Legislative Activity

The Federal Emergency Management Continuity Act of 2025 ensures that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can continue essential disaster relief operations during a government funding lapse. This act authorizes the FEMA Administrator to use existing, previously appropriated funds from the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) to maintain critical Stafford Act programs. Furthermore, necessary staff will be retained as "excepted employees" to manage these ongoing life-saving and property-protecting activities.

This bill mandates that the House of Representatives must convene daily during a government shutdown, limiting their ability to adjourn. It requires recorded quorum calls on session days, imposing escalating fines on members who fail to check in electronically for two consecutive days. These fines must be paid by the member personally, with procedures established for appeals and automatic salary deduction for non-payment.

This bill enacts numerous technical amendments across various titles of the U.S. Code, primarily updating statutory references and correcting minor errors in existing federal laws. These changes affect statutes related to federal employment, agriculture, bankruptcy, conservation, higher education, taxation, and public lands management. The overall purpose is to ensure accurate cross-referencing and consistency within the U.S. Code without altering the substantive policy of the underlying laws.

This bill amends federal law to establish strict limits and reporting requirements for donations made to Presidential Libraries and Centers. It prohibits certain restricted entities, such as lobbyists and federal contractors, from donating while a President is in office or for two years after they leave. The legislation also imposes an aggregate $10,000 lifetime donation cap per person and mandates public disclosure of all significant contributions.

The Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act aims to enhance U.S. national security by promoting secure global telecommunications infrastructure, specifically by expressing concern over companies like Huawei and ZTE. The bill mandates reports from the Secretary of State detailing the use of untrusted telecom equipment by U.S. allies and assessing the security of technology used within U.S. embassies abroad. Furthermore, it directs the government to diplomatically support the development of trusted telecommunications projects globally.

The 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025 seeks to enhance public safety by addressing the threat posed by untraceable, self-manufactured firearms. This bill makes it illegal to intentionally distribute digital files or schematics online that can be used to 3D print a complete firearm or critical gun parts. The legislation aims to close a loophole that allows prohibited persons to easily acquire untraceable weapons, thereby strengthening existing federal gun regulations.

The Supporting American Allies Act exempts articles imported from Israel and Ukraine from reciprocal tariffs previously imposed by an Executive Order aimed at addressing trade deficits. This legislation provides specific trade relief by removing these extra import duties for goods originating from the two allied nations.

The Disaster Housing Flexibility Act of 2025 establishes an optional Alternative Block Grant Program allowing states to receive a lump sum of federal funds for temporary disaster housing instead of the standard individual application process. This program requires FEMA to estimate the total assistance cost, which states can then manage directly. If funds remain after recovery, states may repurpose the surplus for eligible preparedness or mitigation activities. States accepting the grant must adhere to strict reporting requirements detailing fund usage and effectiveness.

The Disaster Response Flexibility Act of 2025 establishes an optional Alternative Block Grant Program allowing states impacted by a major disaster to receive a lump-sum payment instead of traditional direct public assistance from FEMA. This program provides states with upfront funding to manage recovery costs, requiring them to forgo other direct Stafford Act aid for that specific event. States accepting the grant must submit recovery plans and regular progress reports to FEMA.

The FEMA Independence Act of 2025 fundamentally restructures the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by establishing it as an independent, cabinet-level agency reporting directly to the President. This legislation details the appointment requirements for a new Director, establishes an independent Office of the Inspector General, and outlines the transfer of all existing FEMA functions and personnel. Ultimately, the Act aims to strengthen FEMA's national leadership role across all phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The Measures for Safer School Districts Act, or MSD Act, mandates that local educational agencies develop emergency response procedures, including parental notification protocols, for various threats and emergencies in schools. It also directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director to form a committee to create recommendations for installing or modifying interior and exterior doors in federally funded elementary and secondary schools. The CISA Director must then submit a report to Congress detailing the committee's findings and issue a final rule requiring the installation or modification of school doors to reinforce them. An additional $100,000,000 is authorized for the Homeland Security Grant Program for ten fiscal years to carry out this section.

The SASS Act, or "Single Application for School Safety Act," streamlines the grant application process for school safety initiatives. It directs the Attorney General to establish a single application for grants authorized by the COPS Director and the BJA Director. The COPS and BJA Directors will also provide technical assistance to grant applicants.

This resolution addresses concerns over Iran's nuclear program, support for terrorist groups, and threats to the United States, Israel, and their allies. It highlights Iran's non-compliance with international agreements, advancements in uranium enrichment, and destabilizing actions in the Middle East. The resolution affirms that all options should be considered to address Iran's nuclear threat, while clarifying that it does not authorize military force. It demands Iran cease all activities that threaten the United States, Israel and its allies.