Legislative Activity

The "America First Energy Act" amends a section of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act. It stipulates that the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation of the Department of Energy cannot have any Department of Energy employees as voting members of the board. It also requires that all voting members of the Board, the Executive Director, and each officer or employee of the Foundation must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, an alien admitted as a refugee, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

The "Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025" permits and sets performance standards for pulsating light systems on vehicles to help prevent rear-end collisions. It mandates the Secretary of Transportation to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108 within 180 days to include these systems. The bill defines a pulsating light system as a high-mounted stop lamp that pulses rapidly up to 4 times within 1.2 seconds upon braking before converting to a continuous light.

The Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025 establishes a Federal Infrastructure Bank to provide financial support for infrastructure projects across the U.S. by offering loans, equity investments, and loan guarantees to eligible entities. A Federal Infrastructure Bank Holding Company will be established to oversee the Bank, and the Federal Reserve will regulate both entities. The Holding Company and the Bank are exempt from most taxes, and investors in the Holding Company can receive a tax credit. The act prioritizes revenue-generating projects and rural infrastructure development, while prohibiting funding for projects connected to specific foreign entities.