Legislative Activity

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 resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House to immediately debate and vote on H. Res. 23, which proposes permitting parental remote voting by proxy. It outlines specific rules for floor debate and ensures the measure proceeds directly to a final vote. Additionally, the resolution temporarily waives standard procedural restrictions to allow for continued debate and amendments.

The Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely (RULES) Act restricts asylum eligibility by requiring individuals to apply exclusively at official U.S. ports of entry. Under this legislation, asylum seekers are prohibited from being paroled or released into the country while their applications are processed. Furthermore, the bill renders individuals who enter the U.S. without authorization ineligible to apply for asylum.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate the addition of President Donald J. Trump’s likeness to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. It mandates that the National Park Service oversee the carving of the figure as part of the monument.

The "No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act" strengthens federal sentencing laws by mandating the death penalty or life imprisonment for a wide range of sex trafficking and sexual abuse offenses. This legislation significantly increases penalties for crimes involving the exploitation, coercion, and abuse of minors, as well as repeat sex offenders.

The Holding Child Predators Accountable Act amends federal law to mandate stricter sentencing for child exploitation and pornography offenses. Under this legislation, individuals convicted of these crimes would face mandatory fines and either life imprisonment or the death penalty.

The Justice for Rape Survivors Act establishes a federal mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years for individuals convicted of aggravated sexual abuse or sexual abuse. This legislation ensures a stricter baseline for sentencing while maintaining the possibility of life imprisonment for these offenses.