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Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2025

Bill: 119-s-754
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2025-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: 

Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2025

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to (1) assess cybersecurity threats in the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector, and (2) conduct annual crisis simulation exercises for food-related emergencies or disruptions. The agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector includes (1) any activity relating to the production, processing, distribution, storage, transportation, consumption, or disposal of agricultural or food products; and (2) any entity involved in any of these activities.

Specifically, USDA, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, must conduct a risk assessment every two years on the cybersecurity threats to, and security vulnerabilities in, this sector. The risk assessment must include any recommendations for federal legislative or administrative actions to address related threats and vulnerabilities.

USDA must also conduct an annual simulation exercise relating to a food-related emergency or disruption in coordination with DHS, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).

Among other things, the exercise must (1) involve a realistic and plausible scenario that simulates a food-related emergency or disruption that affects multiple sectors and jurisdictions, and (2) incorporate input from experts and stakeholders from various disciplines and sectors (e.g., agriculture, public health, emergency management, transportation, and energy). 

USDA, in consultation with DHS, HHS, and ODNI, must submit a report to Congress on each simulation exercise, including recommendations to enhance the cybersecurity and resilience of the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act

Bill: 119-s-755
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2025-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: 

Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act

 
This bill provides for coverage of certain cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of microarray analysis, DNA and RNA sequencing, whole-exome sequencing, and other next-generation sequencing for individuals diagnosed with cancer.
 
Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must establish an education and awareness program for physicians and the public about genomic testing and the role of genetic counselors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

Bill: 119-s-756
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2025-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: 

Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

This bill expands the expenses eligible for tax-free withdrawals from a qualified tuition program (known as a 529 plan) to include tuition, fees (including test fees), books, supplies, equipment, and other expenses related to the enrollment or attendance in a recognized postsecondary credentialing program.

Under the bill, a recognized postsecondary credentialing program includes certain programs identified by a state as providing training services, a program listed in the Web Enabled Approval Management System (WEAMS) maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs, certain examinations required to obtain or maintain a credential, and other reputable credentialing programs.

Further, under the bill, such programs must be designed for an individual to obtain

an industry-recognized postsecondary employment credential (e.g., project management professional certificate, advanced emergency medical technician certificate, and welding supervisor certificate),

a certificate of completion of a registered and certified apprenticeship,

an occupational or professional license issued or recognized by a state or the federal government (and any certification required for obtaining such license), or

an associate or baccalaureate degree. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Tribal Adoption Parity Act

Bill: 119-s-757
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2025-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Apprenticeships to College Act

Bill: 119-s-758
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2025-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

Bill: 119-s-759
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2025-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Hunting and fishing
Internet, web applications, social media
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Outdoor recreation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-09-11
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2025-09-11
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2025-09-11
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2025-09-10
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6556; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6556)
action_date: 2025-09-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2025-07-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 117.
action_date: 2025-07-16
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-40.
action_date: 2025-07-16
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-40.
action_date: 2025-03-12
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2025

Bill: 119-s-760
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2025-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Government studies and investigations
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Nursing
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: 

Kids' Access to Primary Care Act of 2025

This bill modifies payments for Medicaid primary care services. Specifically, the bill applies a Medicare payment rate floor to Medicaid primary care services that are provided after the date of enactment of the bill and extends the payment rate to additional types of practitioners (e.g., obstetricians).

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must conduct a study on the number of children enrolled in Medicaid, the number of providers receiving payment for primary care services, and associated payment rates before and after the bill's implementation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025

Bill: 119-s-761
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2025-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Advisory bodies
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Child care and development
Child safety and welfare
Elementary and secondary education
Family relationships
Federal-Indian relations
Hawaii
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Indian social and development programs
Language arts
Minority education
Public participation and lobbying
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: 

Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States within the legislative branch and sets forth its powers, duties, and membership.

Among other duties, the commission must investigate the impacts and ongoing effects of the Indian Boarding School Policies (federal policies under which American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children were forcibly removed from their family homes and placed in boarding schools).

Further, the commission must develop recommendations on ways to (1) protect unmarked graves and accompanying land protections; (2) support repatriation and identify the tribal nations from which children were taken; and (3) discontinue the removal of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children from their families and tribal communities by state social service departments, foster care agencies, and adoption agencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-07-31
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.
action_date: 2025-07-31
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-54.
action_date: 2025-07-31
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-54.
action_date: 2025-03-05
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act

Bill: 119-s-762
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025

Bill: 119-s-763
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

Bill: 119-s-764
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act

Bill: 119-s-765
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Executive agency funding and structure
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

Bill: 119-s-766
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: 

Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information from federal agencies and report to Congress regarding projects that are behind schedule or have expenditures that have exceeded the original cost estimate. 

Specifically, the bill requires OMB to issue guidance directing federal agencies to annually submit specified information to OMB regarding certain federally funded projects that (1) are more than five years behind schedule, or (2) have expenditures that are at least $1 billion more than the original cost estimate for the project. 

Among other information, the agencies must submit to OMB

a description of each project;

an explanation of any change to the original scope of the project;

the original and current expected dates for the completion of the project;

the original and current cost estimates adjusted for inflation; 

an explanation for any delays in completing the project or increases in the cost; and

the amount of and rationale for any award, incentive fee, or other type of bonus awarded for the project.

The bill also requires OMB to submit an annual report to Congress containing the information submitted by the agencies and post the report on the OMB website. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-07-30
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
HIDTA Enhancement Act

Bill: 119-s-767
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Invest to Protect Act of 2025

Bill: 119-s-768
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
United States Research Protection Act of 2025

Bill: 119-s-769
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Employee hiring
International scientific cooperation
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: 

United States Research Protection Act of 2025

This bill clarifies the definition of a 
malign foreign talent recruitment program
 under the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act.
 

The Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act, which was included in the CHIPS and Science Act, prohibits researchers who receive federal funds from participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programs, in which foreign countries incentivize or compensate researchers for activities that present a conflict of interest for the researcher or that are otherwise unauthorized (e.g., sharing proprietary information without proper authorization).

The bill clarifies that these restrictions apply to programs that are sponsored by a foreign country of concern, including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The bill also clarifies that malign foreign talent recruitment programs may involve direct or indirect compensation or incentives from such countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-07-22
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
action_date: 2025-07-22
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-45.
action_date: 2025-07-22
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-45.
action_date: 2025-04-30
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Social Security Expansion Act

Bill: 119-s-770
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Congressional oversight
Disability assistance
Elementary and secondary education
Employment taxes
Financial services and investments
Government trust funds
Higher education
Income tax rates
Inflation and prices
Railroads
Self-employed
Social security and elderly assistance
Transportation employees

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act

Bill: 119-s-771
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Employer Participation in Repayment Act

Bill: 119-s-772
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act

Bill: 119-s-773
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
WHO is Accountable Act

Bill: 119-s-774
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
SAFE Act of 2025

Bill: 119-s-775
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: 

Save America's Forgotten Equines Act of 2025 or the SAFE Act of 2025

This bill permanently prohibits the slaughter of equines (e.g., horses and mules) for human consumption. (Current law prohibits the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption. This bill extends the prohibition to equines.) 

Specifically, this bill prohibits a person from knowingly (1) slaughtering an equine for human consumption; or (2) shipping, transporting, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donating an equine to be slaughtered for human consumption or equine parts for human consumption.

The bill subjects a violator to a fine.

The bill applies to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. However, it does not apply to an activity carried out by an Indian for a religious ceremony.

As background, in recent years, the appropriations acts have prohibited the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using federal funds to inspect horses before they are slaughtered for human consumption. Therefore, there are currently no USDA-inspected horse slaughter facilities in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
UNITED Act

Bill: 119-s-776
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Europe
Free trade and trade barriers
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: 

Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED Act

This bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK).

Specifically, the bill directs the President to seek to initiate negotiations with the UK regarding tariff and nontariff barriers affecting any industry, product, or service sector.

The bill authorizes the President to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK, with such authority expiring on March 1, 2029. Further, the President may proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty or a continuance of existing excise or duty-free treatment to carry out an agreement, with certain limitations.

The bill also requires the President to consult with and notify Congress regarding the intention of the President to enter into an agreement or make a proclamation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Strategic Ports Reporting Act

Bill: 119-s-777
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Geography and mapping
Government studies and investigations
Marine and inland water transportation
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Transportation safety and security

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

Bill: 119-s-778
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Child health
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' medical care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: 

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each of its medical centers contains a hygienic lactation space that is not a bathroom and meets other specifications (e.g., must be easy to locate). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-07-30
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2025-05-21
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
EARLY Minds Act

Bill: 119-s-779
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1430-1431)
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
SAFE Lending Act of 2025

Bill: 119-s-780
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2025-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2025-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate