Legislation

This resolution congratulates the University of Washington men's soccer team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division I National Championship. It recognizes their historic victory over North Carolina State and commends the team's resilience throughout the tournament. The resolution also honors the players, coaches, and staff for their contributions to this first-ever national title for the program.

This resolution officially recognizes the third commemoration of the tragic anti-LGBTQ+ attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs on November 19-20, 2022. It honors the five lives lost and the many injured in the shooting that targeted the LGBTQ+ community's safe space. The resolution expresses solidarity with the survivors and community while acknowledging ongoing efforts for remembrance and support.

This resolution formally commends Centenary College of Louisiana as it celebrates its bicentennial anniversary. It recognizes the college as the oldest institution of higher learning in Louisiana and honors its significant history and ongoing contributions to education and the Northwest Louisiana community.

This Senate resolution strongly condemns the recent rise in ideologically motivated attacks targeting Jewish individuals and institutions across the United States, including specific violent incidents in Colorado and Washington, D.C. It reaffirms the Senate's commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. The resolution calls for thorough investigation of these acts and urges leaders to speak out against all forms of religious and political intimidation.

This bill primarily establishes the National Commission on the Future of the Army to study and recommend changes to the Army's structure, force mixture, and aircraft allocation. Additionally, the legislation includes a provision to elect a specific member to the House Committee on Ethics.

This bill officially designates January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers nationwide. It also establishes National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15th) to commemorate officers who have died in the line of duty. The legislation encourages the President to issue annual proclamations recognizing these days and calls for flags to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day.

This proposed constitutional amendment mandates that the Federal Government maintain a balanced budget by limiting annual spending to the average of the previous three years' revenues, adjusted for population and inflation. It requires a two-thirds supermajority vote in Congress to pass any new or increased taxes. Exceptions to the spending limit exist for national emergencies or by a two-thirds vote of Congress.

This resolution expresses strong opposition to elective declawing (onychectomy) of cats, deeming the procedure inhumane due to the lifelong pain and adverse behavioral effects it causes. It defines declawing broadly to include any procedure that disables a cat's claws and affirms that it should only be performed when medically necessary for the cat's health. The bill urges states to prohibit the practice on animal welfare and public health grounds, noting that humane alternatives exist.

This resolution expresses the deep sorrow of the House of Representatives following the passing of Representative Doug LaMalfa of California. The House formally transmits this expression of condolence to the Senate and the family of the deceased. As a final mark of respect, the House adjourns its proceedings.

This resolution establishes the rules for the House of Representatives to consider three separate bills concerning showerhead definitions, manufactured housing efficiency standards, and fiscal year 2026 appropriations. It sets strict limits on debate and waives procedural objections for each measure to expedite their consideration. The resolution also outlines specific voting procedures for the consolidated appropriations bill.

This bill supports designating the second Saturday of January as "National Desert Day" and establishes the Desert Conservation and Restoration Act. The Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to designate and manage conservation areas in major U.S. deserts with specific restoration and protection plans. It also authorizes significant funding over ten years to support these critical desert ecosystem efforts.

This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet's first flight and its subsequent decades of service to the U.S. Navy and its allies. It officially recognizes the Super Hornet as the United States' fighter jet, honoring its contribution to national security and the dedication of the personnel who operate and maintain it. The resolution also directs that a copy be sent to the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis.

This resolution sets the expedited process for the House to consider H.R. 6039, a bill advancing commonsense priorities. It streamlines consideration by waiving procedural objections and establishing specific conditions for adopting a substitute amendment offered by the minority. Following a limited debate and one motion to recommit, the House will immediately vote on the amended bill.

This resolution formally congratulates the Oklahoma State University men's cross country team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division I National Championship. It recognizes the team's outstanding season, which also included victories at the Big 12 and NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. The bill honors the dedication of the athletes and Head Coach Dave Smith for bringing excitement to the university and its fans.

The BARCODE Efficiency Act mandates the use of scannable barcodes on printed federal tax returns and requires the IRS to implement scanning and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology for all paper returns and correspondence. This legislation aims to convert paper documents into electronic records to enhance efficiency in revenue collection and disbursement. Exceptions are allowed only if the technology proves slower or less reliable than current manual processes.

The SHINE Act of 2026 establishes a voluntary federal program to help local governments streamline and simplify permitting for residential clean energy systems like solar panels and EV chargers. The program, managed by the Secretary of Energy, will develop an exemplary online platform and standardized inspection protocols to speed up installations. It also authorizes funding and incentives to encourage local government adoption of these simplified processes.

This act, officially titled the "No FED in West Texas Act," prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from implementing or enforcing the specific Land Protection Plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. Essentially, it blocks the finalization and administration of that particular refuge management plan.

This resolution establishes expedited procedures for the immediate consideration and final vote on H.R. 1834, a bill intended to advance policy priorities and break legislative gridlock. It waives standard procedural objections and sets strict limits on debate time. The bill will automatically incorporate a specific substitute amendment if submitted by the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the United States should commit to reducing the annual federal budget deficit to 3% of GDP or less. It calls for Congress and the President to adopt fiscal policies aimed at achieving this bipartisan target by the end of fiscal year 2030. The bill also mandates recommendations for enforcement mechanisms and requires budget analyses to show how legislation impacts progress toward this goal.

The IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act encourages local school districts to inform parents about gun safety devices and establishes a federal income tax credit for purchasing them. The bill also mandates new state and local school safety activities, including de-escalation training and establishing safety specialists. Furthermore, it requires expanding the social media presence of SchoolSafety.gov to disseminate safety information.