Legislative Activity

This bill mandates the President to withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Venezuela. This action is required unless Congress has formally declared war or passed specific legislation authorizing the use of military force in that country.

This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem for high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles of impeachment charge her with willfully refusing to comply with Congressional oversight laws and violating the Impoundment Control Act by improperly withholding funds. Further articles allege she directed widespread misconduct by ICE agents that violated federal law and constitutional rights, and misused taxpayer funds for personal gain through improper contracting.

This resolution is an official inquiry demanding the President and Secretary of State provide the House of Representatives with specific documents regarding the Administration's stance on Greenland. It specifically seeks records concerning U.S. ownership plans, policy toward Danish sovereignty, and security assessments related to the U.S.-Denmark defense agreement. The bill also requires documentation of all related communications between U.S. officials and private citizens, Danish/Greenlandic authorities, or NATO allies.

This bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to temporarily exclude certain False Claims Act recoveries from being deposited into the Crime Victims Fund through fiscal year 2029. It also mandates a comprehensive audit by the Department of Justice Inspector General on the Fund's sustainability and the impact of recent legislative changes. The resulting report will provide recommendations for improving the Fund's effectiveness and oversight.

The **No Funds for NATO Invasion Act** prohibits the use of any federal funds for an invasion of any territory belonging to a member nation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Furthermore, the bill bars U.S. officials from taking any action to execute such an invasion.

This resolution commemorates the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson shooting, honoring the six victims who lost their lives and the thirteen injured. It recognizes the courage of survivors, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, and acknowledges her national advocacy against gun violence. The bill reaffirms a commitment to civility, condemning political violence while celebrating the resilience of the Tucson community.

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for military force in or against Venezuela through the end of 2026. This restriction remains in place unless Congress formally declares war or passes a new, specific authorization for military action that complies with the War Powers Resolution. An exception is made for necessary defensive actions, such as repelling a sudden attack.

The NIH Clinical Trial Integrity Act mandates the public registration and timely reporting of results for all NIH-funded clinical trials. It also establishes strict diversity goals for participant recruitment based on race, ethnicity, age, and sex, requiring detailed plans to achieve representation. Furthermore, the bill authorizes a study on eliminating participant cost barriers and funds a national campaign to boost public awareness of diverse trial participation.

This bill directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. Such withdrawal must occur unless Congress has explicitly authorized the military action through a declaration of war or a specific use of force authorization. The directive is issued under the authority of the War Powers Resolution.

The Restore Trust in Government Act establishes strict new federal restrictions on senior government officials and their immediate families regarding the ownership and trading of specific financial investments. Covered individuals must divest existing investments that fall under the law's definition within a set timeframe, with limited exceptions. Violators face significant financial penalties, including a 10% fee on the investment value and disgorgement of any profits earned from prohibited transactions.

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

The Protect America's Workforce Act nullifies a specific Executive Order issued in March 2025 concerning exclusions from federal labor-management relations programs. This legislation ensures that any existing collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and employee unions remain fully in effect until their stated expiration dates. The Act also prohibits the use of federal funds to implement the overturned Executive Order.

This concurrent resolution commends state and local governments for championing reproductive rights as human rights following the overturning of *Roe v. Wade*. It declares that denying abortion care leads to severe health risks and highlights the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes across the U.S. The resolution urges states to repeal abortion restrictions and affirm that reproductive rights are fundamental human rights.

The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act aims to overhaul immigration detention by establishing mandatory, high standards based on ABA guidelines and increasing transparency through rigorous, unannounced inspections. The bill prohibits the use of private, for-profit detention facilities within three years and ends the mandatory detention of most noncitizens, prioritizing release or community-based alternatives. Furthermore, it establishes new due process rights, including timely custody hearings, a presumption of release, and prohibitions on detaining children or using solitary confinement.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act focuses primarily on improving pediatric drug development and ensuring patient access to necessary treatments. This legislation mandates new research requirements for molecularly targeted pediatric cancer drugs, strengthens FDA enforcement of pediatric study completion, and extends incentives for developing drugs for rare pediatric diseases. Additionally, the bill updates organ transplant network functions and establishes an Abraham Accords Office within the FDA to enhance international regulatory cooperation.

The Global Respect Act aims to promote and protect the human rights of LGBTQI individuals worldwide. It mandates the President to identify and report foreign persons responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI people, leading to their inadmissibility to the United States. Furthermore, the Act requires enhanced tracking and reporting of violence and discrimination targeting individuals based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics in the annual human rights reports.

The Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 aims to strengthen domestic food security by repealing specific sections of a prior reconciliation act. This action effectively revives the original laws that were previously amended by the repealed provisions. The bill seeks to revert existing agricultural and food-related statutes to their pre-amendment status.

The PAID OFF Act of 2025 aims to strengthen oversight of foreign influence by limiting exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) for agents representing entities owned or controlled by designated "countries of concern." This legislation establishes a formal process requiring Congressional approval via a joint resolution for the Secretary of State to update this list of concerning nations. These significant changes are set to terminate five years after the Act's enactment.

The CLEAR Path Act aims to reduce conflicts of interest for senior officials leaving government service by imposing extended post-employment restrictions. Specifically, it prohibits individuals who held Senate-confirmed positions from lobbying on behalf of foreign governmental entities from "countries of concern" before U.S. officials. The bill also establishes a formal Congressional approval process for the Secretary of State to modify the list of designated countries of concern.

The Fire Innovation Unit Act establishes a pilot program for deploying and demonstrating new wildfire prevention, detection, communication, response, and mitigation technologies through public-private partnerships. The Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior must create this program within one year to test innovations in areas like fuels reduction, modeling, and remote sensing. The goal is to evaluate promising technologies for effectiveness and scalability, coordinating testing between private entities and federal, state, and local fire agencies. The Secretaries will report annually to Congress on the program's progress and recommendations for broader technology adoption.