Legislation

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop guidelines to improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program for individuals currently in custody. Specifically, it mandates assistance for incarcerated individuals to pre-apply or prepare applications for TWIC cards before release. The goal is to reduce barriers to employment for returning citizens by streamlining the credentialing process.

This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrates the deep, historical relationship between the U.S. and Cabo Verde. It specifically commends the significant contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to both nations. The bill affirms U.S. support for Cabo Verde's democracy, good governance, and its important role in global security.

This Act prohibits the use of any United States embassy, consulate, or diplomatic residence for the purpose of fundraising for any foreign political party or candidate. The legislation clarifies that while diplomatic engagement with foreign political entities is a core function, using U.S. government property to provide a financial or electoral boost to a foreign political campaign is strictly forbidden. The Secretary of State is required to update regulations within 90 days to enforce this prohibition.

The National Biotechnology Safety Act establishes a new research program, managed by the NSF, to study the potential risks associated with biotechnology products. It also mandates a two-phase study by the National Academies to compare the safety of biotech tools against traditional methods. The overall goal is to provide the necessary scientific foundation for effective federal regulation and oversight of these rapidly developing technologies.

The Tipped Worker Protection Act aims to eliminate the lower minimum wage for tipped employees by phasing out the tip credit system, ensuring all workers eventually receive the standard federal minimum wage. The bill also establishes strict new rules regarding tip pooling, mandates employee voting to create or change pooling systems, and prohibits employers from keeping any portion of employee tips. Furthermore, it clarifies what constitutes a tip, including certain mandatory service charges, and updates penalties for illegal tip retention.

The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act of 2025 aims to strengthen support for small businesses in rural areas by increasing the maximum microloan amount to $\$75,000$ and allowing loan funds to cover building and construction costs. This legislation also extends the program's authorization through 2030. A key change requires microloan organizations to now match 100 percent of federal funds received.

The ARMOR Act aims to streamline defense trade and cooperation among the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada by expanding expedited export license reviews for defense items and services shared between these nations. It also directs the President to work with the UK and Australia to harmonize policies regarding extraterritoriality to reduce maintenance and repair delays. Furthermore, the bill establishes new annual reporting requirements for the President to track the implementation and usage of these expedited review processes over the next 15 years. Finally, it mandates regular reviews to narrow the list of defense technologies that still require special licensing.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating September as "Founding Fathers' Month" to honor the leaders who established American democracy. It encourages schools and public groups nationwide to host educational events highlighting the Founders' sacrifices and contributions. The bill aims to combat declining civic knowledge by focusing attention on founding principles at the start of the school year.

This joint resolution terminates the President's declared crime emergency in the District of Columbia from August 2025. Congress asserts that the emergency is unwarranted given declining crime rates and argues against diverting local Metropolitan Police Department resources for federal tasks. The resolution effectively ends the special conditions established by the Executive Order.

The Child Care for Working Families Act establishes comprehensive federal programs to guarantee access to high-quality, affordable child care for young children of working families. It mandates significant investments to stabilize the child care workforce by requiring higher provider pay and sets strict caps on costs for parents based on income. Additionally, the bill creates a framework for universal, free preschool for three- and four-year-olds and extends service hours and raises compensation for Head Start staff.

This bill aims to streamline the process for approving commercial sales of U.S. defense items abroad by establishing priority lists for key national security partners. It mandates specific, faster decision timelines for export applications, setting a 45-day review for priority countries and a 60-day review for all others. Furthermore, the legislation requires the Secretary of State to report semi-annually to Congress on any applications that miss these new deadlines.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning revisions to Florida's air quality plan for stationary pollution sources. By rejecting this rule, Congress prevents the EPA's specific changes—which involved removing provisions of the Clean Air Interstate Rule—from taking effect. Essentially, this action nullifies the EPA's attempted regulatory update for Florida's air pollution standards.

The Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of State to annually report on the links between Haitian criminal gangs and the nation's political and economic elites. Based on these findings, the President must impose sanctions, including asset freezes and visa bans, on identified foreign individuals. The law is designed to expose and penalize collusion that threatens U.S. interests and the Haitian people, with provisions set to expire after five years.

This concurrent resolution formally denounces the horrors of socialism, citing historical examples where the ideology led to totalitarian regimes and mass atrocities. The measure argues that socialist principles fundamentally conflict with the founding values of the United States, such as individual liberty and property rights. Ultimately, Congress uses this resolution to state its strong opposition to implementing socialist policies domestically.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the licensure of design professionals, such as architects and engineers, is vital for protecting public health, safety, and welfare. It urges states to maintain strong licensing standards for these professions, recognizing their critical role in infrastructure and community well-being. Congress supports the current state-level authority over professional licensing in these essential fields.

This bill establishes a temporary Select Subcommittee within the House Judiciary Committee to investigate remaining questions surrounding the events of January 6, 2021. The subcommittee will have the authority to issue subpoenas and compel testimony to gather evidence for its investigation. It must submit a final report by December 31, 2026, after which the subcommittee will automatically dissolve.

This resolution affirms strong Congressional support for the independence of the Federal Reserve System, its Chairman, and the Board of Governors. It emphasizes that the Fed must be free from political pressure to effectively manage monetary policy and maintain financial stability. The bill specifically warns against any executive interference that could undermine the Fed's integrity or global trust in the U.S. financial system.

This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House to swiftly consider the fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill (H.R. 4553) under strict debate limitations. It also sets up a fast-track process for the House to vote on three joint resolutions disapproving specific Bureau of Land Management resource management plans. Finally, the measure addresses the adoption or setting aside of several other unrelated House resolutions.

The DC CRIMES Act significantly revises the handling of youth offenders by lowering the age eligibility for youth offender status to 18 and under. It also mandates the creation of a public website managed by the Attorney General to display detailed, monthly statistics on juvenile crime and legal outcomes. Finally, the Act prohibits the D.C. Council from enacting changes to existing mandatory minimum sentences or current criminal sentencing guidelines.

The Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 formally condemns the People's Republic of China's repression and cultural erasure of Uyghurs and other minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It directs the U.S. government to prioritize protecting Uyghur identity, demanding immediate access to detention facilities, and coordinating international pressure to secure the release of political prisoners. Furthermore, the Act mandates strengthening State Department efforts, including Uyghur language training and public diplomacy funding, to counter transnational harassment and raise global awareness of these human rights abuses.