Legislation

This resolution officially recognizes and celebrates National Women's History Month for March 2025, honoring the long struggle and significant achievements of women throughout American history. It highlights key milestones in women's suffrage, political leadership, and social progress. The House of Representatives supports the goals of ensuring women's history is taught and recognizes the 2025 theme, "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating Inspiring Generations!"

This House resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United States' primary goal regarding the conflict in Ukraine is to restore peace between Ukraine and Russia. It calls for an immediate halt to U.S. involvement, including withdrawing all personnel and ending intelligence sharing. Furthermore, the resolution urges a pivot in focus toward prioritizing domestic issues, such as securing U.S. borders.

This resolution expresses support for designating the last Saturday of March 2025 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day." The bill officially honors the service and sacrifices of all U.S. Armed Forces members who served in Vietnam between 1961 and 1975. It encourages nationwide observance to recognize their contributions and support their transition back to civilian life.

This bill formally transmits an Article of Removal from the House of Representatives to the Senate regarding Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The House asserts that the Judge failed to maintain the "good behavior" required by the Constitution. The accusations center on alleged partisan interference with the President's foreign policy and national security authority, including an order concerning the return of certain individuals. The Senate is now tasked with considering whether to convict and remove Judge Boasberg from office.

This resolution officially honors the life, accomplishments, and enduring legacy of labor leader César Estrada Chávez. It recognizes his pivotal role in advocating for farmworker rights, fair wages, and human dignity through nonviolent activism. The bill encourages all Americans to commemorate his work and remember his rallying cry, "Sí se puede!"

This resolution supports the designation of May 2025 as "National Myositis Awareness Month." The bill aims to raise public awareness about myositis, a group of rare, chronic autoimmune muscle diseases that cause significant pain and disability. By recognizing this month, Congress encourages education on the challenges faced by patients and supports increased research efforts for these complex conditions.

This joint resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a proposed foreign military sale to Israel. Specifically, it blocks the transfer of 35,529 general-purpose bomb bodies and 4,000 I2000 Penetrator warheads. The bill uses congressional authority to prohibit this specific arms transfer that was previously submitted for review.

This resolution formally recognizes and honors the enduring legacy and vital contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to the nation. It reaffirms the Federal Government's commitment to supporting these essential institutions that drive economic growth and produce a disproportionate number of professionals in critical fields. The measure serves as a strong statement celebrating HBCUs as centers of excellence and opportunity.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress in support of designating a specific week in April 2025 as "National Water Week." The bill emphasizes the critical need for clean, safe drinking water and sanitation access across all U.S. communities, including rural and Tribal lands. It highlights the importance of federal investment in water infrastructure, research, and addressing challenges like aging systems and supply chain issues. Ultimately, this is a symbolic measure to raise awareness about vital water issues without enacting new laws or funding.

This resolution expresses strong support for diplomatic efforts to ensure Mexico fulfills its annual water delivery obligations to the United States under the 1944 treaty concerning the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande Rivers. It highlights the negative impact of Mexico's current practice of delaying deliveries until the end of five-year cycles, which causes shortages for South Texas farmers. The bill encourages the Administration to secure timely deliveries and pursue new agreements for a guaranteed minimum annual water transfer.

This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of an enhancement or upgrade to a previously planned foreign military sale of defense articles and services to the Government of Israel. Specifically, it blocks the proposed increase in the total value of the sale, which was necessitated by recent cost escalations for the equipment. The resolution effectively halts the more expensive, revised version of the defense transfer.

This resolution officially recognizes the serious racial disparities in colorectal cancer impact, particularly within Hispanic communities where screening rates are significantly lower. It urges federal agencies like the CDC and NIH to expand efforts to eliminate these disparities through increased awareness, education, and improved access to screening. The bill emphasizes the importance of early screening, which is highly effective in preventing and treating colorectal cancer.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and halt a specific proposed foreign military sale of defense articles and services to Israel. The blocked sale includes various 1,000-pound bomb bodies and associated Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits. This action uses congressional authority to stop the transfer outlined in Transmittal No. 2526.

This resolution formally recognizes and celebrates the International Transgender Day of Visibility. Congress acknowledges the achievements of transgender individuals while highlighting the ongoing discrimination and violence they face. The resolution encourages appropriate ceremonies and activities to observe the day and celebrate the community's leadership and fight for equality.

This bill seeks to disapprove and halt a specific proposed foreign military sale of defense articles and services to Israel. Specifically, it blocks the transfer of D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers along with associated support equipment and services. Congress is exercising its authority to veto this particular sale as outlined in the Arms Export Control Act.

This resolution officially recognizes and supports the goals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day, honoring the vital contributions of social workers nationwide. It highlights their essential role in promoting health, social justice, and community well-being across various critical sectors. While not creating new law, the document emphasizes the immense value and growing need for these professionals in addressing national challenges. Ultimately, Congress is expressing gratitude and encouraging public awareness of the social work profession.

The Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act of 2025 temporarily modifies the physician self-referral prohibition (Stark Law) to allow physician practices to dispense certain Medicare Part D prescription drugs directly to their patients between 2026 and 2030. This exception is subject to specific conditions regarding prescribing, patient history, and dispensing location. The bill also mandates a GAO study to examine trends in physician office drug dispensing and makes a minor adjustment to the allocation for the Medicare Improvement Fund.

The Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act creates an exception to income limits for certain federal agriculture disaster payments. This exception applies to individuals or businesses where at least 75% of their average adjusted gross income is derived from farming, ranching, or forestry. Consequently, these deeply involved agricultural producers will not be subject to standard payment caps on specific disaster assistance programs.

The Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act establishes a new federal tax credit to incentivize investments in improving existing hydroelectric facilities. This credit covers 30% of the cost for property that enhances fish passage, water quality, dam safety, or facilitates the removal of obsolete river obstructions. Furthermore, the bill allows taxpayers to elect direct payment or transferability for this new credit.

The End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025 prohibits the use of any federal funds for gender transition procedures, including those provided through federal health plans or facilities. This ban also extends to the Affordable Care Act, preventing individuals from using federal premium tax credits or cost-sharing reductions to cover plans that include such procedures. The legislation broadly defines gender transition procedures while excluding care for certain disorders of sex development and life-threatening emergencies.