Legislation

This joint resolution nullifies the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's guidance on listing voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts. By disapproving the rule, Congress prevents the guidance from being implemented or enforced.

The GEO Act aims to expedite geothermal energy development by requiring the Secretary to decide on geothermal drilling applications within 60 days of meeting federal requirements, even if there's a pending lawsuit. This applies to geothermal drilling permits, rights-of-way, and other necessary authorizations, unless a court intervenes. The Act does not alter the power of Federal courts to provide injunctive relief for a geothermal lease, drilling permit, or other authorization.

This bill disapproves of and nullifies a Forest Service rule concerning law enforcement and criminal prohibitions. The rule was published in the Federal Register and this bill seeks to overturn it.

This bill formally elects specific members to serve on the House of Representatives' standing committees for Armed Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Veterans Affairs. It confirms the representatives who will participate in these committees.

This bill formally notifies the Senate that the House of Representatives has achieved a quorum, meaning enough members are present to conduct business. It also announces the election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House and Kevin McCumber as Clerk of the House for the 119th Congress.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule concerning the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons, specifically addressing the management of certain hydrofluorocarbons and their substitutes as outlined in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.

The "Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act" mandates the Secretary of Defense to update regulations, within 90 days, allowing religious symbols to be combined with Department of Defense trademarks on commercial identification tags sold by licensed vendors. This change is retroactive to September 13, 2013.

The "Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025" allows the President to negotiate with Denmark to purchase Greenland. If acquired, the Act renames Greenland as "Red, White, and Blueland." It also mandates that all U.S. laws, maps, and federal documents be updated to reflect this name change within 180 days.

The "Trust the Science Act" requires the Secretary of the Interior to reissue the 2020 rule delisting the gray wolf as an endangered or threatened species within 60 days. This bill prohibits any judicial review of this action, preventing legal challenges to the delisting.

The "CLEAN Public Service Act" terminates future retirement benefits for Members of Congress under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System, 90 days after enactment of the bill. This act halts government contributions and payroll deductions for congressional retirement, while preserving already earned benefits. Members of Congress can still participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

The "Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2025" limits the ability of federal courts to issue injunctions that prevent the enforcement of laws against individuals or entities not directly involved in the lawsuit. This bill amends Title 28 of the U.S. Code to ensure that court orders only apply to parties in the case, unless non-parties are legally represented within the suit.

This bill formally elects specific members of the House of Representatives to serve on the Budget Committee, the Committee on House Administration, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

The Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025 directs the Comptroller General to study and analyze wildfire risk and insurance coverage. The study will assess risk trends, evaluate how insurers adjust rates and coverage, and examine regulatory responses to premium increases and coverage exclusions. It also identifies challenges insurers face in underwriting wildfire risk and analyzes the effects of coverage availability on communities and rebuilding efforts. A report detailing the study's findings and conclusions must be submitted to Congress within 12 months.

This bill mandates that George Washington's Farewell Address be read aloud at the beginning of each new Congress. In the Senate, a Senator chosen by the majority leader will read the address, while in the House, a Representative selected by the Speaker of the House will do the honors. This reading will occur on the first day of the first regular session. The resolution affirms Congress's authority to establish these rules, while also recognizing each chamber's right to amend them.

The "Small Business Prosperity Act of 2025" permanently increases the deduction for qualified business income, setting the deductible amount for each qualified trade or business at 43 percent of the taxpayer's qualified business income. The act also exempts certain corporate reorganizations from taxation and repeals the estate tax while retaining the basis step-up. These changes aim to reduce the tax burden on small businesses and their owners, encouraging economic growth and investment.

This bill recognizes and celebrates the 112th anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, the largest African-American Greek letter sorority. It acknowledges the sorority's commitment to community support, academic excellence, and global impact through its various initiatives and programs. The bill also highlights the sorority's active role in promoting political awareness and involvement.

The "Territorial Economic Recovery Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain income of qualified possession corporations from tested income, specifically income connected with active trade or business within U.S. possessions like Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This applies to foreign corporations meeting specific criteria for income derivation and business activity within these possessions. This change is applicable for taxable years of foreign corporations starting after December 31, 2023, and to the taxable years of their United States shareholders accordingly.

The "End U.N. Censorship Act" prohibits the use of federal funds to support the United Nations' iVerify tool, initiatives that label speech as disinformation, or contributions to international organizations involved in similar censorship efforts. Funds withheld will be rescinded and deposited into the Treasury's general fund.

This bill revokes Pakistan's status as a major non-NATO ally. The President can only reinstate this designation if they certify that Pakistan is actively disrupting the Haqqani Network, preventing them from using Pakistani territory as a safe haven, coordinating with Afghanistan to restrict militant movement, and making progress in arresting and prosecuting Haqqani leaders.

The Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act ensures veterans do not pay more for contraception than the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pays for the medication. Additionally, it eliminates copayments for contraceptive items if health insurance coverage is required without cost-sharing under the Public Health Service Act.