Legislation

The TRUST in Congress Act mandates that members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children place covered investments, such as securities and commodities, into qualified blind trusts within a specified timeframe. These trusts must remain in place until 180 days after the member leaves office, ensuring that investment decisions are made without the member's knowledge or influence. Members must certify their compliance or declare the absence of covered investments, with these certifications being made public. An exception is provided for spouses or dependent children whose primary income is derived from a covered investment.

The "Defense of Conscience in Health Care Act" requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reinstate regulations that were in place on July 22, 2019, which protect conscience and anti-discrimination rights in healthcare. This ensures healthcare professionals and entities can act according to their religious or moral beliefs. The rule must be finalized within 6 months and will supersede any conflicting regulations.

The "Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025" mandates the evaluation of container aerial firefighting systems (CAFFS) by the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior for wildfire management. A report detailing the evaluation results must be submitted to relevant House and Senate committees within 120 days, following consultations with relevant agencies.

The Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act requires the Secretary to get consent-based agreements from the Governor of the state, affected local governments and Indian tribes, and any neighboring local government through which nuclear waste will be transported before using funds from the Nuclear Waste Fund for repository activities. These agreements must be written, signed, and binding, and can only be changed with the consent of all parties.

This resolution supports the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month in January 2025 to raise awareness and opposition to these crimes. It recognizes the global scale of human trafficking, the vulnerability of specific populations, and the need for a coordinated effort to prevent trafficking, support victims, and prosecute offenders. The resolution encourages collaborative initiatives and a victim-centered approach to combat human trafficking and modern slavery.

The Panama Canal Repurchase Act of 2025 directs the President, through the Secretary of State, to negotiate with Panama for the potential repurchase of the Panama Canal. Within 180 days, the President must report to Congress on the negotiation's status, detailing progress, obstacles, and anticipated outcomes.

The "Protecting Our Children from the CDC Act" mandates the public posting of all clinical trial data regarding the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines before they can be added to the child and adolescent immunization schedule. It initially removes any existing COVID-19 vaccines from the schedule until the required data is published. This ensures transparency and informed decision-making regarding childhood vaccinations.

The "Southern Border Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act" establishes a Southern Border Initiative within the Food Security Act of 1985. This initiative directs the Secretary to provide payments to agricultural producers in specific Texas counties along the southern border. These payments will support conservation practices aimed at repairing damage to agricultural land and infrastructure, addressing natural resource issues in the region with contracts lasting one year.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit non-citizens from voting in any federal, state, tribal, or local election in the United States. It grants Congress the authority to enforce this amendment. For the amendment to be valid, it must be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures within seven years of its submission.

The "Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act" requires district attorneys in jurisdictions of 380,000+ people receiving Byrne grant funds to report annually to the Attorney General on prosecution data for specific offenses, including cases referred, declined, plea agreements, defendants with prior offenses, and bail requests. The Attorney General must then submit this data to the Judiciary Committees and publish it on a public website. This aims to increase transparency and oversight of prosecutorial decisions in large jurisdictions.

The "Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act" establishes a pilot program managed by the Election Assistance Commission to provide funds to local education agencies for voter registration initiatives targeting 12th-grade students. Participating agencies must consult with election officials and report on the use and effectiveness of the funds. The Election Assistance Commission will then report to Congress on the pilot program's outcomes.

The Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025 aims to bolster wildfire management through enhanced preparation, detection, suppression, and post-fire recovery efforts. It focuses on improving financial transparency, integrating local resources, deploying advanced technology, and supporting long-term ecosystem rehabilitation. The act also seeks to address challenges such as drone incursions and invasive species management. By implementing these measures, the act strives to protect communities, infrastructure, and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wildfires.

The National Human Trafficking Database Act aims to combat human trafficking by establishing a national database. This database will collect and report data from state agencies, list anti-human trafficking organizations, and identify areas with high and low trafficking rates. The Act prioritizes survivor confidentiality and allocates funding for grants to state agencies and for the database's creation and maintenance. It prohibits using the collected data to make funding decisions and protects survivors' personal information.

The "Overturn Biden's Offshore Energy Ban Act" nullifies presidential memoranda from January 6, 2025, that withdrew areas of the Outer Continental Shelf from oil and natural gas leasing. This rescission applies to areas in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, Pacific, and Bering Sea. The goal of the act is to reverse the prior administration's restrictions on offshore energy leasing.

This joint resolution nullifies the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's rule regarding anti-money laundering regulations for residential real estate transfers. By disapproving the rule, the resolution prevents it from taking effect.

The "Lead by Example Act of 2025" mandates that, beginning January 3, 2027, Members of Congress and their staff must receive healthcare through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to submit a plan to Congress by September 15, 2025, outlining the implementation of this change. This plan will include any necessary legislative actions to ensure the transition.

The Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act establishes a three-year cycle, starting in 2026, to reduce funding for federal programs lacking proper authorization. Programs that have not been reauthorized will face annual budget cuts, and programs unauthorized for three consecutive years will be terminated. Reauthorization of a program with a sunset clause of three years or less can exempt it from these budget cuts. This act aims to ensure fiscal responsibility and congressional oversight of federal spending.

This bill disapproves and nullifies a Medicare rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning the 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update and related Medicare policies.

This bill formally notifies the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected Mike Johnson as Speaker and Kevin McCumber as Clerk. These individuals will serve in these roles for the duration of the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

The "No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act" prohibits the United States from providing any mandatory or voluntary funding to the World Health Organization. This prohibition begins on the date the Act is enacted.