Legislative Activity

The Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025 streamlines veteran support by eliminating certain counseling requirements and expanding vocational rehabilitation options to include non-degree flight training for disabled veterans. The bill also enhances outreach for rehabilitation services and mandates timely decisions on program extensions. Finally, it extends a current limit on certain pension payments.

This omnibus legislation provides fiscal year 2026 funding for key federal departments including Commerce, Justice, Science, Interior, and Energy, alongside related agencies. It allocates billions for law enforcement, scientific research (NASA/NSF), infrastructure projects (water/energy), and public land management. The bill also imposes numerous spending restrictions, oversight requirements, and policy directives across all funded agencies.

This bill mandates the President to withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Venezuela. This action is required unless Congress has formally declared war or passed specific legislation authorizing the use of military force in that country.

The Pregnant Students' Rights Act mandates that colleges and universities inform students about their rights, available accommodations, and resources supporting pregnant students who choose to carry their babies to term. Institutions must proactively share this information annually via email, handbooks, and on their websites. This ensures students are aware of support options and complaint procedures related to Title IX protections.

This bill makes consolidated appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Fiscal Year 2026, funding critical operations across security, enforcement, preparedness, and research. It allocates significant resources to agencies like CBP, TSA, FEMA, and CISA while establishing strict oversight rules and reporting requirements for spending and new programs. The legislation also includes specific policy provisions affecting border operations, drug importation, and federal law enforcement training standards.

This resolution establishes the specific procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on consolidated appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147). It limits debate, pre-approves certain amendments, and streamlines the process for passing the necessary funding legislation. The measure also includes technical instructions for combining the text of several bills into the final engrossed version of H.R. 7148.

This bill seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's rule concerning Public Land Order No. 7917, which withdrew federal lands in specific Minnesota counties. If enacted, this disapproval would nullify the BLM's rule, rendering it without legal effect.

The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act aims to ensure states can use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to support pregnancy centers. This legislation specifically defines pregnancy centers as organizations that promote the life of the mother and unborn child while offering various resources and services to expecting and new parents.

This resolution establishes the special rules and debate procedures for the House of Representatives to consider three separate items. These items include a bill clarifying state use of funds for pregnancy centers, a bill requiring colleges to inform pregnant students of their rights, and a joint resolution disapproving a Bureau of Land Management land withdrawal rule in Minnesota. The resolution waives most procedural objections to expedite the consideration and voting process for all three measures.

The AI for Main Street Act directs Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to assist small businesses in evaluating and implementing artificial intelligence in their operations. This support includes providing guidance, training on best practices, and outreach regarding AI use for planning, security, and compliance. The bill also formally defines artificial intelligence within the Small Business Act.

The Main Street Parity Act modifies the criteria for Small Business Investment Act loans used for acquiring, building, or expanding business facilities. Specifically, it removes certain restrictive clauses related to facility loan eligibility under Section 502(3)(C). This aims to streamline or broaden the requirements for small businesses seeking capital for physical expansion.

This comprehensive bill focuses on strengthening retirement security through several key areas. It enhances savings opportunities by increasing catch-up contributions for older workers and expanding access to workplace plans. Furthermore, it aims to protect retirement assets by requiring investment decisions to prioritize financial returns and mandating greater fee transparency for savers. Finally, it promotes fairness by prohibiting discrimination in federal benefits administration and service provider selection.

This comprehensive appropriations bill funds the federal government for Fiscal Year 2026 across three major divisions: Financial Services/General Government, National Security/State Department, and other related programs. It allocates billions for the Treasury Department, the Judiciary, the Executive Office of the President, and extensive foreign aid, while imposing numerous spending restrictions and oversight requirements across all funded agencies. The legislation directs resources toward domestic financial enforcement, international diplomacy, global health, and security assistance, all subject to specific policy conditions.

This bill establishes special, expedited procedures for the House to consider and pass a specific consolidated appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 7006). It significantly limits debate time and restricts amendments to only those pre-approved and printed by the Rules Committee. The process is designed to quickly move the major spending bill to a final vote.

The SHOWER Act revises the federal definition of a "showerhead" to align with the current industry standard, ASME A112.18.1/2024. This legislation specifically excludes safety shower showerheads from the federal definition. The Secretary of Energy is mandated to update federal regulations to reflect this change within 180 days of enactment.

The Flexibility for Workers Education Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to clarify which time is excluded from "hours worked" for minimum wage and overtime calculations. Specifically, it excludes time spent changing clothes or washing if covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. The bill also excludes time spent attending voluntary, non-work-related educational or training activities that occur outside of regular hours.

This resolution establishes the rules for considering five separate bills related to labor and retirement law in the House of Representatives. The measures address topics including fiduciary duties under ERISA, defining hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime calculations, the definition of a "tipped employee," and clarifying joint employer status. The resolution waives procedural objections to allow for expedited debate and votes on these bills.

This bill extends special duty-free trade benefits for Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act until December 31, 2028. It also restores preferential treatment for certain Caribbean goods that previously lost eligibility due to tariff schedule changes. Furthermore, the Act allows for the retroactive application of duty-free treatment for qualifying Haitian goods imported after September 30, 2025, pending importer requests.

This bill, the **AGOA Extension Act**, primarily extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program from September 30, 2025, to December 31, 2028. It also provides for retroactive duty-free treatment for eligible goods entered after the original expiration date. Finally, the legislation extends the authorization for certain customs user fees to the end of 2031.

The Remote Access Security Act amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to establish new controls on the remote access of sensitive U.S. items by foreign persons. This legislation grants the Secretary of Commerce authority to regulate such access when it poses a serious risk to national security. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary consult with key congressional committees before issuing new regulations on remote access controls.