Legislative Activity

The Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act extends the Social Security Administration’s authority to conduct disability insurance demonstration projects through 2031. This legislation enhances participant protections by ensuring no reduction in income for those involved in these projects and strengthens oversight through updated waiver requirements and evaluation metrics.

The South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026 aims to address disparities in fishing access by ensuring that recreational and commercial sectors share the burden of conservation. The bill prohibits the commercial harvest and sale of South Atlantic red snapper in federal waters during any period when recreational fishing for the species is closed. This legislation seeks to promote fairness and support coastal economies by preventing extended commercial seasons while recreational anglers face severe, short-term restrictions.

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.

This Act officially redesignates the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park, aligning its administration with other National Park System units. It maintains existing fishing and hunting regulations while directing the Secretary of the Interior to increase employment opportunities for culturally affiliated Indian tribes. Furthermore, the bill authorizes agreements with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for resource management and directs the transfer of specific acreage into federal trust status for the Tribe, excluding gaming use.

This bill expands workers' compensation benefits for certain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) employees by officially classifying Certified Fire Investigators and National Response Team members as engaged in "fire protection activities." This designation creates a legal presumption that specific illnesses and diseases are job-related, simplifying the process for these ATF personnel to receive compensation.

This resolution establishes the expedited House procedures for considering several key pieces of legislation, including a major multi-year farm bill (H.R. 7567) and bills related to parental consent in schools and correcting military grave markers. It sets strict debate limits and waives most procedural objections to ensure swift consideration of these measures. The resolution also outlines the process for considering the fiscal year 2026 budget resolution and a bill amending the Clean Air Act regarding ethanol waivers.

This bill extends the authorities under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until April 30, 2026. It ensures the continuation of specific foreign intelligence surveillance programs. The legislation also updates related transition procedures.

This bill establishes the procedural rules for the House to consider legislation extending key foreign intelligence surveillance authorities under Title VII of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. If passed, the bill will extend these surveillance authorities until October 20, 2027. The resolution sets strict debate limits and waives certain procedural hurdles to expedite a final vote on the extension.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny U.S. businesses a tax deduction for payments made to foreign entities for labor or services primarily benefiting American consumers. It establishes new rules to define and calculate these non-deductible "outsourcing payments." The goal is to discourage the shifting of certain service work overseas.

This act establishes the Expedited Guaranteed Lender Pilot Program to create a faster approval process for certain agricultural bridge loans guaranteed by the USDA. The program focuses on loans serviced by Preferred Certified Lenders for creditworthy borrowers. The Secretary of Agriculture must report annually on the program's results until its termination on September 30, 2031.

This resolution establishes the special rules and debate procedures for the House of Representatives to consider three separate items. These items include a bill clarifying state use of funds for pregnancy centers, a bill requiring colleges to inform pregnant students of their rights, and a joint resolution disapproving a Bureau of Land Management land withdrawal rule in Minnesota. The resolution waives most procedural objections to expedite the consideration and voting process for all three measures.

The Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act supports veterans by allowing Purple Heart recipients to return to the workforce without losing their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The bill increases the earnings threshold for "substantial gainful activity" and implements a gradual benefit reduction rather than a total cutoff, ensuring veterans can work while maintaining financial security.

This resolution establishes special rules for the House of Representatives to consider several bills addressing water pollution, investment company regulations, electricity supply chains, utility standards, natural gas authorizations, and the disinterment of a veteran's remains. It sets strict limits on debate, specifies which amendments are in order, and waives various procedural objections for each measure. The overall effect is to streamline the process for debating and voting on these distinct legislative items.

This bill modernizes the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) authority to conduct research and development programs focused on emerging technologies and market risks. It allows the CFTC to establish programs to understand new technologies, explore them with developers, and educate the public. To facilitate this research, the Act grants the CFTC special authority to enter into transactions and accept non-monetary contributions under specific conditions. The CFTC must also report annually to Congress on the use of these authorities.

This bill repeals specific requirements for notifying Senate offices when legal processes seek the disclosure of Senate data. Essentially, it removes existing notification mandates related to legal requests for Senate information.

This resolution establishes the House rules for swiftly considering and voting on two key bills: the fiscal year 2026 defense authorization bill (H.R. 3838) and a bill increasing penalties for illegal re-entry after removal (H.R. 3486). It streamlines debate by waiving procedural objections and setting strict time limits for amendments on both measures. The resolution dictates which versions of the bills will be used and severely limits the types of further changes allowed before final votes.

This bill formally adopts House Resolution 589, which mandates the public release of specific documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. By passing this measure, Congress officially agrees to implement the disclosure requirements outlined in the referenced resolution.

This resolution establishes the expedited rules for the House of Representatives to consider four separate items: the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction appropriations bill (H.R. 3944), a bill requiring monthly reporting on special interest aliens encountered at the border, a bill making DUI/DWI convictions grounds for inadmissibility/deportation, and a resolution condemning the June 2025 Los Angeles riots. The resolution waives most procedural objections and strictly limits debate time for each measure to ensure swift consideration and votes.

This resolution establishes the expedited process for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on two separate bills. The first bill proposes renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." The second bill imposes restrictions on Department of Homeland Security funding for higher education institutions associated with Confucius Institutes. The resolution strictly limits debate time and waives standard procedural hurdles for both measures.

This Act officially redesignates the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and establishes a new Ocmulgee Mounds National Preserve, both managed as a single unit. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire additional non-condemned land to expand the Park and establish the Preserve. The legislation also creates an Advisory Council to guide management planning, which must prioritize the cultural resources and interests of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and transfers specific tribal land into federal trust status for the Tribe.