Legislative Activity

This bill expresses support for designating July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day" to raise public awareness of this deadly brain tumor. It honors those affected by glioblastoma, supports research and treatment development, and encourages collaborative research efforts. The bill also recognizes the importance of molecular biomarker testing and supports investments in glioblastoma research.

The "Federal Reserve Financial Accountability and Transparency Act" increases transparency by requiring the Federal Reserve to disclose detailed information about its expenditures, staffing, research areas, and rulemaking activities in its annual report. This includes breakdowns of expenses and staffing for each Federal Reserve Bank across various functions, the most significant research areas, and the costs associated with proposed and finalized rules. These changes aim to provide greater insight into the Federal Reserve's operations and decision-making processes. The reporting changes will take effect two years after the bill is enacted.

The "Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025" aims to bolster domestic manufacturing by increasing the loan limits for small manufacturers under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act. This will allow small manufacturers to access more capital, with loan limits increasing to $7,500,000 - $10,000,000 depending on the type. The goal is to provide greater financial support to help these businesses grow and thrive within the United States.

The "Business Over Ballots Act" aims to prevent the Small Business Administration (SBA) from engaging in voter registration activities. It restricts the SBA Administrator from taking actions to facilitate voter registration unless explicitly authorized by federal law, and prohibits recipients of SBA assistance from using funds for voter registration purposes. The bill asserts that supporting voter registration is outside the SBA's mission and legal authority.

This resolution recognizes and supports the historical significance of San Jacinto Day, commemorating the 189th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. It honors the Texan Army's victory that secured Texas independence from Mexico, which later led to Texas joining the United States. The resolution encourages reflection on the importance of freedom and the courage displayed during the Texas Revolution.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and opposition to the Biden administration's policies that restrict this right. It supports efforts to reverse these policies and protect gun owners' rights. The resolution also commends President Trump's commitment to defending the Second Amendment.

The "1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act" repeals Section 704B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, eliminating requirements for financial institutions to collect and report data on small business loans. This aims to reduce compliance costs for financial institutions, particularly smaller ones like community banks and credit unions. The goal is to alleviate regulatory burdens and improve credit access for small businesses by removing these data collection requirements.

The "Identifying Potential Terrorist at the Border Act of 2025" mandates that U.S. Customs and Border Protection check the name of all foreign nationals entering the U.S. against the federal terrorist screening database. Individuals will be held in custody until the screening is complete.

The China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to produce a report assessing the financial risks China poses to the U.S. and global financial systems. This report will detail policies to safeguard U.S. financial stability, evaluate the integrity of Chinese economic data, and propose risk mitigation strategies for the U.S. government and international bodies. The report will be submitted to Congress, relevant international organizations, and made public on the Treasury's website.

The "Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025" aims to better connect small businesses with career and technical education (CTE) programs. It amends the Small Business Act to include CTE in the services provided by Small Business Development Centers and Women's Business Centers. The goal is to educate small businesses on hiring CTE graduates, inform CTE programs about how their students can utilize these centers, and connect small businesses with CTE programs to facilitate career opportunities for students and graduates.

The "Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act" aims to increase awareness of career and technical education (CTE) programs as alternatives to traditional four-year degrees. It mandates the Department of Education to publish CTE program details, including costs and employment rates, on its website and to include CTE information on the FAFSA application. No additional funds will be authorized to implement the requirements of this Act.

The "Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act" prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from providing financial assistance to individuals and businesses convicted of financial misconduct related to COVID-19 relief programs. This includes those convicted of making false statements to obtain covered loans or grants. The prohibition excludes assistance under section 7(b) of the Small Business Act and does not apply to contracts or agreements entered into before the enactment of this law.

The "Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025" updates the functions and duties of the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy. These updates include adding the international economy to the Office's considerations and ensuring accuracy in terminology. The Act also expands the Office's duties to include representing small business interests before foreign governments and international entities, contributing to relevant regulatory and trade initiatives.

This bill allocates $8,629,846 from the House of Representatives' accounts for the Committee on Small Business's expenses during the 119th Congress, including staff salaries. It sets spending limits for two sessions: no more than $4,287,634 from January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2026, and no more than $4,342,212 from January 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Payments must be made through vouchers approved by the Chairman and the House Administration Committee, adhering to the Committee's regulations.

The "Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act" seeks to reimburse the State of Texas for the $11.1 billion in expenses incurred for securing the southern border between 2021 and 2025 due to the Federal Government's lack of action. The Governor of Texas must apply for reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security and the Treasury, including a detailed list of expenses. The Secretary of Homeland Security will review the application and determine eligible expenses, and the Treasury Secretary will then pay Texas the reimbursable amount from unallocated funds.

The COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2025 mandates the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration to report to Congress every three months on the number and total value of COVID-19 loans, including details on new, suspected, and resolved fraud cases related to these loans. This reporting will occur every 3 months for 2 years. The bill specifies that no additional funds will be allocated for the implementation of this Act.

The "Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025" makes it mandatory for the Department of Homeland Security to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols, which require certain migrants to remain in a foreign country while awaiting immigration proceedings in the U.S. This is achieved by changing the language in the Immigration and Nationality Act from permissive to mandatory regarding the implementation of these protocols.