Legislative Activity

This bill establishes special, expedited procedures for the House of Representatives to immediately consider and vote on a specific joint resolution, H.J. Res. 143. It waives certain procedural objections and sets specific conditions for the automatic adoption of an amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee. The measure also mandates the swift transmittal of the House-passed resolution to the Senate.

This bill seeks to amend Medicare coverage rules to include wigs as durable medical equipment when medically necessary. Coverage would require written certification from a physician confirming the wig is needed for hair loss due to a medical condition or as part of rehabilitative treatment.

The United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026 comprehensively repeals major U.S. sanctions laws against Cuba, effectively normalizing trade relations. This legislation removes restrictions on travel, exports, and financial remittances between the two nations. It also establishes a framework for the President to negotiate property claims and human rights protections with the Cuban government. The Act aims to promote democratic change in Cuba through the extension of nondiscriminatory trade treatment.

This bill mandates the President to withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Venezuela. This action is required unless Congress has formally declared war or passed specific legislation authorizing the use of military force in that country.

This comprehensive resolution establishes several new federal programs and policies, including a joint scholarship to train doctors for VA hospitals, grants to support nonprofit theaters, and protections for Native American seeds. It also includes provisions addressing AI impersonation of officials, mandates congressional oversight hearings, sets a code of conduct for the House, and directs specific appropriations and tax rule changes.

This bill aims to enhance the responsiveness of the House of Representatives by strengthening the Code of Official Conduct and modifying the process for suspending the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for such actions. Additionally, it mandates the placement of clocks displaying all U.S. time zones within the House Chamber for better awareness among members.

This bill establishes a special, expedited process for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on House Resolution 997, which aims to make the House more responsive to its members. The process includes automatically adopting a specific substitute amendment if timely submitted by the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee. Debate on the resolution will be strictly limited to one hour.

The Governing for the People Act is a comprehensive bill addressing multiple areas, including extending tax incentives for film production, establishing a new federal crime to combat fraud against veterans, and ensuring full federal funding for wildfire repairs caused by Forest Service activities. It also creates grants to promote AI literacy, mandates reports on China-Iran financial ties, improves lung cancer screening coverage, and updates operational procedures for the House of Representatives.

This resolution sets forth a streamlined process for the House of Representatives to immediately consider and vote on H.R. 7007, a bill intended to govern on behalf of the American people. It waives most procedural objections and automatically adopts a specific substitute amendment offered by the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee. Following a limited debate and one motion to recommit, the House will vote on final passage and swiftly send the measure to the Senate.

The Breaking the Gridlock Act extends the enhanced premium tax credits for Marketplace health insurance through 2028. This ensures that increased financial assistance remains available for individuals and families purchasing coverage. The extension specifically covers both the increased credit amounts and eligibility for higher-income households.

This resolution establishes expedited procedures for the immediate consideration and final vote on H.R. 1834, a bill intended to advance policy priorities and break legislative gridlock. It waives standard procedural objections and sets strict limits on debate time. The bill will automatically incorporate a specific substitute amendment if submitted by the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee.

The Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act aims to support the human rights, cultural heritage, and guaranteed autonomy of Southern Mongolians facing systematic repression in China. The bill directs the President and Secretary of State to condemn abuses and advocate internationally for these rights. It also establishes mechanisms for sanctions against abusers, supports cultural preservation efforts, and requires reporting on the impacts of rare earth mining in the region.

The El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025 mandates sanctions, including asset blocking and travel bans, against senior Salvadoran officials and others engaged in corruption or gross human rights violations. The bill also prohibits most U.S. financial support to the Government of El Salvador through international institutions and blocks direct Congressional funding. Furthermore, it requires detailed reporting on sanctioned individuals and an examination of the government's use of cryptocurrency for potential corruption.

This bill mandates the President to immediately remove all United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela. This action is required unless Congress has specifically authorized the use of military force. The legislation aims to ensure that military engagement in Venezuela requires explicit Congressional approval.

The HALT Act of 2025 aims to halt the emerging global nuclear arms race by establishing a U.S. policy to lead international negotiations for a comprehensive and verifiable nuclear freeze. This includes seeking agreements on production limits, no first use policies, and enhanced verification measures. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for explosive nuclear weapons tests starting in fiscal year 2026 unless specifically approved by Congress. It also calls for the U.S. to seek Senate ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

This bill formally establishes the appointments of specific members to various standing committees within the House of Representatives. It confirms the placement of Mr. Conaway, Mrs. Grijalva, and Mr. Walkinshaw onto committees such as Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Homeland Security, and Natural Resources.

This resolution establishes the immediate consideration process for House Bill 6039, which aims to advance commonsense priorities. It waives standard procedural objections to expedite debate and a final vote on the bill. The process also includes specific rules for considering minority amendments and limits debate time before the final passage vote.

This comprehensive bill addresses several distinct areas of federal policy, including extending support for small business research funding and increasing outreach to underserved institutions. It also establishes new grant programs to boost tourism in Native American and Native Hawaiian communities and expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include military spouses. Furthermore, the Act mandates proactive mental health outreach for veterans with service-connected mental health disabilities and strengthens federal protections against interstate package theft.

The Grandfamily Housing Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to support owners of intergenerational dwelling units. These grants fund essential services like on-site coordinators, community outreach, and property maintenance for grandfamilies. The program aims to enhance housing stability and support services for grandparents raising grandchildren.

The Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025 aims to increase federal reimbursement rates for school meals. Specifically, it provides an additional 45 cents per lunch and 28 cents per breakfast served by school food authorities starting November 1, 2025. These adjusted rates will be subject to future inflation adjustments.