Legislative Activity

The "Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of the Air Force to establish a permanent tuition assistance program for Air National Guard members. This program will utilize existing federal law to cover tuition and expenses for eligible members who meet specific training requirements. This standardization aims to unify tuition assistance benefits across all military services.

The GRID Power Act aims to improve the process for connecting new power projects to the electric grid, prioritizing those that enhance grid reliability and resilience. It directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish rules that allow transmission providers to propose adjustments to their interconnection queue, giving priority to projects that improve grid reliability. These proposals must demonstrate the need for prioritization, explain how it will improve grid reliability or resilience, and be subject to public comment. FERC is required to review and update these regulations regularly to address evolving grid challenges.

This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional disapproval of the EPA’s "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems" rule. If passed, the resolution would nullify the rule, rendering it without force or effect.

This resolution congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team on their 2024 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) title win, marking their 18th national football championship. It acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the players, coaches, and staff, as well as the support from the university's leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and fans.