Legislative Activity

This bill reauthorizes the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994, updating the definition of "State" to include Guam and increasing the authorized appropriations for the program through 2031. The funding increases aim to bolster conservation education and design initiatives related to waterfowl and their habitats.

The "Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025" ensures that Coast Guard members receive equitable pay and benefits compared to other branches of the Armed Forces. During a Coast Guard-specific funding lapse, the bill guarantees continued pay for Coast Guard military members, qualified civilian and contract employees, death gratuities, funeral travel, and basic housing allowance for dependents of Coast Guard members who die on active duty. This funding continues as long as Department of Defense funding is available, up to two weeks after a Coast Guard-specific funding lapse begins. The bill affirms the Coast Guard as a military service and aims to provide financial security to its members during funding uncertainties.

The CLEAR Act amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include entities established under Section 3161, ensuring their records are accessible to the public. This change applies to all FOIA requests made after the Act's enactment, regardless of when the records were created.

The "Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025" extends the energy credit for qualified biogas property through December 31, 2025, for construction beginning after December 31, 2024.