Legislative Activity

This bill, the Hemp Planting Predictability Act, seeks to amend the Agriculture Appropriations Act of 2026. Specifically, it delays the implementation of recent amendments affecting hemp production under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. The delay for these changes is extended from one year to three years.

This bill aims to secure critical mineral and energy supply chains by establishing international partnerships and diplomatic frameworks to reduce reliance on strategic competitors. It authorizes new programs for joint investment with allies and creates dedicated offices within the State and Energy Departments to coordinate these efforts. Furthermore, the legislation establishes fellowship programs to build a skilled American workforce in the international mining sector.

The Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment (CSAFE) Act establishes a new federal crime for intentionally compelling a minor to engage in harmful acts, including self-harm, animal crushing, or abusive nonsexual or sexually explicit conduct. This law applies when using mail, interstate commerce, or within U.S. jurisdiction, defining "compel" to include threats, fraud, or manipulation. Penalties range up to 10 years imprisonment, increasing significantly if serious bodily injury or death results.

This bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to temporarily exclude certain False Claims Act recoveries from being deposited into the Crime Victims Fund through fiscal year 2029. It also mandates a comprehensive audit by the Department of Justice Inspector General on the Fund's sustainability and the impact of recent legislative changes. The resulting report will provide recommendations for improving the Fund's effectiveness and oversight.

This bill proposes to delay the implementation of recent amendments affecting hemp production under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. Specifically, it extends the current delay period for these changes from one year to three years.

This resolution strongly condemns the authoritarian regime of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and commends President Trump for taking decisive action against him. It specifically denounces recent statements by Democratic Members of Congress that opposed Maduro's arrest, noting these statements contradict prior legislation they introduced condemning the regime. The resolution affirms the long-held belief by a broad coalition in the House that Maduro poses a threat to U.S. national security.

The Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act aims to enhance public safety by strengthening laws against those who post bail for criminal defendants. This legislation specifically expands the definition of financial institution fraud to cover fraudulent activities related to posting bail.

The Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act prohibits the Attorney General from awarding federal grants to state and local governments that limit the use of cash bail for individuals charged with specified violent or public-disorder offenses. This measure ties federal funding to local bail policies concerning serious crimes like murder, robbery, and assault. Jurisdictions must maintain policies allowing for cash bail for these "covered offenses" to remain eligible for certain federal grants.

This Act, the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act, ensures that tax deadlines postponed due to a disaster also apply to the time limit for filing tax credit or refund claims. Furthermore, it requires the IRS to factor in these disaster-related postponement periods when calculating the deadline for issuing tax collection notices. This standardizes the treatment of deadlines following a declared disaster.

This resolution condemns the People's Republic of China's coercive military and economic actions against Japan following statements regarding Taiwan. It reaffirms the strong U.S.-Japan alliance and commitment to regional stability. Furthermore, the bill calls on the PRC to cease its pressure tactics and urges the U.S. to work with allies to counter such coercion in the Indo-Pacific.

The Cashless Bail Reporting Act mandates the Attorney General to publish and regularly update a public list of all state and local jurisdictions that allow defendants to be released before trial without posting cash bail. This ensures transparency by identifying governments utilizing personal recognizance or unsecured bond systems. The initial list must be published within 30 days, followed by quarterly updates.

This Act imposes visa and entry bans on foreign individuals who provide gender transition care to U.S. minors. Sanctions target foreign physicians, associated medical institutions, and members of specific transgender health organizations involved in these procedures. The law defines prohibited care as "chemical or surgical mutilation" intended to alter a person's biological sex.

The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act directs the FAA to establish regulations allowing civil supersonic flight over the United States, provided that no sonic booms reach the ground. The bill also mandates the implementation of strict noise standards for supersonic aircraft during takeoff and landing, ensuring they remain consistent with current subsonic requirements. Additionally, it requires the FAA to create a framework for periodically updating these standards to incorporate future technological advancements.

The Reliable Power Act mandates annual long-term reliability assessments by the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to proactively identify risks of power shortages. If a "generation inadequacy" is found, it triggers a review process for certain federal agency regulations that affect power generation resources. This ensures federal agencies must address and respond to FERC's recommendations on how their proposed rules might impact the reliability of the bulk-power system before finalizing those actions.

This Act mandates a joint study by federal banking agencies to find ways to improve the growth, capital adequacy, and profitability of depository institutions serving rural areas. The study must also identify federal laws or regulations that may be limiting these institutions or the creation of new rural banks. The agencies are required to submit a report of their findings to Congress within one year of enactment.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and financial processors from creating or requiring special merchant category codes specifically for firearm retailers. This legislation aims to prevent the singling out of businesses that sell firearms, ammunition, or related components through transaction coding. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcement and reporting annually to Congress on the law's implementation.

The Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act mandates federal regulators to study the impact of partnerships between banks and fintech companies on competition, innovation, and consumer protection. It also requires a separate study on similar partnerships involving credit unions. The goal of these studies is to recommend necessary changes to laws and regulations to better promote effective collaboration between traditional financial institutions and technology firms.

The Protecting Private Job Creators Act creates an exception to SEC Rule 15c2-11 specifically for fixed-income securities. This change exempts certain debt instruments, such as bonds and debentures, from the rule's quotation requirements. This aims to ease regulatory burdens on private job creators dealing with these types of securities.

The American Financial Institution Regulatory Sovereignty and Transparency Act of 2025 (American FIRST Act) mandates that key federal banking agencies significantly increase transparency regarding their international regulatory activities. This bill requires the Federal Reserve, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the FDIC to submit detailed annual reports to Congress about their engagement with global financial forums. These reports must cover the purpose, funding, positions taken, and implementation plans related to standards set by these international bodies.

The Respect State Housing Laws Act aims to clarify federal housing regulations by amending the CARES Act. Specifically, this legislation removes Section 4024(c) from the CARES Act.