Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses strong support for designating a specific week as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week." The bill highlights the critical need to address low literacy rates among millions of adults, which impacts the economy, workforce readiness, and family success. It encourages communities nationwide to recognize and support local programs that provide essential education, job skills, and family literacy services.

The Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025 addresses the rapidly growing energy demands of AI data centers by mandating a comprehensive review of liquid cooling technologies. This review, conducted by the GAO, will assess the costs, benefits, and market readiness of systems like direct-to-chip and immersion cooling. Ultimately, the bill seeks to establish federal standards and recommendations to promote the efficient and secure deployment of advanced cooling solutions necessary for future high-performance computing.

This resolution strongly condemns the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, during his national speaking tour. It honors his life, his founding of Turning Point USA, and his dedication to conservative principles. Ultimately, the document calls for national unity and reaffirms the commitment to protecting the right to peaceful assembly and free expression.

This resolution condemns the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and extends condolences to his family. It honors his life and legacy, recognizing his founding of Turning Point USA and his commitment to encouraging civil discourse on college campuses.

The Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services Act of 2025 (RESULTS Act) aims to improve Medicare payment rates for clinical lab tests by mandating the collection of more accurate, real-world payment data directly from large, independent private insurance claims databases. This legislation updates definitions, collection timelines, and calculation methods to ensure Medicare payments for widely available tests reflect current market rates. It also establishes default payment rules if sufficient private payor data cannot be secured.

The American Franchise Act aims to protect the traditional franchise business model by clarifying the definition of a "joint employer." This legislation establishes that a franchisor is only considered a joint employer if it exercises "substantial direct and immediate control" over the essential terms of employment for a franchisee's workers. This change specifically targets liability risks associated with maintaining brand standards, ensuring franchisors are not automatically held responsible for local labor practices. The new standard applies prospectively to future legal proceedings.

This resolution formally condemns the horrific political assassination of conservative spokesman Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. It expresses deep condolences to his family and recognizes the bravery of the first responders at the scene. Ultimately, the measure reaffirms the fundamental American right to peaceful assembly and stands firmly against political violence.

This bill directs the House Oversight Committee to continue its investigation into the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, focusing on potential mismanagement and combating sex trafficking. It strongly supports the Committee's ongoing subpoenas and mandates the public release of nearly all unclassified documents related to the investigation, with very limited exceptions. The overall goal is to identify legislative changes needed to improve federal sex crime prosecution and transparency.

This bill seeks to formally codify Executive Order 14319 into federal law. By doing so, the provisions outlined in the Executive Order, which relate to preventing "woke AI" within the Federal Government, will gain the full force and effect of statute.

The Save Our Seniors Act (SOS Act) mandates that reports on the Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Funds must now include a new graphical comparison. This comparison will show the difference between initial budget assumptions and the actual projected payouts from the Trust Funds based on dedicated funding sources. The goal is to provide clearer transparency regarding the financial status and projections of these vital funds.

This bill establishes a new State judicial threat intelligence and resource center to enhance the security of state and local judges and court staff. The center will provide training, monitor threats, standardize reporting, and create a national database for incidents against the judiciary. It also requires annual reporting to Congress on the number and severity of threats received.

The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act strictly prohibits the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to individuals. This legislation prevents the Fed from developing, testing, or implementing any digital currency that functions as a direct liability of the Federal Reserve. Furthermore, Congress asserts that any authority to create such a digital asset must explicitly come from Congress itself.

This resolution mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publicly release nearly all documents, records, and communications related to the investigations of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days. The bill strictly prohibits withholding information based on embarrassment or political sensitivity. Any permitted redactions, such as protecting victim privacy or grand jury secrets, must be publicly justified to Congress.

This bill amends federal law to officially include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses presumed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities. This addition aims to simplify the process for federal firefighters and emergency responders to qualify for related benefits when diagnosed with Parkinson's.

This resolution formally condemns the violent attack on the U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, 2025. It expresses support for the injured agents and reaffirms Congress's strong backing for the dedicated men and women of the Border Patrol. The bill emphasizes that such violence against law enforcement is unacceptable and undermines national security efforts.

The Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act requires a comprehensive report on the security of current mobile service networks against cyberattacks and foreign surveillance. This report must analyze existing vulnerabilities, the adoption of strong encryption, and customer awareness of security risks. The goal is to provide Congress with an unclassified assessment of the security landscape, excluding 5G protocols.

This Act establishes the **Consumer Safety Technology Act** to explore the use of emerging technologies in consumer protection. It mandates the CPSC to launch a pilot program using **Artificial Intelligence (AI)** to enhance product safety monitoring. Furthermore, the law directs studies on the potential of **Blockchain Technology** for fraud prevention and requires the FTC to report on unfair practices involving **digital tokens**.

The Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review existing satellite service rules to determine how they can be updated to better support precision agriculture. The FCC must develop recommendations for any necessary rule changes that would enhance farmers' use of satellite technology. Finally, the agency is required to report its findings and recommendations to Congress within 15 months of enactment.

The Defend Girls Athletics Act mandates that elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions must certify compliance with Executive Order 14201 regarding biological fairness in women's sports to receive federal funding. This certification must be renewed annually for K-12 districts and by July 1st for colleges and universities. Failure to comply or report results in the immediate requirement to return unobligated federal funds and ineligibility for future federal financial assistance until compliance is restored.

This resolution solemnly marks the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple violent attempts against the President's life. It honors the victims of the shooting, including the late Corey D. Comperatore, and recognizes the bravery of first responders. Furthermore, the resolution condemns all incitement of violence against elected officials and calls for national unity against political violence.