Legislative Activity

This proposed constitutional amendment establishes a formal process to ensure the continuity of the U.S. House of Representatives by allowing for the temporary appointment of successors following a Representative's death. Newly elected members would be required to maintain a list of qualified designees, from which a temporary replacement would be selected to serve until a special election is held. This measure ensures that congressional districts remain represented during unexpected vacancies.

The SMART Act of 2025 aims to reduce regulatory burdens for well-managed and well-capitalized financial institutions with $\$6$ billion or less in assets. It introduces alternating limited-scope examinations and allows for the combination of certain required examinations upon request. Furthermore, the bill establishes new requirements for federal agencies to make on-site examinations of these smaller institutions more efficient and less disruptive.

The "Timely and Accurate Benefits Act" mandates states to implement an Enhanced Income Verification Platform to receive federal funding for benefit programs. This platform will use real-time data matching and analytics to verify income, including wages, self-employment earnings, and other sources, ensuring accurate eligibility determinations. The goal is to reduce improper payments and ensure timely benefit distribution. The act defines key terms such as "Enhanced Gross Income" and "Enhanced Income Verification Platform" to provide a clear framework for implementation.

This bill significantly reforms the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) by expanding its authority and moving it to the Executive Office of the President. It establishes new definitions and processes for addressing national security risks posed by certain suppliers, allowing the Council to issue binding "recommended" and "designated" exclusion orders against sources of concern. The legislation also creates a dedicated Program Office to support the Council's expanded functions in securing the federal supply chain.

The Regulatory Efficiency, Verification, Itemization, and Enhanced Workflow (REVIEW) Act of 2025 shortens the required review cycle for federal financial regulations from ten to seven years. It mandates that regulatory agencies conduct comprehensive internal reviews assessing the cumulative impact of their rules on consumers, market access, and credit availability. The resulting reports must include recommendations for streamlining or eliminating burdensome regulations identified through both public input and internal analysis.

The Federal Supervisor Education Act mandates that all federal agencies establish comprehensive, mandatory training programs for their supervisors. These programs must cover essential management skills, performance goal setting, employee development, and adherence to federal employment law. Agencies are required to assess the effectiveness of this training and ensure supervisors meet defined management competencies to effectively lead their teams and achieve agency missions.

The Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025 modifies the rules for qualifying venture capital funds by increasing the maximum number of investors allowed from 250 to 500 and raising the asset value limit from $10 million to $50 million. Five years after enactment, the SEC must study the impact of these changes on capital distribution to diverse startups. Based on the study's findings regarding geographic and socio-economic diversity, the SEC may gain authority to further adjust these limits.

The Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act prohibits unauthorized camping on public property within the District of Columbia. This law defines camping as setting up any temporary structure or vehicle for living accommodations outdoors. Violators may face fines up to \$500, jail time up to 30 days, or both.

The Fit for Duty Act establishes a new bonus pay program to reward service members who achieve high scores on their required physical fitness tests. Service members scoring 90% or higher can receive a recurring bonus of either \$500 or \$1,000, depending on their performance. This initiative aims to boost military readiness and combat rising obesity rates within the ranks. Furthermore, these fitness bonuses will be excluded from federal income tax.

This resolution establishes the **Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking** to guide Congress on using solid research and data when creating new laws. The Commission will study how to improve the federal government's use of data to ensure policies are based on what actually works. It will deliver a final report with recommendations to Congress by the end of the 119th Congress.

This resolution formally censures Representative LaMonica McIver for alleged misconduct at a federal detention center in May 2025, citing interference with and potential assault of federal officers. The action requires the Representative to be formally reprimanded by the Speaker on the House floor. Furthermore, the Committee on Ethics is directed to immediately investigate the allegations to determine if further disciplinary action is warranted.

The Old Glory Only Act mandates that only the official United States flag may be flown at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts. This legislation prohibits the display of any other flags at these facilities.

The PPP Shell Company Discovery Act mandates the creation of a comprehensive master list of all forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan recipients to assist in fraud detection. The bill directs the IRS to cross-reference this data with tax records to identify suspicious entities, such as those with no reported payroll or disproportionately high loan amounts. These findings will be shared with the Department of Justice and the Treasury to facilitate criminal investigations into potential PPP abuse.