Legislative Activity

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act automatically appropriates funding for federal programs at the rate of the preceding funding law for 14-day periods whenever a lapse in appropriations occurs. This automatic funding continues until a new appropriation Act is enacted or the automatic authority expires. Furthermore, the bill imposes strict limitations on official travel for covered Members of Congress and their staff, and restricts legislative business during these automatic funding periods. These budgetary effects are to be treated as discretionary, part-year appropriations for enforcement purposes.

This bill amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to mandate improved coordination between the EPA Administrator and the Secretary of Agriculture on pesticide regulation. It requires the EPA to conduct economic analyses when implementing new safety measures for pesticides. Furthermore, it ensures the EPA incorporates critical agronomic data and feasibility information from the Department of Agriculture during registration reviews.

This resolution formally recognizes and honors the 11 crew members—six U.S. Air Force service members and five civilian contractors—who tragically died in the TORQE 62 crash in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on October 2, 2015. Congress expresses its deep gratitude for their bravery and service in support of Operation Freedoms Sentinel. The bill ensures their sacrifice is remembered as a reminder of the dangers faced by military and civilian personnel alike.

The Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act establishes stricter deadlines for Medicare Advantage organizations to pay clean claims submitted by doctors and suppliers. This legislation mandates that MA plans must pay at least 95% of electronic claims within 14 days and other clean claims within 30 days, starting January 1, 2027. Failure to meet these new prompt payment requirements will result in mandatory interest payments to providers and potential civil monetary penalties of up to $25,000 per violation for the MA organization. The Act also requires MA plans to begin reporting detailed data on their payment timeliness to the Secretary.

The "Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act" expands Medicare coverage to include FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests starting in 2028. It defines the criteria for these tests, sets payment guidelines, and establishes age and frequency limitations for coverage. The bill ensures that existing cancer screening coverage remains unaffected and allows for waivers of limitations based on recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

The Congressional Money Returned to America Act mandates that any unspent funds remaining in the House of Representatives' Members Representational Allowance (MRA) at the end of the fiscal year must be returned to the U.S. Treasury. This returned money will be specifically used for reducing the federal deficit or debt. This requirement takes effect starting in fiscal year 2026.

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 establishes automatic 14-day continuing appropriations to fund federal programs immediately when Congress fails to pass a budget. This mechanism prevents service disruptions while imposing strict limits on official travel and legislative business for Congress and certain executive branch officials during funding lapses. The Act ensures that spending during these extensions is accounted for against the final enacted budget.

This Act, the Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act, penalizes states that issue driver's licenses to individuals lacking proof of lawful presence. It also targets states that restrict local officials from sharing immigration enforcement data with the Department of Homeland Security. States found in violation must return unspent Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds and become ineligible for future funding until compliance is achieved.

The No Discrimination in Farm Programs Act prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from using race or sex as criteria when administering key USDA programs. This ensures that major financial support, conservation, and loan programs are managed based on fairness, equal opportunity, and merit. The bill specifically applies to pandemic assistance, crop insurance, conservation efforts, and various farm loan programs.

This Act authorizes the planning and design of infrastructure improvements for the Tye Gate and Arnold Gate at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas. The legislation sets cost ceilings for each project and specifies that existing military construction planning funds must be used for these design activities. The design requirements emphasize efficiency, utility management, and traffic coordination for both gate modernization efforts.

The GATE CRASHERS Act establishes a new federal crime for illegally entering clearly marked, restricted Department of Defense (DoD) facilities. This legislation introduces escalating penalties for repeat offenses, ranging from 180 days for a first offense up to 10 years for a third or subsequent violation. The bill aims to enhance security by strictly penalizing unauthorized access to sensitive military property.

This bill prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from finalizing or implementing the Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. The plan is outlined in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Land Protection Plan Environmental Assessment.

This bill requires states to reimburse the federal government for the costs of deploying military forces, such as the National Guard, when state or local obstruction of federal immigration enforcement leads to civil unrest. If a state fails to pay the resulting invoice from the Department of Defense within 180 days, the President is authorized to withhold federal discretionary grant funds to cover the debt. This legislation establishes financial accountability for local interference with federal immigration operations.

The FEHB Protection Act of 2025 is a massive, multi-title legislative package that enacts sweeping changes across federal agriculture, defense spending, energy leasing, and immigration enforcement. Key provisions include overhauling SNAP benefits and state administrative cost-sharing, dramatically increasing the defense industrial base budget, accelerating fossil fuel leasing on public lands, and imposing significant new fees on nearly all immigration filings. Furthermore, the bill extends middle-class tax relief, restructures student loan repayment, rescinds numerous environmental funding streams, and allocates billions toward border security infrastructure and personnel.

This resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make necessary technical corrections to the engrossment of H.R. 1. The changes involve fixing section references, removing redundant language, and correcting formatting errors throughout the larger bill. These edits ensure the final text is accurate before it is officially transmitted.

The ANTE Act, or Axing Nonmarket Tariff Evasion Act, empowers the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate and impose new duties on goods produced in third countries by entities attempting to evade existing U.S. trade duties imposed on nonmarket economy countries. This tool allows the USTR to crack down on companies moving production specifically to circumvent Section 301 tariffs. If evasion is confirmed, remedial measures, including new duties matching the original rate, can be applied to the goods made in the third country.

The Eliminating Thickets to Increase Competition Act (ETHIC Act) aims to curb anti-competitive practices by limiting the number of patents a company can assert in a single patent infringement lawsuit against drug or biological product competitors. This prevents brand-name manufacturers from overwhelming generic challengers with numerous, related patents, often referred to as "patent thickets." Specifically, it restricts plaintiffs to asserting only one patent per defined "Patent Group" in these actions.

The Emergency Care Improvement Act officially brings qualifying Freestanding Emergency Centers (FECs) into the standard Medicare and Medicaid coverage systems. This legislation ensures that these state-licensed facilities, which operate as full emergency departments, are reimbursed for providing specified emergency services. Furthermore, the Act explicitly includes FECs under the requirements of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).

This concurrent resolution establishes the official, non-binding spending targets and revenue goals for the U.S. Government for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2034. It directs congressional committees to propose specific legislative changes to meet deficit reduction targets and raise the debt limit over the next decade. Furthermore, the bill sets procedural rules, centralizing authority with Budget Committee Chairs to manage compliance and adjust allocations based on economic baselines. Finally, the House section outlines a policy commitment to achieving economic growth through deregulation and significant cuts to mandatory federal spending.

The Family Cord Blood Banking Act amends the tax code to allow individuals to treat payments for private umbilical cord blood or tissue banking services as deductible medical expenses. This change makes the cost of utilizing accredited private cord blood banks potentially tax-deductible for federal tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.