Legislative Activity

The Stop Illegal Fishing Act aims to combat harmful illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing globally. This bill mandates the President to impose sanctions, including asset blocking and immigration restrictions, on foreign persons and vessels involved in IUU fishing activities. It also requires regular reporting to Congress on the implementation of these sanctions.

The Ukraine Support Act comprehensively bolsters Ukraine's defense and recovery through diplomatic, financial, and security measures. It condemns Russian aggression, establishes mechanisms for reconstruction funding, and extends crucial military assistance to Ukraine and its NATO allies. Furthermore, the bill institutes a mandatory, escalating sanctions regime against Russia based on its actions in the war.

This resolution sets the stage for the House of Representatives to immediately consider H.R. 2913, a bill authorizing support for Ukraine. It streamlines the process by waiving procedural objections, limiting debate to one hour, and allowing only a single motion to recommit before a final vote. This ensures a swift path to a vote on providing aid to Ukraine.

This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran, as authorized by the War Powers Resolution. The only exception allows forces necessary for the immediate defense of the U.S. or its allies against an imminent attack. This directive does not apply if Congress has already authorized military action against Iran.

The Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program Act of 2026 establishes a five-year pilot program administered by HUD to insure mortgages financing the conversion of owner-occupied basement spaces into safe, habitable rental units. This initiative aims to increase housing supply, prioritizing areas identified as hazard-prone by FEMA and NOAA. The program will insure up to 150,000 mortgages, subject to safety and habitability standards, and concludes with a comprehensive report to Congress.

This bill expresses Congressional disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule that withdrew guidance on reopening previously closed consumer deposit accounts. By disapproving the rule, Congress effectively voids the CFPB's action, restoring the previous status regarding the reopening of these accounts.

The BIS Licensing Efficiency Act of 2026 aims to improve the speed and transparency of the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) export license review process. It establishes stricter timelines for license decisions and mandates detailed quarterly reporting to Congress on processing metrics. The bill also requires an independent audit by the Comptroller General to assess compliance with existing efficiency requirements.

This resolution directs the President, under the War Powers Resolution, to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran. The order mandates withdrawal unless forces are necessary for imminent self-defense of the U.S. or its allies. Any continued defensive action must comply with existing War Powers reporting requirements.

The End Russian Oil Windfalls Act seeks to tighten sanctions on Russia’s energy sector by revoking specific licenses that allowed for the sale of Russian oil to India and prohibiting future authorizations of such transactions. The bill mandates new sanctions against Russian entities involved in oil and gas operations and requires regular reporting on Russian energy revenues and the involvement of energy companies in the abduction of Ukrainian children.

This joint resolution immediately terminates the national emergency declared by the President in Executive Order 14257 concerning global tariffs. It utilizes the authority granted under the National Emergencies Act to end the emergency declaration upon enactment.

This bill officially terminates the national emergency that the President declared on February 1, 2025, under Executive Order 14193. It acts to end the authorities granted under the National Emergencies Act related to that specific declaration.

This bill officially ends the national emergency that was declared by the President in July 2025. This action specifically terminates the authority used to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

The RESTRICT Act establishes a five-year prohibition on exporting certain advanced integrated circuits to designated "countries of concern." It amends export control laws to require a license for exporting these sensitive chips to any "covered country." The bill also sets strict criteria for U.S. persons to qualify for an exemption from these licensing requirements.

This bill directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. Such withdrawal must occur unless Congress has explicitly authorized the military action through a declaration of war or a specific use of force authorization. The directive is issued under the authority of the War Powers Resolution.

This resolution strongly condemns the antisemitic shooting attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. It expresses solidarity with the victims, their families, and the Jewish community worldwide. Furthermore, the bill reaffirms the U.S. commitment to combating all forms of religious hatred and violence.

This resolution sets expedited procedures for the House to consider and vote on Joint Resolution 117, which addresses the national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025. It waives standard procedural hurdles to ensure a swift vote on the resolution. The House-passed version will then be sent to the Senate quickly.

This resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to partnering with Honduras on security and counter-narcotics efforts while strongly condemning the pardon of former President Juan Orlando Hernández. It highlights Hernández's conviction for drug trafficking and argues that the pardon undermines U.S. anti-corruption efforts and justice for victims. The resolution also urges continued cooperation with Honduras on fair elections, security, and development, while rejecting unauthorized military force.

The Mortgage Insurance Freedom Act aims to eliminate the collection of annual mortgage insurance premiums once a homeowner's loan balance drops to 78% or less of the original value. This change applies only to newly insured mortgages, though the government can resume collecting premiums if the insurance fund's capital ratio falls below 2%. The Secretary of HUD must establish rules and inform homeowners on how to verify their eligibility to stop paying.

The Regional China Officer Authorization Act formally establishes and expands the State Department's Regional China Officer (RCO) program within a new dedicated unit. This unit will deploy Mandarin-proficient Foreign Service Officers globally to monitor, report on, and counter the People's Republic of China's activities in key areas like trade and infrastructure. The Act authorizes specific funding for the program's expansion and operations for five years, after which the unit will sunset.

The Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of State to annually report on the links between Haitian criminal gangs and the nation's political and economic elites. Based on these findings, the President must impose sanctions, including asset freezes and visa bans, on identified foreign individuals. The law is designed to expose and penalize collusion that threatens U.S. interests and the Haitian people, with provisions set to expire after five years.