Legislative Activity

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.

This bill modifies the procedure for announcing voting "pairs" in the House of Representatives, beginning with the 119th Congress. Members who cannot vote can arrange a written, signed pair with another absent member. The Clerk will announce these pairs just before the official vote tally is announced, and the list will be printed in the Congressional Record.

The SHRED Act of 2025 significantly increases penalties for Department of Justice and intelligence community employees who conceal, remove, or destroy official government records. This legislation mandates severe punishment, including a minimum of 20 years up to life in prison, for these specific acts of record tampering.

This bill streamlines the process for the House to consider a resolution regarding parental remote voting by proxy. It sets a time limit for debate on the resolution and waives a House rule to expedite the consideration process.

The "Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely Act" or "RULES Act" modifies asylum eligibility by requiring aliens to apply for asylum only at a port of entry, regardless of status. It prohibits the parole or release of any alien applying for asylum at a port of entry and removes considerations for safe third countries. This act does not apply to aliens apprehended in the U.S. after entering without inspection or overstaying their visa.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to add a carving of President Donald J. Trump to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The Secretary would be required to carry out this directive through the National Park Service Director.