Legislation

The Pecos Watershed Protection Act withdraws federal land in the Pecos Watershed area of New Mexico from mineral development and other public land laws. It also designates approximately 11,599 acres of Forest Service land as the Thompson Peak Wilderness Area, preserving it as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System while allowing for continued state jurisdiction over fish and wildlife management and existing livestock grazing.

The Healthy Affordable Housing Act establishes a grant and loan program through HUD to develop and preserve affordable housing in areas with shortages, prioritizing projects near healthcare, grocery stores, childcare, pharmacies, or public transportation. It requires HUD to survey residents to assess the perceived benefits of nearby amenities and report the findings to Congress. The bill allocates \$100 million annually from 2025 to 2029 to fund the program.

The "Ensuring Safer Schools Act of 2025" aims to enhance school safety by prioritizing the hiring and training of veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers through COPS grants. It mandates annual mental health screenings and training for these officers, emphasizing community engagement through regular interactions with students. The Act also directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect interested veterans with local law enforcement agencies for school-based partnerships.

The Aid Accountability Act of 2025 amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish penalties for federal employees and recipients of federal funds who violate aid allocation requirements. Federal employees who knowingly violate the requirements will be terminated, barred from future federal employment, and held financially liable. Grantees and contractors who violate the requirements will be barred from receiving future federal funds. The Secretary of State will make the final determination on violations and report to Congress.

The "Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act" aims to improve school safety and student outcomes by eliminating federal funding for law enforcement officers in schools and instead investing in mental health services, trauma-informed support, and positive behavioral interventions. This bill prioritizes support for marginalized students and seeks to create more welcoming and inclusive school environments through community engagement and evidence-based practices. The Act establishes a grant program to help local educational agencies transition away from relying on police in schools and towards comprehensive support systems. It also requires transparency and accountability through public reporting on the use of funds and student discipline data.

The Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act mandates several reports to Congress on Houthi actions in Yemen, including indoctrination efforts, obstruction of humanitarian aid, and human rights abuses. It also requires the Secretary of State to determine if Houthi members meet the criteria for sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act and the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act for human rights violations and hostage-taking. This act aims to assess and address the impact of Houthi actions on regional stability, humanitarian aid delivery, and human rights in Yemen. The act will terminate 5 years after it is enacted.

The DART Act of 2025 aims to reduce crime and recidivism by expanding the use of diversion and rehabilitation programs at the state and local levels through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. This act broadens the scope of the grant program to include pre-arrest diversion, specialty courts, and post-release rehabilitation programs. It also establishes a National Diversion and Rehabilitation Clearinghouse to share evidence-based practices and provide technical assistance to state and local governments, and non-profits. The act prioritizes programs that address the root causes of crime, promote trauma-informed practices, and incorporate mental health services, peer support, and restorative justice.

The Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 aims to improve data collection on discriminatory school discipline practices, reduce instructional time lost due to excessive disciplinary removals, and prevent the criminalization of students, particularly girls of color. It authorizes grants for local educational agencies to implement alternatives to exclusionary discipline and establishes a joint task force to address the pushout of girls of color from schools. The bill prohibits the use of funds for school-based law enforcement and surveillance equipment, and promotes trauma-informed and culturally sustaining practices. It also allocates funding for data collection, grant programs, and the joint task force.

This bill authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony on April 29, 2025, to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded to the "Six Triple Eight" under the 2021 Act. The Architect of the Capitol will oversee physical preparations for the ceremony.

The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 aims to settle water rights claims for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe in Arizona by ratifying a settlement agreement, allocating water resources, and establishing trust funds for water projects and related initiatives. This act allocates specific amounts of Arizona Colorado River Water to the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe, governing its use, storage, and transportation, while also authorizing the construction of the iin b paa tuwaqatsi pipeline to deliver potable water to tribal communities. The act also establishes trust funds for each tribe to support water projects, operation and maintenance, agricultural conservation, and renewable energy development, and includes provisions for waivers, releases, and retention of claims related to water rights. Finally, the act ratifies a treaty between the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, creating the San Juan Southern Paiute Reservation.

The "Test Strip Access Act of 2025" aims to combat the opioid crisis by expanding resources for states and tribal communities. This bill amends existing legislation to allow grant funding to be used for the purchase of fentanyl and xylazine test strips. By increasing access to these test strips, the Act seeks to help prevent accidental overdoses and reduce harm associated with drug use.

This bill recognizes the historical significance of the Pearl incident, an attempted escape of 77 enslaved people in 1848 aided by abolitionists. It acknowledges the legal consequences and the riot that followed the recapture of the escapees. The bill also emphasizes the event's impact on the abolitionist movement, including its influence on "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and honors the legacy of those involved in the fight against slavery.

This bill designates April 17, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day" to honor the almost 2,000,000 Cambodian people murdered by the Khmer Rouge regime. It expresses support for the Cambodian people's pursuit of democracy and encourages reflection on the genocide's history, requesting the President to issue a proclamation for its observance.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and opposition to the Biden administration's policies that restrict this right. It supports efforts to reverse these policies and protect gun owners' rights. The resolution also commends President Trump's commitment to defending the Second Amendment.

This bill amends House Resolutions 211 and 313 to ensure that all days within the first session of Congress are counted as calendar days when considering resolutions to terminate the national emergencies declared on February 1, 2025, and April 2, 2025. These changes are applied retroactively to the original adoption dates of both resolutions.

This bill supports the designation of "National Home Visiting Week" to recognize the importance of home visiting programs. These programs support parents, promote healthy child development, and strengthen families by providing services in all 50 states, D.C., territories and Indigenous communities. The bill acknowledges the significant impact of home visits on families and children nationwide.

Recognizes the crucial role of linemen in maintaining the nation's energy infrastructure and public safety. It also supports designating April 18, 2025, as National Lineman Appreciation Day to honor their contributions and dangerous work.

The First Time Homeowner Savings Plan Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the penalty-free first-time homebuyer distribution from $10,000 to $25,000. After 2026, this amount will be adjusted for inflation. These changes are effective for distributions made after December 31, 2025.

The DELETE Act requires data brokers to register with the FTC and establish a centralized system for individuals to request data deletion from all registered brokers. Data brokers must delete personal information within 31 days of a request, with certain exceptions, and report deletion metrics to the FTC annually. The FTC will enforce these requirements and conduct studies on the Act's implementation, while also charging data brokers a fee to maintain the centralized database. This act does not preempt state laws that offer greater protection to consumers.

The "Fair Debt Collection Improvement Act" amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit debt collectors from collecting or attempting to collect time-barred debts, meaning debts for which the statute of limitations has expired.