Legislation

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 67 individuals who lost their lives in the January 29, 2025, collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army flight. It honors the victims, many of whom had strong ties to Wichita, Kansas, and commends the heroic efforts of the first responders and emergency personnel who managed the recovery.

The Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act amends the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection (MCED) screening tests starting in 2028. This legislation establishes a formal coverage and payment framework for these innovative blood-based tests while ensuring they complement, rather than replace, existing cancer screening protocols.

The CCP IP Act mandates sanctions against Chinese individuals and entities involved in the theft of U.S. intellectual property, including asset freezes and visa bans. Additionally, the bill imposes broad travel restrictions on senior Chinese Communist Party officials, their families, and members of the People’s Liberation Army. These measures aim to protect American innovation by holding bad actors accountable and tightening visa screening processes.

The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act proposes the repeal of several federal high-efficiency electric home rebate programs established under Public Law 117-169. Additionally, the bill mandates the rescission of all unobligated funds previously allocated to these specific energy initiatives.

This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on H.R. 185. It streamlines the legislative process by waiving standard reading requirements, incorporating specific amendments, and limiting debate time to ensure an efficient path to final passage.

The Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of the Interior reissue the 2017 rule to remove the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly bear population from the federal endangered species list. This legislation requires the action to be completed within 180 days and explicitly prohibits judicial review of the reissued rule.

The Personalized Care Act of 2025 expands access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) by removing the requirement to be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. The bill significantly increases annual contribution limits, allows HSA funds to cover insurance premiums and direct primary care fees, and lowers the tax penalty for non-qualified distributions. These reforms aim to provide individuals with greater flexibility and tax-advantaged options for managing their personal healthcare expenses.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to disapprove the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule regarding "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing." If passed, this measure would nullify the rule, rendering it without force or effect.

The Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act of 2025 prohibits U.S. contributions to the United Nations for assistance in Afghanistan until the Secretary of State certifies that no funds are being diverted to terrorist organizations through cash shipments. This legislation mandates strict oversight to ensure American taxpayer dollars do not inadvertently support designated global or foreign terrorist entities.

The Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025 establishes a federal quality standard requiring pasteurized orange juice to contain at least 10.0 percent orange juice soluble solids by weight. This measure ensures product consistency by excluding added sweeteners from the calculation of these solids.

The Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025 establishes EPA-led grant programs to help communities prepare for, monitor, and mitigate the public health impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat. The bill also creates Centers of Excellence to research the health effects of these events and funds the development of community-driven response plans. By providing resources for air filtration, protective equipment, and public outreach, the legislation aims to build local resilience against increasingly frequent climate-related air quality and heat challenges.

The Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act establishes a bipartisan commission to evaluate and improve the efficiency of federal disaster programs. This commission will provide Congress with actionable legislative and administrative recommendations to streamline disaster recovery, reduce funding duplication, and enhance overall resilience efforts.

The Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025 (SOPRA) mandates that courts conduct an independent, *de novo* review of all legal questions when evaluating agency actions. By requiring judges to interpret the law without deferring to an agency’s own legal views, the bill aims to strengthen judicial oversight of federal regulatory interpretations.

The Stop Illegal Reentry Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to significantly increase criminal penalties for foreign nationals who reenter the United States after being removed or deported. The bill establishes stricter sentencing guidelines, including mandatory minimum prison terms for individuals with prior aggravated felony convictions or repeated reentry offenses. Additionally, it expands the legal definition of "removal" to include departures agreed upon during criminal proceedings.

The Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 amends the tax code to exclude state-sponsored catastrophe mitigation payments from an individual's gross income. This legislation ensures that homeowners receiving financial assistance to harden their properties against natural disasters like wildfires, floods, and earthquakes are not unfairly taxed on those funds. The provision is retroactive to the 2022 tax year, allowing eligible taxpayers to claim the exclusion on past returns.

The American Music Fairness Act updates federal copyright law to require terrestrial radio broadcasters to pay royalties for the music they play, ensuring equitable treatment with digital music services. The bill establishes a fair royalty-setting process while providing significant fee protections for small and local broadcasters. It also includes safeguards to ensure these changes do not negatively impact the royalties of songwriters or musical work copyright owners.

This joint resolution seeks to block a proposed foreign military sale to Israel, specifically prohibiting the transfer of various precision-guided munitions, bomb components, and associated technical support services. The measure aims to exercise congressional disapproval of the sale as outlined in Transmittal No. 2413.

The Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act of 2025 seeks to secure U.S. AI technology by banning the import and export of AI-related intellectual property and hardware to and from China. The bill further prohibits U.S. persons from engaging in collaborative AI research, development, or information transfers with Chinese entities of concern. Additionally, it restricts U.S. investment and financing in Chinese AI firms that support military-civil fusion or human rights abuses, establishing severe criminal and civil penalties for non-compliance.

The Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to foster partnerships between community coalitions and local schools. These grants provide funding for the implementation of tailored, effective drug prevention programs to reduce substance use among youth.

The Protecting VA Employees Act repeals the expedited disciplinary procedures that previously bypassed standard federal protections for Department of Veterans Affairs staff. By restoring traditional civil service due process, the bill ensures VA employees are subject to the same standards as other federal workers while explicitly preserving and relocating existing whistleblower safeguards.