Legislative Activity

This Joint Resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the Miles City Field Office's Resource Management Plan Amendment. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this action immediately nullifies the BLM's decision and prevents it from taking effect.

This bill formally expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management's North Dakota Field Office regarding its Resource Management Plan. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this legislation voids the BLM's submitted rule, preventing it from taking effect. Essentially, Congress is vetoing the BLM's proposed management plan for North Dakota.

This bill expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management concerning the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure ensures that the BLM's submitted rule will have no legal force or effect.

This joint resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan." By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this action immediately nullifies the BLM's submitted rule. Consequently, the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan will not take effect as a regulation.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's rule regarding the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision. If enacted, this disapproval would prevent the submitted rule from taking effect.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's rule regarding the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision. If enacted, this action would nullify the submitted rule, preventing it from taking effect.

This bill provides the necessary appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2026. It funds ongoing government operations while also including numerous extensions for expiring programs across health, Medicare, and veterans' affairs sectors. Additionally, the legislation contains several specific policy directives, including restrictions on federal workforce reductions and provisions related to agricultural trade and FDA user fees.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by the President on April 2, 2025, which was used to impose global tariffs. The termination of this emergency will take effect immediately upon the resolution becoming law.

This joint resolution officially terminates the national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025, which was used to impose duties on articles imported from Canada. It exercises the authority granted under the National Emergencies Act to end the emergency status established by Executive Order 14193.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by Executive Order 14323 on July 30, 2025. The declaration was originally put in place to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil. This bill officially ends that emergency status using the authority granted by the National Emergencies Act.

This bill authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense for Fiscal Year 2026 across procurement, research, operations, and personnel. It imposes significant new oversight, reporting, and planning requirements on major weapon systems and military readiness, while also addressing healthcare expansions, acquisition modernization, and strategic competition with foreign adversaries. Additionally, the legislation includes authorizations for military construction, intelligence activities, Coast Guard operations, and reforms to federal housing and State Department functions.

This Act provides continuing funding for the federal government through Fiscal Year 2026, ensuring all agencies can operate while also extending numerous existing programs for one month into October 2025. It includes specific provisions for the Department of Defense, the Judiciary, and various health and veterans' services, while also making permanent enhancements to Affordable Care Act subsidies. Overall, the legislation maintains the operational status quo for most government functions while addressing specific budgetary and administrative deadlines.

This joint resolution officially terminates the national emergency concerning energy that was declared on January 20, 2025. By enacting this measure, all special authorities and regulations implemented under the National Emergencies Act due to the energy crisis are immediately canceled.

This executive resolution seeks Senate approval to consider a large batch of 108 presidential nominations simultaneously, rather than voting on each individually. The nominations cover numerous key roles across the government, including ambassadors, agency heads, and U.S. Attorneys. This procedural measure allows for the swift confirmation of these appointments across various departments.

This executive resolution authorizes the Senate to consider and vote on a batch of 48 presidential nominations simultaneously, rather than individually. This procedural move is designed to expedite the confirmation process for these high-level appointments across various federal agencies and ambassadorships.

The Rescissions Act of 2025 immediately cancels billions of dollars in previously appropriated budget authority across various federal programs. This bill specifically targets and rescinds unspent funds primarily related to international operations, global health initiatives, and foreign assistance accounts. The rescissions are enacted based on a proposal submitted by the President to Congress in June 2025.

The GENIUS Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework for the issuance and management of "payment stablecoins" in the United States. It mandates strict reserve requirements, capital standards, and regulatory oversight for approved issuers to ensure consumer protection and financial stability. The bill also clarifies the legal status of these stablecoins, explicitly stating they are not securities or commodities, while setting penalties for non-compliance.

The Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT Fentanyl) Act aims to combat the opioid crisis by immediately classifying structurally similar fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances. The bill also streamlines the registration process for researchers working with Schedule I drugs and strengthens criminal penalties for trafficking these compounds. The Attorney General is required to issue implementing rules within six months of enactment.

The FEHB Protection Act of 2025 is a massive, multi-title legislative package that enacts sweeping changes across federal agriculture, defense spending, energy leasing, and immigration enforcement. Key provisions include overhauling SNAP benefits and state administrative cost-sharing, dramatically increasing the defense industrial base budget, accelerating fossil fuel leasing on public lands, and imposing significant new fees on nearly all immigration filings. Furthermore, the bill extends middle-class tax relief, restructures student loan repayment, rescinds numerous environmental funding streams, and allocates billions toward border security infrastructure and personnel.

This Joint Resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to formally disapprove and nullify an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule. The rejected rule concerned the reclassification of major sources of pollution as area sources under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Consequently, the EPA's December 29, 2023, final rule will have no legal effect.