Legislation

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that lack specific authorization from Congress. It asserts that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war or authorize such military action. The measure mandates the termination of these ongoing hostilities unless Congress passes a new law authorizing the use of force, while preserving the President's authority to use force in immediate self-defense.

This resolution celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States Army, honoring its long history of defending freedom since 1775. It specifically recognizes the vital contributions of soldiers and veterans from key Kansas installations, Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley. The Senate expresses deep gratitude for the bravery and patriotism of all Army personnel.

The National Emergencies Reform Act of 2025 significantly overhauls the National Emergencies Act by imposing stricter Congressional checks and balances on presidential emergency declarations. This bill mandates immediate notification to Congress, limits the duration of emergencies, and requires specific approval for the use of emergency powers. Furthermore, it enhances transparency by requiring detailed reporting on emergency spending and the disclosure of presidential emergency action documents to relevant committees.

The Restoring Biological Truth to the Workplace Act amends federal employment law to prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees based on their expression of views regarding the binary or biological nature of sex. This legislation also protects employees who request or use single-sex spaces, such as bathrooms or changing rooms. Furthermore, the Act expands anti-retaliation protections for employees who oppose these newly defined unlawful employment practices.

The Financing Lead Out of Water Act of 2025 modifies tax-exempt bond requirements to facilitate the replacement of private lead service lines. This legislation ensures that using bond proceeds for replacing privately owned lead pipes will not count as "private business use," thereby preserving the tax-exempt status of the bonds. This change specifically applies to projects undertaken to help public water systems meet federal drinking water regulations.

The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 aims to drastically increase the use of controlled burns on federal lands to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk and restore ecosystems. It achieves this by establishing new funding mechanisms, mandating annual acreage increases for prescribed fire treatments, and streamlining implementation through expanded partnerships. The bill also enhances support and liability protection for federal fire staff and non-federal partners executing these burns, while requiring robust reporting on progress.

This resolution officially designates June 2025 as "Great Outdoors Month" to celebrate the significant economic impact and health benefits of outdoor recreation. It recognizes that the outdoor sector contributes trillions to the U.S. economy and supports millions of jobs. The measure encourages all Americans to responsibly enjoy outdoor activities during this designated month and beyond.

The Rare Earth Magnet Security Act of 2025 establishes a new tax credit to incentivize the domestic production and sale of high-performance rare earth magnets in the U.S. This credit offers up to \$30 per kilogram, but is contingent on using predominantly U.S.-sourced component materials and excludes magnets made with materials from "non-allied foreign nations." The credit begins to phase out after 2034 and producers can elect to receive the benefit as an immediate cash payment.

This bill, the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to expand the boundaries of Big Bend National Park. The expansion can include approximately 6,100 acres acquired only through donation or land exchange. Any newly acquired land will be managed as part of the existing park, and the use of eminent domain to force land sales is strictly prohibited.

This resolution directs the President, under the authority of the War Powers Resolution, to immediately remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It asserts that military action must cease unless Congress has formally declared war or passed a specific authorization for the use of force. The bill explicitly states that it does not authorize new military action nor does it impede necessary self-defense against an immediate attack.

The Financing Lead Out of Water Act of 2025 (Flow Act) modifies tax-exempt bond rules to encourage the replacement of privately-owned lead water pipes. This legislation clarifies that using these bonds for qualified lead service line replacement does not count as prohibited private business use. This change allows public water systems to finance necessary lead pipe removal to meet federal drinking water standards.

This resolution expresses the strong support of the U.S. Congress for Israel's recent military actions aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities. It condemns Iran's advancement toward nuclear weapons and its retaliatory attacks against Israeli civilians. Furthermore, the bill urges Iran to immediately cease all nuclear activities and reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security.

The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2025 (CLASS Act) prohibits institutions of higher education receiving federal aid from forcing students into mandatory arbitration or waiving their right to sue the school in court. This legislation exempts student enrollment agreements from federal arbitration requirements, ensuring students retain the ability to pursue legal claims against their institutions. These new provisions will take effect one year after the bill is enacted into law.

The Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2025 establishes a program to create regional technology hubs across the U.S. to accelerate the development and deployment of critical defense technologies. These hubs will foster collaboration between the DoD, academia, and private industry to strengthen the defense industrial base and maintain technological superiority. The Secretary of Defense is tasked with designating at least ten geographically diverse hubs within three years to focus on emerging technologies like AI and hypersonics.

The Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act aims to provide tax relief and compliance clarity for the beauty services industry. It expands an existing employer tax credit for Social Security taxes paid on employee tips to include beauty service establishments. Furthermore, the bill establishes an IRS audit "safe harbor" for beauty employers who implement specific tip reporting and training procedures, and it introduces new information reporting requirements for landlords renting space to multiple beauty professionals.

The Northern Border Security and Staffing Reform Act addresses critical staffing shortages within Customs and Border Protection (CBP), particularly along the northern border. It mandates an immediate hiring push to counteract anticipated mass retirements and current personnel deficits. Furthermore, the bill updates threat analysis requirements to specifically focus on staffing projections, retirement risks, and local recruitment strategies for northern ports of entry.

This Act mandates that any final convention or agreement on pandemic preparedness resulting from the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Negotiating Body must be treated as a formal treaty. Consequently, the United States cannot adopt or implement such an agreement without receiving the "advice and consent" of the Senate. This ensures that the Senate has a final, two-thirds majority vote on any binding international health instrument negotiated by the WHO.

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 aims to increase the number of federally funded residency positions by 2,000 annually through 2032 to address physician shortages. It prioritizes distributing these new training slots to hospitals serving underserved populations and those already training above their limits. Additionally, the bill mandates a study on strategies to improve healthcare workforce diversity and establishes new grant programs to develop accredited medical residency programs specifically located in rural areas.

The Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2025 allows drug manufacturers to provide required prescribing information to doctors and pharmacists digitally, rather than solely on paper. Healthcare providers retain the right to opt-in to receive paper copies upon request, free of charge. The Secretary of HHS must establish final rules within one year to implement this transition, ensuring accessibility and provider choice.

This resolution congratulates St. Joseph's Hospital of Savannah, Georgia, on its 150th anniversary, recognizing its long history of providing compassionate, expert medical care to the community since 1875. It honors the hospital's commitment to quality, its significant positive impact as a not-for-profit institution, and its growth through partnership. The House of Representatives sends its best wishes for the hospital's continued service to Southeast Georgia.