Legislative Activity

This bill reaffirms the strong alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, emphasizing its importance for security, economic growth, and shared values. It recognizes the deep economic ties, the contributions of Korean Americans, and continued commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty. The bill also supports strengthening security, economic, and cultural bonds between the two nations, and celebrates Korean Culture-Kimchi Day.

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 aims to combat sophisticated, cross-jurisdictional organized retail and supply chain theft. It achieves this by strengthening federal laws regarding money laundering and stolen property offenses, including lowering monetary thresholds for prosecution. Furthermore, the bill establishes a dedicated Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate federal, state, and local enforcement efforts against these criminal organizations.

This resolution reaffirms the foundational U.S. commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan policy toward Taiwan. It underscores that peace and stability in the region are vital to U.S. interests and opposes any non-peaceful efforts to determine Taiwan's future. The bill affirms the U.S. commitment to providing Taiwan with defensive arms and maintaining the capacity to resist coercion.

This resolution supports designating May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day." It aims to raise awareness about the significant mental health challenges and barriers to care faced by the AANHPI community. The bill encourages improving mental health literacy, increasing culturally competent providers, and adopting policies to better serve these diverse populations.

This resolution officially designates the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week. It recognizes the vital role of public school teachers and highlights their key priorities, including support for existing federal protections and funding. Furthermore, the bill encourages leaders to engage directly with teachers to ensure their expertise informs education policy.

This bill expresses support for designating May 5th as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It calls for national observance to honor victims and show solidarity with their families. Additionally, the legislation recommends the Department of Justice commission an updated study on this ongoing crisis.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives commending public servants for their dedication to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to the American people. It specifically designates the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week. The bill honors the millions of federal, state, and local employees and uniformed service members who support the economy and democratic foundations of the nation.

This resolution condemns the antisemitic rhetoric spread by prominent online personalities, citing specific examples from Hasan Piker and Candace Owens. It urges social media platforms and public leaders to denounce this hate-filled content and take action against its dissemination. The bill emphasizes that such online narratives contribute to real-world harm against Jewish communities.

This bill officially designates May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It calls for nationwide recognition and celebration of the significant contributions, achievements, and history of these communities to the United States. The measure emphasizes that these communities enhance the nation's diversity and strength.

This resolution supports designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month." It recognizes the critical role native plants play in supporting healthy ecosystems, wildlife, and environmental resilience across the United States. The designation aims to highlight the importance of these vital natural resources.

This Act nullifies three specific Department of State rules concerning foreign assistance, effectively treating them as if they never existed. It prohibits any federal agency from implementing or enforcing these rules, or any substantially similar future policies. The legislation aims to prevent the enforcement of rules related to "Protecting Life," "Discriminatory Equity Ideology," and "Gender Ideology" in foreign aid.

The Clean Energy Workforce Act establishes grant programs to bolster career and technical education for jobs in clean energy and related fields. These grants will support the development of specialized curricula and the modernization of educational facilities to align with renewable energy practices. The goal is to prepare students for in-demand careers in climate change mitigation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sectors.

The Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026 amends existing law to mandate the identification of marine mammal species threatened by climate change. It requires the development of specific Climate Impact Management Plans to conserve and recover these at-risk populations. The bill also establishes a federal monitoring program to track climate impacts and ensures all agencies coordinate to support these conservation efforts.

This resolution commends the Holy See for its enduring diplomatic relationship with Taiwan and affirms Congress's strong support for its preservation. It highlights Taiwan's exemplary record on religious freedom compared to the People's Republic of China. The bill encourages further high-level engagement between the Vatican and Taiwan to strengthen their partnership.

The Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency (WISE) Act requires states receiving federal water infrastructure grants to dedicate at least 20% of those funds toward projects focused on green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency, or other innovative environmental solutions. This mandate applies as long as sufficient eligible project applications are available.

This resolution expresses support for honoring Earth Day and reaffirms Congress's commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. It recognizes the historical impact of Earth Day on the modern environmental movement and calls for continued action against threats like climate change and pollution. The bill urges immediate steps to reduce emissions, address environmental injustices, and ensure a healthy planet for future generations.

The Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 affirms the critical importance of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to U.S. national security amidst Russian aggression. This bill mandates that the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense deliver a comprehensive report to Congress detailing emerging military, cyber, and political threats to the Baltic states. The report must also recommend specific actions to enhance U.S. and NATO defense cooperation and bolster Baltic resilience.

The Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026 strengthens federal oversight of energy markets by enhancing penalties for market manipulation. This act grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the authority to prohibit individuals or entities who violate energy trading rules from participating in the buying or selling of electricity or natural gas. Furthermore, it criminalizes the willful submission of false information to federal or private price reporting agencies concerning natural gas transactions.

The Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned Act (SERVE Act) extends eligibility for key Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to former service members who were discharged based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. This includes access to hospital care, mental health services, national cemetery burial, Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance, and housing loans. The bill also mandates the VA Secretary to conduct outreach regarding these newly available benefits.

This resolution expresses strong support for open water lifeguards, recognizing their critical role as first responders and emergency response providers. It urges federal agencies to formally acknowledge the essential, lifesaving work these individuals perform, often at great personal risk. The bill calls for lifeguards to be treated as emergency responders, including eligibility for priority access to resources during public health emergencies.