Legislative Activity

This Act addresses U.S. concerns over the Republic of South Africa's diplomatic and legal actions perceived as hostile and antisemitic toward Israel and Jewish communities. It suspends direct U.S. financial assistance to the South African government until specific conditions regarding international conduct and internal reform are met. Furthermore, the bill mandates targeted sanctions against South African officials who promote antisemitic policies or misuse international institutions for political targeting.

This bill prohibits non-U.S. citizens from accessing or entering Department of Energy (DOE) sites and facilities, with an exception for citizens of the "Five Eyes" nations (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom). The Secretary of Energy is required to implement necessary regulations within 60 days of the bill's enactment. This measure establishes strict access controls for sensitive national security locations.

The Federal Government Reform Act of 2025 enacts sweeping changes across federal operations, including closing the Federal Executive Institute and modernizing federal probationary periods for employees. The bill also mandates agencies to reduce criminal penalties in regulations and requires the digitization and faster publication of federal rules. Furthermore, it directs the Treasury Department to upgrade payment systems to reduce reliance on outdated technology and paper checks.

The No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act of 2025 amends the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to disqualify employment at organizations that engage in activities with a substantial illegal purpose. This exclusion applies to organizations involved in terrorism support, aiding illegal immigration violations, material child abuse, consistent illegal discrimination, or repeated violations of state tort laws. Therefore, time spent working for such entities will not count toward loan forgiveness.

The Make Autorail Great Again Act mandates that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) must change its name to "WMAGA" and rename the Metrorail system to the "Trump Train." These name changes are a strict prerequisite for WMATA to receive any future federal funding. This action requires an official amendment to the founding Compact agreement.

The Valid Benefits Act mandates that federal agencies must verify the eligibility of benefit recipients aged 105 and older twice annually. This new requirement aims to ensure continued qualification for federal benefits among supercentenarians. The verification process will begin with benefit payments made on or after December 31, 2025.

The Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act reinstates and removes limitations on the federal income tax deduction for personal casualty losses resulting from unexpected events like fires or floods. This legislation also extends the deadline for taxpayers to file claims for refunds related to these casualty loss deductions for past tax years. These changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2017.

The ELECT Act of 2025 aims to eliminate taxpayer financing for presidential election campaigns. This bill ends the ability for taxpayers to designate income tax payments to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund starting after the 2024 tax year. Furthermore, it terminates the Presidential Election Campaign Fund and the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account, transferring any remaining balances to the Treasury to reduce the national deficit.

The DEFENSE Act authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General to deputize state and local police to use drone countermeasures for protecting specific large public events and restricted areas. This authority is contingent upon officers completing mandatory, specialized training developed in coordination with the FAA. The bill also mandates federal oversight and limits the use of equipment to an officially approved list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security.

The Family Business Legacy Act of 2025 introduces a new federal estate tax deduction for bequests made to specific tax-exempt organizations listed under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6). This allows the value of gifts transferred to these qualifying groups upon death to be subtracted from the gross estate when calculating taxable estate value. The deduction applies to direct bequests and property passing via powers of appointment to these organizations. These provisions take effect for estates of individuals dying after December 31, 2025.

The Safeguarding Charity Act clarifies that the federal income tax exemption granted to many tax-exempt organizations, such as charities and social welfare groups, will no longer be counted as "Federal financial assistance." This change specifically redefines federal aid for the purpose of applying various federal laws and regulations moving forward. The Act ensures that the value of existing tax breaks is excluded from future calculations of government assistance received by these entities.

The Catch Up Act allows married couples, both covered under a high-deductible health plan, to jointly contribute to a single Health Savings Account (HSA). This legislation clarifies how the total annual contribution limit, including age-based catch-up amounts for spouses aged 55 and older, is calculated and equally split between them. These changes are effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Iranian Terror Prevention Act mandates the swift designation of specific Iranian-linked groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) by the Secretary of State. It requires the President to impose existing sanctions on these designated groups and any affiliated entities within 60 days of enactment. Furthermore, the bill establishes ongoing reporting requirements to Congress regarding designations and the application of sanctions.

This resolution establishes the expedited procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on several specific pieces of legislation and resolutions. It streamlines the process by waiving standard objections, limiting debate time, and setting the terms for final passage on measures concerning BCFP rules, federal court injunctions, and voter identification requirements. Essentially, this is the rulebook that clears the path for immediate floor action on these targeted items.

This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces against specific, named international criminal organizations designated as "covered cartels." It declares these groups are acting as terrorist organizations due to their actions against the U.S., including drug trafficking and human exploitation. The measure explicitly complies with the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.

The Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act establishes a new tax credit for distributors who carry programming from qualifying independent content creators. This legislation aims to encourage broader carriage of smaller programmers by offering financial incentives to distributors like cable and streaming services. Additionally, the bill mandates the FCC to submit biennial reports to Congress regarding the distribution landscape for these independent programmers.

The Honey Integrity Act establishes a clear standard of identity for honey based on existing quality benchmarks. It mandates that commercial honey packers implement rigorous, scientifically advanced testing protocols to detect fraud and adulteration. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to report on enforcement actions against mislabeled honey and establishes a new program funded by packer fees to ensure honey sold in the U.S. is authentic.

The Reduction of Excess Business Holding Accrual Act modifies how private foundations calculate their "excess business holdings" for tax purposes following specific employee stock buybacks. This bill allows a foundation's ownership percentage to disregard certain voting stock repurchased by a business from an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) if the foundation's total ownership remains below 49%. This provision aims to provide relief for foundations involved in these specific employee stock distribution transactions, provided certain conditions regarding the stock's disposition and the ESOP's age are met.

The GIFT Act of 2025 prohibits hospitals and other medical facilities from considering an individual's vaccination status when determining eligibility for organ transplants. This legislation amends the Social Security Act to ensure that vaccination history does not factor into organ allocation decisions. The goal is to guarantee fairness in the transplant process for all patients.

The PAGER Act aims to restrict U.S. support to the Lebanese Armed Forces unless the Secretary of State certifies that the Lebanese government has taken significant steps to counter Hezbollah's influence, prevent coordination with terrorist organizations, and ensure accountability. It also prohibits U.S. funds from supporting UN programs that aid the Lebanese armed forces or internal security forces. Additionally, the act designates Suhil Bahij Gharab as a global terrorist and requires regular reports on Hezbollah and Iranian influence within the Lebanese government.