Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the Football Bowl Subdivision postseason should prioritize broad athletic opportunity and financial sustainability. It honors the late Coach Mike Leach's vision for expanding the championship format to a broad, bracketed tournament to enhance competitive balance. The bill encourages serious consideration of innovative proposals that mitigate the anticompetitive effects of the current narrow playoff structure.

This Act mandates a comprehensive risk assessment by the State Department regarding the use of generative AI by foreign adversaries against U.S. national security interests. It requires the development of a diplomatic strategy to engage allies and counter malicious AI use. Furthermore, the bill establishes a requirement for regular, public assessments of specific malicious AI incidents and emerging trends involving foreign adversaries.

The COACH Act ties a university's eligibility for federal student aid to strict limits on athletics department compensation. This legislation caps the total annual pay for any athletics employee at ten times the school's published in-state tuition and fees. Furthermore, the bill provides an antitrust safe harbor for institutions that agree to adhere to these new statutory compensation limits.

The PROTECT Act aims to safeguard the public mission of college athletics by restricting agreements between universities and private equity firms or foreign government investment funds. To maintain eligibility for federal student aid, institutions cannot transfer revenue rights or grant control over their sports programs to these outside investors. This legislation seeks to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that publicly supported athletic programs benefit students and the public good rather than prioritizing private financial gain.

This Act co-designates the Arlington Memorial Bridge as the United States-Mexican War Memorial to honor the historical significance of the war. The designation is honorary and does not change the bridge's operational name or function. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to install limited, non-structural commemorative elements, which must be funded entirely through private donations.

The American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act aims to establish a national framework to ensure U.S. leadership in AI development while preventing a patchwork of conflicting state regulations. It mandates the creation of a comprehensive National AI Action Plan to streamline innovation and set security standards. Crucially, the bill institutes a five-year moratorium on state and local laws that restrict the interstate use of AI models and automated decision systems. This legislation seeks to balance responsible governance with fostering a predictable environment for technological advancement.

This bill aims to streamline the process for approving commercial sales of U.S. defense items abroad by establishing priority lists for key national security partners. It mandates specific, faster decision timelines for export applications, setting a 45-day review for priority countries and a 60-day review for all others. Furthermore, the legislation requires the Secretary of State to report semi-annually to Congress on any applications that miss these new deadlines.

This resolution strongly supports President Trump's decisive actions against Iran's nuclear program and affirms unwavering support for Israel's right to self-defense. It justifies recent U.S. military action by citing Iran's state sponsorship of terrorism, regional aggression, and material support for the October 7th attacks. The bill advocates for a permanent end to Iran's nuclear ambitions through verifiable agreements backed by sustained pressure.

This resolution condemns Iran for failing to comply with its international nuclear obligations and for its lack of cooperation with the IAEA. It urges immediate diplomatic action to reimpose UN sanctions and emphasizes the U.S. commitment to preventing a nuclear-armed Iran. Furthermore, the bill asserts Congress's authority to authorize necessary measures, including military force, should Iran cross critical nuclear thresholds.

The **No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act** aims to increase accountability for foreign entities and individuals who wrongfully detain Americans, particularly in response to Iran's history of hostage-taking. The bill mandates increased reporting on restricted Iranian funds, requires a review of sanctions against those involved in detentions, and tightens restrictions on Iranian diplomats in the U.S. Furthermore, it directs the President to develop a strategy to deter future hostage-taking incidents.

The Restore College Sports Act establishes the American Collegiate Sports Association (ACSA) to replace the NCAA as the regulator of college sports. This new organization mandates strict rules for member schools, including equal revenue sharing for all athletes, free transfer rights, and caps on coach salaries. Compliance with these ACSA regulations will become a condition for institutions receiving federal student aid.

The DETERRENT Act significantly increases transparency requirements for colleges and universities regarding foreign gifts, contracts, and investments, especially those involving "countries or entities of concern." It mandates detailed public disclosure reports, establishes strict prohibitions and waiver processes for contracts with risky foreign entities, and imposes severe financial penalties for non-compliance. Furthermore, the bill requires specified large private institutions to report their holdings in concerning foreign assets annually.

The "PROTECT Student Athletes Act" seeks to ban betting on individual college athlete's performance during games, known as "covered prop bets," to protect their well-being and the integrity of college sports. It asserts that sports betting's impact on interstate commerce necessitates federal regulation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is empowered to enforce the Act.