Legislative Activity

The Habitat Enhancement Now Act establishes competitive grant programs managed by the Secretary of the Interior to boost the nesting success of migratory waterfowl. These grants will fund the placement and maintenance of "hen houses" in the prairie pothole region and support habitat restoration, pond creation, and landowner incentives in California. A total of $7 million annually will be dedicated to these efforts from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

This resolution establishes the House rules for considering four distinct bills: one reauthorizing opioid use disorder programs, and three bills concerning the Small Business Administration (SBA) related to office relocation, citizenship documentation for loans, and limiting lending companies. The resolution streamlines the process by waiving procedural objections and setting strict time limits and amendment procedures for the debate on each piece of legislation. Essentially, it acts as a procedural roadmap to bring these four bills to a vote quickly.

This bill establishes new limitations and specific conditions for transit agencies making advance payments for bus rolling stock using federal funds. It permits advance payments without a manufacturer's performance bond, provided strict requirements are met. These requirements include having a fully executed contract and limiting the advance payment to no more than 20% of the total purchase order cost.

The Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2025 establishes a new federal grant program to provide up to $4,000 annually for individuals pursuing associate's or bachelor's degrees in law enforcement or criminal justice. Recipients must agree to serve as a full-time law enforcement officer for four years after graduation or repay the funds with interest. Additionally, this Act repeals existing federal programs related to university sustainability found under Part U of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

The MOMS Act aims to support expecting and new mothers through three main initiatives. It establishes a centralized federal resource website, Pregnancy.gov, to connect mothers with local support services and adoption agencies. The bill also creates grant programs to fund organizations offering positive alternatives to abortion and expanding access to at-home prenatal and postnatal telehealth care in underserved areas. Finally, it allows states to establish and enforce child support obligations against biological fathers for unborn children upon the mother's request.

This bill outlines the procedures for the House of Representatives to consider resolutions and bills related to IRS digital asset regulations, CARES Act amendments regarding unemployment fraud, and continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025. It establishes debate times, waives certain points of order to expedite the process, and includes provisions for amendments and motions. Additionally, it exempts certain days from being counted towards the consideration of a joint resolution related to the national emergency declared on February 1, 2025.

The Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics, not hearing aids, and thus not subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion under the Social Security Act. This clarification must be made within 60 days of the Act's enactment. The Act ensures these devices are recognized as prosthetics, as defined in existing regulations.

The "Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act" prevents the implementation of the May 10, 2024 final rule mandating minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities and Medicaid payment transparency reporting and establishes an advisory panel to assess and provide recommendations on strengthening the nursing home workforce, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The panel will analyze workforce shortages, evaluate related regulations, and propose solutions to reduce burdens and enhance training, submitting annual reports to Congress and the public.

The Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access to Care Act prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing the minimum staffing level rules for nursing homes that were published by CMS on May 10, 2024. This legislation effectively blocks the enforcement of those specific staffing mandates.

The Investing in Rural America Act of 2025 amends the Farm Credit Act of 1971, enabling Farm Credit System institutions to finance essential community facilities in rural areas, with a limit of 15% of their total outstanding loans. These institutions must offer participation in financing to other domestic lenders, especially community banks, and report these offers to the Farm Credit Administration. The Farm Credit Administration will then provide an annual report to Congress on these activities. This amendment aims to support rural development by leveraging the resources of the Farm Credit System.

This bill amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to allow Congress to consider multiple resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules" (regulations finalized near the end of a presidential administration) in a single vote. It streamlines the process for Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations issued in the final days of a presidential term. The resolution sets the procedures for debating and voting on the bill, limiting debate time and restricting amendments.

The "Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025" prohibits federal funding for organizations that perform abortions or fund other organizations that do so, with exceptions for rape, incest, or to save the woman's life. The term "entity" refers to the entire legal entity, including any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such entity.

The "Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025" places a one-year moratorium on federal funding to Planned Parenthood, with exceptions for abortions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the woman's life. It redirects $235 million to community health centers and ensures that overall federal funding for women's health initiatives is not reduced.

This bill permits the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader to jointly relocate House and Senate meetings outside of Washington, D.C., if deemed necessary for the public's interest, following consultations with the House and Senate Minority Leaders.

This bill sets the daily meeting time for the House of Representatives during the 119th Congress. The House will meet at 2 p.m. on Mondays, noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. on all other days.

This resolution adopts the House rules from the 118th Congress for the 119th Congress, with modifications to operational procedures, committee names, and language. It establishes separate orders related to budget matters, Congressional Member Organization transparency, and remote witness appearances. The resolution also continues operations for select committees and commissions, and sets up a process to consider several specific bills related to athletics, immigration, tax rules, and more.