Legislative Activity

This bill nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule regarding national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants in rubber tire manufacturing. The disapproval means the EPA's new regulations for the rubber tire manufacturing industry will not be implemented.

This bill streamlines the House consideration of several measures, including resolutions disapproving Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules on overdraft lending and digital payment applications, a bill limiting district courts' injunctive relief authority, and a bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration. It sets debate times and waives certain procedural rules to expedite the process for these specific items. Additionally, it discontinues consideration of certain House Resolutions and restricts motions to remove bills from committee review.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 901 West Main Street in Radford, Virginia, as the "Richard H. Poff Post Office Building." It mandates that all legal and official documents will refer to the facility by this new name.

The Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act modifies the Social Security Act to revise physician self-referral exemptions, particularly for rural hospitals. It exempts "covered rural hospitals" located in rural areas far from other hospitals from certain restrictions. Additionally, it allows existing physician-owned hospitals to expand their facilities.

The Royalty Transparency Act aims to increase transparency and prevent conflicts of interest by requiring more detailed financial disclosures from executive branch employees and contractors, specifically regarding royalty payments. It mandates the inclusion of royalty income sources in financial reports, requires agencies to publish these reports, and directs reviews of potential conflicts of interest related to royalty payments in federal acquisitions. The Act also ensures congressional oversight through required notifications and annual reports. A severability clause ensures that if any part of the Act is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still be enforced.

The "Risky Research Review Act" establishes the Life Sciences Research Security Board to oversee and regulate federally funded life sciences research, particularly high-risk research involving pathogens with pandemic potential or "gain of function" research. The Board, composed of experts appointed by the President, will independently determine whether agencies may award federal funding for proposed high-risk research. The Act outlines agency procedures, Board review processes, and authorizes \$30,000,000 to be appropriated to the Board annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2035.

The "HALT Fentanyl Act" permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, streamlining research registration processes while maintaining controls. It also updates penalties for trafficking, importing, and exporting fentanyl-related substances, treating them similarly to fentanyl analogues. Additionally, the Act addresses technical errors in previous legislation and mandates the Attorney General to issue rules for implementation.

This resolution establishes the procedures for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on H.R. 27, a bill addressing the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances under the Controlled Substances Act. It sets time limits for debate, approves a specific amendment, and allows for one additional amendment and a motion to reconsider the bill. The resolution streamlines the process for considering this legislation.

This resolution elects Mr. Moylan to serve on the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The committee oversees federal education programs and workforce development initiatives. His addition will likely impact the committee's focus and priorities.

The "Domestic SUPPLY Act of 2025" aims to bolster U.S. readiness for public health emergencies by establishing partnerships between the Department of Health and Human Services and domestic manufacturers to ensure a reliable supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). It mandates that federal funds be used to procure PPE made in the United States and requires a report on how changes to PPE requirements have impacted frontline worker safety since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill prioritizes secure supply chains, adherence to quality standards, and fair pricing for PPE.

This bill amends the Social Security Act to limit child's insurance benefits for those aged 18 or older and considered full-time students, if their parent receives old-age or disability benefits, is 67 or older, and has earnings exceeding $125,000 in a taxable year. This change affects benefits paid starting the month after the bill's enactment.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the child tax credit for stillbirths, treating the unborn child as a qualifying child if they were carried for at least 20 weeks. It enables parents of stillborn children to claim the child tax credit as if the child died immediately after birth. The bill waives the requirement for a taxpayer identification number or social security number if the child would have been eligible for one had they been born alive. This provision applies to taxable years ending after the enactment of this Act.

The "BROADBAND Leadership Act" aims to accelerate broadband deployment by removing state and local barriers that hinder the provision and improvement of telecommunications services. It establishes strict time limits for local governments to approve or deny requests for telecommunications facilities, prohibits discriminatory practices, and allows legal recourse for those harmed by non-compliant regulations. The bill also clarifies the authority of state and local governments to manage public rights-of-way and charge reasonable fees, while preserving their rights to regulate in a competitively neutral and non-discriminatory manner. Finally, the FCC is empowered to override conflicting state or local laws.

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to assign a distinct ZIP Code to Fairlawn, Virginia, within 180 days. The purpose is to fix the current issue where Fairlawn shares a ZIP Code with Radford, Virginia, leading to misallocated sales tax revenue from online sales.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the above-the-line tax deduction for eligible educators' expenses from $250 to $1,000. This adjustment will be applied to taxable years starting after December 31, 2024, offering teachers greater tax relief for classroom-related spending.

The "Reclaiming Congress's Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution" establishes a Joint Ad Hoc Committee and a Congressional Advisory Board to develop a plan for transferring the functions of the Office of the United States Trade Representative to the legislative branch. This transfer aims to occur within four years of the committee's report or by July 1, 2028, whichever is later, with the goal of reasserting Congress's role in trade policy. The resolution outlines the composition, responsibilities, and timelines for both the committee and the advisory board, ensuring collaboration and expert input in the transfer process. It also mandates cooperation from the United States Trade Representative and other executive branch offices to facilitate the transfer.

The "New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act" amends the Clean Air Act to revise the definition of "modification" that triggers stricter pollution control requirements. It specifies that changes only increase pollution if the maximum hourly emission rate increases and excludes changes designed to improve efficiency, reliability, or safety. The Act also clarifies the definition of "construction" and "modifications" for areas not meeting air quality standards, focusing on changes that significantly increase annual emissions. Finally, it ensures that changes not previously considered modifications will not be under the new law.