Legislative Activity

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025, which was enacted by the D.C. Council. By disapproving this action, Congress would prevent the temporary tax amendments from taking effect in the District of Columbia.

The No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2026 establishes strict visa restrictions and inadmissibility to the United States for current and former officials, associates, and their family members from specified regimes in Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Bolivia. This legislation mandates the revocation of existing visas for those determined to be complicit in human rights violations or undermining democracy in those nations. The bill ensures these individuals are ineligible for any U.S. entry benefit, with a narrow exception for travel related to United Nations headquarters.

This resolution commends the successful execution of Operation Absolute Resolve, which resulted in the capture and transport of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores to the U.S. to face federal charges. It praises the operation for its precision, lack of American casualties, and its role in promoting liberty and democratic transition in Venezuela. The bill further recognizes the action's positive impact on regional stability in Latin America.

This bill establishes the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This committee, composed of veterans, accessibility experts, and VA officials, will advise the Secretary on improving accessibility across all VA services, facilities, and information. The committee is tasked with assessing barriers and submitting biennial reports with recommendations to Congress and the public. This advisory body is set to terminate ten years after enactment.

This bill revokes China's permanent normal trade relations status with the United States, citing repeated violations of trade commitments, significant economic harm to the U.S., and national security threats. Effective 90 days after enactment, this legislation subjects all products from the People's Republic of China to higher, non-market economy tariff rates. The President is also authorized to impose even higher tariffs on Chinese goods.

This resolution commemorates the victims and heroes of the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola. It officially designates December 6, 2025, as a day of remembrance for those killed and injured in the line of duty. The resolution honors the three fallen servicemembers and recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and military personnel. Finally, it condemns the attack and commends subsequent security enhancements at military installations.

This Act mandates enhanced annual public disclosure from large investment advisers regarding their private fund assets invested in designated "countries of concern." It also requires issuers conducting large private securities offerings connected to these nations to report detailed information about the transaction and use of proceeds to the SEC. The goal is to increase transparency around U.S. investment flows into geopolitical adversaries.

This Act, titled the "No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act," specifically removes the tax-exempt status of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). Consequently, CAIR will be treated as a taxable entity under the Internal Revenue Code. This change is effective for all taxable years ending after the date of enactment.

The No Bounties on Badges Act authorizes the Attorney General to offer rewards for information leading to the arrest, conviction, or prevention of anyone offering bounties or money to harm or kill U.S. law enforcement officers. This legislation creates a new category of actionable offenses related to such threats. The law updates the U.S. Code to reflect this new authority concerning rewards for information.

The Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025 prohibits federal agencies and contractors from purchasing or installing solar panels manufactured or assembled by entities connected to the People's Republic of China. This ban applies to all federal projects and property unless a specific national security waiver is jointly approved by the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security. The Act also mandates reporting on current federal purchases and requires a study on domestic solar production capabilities.

This resolution expresses strong opposition to the return of congressionally directed spending, commonly known as earmarks. It condemns the use of these provisions as wasteful and contributing to the nation's growing federal debt. The body calls for Congress to immediately restore the ban on earmarks and prioritize fiscal responsibility to combat inflation and reduce national debt.

This bill officially designates November 2nd through November 8th as "Anti-Communism Week." The designation serves to remember the devastation caused by communist ideology and honor its victims worldwide. The President is requested to issue an annual proclamation calling for appropriate observance of this week.

The More Affordable Care Act establishes a Health Freedom Waiver program allowing states to opt out of certain federal ACA requirements if they maintain a high-risk insurance pool. States utilizing this waiver can redirect federal subsidies into "Trump Health Freedom Accounts" for residents, which are specialized Health Savings Accounts with unique contribution and spending rules. The bill also enhances tax credits for small employers in waiver states and mandates improved price and outcomes data reporting from healthcare providers.

The Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to destroy any imported article refused admission that poses a significant public health concern. This legislation also establishes a new prohibited act against the unauthorized handling or movement of these designated articles. These changes will take effect 180 days after the Act is enacted.

The License Monopoly Prevention Act of 2025 aims to reform the export licensing system by preventing the issuance of exclusive, monopoly licenses for controlled technology exports. It mandates that the Bureau of Industry and Security conduct a competitive market review, in consultation with the International Trade Administration, before granting a license that would result in a single applicant having sole export rights. This ensures fairness, promotes competition, and maintains the credibility of U.S. export control practices.

The National Defense Supply Chain Integrity Act of 2025 clarifies the legal status of the Secretary of Defense's decisions regarding the identification of Chinese military companies. This bill classifies these identification decisions as military or foreign affairs functions. Consequently, most provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, which govern rulemaking and judicial review, will not apply to these specific determinations.

The Chinese List Entity Alignment and Review Act of 2025, or the CLEAR Act, mandates that the Secretary review all entities added to any other U.S. government restriction or scrutiny list during the preceding year. These reviewed entities must then be considered for inclusion in the annual revision of the list of Chinese military companies. This aims to align and consolidate entities facing U.S. restrictions onto the primary military company list.

The SAFE KIDS Act addresses concerns that foreign entities of concern are exploiting U.S. surrogacy laws, potentially risking national security and human trafficking. This bill voids surrogacy agreements involving citizens from these designated foreign entities and establishes criminal penalties for brokers who facilitate such arrangements. Custody of any resulting child will be determined by state law based on the child's best interests, disregarding the voided contract.

This Act grants the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) the authority to mandate the recall of consumer products presenting a substantial hazard if they originate from China and the manufacturer fails to respond adequately. This power applies specifically to products sold directly to U.S. consumers, including via online platforms. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that certain e-commerce platforms headquartered in China will be considered distributors for the purposes of these recall requirements.

The No AliPay Act of 2025 prohibits any United States person from conducting financial transactions with AliPay (China) Internet Technology Company Limited. This ban specifically includes the use of any application or payment processing service operated by AliPay. The legislation aims to restrict U.S. persons from engaging with the specified Chinese technology company's financial services.