Legislative Activity

This bill transfers approximately 860 acres of federal land in Riverside County, California, into trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians. The land must be maintained as open space and used primarily for the protection of cultural and wildlife resources. Gaming activities are expressly prohibited on the transferred land.

This bill amends the BUILD Act of 2018 to remove Venezuela from the list of countries where the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is prohibited from investing. By striking Venezuela from the list of "countries of concern," the legislation explicitly authorizes the DFC to make investments in the nation. This change removes existing legal restrictions on DFC investment in Venezuela.

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Marine Corps Sergeant Rafael Peralta for his heroic actions in Fallujah, Iraq, on November 15, 2004. It specifically waives existing time limits to ensure his conspicuous gallantry is recognized. Congress affirms that his sacrifice exemplifies the highest ideals of courage and duty.

This Act establishes a firm deadline of December 31, 2026, for the ratification of the Congressional Apportionment Amendment. It asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set such conditions for adopting proposed amendments. If the required number of states has not ratified the amendment by this date, it will not become part of the Constitution.

This bill makes technical amendments to the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act. It clarifies the use of the Settlement Trust Fund to include operation and maintenance of water facilities, in addition to construction. The legislation also updates the definition of the Tribe's Reservation and expands the allowed uses for the Pechanga Water Quality Account. These changes ensure the settlement language aligns with the parties' agreement and tribal needs.

This Act transfers two specific parcels of federal land to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians, expanding the Barona Reservation. The transfer is subject to existing rights and maintains public recreational access to established roads and trails. Importantly, the land cannot be used for gaming activities.

This bill seeks to formally expunge the two impeachments of former President Donald J. Trump from December 2019 and January 2021. It asserts that the impeachments were flawed due to a lack of firsthand evidence and biased proceedings in the House of Representatives. By expunging them, the resolution treats the Articles of Impeachment as if they never passed the House.

The Protecting American Competition Act of 2026 updates export control procedures by requiring special consideration for initial export licenses to new recipients. It mandates that the Under Secretary for Industry and Security track and report annually to Congress on these initial licenses versus subsequent applications for similar items to the same end user. This legislation aims to provide greater transparency regarding the first-time approval of controlled item exports.

This Act authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals or entities that obstruct Lebanon's parliamentary elections or interfere with the voting rights of Lebanese citizens living abroad. It establishes Congressional findings emphasizing the importance of free and fair elections for Lebanon's stability. The law requires the President to report regularly to Congress on identified actors and sanctions imposed.

This bill requires the Secretary of State to notify Congress before proceeding with U.S. embassy or consulate construction projects that use nonstandard designs. The notification must include a detailed comparison of the nonstandard design versus a standard design regarding cost, completion time, and security. Congress expresses a preference for using standard designs to minimize customizations in overseas construction.

This bill, the Protecting Third Party Litigation Funding From Abuse Act, mandates that parties in civil lawsuits must disclose any third party with a direct financial stake in the case's outcome. This requirement aims to bring transparency to litigation funding arrangements by compelling the production of relevant agreements for court and party review. The legislation provides specific exceptions for standard loan repayments and certain grants, while protecting the privacy of donor and member lists.

The Healthcare Equality and Rights for Our Heroes Act (HERO Act) establishes a new legal process allowing members of the uniformed services to sue the United States for damages resulting from medical malpractice at military treatment facilities. This act repeals existing law and creates a new exclusive remedy against the U.S. government for injuries or death caused by negligence in military healthcare. Lawsuits must be filed within 10 years of discovering the injury, and damage awards cannot be reduced by any VA benefits received.

The Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act aims to counter the Houthis' extremist indoctrination and regional destabilization efforts by requiring comprehensive reports on their abuses and interference with humanitarian aid. The bill mandates annual reviews to determine if Houthi members are eligible for sanctions under existing U.S. laws for human rights violations or hostage-taking. This legislation will remain in effect for five years unless extended by Congress.

This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean conflict and designates December 1, 2025, as Chosin Few Day. It honors the courage and sacrifice of the United States and allied forces who fought in extreme conditions against overwhelming odds. The bill commemorates the successful evacuation from Hungnam and reaffirms the nation's lasting gratitude to all who served.

This bill ensures that service in specific Female Cultural Support Teams (CSTs) between 2010 and 2021 is officially recognized in military records and for veterans benefits. It mandates updating service records and requires the VA to treat this service as combat for disability claims purposes. Furthermore, the legislation requires the VA to conduct outreach regarding these benefits and mandates a study on similar unrecognized service.

The PEACE Act establishes a U.S. policy supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Armenia and Azerbaijan while strongly encouraging a comprehensive peace agreement between the two nations. It mandates the imposition of sanctions on Azerbaijani officials, military units, and associated entities if they engage in hostile military action against Armenia. Furthermore, the Act outlines specific reporting requirements for the President to keep Congress informed about the situation and the implementation of these measures.

The FIREARM Act aims to protect licensed firearm dealers from overly harsh penalties for minor or self-reported mistakes. It establishes new standards requiring the government to provide notice and an opportunity for dealers to correct violations before license revocation. Furthermore, the bill retroactively applies these protections to licenses previously revoked under a specific 2021 enforcement policy, allowing affected individuals a path to reapply.

This bill officially repeals the Department of Energy's 2021 definition of a "showerhead" for energy efficiency standards. It reinstates and codifies the definition that was established in 2020. This action clarifies the legal standard used for regulating showerhead water pressure and efficiency moving forward.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 1444 Main Street in Ramona, California, as the "Archie Moore Post Office Building." The legislation ensures that all official records and documents will use this new name for the post office.

The Stop Ineffective Paper Straws (SIPS) Act prohibits covered federal agencies from procuring or using flimsy paper straws on government property. This legislation mandates that any straw provided by these agencies or their contractors must meet the strength and durability standards of traditional plastic straws. Furthermore, contractors must certify they will not provide paper straws under the contract and have no internal policies favoring them.