Legislative Activity

This bill allows the House to quickly consider and vote on the Senate's version of the budget resolution for fiscal year 2025, which includes budget guidelines for fiscal years 2026-2034. It also pauses the timeline for a resolution to end the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025.

This bill outlines the procedures for the House of Representatives to consider several joint resolutions and bills, including those related to consumer financial protection rules on overdraft lending and digital payment applications, limitations on district courts' injunctive relief authority, and amendments to the National Voter Registration Act requiring proof of citizenship. It sets debate times, waives certain points of order, and specifies amendment processes for each item. The bill also addresses House Resolutions 293 and 164.

This bill sets the rules for the House of Representatives to consider three separate measures: disapproving two Department of Energy rules on energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers/freezers and commercial refrigerators/freezers, and amending the Higher Education Act to strengthen disclosure requirements for foreign gifts and contracts while prohibiting contracts with certain foreign entities. It outlines debate times, amendment procedures, and waives certain procedural rules to expedite the consideration of these measures.

The "Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act" restricts federal funds from being used by foreign and domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish abortion-related items, or support entities that do so. This includes barring funds for referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training related to abortions. The restrictions do not apply to abortions in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is at risk.

This bill allocates $8,544,397.95 for the Committee on Rules' expenses in the 119th Congress, divided equally between the first and second sessions. Payments must be made through vouchers approved by the Chairman and the House Administration Committee. All funds are subject to the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.

The Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2025 aims to increase government transparency and accountability by revising the review process for regulations with significant economic impacts, requiring more thorough analysis and stakeholder consultation. It mandates agencies to select regulatory options that maximize net benefits and enhances the oversight role of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The act also broadens the application of unfunded mandate restrictions to include independent regulatory agencies and allows for judicial review of certain regulatory compliance issues.

The "Qualified Immunity Act of 2025" codifies qualified immunity for law enforcement officers, protecting them from liability unless the violated right was clearly established, or no reasonable officer would have known their conduct was unlawful. It also protects employing agencies and local governments from liability if the officer acted within their employment scope. This act aims to balance accountability with the need to protect officers from harassment and liability when performing duties reasonably. The changes will take effect 180 days after enactment.

The "Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act" prohibits the Secretary from providing Title X funding to any entity that performs abortions or provides funds to other entities that perform abortions, with exceptions only for abortions resulting from rape, incest, or to save the woman's life. It requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress with a list of all entities receiving Title X grants. The report must include the number of abortions performed under the exceptions, the date of the latest certification for each entity receiving a Title X grant, and a list of each entity to which a Title X grantee makes funds available.

The "Grant Integrity and Border Security Act" mandates that applicants for federal grants must certify they have not, are not, and will not violate laws against bringing in or harboring undocumented immigrants. The Act allows federal agencies to withhold funds from grantees found in violation of immigration laws. It also requires the Attorney General to provide information on individuals convicted or suspected of violating these laws.