Legislative Activity

This bill seeks to remove Representative Tony Gonzalez of Texas from his assignments on the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Homeland Security. The removal is based on conduct deemed to violate the requirement for House members to behave in a manner that reflects creditably on the House.

This resolution censures Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas for violating ethical standards through an inappropriate relationship and soliciting explicit material from a staff member. The findings detail that his actions, evidenced by text messages, abused a power imbalance and betrayed public trust. The bill formally condemns his conduct, requiring him to receive the censure in the well of the House.

The Nutrition First Act of 2026 amends the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to establish new nutritional standards for eligible food purchases. The bill restricts the use of SNAP benefits for items such as sugar-sweetened beverages, candy, energy drinks, and various high-sugar or high-sodium snack foods. These changes are designed to prioritize healthier food options and will take effect 180 days after enactment.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility at 3135 1st Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida, as the "Poul Hornsleth Post Office." The legislation ensures that all future official federal references to this location must use the newly established name.

This act, the "Stopping Wall Street From Competing With Main Street Homebuyers Act," restricts large investment funds from purchasing single-family homes. It prohibits "covered funds" from making new purchases after 90 days and mandates that they sell all existing single-family homes within ten years. This aims to reduce competition for homebuyers from large institutional investors.

This resolution recommends that the House of Representatives find William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a duly issued subpoena. It further proposes imposing a daily fine of $\$5,000$ on each individual until they comply. The resolution directs the Speaker of the House to take necessary action to enforce the subpoena and this resolution.

This bill mandates that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) exempt Members of the House of Representatives and Senators from standard federal passenger and baggage screening when traveling between their home airport and any other location. It specifically removes a previous exemption related to leadership roles. The goal is to provide this screening exemption for all members of Congress during their travel.

This bill proposes to repeal Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act, which currently restricts United States assistance to Azerbaijan. The repeal is supported by findings that Azerbaijan has been a steadfast ally offering critical cooperation and demonstrating a commitment to peace in the South Caucasus. By removing this restriction, the legislation aims to allow for full U.S. assistance to the nation.

The No Surrogacy for Sex Offenders Act prohibits registered sex offenders from using interstate or foreign commerce to enter into surrogacy arrangements with the intent to exercise parental rights over the resulting child. The bill establishes criminal penalties, including up to 18 years in prison, for sex offenders who violate this prohibition. It also imposes penalties for committing a sex offense during the period between entering the arrangement and the child's birth.

This resolution mandates the immediate consideration of H.R. 2003, a bill designed to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The core purpose of the bill is to significantly lower the interest rate on all Federal student loans to a fixed rate of 2 percent. The resolution streamlines the legislative process by waiving procedural objections and setting strict limits on debate and amendment votes.

This bill sets up an expedited process for the House of Representatives to immediately consider and vote on H. J. Res. 12, a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to limit congressional terms. It mandates a strict one-hour, equally divided debate period before an immediate vote on the resolution. This procedure bypasses standard House rules to fast-track the term limits amendment proposal.

This bill, the Restore Trust in Congress Act, prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading or owning specific stocks and other covered investments while in office. It mandates a strict divestment period for existing holdings and establishes significant financial penalties for non-compliance. The accompanying resolution fast-tracks the bill through the House by waiving standard procedural hurdles.

The Protect Our Farmers and Families Act of 2025 immediately bans the pesticide diquat by declaring it an unreasonable environmental hazard. This action requires the EPA to cancel all existing registrations and revoke any food residue tolerances for the chemical. Consequently, the sale and future registration of diquat products are permanently prohibited.

This bill, H.R. 1908, establishes the "End Congressional Stock Trading Act" to prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading or owning most stocks and securities. It mandates a strict divestment timeline for existing assets, with significant civil penalties for violations. The resolution also fast-tracks the consideration and vote on this legislation within the House of Representatives.

This bill extends the crime emergency declaration previously issued by the President for the District of Columbia on August 11, 2025. The resolution ensures that this emergency status remains in effect until the President formally issues an order to terminate it. The remainder of the document outlines various related administrative and statutory updates.

This resolution formally removes Representative LaMonica McIver from her positions on the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Small Business. The action is taken following her indictment on federal charges related to interfering with federal officers. This measure adjusts committee assignments within the House of Representatives.

The Do or Dye Act mandates the removal of specific artificial color additives from the U.S. food supply. Starting in late 2025, "qualified color additives" will be banned from food, followed by a ban on "covered color additives" like Red No. 40 and Yellow No. 5 by the end of 2026. Foods containing these prohibited colors after the respective deadlines will be deemed adulterated under federal law.

The American Privacy Restoration Act is a straightforward bill designed to completely repeal the USA PATRIOT Act. This action will erase all amendments made by the PATRIOT Act, reverting relevant sections of law to their original text as it existed before October 26, 2001. In essence, this legislation seeks to undo the legal changes enacted by the PATRIOT Act.

The DOGE Codification Act of 2025 officially enacts into law all rules, policies, and guidance previously issued by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under executive order. This legislation solidifies DOGE's regulatory changes and ensures that all mandated cost savings and efficiency improvements remain in effect. Essentially, it converts DOGE's prior directives into permanent statutory law, unless later superseded by Congress.

The Civilians Resisting Unlawful Strikes Against Divine Establishments Act (CRUSADE Act) prohibits the use of any United States weapon, weapon system, or military implement against Christian civilians or Christian property in foreign countries. This measure ensures that American-supplied military equipment cannot be utilized in actions targeting these groups abroad.