Legislative Activity

The Electric Supply Chain Act mandates the Secretary of Energy to conduct and report on periodic assessments of the electricity generation and transmission supply chain. These assessments must detail trends, risks, national security considerations, and barriers to expanding domestic capacity. The resulting reports will provide Congress with crucial information and recommendations to secure and strengthen the nation's electric supply chain.

The State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act mandates that states adopt a new federal standard for electric reliability in their utility planning processes. This standard requires utilities to ensure the availability of generation facilities capable of continuous, reliable operation, especially during emergencies. The bill also directs the GAO to report on the past effectiveness of state integrated resource planning in maintaining sufficient reliable generation.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's rule regarding the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision. If enacted, this disapproval would prevent the submitted rule from taking effect.

This bill expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management concerning the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure ensures that the BLM's submitted rule will have no legal force or effect.

This resolution establishes special rules for the House of Representatives to consider several bills addressing water pollution, investment company regulations, electricity supply chains, utility standards, natural gas authorizations, and the disinterment of a veteran's remains. It sets strict limits on debate, specifies which amendments are in order, and waives various procedural objections for each measure. The overall effect is to streamline the process for debating and voting on these distinct legislative items.

This act, the Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025, aims to streamline the federal review and approval process for state wildlife conservation plans. It establishes a strict 180-day deadline for the Secretary of the Interior to approve or disapprove these state plans. Furthermore, it conditionally authorizes states to begin implementing their programs upon submission, ensuring timely conservation efforts while requiring accountability for missed deadlines.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's rule regarding the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision. If enacted, this action would nullify the submitted rule, preventing it from taking effect.

The Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act requires local school districts to grant parents specific rights regarding foreign influence in their schools. Upon written request, parents can review curriculum materials and receive disclosures about funding, agreements, and staff compensation linked to foreign governments or entities of concern. These requirements are a condition for receiving federal education funds, ensuring greater transparency for parents.

The **Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act (PROTECT Our Kids Act)** prohibits federal education funds from going to elementary or secondary schools that partner with, are supported by, or receive resources from entities directly or indirectly connected to the Government of the People's Republic of China, such as Confucius Institutes. This prohibition takes effect one year after enactment. Schools with existing contracts related to these prohibited activities may apply for a temporary waiver under specific conditions.

The Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act (CLASS Act) establishes new disclosure requirements for public elementary and secondary schools receiving federal funding. As a condition of this aid, schools must report any foreign funding or contracts exceeding \$10,000 within 30 days. This reporting mandates identifying the foreign source, country of origin, and the terms of the funding or contract.

The DUMP Red Tape Act establishes a dedicated Red Tape Hotline for small businesses to report burdensome federal regulations. This hotline will be managed by the Small Business Administration's Chief Counsel for Advocacy. Annually, a report detailing the most complained-about rules, affected industries, and recommendations for burden reduction will be submitted to Congress.

The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025 aims to limit the financial burden of federal regulations on small businesses by requiring the SBA to track and cap its own rulemaking costs. It also mandates annual reporting to Congress detailing the regulatory costs imposed on small businesses by all other federal agencies. Additionally, this bill establishes a one-time $1,000 payment for eligible U.S. citizens and qualified aliens, funded by a transfer from the Treasury's general fund.

This resolution establishes the expedited House procedures for considering several bills concerning student athlete rights, restrictions on Chinese influence in schools, and reducing regulatory burdens for small businesses. It waives procedural objections and sets strict limits on debate and amendments for each measure. The rules ensure swift consideration and final votes on these diverse legislative items.

The No New Burma Funds Act mandates the continuation of the pause on World Bank disbursements and new financing commitments to the Government of Burma. This action upholds the U.S. stance against the 2021 military coup. The Secretary of the Treasury must instruct the U.S. Executive Director to maintain this position unless a national interest determination is made otherwise.

The Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 mandates the Commissioner of Social Security to issue a new Social Security number to a child under age 14 if their original number's confidentiality was compromised due to the loss or theft of their Social Security card during transmission. This requirement applies when the original number was obtained for program eligibility or federal law disclosure purposes. The parent or guardian must submit evidence of the compromise under penalty of perjury.

This Concurrent Resolution formally denounces the ideology of socialism based on its historical outcomes. It asserts that socialist principles have consistently led to totalitarian regimes, mass atrocities, and economic collapse worldwide. The resolution contrasts these failures with the founding principles of the United States, concluding with a statement opposing the implementation of socialist policies domestically.

This act grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for natural gas and LNG export/import facilities, mandating that such actions be considered consistent with the public interest. The legislation clarifies that it does not limit the President's existing authority to impose sanctions through trade restrictions.

The REFINER Act mandates the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to produce a comprehensive report on the state and future of U.S. petrochemical refineries. This report must examine their role in energy security, analyze capacity expansion opportunities, assess risks, and identify policies impacting refinery capacity. Ultimately, the goal is to provide recommendations to Congress on encouraging increased domestic refining capacity.

This bill repeals specific requirements for notifying Senate offices when legal processes seek the disclosure of Senate data. Essentially, it removes existing notification mandates related to legal requests for Senate information.

This bill, the Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act, mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continuously improve outreach, technical assistance, and support for recipients of the Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program grants. This includes conducting annual stakeholder surveys to gather feedback on the grant process. The legislation also requires a review by the Comptroller General and a subsequent report from the DHS Administrator detailing actions taken based on the new outreach requirements.