Legislation

This resolution immediately fast-tracks the House vote on H.R. 2548, a bill that imposes sanctions on Russia if it refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine, violates an existing agreement, or launches a new invasion. It waives standard procedural hurdles to ensure a swift debate and final vote on the measure. The resolution limits total debate time to one hour before the final vote occurs.

The Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2025 aims to standardize and nationalize racehorse health, medication control, and racetrack safety across state lines. It achieves this by establishing a new governing body, the Racehorse Health and Safety Organization (RHSO), tasked with creating science-based rules and maintaining a national safety database. The bill also mandates specialized scientific committees to develop breed-specific medication standards and establishes strict disciplinary processes for rule violations. Overall, this legislation centralizes oversight to improve industry-wide safety and integrity.

The COBALT Supply Chain Act aims to combat forced and child labor in the cobalt supply chain, which is dominated by Chinese-controlled mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that goods containing cobalt refined in the PRC were made with forced labor, effectively banning their import unless proven otherwise with clear and convincing evidence. Furthermore, it mandates the creation of a comprehensive enforcement strategy to trace supply chains and requires annual certification that U.S. government vehicles are free of such tainted parts.

This resolution formally initiates the expulsion of Representative LaMonica McIver from the United States House of Representatives. The action is based on allegations that the Representative physically assaulted federal law enforcement agents while they were performing their duties. Citing violations of federal law and standards of conduct, the resolution asserts that her actions render her unfit to continue serving in Congress.

This resolution establishes the expedited procedural framework for the House of Representatives to consider H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill. It waives standard procedural hurdles and sets strict limits on debate time before the final vote. The House will debate a specific, pre-approved substitute text for the reconciliation bill.

This resolution formally expresses the deep sorrow of the House of Representatives on the passing of the Honorable Gerald E. Connolly, Representative for the Commonwealth of Virginia. It serves as a formal expression of condolence from Congress. Following its adoption, the resolution will be communicated to the Senate and the family of the deceased. The House will also formally adjourn in respect to honor his memory.

This Act establishes the **Historic Greenwood District-Black Wall Street National Monument** within the National Park System to preserve and interpret the history of the district and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with acquiring necessary land and developing a management plan for the Monument. An 11-member Advisory Commission, heavily weighted toward descendants of 1921 residents, will be created to advise the Secretary on the Monument's development and management for a period of ten years.

The Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act establishes a settlement process for residents who suffered health issues due to decades of U.S. military training on the island. It authorizes compensation payments to individuals based on qualifying illnesses linked to contamination and mandates the creation of a comprehensive trauma and cancer center for the municipality. This legislation aims to address the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Hurricane Maria by providing financial relief and essential long-term healthcare infrastructure.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and processors from requiring firearms retailers to use a unique Merchant Category Code (MCC) that singles them out. This ensures that credit and debit card transactions for firearms and ammunition are treated the same as general retail purchases. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing this prohibition and reporting annually to Congress on compliance efforts.

The Words Matter Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive update across all federal laws, replacing the outdated terms "mentally retarded" and "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" or "individuals with intellectual disabilities." This change is strictly a linguistic update intended to align federal statutes with current, respectful terminology. The Act explicitly states that this language revision does not alter eligibility for benefits, rights, or responsibilities under any existing federal program. Agencies are required to update their regulations to reflect this new terminology while maintaining a record of the previous language used.

This resolution formally recognizes the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) as it approaches its 80th anniversary in 2025. It celebrates the GPA's massive economic contributions to Georgia, including supporting over 609,000 jobs and generating billions in annual revenue. The bill also highlights the ports' significant growth, efficiency, and future multi-billion dollar investments aimed at expanding capacity and modernizing infrastructure.

The SAFE Home Act amends federal foster care and adoption assistance programs by requiring states to prohibit discrimination against potential or actual foster or adoptive parents based on their approach to a child's biological sex. Specifically, organizations receiving federal funds cannot deny placement if parents adhere to the child's biological sex or refuse consent for treatments or documentation changes related to gender identity inconsistent with biological sex. The bill strictly defines "sex" as biological sex for the purposes of these placement decisions. These new requirements take effect shortly after enactment, though states may receive a temporary extension if legislative action is required for compliance.

The FARMER Act of 2025 modifies federal crop insurance by increasing premium support for certain whole-farm revenue or yield protection plans. It also raises the government subsidy percentage for the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and adjusts its coverage level calculations. Finally, the bill mandates a study on expanding the SCO to cover areas larger than 1,400 square miles.

This Act establishes a fast-track process to ensure Medicare coverage for medical devices officially designated as "breakthrough devices" by the FDA. Once designated, these devices receive a four-year transitional coverage period under Medicare Parts A and B. The legislation also mandates timely final coverage decisions and provides funding for the administrative oversight required by this new system.

The Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act establishes new oversight measures for the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) to ensure consistent service delivery. This includes requiring advance notification to Congress before firing VCL staff and mandating detailed, ongoing performance and staffing reports. The bill also directs the Comptroller General to review the VCL's operations and provide recommendations for improvement.

The Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act of 2025 establishes numerous new protected zones, including Special Management Areas, Wildlife Conservation Areas, Protection Areas, and Recreation Management Areas, across federal lands in Gunnison County, Colorado. The bill mandates conservation and protection for the natural, scenic, and wildlife resources within these designated areas. It also significantly restricts off-highway vehicle and bicycle use to pre-existing trails, while simultaneously expanding certain Wilderness Areas. Finally, the Act addresses specific land management issues, including oil and gas restrictions in the North Fork Valley and the transfer of certain tribal lands into federal trust status.

The Energy Freedom Act primarily focuses on repealing a wide array of existing federal tax credits and deductions related to energy efficiency, clean energy production, and clean vehicle purchases. This legislation systematically eliminates numerous incentives within the Internal Revenue Code, such as credits for residential clean energy, new and used clean vehicles, and various clean electricity and fuel production incentives. Most of these significant repeals and associated technical cleanups are scheduled to take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month to combat a growing national crisis. It highlights alarming statistics regarding rising mental illness rates, significant barriers to accessing care, and disproportionate impacts on youth and marginalized communities. Ultimately, the bill declares mental health a national priority and encourages increased public awareness and support for mental health services.

The INDEX Act mandates that investment advisers managing passively managed funds must ensure actual investors have a say in proxy voting by adhering to proportional voting instructions. If instructions are not received for non-routine matters, advisers generally cannot vote those shares unless specific exceptions apply. This legislation aims to enhance investor democracy by clarifying proxy voting responsibilities for funds tracking market indexes.

This resolution recognizes the significant military service and sacrifice of District of Columbia residents, including veterans and active duty members. It highlights the irony that these individuals lack voting representation in Congress and full local self-government. Therefore, Congress uses this Memorial Day recognition to affirm support for granting D.C. residents the rights afforded by statehood.