Legislative Activity

This Act, the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act, ensures that tax deadlines postponed due to a disaster also apply to the time limit for filing tax credit or refund claims. Furthermore, it requires the IRS to factor in these disaster-related postponement periods when calculating the deadline for issuing tax collection notices. This standardizes the treatment of deadlines following a declared disaster.

This bill reauthorizes the Congressional Award Program, extending its authorization through October 1, 2028. It also updates the requirements for the composition of Congressional Award medals. Finally, the Act makes a technical correction regarding the Secretary of the Treasury's authority to strike these medals.

The MAPWaters Act of 2025 aims to modernize public access to federal waterways by requiring federal agencies to standardize, digitize, and publish comprehensive geospatial data on water restrictions and access points. This legislation mandates the creation of a unified, publicly accessible online database detailing fishing restrictions, waterway closures, and access facility locations. The Act explicitly clarifies that it does not alter existing legal definitions of navigable waters or the authority of agencies to regulate fisheries and water use.

This Act directs the transfer of approximately 40 acres of federal land at the Wounded Knee Massacre site to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. The land will be held in a restricted fee status, ensuring it remains a protected memorial and sacred site under tribal jurisdiction. This transfer is conditioned upon the Tribes entering a covenant prohibiting commercial or residential development, except for a memorial or museum.

The Do No Harm in Medicaid Act seeks to prohibit federal Medicaid matching funds for specified gender transition procedures and related medications administered to individuals under 18 years of age. This prohibition includes funding for surgeries and the administration of puberty blockers or supraphysiologic hormone doses. Exceptions are made for treatments related to verifiable genetic disorders of sex development or to correct for certain medical emergencies or prior prohibited procedures, provided parental consent is obtained.

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act officially removes the gray wolf from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. This legislation mandates the reissuance of the November 3, 2020, final rule concerning the gray wolf's delisting within 60 days of enactment. Furthermore, the reissuance of this rule is explicitly barred from judicial review.

The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act amends existing law to allow hardrock mining operations to locate multiple, appropriately sized mill sites necessary for their activities. This legislation also establishes the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, which will be financed by fees collected from these new mill site claims. The bill ensures that these mill sites do not grant mineral rights and remain subject to existing environmental and land withdrawal laws.

The SPEED Act aims to streamline and expedite federal project reviews by reforming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It clarifies NEPA as a procedural statute, narrows the scope of environmental effects agencies must consider, and establishes strict timelines for agency decisions. Furthermore, the bill imposes significant limitations on judicial review, requiring courts to defer to agency judgment and limiting remedies to remanding the action for correction rather than vacating permits.

This comprehensive bill authorizes funding and sets policy across the entire Department of Defense for Fiscal Year 2026, covering everything from military procurement and research to personnel benefits and base construction. Key provisions include modernizing defense acquisition, reforming military healthcare, strengthening cybersecurity, and authorizing significant construction projects for all service branches. Additionally, the bill includes authorizations for the Department of Energy's national security programs, the Coast Guard, and the State Department, while also establishing new oversight for outbound U.S. investments in China.

The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends critical funding programs for counties containing federal lands through fiscal year 2026. This legislation ensures the continuation of secure payments and resource advisory committee authorities established under the original 2000 Act. It also streamlines payment elections for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 by carrying over the previous year's choice. Finally, the bill includes technical corrections to improve the administration of these rural support programs.

The Protect Children’s Innocence Act establishes federal criminal penalties for performing genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on individuals under 18 years old. This law applies when the act involves interstate commerce or occurs in U.S. territories. It explicitly prohibits procedures intended to change a minor's body to correspond with a different sex, with narrow exceptions for specific medical necessities.

The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act aims to reduce costs by expanding options for small employers through Association Health Plans and allowing integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangements. It also increases transparency for consumers by imposing strict new reporting requirements on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Finally, the bill permanently funds Affordable Care Act cost-sharing reductions starting in 2027, with restrictions on plans covering abortion services.

The Reliable Power Act mandates annual long-term reliability assessments by the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to proactively identify risks of power shortages. If a "generation inadequacy" is found, it triggers a review process for certain federal agency regulations that affect power generation resources. This ensures federal agencies must address and respond to FERC's recommendations on how their proposed rules might impact the reliability of the bulk-power system before finalizing those actions.

This bill mandates the President to immediately remove all United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela. This action is required unless Congress has specifically authorized the use of military force. The legislation aims to ensure that military engagement in Venezuela requires explicit Congressional approval.

This bill directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. Such withdrawal must occur unless Congress has explicitly authorized the military action through a declaration of war or a specific use of force authorization. The directive is issued under the authority of the War Powers Resolution.

This resolution establishes the specific House procedures for considering four distinct bills addressing healthcare access, restrictions on gender transition procedures for minors, protections against bodily mutilation of minors, and reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act review process. It sets strict debate limits and waives most procedural objections for each measure to expedite their consideration. The rules also include specific provisions related to the environmental review bill's effective date.

The Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) new authority to order utilities to maintain adequate interstate electric service, including requiring the continued operation of specific generating units if service is deemed insufficient. This legislation also mandates that owners must provide FERC and relevant state bodies with at least five years' advance notice before retiring any qualifying electric generating unit. Compliance with a FERC order to maintain service is protected from potential violations of environmental laws.

The Kayla Hamilton Act significantly tightens the requirements for placing unaccompanied alien children in federal custody. It mandates extensive background checks and consultations with Homeland Security and the Attorney General before placement decisions are made. The bill also establishes stricter criteria for secure facility placement and prohibits placement with sponsors who have serious criminal histories. Furthermore, it exempts certain implementation procedures from standard administrative rulemaking requirements to ensure swift action.

This resolution establishes the rules for the House of Representatives to consider several distinct bills concerning environmental review efficiency, hardrock mining, gray wolf delisting, electric grid reliability, power plant retirements, and combating child trafficking. It waives most procedural objections and sets strict time limits for debate on each measure. The resolution streamlines the process, ensuring each bill moves quickly toward a final vote after limited discussion.

This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a specific 0.81-acre parcel of Forest Service property in Perryville, Arkansas, to Perry County upon request. The transfer is free of charge, provided the county covers all associated costs and agrees to use the land exclusively for public purposes. If the land is no longer used for public benefit, the Secretary retains the discretion to reclaim ownership.