Legislative Activity

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.

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.

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.