Legislative Activity

This bill designates May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day" to raise awareness about scams targeting Americans. It encourages public awareness, emphasizes the need for accessible resources to prevent scams, and supports law enforcement efforts. The bill aims to reduce the stigma around scams, promote a collaborative approach to support survivors, and improve scam prevention tools.

This bill dismisses the challenge to the election results for Florida's 14th Congressional District. The challenge, filed on January 9, 2025, was rejected because it was submitted past the deadline. Therefore, the current election results for Florida's 14th district will stand.

This bill dismisses the election contest for Alaska's at-large Congressional District Representative. The House of Representatives' authority over congressional elections does not extend to primary elections, caucuses, or party conventions. Therefore, the challenge does not fall under the purview of the Federal Contested Election Act.

This bill dismisses the election contest for Texas's 28th Congressional District. The dismissal is due to the contestant filing the challenge with the House of Representatives after the deadline.

Dismisses the election contest for Florida's Fourteenth Congressional District, as the House's authority extends to general and special elections, not primary elections, caucuses, or party conventions, according to the Federal Contested Election Act.

This resolution dismisses the challenge to the election results in Texas's 30th Congressional District. The challenge was rejected because it was not filed on time according to House rules. Therefore, the current election results stand.

The STABLE Act of 2025 establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, limiting issuance to approved entities and setting standards for reserves, transparency, and risk management. It defines key terms, outlines the approval process for stablecoin issuers, and grants supervisory and enforcement powers to federal regulators, while also allowing state-regulated entities to operate under certain conditions. The act also includes customer protections, interoperability standards, a temporary ban on endogenously collateralized stablecoins, and directs studies on the broader digital asset landscape. Finally, the act clarifies that payment stablecoins are not to be considered securities under existing securities laws.

The "No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act" prohibits the issuance of licenses or waivers for transactions involving individuals or entities sanctioned for terrorism as of January 20, 2021. Before any such license or waiver can be granted, the President must certify to Congress that these individuals or entities have ceased their involvement in terrorism. This prohibition does not affect general licenses in effect on January 20, 2021.

This bill allocates funds for the operating expenses of various House of Representatives committees during the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, setting specific amounts for each committee. It also establishes spending limitations for the first and second sessions of the Congress and a reserve fund for unanticipated expenses, all while mandating adherence to House Administration Committee regulations and voucher-based payments. The Committee on House Administration is authorized to make necessary adjustments to funding amounts.

The Survivor Benefits Fairness Act amends Title 38 of the United States Code to change the effective date for reducing or discontinuing certain benefits due to marriage, remarriage, or death. The new effective date will be the last day of the month in which the event occurred, rather than the current date. This change applies to events occurring on or after the enactment of this Act.

The "No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act" requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve the process for veterans to schedule mental health appointments. If a mental health appointment is cancelled, the Department must attempt to reschedule the appointment via telephone, with at least one follow-up call if the first attempt is unsuccessful.

This bill elects specific members to serve on the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing. These members will serve alongside the chairs of relevant committees.

This bill allocates $16,885,446 for the Committee on House Administration's expenses during the 119th Congress, covering staff salaries and other necessary costs. It divides the allocation into two sessions, setting spending limits for each. All payments must be made through authorized vouchers, and spending is subject to the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.

The "Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act" defines "natural cheese" to differentiate it from processed cheese products, setting standards for its composition, ingredients, and labeling. It ensures that only products meeting the defined criteria can be labeled as "natural cheese," while allowing "natural" or "all-natural" claims consistent with existing regulations. This act aims to provide clarity for consumers and consistency in labeling requirements across the country.