End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2025

End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2025

This bill repeals or limits tax deductions and credits related to oil and gas production; increases the amortization period of geological and geophysical expenses; prohibits the use of the last-in, first-out (LIFO) accounting method by certain oil companies; and expands the definition of crude oil for certain purposes.

The bill repeals the

• tax credits for producing oil and gas from marginal wells and enhanced oil recovery,
• tax deduction for intangible drilling and development costs for oil and gas wells,
• percentage depletion,
• tax deduction for tertiary injectant expenses, and
• exception to the passive loss limitations for working interests in oil and gas property.

The bill increases the amortization period for geological and geophysical expenses from two years to seven years and prohibits major integrated oil companies from using the LIFO accounting method.

The bill excludes from the qualified business income tax deduction items related to oil and gas production, refining, processing, transporting, and distribution.

The bill provides statutory authority for Internal Revenue Service regulations that exclude from the definition of a tax for purposes of the foreign tax credit levies imposed by foreign countries or U.S. possessions on persons that receive a specific economic benefit from the country or possession.

Finally, the bill defines crude oil for purposes of the excise tax on imported petroleum and crude oil to include bitumen or bituminous mixtures or oil derived from such mixtures (including tar sands) and oil derived from kerogen-bearing sources (including oil shale).

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Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2023

Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2023

This bill expands Department of Agriculture (USDA) support for organic agricultural research.

USDA must establish the Coordinating and Expanding Organic Research Initiative for USDA resources dedicated to organic agricultural research. Every five years, the initiative must survey USDA's organic agricultural research and produce a report, including findings and recommendations on expanding research and increasing coordination. USDA must take the findings and recommendations into consideration when preparing USDA's annual budget recommendations.

The bill also reauthorizes, and increases funding for, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative through FY2028. Further, eligible grant projects are expanded to include (1) facilitating the identification and adoption of traditional ecological knowledge and cultural practices, and (2) identifying how organic agriculture can adapt to and mitigate climate change.

The bill also reauthorizes, and extends funding for, USDA's organic production and market data initiatives through FY2028. The Economic Research Service must conduct an economic impact analysis of organic agricultural management conducted in accordance with the National Organic Program.

USDA may make competitive grants to support research, education, and extension activities relating to the transition from nonorganic into organic agricultural production systems. 

Further, the Agricultural Research Service must submit a report to Congress on the resources needed to maintain a proportion of certified organic agricultural land acreage for research so that it is equal to or greater than the organic agriculture industry’s market share of agricultural production.   

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Streamlining Organic Research Act of 2023

Streamlining Organic Research Act of 2023

This bill expands Department of Agriculture (USDA) support for organic agricultural research.

USDA must establish the Coordinating and Expanding Organic Research Initiative for USDA resources dedicated to organic agricultural research. Every five years, the initiative must survey USDA's organic agricultural research and produce a report, including findings and recommendations on expanding research and increasing coordination. USDA must take the findings and recommendations into consideration when preparing USDA's annual budget recommendations.

The bill also reauthorizes the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative through FY2028. Further, eligible grant projects are expanded to include (1) facilitating the identification and adoption of traditional ecological knowledge; (2) developing cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to substances recommended for removal from the National List of approved and prohibited substances for organic production; and (3) identifying how organic agriculture can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build landscape resiliency, and facilitate other related ecosystem services.

The bill also reauthorizes, and extends funding for, USDA's organic production and market data initiatives through FY2028. The Economic Research Service must conduct an economic impact analysis of organic agricultural management conducted in accordance with the National Organic Program.

USDA may make competitive grants to support research, education, and extension activities relating to the transition from nonorganic into organic agricultural production systems. 

Further, the Agricultural Research Service must submit a report to Congress on the resources needed to increase the research conducted on certified organic agricultural land.

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Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025

Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025

This bill expands and modifies Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce training and programs.

The bill provides statutory authority for the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program. As background, standard AT-CTI institutions of higher education offer nonengineering aviation degrees that teach basic courses in ATC and aviation administration, and graduates complete training at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy. Students at Enhanced AT-CTI schools are provided with equivalent FAA Academy ATC training and may be placed directly into an ATC facility.

The bill establishes a grant program for schools participating in the Enhanced AT-CTI program and provides for a faculty annuity supplement for ATC instructors at participating institution of higher education.

The FAA must convene an aviation rulemaking committee to review and provide recommendations on the (1) curricula of the FAA Academy, AT-CTI program, and Enhanced AT-CTI program; and (2) Air Traffic Skills Assessment exam. Based on the committee's recommendations, the FAA must initiate a rulemaking or make policy and guidance updates, with an exception.

The bill authorizes funding through FY2031 for the procurement and placement at ATC facilities of Tower Simulator Systems, which are used to train air traffic controllers on airport tower operations.

The bill also requires

• DOT to establish ATC recruitment and retention incentive programs,
• the FAA to support the development of mental health services training related to conditions for ATCs, and
• the FAA to submit a report to Congress on the status of the Airspace Non-cooperative Surveillance Radar program.

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AI for Main Street Act

AI for Main Street Act

This bill requires Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in evaluating artificial intelligence, including by providing best practices for using artificial intelligence and guidance about using artificial intelligence to plan for unexpected circumstances.

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RED TAPE Act

Regulations Evaluated to Determine The Anticipated Price and Effect Act or the RED TAPE Act

This bill prohibits federal agencies from considering any nonmonetized or unquantified factor when conducting a regulatory impact analysis or benefit-cost analysis for any proposed rule, final rule, or interim final rule.

Each agency must publish each regulatory impact analysis and benefit-cost analysis conducted by the agency with respect to a proposed rule, final rule, or interim final rule.

Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget may not (1) authorize or endorse an agency's use of any nonmonetized or unquantified factor when conducting a regulatory impact analysis or benefit-cost analysis on any proposed rule, final rule, or interim final rule; or (2) consider any nonmonetized or unquantified factor presented in a regulatory impact analysis or benefit-cost analysis of another agency.

The bill provides for judicial review of a rule issued by an agency that considered a nonmonetized or unquantified factor when conducting a regulatory impact or benefit-cost analysis. If a court finds that an agency relied upon such a factor to evaluate a final rule or interim final rule, the court must declare the rule invalid.

The bill takes effect 30 days after enactment.

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AI–WISE Act

Artificial Intelligence Wisdom for Innovative Small Enterprises Act or the AI–WISE Act

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish and maintain educational resources and modules on artificial intelligence tools.

These resources and modules for small businesses must include information about how artificial intelligence models work and how to identify, evaluate, and manage the risks of artificial intelligence. The resources and modules must be published on an existing SBA learning platform.

The SBA also must establish an advisory working group to advise the SBA about relevant information for inclusion in the resources and modules.

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To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2121 Meridian Park Boulevard in Concord, California, as the "Carl Jefferson Post Office Building".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2121 Meridian Park Boulevard in Concord, California, as the "Carl Jefferson Post Office Building".

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Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

This bill provides statutory authority for states to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for pregnancy centers that (1) support protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child; and (2) offer resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families, including relationship counseling, prenatal and pregnancy education, pregnancy testing, diapers, baby clothes, and material supports.

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Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for Departmental Management, Intelligence, Situational Awareness, and Oversight, including

• the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management;
• the Management Directorate;
• Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness; and
• the Office of Inspector General.

In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations, including

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
• the Transportation Security Administration,
• the U.S. Coast Guard, and
• the U.S. Secret Service.

The bill provides appropriations for Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, including

• the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and
• the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The bill provides appropriations for Research, Development, Training, and Services, including

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
• the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and
• the Science and Technology Directorate.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

• the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;
• the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations 
  Act, 2026; and
• the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

The departments and agencies funded in the bill include

• the Department of Defense,
• the Department of Labor,
• the Department of Health and Human Services,
• the Department of Education,
• the Department of Transportation,
• the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
• several related agencies. 

The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

• the U.S. Grain Standards Act;
• the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;
• the National Flood Insurance Program;
• the authority for the Forest Service to use the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;
• the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;
• the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;
• several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;
• the technology modernization fund and board;
• the U.S. Parole Commission;
• the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
• several immigration-related programs and authorities;
• the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft; 
• certain bankruptcy fees;
• trade preferences for Haiti and eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa; and
• several health care authorities and programs.

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