Legislative Activity

This bill recognizes the importance of motherhood and Mother's Day, celebrating mothers' sacrifices and role in raising the next generation. It acknowledges various forms of motherhood while affirming that mothers are women, rejecting terms that diminish the significance of motherhood. The bill expresses support for policies recognizing mothers and encourages the celebration of Mother's Day.

This resolution recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children in the foster care system. It encourages Congress to implement policies that improve the lives of children in, or at risk of entering, foster care. The resolution also acknowledges the need for continued efforts to support children in foster care, including prevention, reunification services, and successful transitions into adulthood.

This bill expresses Congressional support for local law enforcement officers, acknowledging their dedication to protecting communities, upholding the law, and ensuring public safety. It extends gratitude to officers and their families for their service and honors the memory of those who died in the line of duty. The bill also encourages collaboration between law enforcement and the communities they serve to improve safety and trust.

This bill disapproves of and nullifies the Department of Energy's rule on energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.

The "Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025" aims to bolster U.S. national security by strengthening critical supply chains and reducing reliance on potentially adversarial nations. It expands the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis, establishes a Supply Chain Resilience Working Group, and mandates assessments and reports to Congress on supply chain vulnerabilities and strategies for improvement. The Act focuses on identifying and mitigating risks, encouraging domestic manufacturing, and collaborating with allied nations to ensure a stable supply of critical goods and technologies. This bill prioritizes transparency and collaboration between government, industry, and educational institutions to prepare for and respond to potential supply chain disruptions.

The Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act requires the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the feasibility of manufacturing critical infrastructure products in the United States, analyzing the costs, benefits, and potential for domestic production in areas such as rural communities and industrial parks. The study will identify high-demand imported products and provide recommendations to Congress on how to bolster domestic manufacturing. The goal is to enhance U.S. jobs, employment rates, and supply chains within critical infrastructure sectors.

The "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the presentation of three Congressional Gold Medals to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. These medals will be given to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum for public display. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to fund the medal production.

The "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" mandates that individuals provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to include these requirements and directs states to reject applications lacking such proof. The Act also outlines acceptable forms of documentation, verification processes, and penalties for non-compliance, while allowing provisional ballots under certain conditions. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must notify state election officials when an individual becomes a naturalized citizen.

The Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2025 creates a one-time special enrollment period for Medicare Part B for individuals enrolled in COBRA, allowing enrollment during COBRA coverage and for three months after it ends. It ensures that these individuals will not face increased Medicare Part B premiums and protects their COBRA benefits by clarifying that these benefits should not be reduced or terminated for those eligible for, but not enrolled in, Medicare Part B. The Act also mandates updated COBRA continuation coverage notices to explain Medicare secondary payer rules and their application to COBRA.

The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 aims to increase affordable housing options by updating state housing credit formulas, refining tenant eligibility rules, and improving credit eligibility and determination. This includes adjusting income verification processes, modifying student occupancy rules, and protecting domestic abuse victims. The bill also focuses on Native American and rural assistance by addressing housing needs in Indian areas and streamlining income eligibility for rural projects. Additionally, it revises rules for exempt facility bonds and renames the "low-income housing tax credit" to the "affordable housing tax credit" while encouraging data sharing and discouraging discriminatory land use policies.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Department of Energy's energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers.

The "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act" prohibits Federal Reserve Banks from offering financial products or services directly to individuals, maintaining accounts for individuals, or issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly. It also blocks the Federal Reserve from testing, creating, or implementing a CBDC, or using it to implement monetary policy, without explicit congressional authorization. The bill clarifies that these restrictions do not apply to digital versions of the dollar that are open, permissionless, and private, like physical currency.

The Maximum Pressure Act aims to increase pressure on Iran by codifying and expanding sanctions related to its nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and human rights abuses. It targets key Iranian leaders, entities involved in arms sales, and various sectors of Iran's economy, while also enhancing congressional oversight of actions related to Iran sanctions. The bill also seeks to intensify financial pressure on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and prevent Iran from accessing international funds. Additionally, the act reinforces restrictions and oversight related to the IRGC and Ansar Allah (Houthis) and mandates a series of determinations and reports from government officials regarding Iran's activities.

The College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025 seeks to prevent discrimination in college admissions by establishing a Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education. This inspector general would investigate allegations of discrimination based on race, review relevant federal policies, and recommend corrective actions. The bill also specifies that institutions found to be discriminating based on race would be ineligible for federal funding. Finally, the bill requires quarterly reports to Congress summarizing the activities of the Special Inspector General.

The DETERRENT Act aims to increase transparency and oversight of foreign funding and influence in higher education. It mandates institutions to disclose foreign gifts, contracts, and investments of concern, especially those tied to countries or entities that pose a risk to U.S. national security. The Act also requires institutions to maintain policies regarding conflicts of interest and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential ineligibility for federal student aid programs. Additionally, the Department of Education is required to maintain a public database of disclosed information and share it with relevant federal agencies.

The "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" enables individuals with valid concealed carry permits or the legal right to carry concealed firearms in their home state to do so across state lines, provided they are not federally prohibited from possessing firearms and carry a valid photo ID. This law respects private and state/local government restrictions on firearms, protects individuals from unwarranted arrest, and allows legal action for violations of these rights. It also permits concealed carry in National Parks and other federal lands open to the public and clarifies that handguns include magazines and ammunition.

The "Innovative FEED Act of 2025" amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate zootechnical animal food substances—additives that affect digestion or gut health, but are not intended to treat animal diseases. It classifies these substances as food additives, requiring FDA approval based on safety and intended effect, with specific labeling requirements. The FDA retains authority over approval and can reject substances that do not achieve their intended effect. This act does not authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require the use of any zootechnical food substance or food additive.

The "Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025" seeks to ensure open competition and government neutrality in federal construction projects by preventing requirements for or bans against agreements with labor organizations. It prohibits discrimination based on labor affiliation, reduces construction costs, and expands job opportunities. The Act mandates revisions to regulations and allows exemptions only in special circumstances like public health or national security threats.

The Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025 amends ERISA to clarify and strengthen fee disclosure requirements for covered service providers, particularly pharmacy benefit managers and third-party administrators for group health plans. It mandates detailed disclosure of compensation received from various sources, including drug manufacturers and providers, ensuring transparency in pricing and service costs. The Act directs the Secretary of Labor to establish rules for implementation, setting standards for disclosing expected compensation, with the changes taking effect for contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026.

This bill censures Representative Al Green of Texas for disrupting the President's address to Congress on March 4, 2025. It condemns his actions and orders him to appear before the House of Representatives to receive a formal reprimand. During this time the Speaker of the House will publicly read the resolution of censure.