Legislative Activity

The "Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act" terminates specific executive orders that imposed tariffs and mandates congressional approval for the President to impose new duties, quotas, or tariff-rate quotas on imports, or to suspend or withdraw trade agreement concessions, with certain exceptions for antidumping and countervailing duties and other specified duties. It also establishes expedited procedures for Congress to consider resolutions of approval regarding such trade actions.

This bill supports the designation of the last Saturday in March 2025 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" to honor and recognize the contributions of Vietnam War veterans. It encourages the people of the United States to observe this day with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness and support for these veterans.

The "Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2025" introduces a tax credit for 10% of labor costs associated with installing mechanical insulation on existing systems, aiming to enhance energy efficiency. This credit applies to insulation meeting specific energy standards and reduces energy loss, with the incentive available until December 31, 2028. The act also includes provisions to prevent double benefits, disallowing deductions for costs equal to the credit amount. It is applicable for expenses after December 31, 2025.

The "Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act" eliminates the de minimis exception for goods imported from China immediately and from all other countries within 120 days. It mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to establish new rules for data collection, entry procedures, and penalties to ensure enforcement of U.S. laws and accurate collection of duties and taxes. The Act also directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the Postmaster General to establish fees and procedures for international postal shipments to ensure fair treatment between USPS and other shipments.

The Safe Schools Improvement Act aims to reduce bullying and harassment in schools by requiring states to establish policies prohibiting such conduct based on various characteristics, including race, sex, religion, and disability. It mandates annual notifications, data collection on incidents, biennial evaluations of programs, and regular reports to Congress to ensure accountability and effectiveness. This act does not infringe on existing nondiscrimination laws or freedom of speech but seeks to create a safer, more inclusive learning environment for all students.

The "Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act of 2025" establishes a grant program, managed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, to support local schools in partnering with community coalitions for effective drug prevention programs. Grants, up to $75,000 per year, will fund the implementation of detailed drug prevention plans developed by the schools and coalitions. The Act allocates $7 million annually from 2026-2031 for these grants, emphasizing the importance of supplementing existing drug prevention funding and utilizing evidence-based evaluation criteria.

This bill designates February 3-7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week" to recognize the crucial role of school counselors in student development. It acknowledges the challenges counselors face, such as underfunding and high student-to-counselor ratios. The bill encourages activities and ceremonies to raise awareness of school counselors' importance in preparing students for success.