Legislative Activity

This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to consider several key pieces of legislation, including the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, the federal budget resolution, and a stopgap funding measure. It also sets terms for debating bills regarding Social Security disability insurance, congressional stock trading restrictions, and federal banking law improvements. These rules streamline floor proceedings by limiting debate, defining amendment processes, and waiving procedural objections to facilitate efficient voting.

This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on four distinct pieces of legislation. These include bills to make daylight saving time permanent, authorize fiscal year 2027 national security and State Department appropriations, improve veterans' benefits, and prohibit the use of specific merchant category codes for firearms retailers. The resolution sets specific rules for floor debate, amendment processes, and final voting procedures for each measure.

The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025 requires institutions receiving federal student aid (Title IV) to annually certify they will not participate in non-expressive commercial boycotts against U.S. strategic partners. Furthermore, institutions seeking Title VI funding must certify that they will maintain reciprocal academic and research exchange opportunities with these partners. Failure to certify results in ineligibility for federal funding programs.

This bill temporarily waives a House rule requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a Rules Committee report on the same day it is presented. This waiver specifically applies to resolutions related to budget reconciliation measures reported through June 5, 2026.

The Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 mandates that hospitals use unique identifiers when billing for services provided at off-campus outpatient departments to ensure greater clarity and accountability. By requiring these specific identifiers on all insurance claims, the bill aims to prevent deceptive billing practices and protect patients from hidden costs. The legislation also establishes a reporting process for violations and authorizes the Secretary of Labor to impose civil penalties on non-compliant facilities.

This bill officially recognizes the 175th anniversary of the founding of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, the first secret society for college women. It congratulates the organization on this milestone and acknowledges the significant contributions of its members across various fields. The resolution further recognizes members for their dedication to personal growth, friendship, and community enrichment.

The Workforce Investments Accountability Act modernizes the performance accountability system for workforce programs by updating key metrics, improving data transparency, and establishing a tiered structure for performance-based sanctions. The bill also mandates that local workforce areas dedicate at least 50 percent of their allocated funds toward direct training services. These reforms aim to enhance program effectiveness, increase accountability, and ensure better outcomes for participants.

This resolution establishes the procedural rules for House floor consideration of three specific bills: H.R. 556, regarding the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands; H.R. 1958, concerning the inadmissibility and deportation of non-citizens convicted of government fraud or benefit abuse; and H.R. 4638, regarding the inadmissibility and deportation of non-citizens convicted of harming law enforcement animals. It outlines the terms for debate, amendment, and final voting for each measure. Additionally, the resolution sets guidelines for motions to suspend the rules regarding a balanced budget amendment.

The Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026 mandates the permanent debarment of child care providers from federal assistance programs if they are found to have committed fraud. This legislation ensures cross-program accountability by requiring that providers barred from the Child Care and Development Block Grant or the Child and Adult Care Food Program are disqualified from both.

This resolution establishes the specific procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on consolidated appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147). It limits debate, pre-approves certain amendments, and streamlines the process for passing the necessary funding legislation. The measure also includes technical instructions for combining the text of several bills into the final engrossed version of H.R. 7148.

This bill establishes special, expedited procedures for the House to consider and pass a specific consolidated appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 7006). It significantly limits debate time and restricts amendments to only those pre-approved and printed by the Rules Committee. The process is designed to quickly move the major spending bill to a final vote.

The Official Time Reporting Act establishes a new annual reporting requirement for federal agencies regarding the time their employees spend on union business while on the clock. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must compile and publicly release a detailed report analyzing this "official time" usage, costs, and impact across the government. This legislation mandates transparency by requiring agencies to submit detailed data, including explanations for any increases in time usage, to OPM for inclusion in the public report.

This bill proposes to officially designate the composition "Here Rests in Honored Glory," by Donald B. Miller, as the national hymn of the United States. If enacted, this designation would be added to Chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code.

The Union Members Right to Know Act amends existing labor law to mandate greater transparency from labor organizations to their members. This bill requires unions to provide members with copies of their collective bargaining agreements and key governing documents like the constitution and bylaws. Furthermore, it establishes specific timelines and digital requirements for these disclosures to ensure members are fully informed of their rights and agreements.

This resolution establishes expedited consideration procedures in the House for several measures, including joint resolutions to disapprove Bureau of Land Management rules on Alaskan energy development. It also sets the floor process for considering a concurrent resolution denouncing socialism and bills related to repealing natural gas export restrictions and D.C. policing laws. The resolution streamlines debate and voting for these specific legislative items by waiving certain procedural objections.

This bill formally elects Mr. Fong to serve as a member of the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security.

The SOAR Act Improvements Act modifies the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act by extending grant durations, expanding scholarship use to pre-kindergarten, and increasing the total available funds. It also updates accreditation timelines for participating schools and revises evaluation requirements, including new mandates for reporting on school safety incidents. Finally, this legislation extends the authorization for the scholarship program through fiscal year 2032.

This resolution concerns the House of Representatives agreeing to the Senate's amendment to H.R. 4, which addresses the rescission of specific budget authority requested by the President on June 3, 2025. By adopting this measure, the House formally accepts the Senate's changes to the bill canceling those proposed spending cuts. This action finalizes the legislative process for these specific budget rescissions under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

This resolution establishes the process for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on the Senate's amended version of the budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1). It allows the House to immediately take up the bill and vote on agreeing to the Senate's changes after a limited one-hour debate. This procedural measure streamlines the path for the reconciliation bill to move forward.

This resolution sets the expedited procedural path for the House of Representatives to consider a bill rescinding specific budget authority requested for rescission by the President on June 3, 2025. It waives standard procedural objections to ensure immediate consideration and limits debate to one hour before a final vote. The measure also exempts this specific action from certain time constraints normally imposed by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.