Legislative Activity

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 bill directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran, unless those forces are necessary for imminent self-defense or the defense of an ally. Any defensive action must strictly adhere to the reporting and consultation requirements of the War Powers Resolution. The removal requirement ceases if Congress issues a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for military force against Iran.

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

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.