Legislative Activity

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.

This bill officially terminates the national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025, under Executive Order 14323. It utilizes the authority granted by the National Emergencies Act to immediately end the declared emergency status. In essence, this legislation confirms that the emergency situation from that date is no longer in effect.

The Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act requires the SEC to mandate clearer disclosures from companies utilizing multi-class share structures. These companies must specify the voting power held by directors, nominees, executives, and major owners in key shareholder materials. This ensures investors can easily see the actual voting control held by insiders, separate from the total number of shares they own.

The Burma Genocide Accountability and Protection Act (Burma GAP Act) establishes a comprehensive U.S. policy to address the ongoing atrocities against the Rohingya people in Myanmar. The bill mandates the appointment of a Special Representative for Burma, increases humanitarian and protection support for refugees, and prioritizes accountability for genocide and crimes against humanity. Furthermore, it commits the U.S. to isolating the military junta until civilian rule is restored.

The Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act aims to ensure that U.S. foreign assistance commodities, such as food and medicine, are delivered to those in need rather than being destroyed. This legislation mandates that aid supplies must be distributed before they expire or spoil, thereby maximizing the humanitarian impact of U.S. aid. Furthermore, it establishes strict reporting requirements to track and prevent the waste of these vital resources. The bill highlights that effective foreign aid supports global health, strengthens the U.S. economy, and benefits American agriculture.

The SAK PASE in Haiti Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive U.S. strategy to address the escalating security, economic, and humanitarian crises in Haiti. This strategy must focus on bolstering Haitian security forces, countering illicit gang support, promoting economic opportunity, and ensuring Haitian leadership in the solutions. The Secretary is required to report annually to Congress for five years on the implementation and progress of this coordinated international effort.

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.

This resolution establishes an expedited process for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on H.R. 2913, the bill authorizing support for Ukraine. It waives standard procedural hurdles to immediately bring the bill to the floor for a strictly limited debate. Following passage, the House is required to notify the Senate within one week.

This bill establishes a fast-track procedure in the House of Representatives for immediately considering and voting on the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 91) regarding the President's national emergency declaration of April 2, 2025. It waives standard procedural rules to limit debate to one hour before a final vote. Once passed by the House, the Senate must be notified within one week.

The Strengthening the Quad Act formalizes U.S. commitment to deepening cooperation with Australia, India, and Japan to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. It mandates the Secretary of State to deliver a comprehensive strategy detailing current and future Quad efforts across security, economic, and health sectors within 180 days. Furthermore, the bill establishes a new Quad Inter-Parliamentary Working Group to enhance legislative engagement between the four nations.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and halt a specific proposed foreign military sale of F-16 aircraft components, spare parts, and related support services to the Government of the United Arab Emirates. Congress is exercising its authority under the Arms Export Control Act to block this transaction. If passed, the defense articles and services outlined in Transmittal No. 2525 will not be sold to the UAE.

This joint resolution seeks to formally disapprove and prohibit a specific proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates. The bill directly blocks the transfer of defense articles, including Chinook helicopters, specialized navigation systems, and communications equipment. Essentially, Congress is using its authority to stop this particular arms deal from moving forward.

This bill mandates the Secretary of State to immediately provide Congress with all documents and a detailed report concerning the proposed transfer of an aircraft from Qatar to an entity controlled by former President Trump. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of any federal funding for aircraft transfers involving foreign governments to the U.S. Government, the President, or the Trump Presidential Library. The Act aims to ensure transparency and halt federal financial support for these specific property transfers.

This bill establishes an expedited process for the House of Representatives to immediately consider and vote on a joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) regarding the national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025. It waives standard procedural hurdles to ensure a swift debate, limited to one hour, followed by a vote on final passage. The legislation clears the path for the House to quickly address the resolution before sending its decision to the Senate within one week.

The Ukraine Support Act formally declares unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty, condemns Russian aggression, and establishes mechanisms for economic recovery and security assistance. The bill mandates severe, contingent sanctions and export controls against Russia if its aggression continues. Furthermore, it extends and modifies security assistance authorities, including loan and lease programs, while increasing oversight through required reporting to Congress.

This bill officially terminates the national emergency that the President declared on April 2, 2025, under Executive Order 14257. It utilizes the authority of the National Emergencies Act to immediately end the emergency declaration. Consequently, all special powers and authorities activated by that declaration are rescinded.

This resolution is an official request demanding the President and the Secretary of State immediately transmit all records related to strikes against the Houthis in Yemen and the disclosure of confidential information to a journalist. Specifically, it seeks documents created on or after January 20, 2025, concerning sensitive communications, including Signal chats involving a journalist, and the legal justification for the military actions. Congress requires these documents, which may include AI transcripts and meeting notes, within 14 days of the resolution's passage.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' support for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship, the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program, the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, and the Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program. It recognizes the importance of these programs in diversifying the workforce of U.S. foreign affairs agencies and building a strong, diverse national security workforce. The bill emphasizes that these fellowships address the underrepresentation of various groups and that the Secretary of State and Administrator of USAID must consult with Congress before modifying these programs.