Legislative Activity

This resolution recognizes the significant harm caused by the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES) to those exposed in utero. It officially designates a week in April 2025 as DES Awareness Week to bring attention to the ongoing health consequences. Furthermore, the bill supports restoring funding for the DES Follow-Up Study and urges the FDA to issue a formal apology to affected families.

This resolution urges the United States to immediately prioritize global nuclear disarmament and lead the world back from the brink of nuclear war. It calls on the President to negotiate verifiable arms reduction treaties with all nuclear states to halt the arms race and prevent catastrophic conflict. Key actions include renouncing "first use," ending hair-trigger alert postures, and ceasing the development of new nuclear weapons. Furthermore, the bill demands comprehensive support, cleanup, and economic transition planning for communities and workers affected by past and present nuclear activities.

This resolution sets the expedited procedural path for the House to immediately consider and vote on H.R. 185, waiving standard rules to limit debate. The bill itself establishes a temporary safeguard preventing budget reconciliation legislation from cutting benefits or eligibility for current Medicaid or SNAP recipients until January 20, 2029. Once passed by the House, the bill will be promptly sent to the Senate for consideration.

This Act officially designates the Deerfield River system, including its major branches and several key tributaries in Massachusetts and Vermont, for a formal study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The Secretary of the Interior must complete this comprehensive study and submit a report to Congress within three years of receiving the necessary funding. This process will determine the suitability of these waterways for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

This resolution streamlines House procedures for debating and voting on a bill concerning responsible policies (H.R. 185). It bypasses certain procedural hurdles, such as challenges to the bill's content, and includes an amendment from the Rules Committee's ranking minority member. Debate time is limited, and the Clerk is instructed to notify the Senate of the bill's passage.

Here are the high-level summaries for each bill, designed to be concise and informative for website descriptions: * **Responsible Legislating Act:** This bill extends key agricultural reporting requirements, ensuring continued market transparency for livestock sales and supporting agricultural marketing services. * **[Bill Regarding Veteran Apprenticeship Programs]:** This legislation enhances career opportunities for veterans by improving their access to and awareness of registered apprenticeship programs through better education and online resources. * **[Bill Regarding Federal Employee Protections]:** This bill supports federal employees in high-risk roles who become ill or injured on duty by encouraging agencies to retain them and modifying retirement rules to avoid penalties. * **[Bill Regarding Retirement Savings]:** This legislation aims to improve and expand retirement savings options for Americans by making changes to employer-sponsored retirement plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). * **[Boots to Business Program Act]:** This bill establishes the "Boots to Business Program" to provide entrepreneurship training and resources to veterans, transitioning service members, and their families, helping them start and manage small businesses. * **[Bill Regarding Human Trafficking Penalties]:** This legislation increases penalties for human trafficking, coercion, and enticement offenses, particularly in or near school zones and institutions of higher education, to create safer environments for students. * **[Bill Regarding National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture]:** This legislation establishes a commission to explore the possibility of creating a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in the Washington, D.C., area. * **[Bill Regarding Semiconductor Supply Chain]:** This legislation strengthens the U.S. semiconductor supply chain by increasing foreign direct investment in domestic manufacturing through the Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA program. * **[Bill Regarding Homeland Security Equipment Purchases]:** This bill revises the approval process for certain equipment purchases made with grants under the Homeland Security Act to ensure a clear and consistent review process. * **[Bill Regarding NASA Leasing Authority]:** This legislation extends NASA's authority to lease underused properties to private entities, state and local governments, academic institutions, and other federal agencies for an additional year. * **[Bill Regarding House Committee Hearings]:** Mandates that each standing committee in the House of Representatives must hold a hearing to review how this Act is being put into action. * **[Bill Regarding Whistleblower Protection]:** Addresses the protection of whistleblowers by setting strict guidelines on the disclosure of their identities, aiming to encourage the reporting of misconduct within the House of Representatives without fear of reprisal. * **[Bill Regarding Foreign Ownership of Marine Terminals]:** Mandates a comprehensive study to evaluate the effects of foreign ownership of marine terminals at major U.S. ports on the nation's economic security. * **[Bill Regarding Budgetary Effects]:** References how the financial impact of the bill will be officially measured and recorded, ensuring it aligns with existing budget rules. * **[Bill Regarding Federal Credit Union Act]:** Amends the Federal Credit Union Act to modify how often the board of directors of Federal credit unions are required to meet, ensuring appropriate oversight based on the credit union's age and financial stability. * **[Bill Regarding Treasury Funds Allocation]:** This legislation allocates specific funds from the Treasury for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to various government programs and departments.