Legislative Activity

This bill encourages states to adopt a Law Enforcement Bill of Rights, protecting law enforcement personnel during investigations and prosecutions related to their duties. It ensures rights such as self-defense, legal recourse against assault, protection from harassment, and legal representation. The bill also condemns calls to defund the police and encourages dialogue between law enforcement and communities to improve public safety.

The BASIC ACT, or "Building Advanced Semiconductors Investment Credit Act," increases the advanced manufacturing investment credit from 25% to 35%. It also extends the credit period, changing the expiration date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2030. These changes are effective for property placed in service after the enactment of this act.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 80 Prospect Street in Avon, New York, as the "Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Memorial Post Office Building." Any reference to this facility will now refer to it as the Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Memorial Post Office Building.

The "Canadian Snowbird Act" allows Canadian citizens aged 50 and older who own or rent a U.S. residence to stay in the United States for up to 240 days per year as visitors. It also ensures that these individuals are considered non-resident aliens for tax purposes, and sets forth that owning property in the U.S. is not indicative of intent to abandon their Canadian residence. Spouses of qualified Canadian retirees may also be admitted under the same terms.

The Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act directs the FCC to identify and publish a list of entities holding FCC authorizations, licenses, or grants of authority that have reportable equity or voting interests held by a "covered entity," meaning governments, entities, or subsidiaries from countries considered foreign adversaries, as well as entities controlled by these adversaries based on national security agency determinations. The FCC is required to create rules to gather information, expand the list, and update it annually. This act aims to increase transparency regarding foreign ownership and control within U.S. communications networks.

The "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the presentation of three Congressional Gold Medals to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. These medals will be given to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum for public display. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to fund the medal production.

The "Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act" prohibits federal agencies from contracting with companies that boycott Israel, starting January 1, 2026, for contracts exceeding $100,000. Companies must certify they are not participating in such boycotts, and contracts will include clauses prohibiting these activities. The Act includes enforcement mechanisms for violations, while clarifying that it does not infringe upon First Amendment rights or take a position on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

The "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" mandates that individuals provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to include these requirements and directs states to reject applications lacking such proof. The Act also outlines acceptable forms of documentation, verification processes, and penalties for non-compliance, while allowing provisional ballots under certain conditions. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must notify state election officials when an individual becomes a naturalized citizen.

The "Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act" amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to exclude employer-provided child and dependent care services and payments from the calculation of overtime compensation. This means that the cost or value of these care benefits will not be factored into an employee's regular rate of pay when determining overtime pay. The change aims to encourage employers to offer these benefits without increasing their overtime expenses. This exclusion is applicable for workweeks beginning on or after the enactment date of the Act.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and countering its support for terrorism by imposing sanctions on those involved in Iran's energy sector and those who provide financial support for its destabilizing activities. It mandates sanctions on foreign entities involved in processing, exporting, or selling Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemicals, while also establishing an interagency working group to coordinate and enforce these sanctions. The Act also amends existing legislation to require the identification of individuals involved in sanctionable activities or sanctions evasion related to Iranian oil and gas sales.

The "High-Quality Charter Schools Act" introduces a tax credit for individual contributions to eligible charter school organizations, capped at 75% of the contribution or \$5,000, to support the creation or expansion of charter schools. It establishes expenditure requirements for these organizations, ensuring funds are used effectively, and sets a \$5 billion volume cap on the total tax credits available nationwide, allocated to states and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The Act also protects the autonomy of charter schools, ensuring they maintain freedom in meeting student needs without government intervention. These provisions will be effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Military Moms Act aims to improve maternal health care access and resources for military families. It modifies the TRICARE program to include pregnancy and loss of pregnancy as qualifying life events for enrollment changes. The Act also requires a comprehensive report on maternal health care access within the military health system and updates to the Military OneSource program with detailed maternal health resources, excluding information on abortion. Additionally, Military OneSource counselors will receive training to address the non-medical needs of pregnant beneficiaries.

The University Accountability Act amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to penalize tax-exempt educational institutions for civil rights violations determined by a federal court under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Penalties will be the greater of $100,000 or 5% of the institution's administrative compensation for the year. The Secretary will review the tax-exempt status of institutions with more than two violations, and institutions must report violations on their annual tax returns.

The "Protecting Options for Seniors Act of 2025" addresses inconsistencies in Medicare Advantage (MA) plan payments due to hospital wage index reclassifications. Starting in 2026, the Act increases the national per capita MA growth percentage for areas with significant hospital wage index increases, ensuring fair payments to hospitals and maintaining benchmark neutrality. The Act also mandates the separate computation and publication of total payments made to each area hospital under Medicare Parts A and B, promoting transparency.

This bill rescinds a waiver that allowed the transfer of funds from South Korea to Qatar, as well as any related licenses issued by the Treasury Department. It also prevents the President from reissuing similar waivers or licenses for the same purpose. Additionally, the bill prohibits the President from waiving restrictions or issuing licenses that would allow Iran to access or benefit from certain restricted accounts.

The Maximum Pressure Act aims to increase pressure on Iran by codifying and expanding sanctions related to its nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and human rights abuses. It targets key Iranian leaders, entities involved in arms sales, and various sectors of Iran's economy, while also enhancing congressional oversight of actions related to Iran sanctions. The bill also seeks to intensify financial pressure on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and prevent Iran from accessing international funds. Additionally, the act reinforces restrictions and oversight related to the IRGC and Ansar Allah (Houthis) and mandates a series of determinations and reports from government officials regarding Iran's activities.

The Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025 prohibits the Department of Defense from entering into or renewing long-term concession agreements with retailers controlled by countries that pose a national security risk, with a waiver option if essential goods or services are not otherwise available. It mandates retailers to disclose relationships with these countries and requires review and potential termination of existing agreements. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is directed to investigate and provide determinations on national security implications. The Act defines key terms to clarify the scope and enforcement of these provisions.

The "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" enables individuals with valid concealed carry permits or the legal right to carry concealed firearms in their home state to do so across state lines, provided they are not federally prohibited from possessing firearms and carry a valid photo ID. This law respects private and state/local government restrictions on firearms, protects individuals from unwarranted arrest, and allows legal action for violations of these rights. It also permits concealed carry in National Parks and other federal lands open to the public and clarifies that handguns include magazines and ammunition.

The Firearm Due Process Protection Act aims to protect individuals' Second Amendment rights by ensuring due process in firearm-related matters. It allows individuals affected by Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act violations to take legal action, shifting the burden of proof to the government to justify denying firearm ownership. Additionally, it mandates the FBI to provide annual reports to Congress on the challenges to the accuracy of NICS records. The Act reinforces the importance of due process in protecting the right to bear arms.

The Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act mandates terrorism-related sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) and associated individuals/entities due to their involvement in terrorist activities, including the October 7, 2023, attack against Israel. It requires the President to block assets and impose visa restrictions on those affiliated with the PRC, with exceptions for national security and humanitarian reasons. Additionally, the Act directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on whether Lions Den and the PRC should be designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.