Legislation

The Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025 establishes clear federal jury instructions for negligence claims related to COVID-19 transmission. It mandates that juries apply a "reasonable person" standard and clarifies that simply operating a business does not constitute negligence. This legislation aims to protect business owners from liability claims based solely on their decision to remain open.

The Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025 establishes a five-year pilot program to implement a performance-based pay structure for select federal employees. Participating agencies will utilize standardized metrics to evaluate productivity, with results directly impacting employee compensation through a tiered salary adjustment system. The program aims to increase government efficiency and accountability, with mandatory annual reporting to ensure oversight of its impact on public service and agency budgets.

The Sustainable Budget Act of 2025 establishes a bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform tasked with developing recommendations to balance the federal budget and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. The bill mandates that these recommendations be submitted to Congress, where they will undergo an expedited legislative process to facilitate a timely vote.

The Landlord Accountability Act of 2025 strengthens tenant protections by prohibiting housing discrimination based on "source of income" and establishing strict penalties for landlords who intentionally keep units vacant or uninhabitable. The bill enhances oversight by creating a federal complaint resolution program, mandating public disclosure of landlord complaints, and requiring the posting of tenant rights in multifamily housing. Additionally, it incentivizes responsible property management through new tax credits and provides grant funding to support programs that prevent tenant harassment.

The Prevent Family Fire Act of 2025 establishes a federal tax credit for businesses to incentivize the retail sale of qualified safe firearm storage devices. By providing a credit of up to $400 per device, the bill aims to increase the accessibility and affordability of secure storage options to prevent unauthorized access to firearms. This credit remains available for qualifying sales through the end of 2032.

The Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025 establishes federal protections for individuals transporting knives across state lines, provided the knives are stored in accordance with specific safety requirements. The bill shields compliant travelers from state and local arrest or detention and allows individuals to raise these protections as a legal defense. Additionally, it creates a civil right of action for those whose rights under this act are violated by state or local authorities.

The Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make non-citizens inadmissible to and deportable from the United States if they are convicted of or admit to committing fraud related to Social Security, identification documents, or COVID-19 relief programs. This legislation aims to strengthen immigration enforcement by establishing clear grounds for removal for those who engage in these specific fraudulent activities.

The Housing Fairness Act of 2025 aims to combat discrimination in the housing and mortgage markets by establishing a nationwide testing program to detect and document unfair treatment. The bill increases funding for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program to support private enforcement, education, and outreach efforts. Additionally, it creates a competitive grant program for organizations to study the causes and effects of housing discrimination and mandates stricter training standards for fair housing testers.

The Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act mandates a comprehensive Inspector General audit of federal COVID-19 relief funds provided to the nation’s five largest transit agencies. This legislation requires a detailed report on how these funds were allocated and spent over the past five fiscal years. The findings must be submitted to Congress within 180 days to ensure greater oversight and transparency in public transportation spending.

The Mens Rea Reform Act of 2025 establishes clear default standards for criminal intent in federal law, requiring the government to prove that a defendant acted "knowingly" regarding any element of an offense where a specific state of mind is not otherwise defined. By standardizing these requirements, the bill ensures that criminal intent is consistently applied across federal statutes, protecting individuals from prosecution without sufficient proof of mental culpability.

The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025 aims to increase federal regulatory accountability by requiring Congress to approve any "major" rule before it can take effect. Under this legislation, rules with a significant economic impact require a joint resolution of approval from both chambers of Congress to become law. By shifting this authority back to the legislative branch, the Act seeks to ensure greater transparency and oversight of the federal rulemaking process.

The Fair Lending for All Act strengthens protections against credit discrimination by establishing an Office of Fair Lending Testing to proactively identify and refer violations. The bill expands the scope of prohibited discriminatory practices, mandates more comprehensive demographic data collection for mortgage lending, and introduces significant criminal penalties for willful violations. Additionally, it grants the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau enhanced authority to review and regulate loan application processes to ensure compliance with federal law.

The Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act seeks to exempt military installations and defense-related operations from critical habitat designations and Endangered Species Act prohibitions. This legislation allows the Department of Defense to prioritize military training, weapons testing, and national defense missions without the regulatory constraints typically imposed by the Endangered Species Act.

The Deport Alien Gang Members Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability for noncitizens associated with criminal gangs. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to formally designate criminal organizations, mandates the detention of identified gang members, and restricts their eligibility for various forms of immigration relief.

The Ensuring United Families at the Border Act expands the government's authority to detain families together in immigration custody. It mandates the detention of parents and their children when the parent is charged with improper entry and prevents states from requiring licenses for these detention facilities. The bill aims to align federal detention practices with specific court interpretations regarding the treatment of accompanied minors.

The First Amendment Accountability Act empowers individuals to sue federal executive branch employees for violating their First Amendment rights while acting under federal authority. This legislation allows victims to seek monetary damages and legal remedies, while explicitly excluding internal federal employment disputes from its scope. Additionally, it provides for the recovery of attorney’s fees for successful plaintiffs to ensure greater accountability for government actions.

The Election Day Act designates Election Day as a federal legal public holiday. This change aims to increase voter participation by ensuring more citizens have the time and opportunity to cast their ballots.

The Accountability for Lawless Violence In our Neighborhoods (ALVIN) Act prohibits the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office from receiving federal funding. The bill mandates the rescission of all current federal allocations and requires the office to repay federal funds spent since January 1, 2022.

The WILLIS Act prohibits the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office from receiving federal funding. Additionally, the bill mandates the rescission of all unobligated federal balances and requires the office to reimburse the federal government for all funds spent since January 1, 2021.

This resolution authorizes a total budget of $14,903,700 for the House Committee on Agriculture’s expenses during the 119th Congress. It establishes specific spending caps for the 2025 and 2026 sessions and mandates that all expenditures adhere to strict voucher requirements and House Administration regulations.