Legislative Activity

The Protect America's Workforce Act nullifies a specific Executive Order concerning exclusions from federal labor-management relations programs, immediately voiding its legal power and halting federal spending to enforce it. This legislation also ensures that all existing collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and unions remain valid until their original expiration dates.

This resolution immediately schedules a vote in the House of Representatives on H.R. 2550, a bill designed to nullify an Executive Order regarding federal labor-management relations programs. It streamlines the process by waiving standard procedural hurdles and limiting debate time to one hour before a final vote. This action forces immediate consideration and a swift decision on the targeted labor relations order.

The PERMIT Act aims to streamline and clarify federal regulations governing infrastructure and water quality projects. It focuses on making the permitting process more efficient by setting deadlines, factoring in the cost and availability of treatment technology, and clarifying judicial review timelines. The bill also revises definitions under the Clean Water Act, particularly regarding agricultural runoff and navigable waters, to reduce regulatory burdens on industry and agriculture.

The Increasing Investor Opportunities Act grants closed-end investment companies greater authority to invest their assets in private funds. This legislation prevents the SEC and national stock exchanges from imposing restrictions solely based on a company's investment in private funds. Importantly, this new flexibility does not alter existing fiduciary duties or requirements related to asset valuation and liquidity management.

The Electric Supply Chain Act directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct comprehensive assessments of the nation's electricity generation and transmission supply chain. These required reports must detail risks, security concerns, manufacturing hurdles, and reliance on foreign entities. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the domestic supply chain for electricity components and critical materials through regular analysis and recommendations to Congress.

The State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act mandates that regulated electric utilities must update their long-term planning to ensure a reliable 10-year power supply. This requires utilities to maintain or contract for power from generation facilities capable of continuous operation, defined by onsite fuel reserves or guaranteed supply contracts. State regulators are given strict deadlines to adopt these new reliability standards unless they have already taken substantial action on the matter.

This Joint Resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the Miles City Field Office's Resource Management Plan Amendment. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this action immediately nullifies the BLM's decision and prevents it from taking effect.

This bill formally expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management's North Dakota Field Office regarding its Resource Management Plan. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this legislation voids the BLM's submitted rule, preventing it from taking effect. Essentially, Congress is vetoing the BLM's proposed management plan for North Dakota.

This bill expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management concerning the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure ensures that the BLM's submitted rule will have no legal force or effect.

The Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act ensures that tax deadlines postponed by the IRS due to major disasters, fires, or acts of war are also applied to the time limits for claiming tax credits or refunds. This legislation also mandates that the IRS must adjust collection notice deadlines to account for these disaster-related extensions. Essentially, it provides taxpayers with the same amount of extra time for refunds and payment obligations as they receive for filing.

This Act officially establishes the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site, designating approximately 40 acres of land on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. It places this specific Tribal land into a permanent "restricted fee status" under the joint ownership of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. This status protects the land from taxation and transfer without Congressional approval, ensuring its use is limited to purposes outlined in the Tribes' covenant, explicitly excluding gaming activities.

This joint resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan." By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this action immediately nullifies the BLM's submitted rule. Consequently, the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan will not take effect as a regulation.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's rule regarding the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision. If enacted, this disapproval would prevent the submitted rule from taking effect.

This bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, within one year of enactment. The Secretary must first notify the next of kin regarding the planned removal. Upon notification, the remains will be released to the next of kin or the VA will arrange final disposition if the family does not respond.

This resolution establishes special rules for the House of Representatives to consider several bills addressing water pollution, investment company regulations, electricity supply chains, utility standards, natural gas authorizations, and the disinterment of a veteran's remains. It sets strict limits on debate, specifies which amendments are in order, and waives various procedural objections for each measure. The overall effect is to streamline the process for debating and voting on these distinct legislative items.

The Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025 aims to streamline the federal review and approval process for state wildlife conservation plans under the Pittman-Robertson Act. This legislation establishes a firm 180-day deadline for the Secretary of the Interior to grant final approval after a state submits its comprehensive plan. If the deadline is missed, the Secretary must report the reasons for the delay to key Congressional committees.

The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends critical funding programs for counties containing federal lands through fiscal year 2026. This legislation ensures the continuation of secure payments and resource advisory committee authorities established under the original 2000 Act. It also streamlines payment elections for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 by carrying over the previous year's choice. Finally, the bill includes technical corrections to improve the administration of these rural support programs.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's rule regarding the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision. If enacted, this action would nullify the submitted rule, preventing it from taking effect.

The Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act requires local school districts to grant parents specific rights regarding foreign influence in their schools. Upon written request, parents can review curriculum materials and receive disclosures about funding, agreements, and staff compensation linked to foreign governments or entities of concern. These requirements are a condition for receiving federal education funds, ensuring greater transparency for parents.

The **Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act (PROTECT Our Kids Act)** prohibits federal education funds from going to elementary or secondary schools that partner with, are supported by, or receive resources from entities directly or indirectly connected to the Government of the People's Republic of China, such as Confucius Institutes. This prohibition takes effect one year after enactment. Schools with existing contracts related to these prohibited activities may apply for a temporary waiver under specific conditions.