Legislative Activity

The End Dark Money Act repeals the restriction preventing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using funds to bring transparency to the political activities of certain nonprofit organizations for Fiscal Year 2025. This action effectively removes limitations placed on the IRS regarding oversight of nonprofit political spending for that year.

The Support UNFPA Funding Act authorizes specific funding levels for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This legislation affirms that supporting UNFPA is in the U.S. strategic interest because it advances global health, reduces preventable maternal deaths, and combats gender-based violence. The bill emphasizes that UNFPA's work on voluntary family planning promotes stability and economic growth worldwide.

The Honor Farmer Contracts Act mandates that the Department of Agriculture immediately honor all existing written agreements and pay any outstanding debts owed under those contracts. This legislation strictly prohibits the cancellation of signed farmer contracts unless the farmer has breached the terms. Furthermore, the Act requires a 60-day advance written notice to Congress before closing any local Farm Service Agency, NRCS, or Rural Development offices.

The UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 aims to immediately restart U.S. funding for the UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees, which was previously frozen. This bill mandates the cancellation of existing restrictions and requires the Secretary of State to resume aid payments while ensuring accountability based on an independent review. Furthermore, it urges Israel to cooperate with UNRWA investigations to maintain agency neutrality.

The America's Red Rock Wilderness Act focuses on designating numerous specific tracts of land across Utah as official Wilderness Areas, granting them the highest level of federal protection. This legislation aims to preserve the unique ecological, geological, and cultural values of these diverse landscapes from development. It also establishes administrative provisions for managing these new areas, including boundary definitions, water rights, and the continuation of existing uses like livestock grazing. Ultimately, the bill significantly expands protected wilderness in Utah while safeguarding critical natural and historical resources.

This resolution formally condemns the Trump administration for allegedly using the unauthorized messaging platform "Signal" to discuss highly sensitive or potentially classified details regarding a U.S. military operation. The bill expresses grave concern that this practice risks national security by bypassing secure government record-keeping and exposing vital information to foreign adversaries like China and Russia. It demands an immediate review of all communication procedures and calls for accountability for any officials who violated federal laws regarding classified material handling.

The No Hungry Kids in Schools Act establishes a new statewide community eligibility option for schools starting July 1, 2025. This option allows states to ensure all schools receive full federal reimbursement for 100% of meals served by covering any funding gaps with non-federal money. By opting in, states can eliminate the minimum participation threshold and calculate eligibility based on the entire statewide student population.

This resolution officially designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to honor the significant contributions of women across all sectors of U.S. agriculture. It recognizes women as vital producers, leaders, and mentors who drive economic success and support the next generation in farming. The bill encourages the public to celebrate and support the essential role women play in ensuring the nation's food supply and global trade.

The New Collar Jobs Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity workforce by addressing the growing skills gap in high-tech manufacturing. This bill establishes a tax credit for employers providing qualified cybersecurity education and creates a student loan repayment benefit for workers in distressed areas. Furthermore, it increases funding for technology education programs and incentivizes government contractors to invest in employee cybersecurity training.

This resolution formally recognizes the 10th anniversary of Educators Rising and commends its vital role in addressing the national teacher shortage. It highlights the program's success in inspiring future educators through "Grow Your Own" initiatives and providing essential career preparation. Congress is acknowledging the organization's commitment to building a diverse and well-prepared teaching workforce for the future.

The Raise the Age Act of 2025 generally prohibits Federal Firearms Licensees from selling certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles or shotguns capable of holding magazines over five rounds to anyone under 21, with exceptions for qualified military or government personnel. The bill also maintains the existing minimum age of 18 for general firearm purchases, excluding the newly restricted categories. Finally, it mandates that the FBI Director report on the operational procedures of its public access line within 90 days of enactment.

The SHARE Act of 2025 establishes new federal requirements for the FBI to share criminal history record information with states participating in professional licensing interstate compacts. This information sharing is strictly for the purpose of conducting background checks on applicants seeking to practice a profession in another compact state. States receiving this data are severely restricted on how they can use or further disseminate the detailed criminal history, generally only being permitted to report a binary "satisfactory" or "unsatisfactory" determination back to the compact's Commission.

The Children’s Health Protection Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated Office of Children's Health Protection within the EPA to specifically address environmental and safety hazards disproportionately affecting children. This Act also mandates the continuation of a permanent Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee to advise the EPA Administrator on related programs and rules. The goal is to ensure federal actions actively protect infants, children, and adolescents from environmental dangers.

The Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act establishes a special Priority 2 refugee processing pathway for individuals facing persecution by the Chinese government in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). It eases certain immigration hurdles for these applicants and clarifies that actions taken by the PRC against those seeking U.S. benefits can be considered persecution based on political opinion. Furthermore, the Act encourages U.S. allies to create similar accommodations for those fleeing the situation in XUAR. This legislation is set to terminate ten years after its enactment.

The Paycheck Fairness Act significantly strengthens federal equal pay protections by broadening definitions of sex discrimination, tightening employer defenses against pay disparities, and increasing penalties for violations. It also prohibits employers from using salary history in hiring decisions and mandates new data collection by the EEOC to better enforce anti-discrimination laws. Furthermore, the bill establishes new training and outreach programs to combat systemic wage bias.

This resolution formally recognizes the significant and persistent wage gap between men and women in the United States, highlighting statistics that show women earn substantially less. It serves as a strong public statement reaffirming Congress's commitment to achieving pay equity. The measure does not enact new laws but emphasizes the economic harm caused by unequal pay for women and their families.

This bill officially ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment, declaring it a valid part of the U.S. Constitution. It specifically removes any previously imposed deadlines for state ratification. If three-fourths of the states have approved the amendment, this law confirms its official status regardless of past time constraints.

The Puppy Protection Act of 2025 significantly increases humane treatment standards for dog dealers under the Animal Welfare Act. This legislation mandates specific minimum space requirements, daily exercise access, and mandatory socialization for housed dogs. Furthermore, it establishes strict limits on female dog breeding frequency and age, alongside enhanced veterinary care protocols.

This bill affirms the House of Representatives' belief that every person has the right to emergency health care, including abortion care. It argues that abortion restrictions endanger lives, force doctors to make impossible choices, and disproportionately harm people of color, low-income individuals, and LGBTQI individuals. The bill emphasizes that delays in emergency care due to abortion bans can lead to life-threatening situations and that everyone, including pregnant individuals, should have access to necessary medical care without discrimination.

This bill supports designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month" to recognize the importance of native plants to the environment and the economy. It acknowledges the critical role of native plants in maintaining healthy ecosystems, supporting wildlife, and providing other environmental benefits. The bill also recognizes the decline in native plant species and the need for conservation efforts.