Legislative Activity

This resolution mandates the immediate consideration of H.R. 1689, a bill that requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). It streamlines the legislative process by waiving several procedural objections to ensure a swift vote on the matter. The underlying bill designates Haiti for TPS until three months after January 20, 2029.

The RED Tape Act aims to streamline the environmental policy review process under the Clean Air Act. This legislation updates Section 309 by clarifying the scope of written comments and designating the Administrator as the recipient. The bill also removes references to specific federal actions and proposed regulations from the review requirements.

The FENCES Act amends the Clean Air Act to prevent areas within a state from being designated as nonattainment areas due to pollution originating outside the United States or beyond the state's control. It also waives certain federal sanctions and fees for states that demonstrate air quality failures are caused by uncontrollable external emissions or exceptional events. This legislation ensures states are not penalized for pollution they cannot regulate, while still requiring them to maintain plans to meet air quality standards.

This resolution directs the President, under the War Powers Resolution, to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran. The order mandates withdrawal unless forces are necessary for imminent self-defense of the U.S. or its allies. Any continued defensive action must comply with existing War Powers reporting requirements.

This resolution sets the floor schedule for the House of Representatives to consider four specific measures. It establishes expedited procedures for debating and voting on three bills amending the Clean Air Act concerning air quality data, EPA review of legislation, and international emissions. Additionally, it provides a fast-track process for considering a resolution supporting tax policies for working families.

The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 mandates significant safety upgrades across both civilian and military aviation to prevent midair collisions. It requires the FAA to implement advanced collision avoidance systems and new air traffic controller training, while also compelling the Department of Defense to equip most military helicopters with transponders for increased visibility. The bill establishes new transparency measures, including public tracking of safety rule implementation and enhanced reporting on near-miss incidents, particularly around major airports like Reagan National.