Legislative Activity

The CLEAN DC Act of 2025 aims to repeal most provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, effectively reverting policing and justice laws to their pre-2022 status. This legislation seeks to undo the majority of changes made by the previous act. However, it specifically preserves the effects of two distinct subtitles from the 2022 Act.

This bill would require the District of Columbia to recognize valid concealed carry permits or the legal right to carry a concealed firearm held by Members of Congress from their home states. Specifically, it allows Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners to carry a concealed firearm in D.C. provided they meet federal eligibility requirements and carry proper identification.

The Lanier Parks Local Access Act modifies the challenge cost-sharing program for managing recreation facilities. This change allows fees collected at one recreation site to count toward the cost-sharing requirements for any recreation facility within the broader civil works project area. This broadens the scope for how local cost-sharing obligations are calculated.

This Joint Resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a recent rule issued by the Department of Energy concerning energy conservation programs. Specifically, it rejects the DOE's proposed requirements for certification, labeling, and enforcement for certain consumer products and commercial equipment. If enacted, this resolution will prevent the specified DOE rule from taking effect.

The Constitutional Hearing Protection Act aims to treat firearm silencers equally under federal tax law by updating definitions and removing certain registration requirements if existing firearm laws are followed. The bill also preempts state and local governments from imposing special taxes or registration burdens on silencers. Furthermore, it mandates the destruction of existing federal records identifying silencer owners within one year of enactment.

The Postal Service Transparency and Review Act requires the U.S. Postal Service to submit any proposed significant changes to mail service to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for review at least 180 days in advance. The USPS cannot spend money or implement the change until the PRC issues an advisory opinion. Furthermore, Congress retains the authority to disapprove of the proposed change through a joint resolution following the PRC's review.

The SHORT Act aims to reform federal firearms regulations by redefining what constitutes a "firearm" for tax purposes, largely excluding antique or collector's items. It eliminates disparate federal treatment for short-barreled rifles and shotguns used lawfully and preempts state and local governments from imposing special taxes or registration requirements on these specific weapons. Furthermore, the bill mandates the destruction of certain existing federal registration and transfer records related to defined firearms.

This bill constitutes the Articles of Impeachment filed by the House of Representatives against Chief Judge John James McConnell Jr. of the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island. The articles charge the Judge with high crimes and misdemeanors based on allegations of political bias and significant conflicts of interest. Specifically, the accusations cite his political donations, public statements regarding former President Trump, and his leadership role in a non-profit organization funded by a party in a case he presided over. The resolution formally seeks his removal from the federal bench.

This bill proposes withholding 50% of federal transportation funds from Washington, D.C., if the Mayor does not remove the "Black Lives Matter" phrase from Black Lives Matter Plaza and all D.C. government materials within 60 days. It also requires the redesignation of the Plaza as Liberty Plaza.

This bill disapproves and nullifies a rule issued by the Federal Reserve System regarding quality control standards for automated valuation models (AVMs). By disapproving this rule, Congress prevents the Federal Reserve from implementing new standards for AVMs.

This bill disapproves and nullifies a rule issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation concerning quality control standards for automated valuation models. The effect of the bill is to prevent the FDIC from enforcing the specified rule.

This bill disapproves and nullifies a rule issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The rule concerned anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing programs. It also related to suspicious activity report filing requirements for registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Department of Education's "Postsecondary Student Success Grant" rule. By disapproving the rule, Congress prevents the Department of Education from implementing the grant program as outlined in the rule.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule on New Source Performance Standards Review for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels. The rule pertains to standards for storage vessels, including those containing petroleum liquids.

This bill disapproves of and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's updated rule concerning lead and copper levels in national drinking water regulations. By disapproving the rule, the existing regulations regarding lead and copper in drinking water will remain in effect.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule concerning revisions to the regulation of Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

This bill disapproves and nullifies a rule issued by the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding quality control standards for automated valuation models used in housing appraisals. By disapproving this rule, Congress prevents it from taking effect.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program rule. The CMMC program aimed to establish cybersecurity standards for defense contractors. By disapproving the rule, the bill prevents the implementation of these cybersecurity standards as they were defined in the rule.

This bill disapproves and nullifies a Medicare rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning the 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update and related Medicare policies.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the National Credit Union Administration's rule regarding quality control standards for automated valuation models.