Legislation

The Respect State Housing Laws Act aims to clarify federal housing regulations by amending the CARES Act. Specifically, this legislation removes Section 4024(c) from the CARES Act.

The American Financial Institution Regulatory Sovereignty and Transparency Act of 2025 (American FIRST Act) mandates that key federal banking agencies significantly increase transparency regarding their international regulatory activities. This bill requires the Federal Reserve, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the FDIC to submit detailed annual reports to Congress about their engagement with global financial forums. These reports must cover the purpose, funding, positions taken, and implementation plans related to standards set by these international bodies.

The Miranda Vargas School Bus Driver Red Flag Act establishes a national employer notification service to automatically alert employers when a school bus driver has a significant change in their driving record, such as a conviction or license suspension. This law requires states to implement this service for all commercial drivers with a school bus endorsement within two years of federal regulation. The Act also clarifies that schools and school districts are considered employers under this service and mandates that drivers receive simultaneous notification of any report sent to their employer.

The Right to Redress Act amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to establish a new procedure for lawsuits against the United States involving injuries or deaths caused by federal law enforcement officers. This legislation grants individuals the right to request a trial by jury in these specific tort claims. Furthermore, it clarifies that judgments against the U.S. under this new process do not prevent separate actions against the individual officer, and it limits the government's discretionary function exception in these cases.

This resolution formally censures Representative Al Green of Texas for repeatedly disrupting joint sessions of Congress, including interrupting the State of the Union Address. The censure requires Representative Green to stand in the well of the House while the Speaker publicly reads the resolution against him.

The Tailoring and Indexing Enhanced Regulations Act of 2025 (TIER Act) significantly raises the asset thresholds that subject financial institutions to enhanced supervision under various banking laws. It adjusts current dollar thresholds based on historical GDP growth to reflect current economic realities. Furthermore, the bill mandates future, automatic five-year adjustments to these thresholds based on subsequent U.S. GDP growth to ensure regulations remain appropriately scaled.

This Act mandates the Secretary of State to develop and submit a comprehensive U.S. strategy to Congress supporting a democratic transition in Venezuela. The strategy must detail diplomatic efforts, plans for releasing political prisoners, curbing foreign authoritarian influence, and supporting the Venezuelan people and civil society. The Secretary must report annually on the strategy's progress for three years following its submission.

The Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act mandates federal regulators to study the impact of partnerships between banks and fintech companies on competition, innovation, and consumer protection. It also requires a separate study on similar partnerships involving credit unions. The goal of these studies is to recommend necessary changes to laws and regulations to better promote effective collaboration between traditional financial institutions and technology firms.

This resolution recognizes the serious impact of chordoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer of the skull and spine. It highlights the current treatment challenges, noting the high recurrence rates and lack of effective drug therapies. The bill calls for increased funding and support to advance early diagnosis, develop new treatments, and improve patient-focused research for chordoma.

This resolution celebrates over 250 years of enduring friendship between the United States and Poland, highlighting their shared history and mutual democratic values. It reaffirms the vital U.S. interest in Poland's sovereignty, security, and prosperity. Furthermore, the resolution calls for continued close defense coordination and the presence of U.S. forces in Poland.

This proposed constitutional amendment mandates that the federal government maintain a balanced budget by limiting annual spending to the average of the previous three years' receipts, adjusted for population and inflation. It establishes a high threshold, requiring a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress for any tax increases or to exceed the spending limit, except during wartime. The amendment aims to enforce fiscal discipline by restricting federal expenditures.

The "No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act" prohibits the use of any federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack. It also forbids the creation of any compensation fund for these individuals. Furthermore, the bill bars the U.S. Treasury from refunding court-ordered restitution, fines, or special assessments paid by those convicted for their role in the attack.

The Enhancing Bank Resolution Participation Act mandates a joint study by the OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve on the use of "shelf charters" and the "modified bidder qualification process" in bank failure resolutions. This study will examine how these regulatory tools affect competition, the Deposit Insurance Fund, and overall financial stability. The agencies must report their findings and recommendations for potential legislative or regulatory changes to Congress within one year.

The Securing Partner Supply Chains Act establishes a temporary State Department initiative to help allied and partner nations develop their own systems for screening foreign investments that pose national security risks. This program will provide technical assistance, training, and coordination to strengthen global investment security standards. The Secretary of State is required to report annually to Congress on the progress made by these partner countries.

The New BANK Act of 2025 mandates that key federal financial regulators, including the OCC, NCUA, Federal Reserve, and FDIC, publish detailed annual reports on their charter and holding company application processes. These reports will standardize the disclosure of application volumes, approval times, and common reasons for denial across national banks, federal credit unions, and holding companies. The legislation also requires a joint report on state-level financial institution charter applications.

The Paving the Way for American Industry Act amends the Build America, Buy America Act to classify specific yellow organic pigments used in surface markings as domestic construction materials. This ensures that the entire manufacturing process for these pigments must occur within the United States to qualify as domestically produced. The Act mandates updated federal guidance to implement these new requirements promptly.

Virginia's Law amends federal criminal statutes to create new civil remedies for victims of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and related crimes. This allows victims to sue perpetrators for damages and attorney's fees in U.S. district courts. The law also eliminates the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits related to forced labor and certain severe forms of sex trafficking. Furthermore, it establishes a special one-year window for certain previously time-barred claims to be filed.

The TEMP Act mandates the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to research and develop a new, nationwide, index-based crop insurance policy. This policy would specifically protect against financial losses caused by frost or other cold weather events. The Corporation must report its findings and recommendations to Congress within one year of enactment.

The Financial Disclosure Modernization Act updates federal financial disclosure requirements by establishing new, higher reporting thresholds for various income sources like dividends, rents, interest, and capital gains. This legislation mandates more granular reporting for very large financial amounts. These changes apply to all required financial disclosure reports filed after the Act's enactment.

This Act mandates a Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit of the U.S.-Venezuela energy deal announced in January 2026, which involves U.S. control over Venezuelan oil proceeds. The audit will review the activities of involved federal agencies regarding the marketing, sale, and disbursement of these funds. The Comptroller General must report findings and recommendations to Congress after completing the review.