Legislative Activity

The DEPOTS Act authorizes the Secretary of Defense to eliminate internal accounting charges and depreciation debt for military depots and arsenals affected by government-ordered mission realignments. This measure streamlines financial management by allowing for the write-off of non-revenue-generating capital assets while ensuring the recovery of previous cash outlays. The authority is strictly limited to internal Department of Defense accounts and does not apply to commercial contractor obligations.

The Depot Data Transparency Act enhances oversight of military maintenance by requiring the Department of Defense to include specific dollar amounts in its annual depot-level maintenance and repair reports. By mandating a financial breakdown for each covered depot, the bill provides greater transparency regarding how maintenance funds are allocated and spent across public and private sectors.

The Permanent CBDC Ban Act seeks to codify a long-term prohibition on the issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the Federal Reserve. By amending the Federal Reserve Act, this legislation aims to permanently restrict the government from implementing a digital dollar.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' position that the modern Senate filibuster is unconstitutional and undermines the legislative balance between the two chambers. It argues that the filibuster acts as a procedural veto that disenfranchises voters and prevents the Senate from considering House-passed legislation. Consequently, the House calls on the Senate to reform its rules to restore majority rule and ensure that legislation receives a timely floor vote.

The Medicaid Equal Standards Act mandates that states implement an asset (resources) test for adults covered under the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, beginning January 1, 2029. This test will set an initial $10,000 limit on countable resources for eligibility determination. States retain the option to set a lower threshold or count normally excluded assets. This requirement applies at initial enrollment and subsequent eligibility redeterminations.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' view that the Senate's current filibuster rules undermine the Constitution's design for two co-equal, majoritarian legislative bodies. It finds that the modern filibuster acts as a minority veto, preventing votes on legislation supported by the House majority and disenfranchising their constituents. Therefore, the House urges the Senate to reform its rules to ensure majority rule prevails on ordinary legislation.

The You Own the Data Act (YODA) establishes that users own the data they create and grants them significant rights over how it is collected, used, and shared by commercial entities. This bill prohibits sharing user contacts without explicit written consent and mandates that companies provide users with access to, correction of, and the ability to delete their collected data. Furthermore, it imposes strict limits on data retention, requires clear privacy notices, and establishes enforcement mechanisms through the FTC, State Attorneys General, and a private right of action.

The SAFE Olympic Sports Act mandates that national governing bodies for sports require athletes to participate in competitions corresponding to their biological sex, defined as male or female determined at conception. This requirement applies to the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, and other sanctioned events. Furthermore, the bill protects the sanctioning of previously established, single-sex amateur athletic competitions.

The District of Columbia Medicaid Fairness Act adjusts the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) used for calculating D.C.'s Medicaid funding. The bill establishes a temporary, declining federal matching rate for D.C. between 70% and 55% through fiscal year 2029. After 2029, D.C.'s FMAP will revert to the standard calculation method.

The Natural Gas Export Expansion Act aims to boost the U.S. economy by streamlining and expediting the approval process for exporting natural gas to allied nations. This legislation removes previous regulatory hurdles, ensuring faster authorization for exports, while maintaining exclusions for sanctioned countries or those deemed national security risks. Furthermore, it automatically approves natural gas trade with Canada and Mexico.

This bill amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to adjust the timing of Congress's summer adjournment. It moves the end date of the summer break earlier, shifting key deadlines from July 31st to June 30th. Additionally, the legislation changes the required return date after Labor Day to the first Monday in August. These changes will take effect starting with the second session of the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

This resolution supports designating July as "American Families Month" to recognize the vital role of strong, stably married, two-parent households in promoting social stability and positive child outcomes. It asserts that the nuclear family structure is foundational to American society and expresses concern over declining marriage rates. The goal is to raise public awareness about the benefits of stable families and encourage supportive policies.

This joint resolution expresses support for designating September 12th annually as "The Day of the Bible" to honor the historical significance of the Bible in shaping American culture and values. The resolution specifically commemorates the anniversary of the 1782 Congressional approval for printing the first complete English Bible in the United States. If enacted, it would require the President to issue an annual proclamation encouraging citizens to observe the day.

This resolution commends the heroic efforts and courageous response of the Coast Guard, specifically Air Station Corpus Christi and the crew of CG-6553, following catastrophic flooding in central Texas. It specifically honors the crew for successfully executing dangerous rescues amid severe weather and recognizes the broader Coast Guard deployment. Furthermore, the resolution extends gratitude to all federal, state, local responders, and volunteers who aided in the disaster relief efforts.

The Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act allows the President, via an agency head, to terminate collective bargaining agreement provisions upon taking office, ensuring presidential directives supersede conflicting agreements. This authority is limited to incoming Presidents, not incumbents. The agency head is required to notify the exclusive representative of the termination or conflicting provisions.

The Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025 restricts the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from using emergency declarations to enact gun control measures. This bill specifically prevents the use of the National Emergencies Act and the Public Health Service Act for imposing new firearm restrictions. Furthermore, it amends disaster relief law to prohibit federal disaster declarations from banning the possession, sale, or transfer of firearms, ammunition, or related accessories.

The Return to Sender Act focuses on fiscal cleanup by immediately rescinding all unspent funds previously allocated under sections 70002 and 70003 of Public Law 117-169. This legislation not only reclaims the leftover money but also completely repeals the original statutory sections that authorized that funding. In essence, it cancels outdated funding mechanisms and returns the associated balances to the general treasury.

The "End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act" terminates FEMA's program that funds shelters and services for migrants, which aimed to reduce overcrowding in Customs and Border Protection facilities. It also rescinds any remaining funds allocated to FEMA from previous appropriations acts that were intended for Customs and Border Protection operations.

The "Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act" prohibits senior federal employees, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading specific financial instruments like stocks and commodities, with exceptions for diversified investment funds and U.S. Treasury securities. Violators will face financial penalties, including disgorgement of profits and civil fines, and must annually certify their compliance. The Act also mandates a GAO audit and provides additional resources to the Office of Government Ethics for enforcement.

The Cost Estimates Improvement Act requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) to include the impact of debt servicing costs in their official legislative cost estimates. This legislation aims to provide a more comprehensive view of the long-term fiscal consequences of proposed federal spending and tax policies.