United States Bills

foundation governance reform

Clarifies governance for a private foundation, moving membership and officer rules to bylaws and restricting political activity and insider benefits.

NORRA of 2025

RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025

Creates a rebuttable presumption that courts should grant permanent injunctions when a final judgment finds patent infringement.

Conrad J-1 Physician Waiver Revisions

This measure extends the Conrad J-1 physician waiver program, expands slots, strengthens contracts, and accelerates immigration pathways for physicians serving rural and underserved areas.

Broadband Buildout Accountability

Applies the Freedom of Information Act to BEAD program actions by the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information.

Relief for Vichai Sae Tung

Grants lawful permanent resident status to Vichai Sae Tung and reduces one immigrant visa for his birth country.

Eric's Law

Require a new jury when a capital-sentencing jury fails to reach a unanimous recommendation.

Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice

Creates a DOJ Office of Environmental Justice and a grant program to help State, local, and Tribal enforcement and community participation.

Temporary Fentanyl Scheduling Extension

Extends temporary scheduling of fentanyl-related substances through September 30, 2025 by updating the expiration date in a prior temporary scheduling statute.

Firearm Safe Storage Rule

A proposal to require secure storage of firearms at home and to fund state enforcement through federal grants.

National Fentanyl Awareness Week

Designates Feb 23–Mar 1, 2025 as a week to raise awareness about fentanyl harms and responses.

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

Treats local officers who follow DHS detainers as federal agents and blocks certain federal grants to jurisdictions defined as "sanctuary", effective October 1, 2025.

Births in Custody Reporting Act

Requires states to report anonymized data on pregnant or birthing inmates quarterly and directs a Justice Department study and public report.

Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act

BOP Director Term Reform

The bill would require the BOP Director to be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, with a single 10-year term.

Birthright funding restriction

Prohibits use of federal funds to implement Executive Order 14160 or related actions, aiming to preserve birthright citizenship by restricting funding rather than changing immigration law.

GRACIE Act of 2025

Creates OJJDP grants for states that record and retain all child welfare interviews for at least five years.

Protect America's Innovation Act

Creates a DOJ unit to counter Chinese state economic espionage, investigate investments and Entity List companies, require annual reporting, and sunset after six years.

LEOSA carry in school zones

Expands authority for qualified law enforcement officers to carry firearms in select federal facilities and school zones, while clarifying qualification standards and how LEOSA interacts with other rules.

Fentanyl Entry Suspension Act

Suspends admission of certain people entering from Canada or Mexico and authorizes rapid return and repatriation flights to address fentanyl risks.

Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Act

Stops detention of people solely for protected traits like race, religion, sex, or disability; adds protections to 18 U.S.C. 4001.

Hawaiian Language Month 2025

Senate resolution to designate February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month and encourage preservation and celebration of ʻOlelo Hawaiʻi.

Overdose Data and Enforcement Grants

Provides grants to improve opioid overdose data, toxicology testing, and law enforcement training and equipment for tracing drugs and reporting.

EAGLES Act of 2025

Reauthorizes and expands the Secret Service threat assessment center for research, training, and school violence prevention through a Safe School Initiative.