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This Act mandates the creation and dissemination of a high school curriculum comparing communism to American democracy, emphasizing the historical death toll and current oppression under communist regimes.
John Kennedy
Senator
LA
John Kennedy
Senator
LA
The Crucial Communism Teaching Act aims to prepare high school students for responsible citizenship by ensuring they learn about the historical dangers and global impact of communism. This bill mandates the development and dissemination of a new civic education curriculum that contrasts communism with American principles of freedom and democracy. The resources will also include "Portraits in Patriotism," featuring oral histories from victims of oppressive regimes.
This Act requires online dating services to notify users within 24 hours if they have messaged someone who is subsequently banned for fraud risk, detailing the banned user and providing anti-scam advice.
Marsha Blackburn
Senator
TN
Marsha Blackburn
Senator
TN
The Romance Scam Prevention Act establishes new federal requirements for online dating services to protect users from fraud. If a service bans a user for fraud risk, they must notify members who previously messaged the banned individual with specific details and safety warnings. The FTC is tasked with enforcing these national standards, which aim to prevent romance scams across online platforms.
This bill repeals the EPA's recent multi-pollutant emissions standards and prohibits the EPA from issuing tailpipe regulations that mandate specific vehicle technologies or limit the availability of new motor vehicles based on engine type.
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025 repeals the EPA's recent multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles. Furthermore, this Act prohibits the EPA from issuing future tailpipe emission regulations that mandate specific technologies or limit the availability of new motor vehicles based on engine type. The EPA must update existing rules within 24 months to comply with these new restrictions.
This Act prohibits the use of federal taxpayer funds for gender transition procedures and prevents federal subsidies under the Affordable Care Act from being used to cover such procedures.
Roger Marshall
Senator
KS
Roger Marshall
Senator
KS
The End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025 prohibits the use of any federal money for gender transition procedures, including for federal employees and at federal facilities. This ban also extends to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, preventing individuals from using federal premium tax credits or cost-sharing reductions to cover plans that include these procedures. The law strictly defines "gender transition procedures" while excluding treatments for certain disorders of sex development or procedures necessary to prevent imminent death.
This Act prohibits states from obtaining waivers to set new vehicle emission standards that restrict the sale or use of new cars with internal combustion engines and requires the revocation of existing conflicting waivers.
Markwayne Mullin
Senator
OK
Markwayne Mullin
Senator
OK
The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025 amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit states from receiving waivers to set new vehicle emission standards that restrict the sale or use of new cars with internal combustion engines. This legislation invalidates any existing or future state standards that directly or indirectly limit traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. Furthermore, the bill mandates the revocation of any previously granted waivers that conflict with this new restriction.
This bill mandates a study by the Secretary of Commerce to assess the national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems supplied by companies from designated "covered countries."
Marsha Blackburn
Senator
TN
Marsha Blackburn
Senator
TN
The ROUTERS Act mandates a study by the Secretary of Commerce to assess the national security risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with consumer routers and modems supplied by companies linked to "covered countries." This report must detail the findings regarding equipment from these flagged nations and be submitted to relevant Congressional committees within one year of enactment.
The HELPER Act of 2025 establishes a new FHA mortgage insurance program offering zero-down-payment loans to eligible first responders, educators, and law enforcement officers.
Ashley Moody
Senator
FL
Ashley Moody
Senator
FL
The HELPER Act of 2025 establishes a new FHA mortgage insurance program to help first responders, educators, and law enforcement officers purchase homes. This program offers qualifying first-time homebuyers the potential for a zero down payment mortgage. A key feature is the elimination of monthly mortgage insurance premiums, though an upfront premium will still be charged.
This Act prohibits the EPA from enforcing the Phase 3 heavy-duty vehicle emission rules and bars future tailpipe regulations from mandating specific technologies or limiting the availability of new vehicle types.
Dan Sullivan
Senator
AK
Dan Sullivan
Senator
AK
The Freedom to Haul Act of 2025 prohibits the EPA from implementing or enforcing the Phase 3 heavy-duty vehicle emission rules. Furthermore, the bill prevents the EPA from issuing tailpipe emission regulations that mandate specific technologies or limit the availability of new motor vehicles based on engine type. This ensures manufacturers retain flexibility in meeting pollution standards.
This bill establishes the Space National Guard as the reserve component of the Space Force, drawing personnel only from existing National Guard space units across seven specified states.
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
The Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025 immediately creates the Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force, initially drawing personnel from existing National Guard space units across seven states. This Act mandates that the new Guard utilize existing infrastructure and requires regular reporting to Congress on its implementation and operations. The legislation also makes conforming amendments across federal law to formally define and integrate the Space National Guard into the military structure.
This bill ensures that military spouses stationed overseas can receive firearms or ammunition and establishes consistent residency rules for military families under federal firearms laws.
Mike Rounds
Senator
SD
Mike Rounds
Senator
SD
The Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act ensures that spouses of active-duty service members stationed overseas can legally receive firearms or ammunition under existing federal exceptions. This legislation also standardizes how a military spouse's residency is determined for federal firearms laws, aligning it with that of the service member. The goal is to provide consistent rights and recognition for military families regarding firearm ownership, regardless of their duty station location.
The GATE Act of 2025 prohibits National Laboratories from admitting foreign nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or Cuba, with narrow exceptions requiring high-level certification of U.S. benefit.
Tom Cotton
Senator
AR
Tom Cotton
Senator
AR
The Guarding American Technology from Exploitation (GATE) Act of 2025 prohibits U.S. National Laboratories from granting access to foreign nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or Cuba, regardless of the length of their intended visit. This immediate ban applies to both current and future visitors and assignees from these specified countries. Exceptions can only be granted by the Secretary of Energy if they certify that the benefit to the U.S. outweighs the national security risks, following consultation with the FBI. Any granted waiver must be reported to Congress within 30 days.
This Act expands the FDA's authority to require pediatric investigations for certain molecularly targeted cancer drugs and extends the priority review voucher program to incentivize treatments for rare pediatric diseases.
Markwayne Mullin
Senator
OK
Markwayne Mullin
Senator
OK
The Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 aims to accelerate the development of new cancer treatments for children by expanding the FDA's authority to require pediatric investigations for molecularly targeted cancer drugs. It also extends the incentive program that grants priority review vouchers to encourage the development of drugs for rare pediatric diseases. The bill mandates studies on the effectiveness of these new requirements and the existing voucher system.
This Act mandates an annual report assessing U.S. reliance on China for critical agricultural products and proposes strategies to onshore or nearshore those supply chains.
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
The Securing American Agriculture Act mandates an annual assessment of U.S. reliance on China for critical agricultural products and inputs. This report will identify supply chain vulnerabilities that could be exploited by foreign adversaries. Based on these findings, the Secretary of Agriculture must recommend strategies to onshore or nearshore the production of these essential farming supplies. The data collection for this assessment will rely solely on voluntary submissions from private companies to protect confidential business information.
The FARMLAND Act of 2025 strengthens oversight, increases penalties, and enhances investigative powers regarding foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land to protect national security and domestic farming interests.
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
The FARMLAND Act of 2025 aims to increase scrutiny and penalties regarding foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land, driven by national security concerns. It enhances disclosure rules, mandates annual risk reports on ownership by certain foreign entities, and empowers the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review significant real estate purchases by "foreign entities of concern." Furthermore, the bill establishes new enforcement roles within the Department of Agriculture and prohibits foreign persons from participating in Farm Service Agency programs.
This bill mandates that all U.S. flags displayed or purchased by federal agencies must be 100% manufactured in the United States, and requires the FTC to study the enforcement of country-of-origin labeling for these flags.
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
The Make American Flags in America Act of 2025 mandates that all U.S. flags displayed or purchased by federal agencies must be 100% manufactured in the United States using entirely domestic materials. This requirement takes effect for purchases within 90 days and for display within two years of enactment. Additionally, the bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study and report on the current enforcement of country-of-origin labeling for American flags.
The ATF Transparency Act establishes a three-day automatic approval for firearm transfer and making applications, creates an appeal process for denials, and mandates reports on NICS processing delays.
James Risch
Senator
ID
James Risch
Senator
ID
The ATF Transparency Act aims to streamline firearm transfer and registration processes by mandating a 3-business-day review period, after which applications are automatically approved unless legal requirements are not met. The bill also establishes an administrative appeal process for applicants whose transfers are denied based on federal or state law concerns, including reimbursement for legal fees upon a successful appeal. Furthermore, it requires reports on unresolved background checks and mandates an agreement between the ATF and FBI on processing future NICS inquiries.
This Act streamlines the approval process for domestic Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export and import facilities by granting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve applications, presuming such activities are in the public interest while preserving the President's existing sanctioning power.
Tim Scott
Senator
SC
Tim Scott
Senator
SC
The Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 centralizes the authority for approving all Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import and export facilities exclusively with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Under this Act, FERC must automatically deem such applications as consistent with the public interest. Furthermore, the bill explicitly preserves the President's existing constitutional and statutory authority to prohibit gas trade with sanctioned countries.
This Act establishes new minimum fleet sizes for Air Force fighter aircraft, mandates detailed quarterly reporting on inventory status, prioritizes upgrades for existing squadrons, and freezes Air National Guard fighter force structure until 2030.
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
The Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025 establishes new minimum fleet sizes for the Air Force's fighter aircraft inventory and delays the enforcement date for these higher requirements until 2030. The bill mandates strict quarterly reporting on new aircraft procurement and distribution, while prioritizing the assignment of new, advanced fighters to existing operational squadrons. Furthermore, it places a freeze on reducing the number of Air National Guard fighter squadrons through 2030 and requires an annual plan to ensure the Guard's fleet recapitalizes at the same pace as the active force.
This Act establishes U.S. policy to combat forced organ harvesting in China, imposes sanctions on involved individuals, and mandates a report on China's transplant practices, particularly concerning Falun Gong practitioners.
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
The Falun Gong Protection Act establishes a firm U.S. policy to cease cooperation with China on organ transplantation until the practice ends. This bill mandates sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans, against foreign individuals knowingly involved in forced organ harvesting in China. Furthermore, it requires a comprehensive government report detailing China's transplant practices and an atrocity determination regarding the persecution of Falun Gong.
This act ensures the Coast Guard continues to receive pay and benefits equal to other Armed Forces members and guarantees automatic funding for essential personnel during a lapse in Coast Guard appropriations while the Department of Defense remains funded.
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
The Pay Our Coast Guard Act ensures that Coast Guard members receive equitable pay and benefits compared to other Armed Forces. Crucially, it establishes automatic appropriations to continue paying active and essential civilian personnel during a funding lapse that specifically affects only the Coast Guard while the Department of Defense remains funded. This measure guarantees essential operational continuity and support for service members and their families during such shutdowns.