Legislative Activity

This bill amends federal law to adjust the mandatory retirement age for United States Capitol Police officers. It replaces the previous fixed retirement age of 60, allowing the Capitol Police Board to set an individual officer's retirement age anywhere between 57 and 65.

The Fair Air Standards Act allows states to request that an area currently failing to meet federal ozone standards be redesignated as compliant. This redesignation is possible if the state can prove that the failure to meet the standard was caused by pollution originating from outside the state or a foreign country. The EPA Administrator must review the state's evidence and officially redesignate the area if the claim is substantiated.

This bill aims to protect Americans' retirement savings by limiting political influence in corporate governance and investment decisions. It establishes new registration and liability requirements for proxy advisory firms, mandates studies on foreign sustainability directives and the proxy process, and defines the fiduciary duty of investment managers to focus primarily on pecuniary (financial) factors. Furthermore, it sets specific voting requirements for passively managed funds to empower shareholders.

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 Make Elections Great Again Act establishes new federal standards for voter identification, citizenship verification for registration, and statewide voter list maintenance for federal elections. It also standardizes election administration by mandating paper ballots, banning ranked-choice voting, and implementing strict new rules for requesting and returning mail-in ballots. The bill aims to increase election integrity through enhanced documentation and procedural uniformity across states.

This resolution outlines the House of Representatives' position on the integration of artificial intelligence within the financial services and housing sectors. It establishes ten policy priorities for the House Committee on Financial Services to foster innovation and consumer protection while ensuring robust regulatory oversight and cybersecurity. The measure emphasizes the need for risk-based safeguards that support market growth without placing a disproportionate burden on smaller financial institutions.

The Stop Insider Trading Act restricts Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing new securities issued by publicly traded companies. It requires advance public disclosure for any sale of existing covered investments, with a mandatory 7-to-14-day notice period before the transaction. Violations result in significant financial penalties, including disgorgement of any net gains, payable by the Member personally.

This bill formally dismisses the election contest filed for Florida's Fourteenth Congressional District Representative seat. The dismissal is based on the finding that the contest was not submitted to the House of Representatives within the required timeframe.

This bill formally dismisses the election contest filed for the Representative seat of Texas's Thirtieth Congressional District. The dismissal is based on the contest not being filed with the House of Representatives within the required timeframe.

This bill officially dismisses the election contest filed for the Representative of Alaska's at-large Congressional District. The dismissal is based on the Federal Contested Election Act, which grants the House of Representatives jurisdiction only over general and special elections, not primary contests.

This bill officially dismisses the election contest filed for the office of Representative from the Twenty-eighth Congressional District of Texas. The dismissal is based on the contest not being filed with the House of Representatives within the required timeframe.

This bill officially dismisses the election contest filed regarding the Representative for Florida's Fourteenth Congressional District. The dismissal is based on the House of Representatives' lack of jurisdiction over primary elections under federal law. Therefore, the challenge to the primary election result is terminated.

The Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act creates a new, alternative pathway for companies to qualify as a "well-known seasoned issuer" (WKSI) by lowering the public market value threshold to \$400 million, while removing the existing worldwide market value requirement. Additionally, the bill mandates that the SEC annually report on the number of WKSI-related applications that are withdrawn. This aims to streamline the process for certain issuers to benefit from WKSI status.

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.

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 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.