Legislation

This resolution recognizes and honors Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, on its 113th anniversary. It celebrates the sorority's founding by 22 women at Howard University and commends its legacy of service through its Five-Point Program Thrust. The bill further acknowledges the organization's vast global impact and commitment to democratic participation and humanitarian efforts.

This bill, the United States International Development Corporation Chief Development Officer Act, strengthens the development mandate of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). It establishes a new Chief Development Officer role, appointed by the CEO, to focus specifically on international development policy and impact. This officer will coordinate development efforts across the DFC and with other federal agencies to ensure investments advance U.S. development interests.

This bill establishes a new federal tax credit for businesses installing qualified combined heat and power (CHP) system property. The base credit is 10% of the cost, with potential bonus increases for meeting domestic content or "energy community" requirements. Qualified CHP property must meet specific efficiency and performance standards, with capacity limits in place to ensure the credit targets smaller to mid-sized systems.

This bill, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025, significantly expands air quality monitoring to protect public health, especially in affected communities. It mandates new fenceline and ambient air monitoring for hazardous air pollutants at industrial facilities, requiring real-time data submission and public access. The Act also strengthens the national air quality monitoring network and deploys thousands of low-cost community air quality systems. Finally, it requires updated reporting rules for industrial hazardous air pollutant and PFAS emissions.

This bill officially recognizes Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) individuals as a distinct racial and ethnic minority group within federal health law. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study on the unique health disparities affecting the MENA population. The legislation aims to ensure MENA individuals are included in federal health policies and resource allocation, addressing historical exclusion.

This bill aims to secure critical mineral and energy supply chains by establishing international partnerships and diplomatic frameworks to reduce reliance on strategic competitors. It authorizes new programs for joint investment with allies and creates dedicated offices within the State and Energy Departments to coordinate these efforts. Furthermore, the legislation establishes fellowship programs to build a skilled American workforce in the international mining sector.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the Secretary of Defense should review current law regarding the enlistment of non-citizens in the Armed Forces. Specifically, it calls for a review concerning the eligibility of aliens holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to serve.

The Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act modifies federal Charter School Program grants to strengthen state oversight and support for high-quality charter schools. It prioritizes funding for educator-led groups planning to open new schools by offering pre-charter planning subgrants. The bill also refines how states allocate grant funds, ensuring the majority supports the opening and expansion of charter schools.

This bill establishes special, expedited procedures for the House to consider and pass a specific consolidated appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 7006). It significantly limits debate time and restricts amendments to only those pre-approved and printed by the Rules Committee. The process is designed to quickly move the major spending bill to a final vote.

The Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 aims to modernize the bankruptcy system by significantly increasing compensation for Chapter 7 trustees, which has been stagnant since 1994. The bill also adjusts bankruptcy fee structures to ensure adequate funding for the United States Trustee System. Finally, it extends the terms of certain temporary bankruptcy judge positions from five to ten years.

The Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025 prohibits accrediting agencies from imposing political litmus tests on institutions of higher education. This legislation ensures that accreditation decisions are based on academic quality and financial stability, not on an institution's ideological or political viewpoints. Furthermore, it protects the ability of religious institutions to maintain standards consistent with their faith-based missions.

The DEFIANCE Act of 2025 addresses the severe harm caused by non-consensual, sexually intimate digital forgeries (deepfakes). This bill establishes a federal civil cause of action allowing victims to sue those who knowingly create, possess with intent to disclose, or disclose these intimate digital forgeries. Successful plaintiffs can recover significant statutory damages, actual damages, and injunctive relief.

This resolution officially designates January 13th as Korean American Day. It expresses support for the day's ideals and encourages Americans to observe it. The resolution also honors the 123rd anniversary of the first Korean immigrants arriving in the United States.

This bill, the Hemp Planting Predictability Act, seeks to amend the Agriculture Appropriations Act of 2026. Specifically, it delays the implementation of recent amendments affecting hemp production under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. The delay for these changes is extended from one year to three years.

The Unsubscribe Act of 2025 establishes strict federal rules to protect consumers from deceptive "negative option" marketing, where silence is treated as consent to be charged. This law mandates clear disclosure, requires express informed consent for initial charges and automatic renewals, and demands easy, accessible cancellation methods for all contracts. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is empowered to enforce these new standards against merchants nationwide.

The Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act (PROTECT Kids Act) requires public schools to obtain parental consent before making significant changes regarding a minor student's identity. Specifically, schools must secure permission before altering a student's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school forms. This consent is also required before changing sex-based accommodations, such as access to facilities, for elementary and middle school students.

This bill, the "Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act," aims to reduce fraudulent payments by improving information sharing between the Social Security Administration and the federal Do Not Pay working system. It mandates cooperation to use death data to prevent and recover improper benefit payments. The legislation also establishes standards for recording deaths and requires notification if an individual is incorrectly flagged as deceased.

This resolution expresses strong support for the Iranian people protesting for freedom, democracy, and basic human rights against the repressive Islamic Republic. It condemns the regime's brutal crackdown on demonstrators and demands an end to violence and the release of political prisoners. Furthermore, it urges the U.S. government to work with allies to deter further lethal violence against protesters.

The Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2025 significantly strengthens oversight of major federal regulations that impose substantial costs on state, local, Tribal governments, or the private sector. It mandates detailed regulatory impact analyses, enhances early stakeholder consultation, and requires agencies to select alternatives that maximize net benefits. Furthermore, the bill grants authority for judicial review of major rules that fail to comply with these new accountability standards.

The Say No to Indoctrination Act aims to prohibit the use of federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) funds for teaching or advancing concepts related to gender ideology in schools. This legislation specifically amends existing ESEA provisions to enforce this restriction.