Legislation

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' belief that a sermon given at the National Prayer Service on January 21, 2025, was an act of political activism. The bill condemns the message delivered by the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde during the service.

The "Federal Grant Accountability Act" limits indirect costs for federal research awards to higher education institutions, aligning them with the average indirect costs of private research awards. It directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to determine the private research award rate annually, using existing federal guidelines. Additionally, the Act mandates a study by the Comptroller General to assess and compare indirect cost rates, including those funding administrative staff focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and requires a report to Congress with recommendations for improvement.

The "SAVE Girls Act" aims to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women by authorizing the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, tribes, local governments, and nonprofits. These grants will primarily focus on preventing the smuggling of individuals aged 12-24 across U.S. borders and supporting those at risk of trafficking. The act allocates $50 million for these grants.

This bill recognizes January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" to celebrate the heritage, culture, and significant contributions of Muslim Americans to the United States. It acknowledges their diverse backgrounds, contributions across various sectors, and service in the Armed Forces. The bill supports raising public awareness and encourages the observance of the month with celebratory events.

The "FLY Act" directs the FAA and TSA to establish a system expediting gate pass and flight access procedures, allowing caregivers of minors and those assisting passengers to accompany them to their flights. Qualifying individuals, up to two, will receive gate passes indicating TSA Pre-Check status.

This proposed constitutional amendment would grant the President the authority to selectively reduce spending within bills passed by Congress. The President must notify Congress of any spending reductions within 10 days. Congress can override the President's reductions and restore the original spending level with a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate.

This resolution designates February 3-7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week" to recognize the vital role school counselors play in students' academic, social, and emotional development. It aims to raise awareness of the challenges students face and the importance of adequately supporting school counseling programs. The resolution encourages Americans to participate in events that highlight the importance of school counselors in helping students succeed.

The "Protecting America From Spies Act" expands the reasons for denying entry into the United States, including involvement in espionage, sabotage, illegal export of goods/technology, unlawful activities, or attempts to overthrow the U.S. government. It also makes the spouse or child of someone inadmissible due to the above activities inadmissible themselves, if those activities occurred within the past 5 years. The bill also amends Section 212(d)(3)(A) to update the specific inadmissibility reasons that cannot be waived.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. troops from hostilities in Syria within 30 days unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes military action. It emphasizes Congress's authority to declare war and asserts that existing authorizations for military force do not apply to the current situation in Syria. The resolution references numerous instances of conflict involving U.S. forces in Syria, highlighting the ongoing nature of these hostilities. This resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force.

The "Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025" seeks to update Medicare's chiropractic coverage to reflect modern practices. It broadens coverage to include all services that Doctors of Chiropractic are licensed to perform in their state, not just manual spinal manipulation. Payment for expanded services requires doctors to attend a documentation webinar. This aims to align Medicare with other healthcare systems and improve beneficiary access to chiropractic care.

The "No Budget, No Pay Act" mandates that if Congress fails to agree on a budget resolution by April 15th, their salaries will be held in escrow. These salaries will be released only when a budget resolution is agreed upon or at the end of the Congressional term. This act applies to fiscal year 2026 and each year after, aiming to incentivize timely budget agreements.

The "Restoring Energy Market Freedom Act" repeals several energy-related tax credits, including those for renewable electricity production, carbon oxide sequestration, clean hydrogen production, and energy efficient homes. It also makes necessary updates to other parts of the tax code to reflect these changes, ensuring consistent application of the remaining tax laws. These changes would be effective for taxable years starting after December 31, 2024.

The Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2025 amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to require agencies to publish advance notice of proposed rulemaking for major rules, providing the public with an opportunity to comment on potential regulations before they are formally proposed. This advance notice must include details about the problem the agency aims to address, regulatory alternatives under consideration, and the legal basis for the proposed rule. Exceptions are provided for situations where advance notice is unnecessary, not in the public interest, or impractical due to deadlines, as determined by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). OIRA's decisions on these exceptions are not subject to judicial review, nor are differences between the initial statement and the proposed rule.

The "Protecting Arizona from Federal Land Grabs Act" limits the President's authority to establish or expand national monuments in Arizona. This bill puts restrictions on the executive branch's ability to designate federal lands in Arizona as national monuments. These limitations mirror existing regulations in Wyoming, aiming to give the state more control over land use decisions.

This resolution authorizes the Special Committee on Aging to spend money from the Senate's contingent fund, hire staff, and utilize personnel from other government departments or agencies from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It sets specific expense limits for the committee during different periods and outlines which expenses can be paid without vouchers. The resolution also authorizes payments from the Senate's Inquiries and Investigations expense account for agency contributions related to committee employee compensation during the specified time frames.

The FinCEN Oversight and Accountability Act of 2025 increases congressional oversight of FinCEN, mandates transparency of FinCEN's controlling documents, requires the FinCEN director to testify before Congress every 10 years, and requires FinCEN to hold a yearly small business working group.

The "BROADBAND Leadership Act" aims to accelerate broadband deployment by removing state and local barriers that hinder the provision and improvement of telecommunications services. It establishes strict time limits for local governments to approve or deny requests for telecommunications facilities, prohibits discriminatory practices, and allows legal recourse for those harmed by non-compliant regulations. The bill also clarifies the authority of state and local governments to manage public rights-of-way and charge reasonable fees, while preserving their rights to regulate in a competitively neutral and non-discriminatory manner. Finally, the FCC is empowered to override conflicting state or local laws.

The "Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act" increases penalties for obstructing immigration, border, and customs enforcement. It establishes penalties for sharing information about law enforcement activities with the intent to further a federal crime, damaging border control devices, or attempting to bypass them. The act also increases penalties for using a firearm during an alien smuggling crime and extends the statute of limitations for related offenses.

The Landlord Accountability Act of 2025 aims to prevent housing discrimination based on income source, penalize landlords for intentionally making units unfit for federal housing programs or keeping units vacant, and improve the complaint resolution process for tenants in multifamily housing. It also provides a tax credit for landlords who maintain housing for voucher users and requires public display of tenant rights and complaint line information. Additionally, the act establishes grants for tenant harassment prevention programs and defines key terms related to multifamily housing and rental assistance.

The Small Business Child Care Investment Act amends the Small Business Act to include nonprofit child care providers in certain loan programs, defining eligibility criteria and ensuring access to financial support through guaranteed loans in cooperation with financial institutions. It also requires an annual report to Congress on the number and amount of loans made to these providers.