Legislative Activity

The Federal Supervisor Education Act of 2025 mandates comprehensive, standardized training programs for all federal supervisors, covering areas like performance management, employee development, and workplace conduct. Agencies must establish individual development plans for every supervisor and assess their competency against new OPM guidelines. These requirements aim to elevate the skills and accountability of federal management nationwide.

The Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act prohibits unauthorized camping on public property within the District of Columbia. This law defines camping as setting up any temporary structure or vehicle for living accommodations outdoors. Violators may face fines up to \$500, jail time up to 30 days, or both.

The Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025 significantly increases the investor limit for qualifying venture capital funds from 250 to 500 and raises the asset threshold from $\$10$ million to $\$50$ million. This change aims to expand the pool of capital available to new businesses. Furthermore, the bill mandates a study five years after enactment to assess the impact of these changes on capital distribution across diverse founders and geographies. Based on positive findings in the study, the SEC may adjust these limits further, up to a maximum of 750 investors or $\$100$ million in assets.

The SMART Act of 2025 aims to reduce regulatory burden for smaller, well-managed, and well-capitalized financial institutions (banks and credit unions under \$6 billion in assets). It provides examination relief by allowing for limited-scope reviews following a full examination and permitting the combination of certain compliance checks. Furthermore, the bill mandates that regulators minimize the time, staff, and inconvenience associated with on-site examinations for these smaller institutions.

The Fit for Duty Act establishes a new bonus pay program to reward service members who achieve high scores on their required physical fitness tests. Service members scoring 90% or higher can receive a recurring bonus of either \$500 or \$1,000, depending on their performance. This initiative aims to boost military readiness and combat rising obesity rates within the ranks. Furthermore, these fitness bonuses will be excluded from federal income tax.

This resolution establishes the **Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking** to guide Congress on using solid research and data when creating new laws. The Commission will study how to improve the federal government's use of data to ensure policies are based on what actually works. It will deliver a final report with recommendations to Congress by the end of the 119th Congress.

This resolution formally censures Representative LaMonica McIver for alleged misconduct at a federal detention center in May 2025, citing interference with and potential assault of federal officers. The action requires the Representative to be formally reprimanded by the Speaker on the House floor. Furthermore, the Committee on Ethics is directed to immediately investigate the allegations to determine if further disciplinary action is warranted.

The "Timely and Accurate Benefits Act" mandates states to implement an Enhanced Income Verification Platform to receive federal funding for benefit programs. This platform will use real-time data matching and analytics to verify income, including wages, self-employment earnings, and other sources, ensuring accurate eligibility determinations. The goal is to reduce improper payments and ensure timely benefit distribution. The act defines key terms such as "Enhanced Gross Income" and "Enhanced Income Verification Platform" to provide a clear framework for implementation.

The Old Glory Only Act prohibits the Secretary of State from allowing any flag other than the United States flag to be flown over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts. Formally, this bill is named the "Old Glory Only Act".

The PPP Shell Company Discovery Act aims to combat Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud by requiring the Treasury Secretary to compile and share a list of PPP loan recipients with the IRS and the Department of Justice. The IRS Commissioner must then create additional lists of recipients who may have committed fraud based on FICA tax withholding and loan amount compared to wage payments. These lists will be used for criminal investigations related to PPP loan fraud.