Legislative Activity

The Pay Our Capitol Police Act ensures the United States Capitol Police receives necessary funding for salaries and benefits for Fiscal Year 2026, even if full appropriations are delayed. This continuing appropriation covers essential personnel, including officers, civilian staff, and contractors supporting security operations. The authority automatically terminates upon the enactment of a full-year appropriation or on September 30, 2026.

This bill, the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act, mandates that Members of Congress will not receive pay for any day a government shutdown is in effect. For shutdowns occurring before November 2026, the pay will be withheld and held in escrow, to be released after the pay reduction requirement takes effect. This ensures that congressional salaries are directly impacted by lapses in government appropriations.

The Protecting Young Minds Online Act mandates the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and implement a national strategy. This strategy will specifically address the impact of new technologies, such as social media, on the mental health of children. The goal is to equip local communities with the resources needed to manage these effects.

The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 clarifies the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) concerning entities already regulated by state insurance departments. This bill limits the CFPB's ability to enforce federal consumer protection laws against state-regulated entities acting within the business of insurance. The legislation prioritizes and supports the enforcement power of state insurance regulators over the CFPB in these specific areas.

The Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act revises the definition of a "well-known seasoned issuer" (WKSI) by establishing a specific public float threshold of \$400 million while removing the worldwide market value requirement. This change aims to broaden eligibility for companies seeking WKSI status under federal securities laws. Additionally, the bill mandates that the SEC annually report on withdrawn applications related to ineligibility confirmations for WKSI status.

The American Flags to Honor Our Veterans Act of 2025 specifically authorizes the placement of the U.S. flag directly next to the gravesite of any individual who served in the Armed Forces or is a veteran. This provision ensures that flags can be displayed securely and upright next to individual graves, regardless of other existing flag display regulations.

This bill mandates that every Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives must complete a program of training on workplace rights and responsibilities, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment, each session of Congress. The Committee on House Administration is tasked with establishing the training program and rules within 30 days of the bill's enactment. Employees must complete the training within 90 days of the program's certification or their start date.

This resolution authorizes the House of Representatives to take official photographs while the chamber is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker. The costs associated with taking, preparing, and distributing these photographs will be covered by the House of Representatives' operating funds.

The Helping Startups Continue To Grow Act revises the criteria for qualifying as an Emerging Growth Company (EGC) under federal securities laws. This bill significantly raises the revenue threshold for EGC status from \$1 billion to \$3 billion. It also modifies the timeframes and simplifies the language associated with maintaining EGC exemptions following an initial public offering.

This resolution supports designating May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day" to raise public awareness about the growing threat of sophisticated scams. It acknowledges the billions lost annually to fraud targeting all age groups, including veterans and seniors. The bill calls for improved consumer education, better use of federal resources, and enhanced law enforcement efforts to combat these criminal operations. Ultimately, it seeks to support survivors and encourage collaboration to prevent future victimization.

This resolution formally dismisses the election contest filed regarding the Representative seat for Florida's Fourteenth Congressional District. The dismissal is based on the challenge being filed after the established deadline. Essentially, the House is closing the case due to the untimely nature of the filing.

This bill officially dismisses the election contest filed for the Representative seat in Texas's Thirtieth Congressional District. The dismissal is based on the contest not being filed within the required timeframe. Consequently, the House of Representatives will not consider the substance of the challenge.

This bill formally dismisses the election contest challenging the results for the Representative of Texas's Twenty-eighth Congressional District. The dismissal is based solely on the challenger failing to file the necessary paperwork by the established deadline. Consequently, the House of Representatives will not review the substance of the complaint.

This resolution formally dismisses the election contest filed regarding the race for Representative in Florida's Fourteenth Congressional District. The House is taking this action because the challenge arose from a primary election, which falls outside the scope of the Federal Contested Election Act that grants the House jurisdiction over general or special election contests. Therefore, the House lacks the authority to review this specific challenge.

This resolution formally dismisses the election contest challenging the results for the Representative from Alaska's at-large Congressional District. The dismissal is based on federal law, which specifies that the House of Representatives lacks jurisdiction over challenges arising from primary elections or party conventions. Therefore, the specific contest is thrown out because it falls outside the scope of matters the House is authorized to review.

The STABLE Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive federal framework for regulating payment stablecoins, requiring issuers to maintain 1:1 reserves in safe assets and adhere to strict transparency and anti-money laundering standards. The bill strictly limits issuance to approved entities, whether federally or state-qualified, and clarifies that these dollar-backed digital assets are not considered securities. Furthermore, it mandates robust consumer protection rules, ensuring customer assets are segregated and prioritized in bankruptcy proceedings.

The No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act prohibits the granting of new licenses or waivers for transactions involving individuals or groups designated as terrorists by the Treasury Department as of January 20, 2021. Such relief can only be issued if the President certifies to key congressional committees that the designated foreign persons have completely ceased all terrorist activities. This measure specifically targets the easing of existing sanctions on designated terrorist entities.

This bill establishes the specific spending limits for House of Representatives committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. It details authorized budgets for the full Congress, as well as separate, strict caps for the first and second sessions. Furthermore, the legislation creates a \$4 million reserve fund for unanticipated committee expenses and grants the Committee on House Administration authority to manage regulations and adjust certain funding levels.

The No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act aims to improve mental health care access for enrolled veterans within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This legislation mandates that if a veteran cancels a mental health appointment, the VA must actively attempt to reschedule it. Specifically, the VA is required to call the veteran at least twice to secure a new appointment slot.

The Survivor Benefits Fairness Act adjusts the effective date for reducing or stopping certain VA benefits, like compensation or pension, when a veteran's marriage ends or a dependent dies. Under this bill, benefit reductions will now take effect at the end of the month the event occurs, rather than the end of the preceding month. This change ensures veterans and survivors receive benefits for the entire month in which the qualifying event takes place.