Legislative Activity

The Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act tightens restrictions on bank mergers that would create excessive market concentration. Exceptions to these limits are now only permitted for failing bank acquisitions necessary to prevent significant economic disruption, provided no qualified, non-concentrated buyer is available. The bill also mandates that regulators report to Congress when granting such waivers. Finally, it prohibits the FDIC from considering bad faith bids when determining the least costly resolution for a failed bank.

The Modular Housing Production Act aims to reduce barriers to using modular and manufactured housing in federal programs, primarily through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). It requires the Secretary of HUD to review FHA construction financing programs and recommend changes to better accommodate modular construction methods. Furthermore, the bill mandates a review of loan draw schedules and authorizes a study on creating a standardized commercial code for modular homes.

The K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025 establishes a presumption of service connection for a comprehensive list of diseases affecting veterans who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base in Uzbekistan. This means certain serious illnesses, including various cancers, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions, will be presumed to be related to their military service. This change amends existing law to provide expanded benefits eligibility for these veterans.

The Military Consumer Protection Task Force Act of 2025 establishes an interagency task force to combat the rapidly increasing financial fraud targeting service members, veterans, and their families. This group, composed of federal agencies and outside experts, will analyze current and emerging scams, evaluate existing protections, and provide annual recommendations to Congress. The primary goal is to coordinate efforts across the government to better protect the financial well-being of the military community.

This bill renames the existing Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Pilot Program to the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program, removing the "Pilot" designation. It also eliminates the previous three-year duration limit for the program. Finally, the legislation establishes a new sunset provision, setting the program's expiration for seven years after the date of enactment.

This resolution is an official inquiry demanding the President transmit documents detailing the Administration's use of insecure electronic communication platforms, such as Signal, for official business. Congress specifically seeks records related to compliance with federal recordkeeping laws, especially concerning sensitive national security information and the prevention of automatic message deletion. The request mandates the delivery of these unredacted materials to the House within 14 days of the resolution's passage.

The "Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2025" directs the FAA to collaborate with the National Academies to study and report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution. This report will consolidate current scientific knowledge and be delivered to key government officials and congressional committees.

The Global Demining Protection Act mandates the Secretary of State to promptly resume all Department of State programs related to demining, clearing unexploded ordnance, and destroying small arms. This resumption is in accordance with the activities authorized by Executive Order 14169, section 3(e). The aim of the act is to restart global demining efforts.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' view that Congress should act to maintain the United States Postal Service (USPS) as an independent entity within the Federal Government. It emphasizes the USPS's role as a self-sustaining service vital to the economy and national connectivity. The resolution discourages privatization, citing concerns about increased costs, reduced services, and damage to critical infrastructure.