Legislative Activity

The "One Flag for All Act" generally prohibits the display of flags other than the United States flag on the exterior and publicly accessible areas of federal buildings, military installations, and U.S. embassies. It includes exceptions for flags such as the POW/MIA flag, flags of visiting diplomats, state flags displayed by Members of Congress, flags representing branches of the Armed Forces, flags of historical significance, and flags representing religious organizations or churches during religious events at military installations. Additional exceptions are made for flags representing public safety, special national observances, a Federal agency, an Indian Tribe, and the State, territory, county, city, or local jurisdiction where the covered public building is located.

This joint resolution seeks to nullify the Environmental Protection Agency's rule concerning the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons, specifically targeting the management of certain hydrofluorocarbons and their substitutes as outlined in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. By disapproving the rule, the resolution aims to prevent its enforcement and implementation.

The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act aims to reduce the financial burden of federal regulations on small businesses. Starting in 2026, the Small Business Administration's rulemaking costs to small businesses will be capped at $0. The Administrator of the Small Business Administration must submit annual reports to Congress identifying all federal rules impacting small businesses. This act will be implemented without authorizing any additional funding.

The "Increased TSP Access Act of 2025" amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to improve the delivery of technical assistance to agricultural producers. It mandates the Secretary to certify third-party providers through various entities, including non-Federal entities and State agencies, to ensure timely and expert conservation assistance. The Act streamlines the certification process for providers with specialty certifications and requires fair payment for their services. Additionally, it directs the Secretary to increase transparency by providing public information on the utilization and impact of third-party providers.

This bill removes the lesser prairie-chicken from the list of threatened and endangered species and prohibits any future listing under the Endangered Species Act.