Legislative Activity

This resolution strongly condemns the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, during his national speaking tour. It honors his life, his founding of Turning Point USA, and his dedication to conservative principles. Ultimately, the document calls for national unity and reaffirms the commitment to protecting the right to peaceful assembly and free expression.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 states should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in their elementary and secondary school curricula. The goal is to ensure that future generations understand the significance of that day and honor the sacrifices made by first responders. By mandating this education, Congress seeks to prevent the memory of 9/11 from fading.

The Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025 extends crucial federal funding for programs supporting law enforcement officers in crisis. This bill specifically reauthorizes existing support and treatment initiatives for an additional five years, running from 2025 through 2029. It ensures continued resources are available for officers needing mental health and wellness assistance.

The Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act aims to strengthen democracy, promote economic growth, and enhance security across the seven nations of the Western Balkans. The bill codifies existing sanctions, establishes initiatives for anti-corruption and regional trade, and supports cultural and educational exchanges. It also mandates reports on Russian and Chinese malign influence and prioritizes support for the region's integration with European and Euro-Atlantic institutions.

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 establishes automatic 14-day continuing appropriations to fund federal programs immediately when Congress fails to pass a budget. This mechanism prevents service disruptions while imposing strict limits on official travel and legislative business for Congress and certain executive branch officials during funding lapses. The Act ensures that spending during these extensions is accounted for against the final enacted budget.

The Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act mandates the FAA to conduct a detailed study on helicopter operations within 20 miles of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. This study will assess the impact of persistent noise on nearby communities, analyze current flight patterns, and evaluate potential solutions. The FAA must report its findings and recommendations for noise reduction to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

The Greyhound Protection Act of 2025 seeks to end commercial greyhound racing and related cruel training practices nationwide by October 1, 2027. This legislation bans all forms of wagering on greyhound races and prohibits the use of live animals for training or coursing events. Violators face significant fines and potential imprisonment under the strengthened Animal Welfare Act. The bill reflects concerns over widespread animal injuries, drug use, and inhumane confinement within the declining industry.

The Transit Funding Flexibility Act amends federal law to allow Urbanized Area Formula grant funds to be used more flexibly for public transportation operating costs. It removes specific population-based restrictions on grant eligibility. Crucially, recipients must now annually certify they will maintain their local spending effort for federally funded equipment and facilities, or face a mandatory 13% reduction in future federal funding.

The Taskforce for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams Act (TRAPS Act) establishes a new Task Force led by the Secretary of the Treasury. This diverse group, including federal agencies, industry experts, and consumer advocates, will study evolving payment scams. The Task Force is charged with developing cross-sector prevention strategies and submitting comprehensive recommendations for new laws and improved coordination to combat these fraudulent activities.

The Providing for Unhoused People and Pets Act of 2025 (PUPP Act) establishes a grant program to fund the creation and upgrading of interim and permanent housing that accommodates unhoused individuals along with their pets. Managed jointly by the Secretaries of Agriculture and HUD, these grants support construction, renovation, and essential pet-related operating costs. Grantees must ensure housing provides necessary supportive services for occupants and basic veterinary care for their companion animals.

This resolution formally condemns the tragic mass shooting in New York City that resulted in the deaths of civilians and NYPD Officer Didarul Islam. It honors the victims and commends the bravery of the New York City Police Department for their response to the attack. Furthermore, the bill takes a stand against all acts of violence directed toward law enforcement officials nationwide.

The CREATE Act, or Creative Relief and Expensing for Artistic Entertainment Act, modifies tax rules for qualified productions by significantly increasing the allowable spending limits for certain tax benefits. This legislation also introduces automatic inflation adjustments for these dollar amounts starting in 2027. Furthermore, the bill extends the expiration date for these beneficial tax provisions from the end of 2025 to the end of 2030.

The Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act aims to eliminate the practice of paying individuals with disabilities less than the minimum wage by phasing out special wage certificates over four years. It establishes federal and state grant programs to help employers and states transition to models of competitive integrated employment, where workers earn prevailing wages alongside non-disabled peers. The bill also funds technical assistance to guide businesses through this operational shift and mandates rigorous reporting to track employment outcomes.

The LEO K9 Protection Act enhances penalties for intentionally harming law enforcement animals, especially when a weapon is used. It also mandates the development of federal guidance for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel on treating injured police dogs. Finally, the bill establishes regulations allowing EMS to transport and provide emergency care to injured police dogs when human patients are not in immediate need.

The Share Holder Allocation for Rewards to Employees Plan Act (SHARE Plan Act) establishes a new corporate tax incentive for U.S. companies that distribute a significant amount of their stock equity to employees through formal, broad-based plans. Eligible "SHARE corporations" receive a 3 percentage point reduction in their corporate income tax rate. Crucially, stock received by employees under a qualified SHARE plan is excluded from the employee's gross income for federal tax purposes. The bill sets strict requirements for plan structure, employee participation, and minimum equity distribution ratios to qualify for these benefits.

The PAAW Act, or Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act, prohibits the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from conducting or supporting research that causes significant pain or distress to dogs and cats. This ban specifically targets studies categorized as causing pain levels D or E according to established animal welfare standards. The prohibition takes effect 90 days after the Act is officially enacted into law.

The Partner with Korea Act establishes a new reciprocal temporary work visa category specifically for South Korean nationals seeking employment in specialty occupations within the United States. This program is subject to an annual cap of 15,000 principal applicants. The legislation updates immigration procedures to incorporate this dedicated visa stream, contingent upon employer attestations approved by the Secretary of Labor.

The Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act prioritizes federal funding for research and extension programs specifically aimed at controlling the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. This legislation ensures that developing effective tools and treatments against this pest becomes a high-priority initiative. Additionally, the Act extends the authorization for several existing high-priority agricultural research programs until 2030.

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 establishes a structured process for distributing up to 2,000 additional, federally funded residency positions annually between fiscal years 2026 and 2032. This distribution prioritizes hospitals serving in underserved areas, those already training above their limit, and those committed to primary care and general surgery training. The bill also mandates a study and report by the Comptroller General on effective strategies to increase diversity within the health professional workforce.

The SAVES Act establishes a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations that provide service dogs to eligible veterans. These grants, up to $\$2,000,000$ each, will fund the training and provision of service dogs for veterans with qualifying conditions like PTSD or TBI. The bill also extends the expiration date for certain limits on veterans' pension payments until February 2033.