Legislation

This resolution designates February 3-7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week" to recognize the vital role school counselors play in students' academic, social, and emotional development. It aims to raise awareness of the challenges students face and the importance of adequately supporting school counseling programs. The resolution encourages Americans to participate in events that highlight the importance of school counselors in helping students succeed.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. troops from hostilities in Syria within 30 days unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes military action. It emphasizes Congress's authority to declare war and asserts that existing authorizations for military force do not apply to the current situation in Syria. The resolution references numerous instances of conflict involving U.S. forces in Syria, highlighting the ongoing nature of these hostilities. This resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force.

The "Protecting Arizona from Federal Land Grabs Act" limits the President's authority to establish or expand national monuments in Arizona. This bill puts restrictions on the executive branch's ability to designate federal lands in Arizona as national monuments. These limitations mirror existing regulations in Wyoming, aiming to give the state more control over land use decisions.

The FinCEN Oversight and Accountability Act of 2025 increases congressional oversight of FinCEN, mandates transparency of FinCEN's controlling documents, requires the FinCEN director to testify before Congress every 10 years, and requires FinCEN to hold a yearly small business working group.

The "Protect the Gig Economy Act of 2025" prevents class action lawsuits that allege companies have misclassified employees as independent contractors. This change applies to Rule 23(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically targeting the gig economy.

This bill urges the NCAA to reverse its current transgender athlete policy, arguing it discriminates against female athletes. It advocates for policies that ensure biological females compete against biological females in collegiate sports. The bill also calls on all sports governing bodies in the U.S. to protect women's sports.

The TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act improves the Department of Veterans Affairs caregiver program by formally recognizing caregivers in veterans' health records and requiring standardized notifications to veterans and caregivers regarding program eligibility changes. It also extends caregiver benefits for at least 90 days following a veteran's ineligibility determination, with certain exceptions.

The Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act mandates that Senior Executive Service and Schedule C employees in the executive branch disclose their federal student loan debt annually. The Office of Government Ethics must then report the total debt and any non-compliance to Congress each year. This aims to provide transparency regarding the student loan obligations of high-level government officials.

This resolution condemns President Biden's commutation of Marvin Charles Gabrion II's death sentence, asserting it undermines the rule of law and insults Gabrion's victims. Gabrion was convicted of murdering Rachel Timmerman, a witness against him, and was suspected in other disappearances and murders. The resolution suggests the commutation was politically motivated, given Biden's inconsistent stance on the death penalty. The Senate unequivocally condemns this commutation.

This joint resolution seeks to direct the President to remove U.S. troops from hostilities in or affecting Ukraine within 30 days, unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes the use of armed forces. It emphasizes that Congress has the sole power to declare war and highlights concerns that current U.S. involvement in Ukraine constitutes engagement in hostilities without proper authorization. The resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution, asserting that U.S. actions necessitate congressional approval or troop removal. This resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force.

This bill supports the designation of January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution," honoring Fred Korematsu's fight for justice after facing discrimination due to his Japanese ancestry during World War II. It recognizes his courage and advocacy for civil liberties, urging reflection on leadership, justice, and civil rights, especially during times of uncertainty. The bill aims to prevent the repetition of past injustices and uphold the principles of the Constitution.

The American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act of 2025 amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It prohibits the classification of non-native species as endangered or threatened. Additionally, it restricts the use of financial assistance for acquiring land or water rights in foreign countries.

The "Fair Representation Amendment" requires congressional committees to propose changes that limit the Executive Branch's discretionary power. These proposals are then submitted to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, who must create and report the "Article One Restoration Act" based on the committee's suggestions. This act aims to reassert congressional authority.

This resolution formally elects Gary B. Myrick of Virginia to serve as the Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

This bill amends House rules to limit when resolutions concerning impeachment, censure, or expulsion of a member can be immediately considered. Such resolutions will only be privileged if based on a committee investigation and report, or if offered by a party caucus or conference. This change affects resolutions that could lead to a vacancy in the Speaker's office or a committee leadership position.

This bill disapproves a Department of Homeland Security rule that would have automatically extended expiring work permits and related documents for certain applicants. By disapproving this rule, the bill prevents the extension from taking effect.

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.

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.