Legislation

The "Regulation Reduction Act of 2025" mandates that federal agencies repeal at least three existing regulations for every new regulation issued, ensuring that the cost of any new major regulation is offset by the cost savings from those repealed. Agency heads must also submit reports identifying costly, ineffective, or outdated regulations to Congress. This aims to reduce regulatory burdens and streamline government processes.

This resolution honors the remarkable life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, recognizing his extensive public service, humanitarian efforts, and courageous advocacy. It celebrates his achievements as a Georgia State Senator, Governor, and President, including his role in the Camp David Accords and the establishment of the Department of Education. The resolution further acknowledges Carter's impactful post-presidency work through The Carter Center and his dedication to human rights and global peace. It also expresses sympathy to the Carter family on their loss.

The "Make Greenland Great Again Act" authorizes the President to negotiate with Denmark for the acquisition of Greenland, beginning January 20, 2025. Any agreement reached must be submitted to Congress for review, which has 60 days to pass a resolution of disapproval to prevent the agreement from taking effect.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule concerning the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons, specifically addressing the management of certain hydrofluorocarbons and their substitutes as outlined in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.

The "Regulatory Cooling Off Act of 2025" amends Title 5 of the United States Code to modify the rule implementation process. It enforces a minimum 60-day feedback period, extends the waiting period for new rules to take effect from 30 days to 6 months, and mandates agencies to submit finalized rules to Congress for review at least 6 months before the rule's effective date. Additionally, it requires agencies to announce the effective date of finalized rules in the Federal Register and on their website at least 24 hours before official publication, and it modifies the review period for Congress to consider the rule from 60 days to 6 months.

The Parris Island Protection Act prevents federal funds from being used to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina, or to plan for its closure or realignment. The Act recognizes the Depot's historical and cultural significance to the Marine Corps and the nation. It affirms Parris Island as the home of the Marine Corps' Eastern Recruiting Region. The Act aims to ensure the Depot's continued service to the United States.

This bill formally elects specific members of the House of Representatives to serve on the Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Ways and Means standing committees.

The TCJA Permanency Act makes permanent several tax provisions that were enacted as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and were set to expire. These provisions include modifications to individual income tax rates and brackets, the standard deduction, the child tax credit, and the estate and gift tax exemption. The act also increases the exemption for the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and adjusts the phase-out thresholds. Additionally, it includes various changes affecting deductions, credits, and exclusions for individuals, families, businesses, and estates.

The Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of the Treasury to oppose increasing the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the International Monetary Fund's Special Drawing Rights basket unless certain conditions regarding China's financial practices are met. These conditions include China meeting its obligations to the International Monetary Fund, refraining from currency manipulation, and adhering to international rules on export credits. The provisions of this act will sunset 10 years after enactment.

This bill disapproves and invalidates a rule issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection concerning quality control standards for automated valuation models.

The ERASER Act requires agencies to repeal at least three existing regulations for every new regulation issued, especially major ones. For major rules, the cost of the new rule must be equal to or less than the cost of those being repealed, as certified by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must regularly study and report on the total number and economic impact of federal regulations. This aims to reduce regulatory burden and control the economic impact of federal rules.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025 seeks to resolve historical land claims by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community related to the uncompensated use of Reservation Swamp Lands and Reservation Canal Lands. The Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer $33,900,000 to the Community as compensation for these claims. Upon payment, the Act extinguishes all Community claims to the specified lands and confirms ownership by current landowners, while also preventing the use of funds for future gaming-related land acquisition. This aims to provide a fair settlement, protect current landowners, and avoid further litigation.

The Medicaid Third Party Liability Act modifies Medicaid's third-party liability rules by removing special treatment for certain care types, clarifying health insurers' roles in recovery, and increasing state flexibility in accepting payment rights. It mandates states to verify insurance status for Medicaid applicants to secure federal matching funds. States needing legislative changes gain delayed compliance to implement these modifications.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Federal Communications Commission's rule addressing the homework gap through the E-Rate Program. The rule aimed to expand E-Rate funding to support internet access for students at home. By disapproving the rule, the bill prevents the FCC from implementing this expansion of the E-Rate program.

This resolution formally designates the minority party's members for various standing, select, and joint committees within the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, ensuring representation and participation in key legislative areas such as Agriculture, Appropriations, Armed Services, and more. It establishes the ranking member and committee assignments for the minority party, facilitating their role in shaping policy and oversight. The resolution remains in effect until successors are chosen.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of Congress. Representatives would be limited to three terms, while Senators would be limited to two terms. Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not count towards these limits. The amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years to become valid.

This bill streamlines the process in the House of Representatives for discussing and amending two separate bills. The first bill aims to improve forest management on federal and tribal lands to reduce fire risk. The second bill concerns the detention of aliens charged with theft in the United States.

The "SWAMP Act" prohibits the relocation of Executive agency headquarters to the Washington metropolitan area and requires a competitive bidding process for agencies seeking relocation, allowing any U.S. state or its political subdivisions to submit proposals. Existing headquarters in the Washington metropolitan area are restricted from new construction or lease renewals, unless explicitly allowed by law. The selection of relocation sites will be based on factors like economic impact, expertise, and national security. The Act is to be carried out using existing resources, with the Administrator of General Services authorized to use proceeds from the sale of Federal buildings or land to offset relocation costs.

The "Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2025" seeks to restore the Second Amendment rights of veterans. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to notify the Attorney General that sharing veterans' personal information based solely on the need for a fiduciary was improper. Additionally, it clarifies that a determination of mental incompetence by the VA is insufficient to classify a veteran as a "mental defective" regarding federal firearms laws.

The Land And Social Security Optimization Act (LASSO Act) directs 10% of the revenue generated from activities on public lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to be deposited into the Social Security Trust Fund annually. This act does not authorize increasing prices for activities on public lands, nor does it reduce funds available to states, Indian Tribes, territories, or local governments from revenue generated on public lands.