Legislation

This resolution authorizes $20,466,000 in funding for the Committee on Homeland Security’s expenses during the 119th Congress. The funds are split equally across two annual periods and must be managed in accordance with established House administrative regulations and voucher procedures.

This resolution designates the week of February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week" to honor the vital educational and cultural contributions of these institutions. It recognizes the 34 Tribal colleges and universities for their role in providing high-quality, culturally rooted postsecondary education to students across the United States. The bill encourages nationwide participation in programs that support and celebrate the mission of these unique academic communities.

This resolution authorizes a budget of $10,740,218 for the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party during the 119th Congress. These funds will cover committee expenses, including staff salaries, and are subject to specific annual spending caps and oversight regulations.

This resolution condemns Russia’s nuclear threats and its suspension of the New START Treaty, emphasizing the vital importance of arms control in maintaining global security. It calls for an immediate end to nuclear saber-rattling and urges Russia to return to full treaty compliance. Furthermore, it encourages the U.S. administration to pursue new nuclear risk reduction frameworks with both Russia and China to prevent an unconstrained arms race.

This resolution authorizes a total budget of $19,240,928 for the expenses and staff salaries of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the 119th Congress. It establishes specific spending caps for the 2025 and 2026 sessions and mandates that all expenditures adhere to strict voucher and regulatory oversight by the Committee on House Administration.

This resolution designates February 4, 2025, as "Transit Equity Day" to honor the legacy of Rosa Parks and advocate for accessible, affordable, and reliable public transportation for all. It affirms that transit is a fundamental public service and encourages nationwide efforts to address systemic inequities in transportation access.

This resolution designates January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to highlight the prevalence and severe consequences of stalking in the United States. It aims to educate the public on the risks of this crime while encouraging policymakers, law enforcement, and community organizations to strengthen victim support services and prevention efforts.

This resolution formally recognizes the Islamic Republic of Iran as a significant threat to global stability due to its advancing nuclear program, sponsorship of terrorism, and hostile actions against the United States and its allies. It underscores the danger posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions and demands an immediate cessation of activities that threaten international security. The bill affirms that all options should be considered to address these threats while clarifying that it does not authorize the use of military force.

This resolution authorizes a total budget of $22,407,000 to cover the operational and staffing expenses of the Committee on Financial Services during the 119th Congress. It establishes strict annual spending caps for the 2025–2027 period and mandates that all expenditures adhere to established House administrative regulations and voucher procedures.

This resolution calls on the United Nations Security Council to immediately impose an arms embargo against the Burmese military (the Tatmadaw) in response to the 2021 coup and ongoing human rights abuses. It outlines that the embargo should remain in place until the military releases detained leaders, restores democratic governance, and ends violence against civilians and ethnic minorities.

This resolution authorizes a total budget of $11,990,000 to cover the operational expenses and staff salaries of the Committee on the Budget during the 119th Congress. It establishes equal spending caps for the two sessions spanning from January 2025 to January 2027. Additionally, the bill mandates that all expenditures must be processed through authorized vouchers and comply with Committee on House Administration regulations.

This resolution designates February 4, 2025, as "National Cancer Prevention Day" to raise awareness about reducing cancer risks and the importance of early detection. It highlights the urgent need to address the disease's impact on families while supporting the Cancer Moonshot initiative's goal to significantly reduce cancer mortality rates.

This resolution affirms strong support for the U.S. Department of Education and its critical role in funding and protecting public K-12 schools. It emphasizes the importance of federal investment in closing opportunity gaps and ensuring civil rights protections for all students. Furthermore, the bill explicitly condemns any efforts to defund public education, dismantle the Department of Education, or divert public funds to private school vouchers.

This resolution authorizes a total budget of $18,617,085 for the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology to cover operational expenses and staff salaries during the 119th Congress. It establishes specific spending caps for the 2025 and 2026 sessions and mandates that all expenditures adhere to established House administrative regulations and voucher procedures.

This resolution commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Greensboro Four sit-in, honoring the courageous students who launched a pivotal, nonviolent movement against racial segregation in 1960. It recognizes their enduring legacy in the fight for civil rights and encourages states to include this historic milestone in their educational curricula.

This resolution seeks to exercise congressional disapproval of the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule regarding the regulation of Trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. If passed, the resolution would nullify the rule, rendering it void and without legal force or effect.

This resolution exercises congressional authority to overturn a recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule regarding the E-Rate program. If passed, the resolution would nullify the FCC’s plan to expand E-Rate funding to provide home internet access for students, rendering the rule void and without legal effect.

The Washington, D.C. Admission Act proposes admitting the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth into the Union, while maintaining a reduced federal district to serve as the nation’s capital. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for the transition, including the election of congressional representatives, the transfer of local government authority, and the gradual shift of federal responsibilities to the new state. This legislation aims to grant D.C. residents full voting representation in Congress while ensuring the continued security and operation of the federal seat of government.

The Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025 imposes a one-year moratorium on federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, its affiliates, and its clinics unless they certify that they will not perform abortions. The bill redirects these funds to community health centers to ensure continued access to women’s health services. It includes specific exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or life-threatening medical conditions.

The Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act establishes new federal criminal offenses for individuals who intentionally assist in bypassing border security, such as by monitoring law enforcement movements or damaging border infrastructure. Additionally, the bill strengthens penalties for alien smuggling by mandating enhanced sentencing for the use of firearms during these crimes.