Legislative Activity

The Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act revises federal energy efficiency standards for government buildings. This bill ensures that the use of fossil fuels will not automatically disqualify a federal building from receiving a green building certification. It also repeals outdated energy efficiency regulations and sets a deadline for the Secretary of Energy to issue updated rules.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' strong support for rural communities as vital drivers of the U.S. economy, energy production, and food supply. It highlights recent legislative actions aimed at strengthening rural areas through energy independence, improved healthcare access, manufacturing growth, and expanded broadband connectivity. The bill affirms that a clean environment and a strong economy can coexist while supporting the prosperity of these essential communities.

This resolution sets the House floor schedule for considering four distinct legislative items. It establishes expedited procedures for bills related to repealing federal building efficiency standards, supporting rural communities, amending the Endangered Species Act, and streamlining geothermal energy permitting. The rules limit debate and motions for each measure to facilitate prompt votes.

This bill establishes the procedural rules for the House to consider legislation extending key foreign intelligence surveillance authorities under Title VII of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. If passed, the bill will extend these surveillance authorities until October 20, 2027. The resolution sets strict debate limits and waives certain procedural hurdles to expedite a final vote on the extension.

This resolution expresses strong support for the Working Families Tax Cuts, a law enacted to provide significant tax relief to working families. It highlights key provisions that prevent broad tax increases, deliver substantial refunds, and lower the tax burden for lower and middle-income earners. The bill affirms the benefits of policies designed to help families keep more of their earnings.

This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This designation overrides other legal requirements and will remain in effect until early 2029.

This resolution mandates the immediate consideration of H.R. 1689, a bill that requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). It streamlines the legislative process by waiving several procedural objections to ensure a swift vote on the matter. The underlying bill designates Haiti for TPS until three months after January 20, 2029.

The RED Tape Act aims to streamline the environmental policy review process under the Clean Air Act. This legislation updates Section 309 by clarifying the scope of written comments and designating the Administrator as the recipient. The bill also removes references to specific federal actions and proposed regulations from the review requirements.

The FENCES Act amends the Clean Air Act to prevent areas within a state from being designated as nonattainment areas due to pollution originating outside the United States or beyond the state's control. It also waives certain federal sanctions and fees for states that demonstrate air quality failures are caused by uncontrollable external emissions or exceptional events. This legislation ensures states are not penalized for pollution they cannot regulate, while still requiring them to maintain plans to meet air quality standards.

This resolution directs the President, under the War Powers Resolution, to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran. The order mandates withdrawal unless forces are necessary for imminent self-defense of the U.S. or its allies. Any continued defensive action must comply with existing War Powers reporting requirements.

This resolution sets the floor schedule for the House of Representatives to consider four specific measures. It establishes expedited procedures for debating and voting on three bills amending the Clean Air Act concerning air quality data, EPA review of legislation, and international emissions. Additionally, it provides a fast-track process for considering a resolution supporting tax policies for working families.

The Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 significantly updates federal disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. It expands eligibility for emergency funding to cover a wider range of natural disasters, increases the federal cost-share rate to 90%, and introduces options for advance payments on conservation and restoration work. The bill also authorizes mandatory funding and streamlines application processing timelines.

This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to finalize a consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026. It facilitates the legislative process by enabling the House to concur with Senate amendments while incorporating specific modifications detailed in the Rules Committee print.

The Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act provides comprehensive fiscal year 2026 funding for the Department of Homeland Security, prioritizing operational oversight, transparency, and accountability. The legislation mandates strict reporting requirements for agency spending and establishes clear policy directives for border security, emergency management, and immigration services. Additionally, the bill includes technical provisions to ensure the continuity of government operations and the timely payment of federal personnel during funding lapses.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and underscores the critical need for consistent, full funding. It highlights how government funding lapses jeopardize national security, disrupt essential operations, and negatively impact the personnel tasked with protecting the American people. Ultimately, the resolution calls for immediate action to ensure DHS maintains the resources necessary to defend against a heightened domestic threat environment.

This Act establishes a temporary program to beautify and clean up public spaces across the District of Columbia through federal and local coordination. It also creates a temporary commission focused on recommending actions to improve public safety and enhance federal immigration enforcement within D.C. Both the beautification program and the commission will terminate on January 2, 2029.

This resolution establishes the procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider four distinct legislative measures: the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, a resolution supporting the Department of Homeland Security, a bill to beautify the District of Columbia, and legislation regarding vessel operations in U.S. waters. It sets specific parameters for debate, voting, and the handling of amendments for each measure. Additionally, the resolution extends the expiration date for provisions previously established in House Resolution 707.

The Federal Working Animal Protection Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make individuals who harm law enforcement animals inadmissible to the United States. Additionally, the bill establishes that such individuals are subject to deportation if they have been convicted of or admit to committing these offenses.

This proposed constitutional amendment mandates that the federal government maintain a balanced budget by limiting annual spending to the average of the previous three years' receipts, adjusted for population and inflation. It establishes a high threshold, requiring a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress for any tax increases or to exceed the spending limit, except during wartime. The amendment aims to enforce fiscal discipline by restricting federal expenditures.

The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make non-citizens inadmissible to and deportable from the United States if they commit fraud against the government or unlawfully receive public benefits. Additionally, the bill renders individuals convicted of these offenses ineligible for any form of immigration relief.