Legislative Activity

This resolution establishes an expedited process for the House to immediately consider and vote on H.R. 999, a bill aimed at protecting an individual's access to contraceptives and a provider's ability to offer contraception and related information. The process bypasses standard procedural hurdles, limiting debate to one hour before moving directly to a final vote. This ensures swift consideration of the legislation protecting contraceptive access.

This bill expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a specific rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning adherence to the text of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). By utilizing the Congressional Review Act process, Congress is vetoing this particular HHS policy. Consequently, the disapproved HHS rule will have no legal force or effect.

The Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act prohibits states from interfering with or retaliating against individuals who provide or receive abortion services that are legal in the state where the service occurs. This protection extends to interstate travel for legal abortion care and the movement of FDA-approved abortion-related drugs across state lines. Individuals harmed by violations can sue in federal court for damages and legal fees.

This House resolution urges the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to withdraw a recent notice that would reduce opportunities for public comment on new regulations. It affirms the importance of robust public input in the rulemaking process, which directly affects millions of Americans. The resolution calls for HHS to maintain its existing, open procedures for gathering feedback before finalizing any policy changes.

The Broadband Incentives for Communities Act establishes a new grant program to help local governments streamline their processes for reviewing and approving applications related to broadband deployment. This funding is intended to help local entities hire staff or purchase technology to speed up permitting, ensuring federal broadband investment translates quickly into new infrastructure. The Act also creates an advisory council to address deployment challenges faced by industry and local governments.

The American Gas for Allies Act aims to bolster the security of NATO allies and Ukraine by streamlining the approval process for U.S. Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) exports to these nations. This legislation temporarily mandates the expedited authorization of natural gas export applications to NATO members and Ukraine for a three-year period. By prioritizing these exports, the bill supports U.S. national security interests and strengthens energy independence for key partners against adversarial nations.

The Pink Tariffs Study Act mandates a comprehensive study by the Secretary of the Treasury to analyze the impact of U.S. import tariffs on everyday consumers. This research will specifically investigate whether current tariff rates disproportionately affect lower-income individuals and examine potential gender bias in how these taxes are applied. The final report, due within one year, must detail the burden of tariffs based on gender, household type, and income level.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' profound sorrow on the death of the Honorable Sylvester Turner, a former Representative from Texas. It directs the Clerk to notify the Senate and send a copy of the resolution to his family. As a final mark of respect, the House will adjourn.

The HEIR Act of 2025 amends regulations for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs to assist homeowners with heir properties or non-traditional documentation in proving property ownership after Presidentially declared disasters. It allows for the use of standardized affidavits and other forms of documentation to establish ownership. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is required to develop a standardized affidavit of ownership form for grantees to use.

The Right to Contraception Act establishes a federal right for individuals to access and use contraception without government interference. It prohibits federal and state governments from enacting laws that restrict access to contraceptives or the provision of related services. The Act provides clear enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals and the Attorney General to sue to strike down any rule that violates these protections.