United States Bills

Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025

Makes it illegal to feed sharks in the U.S. exclusive economic zone off Florida's coast.

Integrated Ocean Observation Reauthorization

Reauthorizes and updates the national ocean observing program, adds meteorological and cyber infrastructure, requires post-storm evaluations, and sets funding rules for 2026–2030.

Secure Space Act

Prevents the FCC from approving satellite licenses or earth-station authorizations if controlled by companies that provide covered communications equipment or their affiliates

Small Business AI Advancement Act

Requires NIST to create and share voluntary AI resources and case studies to help small businesses adopt AI.

Pipeline Review Coordination Act

Makes FERC the lead reviewer, sets schedules, limits duplicate NEPA reviews, allows state water conditions, and requires TSA consultation for pipeline security.

Algorithmic Accountability Act

Requires FTC rules for impact assessments, reports, and a public repository for automated decision systems used in important decisions.

Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act

Restricts ADS‑B tracking data use; requires airport disclosures and limits general aviation fee revenue to airside safety projects.

Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing

Directs the FTC to ban firearm marketing aimed at under-18s and sets enforcement, state and private actions, and reporting.

National Women's Sports Week

Designates June 23–29, 2025 as National Women's Sports Week to celebrate Title IX and support single-sex sports and female athletic opportunities.

Reliable Rail Service Act

Changes rail carrier duties so shippers get timely, reliable service; adds Board review factors, deadlines, and authority to set service standards.

Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act

Open America's Waters Act

Repeals Jones Act coastwise restrictions; requires Coast Guard safety rules within 90 days.

NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Act

Creates an NTIA office for internet and communications policy and cybersecurity, led by a new Associate Administrator, with duties on policy, coordination, and outreach.

RISE Act of 2025

Conditional civil immunity for AI developers who publish and update model cards, specifications, and documentation for tools used by licensed professionals.

FAIR Act

Ends Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding for NPR and PBS; directs agencies to stop related federal support.

My Body, My Data Act

Limits collection and sharing of reproductive and sexual health data; gives individuals access, correction, and deletion rights; enforces through the FTC and private lawsuits.

TERMS Act

Requires online services to publish clear rules, give advance written notice before account restrictions, and publish annual enforcement reports.

Protecting Community Television Act

Replaces 'includes' with 'means' and adds 'other monetary' to the definition of 'franchise fee' in the Communications Act.

Joint Resolution to Disapprove FTC Rule

Voids the FTC "Negative Option Rule" published Nov 15, 2024, through congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5.

LAUNCH Act

Updates and speeds federal licensing for commercial space launches and private remote sensing systems.

Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act

Requires FAA safety reviews, ADS-B equipment rules, airspace coordination, workforce protections, and reporting to reduce risks in mixed airspace.

OCTOPUS Act of 2025

Bans commercial octopus farming and imports, requires import certification and reporting, with exceptions for accredited institutions and research.

FORECAST Act

Exempts certain National Weather Service jobs from federal hiring freezes to keep warning and equipment staffing in place.

Coast Guard Enlisted Retention

Keeps certain enlisted Coast Guard members who are close to 20 years of service on active duty until they qualify for retirement.