Legislation

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 "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.

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.

This bill condemns the fraudulent January 2025 Belarusian presidential election and Lukashenka's autocratic rule, denounces the regime's support for Russia's war against Ukraine, and calls for the release of political prisoners. It advocates for free and fair elections in Belarus, continued support for the Belarusian democratic opposition, and further sanctions against the Lukashenka regime. The bill expresses solidarity with the Belarusian people's pursuit of a democratic future.

The "No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act" restricts state and local law enforcement agencies from using Justice Department equitable sharing funds to investigate or prosecute current or former Presidents, Vice Presidents, or presidential candidates. Compliance requires certification to the Attorney General, with non-compliant agencies risking disqualification from receiving forfeited property. The bill defines "candidate" according to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.

The "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025" amends Title IX to prohibit schools receiving federal funds from allowing males to participate in female athletic programs. Sex is defined as based on reproductive biology and genetics at birth. The bill allows males to train with female teams if it doesn't deprive females of opportunities. It also requires a study on the benefits lost to women when males participate in female sports.

This resolution formally informs the President of the United States that Jennifer A. Hemingway has been elected as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

This resolution honors the remarkable life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, recognizing his extensive public service, humanitarian efforts, and courageous advocacy. It celebrates his achievements as a Georgia State Senator, Governor, and President, including his role in the Camp David Accords and the establishment of the Department of Education. The resolution further acknowledges Carter's impactful post-presidency work through The Carter Center and his dedication to human rights and global peace. It also expresses sympathy to the Carter family on their loss.

This bill formally elects specific members of the House of Representatives to serve on the Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Ways and Means standing committees.

This resolution formally designates the minority party's members for various standing, select, and joint committees within the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, ensuring representation and participation in key legislative areas such as Agriculture, Appropriations, Armed Services, and more. It establishes the ranking member and committee assignments for the minority party, facilitating their role in shaping policy and oversight. The resolution remains in effect until successors are chosen.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of Congress. Representatives would be limited to three terms, while Senators would be limited to two terms. Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not count towards these limits. The amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years to become valid.

This bill streamlines the process in the House of Representatives for discussing and amending two separate bills. The first bill aims to improve forest management on federal and tribal lands to reduce fire risk. The second bill concerns the detention of aliens charged with theft in the United States.

The "SWAMP Act" prohibits the relocation of Executive agency headquarters to the Washington metropolitan area and requires a competitive bidding process for agencies seeking relocation, allowing any U.S. state or its political subdivisions to submit proposals. Existing headquarters in the Washington metropolitan area are restricted from new construction or lease renewals, unless explicitly allowed by law. The selection of relocation sites will be based on factors like economic impact, expertise, and national security. The Act is to be carried out using existing resources, with the Administrator of General Services authorized to use proceeds from the sale of Federal buildings or land to offset relocation costs.

The Land And Social Security Optimization Act (LASSO Act) directs 10% of the revenue generated from activities on public lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to be deposited into the Social Security Trust Fund annually. This act does not authorize increasing prices for activities on public lands, nor does it reduce funds available to states, Indian Tribes, territories, or local governments from revenue generated on public lands.

This bill recognizes the significant progress made in eradicating polio worldwide, with cases reduced by over 99.9% since 1988. It acknowledges the ongoing threat of polio until it is eradicated globally and expresses support for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. The bill also urges the U.S. government to maintain financial support for this initiative.