Legislative Activity

This bill nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule regarding national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants in rubber tire manufacturing. The disapproval means the EPA's new regulations for the rubber tire manufacturing industry will not be implemented.

The MEGOBARI Act addresses concerns about democratic backsliding in Georgia and its alignment with authoritarian regimes. It requires reports on Russian and Chinese influence in Georgia, and a 5-year strategy for U.S.-Georgia relations. The Act also allows for sanctions on individuals undermining Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration or its peace and stability. Finally, it outlines ways to enhance U.S. assistance to Georgia, particularly if the country revitalizes its democracy and Euro-Atlantic integration.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that allowed California to set its own vehicle emissions standards under the Advanced Clean Cars II Waiver. By disapproving this rule, the bill prevents California from implementing stricter emission standards and effectively maintains federal control over vehicle emission standards.

This bill disapproves of and nullifies the Department of Energy's rule on energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that allows California to set its own pollution control standards for motor vehicles, engines, and nonroad engines. The bill prevents the implementation of the EPA's rule outlined in the Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 643).

This bill disapproves and nullifies an EPA rule that allows California to set its own stricter pollution control standards for heavy-duty vehicles and engines. The rule covers emission warranties, maintenance, advanced clean truck standards, zero-emission airport shuttles, and powertrain certification. By disapproving the rule, the bill aims to prevent California from implementing these specific environmental regulations.

The "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the presentation of three Congressional Gold Medals to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. These medals will be given to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum for public display. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to fund the medal production.

The "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" mandates that individuals provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to include these requirements and directs states to reject applications lacking such proof. The Act also outlines acceptable forms of documentation, verification processes, and penalties for non-compliance, while allowing provisional ballots under certain conditions. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must notify state election officials when an individual becomes a naturalized citizen.

The "Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act of 2025" eliminates the transferability of clean energy tax credits, except for those related to wind or solar energy. It also phases out the clean electricity production credit for solar and wind energy over four years. Additionally, the bill phases out the clean electricity investment credit for facilities generating electricity from wind or solar energy, also over a four-year period. These changes aim to reduce subsidies for intermittent energy sources.

This resolution celebrates Volkert, Inc.'s 100th anniversary, acknowledging its significant contributions to engineering and infrastructure projects in Alabama and across the United States. It recognizes the company's historical impact, including involvement in key transportation and development projects. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send copies to Volkert, Inc.'s CEO and President.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Department of Energy's energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers.

The "1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act" repeals Section 704B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, eliminating requirements for financial institutions to collect and report data on small business loans. This aims to reduce compliance costs for financial institutions, particularly smaller ones like community banks and credit unions. The goal is to alleviate regulatory burdens and improve credit access for small businesses by removing these data collection requirements.

The "Promoting New Bank Formation Act" aims to encourage the creation of new banks by easing regulatory burdens during their initial years. It allows for a phased-in approach to meeting capital requirements, simplifies business plan adjustments, and provides a more favorable leverage ratio for new rural community banks. The Act also expands agricultural lending authority for Federal savings associations and mandates a study on the decline of new banks to identify ways to promote their formation in underserved areas.

The Iranian Terror Prevention Act mandates the Secretary of State to designate specific organizations as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) within 90 days. It directs the President to determine and potentially impose sanctions on these organizations and associated entities within 60 days. The Secretary of State must also regularly report to Congress on new entities that could be designated as FTOs or sanctioned. Finally, the President is required to report to Congress justifying any decisions not to sanction a listed organization.

The "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" enables individuals with valid concealed carry permits or the legal right to carry concealed firearms in their home state to do so across state lines, provided they are not federally prohibited from possessing firearms and carry a valid photo ID. This law respects private and state/local government restrictions on firearms, protects individuals from unwarranted arrest, and allows legal action for violations of these rights. It also permits concealed carry in National Parks and other federal lands open to the public and clarifies that handguns include magazines and ammunition.

The "Common Sense Air Regulations Act" nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's final rule concerning the reconsideration of national air quality standards for particulate matter. This action reverses the changes made in the Federal Register (89 Fed. Reg. 16202), effectively voiding the rule.

The Nuclear Ecosystem Drone Defense Act (NEDD Act) expands the Secretary of Energy's authority, allowing exemptions from prohibitions on procuring or operating unmanned aircraft systems from foreign entities, including the use of federal funds. It grants authority to determine classified tracking usage and accounting exceptions. This expansion aims to bolster the protection of nuclear facilities and assets from potential threats posed by unmanned aircraft.

The "Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025" aims to reduce egg prices by modifying regulations for surplus broiler hatching eggs. It exempts these eggs, when sold to egg breakers, from certain holding temperature regulations, allowing them to be processed into liquid egg products. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, is required to revise relevant regulations to facilitate this process. This adjustment is intended to increase the supply of eggs available for processing, thereby lowering costs for consumers.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The rule outlined compliance procedures, netting, and exemptions, but will no longer be implemented.

The "Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025" seeks to ensure open competition and government neutrality in federal construction projects by preventing requirements for or bans against agreements with labor organizations. It prohibits discrimination based on labor affiliation, reduces construction costs, and expands job opportunities. The Act mandates revisions to regulations and allows exemptions only in special circumstances like public health or national security threats.