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in committee · Minnesota · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 6391: Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act

HR 6391, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act, repeals Section 3003 of the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act that would have transferred Oak Flat (2,422 acres in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest) to Resolution Copper for mining. The bill withdraws Oak Flat from all public land use, preventing the foreign-owned mining venture (Rio Tinto/BHP) from extracting copper beneath the site for export to China. It directly protects the area, which is a sacred site for Indigenous peoples and a National Register Historic Property, from a mine projected to consume 250 billion gallons of groundwater over 40 years and cause significant land subsidence. The bill halts a process that would have allowed foreign corporations to mine copper from public land without requiring domestic smelting or benefiting U.S. consumers.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents mining on sacred land, protecting ecosystem and Indigenous site from environmental harm95% confidence
Adelita S. Grijalva (D) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 6418: Employee Profit-Sharing Encouragement Act of 2025

This bill requires corporations (specifically "specified employers" meeting gross receipts thresholds) to make qualified profit-sharing distributions to employees before they can deduct executive pay for highly compensated individuals. To qualify, employers must distribute at least 5% of net income as cash payments to employees with at least one year of service, based on company profits, while meeting nondiscrimination rules similar to 401(k) plans. The provision applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment, linking tax deductions directly to profit-sharing practices. It does not affect non-corporate employers or small businesses below the gross receipts threshold.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates 5% profit-sharing distributions to employees with service requirements, directly expanding worker benefits and aligning with profit-sharing protections under 401(k) nondiscrimination rules.95% confidence
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 5490: Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act

This bill establishes a new interagency Task Force to dismantle foreign scam operations targeting Americans, particularly through "pig butchering" scams in Southeast Asia. The Task Force, chaired by the Secretary of State, will coordinate efforts across multiple agencies to shut down scam centers, impose sanctions on perpetrators, and support victims of trafficking. It requires a detailed strategy within 180 days and annual reports to Congress on progress, including sanctions imposed and funds recovered. The bill authorizes $30 million for these efforts in fiscal years 2026-2027, focusing on countries like Cambodia, Laos, and Burma where scam centers operate with forced labor.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a task force to dismantle foreign scam syndicates, directly supporting law enforcement efforts and victim protection within the criminal justice domain.85% confidence
Jefferson Shreve (R) · 72 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 4397: Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025

This bill would amend the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization and prohibit its operations within the United States. It would require the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization under immigration law and impose new visa restrictions, including immediate revocation of current visas, for individuals identified as members. The bill mandates annual reports from the Secretary of State identifying Muslim Brotherhood branches worldwide and determining which should be designated as terrorist organizations under existing laws. These provisions would directly affect Muslim Brotherhood members, branches, and affiliated organizations seeking entry to or operating within the United States.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by designating an organization as terrorist, increasing restrictions on individuals and limiting due process rights.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates visa restrictions, revocation of current visas, and prohibits Muslim Brotherhood members' operations, directly restricting immigrant access and limiting protections.95% confidence
Mario Diaz-Balart (R) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3302: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025

S 3302, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025, requires drug manufacturers developing cancer treatments to conduct pediatric-focused research for certain drugs targeting pediatric cancer mechanisms. It amends FDA drug approval processes to mandate molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations for drugs with new active ingredients or specific approved combinations, ensuring studies address dosing, safety, and efficacy for children. The bill also extends priority review vouchers (which expedite FDA reviews) for rare pediatric disease treatments until 2030 and mandates GAO studies to evaluate how effectively these incentives spur new pediatric cancer drug development. These changes apply to new drug applications submitted three years after the law's enactment, with reports due to Congress at 6, 8, and 10 years.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates pediatric cancer drug research for safety/efficacy, improving access to targeted treatments for children, directly advancing pediatric healthcare outcomes.95% confidence
Markwayne Mullin (R) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3304: Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act of 2025

The Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act of 2025 would require Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to cover medically necessary food for people with specific digestive and metabolic disorders. This includes specialized formulas and nutrients prescribed by healthcare providers for conditions like inherited metabolic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and food protein allergies. The bill defines "medically necessary food" to include items such as amino acid preparations, low protein modified foods, and vitamins specifically designed for these conditions, along with necessary medical equipment for administration. Coverage would apply to federal health programs with different effective dates (1-3 years from enactment) and encourages private health insurance plans to provide similar coverage for these life-sustaining treatments.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicare/Medicaid coverage for medically necessary food formulas, expanding access for patients with specific disorders like metabolic conditions and IBD.95% confidence
Roger F. Wicker (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3307: Inspector General Access Act of 2025

This bill reorganizes procedural rules for Inspector General (IG) investigations within the Department of Justice (DOJ). It removes specific language that previously restricted IG access to certain allegations involving DOJ personnel, streamlining the investigation process. The key change eliminates an exception clause in existing law, allowing IGs to investigate all DOJ personnel allegations without that prior limitation. This affects how DOJ investigations are conducted but does not create new policies or change substantive rights. (Procedural bill; summary focuses on specific legal reorganization.)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves restrictions on IG investigations, enhancing DOJ oversight and accountability within criminal justice system.92% confidence
Richard J. Durbin (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 2042: Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025

The Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025 would maintain existing protections for designated roadless areas within the National Forest System by prohibiting new road construction, reconstruction, or logging in those areas. It directly affects National Forest lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, where the Roadless Rule already restricts such activities. The bill’s key mechanism requires the Secretary of Agriculture to enforce these current restrictions without adding new limitations. This policy change preserves existing protections for watersheds, wildlife habitats, recreation opportunities, and culturally significant sites within these roadless areas.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMaintains roadless area protections by prohibiting new roads/logging, directly conserving National Forest ecosystems per current regulations95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits new road construction in National Forests, restricting transportation infrastructure development per bill's core mechanism.95% confidence
Maria Cantwell (D) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 1320: Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

This bill requires the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to evaluate existing research on menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life health for women serving in the military or who are veterans. It directs them to identify gaps in knowledge about treatments for symptoms, the impact of military service (including combat exposure and toxins like PFAS), and the availability of care and training for healthcare providers. Within 180 days of enactment, the departments must submit a report and strategic plan to Congress detailing findings and outlining steps to address research gaps and improve care. The law directly affects military women, veterans, and their healthcare providers by aiming to enhance understanding and services for menopause-related health issues.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates research to identify gaps in menopause care for military women/veterans, aiming to improve future healthcare services and provider training.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates research to address menopause care gaps for women veterans, aiming to improve healthcare services and identify treatment needs, directly supporting veterans' healthcare.90% confidence
Patty Murray (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6349: Migrant Due Process Protection Act

The Migrant Due Process Protection Act (HR 6349) would require immigration judges to allow non-citizens in removal proceedings (who are not held in government custody) to request virtual hearings via video or phone. Judges must approve such requests and ensure virtual formats do not disadvantage the individual. This directly affects people facing deportation who are not currently detained by immigration authorities. The bill adds a new procedural option for remote hearings without changing legal standards or outcomes.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances due process rights for non-citizens in immigration proceedings, protecting civil liberties and improving fairness in legal proceedings.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates virtual hearings for non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings, ensuring due process and preventing disadvantage - directly protecting immigrant rights in deportation cases.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes virtual hearing access via video/phone, expanding digital access for non-citizens in immigration proceedings.75% confidence
Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6358: Veteran Education Empowerment Act

HR 6358, the Veteran Education Empowerment Act, creates a federal grant program to help colleges establish or improve dedicated Student Veteran Centers. These centers provide veterans, active-duty service members, and their families with lounge space, benefits counseling, academic support, and mental health services. Institutions must serve significant numbers of veterans and have sustainability plans to qualify for grants, with funding capped at $500,000 per institution over four years. The bill directly affects colleges serving veterans and aims to address challenges like isolation and transition difficulties through centralized campus support.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants ($500k/institution) to fund Student Veteran Centers providing academic/mental health support, directly enhancing higher education access and services for veterans.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health services for veterans via Student Veteran Centers, directly supporting healthcare access within the bill's purpose.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates federal grants for college Student Veteran Centers providing benefits counseling, academic support, and mental health services - directly funding veteran support programs.95% confidence
Lois Frankel (D) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6350: College Athletics Reform Act

This bill establishes comprehensive name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes, prohibiting institutions from restricting athletes' ability to earn compensation for their personal branding or taking adverse action against them for doing so. It requires transparent NIL agreements for compensation over $600, including specific details about services, compensation amounts, and termination terms. The bill also amends immigration laws to better accommodate international student athletes participating in college sports and updates regulations governing sports agents. Additionally, it establishes a Commission to study college athletics governance, focusing on collective bargaining, revenue sharing, and Title IX compliance, while expanding disclosure requirements for colleges regarding athletics revenue and expenses.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAmends immigration laws to accommodate international student athletes, supporting their integration into collegiate sports programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill grants college athletes explicit rights to earn compensation for NIL, prohibits institutional restrictions on such earnings, and mandates transparent agreements - directly advancing worker compensation protections within employment context.95% confidence
Lori Trahan (D) · 25 co-sponsors
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