Legislation

The "BRIDGE to Congress Resolution" amends House rules to eliminate the requirement that remote witness appearances at committee proceedings are only allowed at the discretion of the committee chair, allowing for more flexible participation.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office." Any reference to this facility will now refer to it as the Chief Zeb Smith Post Office.

The Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution aims to change House rules to prevent the House from taking recess in August if all regular appropriation bills have not been approved by July 31st. This would apply to annual funding bills managed by a House Appropriations Committee subcommittee.

This bill expresses support for Career and Technical Education Month, recognizing the vital role of CTE in preparing a skilled workforce for high-demand fields and contributing to economic growth. It highlights CTE's positive impact on student achievement, employability, and college readiness. The bill encourages educators, counselors, and parents to promote CTE as a valuable educational pathway.

The "Write the Laws Act" aims to reinforce the separation of powers by preventing Congress from delegating its legislative authority to other entities, including executive agencies. It defines what constitutes an unlawful delegation of legislative power and mandates that all regulations impacting individuals must be explicitly authorized by an Act of Congress. The Act allows individuals harmed by non-compliant actions to sue the government and requires the Comptroller General to identify existing statutes with prohibited delegations. Any directive not adhering to these requirements will have no legal force.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning energy declared by the President in January 2025. The resolution nullifies Executive Order 14156, effectively ending the emergency powers invoked under the National Emergencies Act.

This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to regulate artificial or prerecorded voice systems generated through artificial intelligence. It includes AI-generated voices in the existing regulations for telephone solicitations, ensuring these systems adhere to the same standards as traditional prerecorded voices.

This resolution authorizes the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to spend funds, hire staff, and utilize personnel from other agencies for its operations from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It sets limits on the committee's expenses, including specific allocations for consultants and staff training, and outlines the permissible use of funds from the Senate's contingent fund. The resolution grants the committee broad authority to investigate government operations, potential fraud, criminal activities, and the efficiency of various governmental functions, including national security and energy management. It also empowers the committee to compel testimony and document production through subpoenas and continue existing legal processes.

The TBI and PTSD Treatment Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder. This therapy must be administered through healthcare providers already approved by the VA. The Act also updates the U.S. Code to formally include hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a treatment option for these conditions.

The "Saving the Civil Service Act" limits the ability of federal agencies to move positions out of the competitive service, ensuring that civil service positions are filled based on merit and qualifications. It restricts the transfer of positions between different types of service, requires employee consent for certain transfers, and mandates reporting to Congress on any changes made. The goal is to prevent political influence over career civil servants and maintain a nonpartisan, professional civil service.

The Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance by January 1, 2027, clarifying Medicare payments for remote monitoring devices utilizing artificial intelligence. This includes devices like continuous glucose monitors that transmit data to healthcare providers for patient care. The guidance aims to address how Medicare will handle payments for these innovative technologies.

The Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act incentivizes companies to move operations from China to Latin America and the Caribbean by providing financial assistance, duty-free treatment, and tax benefits. To qualify, companies must commit to creating jobs, avoiding control by foreign adversaries, and relocating assets. The Act also directs the U.S. Trade Representative to prioritize trade agreement negotiations with countries that reduce illegal migration and economic dependence on China, and allows the sale of nuclear reactors to certain countries or corporations. Finally, the act establishes a trust fund using tariffs collected on goods from China to offset revenue losses resulting from assistance provided under this Act.

The "Red Light Act" withholds federal highway funds from states that provide driver's licenses or identification cards to undocumented immigrants. Funds will be withheld each year and redistributed to states in compliance if the non-compliant state does not repeal the law. If a state repeals and then re-enacts the law, funds will be withheld again. "Identification card" is defined as a personal identification card issued by a state.

This bill seeks to expunge the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald J. Trump, effectively removing it from the historical record. It argues the impeachment was conducted without proper due process, lacked critical context, and did not prove Trump committed impeachable offenses or engaged in insurrection. The bill asserts that the impeachment should be expunged to ensure Trump is not barred from holding future office.

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act transfers specific federal lands and easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, to be held in trust by the United States for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These lands will be used for cultural preservation, memorials, education, and limited recreational purposes, with specific conditions and use rights outlined for both the Tribe and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The Act also prohibits gaming activities on these trust lands.

The KAMALA Act prohibits housing and community development grants from being used to assist individuals who are not U.S. nationals or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. It also prevents the Secretary from providing grants to any state, local government, or Indian tribe that administers housing or community development programs offering assistance to individuals who are not U.S. nationals or lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

The Pony Up Act mandates the USPS to compensate citizens for late fees on bills when delays are attributable to the Postal Service, not external factors. It also requires the USPS to provide an annual report to Congress on mail delivery delays, including data on presorted mail and potential prioritization of certain mail types. Additionally, the Postal Service Inspector General must audit and report on whether the USPS prioritizes mail delivery under agreements over other mail of the same class.

The Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act requires the TVA to disclose the names, salaries, and duties of its executives, board members, and management-level employees earning at or above the GS15 pay grade level in its annual report. This information will be excluded from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and the Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act.

The FAIR Act mandates a 3.3% increase in basic pay for federal employees under statutory pay systems and prevailing rate employees in 2026. Additionally, it increases locality pay for federal employees by 1% in 2026.

The "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act of 2025" aims to improve accountability within the VA by modifying procedures for disciplining VA supervisors, senior executives, and other employees for misconduct or poor performance. It expedites the disciplinary process, limits external review of disciplinary actions, and broadens the scope of employees subject to these procedures. The bill emphasizes the VA Secretary's authority in disciplinary matters, while also protecting whistleblowers. These changes apply retroactively to misconduct or performance issues dating back to the enactment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017.