The bill imposes extensive sanctions on Russia, targeting financial institutions, energy exports, and sovereign debt purchases, among others. It also includes measures related to the Armed Forces, blocked property, and critical infrastructure of Ukraine. The sanctions aim to exert pressure on Russia, restrict its access to US financial markets and energy sector, and address issues related to national security and international relations. The sanctions target persons affiliated with or supporting the Russian government, require regular review, prohibit specific transactions, and impose duties on countries facilitating Russian oil sanctions evasion. The bill outlines exceptions to the sanctions, a process for termination, and extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 until 2031.
Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act of 2025 or the SEED Act of 2025
This bill expands eligibility for the above-the-line federal tax deduction for certain eligible educator expenses to include early childhood educators. (An above-the-line tax deduction is subtracted from gross income to calculate adjusted gross income.)
Under current law, kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, instructors, counselors, principals, or aides in schools that provide elementary or secondary education are allowed an above-the-line tax deduction of up to $300 (in 2025 and adjusted annually) for certain unreimbursed professional development and classroom expenses. (Other conditions apply.)
The bill expands eligibility for the tax deduction for such educator expenses to include early childhood educators in schools that provide early childhood (pre-kindergarten) education.

