Legislative Activity

The Enhancing Arctic Readiness Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of the Army to report on potential locations for expanding Arctic and cold weather training exercises. This report, due by January 15, 2026, must identify sites for key cold weather courses and analyze the logistical challenges of operating in extreme cold. The goal is to enhance the Army's readiness for operations in the Arctic environment.

This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish a joint program with Taiwan focused on fielding uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities. The initiative encourages co-development and co-production of these defense technologies between the U.S. and Taiwan. The Secretary must report annually to Congress on the program's progress and efforts to finalize key defense trade agreements.

This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish a two-year pilot program for a comprehensive wastewater surveillance system at select Department of Defense installations. The system will monitor the prevalence of covered drug use and infectious diseases among service members. Following the program, the Secretary must report findings and recommendations to Congress regarding force health protection and readiness.

The Protecting DOD Data Act of 2025 mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to enhance the protection of personal data that affects the operational security of its personnel. This includes reviewing and updating guidance to ensure data handling aligns with pre-existing privacy laws and strictly limiting the storage of such sensitive data on non-DoD managed servers. The Act also establishes new requirements for Congressional notification regarding waivers, security events, and system owner training.

This bill mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to conduct interagency tabletop exercises focused on economic impacts during crises. These exercises will assess how DoD decisions affect the economy and evaluate existing government economic tools available to support military operations. The Secretary of Defense must brief Congress on these integration efforts by the end of 2025.

The No Troops in Our Streets Act of 2025 grants Congress expedited authority to terminate exceptions that allow the military to be used for domestic law enforcement under the Posse Comitatus Act. It establishes specific, fast-tracked procedures for Congress to pass a "joint resolution of disapproval" to end such deployments. Additionally, the Act appropriates significant funding for various State and local law enforcement assistance programs for Fiscal Year 2026.

This bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense provide a briefing to Congress by March 1, 2026, detailing plans to increase the procurement of strategic and critical materials from domestic U.S. sources. The briefing must identify ten key materials from the National Defense Stockpile and outline specific three-year procurement targets from U.S. suppliers. A public list of these materials and their target procurement percentages will also be released to encourage industry engagement.

The Fairness for Fruits and Vegetables Act of 2025 establishes an interagency working group to monitor trade data related to seasonal and perishable produce. This group will coordinate on potential trade actions and consult with domestic producers to identify import threats. Ultimately, the working group will recommend assistance programs to support U.S. fruit and vegetable growers.

The Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025 mandates specialized, regular cancer screenings for Department of Defense (DoD) firefighters. This includes age-appropriate testing for breast, colon, and prostate cancers, as well as screenings for other cancers identified as prevalent in the profession. The bill ensures firefighters can opt out of any service while requiring documentation of offered versus accepted screenings to track cancer trends.

The Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the domestic biobased products industry by increasing federal procurement of items made from renewable farm materials. The bill updates definitions, enhances reporting and accountability for federal purchasing programs, and establishes a new USDA Biobased Task Force to coordinate efforts. Ultimately, this legislation seeks to boost rural economies, reduce reliance on oil, and promote American biomanufacturing.

This Act prohibits the operation of specific "connected vehicles" on Department of Defense (DoD) property starting in 2028. The Secretary of Defense must establish a list of banned vehicles designed, developed, or supplied by entities linked to a "foreign entity of concern." This measure aims to mitigate risks of sabotage, disruption to U.S. information technology, and threats to national security.

The Future of Defense Manufacturing Act of 2025 aims to strengthen U.S. defense readiness by heavily restricting the Department of Defense's use of additive manufacturing (3D printing) machines linked to adversarial foreign nations. The bill simultaneously mandates significant investments in domestic advanced manufacturing capabilities, including establishing dual-use innovation hubs and setting aggressive goals for qualifying one million domestically manufactured parts by 2027. Furthermore, it creates several new programs to rapidly certify 3D-printed replacement parts for aging military systems and improve international coordination with allies on these critical technologies.

The Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act establishes a new office within the Department of Commerce to review and mitigate national security risks posed by "covered transactions" involving connected vehicles and technology from "jurisdictions of concern." This office is empowered to investigate deals, impose mitigation measures, or prohibit transactions that present an undue risk of sabotage or harm to U.S. critical infrastructure. The law grants significant investigative and enforcement authority, including severe criminal and civil penalties for willful violations.

This Act establishes the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services within the Department of Commerce to review and mitigate national security risks posed by certain technology transactions involving foreign adversaries. The Office is empowered to investigate, impose conditions, or prohibit "covered transactions" involving technology from designated "jurisdictions of concern." The bill also mandates annual risk assessments from the Director of National Intelligence and sets strict penalties for non-compliance.