Legislative Activity

This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to establish a single, unique ZIP Code for 69 specific communities across the nation. The USPS must complete this designation for the listed locations within 270 days of the bill's enactment. This measure aims to improve mail sorting and clarity for residents in these designated areas.

This Act authorizes the creation and issuance of a new circulating $2.50 coin to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The bill also allows the Treasury Secretary to mint special numismatic (collector's) $2.50 coins in precious metals. Both coin types will feature initial designs inspired by the 1926 Sesquicentennial Gold Coin, celebrating American liberty and heritage. Congress hopes these coins will be available by July 4, 2026.

This resolution officially designates the week of October 5–11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate the importance of religious education in the United States. It affirms that religious instruction is vital for developing moral and civic citizens, citing historical precedent and Supreme Court rulings that protect parental rights in education. Furthermore, the resolution calls upon states and territories to accommodate students who wish to be released from public school for religious instruction.

The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 ensures that public colleges receiving federal funding must grant religious student organizations the same rights, benefits, and privileges afforded to all other student groups. This prevents institutions from denying resources or penalizing religious groups based on their beliefs, practices, speech, leadership selection, or conduct standards. Essentially, the bill mandates equal treatment for all student organizations on campus to maintain federal funding eligibility.

The Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act modifies the Investment Company Act of 1940 to ease regulatory burdens on certain investment companies. This bill increases the maximum number of investors allowed before registration is required, raising the limit from 250 to 500 persons. Additionally, it significantly raises the asset threshold for a specific regulatory exemption from \$10 million to \$50 million.

The QUAHOGS Act of 2025 establishes the East Coast Bivalve Research Task Force to investigate declining and unpredictable harvests of commercially important shellfish, such as clams. This group will coordinate research efforts across East Coast states to address threats like habitat loss and climate change impacts on bivalves. The Task Force is charged with delivering a final report with recommendations to ensure the sustainability of wild and farmed shellfish populations.

The Lifting Local Communities Act ensures that religious organizations are treated equally with non-religious groups when applying for and receiving federal funding for social service programs. This legislation prohibits discrimination against faith-based providers while allowing them to maintain their religious identity and operations while delivering services. Ultimately, the Act aims to expand the capacity to serve those in need by increasing the number of available service providers.

The Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act clarifies and promotes awareness of how Medicare covers occupational therapy services for mental health and substance use disorders. It mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services educate stakeholders on the existing Medicare coverage guidelines and proper billing codes for these essential treatments.

This resolution formally condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honors his life and legacy as a devoted husband, father, and founder of Turning Point USA. It recognizes his commitment to encouraging civil discourse on college campuses across the nation. The Senate also extends its deepest sympathies to his surviving family.

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.

The Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive study of the Camden Battlefield area in South Carolina. This study will determine the national significance of the site and assess the feasibility of establishing it as a National Park Service unit. The Secretary must report findings and recommendations to Congress within three years.

The Equal Shot Act of 2025 aims to prevent discrimination against businesses within the firearms industry when applying for financial assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA). This legislation explicitly prohibits the SBA from denying loans or guarantees solely based on an applicant's status as a firearm entity, affiliate, or trade association. The Act first establishes clear definitions for these industry participants to ensure fair and equal consideration for all qualified applicants.

The College Transparency Act establishes a secure, new Postsecondary Student Data System to track student enrollment, completion, and post-college outcomes across higher education institutions. This system aims to increase transparency for students and families by providing clear data on costs and success rates, while minimizing duplicate reporting burdens for schools. The collected data will be used for secure research and public reporting of aggregate statistics, strictly prohibiting the sale of data or its use for federal college rankings.

This resolution formally honors the significant economic and cultural contributions of small, domestic firearm manufacturers to the United States. It recognizes these businesses as vital to supporting American manufacturing, job creation, and the traditions of recreational shooting sports. Furthermore, the resolution designates August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month."

The Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025 aims to reform how Medicare pays for emergency air ambulance services. It requires the Secretary of HHS to update the payment system using newly collected cost and usage data from providers. Furthermore, the bill mandates the timely finalization of data collection rules and directs the GAO to study the true costs of these essential emergency transports.

This bill, the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025, directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the historic Buffalo Soldier regiments for their distinguished service to the United States. The medal will be designed and struck by the Secretary of the Treasury and ultimately housed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. The Act also authorizes the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to help cover the costs of production.

This Act, the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, establishes stricter federal penalties for non-citizens convicted of murder if they were inadmissible or deportable at the time of the crime. Specifically, first-degree murder committed by such individuals will carry a mandatory sentence of death or life imprisonment. This legislation amends federal criminal sentencing guidelines based on the offender's immigration status.

The Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025 updates federal law by removing the requirement that manufactured homes must sit on a permanent chassis to qualify under federal safety standards. This Act mandates that all states must certify to HUD within one year that they treat these homes equally across financing, taxation, and sales regulations. States failing to certify risk having the sale of non-chassis manufactured homes prohibited within their borders. The law also requires annual compliance updates and federal coordination to ensure consistent treatment of these housing types.

The GENIUS Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework for the issuance and management of "payment stablecoins" in the United States. It mandates strict reserve requirements, capital standards, and regulatory oversight for approved issuers to ensure consumer protection and financial stability. The bill also clarifies the legal status of these stablecoins, explicitly stating they are not securities or commodities, while setting penalties for non-compliance.

The Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act ensures that offering portable or standard employee benefits will not, by itself, cause a worker to be classified as an employee under federal law. This change allows companies to offer valuable benefits to independent workers without automatically triggering employee status for tax or labor purposes. The legislation aims to encourage the provision of portable benefits to the independent workforce.