Legislative Activity

The Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025 amends existing law to allow the President to extend control over the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in 30-day increments following an emergency declaration. This extension requires the President to notify key Congressional committees that the emergency conditions persist. This change applies to current and future emergencies declared under Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act.

The Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act makes it a federal crime to publicly release the name of a federal law enforcement officer with the intent to obstruct an ongoing criminal investigation or immigration enforcement action. Violators of this new prohibition face potential fines and imprisonment of up to five years. The bill updates federal statutes to explicitly include immigration enforcement operations within the scope of obstruction laws.

The PILLAR Act reauthorizes and updates the CISA State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program through 2035, expanding its scope to explicitly cover operational technology and systems utilizing Artificial Intelligence. The bill tightens security requirements, mandates the use of modern practices like Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), and adjusts federal matching shares based on implementation timelines. It also restricts the use of grant funds for technology acquired from Foreign Entities of Concern.

This bill prohibits the Federal Government from using facial recognition technology for identity verification purposes. It specifically bans all federal agencies from employing these systems to confirm an individual's identity based on digital images or video.

This bill prohibits the Federal Government from establishing or maintaining any database that collects or facilitates the biometric identity verification of U.S. citizens. This specifically bans federal agencies from keeping records used to confirm identity through unique biological traits like fingerprints or facial scans. The legislation aims to prevent the government from creating centralized biometric identity databases.

The Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act mandates the addition of the Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science of China to the U.S. trade entity list within 60 days of enactment. This action restricts the institute's access to U.S. goods and technology. The President may waive this designation only if they certify to Congress that the institute is not acting against U.S. interests or aiding in human rights abuses against minorities in Xinjiang.

The America-Israel AI Cooperation Act directs the Department of Commerce to update export control regulations concerning advanced integrated circuits for Artificial Intelligence. Specifically, this legislation mandates the inclusion of Israel on a list of countries receiving favorable treatment for the export of these critical AI computer chips. This ensures that exports of advanced chips to Israel are subject to the same rules and exceptions as those sent to other designated nations.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to formally recognize the Robert Aitken Bible as a historical document of the U.S. Congress. This Bible holds historical significance as the first English-language Bible printed in North America and was officially endorsed by the Continental Congress in 1782. The resolution simply affirms Congress's acknowledgment of this important piece of American history.

This bill establishes an interagency task force, chaired by CISA, to specifically address and counter cyberattacks against U.S. critical infrastructure sponsored by the People's Republic of China. The task force will coordinate federal efforts to detect and analyze threats like Volt Typhoon and report annually to Congress on risks, necessary resources, and potential conflict impacts. Its primary goal is to strengthen national cyber resilience against these specific state-sponsored actors.

The Make Education Great Again Act aims to return control over education policy from the federal government back to parents, states, and local communities. It directs the Secretary of Education to reduce federal red tape and actively promote school choice options like vouchers and charter schools. The bill explicitly ensures that federal authority will not mandate curriculum, testing, or policy, while preserving parental rights and homeschooling freedom.

This resolution formally initiates impeachment proceedings against U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang for alleged "high crimes and misdemeanors." The House accuses the judge of overstepping executive authority by issuing a court order that allegedly compromised national security interests related to USAID operations. This action transfers the case to the Senate for trial regarding the judge's removal from office.

The **Saving Privacy Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly reform financial privacy protections and limit government data collection across several fronts. It restricts government access to bank records, dismantles the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) system, and prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Furthermore, the Act strengthens penalties for privacy violations, rolls back IRS reporting thresholds for payment processors, and prevents federal agencies from restricting the personal use of privately held virtual currencies.

This resolution addresses conduct unbecoming of a House Representative, specifically regarding events on March 6, 2025. It mandates the removal of any House members who disobeyed the Speaker's order to leave the Well of the House on March 6, 2025, from all standing committee assignments for the remainder of the 119th Congress. The Sergeant at Arms is tasked with identifying the relevant members and submitting the list to the Speaker for action.

The "Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act of 2025" aims to combat fentanyl and narcotics trafficking by enhancing financial institutions' ability to detect and report money laundering activities. It authorizes the Treasury Secretary to impose special measures against financial institutions involved in illicit fentanyl financing, mandates updated advisories on identifying Chinese professional money laundering networks, and requires guidance for reporting suspicious transactions linked to transnational criminal organizations involved in narcotics trafficking. The Act also calls for a comprehensive report on lessons learned from past drug crises to inform strategies for addressing the opioid crisis.

The "No Alipay Act of 2025" prohibits all financial transactions between Alipay and any person in the United States. This includes using any apps or payment services run by Alipay. It defines "United States person" and "financial transaction" to clarify the scope of the prohibition. The goal of the bill is to block Alipay from operating within the U.S.

This bill impeaches Judge Amir Hatem Mahdy Ali of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for high crimes and misdemeanors. The impeachment is based on Judge Ali's actions regarding a temporary restraining order against the pausing of funds from Executive Order 14169. The bill claims Judge Ali marginalized the President's authority and fiduciary duty, ordering immediate fund disbursement without considering the history of foreign assistance issues through USAID. It concludes that Judge Ali's actions lack intellectual honesty and integrity, deeming him unfit for office and recommending removal.

This resolution impeaches Judge John Deacon Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for allegedly ordering federal agencies to restore LGBTQI content on government websites, which is claimed to violate Executive Order 14168. It asserts that Judge Bates' actions demonstrate a lack of integrity, making him unfit for his judicial office. The House of Representatives would present an article of impeachment to the Senate.

The "No CBDC Act" prohibits the Federal Reserve and related entities from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to individuals. It also restricts these entities from offering related services or maintaining accounts for individuals related to a CBDC. Additionally, Federal Reserve banks are barred from holding U.S. government-issued digital currencies as assets or using them to meet reserve requirements.

The "Protecting the Second Amendment in Financial Services Act" prevents banks and credit card companies from using specific merchant codes that would identify businesses selling firearms or ammunition. This ensures that financial institutions cannot track or discriminate against legal firearm-related transactions.

The "End of GSE Conservatorship Preparation Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to report to Congress on the status of proposals related to ending the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Within 30 days of enactment, the Treasury must report on the completion status of proposals outlined in the January 14, 2021 agreements. If incomplete, the latest drafts must be included, and the Secretary is required to finalize and submit these proposals within 90 days of the Act's enactment.