Legislation

The Remote Access Security Act amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to establish new controls on the remote access of sensitive U.S. items by foreign persons. This legislation grants the Secretary of Commerce authority to regulate such access when it poses a serious risk to national security. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary consult with key congressional committees before issuing new regulations on remote access controls.

This bill extends special duty-free trade benefits for Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act until December 31, 2028. It also restores preferential treatment for certain Caribbean goods that previously lost eligibility due to tariff schedule changes. Furthermore, the Act allows for the retroactive application of duty-free treatment for qualifying Haitian goods imported after September 30, 2025, pending importer requests.

The Combating Online Predators Act (COP Act) establishes a new federal crime for threatening to distribute child sexual abuse material. This law specifically targets individuals who use such threats to coerce minors into creating or transmitting new explicit content. The Act amends existing federal laws concerning child exploitation and child pornography to incorporate this new offense and associated penalties.

This bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to temporarily exclude certain False Claims Act recoveries from being deposited into the Crime Victims Fund through fiscal year 2029. It also mandates a comprehensive audit by the Department of Justice Inspector General on the Fund's sustainability and the impact of recent legislative changes. The resulting report will provide recommendations for improving the Fund's effectiveness and oversight.

The Child Predators Accountability Act strengthens federal laws against child sexual exploitation. This legislation expands prohibited acts to explicitly cover coercing a minor to be *depicted* in sexually explicit conduct, even if the minor did not physically participate in the act itself. The bill clarifies that intentionally depicting a minor in such content constitutes a violation.

This resolution recognizes and honors Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, on its 113th anniversary. It celebrates the sorority's founding by 22 women at Howard University and commends its legacy of service through its Five-Point Program Thrust. The bill further acknowledges the organization's vast global impact and commitment to democratic participation and humanitarian efforts.

This bill, the United States International Development Corporation Chief Development Officer Act, strengthens the development mandate of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). It establishes a new Chief Development Officer role, appointed by the CEO, to focus specifically on international development policy and impact. This officer will coordinate development efforts across the DFC and with other federal agencies to ensure investments advance U.S. development interests.

This bill establishes a new federal tax credit for businesses installing qualified combined heat and power (CHP) system property. The base credit is 10% of the cost, with potential bonus increases for meeting domestic content or "energy community" requirements. Qualified CHP property must meet specific efficiency and performance standards, with capacity limits in place to ensure the credit targets smaller to mid-sized systems.

This bill, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025, significantly expands air quality monitoring to protect public health, especially in affected communities. It mandates new fenceline and ambient air monitoring for hazardous air pollutants at industrial facilities, requiring real-time data submission and public access. The Act also strengthens the national air quality monitoring network and deploys thousands of low-cost community air quality systems. Finally, it requires updated reporting rules for industrial hazardous air pollutant and PFAS emissions.

This bill officially recognizes Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) individuals as a distinct racial and ethnic minority group within federal health law. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study on the unique health disparities affecting the MENA population. The legislation aims to ensure MENA individuals are included in federal health policies and resource allocation, addressing historical exclusion.

This bill aims to secure critical mineral and energy supply chains by establishing international partnerships and diplomatic frameworks to reduce reliance on strategic competitors. It authorizes new programs for joint investment with allies and creates dedicated offices within the State and Energy Departments to coordinate these efforts. Furthermore, the legislation establishes fellowship programs to build a skilled American workforce in the international mining sector.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the Secretary of Defense should review current law regarding the enlistment of non-citizens in the Armed Forces. Specifically, it calls for a review concerning the eligibility of aliens holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to serve.

The Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act modifies federal Charter School Program grants to strengthen state oversight and support for high-quality charter schools. It prioritizes funding for educator-led groups planning to open new schools by offering pre-charter planning subgrants. The bill also refines how states allocate grant funds, ensuring the majority supports the opening and expansion of charter schools.

This bill establishes special, expedited procedures for the House to consider and pass a specific consolidated appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 7006). It significantly limits debate time and restricts amendments to only those pre-approved and printed by the Rules Committee. The process is designed to quickly move the major spending bill to a final vote.

The Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 aims to modernize the bankruptcy system by significantly increasing compensation for Chapter 7 trustees, which has been stagnant since 1994. The bill also adjusts bankruptcy fee structures to ensure adequate funding for the United States Trustee System. Finally, it extends the terms of certain temporary bankruptcy judge positions from five to ten years.

The Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025 prohibits accrediting agencies from imposing political litmus tests on institutions of higher education. This legislation ensures that accreditation decisions are based on academic quality and financial stability, not on an institution's ideological or political viewpoints. Furthermore, it protects the ability of religious institutions to maintain standards consistent with their faith-based missions.

The DEFIANCE Act of 2025 addresses the severe harm caused by non-consensual, sexually intimate digital forgeries (deepfakes). This bill establishes a federal civil cause of action allowing victims to sue those who knowingly create, possess with intent to disclose, or disclose these intimate digital forgeries. Successful plaintiffs can recover significant statutory damages, actual damages, and injunctive relief.

This resolution officially designates January 13th as Korean American Day. It expresses support for the day's ideals and encourages Americans to observe it. The resolution also honors the 123rd anniversary of the first Korean immigrants arriving in the United States.

This bill, the Hemp Planting Predictability Act, seeks to amend the Agriculture Appropriations Act of 2026. Specifically, it delays the implementation of recent amendments affecting hemp production under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. The delay for these changes is extended from one year to three years.

The Unsubscribe Act of 2025 establishes strict federal rules to protect consumers from deceptive "negative option" marketing, where silence is treated as consent to be charged. This law mandates clear disclosure, requires express informed consent for initial charges and automatic renewals, and demands easy, accessible cancellation methods for all contracts. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is empowered to enforce these new standards against merchants nationwide.