Legislative Activity

This resolution mandates that the House Committee on Ethics preserve and publicly release all records related to its investigations of sexual harassment or unwelcome sexual advances by Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners. The goal is to ensure transparency regarding violations of House rules concerning conduct. All relevant investigative materials, with victim information redacted, must be made public within 60 days of the resolution's adoption.

The No Immunity for Glyphosate Act prohibits federal funding for a specific Executive Order concerning phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. This legislation establishes a right for individuals harmed by exposure to these substances to file civil lawsuits against manufacturers and sellers. Crucially, it removes certain legal immunities and defenses that companies might otherwise use to avoid liability for damages caused by these products.

This Act establishes a "zero-based" system requiring specific federal energy and environmental regulations to automatically expire unless actively renewed. Covered agencies must set expiration dates for existing rules within one year and for new rules within five years. Agencies can extend these deadlines only after providing public notice and comment on the regulation's costs and benefits.

The Permanent Tax Relief for Seniors Act makes the existing federal tax deduction for seniors a permanent provision of the Internal Revenue Code. This legislation removes the current sunset date, ensuring seniors continue to benefit from this tax relief in all future taxable years.

The Migrant Child Safety Act establishes stricter requirements for placing unaccompanied alien children with sponsors. This legislation mandates comprehensive information sharing between Health and Human Services and Homeland Security before placement, including background checks and proof of relationship. It also introduces new safeguards such as in-person home visits, potential electronic monitoring for non-citizen sponsors, and a mandatory minimum $5,000 sponsor bond.

The Flexible Leave Act amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to simplify how employees take intermittent leave for their own serious health conditions or to care for a covered servicemember. This legislation removes certain existing certification requirements specifically related to taking leave intermittently. The bill aims to make accessing and utilizing intermittent FMLA leave more flexible for eligible employees.

The SAFE Olympic Sports Act mandates that national governing bodies for sports require athletes to participate in competitions corresponding to their biological sex, defined as male or female determined at conception. This requirement applies to the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, and other sanctioned events. Furthermore, the bill protects the sanctioning of previously established, single-sex amateur athletic competitions.

The Stop Gender Trafficking of Minors Act establishes a federal crime for transporting minors across state lines to obtain gender transition procedures, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and gender-altering surgeries. The bill provides a private right of action for civil lawsuits and prohibits federal funding for state or local jurisdictions that facilitate such travel or fail to cooperate with federal enforcement.

This bill, the "Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act," exempts recipients of the Purple Heart and Medal of Honor from paying standard U.S. passport fees. It directs the State Department to coordinate with the Department of Defense to establish verification procedures for these eligible applicants.

The Incentivize Savings Act mandates how federal agencies must handle unspent appropriations by dedicating the majority to debt reduction and allowing a portion for employee retention bonuses. This legislation also restricts future budget requests to only account for inflation unless the agency fully spends its prior allocation. Ultimately, the bill aims to encourage fiscal responsibility by linking unspent funds to debt reduction and limiting budget growth.

The Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement (FIT) Act aims to modernize federal technology buying by significantly enhancing training for the acquisition workforce, especially in areas like cloud computing and AI. It streamlines purchasing by raising simplified acquisition and micro-purchase thresholds to allow for faster, smaller technology buys. Furthermore, the bill promotes greater competition by broadening what counts as relevant experience for contractors and requiring agencies to remove unnecessary hurdles for small businesses.

The Riley Gaines Act allows female college athletes to file a civil lawsuit against institutions that negligently allow biologically male athletes to compete in women's sports. This legislation provides a legal avenue for female athletes to seek damages if they suffer physical injuries as a result of such competition. Winning plaintiffs are entitled to recover their attorney's fees.

The No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026 restricts the air transportation of adult roosters to enhance aviation safety and combat illegal activities like cockfighting. The bill prohibits air carriers from knowingly transporting adult roosters as cargo, with an exemption for shipments related to certified commercial farms for legitimate agricultural purposes. Enforcement authority rests with the Secretary of Transportation, and violations are subject to civil penalties.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It also establishes a federal requirement for voters to present a photo ID indicating U.S. citizenship when casting a ballot in federal elections. The bill outlines specific acceptable forms of proof and requires states to implement verification programs to ensure only citizens are registered and voting.

This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to revoke the tax-exempt status of any organization that provides or funds abortions. This revocation would apply unless the abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother or results from rape or incest. Organizations that lose this status would also no longer be eligible for tax-deductible charitable contributions.

The COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act mandates the public release of all government records related to the FBI's COINTELPRO program within six months, subject to narrow exceptions for demonstrable harm. It establishes an independent Review Board to oversee redactions and ensure eventual full disclosure within 25 years. Furthermore, the bill creates a centralized COINTELPRO Records Collection at the National Archives and renames the J. Edgar Hoover Building to the FBI Federal Building.

The PRESS Act establishes a new federal crime for manufacturing or distributing equipment used to make illegal drugs if that equipment is intended for substances that will be unlawfully imported into the United States. This legislation amends the Controlled Substances Act to create specific prison sentences for these supply chain offenses. The Act also directs the Sentencing Commission to update federal guidelines to reflect these new penalties.

The SCAM Act establishes new grounds for the government to revoke the citizenship of naturalized individuals. It allows for denaturalization if a person commits fraud against the government, joins a terrorist organization, or commits an aggravated felony within ten years of naturalization. These actions are deemed proof that the individual lacked good moral character at the time they became a citizen. Revocation of citizenship under this Act is retroactive to the original date of naturalization.

The Stop Insider Trading Act restricts Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing new securities issued by publicly traded companies. It requires advance public disclosure for any sale of existing covered investments, with a mandatory 7-to-14-day notice period before the transaction. Violations result in significant financial penalties, including disgorgement of any net gains, payable by the Member personally.

This resolution expresses strong support for the Iranian people protesting for freedom, democracy, and basic human rights against the repressive Islamic Republic. It condemns the regime's brutal crackdown on demonstrators and demands an end to violence and the release of political prisoners. Furthermore, it urges the U.S. government to work with allies to deter further lethal violence against protesters.