Legislation

The HUMBLE Act aims to increase accountability in Congress by implementing several reforms. It tightens restrictions on former members lobbying Congress and bans official funds from being used for air travel above coach class. Furthermore, the bill eliminates automatic congressional pay adjustments, restricts former Representatives' access to certain House facilities, and prohibits current House Members from owning individual stocks or serving on for-profit corporate boards.

This Act establishes the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park within the National Park System. The park will preserve and interpret the history of the refugees housed at Fort Ontario between 1944 and 1946. Establishment is contingent upon the Secretary of the Interior securing the necessary land as defined by a specific boundary map. The Secretary will manage the park and can partner with the State of New York for operations and restoration efforts.

The Flight 293 Remembrance Act establishes a program to support the families of service members who died in non-combat military plane crashes dating back to 1984. This initiative requires the creation of a public database listing those lost in these operational losses. Furthermore, the program mandates dedicated assistance, including a specific point of contact, to help affected families navigate and access all available benefits and support services.

The Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act mandates an independent assessment of all notices sent by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure they are clearer, more concise, and easier for claimants to understand. The VA Secretary must implement the resulting recommendations within one year of receiving the assessment. Additionally, this bill slightly extends the expiration date for certain existing limits on veterans' pension payments.

This bill transfers the functions, assets, and responsibilities for implementing the Food for Peace Act from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Secretary of Agriculture will now administer the program, though the Famine Early Warning Systems Network will remain under USDA control. This change allows the USDA to quickly update necessary rules to ensure a smooth transition of the program.

The Defund Government-Sponsored Propaganda Act prohibits all federal funding, direct or indirect, to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR) upon enactment. For fiscal years 2025 through 2027, funds otherwise allocated to these entities by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will instead be redirected to reduce the national public debt. This legislation aims to eliminate taxpayer support for these specific public media organizations.

The Right to Contraception Act establishes a federal right for individuals to access and use contraception without government interference. It prohibits federal and state governments from enacting laws that restrict access to contraceptives or the provision of related services. The Act provides clear enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals and the Attorney General to sue to strike down any rule that violates these protections.

The Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access to Care Act prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing the minimum staffing level rules for nursing homes that were published by CMS on May 10, 2024. This legislation effectively blocks the enforcement of those specific staffing mandates.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to significantly increase the tax credits available for both families and employers related to dependent and child care expenses. Specifically, it doubles the maximum expense limits for the household and dependent care services credit claimed by individuals. Additionally, it raises the maximum credit amount available to employers for providing child care benefits from $\$150,000$ to $\$400,000$.

The No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act imposes sanctions on foreign persons who knowingly assist in the construction, maintenance, or repair of any tunnel or bridge connecting mainland Russia to illegally occupied Crimea. These sanctions include asset freezes and visa bans, recognizing Crimea's use as a staging ground for Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The President retains the authority to waive these sanctions if deemed necessary for U.S. national security interests, provided Congress is notified in advance.

The District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act transfers responsibility for prosecuting all local D.C. crimes from federal authorities to the designated local prosecutors office. This transition will take effect one year after the District officially names the local office responsible for these duties. The Act also ensures that current federal employees transferring to the new local office retain their existing federal employment benefits.

The Access to Credit for our Rural Economy Act of 2025 (ACRE Act) creates a new federal tax incentive for qualified lenders. This incentive excludes income earned from interest on loans secured by rural or agricultural real property from taxation. The goal is to encourage lending for agricultural, forestry, and certain rural home improvement purposes while prohibiting loans to foreign adversary entities.

The DIRECT Act rescinds unspent enforcement funding previously allocated to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These withdrawn funds are immediately redirected to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This redirected money is specifically designated to cover the salaries and expenses for new agents hired to secure the southern border.

The Building Capacity for Care Act establishes a federal program to provide loans, loan guarantees, and grants for improving and expanding mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities. This funding prioritizes projects that increase inpatient bed capacity in underserved or high-need areas. Furthermore, the bill creates a dedicated Trust Fund, financed by revenue from the loan program, to support community mental health services block grants.

The Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025 establishes new federal oversight for local governments seeking hate crime prevention grants. Jurisdictions with over 100,000 residents must demonstrate credible hate crime reporting to the FBI to remain eligible for funding. Failure to report credibly can result in ineligibility, though jurisdictions can avoid penalties by proving they have undertaken significant public education and improved reporting standards.

This resolution of inquiry formally requests the President and the Secretaries of the Treasury and Labor to provide the House of Representatives with specific documents. These documents must detail the economic impact of recent federal workforce reductions, particularly those stemming from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), on local economies and unemployment rates. Additionally, Congress seeks information regarding the effect of newly imposed tariffs on the cost of imported goods.

This resolution officially honors the life and 203rd birthday of Ulysses S. Grant, America's 18th President and a native son of Ohio. It recognizes his pivotal role in winning the Civil War and his subsequent efforts to advance civil rights as President. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the preservation work being done by The Land of US Grant, Inc. in Georgetown, Ohio.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating the fourth Wednesday of February as "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day." The bill aims to raise public awareness about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a serious, often undiagnosed heart condition. By promoting awareness, the resolution encourages early detection through family history and medical screening. Ultimately, this designation seeks to provide hope and vital information to patients, families, and caregivers affected by HCM.

This bill amends House Resolution 211 to clarify that days occurring during the first session of the current Congress count as calendar days when calculating the timeline for a joint resolution to terminate the national emergency declared on February 1, 2025. This ensures a consistent and straightforward process for Congress to end the declared emergency.

This resolution affirms Congress's agreement with the President's use of executive authority to address the threat posed by the criminal organization Tren de Aragua. It formally declares members of the group to be "alien enemies" engaged in an invasion of the United States. The bill supports the President's actions to detain and remove these individuals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.