Legislation

The SECURE Firearm Storage Act mandates that federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers must secure all firearms in their inventory with hardened steel rods or locked in a safe when the business is closed. It also requires secure storage for paper records of firearm transactions and allows the Attorney General to set additional security requirements. Noncompliance can result in civil penalties, license suspension, or revocation, and all firearms license applications must include a plan for compliance with these new storage requirements.

The "Make Gaza Great Again Act" aims to ensure cooperation from Middle Eastern countries (excluding Israel) in providing humanitarian entry to Palestinians from Gaza. It authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals who refuse to grant such entry, including blocking their assets and denying them entry into the U.S. The bill also allows the President to suspend a country's status as a major non-NATO ally and halt foreign assistance if they refuse to allow humanitarian entry to Palestinians from Gaza.

The Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include alpha-gal, a sugar found in non-catarrhine primate mammals and red algae, as a major food allergen. This will require food labels to clearly identify the presence of alpha-gal. The amendment will take effect 18 months after the enactment of this Act, with an exception for mammal-derived ingredients where alpha-gal is below a detectable limit as determined by the Secretary.

The Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 seeks to resolve Navajo Nation water rights claims in the Rio San José Stream System by ratifying a settlement agreement between the Navajo Nation, the State of New Mexico, and other parties. The Act establishes a trust fund for the Navajo Nation to manage and utilize for water-related projects and infrastructure, while also defining the scope and limitations of the Navajo Nation's water rights. It also addresses the water rights of individual allottees and allows for the expansion of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project service area. The Act includes waivers and releases of certain claims, and requires specific actions by the Secretary of the Interior and the State of New Mexico to ensure the agreement's enforceability.

The Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025 taxes fossil fuel companies based on their historic carbon emissions to create a fund for climate resilience, adaptation, disaster response, and environmental justice initiatives. The fund will allocate billions annually to FEMA and EPA programs, with a focus on benefiting environmental justice communities. The Act clarifies that it does not preempt existing laws or prevent entities from pursuing climate-related legal claims against polluters. This legislation aims to make the fossil fuel industry contribute to addressing the climate crisis and its impacts.

The "Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act" enhances the existing paid family and medical leave credit by allowing the credit to be calculated based on wages paid or total premiums paid for qualifying insurance policies. It modifies eligibility criteria for both employers and employees, and requires outreach programs to increase awareness of the credit. This bill also ensures that employers cannot deduct the portion of paid premiums equal to the credit amount.

The "HELP Response and Recovery Act" repeals an obsolete Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contracting requirement from the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006. It mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit annual reports to Congress for five years, detailing the impact of this repeal on preventing waste, fraud, and abuse, as well as any contracts entered into without soliciting bids under urgent circumstances by the FEMA Administrator. These reports will include contract details such as subject, funding, and the related disaster or emergency.

The "Stop GREED Act of 2025" limits the Department of Veteran Affairs' ability to provide critical skill incentives to Senior Executive Service employees, especially those at the VA Central Office. It mandates individual approvals for incentives to senior executives not based at the Central Office and requires an annual report to Congress on these incentives. The goal of the act is to limit incentives for senior level employees.

This bill elects specific members to serve on the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing. These members will serve alongside the chairs of relevant committees.

This resolution condemns Russia's abduction, forced transfer, and illegal deportation of at least 20,000 Ukrainian children since February 2022. It highlights the physical and psychological trauma inflicted on these children and their families. The resolution urges Russia to work with international organizations to ensure the swift return of all forcibly transferred Ukrainian children to their families.

The Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, requiring lobbyists to disclose if they are exempt from registering as foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. This aims to increase transparency regarding potential foreign influence in lobbying activities.

This resolution addresses conduct unbecoming of a House Representative, specifically regarding events on March 6, 2025. It mandates the removal of any House members who disobeyed the Speaker's order to leave the Well of the House on March 6, 2025, from all standing committee assignments for the remainder of the 119th Congress. The Sergeant at Arms is tasked with identifying the relevant members and submitting the list to the Speaker for action.

This resolution affirms the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review, emphasizing the Supreme Court's duty to interpret the law. It supports the established precedent that the executive branch must comply with Federal court rulings. The resolution expresses concern over statements suggesting the executive branch may disregard the authority of the Federal Judiciary.

The "Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025" broadens protections for contractor employees who report waste, fraud, abuse, or dangers to public health and safety related to federal contracts and grants. It shields these individuals from retaliation, including when they refuse to obey orders that violate laws or regulations, and it applies to both defense and non-defense contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and subgrantees. The act also prevents executive branch officials from requesting reprisals against whistleblowers and ensures that employees cannot waive their rights and remedies through predispute arbitration agreements.

This resolution supports designating March 3-7, 2025, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to highlight the role of social and emotional learning in academic success and well-being. It recognizes SEL's impact on students' mental health and career readiness while advocating for expanded access to SEL programs for students and teachers. The resolution also encourages federal agencies to identify opportunities to promote social and emotional learning.

The Fair Access to Banking Act aims to ensure equal access to financial services by preventing banks and credit unions from denying services to individuals or entities engaged in lawful activities based on subjective or politically motivated reasons. It sets requirements for banks with over $10 billion in assets, prohibiting them from denying services based on reputational risk and requiring them to justify denials with documented, risk-based standards. The act also allows individuals to sue financial institutions that violate these requirements, with the potential for treble damages and attorney fees awarded to successful plaintiffs. Furthermore, it restricts access to Federal Reserve lending programs and the Automated Clearing House Network for institutions that fail to comply with the Act.

The Disaster Assistance Simplification Act aims to streamline the process for disaster survivors to apply for and receive federal aid by creating a unified intake system. This system will consolidate applications, expedite assistance, prevent fraud, and ensure data security while allowing disaster assistance agencies to share information more efficiently. The Act mandates the FEMA Administrator to develop this system, certify participating agencies, and report to Congress on its implementation and impact. Ultimately, this bill seeks to speed up community recovery and protect survivors' information.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' profound sorrow on the death of the Honorable Sylvester Turner, a former Representative from Texas. It directs the Clerk to notify the Senate and send a copy of the resolution to his family. As a final mark of respect, the House will adjourn.

The Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2025 modifies tax rules for partnership interests, especially for those providing investment management services. It reclassifies certain capital gains as ordinary income for partners providing investment services, and sets rules for valuing partnership interests transferred for services. The bill also includes a 40% penalty for underpayments due to attempts to avoid these new rules. These changes generally apply to taxable years ending after the enactment date.

This bill terminates the national emergency declared by the President in Executive Order 14193 on February 1, 2025. The termination is enacted as per section 202 of the National Emergencies Act.