The American Family Act (HR 2763) establishes a new refundable child tax credit that provides monthly payments to eligible families with children. It would pay $300 per month for each child under age 6 and $360 per month (120% of $300) for each child age 6 or older, with income limits of $150,000 for joint filers and $112,500 for other filers. The bill creates a "period of presumptive eligibility" to determine eligibility for monthly payments, allowing families to receive advance payments based on information from previous tax returns. This would directly affect millions of families with children who meet the income requirements, providing more consistent financial support throughout the year rather than an annual tax credit.
HR 2799, the Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2025, prohibits the sale, possession, and modification of devices that increase the firing rate of semi-automatic firearms to mimic machine guns (commonly called "bump stocks"). It specifically bans manual, power-driven, or electronic devices designed to speed up firing, as well as modified firearms that achieve this effect. Owners of pre-existing modified firearms must register them within 120 days of the law's enactment, with exemptions for government entities and firearms already lawfully modified and registered before the bill passes. The bill does not restrict standard semi-automatic firearms or require registration of unmodified guns.
This bill expands Medicare coverage to include audiology services provided by qualified audiologists without requiring a physician referral or supervision. Starting January 1, 2027, Medicare will pay 80% of the standard rate for these services, which include hearing and balance assessments and treatment. It specifically allows audiologists to legally provide these services under state law, as long as they are covered if provided by a physician. The bill does not expand the types of services covered beyond those already payable under Medicare as of December 31, 2026.
HR 2774, the Safeguarding Our Levees Act, requires the federal agency to begin repairing or restoring flood control projects within 180 days of a request from a non-Federal sponsor. It also increases federal cost-sharing for these projects to cover 25% of the difference in costs. The bill directly affects local communities and organizations responsible for maintaining flood control infrastructure by setting clear timelines and funding terms. These changes aim to speed up critical repairs after natural disasters while clarifying federal financial responsibility.
This bill, the Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025, improves support for veterans and service members who experienced military sexual trauma (MST), which includes sexual assault, battery, or harassment during military service. It establishes specialized teams to review MST claims, allows veterans to choose where their VA medical exam for MST claims takes place, and expands eligibility for MST counseling to all former reserve members. The bill requires VA to provide sensitive communications to MST survivors, connect veterans to health care when they submit MST claims, and provide clear contact information for MST support resources. It also mandates annual reviews of MST claim processing accuracy and ensures individuals who withdraw from service academies can access care and records related to MST.
HR 1423, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025, expands GI Bill benefits to National Guard members who serve on full-time National Guard duty or active duty under Title 32. It removes previous exclusions by counting this service toward eligibility for Post-9/11 educational benefits, just like active-duty service. The change applies retroactively to service performed since September 11, 2001, allowing affected veterans to access benefits they were previously denied. This policy adjustment directly affects National Guard members who completed qualifying full-time duty since 2001.
This resolution recognizes Tren de Aragua members as "alien enemies" under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, affirming the President's authority to apprehend and remove them from the U.S. It does not create new law but supports the executive action taken under existing legal authority. The resolution specifically references the President's March 2025 proclamation declaring Tren de Aragua's activities constitute an invasion, citing its presence in 19 states and alleged violent actions against law enforcement.
This bill requires detention agencies (like jails, prisons, and police facilities) to notify family members or emergency contacts when an individual in their custody dies, is seriously injured, or becomes seriously ill. Agencies must collect emergency contact information during intake, provide timely notifications (within 12 hours for death, "as soon as practicable" for serious illness/injury), and include specific details like cause of death or medical condition. It defines "serious illness or injury" to include situations like suicide attempts, terminal diagnoses, or unconsciousness requiring immediate treatment. The bill also mandates compassionate notification methods (trained staff, written follow-up) and gives individuals the right to update contact information or complete medical directives.
The Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2025 would impose a variable fee on imported goods from countries with higher pollution intensity than equivalent US-made products. The fee rate (ranging from 0% to 200%) would be determined by the difference in pollution intensity between the country of origin and the US baseline. It targets specific products including aluminum, cement, steel, fertilizers, glass, hydrogen, solar products, and battery inputs. The bill includes mechanisms for countries to reduce or eliminate the fee through international partnership agreements that meet certain environmental standards. The fee is intended to address what the bill describes as an unfair cost advantage for foreign producers with weaker environmental regulations.
The REPAIR Act of 2025 creates new rules for challenging environmental project approvals required under federal law. It sets a 120-day deadline for filing challenges to project approvals and limits courts to remanding approvals (sending them back for review) rather than vacating them, unless there's an immediate threat to health or the environment. The bill establishes a mediation process where project sponsors and federal agencies must work with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council to fix approval issues within 60 days. It also requires a public database tracking cases not resolved within 90 days of filing.
This bill (S 1357, the SAFE Act) requires companies seeking to list securities on U.S. exchanges or already listed to disclose specific ties to the Chinese government. It mandates annual disclosures on whether the Chinese government provided financial support (like subsidies, loans, or tax breaks), the conditions attached to that support (such as export requirements or intellectual property use), the presence of Chinese Communist Party committees within the company, and details about officers/directors with prior government roles in China. The disclosure rules apply to all issuers filing reports under Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act. The Securities and Exchange Commission must implement these rules within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
This bill (S 1358, the TASK Act) requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to mandate specific reporting for publicly traded U.S. companies with operations in China or supply chains linked to Xinjiang, China. It directs companies to report on: (1) supply chain sourcing checks for products imported from Xinjiang using forced labor; (2) transactions with companies sanctioned by Commerce or Treasury (e.g., military-linked firms); and (3) annual disclosures about Chinese Communist Party committees in their China operations and related decisions. The reporting aims to increase transparency around supply chain risks and ties to sanctioned entities, as part of the SEC’s evaluation of ESG (environmental, social, governance) disclosure guidance. It directly affects U.S. companies operating in China or sourcing goods from Xinjiang.
