Legislative Activity

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.

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.

This Act establishes a new "certificate of crossing" requirement for energy infrastructure projects that cross the U.S. border with Canada or Mexico, streamlining approvals while maintaining environmental review. It significantly eliminates the need for Presidential permits for new cross-border energy facilities, such as pipelines and transmission lines. Furthermore, the bill speeds up the approval process for certain natural gas import/export applications handled by FERC. These changes aim to strengthen North American energy security by modernizing the regulatory framework for cross-border energy connections.

The District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025 revises the standards for when Metropolitan Police Department officers can engage in vehicular pursuits, generally broadening the circumstances under which chases may be initiated. The bill removes several previous limitations on when officers can start or continue a chase, provided certain safety considerations are met. Additionally, it mandates a Department of Justice review of the feasibility and cost of implementing public warning technology, like PursuitAlert, during police chases.

The District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 eliminates the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission entirely. This change grants the President the authority to directly nominate and appoint the Chief Judge and all other D.C. judges without receiving a list of candidates from the former commission. The bill makes corresponding technical updates to the D.C. Home Rule Act and related statutes.

This resolution sets the expedited procedural path for the House to consider a bill making continuing appropriations to fund the government through fiscal year 2026. It also establishes the process for honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk. Finally, the measure adjusts key deadlines within a previously agreed-upon House resolution.

This bill amends District of Columbia law to lower the minimum age at which a minor can be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses from sixteen to fourteen years old. It modifies the jurisdiction of the Family Court, allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to potentially face adult criminal proceedings for specified crimes. These changes only apply to offenses committed on or after the law's effective date.

The DC CRIMES Act of 2025 significantly reforms the treatment of youth offenders by lowering the age eligibility for youth offender status to under 18. It also mandates the creation of a public website managed by the Attorney General to transparently report detailed, monthly juvenile crime statistics. This legislation streamlines facility planning for youth services and requires the sharing of previously protected juvenile records to populate the new data portal.

The Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025 temporarily expands the VA's authority to furnish headstones or burial markers for certain veterans who died after December 7, 1941, provided a marker has not already been placed. Additionally, this Act extends the expiration date for specific limitations on veteran pension payments by three months, from November 2031 to February 2032. The VA must also update its website to reflect these changes in eligibility.

This resolution establishes the rules for the House of Representatives to quickly consider and vote on several distinct bills, primarily concerning criminal justice reforms in the District of Columbia, energy infrastructure permitting, and the reestablishment of the National Coal Council. It streamlines the process by waiving standard procedural objections and limiting debate time for these specific legislative items. The resolution also addresses procedural updates for other unrelated House resolutions and legislation concerning the Federal Reserve and national emergency declarations.

The Territorial Response and Access to Veterans’ Essential Lifecare (TRAVEL) Act of 2025 authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to assign existing physicians as traveling doctors to provide essential healthcare services in U.S. territories and possessions for up to one year. These traveling physicians will receive special relocation or retention bonuses in addition to their regular salary. Furthermore, the bill extends the expiration date for certain limits on veterans' pension payments until December 31, 2032.