Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development ActThis bill includes combatting the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) as a Department of Agriculture (USDA) high-priority research and extension area and reauthorizes other USDA research and extension initiatives.The bill specifically allows grants for developing and disseminating research-based tools and treatments to combat the spotted lanternfly, which is an invasive species native to Asia that feeds on a wide range of crops and plants (e.g., grapes, apples, hops, walnuts, and hardwood trees).Further, the bill reauthorizes USDA grants to support competitive specialized research and extension activities, including high-priority areas, through FY2028. The bill also specifically reauthorizes through FY2028the Pulse Crop Health Initiative;the Comprehensive Food Safety Training Network;pollinator protection research and extension grants;increased USDA capacity and infrastructure to address and conduct research on colony collapse disorder and other pollinator issues; anda USDA-conducted nationwide honey bee pest, pathogen, health, and population status surveillance program.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether Washington's Trail–1753 should be designated as a national historic trail. The trail spans approximately 500 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Fort LeBoeuf in Waterford, Pennsylvania, and traces the route taken by George Washington and his party during a 1753-1754 diplomatic mission to the French on behalf of Virginia's governor before the French and Indian War began. The bill was introduced by senators from Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, indicating regional support for preserving this historically significant route. The legislation amends the National Trails System Act to authorize this feasibility study, though the bill text does not specify a timeline for completion or dedicated funding amount. A national historic trail designation would help protect and promote this colonial-era pathway as part of America's trail system heritage.

This bill strengthens the Department of Agriculture's Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production by expanding its mission and providing new funding. The legislation extends support for urban farming and controlled-environment agriculture like hydroponics through competitive grants to nonprofits, local governments, tribal organizations, schools, and agricultural businesses, with priority given to projects that improve food access in underserved areas. The bill also authorizes the office to provide technical assistance to farmers on business incorporation, zoning, and regulatory navigation, and directs the USDA to collect better data on urban and innovative farming operations. Funding includes $15 million annually from the Commodity Credit Corporation starting in fiscal year 2026, plus an additional authorization of $50 million per year from 2026 through 2030 for grants and programs. The legislation extends the advisory committee overseeing these efforts through September 30, 2030, and also expands agricultural research funding to include modern controlled-environment farming technologies.

This resolution supports the recognition of National Mushroom Day and honors Pennsylvania for its contributions to the national mushroom industry.

This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to establish new safety standards for grocery stores and food sellers that offer online shopping and delivery services to SNAP (food stamp) participants. Within 18 months of enactment, federal food and nutrition agencies must create standards covering digital privacy, cybersecurity, worker protections, and food safety during delivery. Retailers seeking to participate in SNAP must then report their compliance with these standards, and those that fail to meet them will lose their authorization to accept SNAP benefits until they come into compliance. The legislation affects retailers, delivery service workers, and SNAP participants who use online and delivery options to purchase food, with no specific federal funding amount allocated in the text provided.

S. 3796 establishes a new Ohio River Basin Restoration Program within the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate efforts to protect and restore the Ohio River and its tributaries across 14 states. The program will be led by a dedicated Program Director who will work with an advisory council of federal agencies, states, tribal governments, and local stakeholders to develop restoration goals and action plans focused on improving water quality, protecting fish and wildlife habitat, controlling invasive species, reducing flood risk, and remediating toxic substances. The legislation authorizes $350 million per year from fiscal year 2027 through 2031 for restoration projects, which can be carried out by federal agencies, states, tribes, nonprofits, and other qualified organizations through grants and cooperative agreements. The Program Director must develop measurable restoration goals within one year of enactment and a comprehensive action plan within two years, with both subject to public review and updates every five years.

This bill amends the Passport Act of 1920 to let certain public libraries serve as official passport acceptance facilities and keep the fees they collect for processing passport applications, rather than sending that money to the federal government. Eligible libraries include those organized as nongovernmental organizations, nonprofits, charitable organizations, or trusts, as long as they meet State Department regulations for handling passport applications. The bill specifically requires the Secretary of State, within 30 days of enactment, to reauthorize any public library that had previously served as a passport acceptance facility and was in compliance with the rules, and to report to Congress on that compliance status. It also updates the law's language to formally include public libraries alongside state officials, local governments, and the Postal Service as entities authorized to accept passport applications. The change mainly benefits libraries and the communities they serve, giving libraries a new funding stream while making passport services more accessible, especially in areas with limited government office access.

The Credit Card Fairness Act aims to cap late fees charged by major credit card companies. Under the bill, large credit card issuers (those with 1 million or more open accounts) would be prohibited from charging late fees exceeding $8 per violation, with fees limited to the actual costs incurred by the company rather than used for profit. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can adjust this $8 cap annually based on inflation, but only by the rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index. The bill essentially codifies an earlier regulatory rule on late fees and requires the Bureau to conduct transparent rulemaking, with any legal challenges to the rule filed in federal court in Washington, D.C. This legislation primarily affects credit card companies and their customers who incur late payment charges.

This bill directs the National Science Foundation to create a National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network of up to six research sites, or nodes, where scientists can remotely conduct automated experiments using robotics and artificial intelligence. Within one year of enactment, the NSF Director must select these nodes from universities, nonprofits, private companies, or partnerships among them through a competitive process that favors applicants with existing lab infrastructure and outside financial support. Each node can receive up to five million dollars annually for five years, with total program funding set at thirty million dollars per year from 2026 through 2030, and the initiative is designed to eventually reduce dependence on federal money through user fees and industry partnerships. The network aims to boost U.S. leadership in scientific automation, cut research costs, speed up the transfer of federally funded discoveries into commercial products, and strengthen collaboration between government, academia, and industry, particularly in fields like biotechnology, materials science, and chemistry. The bill also requires standards for data sharing and interoperability among nodes, an assessment of other labs not chosen for the network, and annual progress briefings to Congress, with the entire program scheduled to end on September 30, 2031 unless renewed.

The Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025 requires the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on misleading labeling of egg alternatives and plant-based egg substitutes. The bill defines eggs specifically as the reproductive output of poultry with a calcium-based shell, and prohibits companies from marketing non-egg products using egg-related terms if those products are intended as substitutes for real eggs. The FDA must issue draft guidance within 180 days and final guidance within one year of enactment on how to enforce these labeling rules. Additionally, the FDA and Department of Agriculture must report to Congress within two years on enforcement actions taken, including any warnings or penalties issued against companies selling misbranded egg alternatives. The legislation aims to protect consumers—particularly those with food allergies who rely on clear labeling—and emphasizes eggs' nutritional value as an affordable protein source.

S. 2776 amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to establish payment rules for a specific group of plaintiffs known as "Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors"—people who have eligible claims related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and were identified in a 2014 court order involving a New York property dispute. The bill releases funds that were previously held in escrow (set aside) for these creditors and pays them out, while also allowing them to participate in future rounds of compensation payments alongside other eligible 9/11 victims and their families. The changes are retroactively effective as of December 29, 2022, meaning they apply back to that date rather than only going forward from when the bill is signed into law.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance funding for renewable energy projects and establishes stricter regulations on carbon emissions for industrial facilities. Additionally, it allocates resources for research and development in sustainable technologies, aiming to promote a transition to greener energy sources.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance existing regulations by increasing funding for renewable energy initiatives and establishing stricter emissions standards for industrial sectors. Additionally, it mandates periodic assessments of environmental impacts to ensure compliance and effectiveness of the new measures.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance funding for renewable energy projects and establishes stricter regulations on carbon emissions for industrial sectors. Additionally, it includes incentives for businesses that invest in sustainable practices and technologies.

The Art Market Integrity Act brings the art market under federal financial oversight by requiring art dealers, auction houses, galleries, and other intermediaries to report large transactions to the government, similar to existing requirements for banks and other financial institutions. The law applies to people and businesses that conduct art transactions exceeding $10,000 in a single deal or $50,000 total annually, with exemptions for artists selling their own work and small-scale dealers. The Treasury Department must issue new rules within 180 days and updated guidance within 360 days to implement the reporting requirements and address money-laundering risks in high-value art sales. The measure takes effect within one year of enactment and reflects concerns that the art market has been used to hide illicit funds or launder money, particularly involving sanctioned individuals or entities. The bill has bipartisan support from senators including Fetterman, Grassley, Whitehouse, and others.

The SAFE Tax Filing Act allows certain married individuals who are survivors of domestic abuse or spousal abandonment to file their taxes as unmarried or heads of household. Specifically, individuals living apart from their spouse who have experienced domestic abuse (physical, psychological, sexual, emotional, or economic) or whose spouse has abandoned them can make an annual election on their tax return to be treated as unmarried for tax purposes. This change affects tax survivors of domestic violence and abandonment, potentially resulting in more favorable tax filing status and rates. The bill also requires tax return preparers to exercise due diligence in helping clients understand this new filing option. The amendments take effect for tax years ending after the bill's enactment.

This bill increases financial support for federal employees who are killed in the line of duty and their families. It establishes a new $100,000 death gratuity (adjusted annually for inflation) for federal employees whose deaths result from work-related injuries, while also raising funeral expense allowances from $800 to $8,800. The bill applies to civilian federal workers across all agencies, as well as federal employees serving abroad in diplomatic roles, and clarifies that these gratuities can be received in addition to other death benefits rather than replacing them. Agencies must report all gratuity payments to the Government Accountability Office within 15 business days, with annual reporting to Congress beginning one year after enactment. The bill authorizes emergency supplemental funding if a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or similar incident creates a surge in death gratuity claims beyond what agencies can cover with existing budgets.