Legislation

This resolution supports the use of natural gas as an affordable and "green" energy source, emphasizing its economic and environmental benefits. It opposes methane emission fees that could raise costs for Americans and harm natural gas producing regions. The resolution also advocates for increased domestic natural gas production, infrastructure, and exports, highlighting the role of U.S. natural gas in reducing global emissions and supporting energy security.

The Strategic Production Response and Implementation Act requires the Secretary of Energy to create and implement a plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal lands before executing a drawdown of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The increase in leased Federal lands for oil and gas production must match the percentage of petroleum drawn down from the Reserve, but the total increase cannot exceed 10 percent. The Secretary of Energy must consult with other relevant secretaries when preparing this plan.

The "Manatee Protection Act of 2025" designates the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, requiring its inclusion on the endangered species list. This action provides increased protections and conservation efforts for the manatee population.

The "Freedom from Mandates Act" nullifies Executive Orders 14042 and 14043, which concern COVID-19 safety protocols for federal contractors and mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees. Additionally, the bill prevents the Secretary of Labor from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations or testing for employees and prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from requiring healthcare providers to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or testing for employees as a condition of Medicare or Medicaid participation.

The "Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to broaden the scope of individuals who can be detained and deported. It includes those who have committed sexual assault offenses, making them inadmissible to the U.S. and subject to deportation. This expansion applies to individuals who have been charged with, arrested for, or convicted of sexual assault, as well as those who admit to committing such acts.

The "Buzz Off Act" prohibits federal law enforcement from using drones to surveil individuals or private property without consent or a warrant. Exceptions are permitted if the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies a high risk of terrorist attack or if a search warrant is obtained.

The Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act amends the WIIN Act to modify revenue offset directives and extend prepayment authority for water projects. It allows offsets to accounts other than the General Reclamation Fund, as directed by pre-existing project-specific statutes. This act aims to accelerate revenue repayment for Western water projects.

This resolution designates October 10, 2025, as "American Girls in Sports Day" to recognize the positive impact of sports participation on young girls. It emphasizes the importance of fair competition and protecting opportunities for biological women in sports, referencing concerns about biological men displacing women and girls. The resolution urges sports organizations to protect biological women and girls in sports.

The CLEAN Congress Act aims to reform congressional practices by ensuring transparency and accountability. It mandates that each bill addresses only one subject, clearly stated in its title, to prevent unrelated measures from being bundled together. Additionally, the Act requires that all laws apply equally to Members of Congress, eliminating special exemptions and ensuring they are subject to the same rules as all citizens.

This bill condemns the Government of Mexico for its failure to meet its annual water delivery obligations to the United States, as stipulated in the treaty governing the use of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers, and the Rio Grande.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to mandate a balanced federal budget, limiting total government spending and requiring justification for each agency's funding requests. It sets spending caps tied to the GDP, necessitates supermajority votes to raise the debt limit or increase revenue, and empowers Congress to enforce these rules. Exceptions are allowed during declared wars or other national emergencies with congressional approval. The amendment would take effect once the budget is balanced or ten years after ratification.

The Space Research Innovation Act directs the NASA Administrator to establish a university-affiliated research center. This center will support NASA by funding research and engineering for missions to the Moon and deep space. It will foster collaboration between academic and private sectors, ensuring high technical standards and public-private partnerships.

This bill appoints individuals to key administrative and operational roles within the House of Representatives. It designates the Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Chief Administrative Officer, ensuring the House has the necessary leadership for its daily functions.

The "Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act" increases funding for recreational public access projects. It changes the allocation from 3% to 10% and raises the maximum amount of funds from $15,000,000 to $50,000,000.

The Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act requires Amtrak to post its reports to Congress on its public website. It also mandates the disclosure of annual base pay and bonus compensation for Amtrak's executive leadership, including the standards used to determine bonuses.

The "DRAIN THE SWAMP Act" mandates the relocation of at least 30% of Executive agency headquarters employees out of the Washington, D.C., area, adjusting their pay to the new locality and eliminating full-time telework. It also requires agencies to reduce their headquarters office space by at least 30% and to include detailed employee location and telework data in budget submissions to Congress. This act takes precedence over any conflicting laws or agreements, and prevents lawsuits challenging actions taken under it.

This resolution expresses gratitude and acknowledges the sacrifices made by Gold Shield Families, the families of fallen first responders. It honors these families of fallen police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other emergency personnel. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to the President and made public, ensuring their sacrifices are remembered and recognized nationwide.

This bill disapproves and nullifies a Department of Homeland Security rule that changes requirements for H-1B visas, introduces flexibility in the F-1 student visa program, and modifies rules affecting other nonimmigrant workers.

This resolution supports the recognition of Korean American Day on January 13th of each year. It acknowledges the wide-ranging positive impact of Korean Americans on the United States. The resolution also commemorates the anniversary of the arrival of the first large wave of Korean immigrants to the U.S.

The "Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2025" prohibits federal agencies from mandating mask-wearing on any form of transportation or at transportation hubs due to COVID-19. This act eliminates the CDC's mask mandate issued on January 29, 2021, and any corresponding orders from the Transportation Security Administration.