Legislative Activity

This Act officially establishes the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site by transferring approximately 40 acres of land to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. The land will be held in a "restricted fee status," ensuring it remains under Tribal ownership and jurisdiction while prohibiting sale or taxation without Congressional approval. This transfer formalizes the site's protection and mandates its use according to the specific covenant signed by the two Tribes in 2022.

The Farmers Freedom Act of 2025 amends the definition of "navigable waters" under federal pollution control laws. This bill specifically excludes "prior converted cropland"—farmland drained before 1985—from this definition, limiting federal jurisdiction over these agricultural areas. The Act also clarifies related terms like "abandoned" and "agricultural purpose" in this context.

The Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to ensure that Native American patients are not liable for payment for authorized purchased/referred care, regardless of any prior agreements. It mandates the Secretary to notify providers and patients about non-liability, establish reimbursement procedures for patients who paid out-of-pocket, and update relevant manuals and contracts to reflect these changes. The Act also updates terminology within the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, replacing "contract health service(s)" with "purchased/referred care" to modernize and clarify the language used. These amendments apply retroactively, covering care authorized both before and after the Act's enactment.

The Postal Processing Protection Act broadens existing protections for post offices to include any Postal Service facility involved in acceptance, processing, shipping, delivery, or distribution that supports one or more post offices. This bill amends section 404(d) of title 39, United States Code, to reflect this change.

This resolution expresses gratitude to the various groups and individuals involved in ensuring the success of the Presidential Inauguration, including the Joint Congressional Committee, Architect of the Capitol, law enforcement, emergency personnel, and volunteers. It recognizes their hard work, professionalism, and adaptability in overcoming challenges to maintain safety and security. The resolution also thanks the families of those involved for their support and encourages Americans to acknowledge their vital role in the inauguration's success.

The "Timber Harvesting Restoration Act of 2025" aims to increase timber harvesting on National Forest System lands. It requires forest supervisors of underperforming units to submit reports detailing how they will increase timber sales and take actionable steps to meet targets. The Secretary of Agriculture will review progress and allocate resources to help units meet these goals, with repeated reporting required until sales reach a specified level. The Secretary can waive the reporting requirement in certain circumstances.

The Cyber Conspiracy Modernization Act amends Section 1030(c) of title 18, United States Code, to include conspiracies to violate computer fraud and abuse laws. This update extends the penalties for attempting to violate these laws to also cover conspiracies to violate them.

The Cyber PIVOTT Act of 2025 establishes a program within CISA to provide education, training, and scholarships to students in cyber-related fields, requiring a service obligation in a government role. The program aims to address the cyber workforce shortage by partnering with educational institutions, offering skills-based exercises and internships, and providing resources for federal job opportunities. It also includes provisions for certification programs, additional scholarship opportunities for federal employees, and outlines the terms and repayment obligations for scholarship recipients. The act sets ambitious enrollment targets, aiming to significantly increase the number of students participating in the program over the next decade.

The TAILOR Act of 2025 aims to tailor financial regulations to the risk profile and business models of financial institutions, reducing the regulatory burden on lower-risk institutions. It requires agencies to consider the impact of regulations, disclose their decision-making process, and report to Congress annually. The act also mandates simpler reporting rules for community banks and a report on modernizing bank supervision.