Legislative Activity

The DEFENSE Act allows the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to authorize state and local law enforcement to use drone countermeasures at specific protected events. Law enforcement must complete required training and use approved equipment for drone detection, identification, and monitoring. The use of drone countermeasures will be overseen by various federal departments and agencies.

The "No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025" seeks to modify the standing of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in United Nations agencies, ensuring they do not receive any status, rights, or privileges beyond observer status. This bill amends existing legislation to prevent the PLO from obtaining standing beyond observer status in UN organizations. The Act clarifies that these restrictions do not apply to Taiwan.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that allowed California to set its own vehicle emissions standards under the Advanced Clean Cars II Waiver. By disapproving this rule, the bill prevents California from implementing stricter emission standards and effectively maintains federal control over vehicle emission standards.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that allows California to set its own pollution control standards for motor vehicles, engines, and nonroad engines. The bill prevents the implementation of the EPA's rule outlined in the Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 643).

This bill disapproves and nullifies an EPA rule that allows California to set its own stricter pollution control standards for heavy-duty vehicles and engines. The rule covers emission warranties, maintenance, advanced clean truck standards, zero-emission airport shuttles, and powertrain certification. By disapproving the rule, the bill aims to prevent California from implementing these specific environmental regulations.

The "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the presentation of three Congressional Gold Medals to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. These medals will be given to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum for public display. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to fund the medal production.

The "Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act" prohibits federal agencies from contracting with companies that boycott Israel, starting January 1, 2026, for contracts exceeding $100,000. Companies must certify they are not participating in such boycotts, and contracts will include clauses prohibiting these activities. The Act includes enforcement mechanisms for violations, while clarifying that it does not infringe upon First Amendment rights or take a position on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

This bill aims to improve roadside and work zone safety by including occupants and pedestrians of disabled vehicles in highway safety programs and injury data collection. It establishes working groups to analyze crash data, develop safety strategies, and improve data sharing between agencies. Additionally, the bill requires annual reports on the use of work zone safety contingency funds to enhance their effectiveness.

The "Fight Fentanyl Act" amends the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998, requiring High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) to report on fentanyl trafficking investigations and any limitations in meeting their goals, while allocating \$333,000,000 annually from 2025-2030 for HIDTAs. It also increases funding for the Counterdrug Technology Assessment Center (CTAC) to assist law enforcement with fentanyl interdiction. The Act mandates the Attorney General to prioritize fentanyl trafficking investigations and prosecutions by providing sufficient resources, including temporary reassignment of assistant U.S. attorneys.

The Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2025 enhances the existing historic tax credit by allowing the full credit in the year the building is placed in service, increasing the credit for small projects, and expanding the types of buildings eligible for rehabilitation. It also eliminates the basis adjustment for the rehabilitation credit and modifies rules regarding tax-exempt use property. Certain small projects may qualify for an increased credit rate of 30% and the ability to transfer the credit. These changes aim to incentivize the rehabilitation of historic buildings, particularly benefiting smaller projects and rural areas.

This bill supports the designation of "National Home Visiting Week" to recognize the importance of home visiting programs. These programs support parents, promote healthy child development, and strengthen families by providing services in all 50 states, D.C., territories and Indigenous communities. The bill acknowledges the significant impact of home visits on families and children nationwide.

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 "Combating Organized Retail Crime Act" aims to combat the rise in organized retail theft and related crimes by amending Title 18 of the U.S. Code to include provisions that target the theft, fraud, and illegal redistribution of goods. It also establishes an "Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center" to coordinate federal, state, and local law enforcement efforts, share information, and track trends related to organized retail crime. The center will work to support training and technical assistance to combat organized retail crime and organized supply chain crime. Finally, the Act requires the evaluation of existing federal programs to identify ways to expand support for state, local, and tribal law enforcement.

This bill nullifies the Department of Energy's rule regarding energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. By disapproving the rule, the bill prevents the new energy conservation standards from taking effect.

This bill reauthorizes the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994, updating the definition of "State" to include Guam and increasing the authorized appropriations for the program through 2031. The funding increases aim to bolster conservation education and design initiatives related to waterfowl and their habitats.

The "Say No to Indoctrination Act" prohibits the teaching or promotion of gender ideology, as defined in Executive Order 14168, within educational programs covered by Section 8526 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and countering its support for terrorism by imposing sanctions on those involved in Iran's energy sector and those who provide financial support for its destabilizing activities. It mandates sanctions on foreign entities involved in processing, exporting, or selling Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemicals, while also establishing an interagency working group to coordinate and enforce these sanctions. The Act also amends existing legislation to require the identification of individuals involved in sanctionable activities or sanctions evasion related to Iranian oil and gas sales.

The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 aims to increase affordable housing options by updating state housing credit formulas, refining tenant eligibility rules, and improving credit eligibility and determination. This includes adjusting income verification processes, modifying student occupancy rules, and protecting domestic abuse victims. The bill also focuses on Native American and rural assistance by addressing housing needs in Indian areas and streamlining income eligibility for rural projects. Additionally, it revises rules for exempt facility bonds and renames the "low-income housing tax credit" to the "affordable housing tax credit" while encouraging data sharing and discouraging discriminatory land use policies.

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 "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act" prohibits Federal Reserve Banks from offering financial products or services directly to individuals, maintaining accounts for individuals, or issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly. It also blocks the Federal Reserve from testing, creating, or implementing a CBDC, or using it to implement monetary policy, without explicit congressional authorization. The bill clarifies that these restrictions do not apply to digital versions of the dollar that are open, permissionless, and private, like physical currency.