Legislation

This executive resolution allows the Senate to consider a large group of 89 presidential nominations together in a single vote. It streamlines the confirmation process for these executive and judicial appointments. The resolution specifically authorizes the en bloc consideration of these nominations on the Executive Calendar.

This resolution honors and commemorates the city of Akron, Ohio, as it celebrates its bicentennial. It recognizes Akron's 200 years of historic contributions to American culture, including its long history of fighting for economic, gender, and racial justice. The resolution encourages the city to continue its advocacy for justice and workers' rights.

This resolution congratulates Korson's Tree Farms of Montcalm County for being selected to provide the official 2025 White House Christmas Tree after winning the National Christmas Tree Association contest. It recognizes this significant achievement as the first Michigan grower in 41 years to earn this honor. The bill also highlights the importance of Michigan's thriving Christmas tree industry.

The Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act grants federal agencies the new option to provide employees with a single, lump-sum payment instead of traditional itemized reimbursements when they relocate for government work. This authority requires the Administrator of General Services to establish regulations detailing when and how these payments are calculated. The legislation also outlines the process for employees to dispute relocation expense claims.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia. The building will henceforth be known as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building." This designation will apply to all future official references to the facility.

This bill mandates the President to immediately remove all United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela. This action is required unless Congress has specifically authorized the use of military force. The legislation aims to ensure that military engagement in Venezuela requires explicit Congressional approval.

The Fire Innovation Unit Act of 2025 establishes a seven-year public-private partnership pilot program to test and deploy new wildfire technologies. This program will connect private entities with federal agencies to demonstrate innovations in areas like fuels reduction, modeling, and autonomous suppression systems. The Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior must coordinate testing, evaluate effectiveness, and report annually to Congress on scaling successful technologies.

This bill, the "Male or Female Only Act," prohibits federal agencies from including any option other than "Male" or "Female" when collecting information about an individual's sex on official forms and documents. It also bans the collection of information regarding gender or gender identity. Agencies must update all relevant forms within 60 days to comply with these restrictions.

The Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025 updates the federal definition of a manufactured home to include those built without a permanent chassis. It mandates new HUD safety standards and requires states to certify that their laws treat these homes equally to traditionally built manufactured homes. Failure to certify will result in a state prohibition on the sale or installation of these newly defined homes.

The "Dont Sell Kids Data Act of 2025" prohibits data brokers from collecting, using, or selling the personal data of children under 13 and teens aged 13 to 17. This legislation mandates that data brokers must delete any existing data belonging to these minors. Violations are enforceable by the Federal Trade Commission, State Attorneys General, and through private lawsuits brought by affected individuals.

This bill, the Medicaid Staffing Flexibility and Protection Act of 2025, grants states increased flexibility to contract with external agencies or private contractors to handle Medicaid eligibility determinations, redeterminations, and fair hearings. While allowing this outsourcing, the legislation strictly prohibits contracts that create incentives to delay or deny benefits to eligible individuals. Furthermore, any contractor performing eligibility functions must have no financial relationship with Medicaid managed care organizations operating in the state.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives recognizing the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, as a genocide perpetrated by the Soviet Union. It condemns the systematic starvation and repression of the Ukrainian people under Soviet rule. Furthermore, the resolution remembers the victims and encourages the dissemination of information about this historical tragedy.

The Bivens Act of 2025 amends existing federal law to clarify the scope of civil actions that can be brought against individuals acting under federal authority. This legislation specifically modifies Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes to ensure its application extends to actions taken by federal agents.

The Anti-Cash Grab Act repeals a specific provision (Section 213 of division C of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026). This repeal effectively restores a previous law, Section 10 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005. The legislation is designed to take effect retroactively as if the repealed section had never been enacted.

This act directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study assessing the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. The study must be completed in consultation with state, local, and tribal entities. This legislation initiates the process for potential federal recognition of the region's unique heritage.

The Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025 aims to bolster U.S. biotechnology capabilities by establishing a National Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Center of Excellence. This center will advance domestic manufacturing science, support quality standards, and develop the necessary skilled workforce. The legislation authorizes funding to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and accelerate the transition of innovations from the lab to commercial production.

The REDUCE Act mandates that regional transmission organizations must allow retail customer aggregators to bid into wholesale electricity markets, overriding any conflicting state laws. This ensures that demand flexibility from large utility customer bases can participate directly in organized power markets. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is tasked with creating rules to implement this requirement within one year.

The Constitutional Accountability Act aims to strengthen the enforcement of constitutional and civil rights by reforming liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This bill expands who can be sued, making government entities, including states and the federal government, directly liable for constitutional violations committed by their law enforcement officers. It explicitly waives sovereign immunity for these claims, ensuring victims have a clear path to remedy constitutional wrongs.

The ANCHOR for Military Families Act aims to significantly improve relocation support for service members and their families. It mandates that the Department of Defense provide comprehensive, standardized information on all available assistance programs, including education and housing resources, at least 45 days before a permanent change of station. This ensures military families are better informed and supported during transitions.

The Algorithm Accountability Act amends Section 230 to impose a new duty of care on social media platforms regarding their recommendation algorithms. This duty requires platforms to use reasonable care to prevent foreseeable bodily injury or death resulting from the algorithm's operation. A violation of this duty strips the platform of its standard liability protection, allowing victims to sue for damages in federal court. The law specifically exempts content displayed chronologically or in direct response to a user's initial search query.