Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a statue honoring Charles "Charlie" Kirk should be accepted and permanently displayed in the U.S. Capitol. It recognizes Mr. Kirk for founding Turning Point USA and promoting principles of free expression, civic leadership, and limited government. The bill mandates that the statue be accepted by the Fine Arts Board no later than January 2, 2027, to commemorate his legacy.

The Deportation Disclosure Act mandates that the Department of Homeland Security publicly post identifying information for every individual who receives a final order of removal. This information, including name, photograph, aliases, and last known state of residence, must be published on the DHS website. This aims to increase transparency regarding final deportation orders.

This resolution strongly condemns the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions. Congress asserts that such a tax threatens U.S. sovereignty, economic interests, and the principle of "no taxation without representation." The bill directs the President to oppose this international fee and maintain full U.S. control over its own taxation and trade policies.

The Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025 significantly increases mandatory minimum prison sentences for several serious violent crimes in the District of Columbia. This legislation raises the minimum penalties for offenses including first-degree murder, rape, carjacking, and first-degree burglary. The changes will only apply to criminal acts committed on or after the date the bill is officially enacted into law.

The Keep Offenders Off Our Streets Act mandates that individuals charged with offenses in the District of Columbia must execute a secured appearance bond to be released pending trial. This legislation explicitly prohibits the D.C. government from allowing release on personal recognizance or unsecured bonds. The Act amends D.C. Code provisions to ensure that release is conditioned upon a financial guarantee ensuring court appearance.

This bill amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to significantly extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department. Specifically, it changes the standard emergency declaration period from 30 days to 180 days. This extension applies to both current and future emergency declarations made under the relevant section of the Act.

This resolution formally declares the escalating national debt a significant threat to U.S. national security. It outlines the current alarming financial picture, including massive deficits and unsustainable spending levels. The bill commits Congress to returning to regular order for budgeting and addressing the fiscal crisis.

The "End Endless Criminal Statutes Act" repeals several outdated and unnecessary federal laws that carry criminal penalties for minor offenses. It removes penalties for actions such as discarding produce without cause, removing stamps from mail, and creating original design metal coins. The act also amends a section related to letter carrier uniforms, requiring intent to commit a crime for it to be an offense. This bill aims to modernize federal statutes by eliminating irrelevant criminal penalties.

The Mens Rea Reform Act of 2025 amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to define the required "state of mind" for criminal offenses. It mandates that the government prove a defendant acted with a specified state of mind for each element of a covered offense beyond a reasonable doubt, defaulting to "knowingly" if no state of mind is specified in the law. This requirement applies to both existing and future laws, with exceptions for elements establishing jurisdiction or venue, or if it lessens the degree of mental culpability that the Government is required to prove. Future laws cannot repeal or modify this section unless explicitly stated.

The "Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act" aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of federal regulation reviews through technology. It mandates a report on making regulations machine-readable, directs guidance on using technology for retrospective reviews, and requires agencies to submit and implement plans for reviewing their regulations using these technologies. This act seeks to identify and eliminate obsolete, ineffective, or excessively burdensome regulations.

This resolution affirms Congress's agreement with the President's use of executive authority to address the threat posed by the criminal organization Tren de Aragua. It formally declares members of the group to be "alien enemies" engaged in an invasion of the United States. The bill supports the President's actions to detain and remove these individuals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

This bill formally transmits an Article of Removal from the House of Representatives to the Senate regarding Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The House asserts that the Judge failed to maintain the "good behavior" required by the Constitution. The accusations center on alleged partisan interference with the President's foreign policy and national security authority, including an order concerning the return of certain individuals. The Senate is now tasked with considering whether to convict and remove Judge Boasberg from office.

The Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025 ensures that individuals can transport knives between locations where possession is legal, provided the knives are transported in a locked container and are not directly accessible. It protects individuals complying with these rules from arrest or detention under state or local knife laws, and allows legal action against entities that infringe upon these rights. This act does not limit existing state laws regarding knife possession, carry, or transport, nor does it add restrictions to air travel with knives.

The IHE Nonprofit Clarity Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, defining certain tax-exempt institutions as nonprofit institutions of higher education. It specifies that any higher education institution recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that code will be considered a nonprofit institution of higher education.

The GRACE Act eliminates the Office of Enforcement within the Department of Education. This change is directed by the Secretary of Education through the chief operating officer for Federal Student Aid.

The "Currency Optimization, Innovation, and National Savings Act of 2025" suspends the production of pennies for 10 years to save taxpayer money, while allowing the Treasury Secretary to continue producing them for collectors at full cost recovery. The bill does not change the penny's status as legal tender.

The "Midnight Rules Relief Act" allows Congress to group together and vote on multiple resolutions disapproving regulations finalized during a President's last year in office. This enables Congress to overturn several "midnight rules" with a single vote. The joint resolution would specify the rules being disapproved and declare that those rules have no legal authority.

The "No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act" prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using funds to advertise the Immigration Detention Ombudsman's office to the general public, including through billboards. This bill stops the use of taxpayer money for advertising related to the Ombudsman's services.

The "State Immigration Enforcement Act" enables state and local governments to enforce immigration laws, with penalties not exceeding existing federal penalties. It modifies the Immigration and Nationality Act, granting states greater authority in immigration enforcement.

The "Stop Woke Investing Act" aims to modify SEC regulations regarding shareholder proposals, limiting the number of proposals companies must include on proxy cards based on filer status (non-accelerated, accelerated, large accelerated). It mandates that only proposals with a material financial impact on the company can be included, as determined by the company itself. This act does not require companies to include proposals that are otherwise excludable under SEC rules.