Legislation

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against designated terrorist organizations and drug trafficking groups that have not received specific authorization from Congress. It asserts that recent military strikes against vessels do not constitute a sufficient basis for ongoing military action without a formal declaration of war. The bill mandates that the use of force against these targets must cease unless explicitly approved by Congress, while preserving the right to self-defense.

The No Bail Post-Jail Act allows judges to deny pretrial release for individuals currently charged with a felony if they have a prior felony conviction for a crime of violence that resulted in at least 30 days of actual prison time. This measure focuses on preventing the release of repeat offenders with a history of violent crime while they await trial on new felony charges.

The Framework for Responding to Enforced Exile and Detentions through Oversight and Mobilizing Diplomatic Support Act, or the FREEDOM for Gao Zhisheng and All Political Prisoners Act, mandates the U.S. government to use all diplomatic tools to secure the release of political prisoners globally, with a specific focus on human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng. The bill directs the State Department to create a comprehensive diplomatic strategy for political prisoner advocacy and expands the existing China-focused registry into a worldwide Global Political Prisoner Registry. Furthermore, it ensures Congress is supported with specific briefing materials when engaging with Chinese officials regarding unjust detentions.

The Fairness and Accountability of Appeals Act of 2025 ensures that individuals who successfully appeal or win arbitration regarding disaster assistance decisions will have their associated attorney fees reimbursed by the Administrator. This provision aims to reduce the financial burden on successful appellants seeking fair disaster aid rulings.

The CABLE Expansion Act establishes strict, mandatory deadlines for local franchising authorities to approve or deny requests from cable companies for placing or modifying necessary equipment. While local authorities retain control over the physical placement of these "covered facilities," they cannot issue denials that effectively block the provision of promised cable services. If a local authority fails to act within the specified 90 or 150-day timeframe, the request is automatically deemed approved.

This bill, the Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025, posthumously awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the pioneering civil rights attorney and federal judge, Constance Baker Motley. The legislation recognizes her historic achievements, including her role in *Brown v. Board of Education* and her service as the first African-American woman appointed as a federal judge. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike the medal, and provisions are made for selling bronze duplicates to cover production costs.

The App Store Freedom Act aims to foster competition by prohibiting large operating system owners from imposing anti-competitive restrictions on their app stores. This bill mandates open access for developers to system features and prevents platform owners from forcing the use of their own payment systems. Enforcement will be handled by the FTC, with provisions for state action and significant civil penalties for non-compliance.

This resolution recognizes the severe psychological impact of aggressive immigration enforcement on individuals, families, and communities across the nation. It condemns specific enforcement tactics that violate constitutional rights and highlights the disproportionate harm caused by detention and deportation policies. The bill directs federal agencies to collect data on mental health impacts and support nonprofit organizations providing essential services to affected immigrant populations.

This resolution formally recognizes the historical significance of the yellow flag with three red stripes as the former flag of the Republic of Vietnam. Congress acknowledges this flag as a powerful symbol of freedom and democracy for the Vietnamese-American community. The bill affirms the flag's importance to those who fled communism and their enduring commitment to democratic values.

This resolution supports designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month" to highlight ongoing threats to fair elections, such as gerrymandering and restrictive voting laws. It urges Congress to pass key legislation like the Freedom to Vote Act and the Democracy Restoration Act. The bill also encourages educational programs about voting history and registration efforts nationwide. Ultimately, it calls for federal action to protect and expand access to the ballot box for all citizens.

The Drug Shortage Compounding Patient Access Act of 2025 aims to improve patient access to necessary medications during drug shortages. It allows pharmacists and physicians to compound urgent batches of drugs without an individual prescription if the drug is on the shortage list and commercial alternatives are unavailable. Furthermore, the bill enhances drug shortage mitigation by requiring manufacturers to report sudden surges in demand to the FDA, alongside existing reporting for manufacturing interruptions. Finally, it clarifies compounding regulations and adds specific labeling requirements for patient-specific compounded drugs.

The Judicial Accountability for Irresponsible Leniency (JAIL) Act creates a new civil cause of action allowing victims to sue judges or government agencies for damages when a repeat offender, charged with a crime of violence, commits further harm after being released pending trial. This law specifically strips judges of their usual immunity defense in these cases. The provision targets release decisions involving defendants with prior convictions for violent crimes.

The Service Starts At Home Act establishes federal grants to support paid local government internships for students and creates a new scholarship program rewarding high school and college students for significant community volunteer hours. Additionally, the bill mandates a program to recognize educational institutions for their achievements in community service. These initiatives aim to foster civic engagement and provide practical experience in public service.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" and "World Hydrocephalus Day." It recognizes the significant impact of hydrocephalus, a condition affecting millions, and the ongoing need for better treatment and research. The bill formally backs efforts to raise public awareness and advance scientific understanding of this serious brain condition.

The No More Missing Children Act establishes the Unaccompanied Alien Child Anti-Trafficking Program to safeguard unaccompanied minors released from government custody. This program mandates rigorous vetting of sponsors, continuous GPS monitoring, mandatory DNA collection, and frequent unannounced home inspections. The goal is to prevent trafficking, disappearance, or loss of these children by ensuring their placement is safe and continuously monitored.

The Randy Susen Visitation Rights Act of 2025 guarantees skilled nursing facility residents the right to designate at least one individual who must be permitted unrestricted visitation access. This designated visitor cannot be restricted by the facility unless the resident explicitly withdraws consent. The Act amends both Medicare and Medicaid rules to ensure this fundamental right to chosen visitation.

The FAIR Act establishes new procurement standards for the U.S. government when purchasing advanced Large Language Models (LLMs). This legislation mandates that any federally acquired LLM must prioritize accuracy, truthfulness, and neutrality in its outputs. Furthermore, the bill prohibits developers from embedding undisclosed political or ideological biases into these models used by federal agencies.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' formal support for designating September 2025 as "Peace Month." It recognizes the United Nations' International Day of Peace on September 21st and encourages ongoing efforts to promote global peace and human rights. Furthermore, the resolution calls upon Congress to actively champion peace initiatives both domestically and internationally.

The RAPID Act aims to streamline the deployment of small wireless facilities by exempting them from certain major environmental and historic preservation reviews under federal law. It also establishes a presumption that an Indian Tribe has disclaimed interest in a project if they fail to respond to specific FCC forms within 45 days. This legislation seeks to reduce permitting delays for infrastructure deployment, particularly for small cell sites.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that all future U.S. trade agreements must require partner nations to provide reasonable access and collaboration for the search and recovery of missing U.S. service members. It directs that cooperation on accounting for Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) be a mandatory component of international trade partnerships. The goal is to streamline and accelerate efforts to bring closure for families of personnel missing from past conflicts.