Legislative Activity

This bill provides continuing appropriations to fund federal government operations, projects, and activities through December 4, 2026. It maintains fiscal year 2026 spending levels and authorities for most departments and agencies while implementing specific restrictions on new defense production and previously unfunded projects. Additionally, the legislation includes targeted extensions for various programs, such as WIC, TANF, and flood insurance, and adjusts budget enforcement designations for emergency and disaster relief funding.

The Main Street Act is a comprehensive bill designed to revitalize community banking by easing formation requirements for new local banks and tailoring regulations to reduce compliance burdens on smaller financial institutions. It aims to increase transparency in bank supervision and resolution processes while modernizing lending programs and streamlining merger reviews. Ultimately, the legislation seeks to foster greater competition, improve access to capital in underserved areas, and ensure regulatory oversight is proportionate to institutional risk.

This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on several critical pieces of legislation, including the fiscal year 2027 defense authorization, the federal budget, and continuing appropriations. It also sets the rules for considering bills related to Social Security disability insurance, congressional stock trading restrictions, and federal banking law improvements. By defining debate times, amendment processes, and procedural waivers, this measure streamlines the legislative path for these key government priorities.

The Value Over Cost Act of 2025 amends federal law to prioritize either the lowest overall cost or the best value when making purchases through the multiple award schedule program. This change ensures that government acquisitions through this program meet the needs of the federal government or the United States while remaining fiscally responsible.

The "Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act" authorizes the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to medical providers convicted of fraud. This measure targets fraud related to the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, as well as other federal and state health care benefit programs. By implementing this authority, the bill aims to protect the integrity of the federal workers' compensation system.

The EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025 extends critical breast health education initiatives through 2031 and modernizes the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This legislation enhances screening access, prioritizes the reduction of health disparities, and provides updated funding to improve cancer prevention and diagnostic services nationwide.

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic." This naming honors the legacy of Colonel Mike Boyce, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and former Cobb County Chairman who was instrumental in establishing the clinic to improve local veterans' access to medical care.

This Act provides appropriations for the Department of State, foreign assistance, and international security programs for Fiscal Year 2027. It funds diplomatic operations, global health initiatives, and military aid while imposing strict conditions on spending related to human rights, UN engagement, and procurement fairness. The legislation emphasizes oversight, supports American exporters, and restricts aid to certain international organizations and countries acting against U.S. interests.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and processors from assigning specific merchant category codes to firearms retailers. This legislation aims to protect consumer privacy by preventing the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases through specialized financial classification. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing these provisions and reporting annually on compliance.

The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 proposes making daylight saving time the permanent, year-round standard time across the United States. By advancing standard time zones by one hour, the bill eliminates the need for biannual clock changes. Additionally, it provides states that currently observe standard time year-round the option to maintain their existing timekeeping practices.

This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on four distinct pieces of legislation. These include bills to make daylight saving time permanent, authorize fiscal year 2027 national security and State Department appropriations, improve veterans' benefits, and prohibit the use of specific merchant category codes for firearms retailers. The resolution sets specific rules for floor debate, amendment processes, and final voting procedures for each measure.

The Improving Travel for American Families Act authorizes a two-year TSA pilot program designed to expedite security screening for families traveling with children aged twelve and under. The program prioritizes high-traffic airports with the necessary infrastructure to improve efficiency while maintaining rigorous security standards.

The Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 mandates that the Department of Homeland Security conduct a comprehensive exercise to test the nation's response to a terrorist attack occurring during an extreme cold weather event. This initiative aims to evaluate the cascading effects on critical infrastructure and improve coordination between government agencies and private stakeholders. Following the exercise, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress outlining findings and strategies to bolster national resilience against such threats.

The Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 updates critical disaster assistance programs for farmers and forest landowners. This legislation expands eligible conservation activities, clarifies wildfire damage coverage, and introduces advance payment options for producers undertaking emergency repairs. It also extends the timeline for producers to complete necessary restoration work following a disaster.

The **21st Century ROAD to Housing Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly increase housing supply, improve affordability, and modernize federal housing programs. It tackles issues from streamlining construction regulations and incentivizing local zoning reform to restricting large corporate home purchases and enhancing financing for manufactured homes. Ultimately, the Act aims to create more pathways to homeownership and ensure safer, more stable rental conditions across the country.

This resolution directs the Committee on Ethics and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to increase government transparency by publicly disclosing records of taxpayer-funded settlements related to sexual harassment and misconduct. It requires the publication of a consolidated list identifying Members of Congress involved in such cases alongside the total taxpayer funds paid for these settlements. Additionally, the bill mandates the disclosure of aggregate financial data regarding settlements involving House employees to ensure full accountability.

This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days, utilizing authority under the War Powers Resolution. It explicitly clarifies that this action does not authorize the use of military force or limit security cooperation with Lebanese forces or the protection of diplomatic facilities.

This resolution sets the strict rules for the House of Representatives to consider several key legislative items, primarily focusing on the fiscal year 2027 defense authorization bill (H.R. 8800). It streamlines the process by limiting debate, waiving procedural objections, and severely restricting the types of amendments that can be offered for the defense, national security, and disability insurance bills. The resolution also provides for the consideration of a resolution commemorating the Working Families Tax Cuts anniversary.

The TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends the federal terrorism reinsurance program through 2034. This legislation also updates the certification process for acts of terrorism by establishing a structured review timeline, increasing the property damage threshold for future claims, and enhancing transparency through expanded annual reporting requirements.

The KIDS Act is comprehensive legislation designed to enhance the safety, privacy, and well-being of minors in the digital age. It mandates stricter protections across online platforms, social gaming, and AI chatbots while updating privacy standards to limit data collection and targeted advertising for young users. By establishing federal safety requirements and empowering parents with better control tools, the bill aims to reduce exposure to harmful content and addictive design features.