Legislative Activity

This resolution supports the designation of May 2025 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the benefits of renewable fuels. It highlights the positive impact of biofuels on the economy, job creation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and decreasing reliance on foreign oil. The resolution acknowledges the role of renewable fuels in lowering fuel prices, supporting rural communities, and reducing the carbon footprint of the United States.

This joint resolution nullifies the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule that defines larger participants in the market for general-use digital consumer payment applications. By disapproving the rule, the resolution prevents it from being enforced.

The Organic Imports Verification Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit an annual report to Congress regarding residue testing on imported organic feedstuffs. This act also directs the Secretary to develop risk-based protocols to determine which imported organic feedstuffs will be tested annually for prohibited substances and to create a confidential list of those feedstuffs. The Secretary must then conduct annual residue testing on each feedstuff on the list, and if prohibited substances are found above permitted levels, the shipment cannot be sold or labeled as organic.

The Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act imposes terrorism sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) and requires the President to sanction foreign individuals and entities affiliated with the PRC. It also mandates a report from the Secretary of State to Congress on whether the Lions' Den and PRC meet the criteria to be designated as specially designated global terrorists or foreign terrorist organizations, with ongoing reports on new entities operating under the PRC. The President has the authority to waive sanctions for national security interests and terminate them if the sanctioned entity ceases terrorist activities. The Act defines key terms such as "foreign person," "entity," and "United States person" to clarify the scope and applicability of the sanctions and reporting requirements.

The "Social Security Check Tax Cut Act" temporarily reduces the amount of Social Security retirement and survivor benefits subject to income tax in 2026 and 2027. This is achieved by reducing the taxable amount of retirement and survivor benefits by 10% in 2026 and 20% in 2027. The bill also ensures that Social Security and Medicare trust funds are held harmless by transferring funds to offset the reduction in tax revenue. These changes will be effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The "Tax Cuts for Veterans Act of 2025" exempts military retirement and related benefits from federal income tax, including retired pay, disability compensation, and survivor benefits. It also addresses specific provisions related to uniformed services members and repeals a section of title 10 of the U.S. Code. These changes will apply to taxable years beginning after the law is enacted.

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.

The "Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act" amends the Clean Air Act to include fuel used by ocean-going vessels as renewable fuel. This inclusion allows for the generation of credits under the renewable fuel program. The EPA Administrator is required to implement regulations and report to Congress on the implementation of this amendment.

The Improper Payments Transparency Act requires the President's budget submission to include details on improper payment amounts and rates for programs at each executive agency that submits improper payment reports. The submission must describe why improper payment amounts and rates occurred, trends of programs, and any incomplete corrective actions. It also requires the executive agency to detail the steps it will take to fix improper payment issues.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Howard L. Hawks, a Nebraska community leader and philanthropist. It recognizes his significant contributions to the state through his business leadership at Tenaska Energy and his service as a Regent at the University of Nebraska and Board Member of Creighton University. The resolution also acknowledges his extensive philanthropic support for various initiatives in education, healthcare, and community development. Finally, it expresses condolences to his family.

This resolution urges the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran under UNSCR 2231 due to Iran's repeated violations of the JCPOA and advancements in its nuclear program. It condemns Iran's non-compliance and the support it receives from Russia and China. The resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and supports sanctions to curb Iran's nuclear and missile programs. It calls for the E3 to act before the expiration of the snapback option in October 2025.

The "Dignity for Aborted Children Act" requires abortion providers to offer patients the option to take possession of fetal remains for interment or cremation, or to release the remains to the provider for proper disposal. Abortion providers must obtain consent, maintain records, and submit annual reports on abortion procedures and fetal tissue disposal. Non-compliance can result in fines and imprisonment, but patients are exempt from prosecution. The act does not override state laws regarding the interment or cremation of human remains.