Legislation

The Housing for the 21st Century Act is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly increase the supply of affordable housing by reforming restrictive zoning rules and streamlining federal construction approvals. It modernizes key federal programs, expands financing options for manufactured homes, and introduces new protections and support services for tenants and veterans. Overall, the legislation aims to reduce regulatory delays and lower construction costs to make housing more accessible nationwide.

The American Financial Institution Regulatory Sovereignty and Transparency Act of 2025 (American FIRST Act) mandates that key federal banking agencies—the Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC—provide Congress with detailed annual reports on their interactions with global financial regulatory bodies. These reports must thoroughly document the purpose, membership, standards discussed, and positions taken within these international forums. Additionally, the Federal Reserve must specifically address these global interactions during its biannual congressional testimony.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee. The facility will now be known as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building. This designation will be used in all future federal references to the building.

This act places approximately 1,082.63 acres of federal land into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, expanding their reservation. The transferred land will be managed according to existing river restoration and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act requirements. Importantly, this legislation explicitly prohibits gaming on the newly acquired trust lands and affirms that it does not alter any existing treaty rights.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota. The post office will now be known as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office." This designation requires all future official references to use the new name.

This bill authorizes and ratifies a specific settlement agreement resolving the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in New York State. It confirms the terms of the compromise reached between the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and various state and local entities. Furthermore, the legislation designates certain lands acquired by the Tribe within the settlement areas as Indian Country.

This resolution designates December 6th of each year as "National Miners Day." The day will honor the contributions and sacrifices of miners across the United States. It also commemorates the tragic Monongah mining disaster of 1907, which spurred significant improvements in miner safety.

This act transfers approximately 72 acres of U.S. Forest Service land in Washington State into trust status for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation. The land will become part of the Quinault Indian Reservation, managed by the Secretary of the Interior, with restrictions against gaming use. This transfer upholds existing treaty rights and requires environmental disclosure before the land is fully transferred.

This Act officially names the memorial at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery as the "World War II Women's Memorial." It also designates this memorial as a "commemorative work" under existing federal law. Furthermore, the bill allows a specific World War II home front women's commemorative work to be placed in designated areas within Washington, D.C., overriding standard location restrictions.

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States. It honors the immense sacrifices and significant contributions of Southeast Asian Americans across all sectors of American life. The bill also acknowledges the challenges these communities have faced since arriving. Finally, it reaffirms the nation's commitment to supporting these vibrant communities.

The Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 extends the military withdrawal period for key training lands in Alaska, New Mexico, and California until 2051. This legislation also corrects the official acreage descriptions for the McGregor Range and Fort Irwin military lands. The bill ensures continued federal land availability necessary for Department of Defense training operations.

This bill establishes expedited procedures for the House of Representatives to immediately consider and vote on H.R. 2550, which aims to nullify the Executive Order concerning Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs. It waives standard procedural objections and limits debate to one hour before sending the measure to the Senate.

The Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of the Interior to reissue and maintain a federal rule allowing the control of double-crested cormorants at aquaculture facilities in specified states. This reissued rule must modernize terminology and recordkeeping while removing the previous expiration date. The Secretary is required to renew this depredation order every five years, ensuring compliance with existing environmental and wildlife protection laws.

This executive resolution permits the Senate to consider 97 presidential nominations as a single group during an Executive Session. The nominations cover a wide range of high-level federal positions across numerous departments and agencies. This action streamlines the confirmation process for these various appointments.

This Act transfers specified public lands to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. The legislation revokes a previous public land order and mandates the placement of approximately 265 acres into trust status for the Tribe's benefit. Importantly, the land taken into trust will be part of the Tribe's reservation but is explicitly prohibited from being used for gaming activities.

This resolution officially commends Centenary College of Louisiana as it celebrates its bicentennial anniversary. It recognizes the college as the oldest institution of higher learning in Louisiana and honors its long history and significant contributions to education in the state and nation. The resolution also acknowledges the college's ongoing economic and cultural impact on Northwest Louisiana.

The Protect America's Workforce Act nullifies a specific Executive Order issued in March 2025 concerning exclusions from federal labor-management relations programs. This legislation ensures that any existing collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and employee unions remain fully in effect until their stated expiration dates. The Act also prohibits the use of federal funds to implement the overturned Executive Order.

This act, the Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025, aims to streamline the federal review and approval process for state wildlife conservation plans. It establishes a strict 180-day deadline for the Secretary of the Interior to approve or disapprove these state plans. Furthermore, it conditionally authorizes states to begin implementing their programs upon submission, ensuring timely conservation efforts while requiring accountability for missed deadlines.

This resolution officially recognizes December 10, 2025, as Human Rights Day, marking the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It reaffirms support for this declaration and condemns the use of political imprisonment to repress civil liberties. Furthermore, the resolution calls for the immediate release of unjustly detained political prisoners worldwide.

This Act authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a cooperative agreement with the City of The Dalles, Oregon, for watershed restoration work on National Forest System land. It also establishes a process for the City to acquire approximately 150 acres of National Forest System land for use related to its municipal water supply. The agreement includes funding authorization, and the land transfer requires the City to cover all administrative costs.