Legislative Activity

The Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025 enhances the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to conduct joint operations with foreign governments. This allows CBP personnel to support efforts abroad focused on deterring drug and human smuggling, as well as other security threats. The bill also grants the Secretary authority to pay claims for damages arising from these foreign CBP operations for a limited time.

This bill amends the Bank Secrecy Act to exempt transactions involving cash reward payments made by crime stopper organizations from standard currency transaction reporting requirements. This change specifically applies to payments made by these nonprofit organizations in exchange for crime-related information. The goal is to streamline reporting for these specific reward transactions.

This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025, recognizing the history of the observance from Armistice Day. It affirms the nation's deep commitment to supporting the over 15 million veterans and their families. The resolution calls upon the public to observe Veterans Day and ensure veterans continue to receive the services they deserve.

This resolution calls upon all Americans to observe Memorial Day, 2025, as a solemn occasion to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom and peace. Congress recognizes the profound debt owed to these patriots who have died defending American values globally. The bill encourages a national expression of respect, pride, and gratitude for their service and sacrifice.

This resolution formally honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, specifically recognizing the 345 officers whose service ended in 2024. It reaffirms support for all active officers and emphasizes the need to ensure they have the proper resources and training to perform their duties safely. The bill serves as a formal expression of gratitude and remembrance for their ultimate sacrifice.

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a dedicated Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This new office will serve as the central point for coordinating research, developing best practices, and sharing information to address the unique public health challenges facing rural communities. Its mission is to improve health outcomes and access to care for rural populations across the nation.

The PATHS Act extends a pilot program to support research and development for homeland security technologies until 2028. It requires congressional notification for AI-related transactions and lowers the contract award threshold for program applicability. Formally, the bill is called the "Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act" or the "PATHS Act."

This bill allocates \$9,276,290 for the Committee on Ethics' expenses during the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, covering staff salaries and other necessary costs. It sets spending limits for specific periods and requires all payments to be made through vouchers approved by the House Administration Committee. Funds provided must adhere to the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.