Legislative Activity

This resolution establishes the expedited process for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on two separate bills. The first bill proposes renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." The second bill imposes restrictions on Department of Homeland Security funding for higher education institutions associated with Confucius Institutes. The resolution strictly limits debate time and waives standard procedural hurdles for both measures.

The MEGOBARI Act expresses Congress's concern over Georgia's democratic backsliding and growing alignment with authoritarian states. It directs the Secretary of State to suspend the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission until Georgia demonstrates commitment to democratic principles and EU/NATO aspirations. Furthermore, the Act establishes a policy supporting Georgia's Western trajectory while mandating reports on Russian influence and authorizing targeted sanctions against officials undermining Georgian democracy or stability.

The ACES Act mandates a comprehensive study by the National Academies to investigate the prevalence and mortality rates of various cancers among active duty fixed-wing aircraft crew members due to potential service-related exposures. This legislation also extends the expiration date for certain limitations on veteran pension payments by one month. The study will analyze specific cancer types and utilize data from the VA, DoD, and other federal sources.

This joint resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a recent rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Specifically, it rejects the Service's decision to list the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt as an endangered or threatened species. By disapproving the rule, Congress nullifies the listing status for this specific smelt population.

The Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act requires manufacturers to clearly disclose if an internet-connected device, such as a smart speaker, has a built-in camera or microphone before purchase. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these disclosure rules as unfair business practices. This law specifically excludes standard personal electronics like phones and laptops from these new requirements.

The Youth Poisoning Protection Act bans consumer products containing a high concentration (10% or more by weight) of sodium nitrite, classifying them as banned hazardous products. This action aims to protect youth by removing these dangerous substances from general consumer markets. The ban does not affect commercial, industrial, or products already regulated as drugs, cosmetics, or specific food items.

The TICKET Act mandates transparent, all-inclusive pricing for event tickets, requiring sellers to display the total cost upfront. It bans the speculative sale of tickets that sellers do not yet possess and establishes clear refund requirements for canceled or postponed events. Furthermore, the bill enforces disclosures for resale tickets and directs the FTC to report on existing BOTS Act enforcement.

This resolution establishes expedited procedures for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on several joint resolutions aimed at disapproving recent rules from the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Environmental Protection Agency. It waives standard procedural hurdles to allow for quick debate and votes on overturning regulations concerning vehicle use in Glen Canyon, the listing of the Longfin Smelt, and various California vehicle emission standards. The measure also technically adjusts how the House counts legislative days for procedural purposes during a specific period later in the year.

The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act mandates the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to rapidly adopt key industry standards as federal safety rules for lithium-ion batteries in small electric vehicles and personal mobility devices. This legislation ensures these standards automatically update to the newest industry revisions unless the CPSC finds a revision compromises safety. Furthermore, the CPSC must report to Congress five years after enactment regarding battery hazards and compliance.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) significantly amends federal law to require individuals registering to vote in federal elections to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. This legislation mandates that states actively clean their voter rolls and cooperate with federal agencies to verify citizenship status. It establishes new criminal penalties for officials who fail to enforce these documentation requirements.

This concurrent resolution establishes the official, non-binding spending targets and revenue goals for the U.S. Government for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2034. It directs congressional committees to propose specific legislative changes to meet deficit reduction targets and raise the debt limit over the next decade. Furthermore, the bill sets procedural rules, centralizing authority with Budget Committee Chairs to manage compliance and adjust allocations based on economic baselines. Finally, the House section outlines a policy commitment to achieving economic growth through deregulation and significant cuts to mandatory federal spending.

The Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act makes a technical organizational change within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill specifically moves the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) to be situated directly within the Office of the Secretary. This clarifies the OSA's placement and reporting structure within the VA.

The No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 significantly restricts federal district courts from issuing injunctions that affect parties not directly involved in a lawsuit. An exception allows a specially convened, randomly selected three-judge panel to issue broad injunctions in multi-state lawsuits against the executive branch. Decisions made by this panel regarding injunctions can be appealed directly to the Supreme Court or the relevant circuit court at the losing party's discretion.

This bill seeks to formally reject a recent rule issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) concerning gross proceeds reporting by brokers for digital asset sales. Through this joint resolution, Congress is exercising its authority to disapprove the specific IRS regulation. Consequently, the proposed reporting requirement will not take effect.

This bill addresses the congressional budget process by setting expedited rules for the House to consider the Senate's fiscal year 2025 budget resolution. It limits debate to one hour before an immediate vote on the Senate's proposed spending levels for 2025 through 2034. Additionally, the measure temporarily pauses the calculation of calendar days for terminating a specific national emergency declared in April 2025.

This resolution establishes the expedited procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on several key items. It specifically fast-tracks the disapproval of two Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) rules concerning overdraft lending and digital payments. Additionally, it sets the debate structure for bills limiting injunctive relief in federal courts and requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration.

The Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act mandates an independent assessment of all notices sent by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure they are clearer, more concise, and easier for claimants to understand. The VA Secretary must implement the resulting recommendations within one year of receiving the assessment. Additionally, this bill slightly extends the expiration date for certain existing limits on veterans' pension payments.

This Act mandates a comprehensive study, conducted by the VA in partnership with the CDC, to determine the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma (liver cancer) among veterans who served in the Vietnam theater. The study will compare cancer rates in this veteran population against the general U.S. population and report findings to Congress. Additionally, the bill extends a current limitation on certain veteran pension payments until the end of 2031.

The Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act ensures that tax deadlines postponed by the IRS due to major disasters, fires, or acts of war are also applied to the time limits for claiming tax credits or refunds. This legislation also mandates that the IRS must adjust collection notice deadlines to account for these disaster-related extensions. Essentially, it provides taxpayers with the same amount of extra time for refunds and payment obligations as they receive for filing.

This resolution establishes expedited procedures for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on several key items, including disapproving specific rules from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. It waives standard procedural hurdles to allow immediate debate and final votes on measures concerning overdraft lending, digital payment applications, limitations on injunctive relief, and mandatory proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. The resolution tightly controls debate time for each measure before moving directly to a final vote.