Legislative Activity

This bill exempts specific, carefully defined less-than-lethal projectile devices and their ammunition from the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition. It also removes these qualifying devices from regulation under the National Firearms Act. The legislation establishes clear criteria, including velocity limits and design restrictions, to ensure the exemption applies only to tools intended for de-escalation rather than lethal force. Manufacturers can request official classification for their products to confirm eligibility for these tax and regulatory benefits.

The Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025 mandates the continuation and enhancement of federal anti-trafficking programs specifically for children. This law requires key Justice Department and Health and Human Services offices to implement recommendations from a 2023 Government Accountability Office report. Furthermore, the responsible office must establish measurable performance goals for these programs and report on their progress to Congress.

This bill establishes the **National Strategy for Combating Scams Act of 2025** to address the massive financial and personal toll of scams, which are increasingly utilizing advanced technology like AI. It mandates the FBI to form a working group with numerous federal agencies to develop a comprehensive, coordinated national strategy. This strategy will define "scam," evaluate risks, improve federal coordination, and outline plans for prevention, victim recovery, and international cooperation.

The STOP Scams Against Seniors Act amends existing law to allow federal Byrne JAG grant funds to be used by states and local governments to establish and operate elder justice task forces. These task forces will focus on combating financial exploitation, scams, and fraud targeting individuals aged 60 and older. The legislation also mandates detailed reporting on the task forces' activities, case outcomes, and victim support provided.

The Energy Choice Act places federal restrictions on state and local governments, preventing them from enacting regulations that prohibit or limit energy service based on its type or source. This means local governments cannot ban or restrict access to energy services sold in interstate commerce. The legislation aims to ensure consistent access to various energy sources across jurisdictions.

The Federal Mechanical Insulation Act officially recognizes the installation of mechanical insulation in federal buildings as a qualifying energy or water efficiency measure. This legislation defines compliant mechanical insulation as meeting or exceeding ASHRAE Standard 90.1 requirements and resulting in energy loss reduction. Furthermore, the Act mandates that comprehensive evaluations of federal buildings must identify these specific energy and water-saving insulation opportunities.

The Equal Representation Act of 2025 mandates the inclusion of a citizenship question on the decennial census starting in 2030. This legislation requires that the population counts used for apportioning seats in the House of Representatives and determining electoral votes exclude non-citizens. The bill ensures that representation is based solely on the count of U.S. citizens within each state.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act focuses primarily on improving pediatric drug development and ensuring patient access to necessary treatments. This legislation mandates new research requirements for molecularly targeted pediatric cancer drugs, strengthens FDA enforcement of pediatric study completion, and extends incentives for developing drugs for rare pediatric diseases. Additionally, the bill updates organ transplant network functions and establishes an Abraham Accords Office within the FDA to enhance international regulatory cooperation.

This Concurrent Resolution formally denounces the ideology of socialism based on its historical outcomes. It asserts that socialist principles have consistently led to totalitarian regimes, mass atrocities, and economic collapse worldwide. The resolution contrasts these failures with the founding principles of the United States, concluding with a statement opposing the implementation of socialist policies domestically.

The No Free Pass for Felons Act of 2025 ties federal justice and policing grants to state and local pretrial release policies. To receive full funding, jurisdictions must certify they require a "dangerousness hearing" before releasing certain violent defendants on unsecured bonds. The bill also mandates increased data collection on pretrial release decisions and subsequent rearrests for violent offenders. Failure to comply with these public safety certifications may result in a reduction of Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding by up to 15 percent.

The CLEAN DC Act of 2025 aims to repeal most provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, effectively reverting policing and justice laws to their pre-2022 status. This legislation seeks to undo the majority of changes made by the previous act. However, it specifically preserves the effects of two distinct subtitles from the 2022 Act.

The District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025 mandates pretrial and post-conviction detention for individuals charged with or convicted of a crime of violence or a dangerous crime. This legislation also requires cash bail, secured by a bond or property, for release of those charged with specific public safety or order offenses. The bill updates definitions for these serious offenses and establishes new conditions for release hearings. These changes apply to all individuals charged in the District 30 days after the Act becomes law.

The Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act expands the authority of the Department of Homeland Security to streamline the removal of noncitizens convicted of specific crimes or associated with criminal gangs and terrorist organizations. The bill mandates the detention of these individuals, restricts their eligibility for asylum and other forms of immigration relief, and creates new exceptions to existing protections against removal to countries where they may face persecution.

The PAUSE Act of 2025 immediately halts the issuance of most new visas and immigration statuses until significant changes are made to U.S. immigration law. These required changes include restricting birthright citizenship, eliminating status adjustments for temporary visa holders, and imposing severe restrictions on who can immigrate. Furthermore, the bill imposes a massive new fee on certain H-1B petitions and terminates both the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program and the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.

The Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act amends federal carjacking law by modifying the required mental state for the offense, replacing a specific intent requirement with the standard of "knowingly." Additionally, it clarifies the circumstances under which a death resulting from the act constitutes an enhanced offense.

This resolution expresses the House's deep condolences for the lives lost during the catastrophic July 4th flooding in the Texas Hill Country. It honors the heroism of first responders and volunteers who aided in rescue efforts. Furthermore, the resolution commits the House to stand with the impacted communities in their ongoing recovery and rebuilding process.

The Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025 amends immigration law to establish new, clear grounds for deportability. This bill mandates that any alien convicted of a single felony or two misdemeanors, under either state or federal law, after admission to the U.S. is subject to removal.

The Second Amendment Restoration Act of 2025 seeks to repeal firearm-related provisions enacted by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This legislation asserts that those prior provisions placed unnecessary burdens on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. By restoring prior federal statutes, the bill aims to refocus federal efforts on addressing the root causes of violence rather than restricting gun ownership.

This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for high crimes and misdemeanors. The core allegation is that Judge Boasberg improperly authorized nondisclosure orders related to an FBI investigation that covered Members of Congress acting under their legislative duties. These actions are cited as compromising the separation of powers and violating existing federal statute regarding notification of legal process. The resolution calls for the judge's removal from office based on these alleged improprieties.

The REAL Meats Act mandates clear and accurate labeling for food products that resemble traditional meat, including those grown in a lab or made from plants. This legislation requires qualifying terms like "cell-cultured" or "plant-based" to appear prominently on the packaging. If these products use traditional meat names like "beef" or "chicken," they must be immediately preceded by terms such as "lab-grown" or "analogue." The goal is to ensure consumers are fully informed about the origin of the food they purchase.