Legislation

The "Stop Woke Investing Act" aims to modify SEC regulations regarding shareholder proposals, limiting the number of proposals companies must include on proxy cards based on filer status (non-accelerated, accelerated, large accelerated). It mandates that only proposals with a material financial impact on the company can be included, as determined by the company itself. This act does not require companies to include proposals that are otherwise excludable under SEC rules.

The "Fair Play for Girls Act" mandates the Attorney General to produce a report analyzing challenges to fair competition for female athletes, instances of lost opportunities due to competition with biological males, and the effectiveness of state laws protecting female athletes. It also requires an examination of online violence and sexual abuse against female athletes, along with recommendations to address these issues.

This bill allocates $19,311,600 to the House Committee on Natural Resources for expenses, including staff salaries, during the 119th Congress. The funds are divided into two equal amounts for each session of Congress, with spending governed by House Administration Committee regulations and voucher procedures.

The "Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow penalty-free early withdrawals from retirement plans for individuals who have received unemployment compensation for at least 26 consecutive weeks. Withdrawals must be made during the year unemployment benefits are received or the following year. The provision is effective for distributions made after December 31, 2024, and is subject to certain limitations.

The "Oyster Reef Recovery Act of 2025" establishes a program to provide financial and technical assistance for oyster reef restoration and conservation projects. It creates a competitive grant program supporting research, planning, and workforce training related to oyster reefs. The Act authorizes $15 million annually from 2026 to 2030 for these initiatives, aiming to enhance the health and resilience of oyster reefs while supporting coastal communities.

This resolution establishes a joint congressional committee to inform the President that both the Senate and House of Representatives have assembled a quorum. The committee will notify the President that Congress is prepared to receive any communications they wish to deliver.

The "Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2025" mandates that physicians performing abortions must have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital and inform patients of its location for follow-up care. Non-compliant physicians may face penalties, while women undergoing the procedure are exempt from prosecution. Additionally, abortion clinics are required to be licensed by the state and adhere to the same standards as ambulatory surgery centers to receive federal funding.

This resolution informs the House of Representatives of the Senate's election of Jackie Barber as its Secretary.

This proposed constitutional amendment changes the rules for ending debates on legislation in the Senate. It mandates that ending a debate requires either adherence to the rules in place on January 3, 2025, unanimous consent, or a three-fifths majority vote of all Senators. This new rule would not apply to presidential nominations.

The Local Access to Courts Act (LACA) amends Title 28 of the United States Code to add College Station to the list of locations in Texas where district courts can be held and El Centro to the list of locations in California where the Southern District Court can be held.

This bill recognizes the 65th anniversary of the Greensboro Four sit-in, a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement that began on February 1, 1960. It acknowledges the Greensboro Four's significant contribution to the fight against racial inequality and encourages states to include their story in educational curricula. The bill also recognizes the importance of sit-ins as a form of nonviolent resistance and the enrichment that ethnic and racial diversity brings to the United States.

This bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture, via the Forest Service, to aggressively suppress wildfires on National Forest System lands, prioritizing rapid response and resource utilization. It restricts the use of fire as a resource management tool to only prescribed fires and limits backfires during wildfires to emergency situations. The bill focuses on areas with high drought levels, elevated wildfire preparedness levels, or significant wildfire exposure.

Grant's Law mandates the detention of aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. who are arrested for offenses that would make them inadmissible or deportable. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain these individuals and initiate removal proceedings, completing them within 90 days of detention. The law also allows the Secretary to release aliens to the appropriate authority for proceedings after arrest, resuming custody when necessary, and ensures continued detention until removal proceedings are complete, even if the alien is not convicted of the offense for which they were arrested.

This bill recognizes the significant historical and ongoing contributions of tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to communities across the United States through charitable activities, volunteer work, and financial support for members. It expresses the sense of Congress that these societies are a valuable support system that addresses unmet needs and generates substantial returns to the U.S. through their tax-exempt status. The bill also advocates for the continued promotion of fraternal benefit societies.

This bill mandates a comprehensive disability examination for separating members of the Armed Forces, conducted by VA-certified providers if a condition possibly qualifying for VA disability benefits is detected. Eligibility determinations made during this examination will be binding on the VA. The bill also directs the creation of a joint record-keeping system between the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to ensure seamless data sharing of service members' medical and personnel records.

The "Protect Our Seniors Act" aims to safeguard Medicare and Social Security benefits by making it more difficult for the Senate to pass legislation that would reduce them. It establishes a point of order against bills that cut these benefits, requiring a two-thirds Senate vote to waive this rule. Additionally, the act prevents using Medicare savings to offset costs in unrelated areas of legislation, also requiring a two-thirds vote to bypass this restriction.

The Handgun Permit to Purchase Act aims to reduce gun violence by providing grants to states, local governments, and Indian tribes to develop, implement, and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing programs. To be eligible for these grants, applicants must have laws requiring individuals to be at least 21 years old, undergo background checks, and reapply for their license or permit every five years. These programs are intended to ensure that individuals prohibited from possessing a firearm do not obtain a handgun purchasing license or permit. The Act authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to carry out this grant program.

The "Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act" establishes a fund using duties on imported shrimp to enhance seafood safety and promote domestic shrimp consumption. Seventy percent of duties collected on specific imported shrimp products will be allocated to the "Inspection and Consumption of Shrimp and Shrimp Products Fund." Half of the funds will be used by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to inspect imported shrimp for safety and labor violations. The other half will be used by the Secretary of Agriculture to encourage domestic consumption of shrimp.

The "No Support for Terror Act" aims to prevent the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from allocating financial resources to countries involved in genocide or terrorism. It requires the U.S. Treasury Secretary to oppose such allocations and advocate for an IMF rule against them. Additionally, the Act mandates a review of assistance to non-governmental and international organizations to ensure U.S. funds do not support the Taliban, other terrorist groups, or countries harboring terrorists, requiring recipients to verify compliance with U.S. anti-terrorism financing laws.

The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act imposes sanctions on individuals and their families who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting "protected persons," which include U.S. citizens, military personnel, government officials, and citizens/residents of U.S. allies not consenting to the ICC. It requires the President to block the property of those who aid the ICC, deny them entry into the U.S., and rescinds any funds for the ICC. The bill allows for waivers of these sanctions if vital to U.S. national security and termination of sanctions if the ICC ceases action against protected persons.