Legislative Activity

This bill recognizes the importance of motherhood and Mother's Day, celebrating mothers' sacrifices and role in raising the next generation. It acknowledges various forms of motherhood while affirming that mothers are women, rejecting terms that diminish the significance of motherhood. The bill expresses support for policies recognizing mothers and encourages the celebration of Mother's Day.

The Police Officers Protecting Children Act amends title 18 of the United States Code to allow qualified and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in a school zone, as long as the firearm remains concealed.

The Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act aims to modernize and improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of pipeline infrastructure through research, development, and demonstration projects. It establishes initiatives for advanced pipeline materials and technologies, joint research programs, a National Pipeline Modernization Center, and NIST pipeline metrology standards. The Act promotes collaboration between the Department of Energy, the Department of Transportation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other stakeholders to enhance pipeline systems and reduce environmental impacts. It authorizes appropriations for these activities through 2030.

The "Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act" prohibits the Secretary of Energy from selling petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to any entity under the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. It also ensures that petroleum products from the reserve are not exported to China.

This resolution censures Representative Jasmine Crockett for inappropriate and discriminatory remarks made on March 22, 2025, and May 16, 2024. It requires her to appear in the House of Representatives for the censure pronouncement, which will be read publicly by the Speaker.

The "Upholding a Secure Postal System Act" mandates the Comptroller General to produce annual reports for five years on mail theft, delays, employee misconduct, and property crimes within the Postal Service. These reports will assess the Postal Service's strategies to combat these issues and provide recommendations for enhancements from both the Postal Service and Congress. The goal of the act is to improve the security and reliability of the postal system.

The Ban Offshore Abortion Tourism Act, or BOAT Act, prohibits abortions performed in U.S. maritime jurisdiction, with exceptions only to save the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest that meet certain requirements. The bill establishes penalties for anyone who performs an illegal abortion in these jurisdictions, while protecting the woman from prosecution. It also allows civil actions against abortion providers who perform illegal abortions, and provides remedies for women and, in certain cases, parents of minors who have undergone such procedures.

The Officer John Barnes Act requires the Bureau to inform claimants of their benefit eligibility determination within 270 days of receiving a claim.