio stations, small businesses, and the communities they serve. Ultimately, it asserts that Congress should not impose any new charges on local radio for broadcasting sound recordings.
This bill repeals the corporate alternative minimum tax, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, and adjusts the calculation of the tentative minimum tax for individuals.
John Barrasso
Senator
WY
John Barrasso
Senator
WY
The "Book Minimum Tax Repeal Act" eliminates the corporate alternative minimum tax, modifying tax calculations and credit applications for corporations. It adjusts the tentative minimum tax rates based on taxable excess and makes conforming amendments to related sections of the Internal Revenue Code. These changes apply to taxable years starting after December 31, 2024.
The "RTP Full Funding Act of 2025" aims to allocate the full amount of fuel taxes collected from nonhighway recreation to the Recreational Trails Program, ensuring it receives its due funding for trail development and maintenance.
Amy Klobuchar
Senator
MN
Amy Klobuchar
Senator
MN
The "RTP Full Funding Act of 2025" aims to ensure the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) receives full funding, commensurate with the fuel taxes paid by nonhighway recreation vehicles. It directs the Federal Highway Administration to provide Congress with accurate estimates of nonhighway fuel taxes collected, ensuring the RTP is funded appropriately under existing law without affecting other highway programs. This will allow for the continued support of trail infrastructure development and maintenance.
The Guarding Readiness Resources Act allows the National Guard Bureau to reinvest funds received from states for the use of military property back into the maintenance and repair of National Guard assets.
Mike Lee
Senator
UT
Mike Lee
Senator
UT
The Guarding Readiness Resources Act allows the National Guard Bureau to credit funds received as reimbursement from states for the use of military property to the original or a currently available appropriate account. These funds can only be used by the Department of Defense for the repair, maintenance, replacement, or similar functions directly related to assets used by National Guard units operating under State active duty status.
The "Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025" aims to bolster the air traffic control workforce through collegiate training program enhancements, facility improvements, and mental health support initiatives.
John Hoeven
Senator
ND
John Hoeven
Senator
ND
The "Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025" aims to bolster the air traffic control workforce by enhancing training programs, providing financial support to educational institutions, and improving mental health resources for controllers. It establishes an Enhanced-CTI grant program, promotes the use of Terminal Simulation Systems, and mandates the creation of a mental health training course for aviation professionals. The act also requires reports on airport surveillance technology and radar systems.
Designates February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week, celebrating the National FFA Organization's role in developing future leaders and commemorating milestones in agricultural education history.
Todd Young
Senator
IN
Todd Young
Senator
IN
This resolution supports designating February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week, celebrating the National FFA Organization's role in developing future leaders through agricultural education. It also recognizes the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America federal charter.
Designates March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" to recognize the importance of these skills and the educators who provide them. Encourages national celebration and promotion of speech and debate education.
Charles Grassley
Senator
IA
Charles Grassley
Senator
IA
This resolution designates March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" to recognize the importance of speech and debate in education. It highlights the role of educators in developing crucial communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. The resolution encourages schools, businesses, and communities to celebrate and promote speech and debate education.