Legislative Activity

The Protect America's Workforce Act nullifies a specific Executive Order concerning exclusions from federal labor-management relations programs, immediately voiding its legal power and halting federal spending to enforce it. This legislation also ensures that all existing collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and unions remain valid until their original expiration dates.

The Labor Enforcement to Securely Protect Workers (LETS Protect Workers) Act significantly increases civil penalties for violations across major federal labor laws, including child labor, wage and hour, and workplace safety standards. It strengthens enforcement mechanisms for mine safety violations and retaliation against miners, while also establishing new penalties for employer unfair labor practices under the National Labor Relations Act. Furthermore, the bill enhances enforcement for health plan parity and makes certain recordkeeping failures under OSHA and FLSA continuing violations.

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.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California. The building will now be known as the Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building. This designation requires all future official references to use the new name.

The Make Housing Affordable and Defend Democracy Act aims to increase housing accessibility through several tax incentives while simultaneously rescinding significant funding previously allocated for immigration enforcement. Key provisions establish new tax credits for first-time homebuyers, builders of starter homes, and the conversion of commercial buildings into affordable rentals. Additionally, the bill introduces a Renter Tax Credit for those spending over 30% of their income on rent, with an option for monthly advance payments.

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.

This bill, the Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act, mandates that the Small Business Administrator must attend federal meetings focused on cooperatives and employee ownership. It also requires the SBA to expand outreach for its investment company program to include current partners. Finally, the legislation requires the SBA to quickly implement existing duties related to promoting employee ownership and cooperatives.

The Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act officially includes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) in the Small Business Administration's (SBA) microloan program. This legislation ensures that CNMI businesses have access to the same small loan opportunities currently available to other territories like Guam. The bill makes necessary technical updates to the Small Business Act to reflect this inclusion.

The AI for Mainstreet Act requires Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to provide guidance, training, and outreach to small businesses on effectively and securely integrating artificial intelligence into their operations. This assistance will cover areas like cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance. The bill utilizes the existing definition of AI from the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. Importantly, this Act does not authorize any new funding for these expanded responsibilities.

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 Main Street Parity Act modifies the eligibility criteria for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans used for facility acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion. This legislation streamlines the requirements by removing two specific conditions previously listed under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. The bill makes technical adjustments to ensure the remaining loan criteria are consistent and up-to-date.

The 504 Program Risk Oversight Act mandates that the Small Business Administration (SBA) conduct an annual, detailed risk analysis of its entire portfolio of guaranteed 504 loans. The SBA Administrator must then submit a comprehensive report detailing this risk profile—broken down by industry, loan size, and business age—to Congress annually. This report must also outline steps taken to mitigate identified risks and will be made publicly available shortly after submission.

The AI–WISE Act mandates the Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop and provide free, accessible educational resources and training modules on Artificial Intelligence for small businesses. These resources must cover AI fundamentals, risk management, privacy, and practical application, ensuring the content is current and unbiased. The bill explicitly states that no new funding is authorized, requiring the SBA to implement these educational requirements using existing budgetary allocations.

The Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025 establishes strict new standards for the use of non-deadly force by federal immigration personnel, requiring proportionality and de-escalation efforts. The bill mandates identification requirements, restricts the use of certain crowd-control equipment, and imposes new body camera and detailed reporting mandates. Furthermore, it creates affirmative duties for officers to intervene against excessive force and requires annual training on these new policies.

The Restoring Access for Detainees Act aims to reinstate and expand free communication services for individuals in civil immigration detention. It mandates the provision of free phone calls, including 200 free outgoing minutes monthly, specifically for contacting family and legal counsel. Furthermore, the bill ensures private, unmonitored communication opportunities with attorneys and certain government officials upon arrival in custody.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the Department of Agriculture should utilize its existing contingency funds and interchange authority to ensure the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) remains fully funded. The bill specifically urges the administration to immediately use these resources to finance SNAP operations, particularly during potential government funding lapses. This action is deemed crucial to support millions of vulnerable Americans, including children, seniors, and veterans, who rely on these benefits.

This resolution designates October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month to highlight the widespread and devastating impact of intimate partner violence across all demographics. It recognizes the urgent need to eliminate domestic violence and supports increased funding for intervention and prevention programs. The resolution underscores the severe physical, emotional, and economic toll this abuse takes on individuals, families, and communities.

This resolution officially recognizes the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States, honoring its rich cultural significance and traditions of remembrance. It connects the spirit of honoring ancestors to the need for compassion and accountability regarding lives lost in immigration detention. The bill urges federal agencies to protect the dignity and rights of individuals in custody, especially during culturally significant times. Ultimately, it calls for honoring human dignity through remembrance and ensuring humane treatment for all.

The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act provides relief for federal employees and certain contractors during government shutdowns lasting at least 14 days. During these periods, the bill suspends all federal student loan payments and stops interest accrual for affected individuals. Furthermore, these suspended months count toward loan forgiveness eligibility, and payments must be reported positively to credit agencies.