Legislative Activity

The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 provides the budgetary framework for funding all aspects of the U.S. military, including personnel compensation, day-to-day operations, and major equipment procurement. This bill allocates hundreds of billions of dollars across the services while establishing strict rules regarding spending flexibility, domestic sourcing requirements, and specific prohibitions on certain social and political programs. Overall, it funds the immediate readiness and modernization efforts of the DoD and related intelligence agencies for the fiscal year.

The **SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025** is a comprehensive bill designed to strengthen the nation's response to the substance use disorder crisis across prevention, treatment, and recovery. It locks in funding for key health initiatives, expands overdose tracking, enhances cybersecurity for crisis hotlines, and increases resources for workforce development and community recovery infrastructure through 2030. The legislation also clarifies provider definitions and updates requirements for mandatory prescriber training programs.

The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act allows the IRS to postpone tax deadlines for affected taxpayers based on a formal request from a state Governor following a major disaster declaration. This legislation also doubles the automatic postponement period for certain tax deadlines from 60 days to 120 days. These changes aim to provide quicker and more substantial relief to individuals and businesses impacted by state-declared catastrophes.

This Act officially codifies the renaming of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. The change honors the memory of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who tragically lost her life near Houston. This legislation ensures all federal records and documents reflect the new name.

The Rescissions Act of 2025 immediately cancels billions of dollars in previously appropriated budget authority across various federal programs. This bill specifically targets and rescinds unspent funds primarily related to international operations, global health initiatives, and foreign assistance accounts. The rescissions are enacted based on a proposal submitted by the President to Congress in June 2025.

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.

The GENIUS Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework for the issuance and management of "payment stablecoins" in the United States. It mandates strict reserve requirements, capital standards, and regulatory oversight for approved issuers to ensure consumer protection and financial stability. The bill also clarifies the legal status of these stablecoins, explicitly stating they are not securities or commodities, while setting penalties for non-compliance.

The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act strictly prohibits the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to individuals. This legislation prevents the Fed from developing, testing, or implementing any digital currency that functions as a direct liability of the Federal Reserve. Furthermore, Congress asserts that any authority to create such a digital asset must explicitly come from Congress itself.

The **Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to establish clear regulatory frameworks for digital assets under the SEC and CFTC while strictly prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). It creates specific rules for the offering, trading, and custody of digital commodities, aiming to foster innovation through regulatory clarity. Ultimately, the legislation seeks to protect individual self-custody rights and prevent the creation of a government-controlled digital currency that could enable mass surveillance.

This resolution establishes the expedited procedural rules for the House to consider several key pieces of legislation, including the Department of Defense appropriations bill for FY2026. It streamlines debate and limits amendments for bills concerning the regulation of digital commodities, restrictions on Federal Reserve activities, and stablecoin regulation. Furthermore, it waives certain voting requirements to quickly address specific budget rescission resolutions.

The Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT Fentanyl) Act aims to combat the opioid crisis by immediately classifying structurally similar fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances. The bill also streamlines the registration process for researchers working with Schedule I drugs and strengthens criminal penalties for trafficking these compounds. The Attorney General is required to issue implementing rules within six months of enactment.

This bill establishes the Communications Security Act, which mandates the creation of a new advisory body, the Council on Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability, within the FCC. This Council will advise the FCC on enhancing the security and functionality of U.S. communications networks. Membership appointments are subject to the FCC Chair's discretion to exclude any entity deemed "not trusted" due to foreign influence or national security concerns. The Council is required to submit regular public reports with recommendations to the FCC Chair.

This Act officially renames the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. It also directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on expanding the park's boundaries to include historically significant maritime, coastal defense, and military sites in Salem, Massachusetts. The results of this boundary study must be reported to Congress within three years of funding becoming available.

The Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act requires a comprehensive report on the security of current mobile service networks against cyberattacks and foreign surveillance. This report must analyze existing vulnerabilities, the adoption of strong encryption, and customer awareness of security risks. The goal is to provide Congress with an unclassified assessment of the security landscape, excluding 5G protocols.

This Act establishes the **Consumer Safety Technology Act** to explore the use of emerging technologies in consumer protection. It mandates the CPSC to launch a pilot program using **Artificial Intelligence (AI)** to enhance product safety monitoring. Furthermore, the law directs studies on the potential of **Blockchain Technology** for fraud prevention and requires the FTC to report on unfair practices involving **digital tokens**.

The Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025 clarifies and updates the process for land held in trust by the State of Alaska for the establishment of Native village municipal corporations under ANCSA. This Act allows Village Corporations to reclaim land previously conveyed into trust if a municipal corporation was never formed, subject to existing public rights-of-way. Furthermore, it eliminates any future requirement for Village Corporations to convey additional land for the purpose of establishing these municipal entities.

The FEHB Protection Act of 2025 is a massive, multi-title legislative package that enacts sweeping changes across federal agriculture, defense spending, energy leasing, and immigration enforcement. Key provisions include overhauling SNAP benefits and state administrative cost-sharing, dramatically increasing the defense industrial base budget, accelerating fossil fuel leasing on public lands, and imposing significant new fees on nearly all immigration filings. Furthermore, the bill extends middle-class tax relief, restructures student loan repayment, rescinds numerous environmental funding streams, and allocates billions toward border security infrastructure and personnel.

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 formally condemns the violent riots that occurred in Los Angeles in June 2025 following immigration enforcement actions. It strongly disapproves of the criminal activity, violence against law enforcement, and disruption of essential services during the unrest. The bill also criticizes state and local leadership for their alleged failure to contain the disorder. Ultimately, Congress calls for peace, cooperation between federal and state agencies, and expresses gratitude to law enforcement personnel.

The Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025 mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) publish monthly public reports detailing the number and nationalities of "special interest aliens" encountered. These reports must break down encounters by geographic region and location (e.g., port of entry vs. interior). The initial report must also retroactively cover this data from January 20, 2021, through January 19, 2025.