Legislative Activity

This bill disapproves and nullifies a Department of Energy rule concerning energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial equipment. The specific rule in question is identified in the Federal Register, volume 89, page 81994.

The Postal Service Transparency and Review Act increases oversight of the Postal Service by requiring them to submit proposals to the Postal Regulatory Commission for advisory opinions before implementing significant service changes. The Postal Service is prohibited from acting on the proposed change before the Commission issues its advisory opinion. The Commission can suspend implementation if the Postal Service fails to seek a required advisory opinion, and mandates that mail service levels return to pre-change levels until an advisory opinion is sought. Congress can disapprove the Postal Service's proposal via joint resolution.

The "Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act" or "SHORT Act" modifies firearm regulations by redefining "firearm" under the National Firearms Act, removing short-barreled rifles and shotguns from certain restrictions, and preempting state laws that tax, mark, record, or register these weapons. The Act also mandates the destruction of records related to these specific weapons held by the Attorney General.

This resolution calls for the impeachment of Chief Judge John James McConnell Jr. of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, citing high crimes and misdemeanors. It accuses Judge McConnell Jr. of demonstrating political bias through financial contributions and public comments, impairing his ability to fairly judge cases involving President Trump. Additionally, it alleges a conflict of interest due to his position on the Board of Directors for Crossroads Rhode Island, which receives significant funding from the State of Rhode Island, a plaintiff in a case over which he presided.

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 the Department of the Interior's rule updating regulations for oil, gas, and sulfur operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. The rule, which addresses high-pressure, high-temperature conditions, will not go into effect.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Securities and Exchange Commission's rule concerning reporting requirements for investment companies and guidance on liquidity risk management. The rule, which impacts Form N-PORT and Form N-CEN reporting, will not be implemented following this disapproval.

This bill disapproves and nullifies a rule issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network concerning anti-money laundering regulations for residential real estate transfers.

This bill disapproves and invalidates a rule issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection concerning quality control standards for automated valuation models.

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.