Legislative Activity

This bill officially designates the Federal building located at 225 South Pierre Street in Pierre, South Dakota, as the Marcella LeBeau Federal Building. The Act ensures that all future and existing official references to this building use its new name.

The Keeping Deposits Local Act modifies federal banking regulations concerning reciprocal deposits to provide favorable treatment for certain funds held by agent institutions. It establishes a tiered structure for calculating the amount of reciprocal deposits that will not be considered funds obtained through a deposit broker. Furthermore, the Act updates the definition of an "Agent Institution" to require a specific CAMELS rating for qualification.

The Merchant Banking Modernization Act updates regulations for bank holding companies regarding their merchant banking investments. This legislation extends the minimum holding period for these investments to 15 years. This new minimum duration applies retroactively to investments already held by banks.

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from using fiscal year 2026 funds to alter the responsibilities, organization, or command structure of the Commander of the U.S. Cyber Command. It effectively freezes the command's structure as it exists on June 1, 2025. Any changes would require further action by Congress.

The Honest Operations for National Cemetery Reporting Act of 2025 (HONOR Act of 2025) mandates increased public transparency regarding burial scheduling at National Cemeteries. This bill requires the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) to post current interment availability data online and update it every 30 days. Furthermore, the Act ensures the NCA continues to conduct and publicly report on customer satisfaction surveys, requiring advance notice to Congress for any significant changes.

This bill directs the Commander of U.S. Cyber Command to develop a comprehensive roadmap for collaborating with private industry on artificial intelligence (AI) enabled cyber capabilities. The roadmap must detail partnership strategies, identify immediate projects, address legal hurdles, and outline the necessary infrastructure. The Commander is required to brief Congress on the completed roadmap by November 1, 2026, followed by annual updates.

This bill, the Independent BROKERS TIME Act of 2025, mandates the Secretary of HHS to establish new rules clarifying the roles of Third-Party Marketing Organizations versus independent brokers and standardizing agent registration. It immediately eliminates the mandatory 48-hour waiting period between securing an appointment and meeting with a Medicare beneficiary. Furthermore, the bill requires the Inspector General to review predatory call centers and establishes a reward system for reporting Medicare marketing scams.

This bill amends U.S. Code to formally designate the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy as the principal staff assistant to the Secretary of Defense on cyber policy matters. This change establishes a direct reporting line, ensuring the Assistant Secretary can advise the Secretary directly on these critical issues. The legislation solidifies the Assistant Secretary's role as the primary advisor on cyber policy within the Department of Defense.

This bill aims to improve the planning and budgeting process for the Armed Forces' cyber mission force. It grants the Commander of U.S. Cyber Command direct control over the programming and budgeting for training, equipping, and operating this force. This new authority requires Cyber Command to submit its own dedicated budget materials separate from the individual military departments. The legislation also establishes coordination requirements between Cyber Command and the military departments regarding reserve component funding.

This bill modifies the selection process for the State Partnership Program (SPP) to ensure the Department of Defense considers a state's existing international assignments. Specifically, it requires the National Guard Bureau to prioritize states that currently have only one active country partnership when making new selections. This aims to balance the distribution of international partnerships across participating states.

This bill mandates a comprehensive Defense Science Board study to determine the optimal organizational structure for the Department of Defense to handle digital engineering solutions, such as AI and software development. The study will review current capabilities, evaluate various structural options, and recommend the best path forward. The final report, due in early 2027, must include a detailed transition plan for implementing the recommended changes.

Kamisha's Law eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting certain non-capital homicide offenses under federal law, such as second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter. This means the government can bring charges for these specific killings at any time, regardless of how long has passed since the crime occurred. The bill ensures that there is no time limit for seeking justice in these cases.

This bill mandates the establishment of the Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Steering Committee within the Department of Defense (DoD) by April 2026. Led by the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the committee will analyze AGI technology trends and adversary progress. Its primary goal is to develop a comprehensive DoD strategy for adopting AGI, including ethical guidelines and threat countermeasures, before the committee sunsets at the end of 2027.

This bill overhauls Department of Defense (DOD) hiring to improve recruitment and retention for its cyber workforce. It grants the Secretary of Defense special authority to create unique cyber positions and bypass standard federal hiring and pay rules to attract top talent. The legislation establishes new pay scales, specialized executive roles, and requires detailed reporting to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of these changes over five years.

This bill amends U.S. Code to expand the Department of Defense's (DoD) authority for cyber operations. Specifically, it now explicitly includes the defense of the DoD's own critical infrastructure against cyber threats. The legislation also updates legal definitions to clarify what constitutes this essential infrastructure.

The Chairman James Mountain Inhofe Recognition Act of 2025 officially renames the Africa Center for Strategic Studies. This act ensures that the center will now be known as the James M. Inhofe Africa Center for Strategic Studies across all federal documents and records.

The Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act establishes a framework for financial entities to test new Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects under regulatory supervision. This allows firms to apply for temporary waivers from specific rules by proposing an alternative compliance strategy that demonstrates public benefit and manages risk. Regulatory agencies must create "AI Innovation Labs" to review these applications, generally requiring approval within 120 days unless an immediate threat is identified. The goal is to foster responsible innovation in financial services while maintaining systemic stability and consumer protection.

The Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025 establishes new federal penalties for unauthorized entry onto clearly marked, restricted property belonging to U.S. intelligence agencies. This act amends the National Security Act of 1947 to criminalize trespassing on secure facilities. Penalties escalate based on the number of prior offenses, potentially leading to up to 10 years in prison for repeat violations.

This Act, the Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act, aims to accelerate housing development by modernizing and simplifying the environmental review process for certain HUD housing-related activities under NEPA. It reclassifies numerous common housing and supportive service activities into categories requiring less extensive environmental review, such as exemptions or categorical exclusions. The Secretary of HUD is required to report annually to Congress for five years on the resulting reductions in review times and administrative costs, particularly within the affordable housing sector.

The Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act aims to improve federal efforts to combat homelessness by reforming key programs like the Emergency Solutions Grants and Continuum of Care. This bill increases administrative funding caps, introduces greater flexibility in program administration and inspections, and mandates new studies and technology upgrades. Furthermore, it establishes an Advisory Committee on Homelessness and focuses on better coordination between housing, healthcare, and justice systems to improve outcomes.