The CLAIM Act creates legal protections for insurance companies that provide coverage to cannabis-related businesses operating legally under state and tribal law. The bill prevents federal agencies from penalizing, discouraging, or limiting insurers that offer policies to cannabis manufacturers, producers, dispensaries, and other legitimate cannabis businesses, as well as their employees and property owners who lease to them. It also shields these insurers and their employees from federal criminal liability solely for engaging in the insurance business with cannabis-related companies. The legislation does not require insurers to offer cannabis coverage and preserves existing insurance regulations under the McCarran-Ferguson Act and Dodd-Frank. Additionally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study barriers to entry and access to financial services for minority-owned and women-owned cannabis businesses and report recommendations to Congress.

Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement ActThis bill revises certain processes used by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to review applications for export licenses.Specifically, the bill requires BIS to administer any export control license or other authorization considered pursuant to an is informed letter or similar guidance or communication sent to a U.S. or foreign person in the same way as the standard interagency process. (An is informed letter notifies individual companies and universities of supplemental license requirements and requires compliance with the letter's license requirements. BIS guidance states that noncompliance with a letter is treated the same as noncompliance with any other license requirement under the Export Administration Regulations.)The bill requires any is informed letter or similar guidance or communication to be terminated within 60 days after issuing a related license or other authorization unless BIS publishes a regulation that provides for the parameters of the letter or guidance or publishes the communication in the Federal Register.BIS must establish standards and factors that licensing officers should use when applying a presumption-of-denial standard to license applications. BIS must submit these factors to Congress prior to publishing them in the Federal Register.The bill expands the requirements for BIS technical advisory committees, including by requiring BIS to establish committees for specified topics.BIS must review (and report to Congress on) the implementation of a 2025 interim final rule, which provides additional due diligence procedures regarding advanced computing integrated circuits.

This bill increases the number of Conrad 30 visa waivers available to each state from 10 to 15 per year. These waivers allow foreign-trained physicians to work in the United States without having to return to their home country for two years after their training. The bill also creates a new online portal where foreign physicians who couldn't secure positions in their preferred state can be matched with employers in other states that still have available waiver slots. The secondary matching portal will operate for up to 60 days before March 1st each year, allowing employers in medically underserved areas to review credentials and conduct interviews. This legislation aims to help fill physician shortages in areas with health professional gaps while giving international medical graduates more flexibility in where they can establish their medical practice.

The Dietary Supplements Access Act would allow people to use tax-advantaged health savings accounts to pay for dietary supplements without paying income tax on those withdrawals. Specifically, the bill permits up to $500 per year in dietary supplement expenses (or $250 for married individuals filing separately) to be covered through Health Savings Accounts, Archer Medical Savings Accounts, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements, and Health Reimbursement Arrangements. The bill defines dietary supplements according to federal food and drug law but excludes energy drinks, soft drinks, and sodas from coverage. The changes would take effect for expenses incurred after December 31, 2026, meaning people could start using these accounts for supplements starting in 2027.

This bill allows individuals age 70½ and older to make charitable donations directly from their employer-sponsored retirement plans without paying income taxes on those distributions. The provision applies to traditional 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans (commonly used by nonprofits and schools), 457(b) plans (for government employees), and simplified employee pension plans. The charitable gifts must go directly from the plan to eligible charitable organizations, and the amount excluded from taxable income cannot exceed the annual limit that already applies to similar charitable distributions from individual retirement accounts. The bill takes effect for any charitable distributions made after it is enacted into law. This change is intended to encourage charitable giving among retirees by providing a tax benefit.

The Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act establishes a federal grant program through the Department of Veterans Affairs that awards funding to state veteran agencies to create and expand structured outdoor recreation programs designed to improve veterans' physical and mental health. Each eligible state agency that submits a qualifying application will receive at least $200,000 annually, with the bill authorizing $10 million per fiscal year for the program. States can use grants to directly run outdoor programs, partner with local nonprofits and outfitters, cover participant costs like equipment and transportation, and coordinate with federal land management agencies such as the National Park Service and Forest Service. Grant recipients must submit annual reports tracking veteran participation numbers, demographics, types of activities offered, and self-reported improvements in well-being and social connectedness. The bill encourages states to collaborate with each other and federal agencies to reduce administrative barriers and identify appropriate locations for veteran outdoor activities.

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) Congress should adopt a fiscal target to reduce the federal budget deficit to 3% of gross domestic product or less as soon as possible and no later than the end of FY2030; and (2) after the target is achieved, Congress should continue to pursue further deficit reduction with the goal of achieving a balanced federal budget.

The amendment introduces new provisions that enhance oversight and accountability measures within existing legislation, ensuring that additional reporting requirements are established for compliance and performance evaluations. It also expands eligibility criteria for certain programs, allowing for broader access and support.

S. 3772, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2026, extends the operating authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States by ten years. The bill updates expiration dates in the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, pushing the bank's primary authorization deadline from 2026 to 2036 and the aggregate loan, guarantee, and insurance authority deadline from 2027 to 2037. This also extends a special program focused on competition with China and transformational exports through 2036. The Export-Import Bank provides financing and credit support to help U.S. companies export goods and services overseas, so this reauthorization allows the bank to continue backing American exporters and their international business activities. The bill does not specify new funding amounts but rather extends existing authorities already in place.

This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to restrict how the federal government can use its emergency economic powers when dealing with energy companies. Specifically, it prevents the President from denying financial support to companies under certain provisions unless the decision is based on environmental protection reasons, and it explicitly prohibits the government from discriminating against companies involved in fossil fuel exploration, development, production, or transportation when providing that support. The legislation essentially protects fossil fuel companies from being excluded from federal financial assistance programs available to other industries during national emergencies or strategic resource shortages, with a narrow exception only for environmental concerns. The bill has no specified funding amounts or implementation timeline, and it directly affects how federal agencies can allocate emergency economic resources in the energy sector.

The Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates Act prohibits electric transmission companies from charging customers in one state for the costs of new power lines or transmission projects built primarily to implement another state's energy policies, unless the first state explicitly agrees to pay those costs. For example, if State A builds transmission infrastructure to support its renewable energy goals, customers in neighboring State B would not automatically bear part of the bill unless State B's officials formally consent to sharing those expenses. The bill defines "covered transmission facilities" as lines and equipment used for interstate electricity transmission that are designed to carry out state-level policies, and it presumes that only residents of the state implementing the policy should pay for benefits they create. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must issue rules to implement the law within 180 days of enactment. The legislation affects electricity consumers across multiple states and transmission providers that operate interstate power systems.

This resolution designates November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month to raise awareness about adoption and children waiting for families. The legislation aims to celebrate families formed through adoption while encouraging Americans to consider adopting children, particularly those in foster care. According to the resolution, there are currently 328,947 children in the U.S. foster care system, with approximately 70,421 having adoption as their permanency plan, and many wait nearly three years before being adopted. The resolution notes that over 85,000 children have found permanent families on National Adoption Day since it began in 2000. This is a symbolic resolution that requires no funding and simply establishes these awareness designations to promote adoption and support for children needing permanent homes.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance existing regulations by adding stricter compliance requirements for environmental standards and increasing penalties for violations. Additionally, it allocates additional funding for enforcement and oversight to ensure adherence to these new standards.

The Payment Choice Act of 2025 requires brick-and-mortar retail businesses that accept in-person payments to accept U.S. cash as payment for purchases up to $500 per transaction and prohibits charging higher prices to customers who pay with cash. The bill applies to any retailer operating a physical location, including those selling goods online but accepting in-person payments at a storefront. Limited exceptions exist for temporary situations like system failures or insufficient cash on hand, and retailers can avoid the requirement by providing a free, no-fee prepaid card device on premises. For the first five years after enactment, businesses are not required to accept $50 bills or larger, though the Treasury Secretary must issue rules after five years requiring acceptance of $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills. Violations are enforceable through civil lawsuits filed by affected customers, with penalties ranging from $250 to $1,500 depending on the offense, and the bill requires annual federal reports on ATM locations to help ensure cash accessibility.

Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). (CFIUS oversees the national security risks of certain foreign investment in the United States. CFIUS has the authority to review covered transactions, which include mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers that could result in foreign control of a U.S. business; certain investments in businesses involved in critical technologies, critical infrastructure, or sensitive personal data; and certain real estate transactions.)Specifically, the bill directs CFIUS to, after receiving notification from USDA, determine (1) whether a reportable agricultural land transaction is a covered transaction, and (2) whether CFIUS should initiate a national security review or take another action with respect to the transaction. Reportable agricultural land transaction means a transaction (1) that USDA has reason to believe is a covered transaction, based on information from or in cooperation with the intelligence community; (2) that involves the acquisition of an interest in agricultural land by a foreign person of China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran; and (3) with respect to which a foreign person is required to submit a report to USDA regarding their agricultural land transactions.The bill also expands CFIUS to include the Secretary of Agriculture for covered transactions that involve agricultural land, agricultural biotechnology, or the agriculture industry (e.g., agricultural transportation, storage, and processing).

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the North Dakota Field Office and issued on January 8, 2025. By way of background, an RMP guides the management of lands administered by BLM. The 2025 North Dakota RMP modified the 1988 RMP, including by limiting development of oil and gas in low-potential areas and new coal leasing to areas within four miles of existing mines.

This bill expands veterans' access to critical access hospitals and rural health clinics under the existing Veterans Community Care Program. Specifically, it allows veterans living within 35 miles of a critical access hospital or affiliated rural clinic to receive care there without needing prior authorization or referrals from the VA. The legislation affects veterans in rural and underserved areas by streamlining the approval process for community-based care. The bill sets payment rates for these services using Medicare's critical access hospital reimbursement rates and requires that claims for this care be processed and paid within 60 days. Within one year of enactment, the VA must report to Congress on how third-party administrators and community care providers are implementing these changes, with particular attention to claim approval, payment timeliness, and veteran satisfaction.

S. 1828 requires each state to designate a coordinator for its safe routes to school program, establishing a single point of contact to manage these initiatives. The coordinator can be an existing state employee and must have their contact information posted on the state's transportation department website. States have 180 days to fill any vacant coordinator position. The bill limits the coordinator's duties to those specifically authorized by Congress and allows states to use existing federal transportation funding to pay the coordinator's salary, meaning no new federal money is required. This legislation applies to all 50 states and aims to streamline communication and oversight of safe routes to school programs nationwide.

S. Res. 239 is a Senate resolution expressing strong support for the U.S.-Canada partnership and reaffirming their shared commitment to economic and national security. The resolution does not create new laws or appropriate funding; instead, it documents the extent of the relationship between the two countries, highlighting that they trade nearly $1 trillion annually in goods and services, support millions of jobs on both sides of the border, and collaborate extensively on critical issues including border security, counternarcotics efforts, energy independence, and Arctic defense. The resolution emphasizes the interconnected nature of the two countries' economies and security interests, covering areas such as supply chain resilience, intelligence sharing to combat fentanyl trafficking, joint military command structures like NORAD, and cooperation on emerging technologies. Sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators, the resolution calls on Congress to maintain and strengthen this partnership as essential to American prosperity and security.

Highway Funding Transferability Improvement ActThis bill increases the amount of federal highway program funds that a state may reallocate annually between designated programs. Specifically, for the following programs, the bill allows a state to reallocate up to 75% (currently, 50%) of the annual funding for each program to any of the other programs:National Highway Performance Program;Surface Transportation Block Grant Program;Highway Safety Improvement Program;Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program;National Highway Freight Program;Carbon Reduction Program; andPromoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation Formula Program (also known as the PROTECT Formula Program).

The Vision Lab Choice Act amends federal health insurance regulations to give optometrists more autonomy in vision care plans. The bill limits initial agreements between optometrists and insurance plans to two-year terms (renewable for additional two-year periods), and prohibits insurers from restricting which laboratories or suppliers optometrists can use when providing services to patients. The legislation applies to group health plans and individual or group health insurance coverage that offer vision benefits. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to notify states annually of their authority to enforce these provisions and will monitor state compliance; states that fail to enforce the rules will be treated as substantially non-compliant with federal oversight requirements. The bill gives states flexibility to apply their own vision insurance laws if those laws conflict with the federal requirements.