Legislative Activity

This bill, the Medal of Honor Act, recognizes the exceptional service of Medal of Honor recipients by significantly increasing their special monthly pension. It adjusts the pension rate to align with compensation for veterans without dependents, ensuring a more fitting recognition of their gallantry. Additionally, the Act extends the date related to certain limitations on pension payments.

This Concurrent Resolution formally denounces the ideology of socialism based on its historical outcomes. It asserts that socialist principles have consistently led to totalitarian regimes, mass atrocities, and economic collapse worldwide. The resolution contrasts these failures with the founding principles of the United States, concluding with a statement opposing the implementation of socialist policies domestically.

This act grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for natural gas and LNG export/import facilities, mandating that such actions be considered consistent with the public interest. The legislation clarifies that it does not limit the President's existing authority to impose sanctions through trade restrictions.

The REFINER Act mandates the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to produce a comprehensive report on the state and future of U.S. petrochemical refineries. This report must examine their role in energy security, analyze capacity expansion opportunities, assess risks, and identify policies impacting refinery capacity. Ultimately, the goal is to provide recommendations to Congress on encouraging increased domestic refining capacity.

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 bill, the Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act, mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continuously improve outreach, technical assistance, and support for recipients of the Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program grants. This includes conducting annual stakeholder surveys to gather feedback on the grant process. The legislation also requires a review by the Comptroller General and a subsequent report from the DHS Administrator detailing actions taken based on the new outreach requirements.

The CLEAN DC Act of 2025 aims to repeal most provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, effectively reverting policing and justice laws to their pre-2022 status. This legislation seeks to undo the majority of changes made by the previous act. However, it specifically preserves the effects of two distinct subtitles from the 2022 Act.

The District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025 mandates pretrial and post-conviction detention for individuals charged with or convicted of a crime of violence or a dangerous crime. This legislation also requires cash bail, secured by a bond or property, for release of those charged with specific public safety or order offenses. The bill updates definitions for these serious offenses and establishes new conditions for release hearings. These changes apply to all individuals charged in the District 30 days after the Act becomes law.

This resolution censures and condemns Delegate Stacey Plaskett for allegedly colluding with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. It cites evidence suggesting Plaskett coordinated her line of questioning with Epstein in real-time via text message. Consequently, the bill removes Delegate Plaskett from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and directs an ethics investigation into her conduct.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the Attorney General to publicly release all unclassified Department of Justice records related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates within 30 days of the bill becoming law. This release must include materials concerning investigations, flight logs, settlements, and internal communications, with very limited exceptions for victim privacy or active investigations. The Act strictly prohibits withholding documents due to political sensitivity or reputational harm and requires detailed justification for any redactions made.

This resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives' disapproval of Representative Chuy García's actions regarding the 2026 Democratic primary ballot. It condemns the Representative for directing his Chief of Staff to file for the primary after he himself had already filed, only to withdraw later. These actions are deemed to have undermined the integrity of a free and fair election process.

This resolution establishes expedited consideration procedures in the House for several measures, including joint resolutions to disapprove Bureau of Land Management rules on Alaskan energy development. It also sets the floor process for considering a concurrent resolution denouncing socialism and bills related to repealing natural gas export restrictions and D.C. policing laws. The resolution streamlines debate and voting for these specific legislative items by waiving certain procedural objections.

This Act establishes an interagency task force, co-chaired by CISA and the FBI, to detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats against U.S. critical infrastructure from state-sponsored actors of the People's Republic of China, including Volt Typhoon. The task force is required to submit detailed reports, including classified assessments of potential disruption during a major crisis, to Congress. These reports will also offer recommendations for improving detection and mitigation efforts across federal agencies and critical infrastructure sectors.

This Act mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submit a comprehensive report detailing current and emerging threats from vehicular terrorism. The report must outline DHS strategies for prevention, vulnerability assessments of critical locations, and coordination efforts with law enforcement and private industry. Furthermore, it requires recommendations for new technologies to mitigate these threats while ensuring the protection of privacy and civil liberties.

This resolution sets the process for the House to consider a Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, the bill providing continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026. It allows for immediate consideration of the Senate-amended bill and limits debate on the motion to concur to one hour. The procedures are designed to expedite the vote on funding the government for the next fiscal year.

This bill provides the necessary appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2026. It funds ongoing government operations while also including numerous extensions for expiring programs across health, Medicare, and veterans' affairs sectors. Additionally, the legislation contains several specific policy directives, including restrictions on federal workforce reductions and provisions related to agricultural trade and FDA user fees.

The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 provides the budgetary framework for funding all aspects of the U.S. military, including personnel compensation, day-to-day operations, and major equipment procurement. This bill allocates hundreds of billions of dollars across the services while establishing strict rules regarding spending flexibility, domestic sourcing requirements, and specific prohibitions on certain social and political programs. Overall, it funds the immediate readiness and modernization efforts of the DoD and related intelligence agencies for the fiscal year.

This resolution formally honors the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, who was tragically assassinated at Utah Valley University. It condemns political violence and calls upon all Americans to reject extremism in favor of civil debate. The bill expresses deep sympathy to his family and urges a renewal of commitment to the values of faith, family, and freedom he championed.

The GRID Power Act directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to rapidly update rules governing how new power plants connect to the electric grid. This legislation mandates that FERC prioritize and streamline the interconnection process for dispatchable power projects that demonstrably improve grid reliability and resilience. The goal is to ensure that necessary, dependable power sources can connect quickly while maintaining public input and regular review of the new procedures.

This bill, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act, mandates the Secretary of Energy to reestablish the National Coal Council within the Department of Energy, adhering to its charter as of November 19, 2021. The Council will generally operate under the Federal Advisory Committee Act guidelines. Crucially, this legislation exempts the Council from the automatic termination provisions that typically apply to federal advisory committees.