Legislative Activity

This resolution directs the Committee on Ethics and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to increase government transparency by publicly disclosing records of taxpayer-funded settlements related to sexual harassment and misconduct. It requires the publication of a consolidated list identifying Members of Congress involved in such cases alongside the total taxpayer funds paid for these settlements. Additionally, the bill mandates the disclosure of aggregate financial data regarding settlements involving House employees to ensure full accountability.

This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days, utilizing authority under the War Powers Resolution. It explicitly clarifies that this action does not authorize the use of military force or limit security cooperation with Lebanese forces or the protection of diplomatic facilities.

This resolution sets the strict rules for the House of Representatives to consider several key legislative items, primarily focusing on the fiscal year 2027 defense authorization bill (H.R. 8800). It streamlines the process by limiting debate, waiving procedural objections, and severely restricting the types of amendments that can be offered for the defense, national security, and disability insurance bills. The resolution also provides for the consideration of a resolution commemorating the Working Families Tax Cuts anniversary.

The TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends the federal terrorism reinsurance program through 2034. This legislation also updates the certification process for acts of terrorism by establishing a structured review timeline, increasing the property damage threshold for future claims, and enhancing transparency through expanded annual reporting requirements.

The KIDS Act is comprehensive legislation designed to enhance the safety, privacy, and well-being of minors in the digital age. It mandates stricter protections across online platforms, social gaming, and AI chatbots while updating privacy standards to limit data collection and targeted advertising for young users. By establishing federal safety requirements and empowering parents with better control tools, the bill aims to reduce exposure to harmful content and addictive design features.

Lulu's Law mandates that the FCC classify shark attacks as an event eligible for Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). This ensures that alerts regarding shark attacks can be broadcast to the public via emergency messaging systems.

The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025 empowers mutual funds and transfer agents to protect vulnerable investors by delaying suspicious redemption requests. The bill requires participating firms to maintain trusted contact information and establishes formal internal procedures to identify and report potential financial exploitation. Additionally, it mandates that the SEC report to Congress with recommendations for further regulatory improvements to safeguard older and impaired adults.

The Small Business Technological Advancement Act expands the eligibility of Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans to include investments in business software and cloud computing services. This update allows small businesses to utilize loan funds for essential operational tools, including those powered by artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency and service delivery.

The Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act requires Small Business Administration (SBA) employees to certify in writing that they have no conflicts of interest before participating in the loan process. This measure ensures impartiality by mandating that employees disclose any potential conflicts and recuse themselves if a conflict arises. The Act aims to strengthen integrity and accountability within SBA lending operations.

This bill directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran, utilizing the authority provided by the War Powers Resolution. The President may only keep forces deployed if they are necessary to defend the U.S. or its allies from an imminent attack. This directive does not apply if Congress has already provided a formal authorization for military action against Iran.

This Act redefines exemptions under the Marine Mammal Protection Act to clarify the rights of Alaska Natives to take marine mammals for subsistence and to create and sell authentic handicrafts made from marine mammal ivory and other materials. It establishes clear definitions for "authentic Alaska Native article of handicrafts and clothing" to ensure legitimacy in commerce. Furthermore, the bill prohibits states from banning the sale or transfer of these authentic Native handicrafts incorporating marine mammal parts.

This resolution condemns actors defrauding the U.S. Government and emphasizes that robust, government-wide fraud prevention reforms are essential for national financial prosperity. It asserts that federal agencies must verify eligibility and claims *before* issuing payments to curb massive improper spending. The House views this shift to proactive verification as the primary solution to the ongoing fiscal emergency caused by fraud.

This bill temporarily extends key foreign intelligence surveillance authorities under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). It moves the expiration date from June 12, 2026, to July 2, 2026. The extension ensures continuity of these surveillance powers without interruption.

The Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act grants federal agencies the authority to temporarily pause, condition, or segment payments that show elevated signs of fraud or improper risk. This action can be initiated by agency heads or triggered by the Treasury Secretary using the Do Not Pay system. Agencies must notify payees, allow them to contest the pause, and issue the payment within 30 days if the review finds no high risk.

The Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act restructures the Treasury Department to enhance fraud detection and financial integrity across federal spending. It establishes a new, independent Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery to oversee "covered funds" and mandates a governmentwide data analysis program within the Fiscal Service. This legislation aims to centralize data sharing and analytical capabilities to proactively prevent improper payments and combat fraud in major federal programs.

The No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 establishes mandatory identity fraud screening for all federal student aid applications starting in late 2026. If an application is flagged for potential fraud, colleges are prohibited from disbursing aid until they verify the student's identity using strict methods. This legislation also creates a higher scrutiny category for institutional program reviews if a school shows a pattern of paying aid on flagged applications without proper verification.

The Secure America Act allocates substantial funding across two titles to enhance national security operations. Title I focuses on border technology, non-immigration enforcement personnel for Customs and Border Protection, and specialized funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to combat child exploitation. Title II provides massive appropriations specifically directed toward immigration enforcement activities for both CBP and ICE, including funding for removals, facility support, and increased cooperation with state and local law enforcement.

The Faster Labor Contracts Act aims to speed up the process of securing a first collective bargaining agreement after a union is certified. It establishes a mandatory timeline, including mediation and binding arbitration, if an agreement is not reached within 90 days of bargaining. This process is designed to prevent lengthy delays that currently weaken the union's position. The bill also requires a GAO report on current time-to-contract averages.

This resolution immediately brings the bill (H.R. 5408) to the House floor for consideration, aiming to accelerate the process of reaching a contract under the National Labor Relations Act. It waives standard procedural hurdles to facilitate a swift debate and final vote. The process allows for only one hour of debate before the final vote.

This procedural action sets the stage for the House to consider multiple bills aimed at combating government fraud and improving program integrity. Key measures include establishing new fraud prevention functions within the Treasury and creating a permanent governmentwide Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery. The process also allows for debate on legislation to pause and segment federal payments and a resolution condemning fraud against the U.S. Government.