Legislation

This resolution emphasizes the critical role of Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), like blockchain, in strengthening democratic governance, protecting human rights, and increasing government transparency worldwide. It urges federal agencies to explore and support the use of DLT for secure digital identity, transparent aid distribution, and combating censorship. Ultimately, the bill calls for responsible policy development to harness DLT's potential for public good and resilient democratic systems.

This resolution celebrates the longstanding friendship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco, recognizing Morocco as the first nation to establish relations with the U.S. It highlights the historical significance of this bond, including the 250th anniversary of recognition approaching in 2027. Furthermore, the bill affirms the importance of the current strategic partnership across trade, security, and cultural cooperation.

This resolution formally recognizes the 204th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence, celebrating the deep, shared history rooted in democratic ideals. It reaffirms the strong strategic partnership between the U.S. and Greece, highlighting Greece's vital role in security and energy stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. The bill also commends the contributions of the Greek-American community to the United States.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of March 23-29, 2025, as "National Cleaning Week." It recognizes the critical role of routine cleaning and disinfection in protecting public health and preventing the spread of illness. Furthermore, the bill honors the essential work of cleaning professionals and the industry that supplies necessary hygiene products.

This resolution immediately sets the House of Representatives to consider and vote on H.R. 1101, a bill designed to prohibit unlawful access to the payment system managed by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Treasury Department. It waives standard procedural hurdles to ensure a swift debate and final vote on the legislation. The process limits debate to one hour before moving directly to a final vote.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating May 15, 2025, as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day." The aim is to raise public awareness about this rare genetic disorder and promote critical research efforts. By recognizing the challenges faced by those with PWS, the bill encourages greater education, improved diagnosis, and the development of better treatments.

The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill designed to increase housing affordability and address historical inequities. It achieves this by incentivizing local zoning reform, dramatically increasing funding for housing infrastructure, and restricting the sale of foreclosed properties to speculative investors. Furthermore, the Act establishes new assistance programs for first-time, first-generation homebuyers and overhauls the Community Reinvestment Act to mandate equitable bank lending. Finally, the bill includes significant reforms to the federal estate and gift tax structure, alongside measures to strengthen fair housing protections and increase accessibility in federally-assisted housing.

The Identifying Potential Terrorist at the Border Act of 2025 mandates that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must hold all arriving non-citizens until their names are successfully cross-referenced against the federal terrorist screening database. This ensures a mandatory security check is completed before any individual is released into the country. The bill ties this requirement directly to the existing definition of the federal terrorist screening database.

The VetPAC Act of 2025 establishes the Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission, an independent body of 17 experts, including veterans, appointed by the Comptroller General. This Commission is tasked with comprehensively reviewing the operations, quality of care, IT systems, and workforce of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). It must submit annual reports with budget-impacted recommendations to Congress detailing necessary improvements for veteran healthcare delivery.

The Stop Comstock Act aims to modernize and streamline federal statutes concerning obscene materials. It revises several sections of federal law, including those related to crimes, transportation, and importation, by removing outdated or redundant language like "indecent" or "immoral." This legislative cleanup focuses the legal definitions to center specifically on "obscene materials."

The VOTE Act, or Voting Only Through English Act, restricts federal election funding for any state that provides ballots in languages other than English for federal elections. This bill eliminates existing federal requirements that mandate bilingual ballots or assistance in certain jurisdictions. Consequently, states choosing to offer multilingual ballots risk losing federal election administration funds for the entire fiscal year.

The Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act updates federal firearms laws to better support military families stationed overseas. It allows spouses of service members stationed abroad to receive firearms and ammunition at that duty station. Furthermore, the bill ensures that a service member's spouse is considered a resident for federal firearms laws based on the service member's official residency or duty station. These changes will take effect six months after the Act is signed into law.

The BITCOIN Act of 2025 establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to secure and manage government-held Bitcoin, viewing it as a national asset for financial stability. The Act mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to initiate a five-year program to purchase 1,000,000 Bitcoins for long-term holding. Furthermore, it institutes strict public proof-of-reserve requirements and explicitly protects the private property rights of individuals to own and control their own Bitcoin.

This bill prohibits "natural asset companies"—entities that own or manage environmental performance rights for specific areas—from entering into any agreement concerning land or natural assets within the State of Utah. Essentially, it bans these specific types of environmental management companies from making deals involving Utah property.

The Home of Your Own Act of 2025 establishes a new federal grant program administered by HUD to provide up to \$30,000 in assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers via states and Indian tribes. Funds are intended to cover down payments, closing costs, or necessary pre-move-in repairs, provided recipients complete mandatory financial counseling. Recipients must occupy the home for five years to avoid repayment, and the assistance received is not counted as taxable income. The Act authorizes \$6.7 billion annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support this initiative.

The Crucial Communism Teaching Act mandates the development of a high school civic education curriculum focused on the history and dangers of communism. This curriculum must detail the death toll caused by communist regimes and highlight ongoing human rights abuses. The Act also requires the creation of "Portraits in Patriotism" oral history resources featuring victims of oppressive political systems.

The Saving Privacy Act is a comprehensive bill focused on strengthening individual financial privacy and limiting government data collection. It tightens federal access to bank records, mandates the termination of the centralized Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) system, and explicitly prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Furthermore, the Act increases penalties for illegal information sharing, adjusts IRS reporting thresholds for online payment processors, and requires Congressional approval for major new federal regulations.

The Defending our Dams Act prohibits the use of federal funds for any study, action, or support related to breaching, changing the function of, or removing the four Lower Snake River dams. This legislation also restricts special water spillage operations at these dams without dual approval from the Secretary of the Army and the Bonneville Power Administration Administrator. The Act specifically targets the Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose, and Lower Granite Dams.

This resolution formally expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Raúl M. Grijalva, a Representative from Arizona. The House is taking official action to acknowledge his passing and convey condolences. The resolution's adoption will be formally communicated to the Senate and the family of the deceased Representative. Furthermore, the House will adjourn in honor of his memory.

The Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency for retirement and group health plans by requiring service providers to itemize and disclose all expected compensation and fees. This bill specifically tightens disclosure rules for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), mandating detailed annual financial reporting. The legislation clarifies which services trigger these disclosure requirements and sets a timeline for the Department of Labor to establish clear implementation standards.