Legislative Activity

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

This act, the Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025, aims to streamline the federal review and approval process for state wildlife conservation plans. It establishes a strict 180-day deadline for the Secretary of the Interior to approve or disapprove these state plans. Furthermore, it conditionally authorizes states to begin implementing their programs upon submission, ensuring timely conservation efforts while requiring accountability for missed deadlines.

This resolution expresses support for designating December 4, 2025, as "National Scam Prevention Day." It calls for a coordinated, whole-of-government approach, in partnership with private industry, to combat scams. The bill emphasizes the need for educational campaigns to help the public identify and report fraudulent activities.

The Energy Choice Act prevents state and local governments from enacting bans or restrictions on the type or source of energy services consumers can access. This legislation protects consumer choice across various energy sources, including natural gas, hydrogen, propane, and electricity, provided the energy is sold across state lines. Essentially, it limits local interference with energy delivery options.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act focuses primarily on improving pediatric drug development and ensuring patient access to necessary treatments. This legislation mandates new research requirements for molecularly targeted pediatric cancer drugs, strengthens FDA enforcement of pediatric study completion, and extends incentives for developing drugs for rare pediatric diseases. Additionally, the bill updates organ transplant network functions and establishes an Abraham Accords Office within the FDA to enhance international regulatory cooperation.

The Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025 (BOWOW Act) establishes new immigration consequences for harming animals used in federal law enforcement. This legislation makes noncitizens inadmissible to the U.S. and subject to deportation if they have committed acts that violate federal laws against harming these working animals.

The Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025 amends immigration law to establish new, clear grounds for deportability. This bill mandates that any alien convicted of a single felony or two misdemeanors, under either state or federal law, after admission to the U.S. is subject to removal.

The PROTECT Florida Act establishes a comprehensive moratorium on new oil and gas leasing and exploration activities off the coast of Florida in both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. This measure extends existing protections and prohibits activities like seismic testing until June 30, 2032. The bill aims to safeguard Florida's coastal environment, tourism, and recreational resources.

This bill officially establishes November 12, 2025, as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day. The purpose is to raise public awareness about this rare, rapidly progressive, and fatal brain disorder. The House of Representatives supports this day to recognize the unique challenges faced by CJD patients and their families.

This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025, recognizing the history of the observance from Armistice Day. It affirms the nation's deep commitment to supporting the over 15 million veterans and their families. The resolution calls upon the public to observe Veterans Day and ensure veterans continue to receive the services they deserve.

The Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act mandates that Executive agencies report detailed information regarding furloughed employees, known as "covered employees," following a lapse in appropriations. These reports must be submitted to relevant congressional committees and subsequently published online. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office is required to produce and release a public report detailing the economic effects of the funding lapse.

This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Day and Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting permanent families. It highlights the significant number of children in foster care waiting for adoption and encourages all Americans to consider providing a safe, permanent, and well-being-focused home for these children. The resolution supports various avenues for achieving permanency, including reunification, kinship care, and adoption.

The LASSO Act establishes a pilot program to test the use of unmanned aerial systems (drones) for the humane gathering and management of wild free-roaming horses and burros. It allocates specific funding for grants to organizations with expertise in drone technology and equine welfare research. The resulting data will be reported to Congress and the public to evaluate the effectiveness of this technology.

The No Budget, No Pay Act mandates that Congress must pass the concurrent budget resolution and all necessary appropriations bills by October 1st each year. If Congress fails to meet this deadline, Members of Congress will have their pay suspended for the period of non-compliance. This suspension includes a prohibition on receiving any retroactive back pay for the time they were out of compliance. These provisions are set to take effect starting September 29, 2027.

The Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025 aims to significantly improve the reliability and utility of U.S. fisheries data. It mandates reforms to the recreational data collection program (MRIP) by establishing an independent review process when data accuracy falls below set standards. The bill also empowers states to develop and implement their own data collection programs, shifting the federal reliance away from the MRIP baseline. Finally, it requires the establishment of a regular schedule for updating crucial fish stock assessments and promotes the use of independent, external scientific surveys in federal management decisions.

The Protect Your PIN Act of 2025 updates existing law to ensure local law enforcement receives dedicated funding to combat identity theft. This bill specifically amends the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 to include identity theft within the scope of eligible cybercrime grants. By defining identity theft for grant purposes, the Act broadens how federal funds can be used to investigate and prosecute these crimes at the local level.

This resolution formally honors the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, who was tragically assassinated at Utah Valley University. It condemns political violence and calls upon all Americans to reject extremism in favor of civil debate. The bill expresses deep sympathy to his family and urges a renewal of commitment to the values of faith, family, and freedom he championed.

The Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act of 2025 establishes a new Presidents Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. This Council will advise the President on promoting physical activity and setting new national fitness goals for American youth. Its key responsibilities include recommending the return of the Presidential Fitness Award and developing strategies to combat childhood obesity. The Council is set to operate for two years unless the President extends its term.

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.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating September 14, 2025, as "National Food is Medicine Day." It recognizes that integrating medically tailored food and nutrition interventions into healthcare is a promising strategy for preventing and managing chronic diseases while potentially lowering overall healthcare costs. The bill urges the Department of Health and Human Services to fund research and integrate proven "food is medicine" programs into standard care delivery. Ultimately, it calls for collaboration across federal agencies and private partners to expand the effective use of food as a vital component of health treatment.