Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a recent rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning California's motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards. Specifically, it rejects the EPA's proposed regulations covering heavy-duty vehicle emissions, warranties, maintenance, and zero-emission vehicle provisions. By disapproving the rule under the Congressional Review Act, Congress effectively nullifies the EPA's action.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding California's stringent motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards, known as the "Omnibus Low NOX Regulation." By exercising disapproval under the Congressional Review Act, this measure prevents the EPA's decision on waiving federal preemption for these California standards from taking legal effect. If passed, the EPA's rule will be entirely canceled.

This resolution sets the expedited procedural path for the House of Representatives to consider a bill rescinding specific budget authority requested for rescission by the President on June 3, 2025. It waives standard procedural objections to ensure immediate consideration and limits debate to one hour before a final vote. The measure also exempts this specific action from certain time constraints normally imposed by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

This bill prohibits non-U.S. citizens from voting in any election in the District of Columbia. It also repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, effectively reverting D.C. voting eligibility rules to their pre-2022 status.

The Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act aims to restore specific rights for District of Columbia law enforcement personnel that were altered by previous legislation. This bill specifically reinstates the right for D.C. police officers to collectively bargain over disciplinary matters. Furthermore, it repeals provisions that affected the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits against Metropolitan Police Department members and employees.

This resolution establishes the procedural rules for the House to consider and vote on four distinct pieces of legislation. These bills address issues including prohibiting non-citizens from voting in D.C. elections, requiring D.C. compliance with federal immigration laws, restoring collective bargaining rights for D.C. police discipline, and amending the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances. The rules streamline the process by waiving procedural objections and setting strict time limits for debate before a final vote.

This resolution strongly condemns the recent rise in ideologically motivated attacks targeting Jewish individuals and institutions across the United States, including the violent assault in Boulder, Colorado. The House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence in all its forms. It calls for thorough investigation and prosecution of such incidents and urges all sectors of society to speak out against hate.

This resolution formally condemns the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, carried out by an individual who was in the U.S. illegally. It uses this incident to call for stricter vetting of visa applicants and the swift removal of aliens who violate their visa terms. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the critical importance of communication between federal and local law enforcement agencies to prevent future acts of terrorism.

The American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025 revises eligibility requirements for certain Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs, including the 7(a) program. This act mandates that all applicants must provide their date of birth and certify their citizenship or lawful permanent resident status. Furthermore, the bill explicitly bans individuals who are asylees, refugees, nonimmigrants, DACA recipients, or those without lawful status from qualifying for these federal loans.

The CEASE Act of 2025 limits the number of for-profit companies authorized to issue Section 7 loans under the Small Business Act. Specifically, this legislation mandates that the SBA Administrator cap the total number of these non-nonprofit small business lending companies at sixteen at any given time. This measure aims to control the concentration of for-profit lenders in the program.

The Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025 mandates the relocation of Small Business Administration (SBA) offices situated in designated "sanctuary jurisdictions." If an office is not moved within 120 days of being identified, it must cease operations and its employees reassigned. The bill also prohibits the establishment of any new SBA offices in these jurisdictions.

This resolution establishes the House rules for considering four distinct bills: one reauthorizing opioid use disorder programs, and three bills concerning the Small Business Administration (SBA) related to office relocation, citizenship documentation for loans, and limiting lending companies. The resolution streamlines the process by waiving procedural objections and setting strict time limits and amendment procedures for the debate on each piece of legislation. Essentially, it acts as a procedural roadmap to bring these four bills to a vote quickly.

The 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act mandates that the Small Business Administration (SBA) submit a new annual report to Congress detailing the activities of 7(a) loan agents. This report will track agent counts, involvement in fraudulent loans, referral fee amounts, and provide an analysis of high-risk agents. The goal is to increase transparency and oversight regarding the consultants who assist applicants seeking SBA 7(a) loans.

This bill expresses the disapproval of Congress, under the Congressional Review Act, of a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rejected rule concerned the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the rubber tire manufacturing industry. As a result of this disapproval, the EPA's proposed standards will not take effect.

This Joint Resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a recent rule submitted by the National Park Service concerning motor vehicles within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this bill effectively nullifies and cancels the Park Service's submitted regulation. As a result, the proposed motor vehicle restrictions will not take effect.

This resolution establishes the expedited procedural framework for the House of Representatives to consider H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill. It waives standard procedural hurdles and sets strict limits on debate time before the final vote. The House will debate a specific, pre-approved substitute text for the reconciliation bill.

The ANCHOR Act directs the National Science Foundation to develop a comprehensive plan to significantly upgrade the cybersecurity and telecommunications infrastructure for the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. This plan must assess necessary network capabilities, identify security risks, estimate costs, and propose a funding strategy involving multiple stakeholders. The goal is to ensure research vessels have the necessary high-speed connectivity to support advanced science, crew well-being, and remote expertise.

This resolution establishes expedited procedures in the House of Representatives to consider and vote on joint resolutions disapproving specific rules from the Comptroller of the Currency and the Environmental Protection Agency. It also temporarily waives certain House rules to fast-track the consideration of specific budget reconciliation-related resolutions reported by the Rules Committee. The overall goal is to quickly bring votes on overturning these agency regulations and streamlining certain budgetary measures.

The TAKE IT DOWN Act establishes new federal crimes for the intentional sharing of nonconsensual intimate images, including realistic AI-generated deepfakes, with enhanced penalties for content involving minors. It mandates that online platforms create clear reporting systems and remove reported nonconsensual intimate content within 48 hours. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is empowered to enforce these notice and removal requirements against covered platforms.

This bill mandates comprehensive federal reporting to better understand and address violence, aggression, and wellness challenges facing law enforcement officers. It requires the Attorney General to produce detailed reports analyzing attacks on officers, potential new data collection methods for non-criminal aggressive incidents, and the state of officer mental health resources. The goal is to use this improved data to recommend better federal, state, and local responses and support systems for officers.