Legislation

This joint resolution nullifies the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's rule regarding anti-money laundering regulations for residential real estate transfers. By disapproving the rule, the resolution prevents it from taking effect.

The "Lead by Example Act of 2025" mandates that, beginning January 3, 2027, Members of Congress and their staff must receive healthcare through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to submit a plan to Congress by September 15, 2025, outlining the implementation of this change. This plan will include any necessary legislative actions to ensure the transition.

The Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act establishes a three-year cycle, starting in 2026, to reduce funding for federal programs lacking proper authorization. Programs that have not been reauthorized will face annual budget cuts, and programs unauthorized for three consecutive years will be terminated. Reauthorization of a program with a sunset clause of three years or less can exempt it from these budget cuts. This act aims to ensure fiscal responsibility and congressional oversight of federal spending.

This bill disapproves and nullifies a Medicare rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning the 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update and related Medicare policies.

This bill formally notifies the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected Mike Johnson as Speaker and Kevin McCumber as Clerk. These individuals will serve in these roles for the duration of the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

The "No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act" prohibits the United States from providing any mandatory or voluntary funding to the World Health Organization. This prohibition begins on the date the Act is enacted.

The Anti-Congestion Tax Act mandates toll exemptions for vehicles entering New York City's congestion zone via specific crossings like the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels and the George Washington Bridge, ensuring they are credited the toll amount against the congestion fee. It also introduces a federal tax credit for these congestion tolls, aiming to offset the costs for commuters. This applies to capital investment grants awarded on or after the date the congestion toll is first charged and taxable years beginning after the enactment of this Act.

The "REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to reinstate and enforce the Migrant Protection Protocols, as previously outlined in the 2019 Policy Guidance. This requires migrants and asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while awaiting U.S. immigration proceedings.

The "Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement Act" or "SWAMP Act" aims to relocate Executive agency headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area through a competitive bidding process that considers economic, workforce, and national security impacts. It prohibits new construction or lease renewals for headquarters remaining in the Washington metropolitan area and allows the use of proceeds from the sale of federal properties to offset relocation costs. The Act stipulates that no additional funds will be allocated for these activities.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Department of Energy's rule regarding energy conservation standards for commercial water heating equipment.

This resolution informs the House of Representatives that the Senate has enough members present to conduct business. It directs the Secretary to notify the House that a quorum of the Senate has been assembled and is ready to proceed.

The POLICE Act of 2025 mandates the deportation of any immigrant convicted of, admitting to, or admitting to actions constituting the assault of a law enforcement officer. It broadly defines "assault" and "law enforcement officer" and requires the Department of Homeland Security to publish an annual report on the number of deportations carried out under this provision.

The "Department of Education Protection Act" prevents the Department of Education from using already allocated funds to reorganize in ways that would decentralize, reduce staff, or alter the Department's responsibilities, structure, authority, or functions as they existed on January 1, 2025. This act ensures that the Department of Education continues to focus on boosting student success and equal access through its established offices and institutes.

This bill amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from establishing or maintaining value pricing programs that include congestion or cordon pricing.

The "Lower Your Taxes Act" aims to modify several aspects of the tax code, including expanding the earned income tax credit, treating state non-refundable earned income tax credits as refundable, and establishing a refundable child tax credit with monthly advance payments. Additionally, the bill adjusts capital gains rates for high-income taxpayers and increases certain corporate tax rates. The bill states that any extra money made from this law should first go towards lowering the national deficit and then towards lowering the national debt. These changes are primarily effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The "Ending Common Core and Expanding School Choice Act" redirects federal education funds to states, allocating money based on the number of eligible low-income students. States can distribute these funds directly to parents for qualified education expenses, including public, charter, and private school tuition. The bill prohibits federal mandates on curriculum, standards, and assessments, effectively ending Common Core. It also repeals the state assessment grant program.

The Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act nullifies a final interagency rule concerning Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage, effectively invalidating the rule.

The Helping Owners with Unaffordable Shoddy Edicts (HOUSE) Act of 2025 aims to reduce housing costs by reverting energy efficiency standards for housing to previous levels. It prohibits federal agencies like HUD, USDA, and VA from enforcing stricter energy efficiency standards for new construction and financing. The bill also prevents the Federal Housing Finance Agency from implementing new energy efficiency rules for single and multifamily housing. It requires consideration of state standards, ensuring that at least 26 states have adopted energy efficiency codes or standards meeting or exceeding the revised code or standard requirements.

This resolution authorizes the Select Committee on Intelligence to spend money from the Senate's contingent fund, hire staff, and utilize personnel from other government departments or agencies to support its functions, including holding hearings and conducting investigations, from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It sets specific expense limits for multiple periods and outlines how the committee will handle its expenses and agency contributions, ensuring financial oversight and accountability.

The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive audit of the Federal Reserve System by the Comptroller General within one year. Following the audit, a detailed report must be submitted to Congress, including findings and recommendations. This act aims to increase transparency and accountability within the Federal Reserve System by repealing audit limitations.