Legislation

This bill mandates the Secretaries of HUD and Agriculture to withdraw their recent final determination on energy efficiency standards for federally financed housing. It prohibits the implementation of these withdrawn standards or any substantially similar ones across HUD, USDA, and VA programs. Furthermore, the legislation restricts the Federal Housing Finance Agency from finalizing new energy efficiency rules and requires consideration of existing state-level energy codes.

This resolution supports designating November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month." The goal is to increase public awareness regarding the severe challenges faced by children and youth experiencing homelessness. This heightened awareness aims to encourage greater support for effective programs designed to help these vulnerable individuals. The measure commends the ongoing efforts of various groups working to prevent and address youth homelessness.

This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for designating October 2025 as National Financial Planning Month. The goal is to raise public awareness about the importance and benefits of financial planning for individuals and communities. The resolution encourages nationwide activities focused on financial education, literacy, and access to planning services.

The Children's Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety (CARE Act of 2025) aims to strengthen protections for children working in agriculture by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act. This bill revises child labor definitions, increases civil and criminal penalties for violations, and mandates stricter reporting of work-related injuries or deaths involving young farmworkers. Furthermore, it prohibits employing anyone under 18 as a pesticide handler.

The National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025 mandates the creation of a comprehensive national strategy to secure K-12 schools from terrorism threats. This strategy, developed by the Secretary of Homeland Security in collaboration with the Secretary of Education, must detail all federal security programs, identify vulnerabilities, and outline goals for improvement. The strategy must be submitted to Congress within one year and updated annually through 2033.

This resolution formally congratulates the Los Angeles Dodgers on winning the 2025 Major League Baseball World Series. It celebrates the team's dedication and historic achievement during the season. The resolution directs that official copies be sent to the team's ownership, president, and manager.

This resolution supports the goals of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the ongoing epidemic of violence targeting transgender people, particularly transgender women of color. It memorializes the lives lost this year and highlights the systemic barriers, including discrimination and lack of healthcare access, faced by the transgender community. The bill calls for urgent action from the government to protect these lives through inclusive legislation and policies that ensure dignity and respect for all individuals.

This resolution officially designates November 2025 as American Diabetes Month to raise public awareness about the significant health and economic impact of diabetes in the United States. It highlights the high prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes, noting disproportionate effects on minority populations and veterans. The resolution supports efforts to increase education, early detection, and access to care to reduce the incidence and improve management of the condition.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that strong public education in U.S. history and civics is essential for preserving the nation's founding ideals ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It affirms core beliefs about self-government, recognizes the sacrifices of the Revolutionary era, and encourages fact-based instruction in schools. Ultimately, the bill seeks to strengthen civic knowledge, patriotism, and national unity through a renewed commitment to American principles.

This resolution expresses strong opposition to the return of congressionally directed spending, commonly known as earmarks. It condemns the use of these provisions as wasteful and contributing to the nation's growing federal debt. The body calls for Congress to immediately restore the ban on earmarks and prioritize fiscal responsibility to combat inflation and reduce national debt.

This bill, the Bipartisan Healthcare Optimization, Protection, and Extension (HOPE) Act, modifies premium tax credit rules for health insurance coverage through 2027 and significantly strengthens consumer protections against fraudulent enrollment practices by agents and brokers. It establishes new civil and criminal penalties for providing false enrollment information and mandates verification processes to ensure consumer consent and accurate coverage. The legislation also extends the 2026 open enrollment period and requires Exchanges to notify individuals of their premium tax credit value before enrollment.

This resolution expresses support for designating November as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month. The observance aims to increase public understanding of this rare and debilitating chronic pain condition. Furthermore, it encourages improved diagnosis, advances in research, and the development of new treatments for those affected.

This resolution officially recognizes November 2025 as National Family Caregivers Month to honor the vital, unpaid contributions of the 63 million family caregivers across the nation. It acknowledges the significant financial, physical, and emotional burdens these individuals face while supporting loved ones. Furthermore, the bill encourages federal agencies and the private sector to implement strategies and invest in policies that provide essential support, such as paid leave and tax credits, for these caregivers.

This Act addresses the unjust detention of U.S. nationals and their family members by the People's Republic of China. It mandates the development of a diplomatic action plan by the Secretary of State to secure releases and hold accountable Chinese officials responsible for these detentions. Furthermore, the bill calls for increased reporting to Congress and outlines specific policy actions to condemn China's use of detention and exit bans as leverage.

This House Resolution expresses the sense of Congress in support of the rights of youth currently or formerly in the foster care system. It highlights concerning statistics regarding educational attainment and maltreatment within the system. The resolution affirms that foster youth should have specific rights, including access to education, necessary healthcare, and protection from abuse.

The Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025 enhances the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to conduct joint operations with foreign governments. This allows CBP personnel to support efforts abroad focused on deterring drug and human smuggling, as well as other security threats. The bill also grants the Secretary authority to pay claims for damages arising from these foreign CBP operations for a limited time.

This bill, the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025, amends current law to ensure that public institutions of higher learning charge members of the Selected Reserve the in-state tuition rate when using their educational assistance benefits. If a school fails to provide this in-state tuition rate for those using the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), the Department of Veterans Affairs will disapprove courses offered under that program. These changes take effect for academic periods beginning on or after August 1, 2026.

The Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025 ensures that veterans whose benefits are misused by a fiduciary will have those funds promptly reissued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill mandates the VA to make a good faith effort to recover the misused funds from the fiduciary after reimbursing the veteran. Furthermore, it establishes procedures for payment if the veteran dies before reimbursement and requires the VA to assess potential negligence in benefit oversight.

This resolution expresses the deepest condolences of the House of Representatives to the families and loved ones of the victims of the UPS Airlines flight 2976 crash. It specifically honors the fourteen individuals who lost their lives in the tragic accident. Furthermore, the resolution commends the heroic and selfless actions of the numerous first responders and emergency personnel who assisted at the scene.

The Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025 mandates a periodic review of the automatic maximum coverage amounts for Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI). This review, conducted every five years starting in 2026, will compare the current coverage limit against an inflation-adjusted amount based on the Consumer Price Index. The results will be submitted to Congress to inform potential adjustments to life insurance benefits.