Legislative Activity

The Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act reaffirms the Farm Credit Administration’s role as the sole independent regulator of the Farm Credit System. The bill establishes a new, voluntary process for collecting and publicly reporting demographic data on small farmer loan applicants to ensure transparency while protecting borrower privacy. Additionally, it provides regulatory consistency by exempting Farm Credit System institutions from overlapping requirements under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

The Marc Fischer Memorial Act mandates that the Bureau of Prisons implement a comprehensive strategy to achieve 100% digital scanning of all inmate mail to interdict fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. By transitioning to digital mail processing, the Act aims to protect staff and inmates from lethal exposure, improve institutional security, and alleviate the administrative burden on correctional personnel.

The "Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act" amends the Small Business Act to prevent businesses with significant ties to the People's Republic of China from being classified as a small business. A business is ineligible if it is based or incorporated in China, or if more than 25% of its voting stock is owned by Chinese citizens or entities. This ensures that SBA assistance is not directed towards businesses affiliated with the Chinese government.

This resolution directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House to immediately cease the distribution of *China Daily* and other Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications within all House facilities and mail systems. By prohibiting these materials, the bill aims to protect the institution from foreign propaganda and influence operations. The policy does not restrict private receipt of these materials by Members or staff, nor does it affect access through research facilities or the Library of Congress.

This resolution designates February 5, 2025, as "National Prosecutors Day" to honor the essential role prosecutors play in ensuring justice, public safety, and the protection of victims' rights. It recognizes their commitment to community-driven initiatives and commemorates the 75th anniversary of the National District Attorneys Association. The bill encourages public awareness and appreciation for the vital work prosecutors perform within the American judicial system.

The Love Lives On Act of 2025 ensures that surviving spouses of veterans and service members retain their earned benefits, including dependency and indemnity compensation, educational assistance, and Survivor Benefit Plan annuities, regardless of remarriage. Additionally, the bill expands TRICARE eligibility to include widows and widowers whose subsequent marriages have ended. This legislation protects the financial security and healthcare access of surviving families by removing penalties associated with remarriage.

The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 requires the Department of Education to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when evaluating discrimination complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, concerning race, color, and national origin. This aims to address rising antisemitism in educational settings. The Act clarifies that it does not expand the Department of Education's authority, change existing discrimination standards, reduce existing rights, or infringe upon First Amendment rights.

The Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act prohibits the sale or export of petroleum from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or entities controlled by these nations. This legislation aims to protect national security by ensuring that emergency oil reserves are not diverted to foreign adversaries. The Secretary of Energy may only waive this prohibition if it is certified to be in the national security interest of the United States.

This resolution calls on the United Nations Security Council to immediately impose an arms embargo against the Burmese military (the Tatmadaw) in response to the 2021 coup and ongoing human rights abuses. It outlines that the embargo should remain in place until the military releases detained leaders, restores democratic governance, and ends violence against civilians and ethnic minorities.

The PROTECTS Act of 2025 prohibits the use of federal funds to provide, refer, or reimburse gender transition procedures—including surgeries, hormone therapies, and puberty blockers—for individuals under the age of 18. The bill includes specific exceptions for medically necessary treatments related to genetic disorders of sex development or other physical health conditions.

The Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act of 2025 establishes a 25 percent tax credit for qualified semiconductor design expenditures conducted within the United States. This legislation aims to bolster domestic innovation by incentivizing both in-house and contract design costs for advanced semiconductor technology. The credit is available through 2036 and is designed to complement existing manufacturing investment incentives.

The Life at Conception Act declares that the constitutional right to life begins at the moment of fertilization, defining all human beings as persons from that point forward. The bill establishes legal personhood for every member of the species *homo sapiens* at all stages of development. Additionally, it explicitly prohibits the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' belief that a sermon given at the National Prayer Service on January 21, 2025, was an act of political activism. The bill condemns the message delivered by the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde during the service.

This bill seeks to nullify the Food and Drug Administration’s January 2023 modifications to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for the abortion medication mifepristone. Additionally, it prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing any future safety requirements that are substantially similar to those nullified changes.

The Main Street Tax Certainty Act makes the 20% pass-through business income deduction permanent. By removing the current 2025 expiration date, this legislation ensures long-term tax relief for owners of qualified pass-through entities.

The Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025 prohibits physicians from performing an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detectable, subject to specific exceptions for medical emergencies, rape, and incest. Physicians who knowingly violate this federal law face potential fines and imprisonment, though the legislation explicitly protects the mother from prosecution. The bill also mandates strict documentation and record-keeping requirements for all heartbeat determinations and exception claims.

This bill mandates the immediate removal of the lesser prairie-chicken from the federal lists of threatened and endangered species. Furthermore, it amends the Endangered Species Act to permanently prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from designating the species as threatened or endangered in the future.

The Offshore Lands Authorities Act of 2025 nullifies several previous Presidential withdrawals of offshore lands, effectively reopening those areas to potential mineral leasing. The bill also establishes strict new limitations on the President’s authority to withdraw unleased offshore lands, including size and duration caps, mandatory resource assessments, and a streamlined congressional disapproval process.

The Veterans Member Business Loan Act amends the Federal Credit Union Act to include loans made to veterans within the definition of "member business loans." This change aims to expand access to capital for veteran-owned businesses by facilitating easier lending through credit unions.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the railroad track maintenance credit by increasing the per-mile tax credit to $6,100 and implementing annual inflation adjustments starting in 2026. It also extends the eligibility window for qualifying maintenance expenditures to include costs incurred through 2023. These updates aim to provide greater financial support for ongoing railroad infrastructure improvements.