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Rep. Jimmy Gomez Introduces Bill to Block Any U.S. Effort to Invade, Annex or Purchase Greenland

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Introduces Bill to Block Any U.S. Effort to Invade, Annex or Purchase Greenland

Legislation would cut off federal funding for any military, financial, or political attempt to seize control of a NATO ally

Washington, January 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced the Greenland Sovereignty Protection Act, legislation that would prohibit federal funds from facilitating the invasion, annexation, or any other form of acquisition of Greenland by the United States. 

The bill comes amid President Donald Trump suggesting the United States could seek to assert control over Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark and a home to more than 50,000 people.  

“Greenland is not for sale, not for conquest, and not a bargaining chip,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez. “Threatening to seize territory from an ally undermines basic international law and destabilizes one of the United States and the world’s most important alliances in NATO. This bill draws a clear line: Congress will not fund Donald Trump’s imperial fantasies.”  

The Greenland Sovereignty Protection Act would: 

  • Ban federal funding for any activity that supports or facilitates the invasion, annexation, purchase, or acquisition of Greenland by the United States.

  • Prohibit increases in U.S. military presence or financial investment in Greenland above current levels, absent explicit congressional authorization.

  • Block any type of U.S.-funded influence or information campaigns intended to sway the political self-determination of the Greenlandic people.

  • Require any waiver of these prohibitions to be enacted through explicit future legislation that directly references the Act.

The United States already maintains defense cooperation with Greenland and Denmark through longstanding agreements and NATO. The legislation does not intend to alter those commitments but prevents any unilateral effort to seize or acquire Greenland outside existing international frameworks.

Full bill text here

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House Passes Dingell’s Bipartisan Crime Victims Fund Legislation

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan)

Today, the United States House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act. Led by Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Ann Wagner (R-MO), the legislation redirects unobligated funds collected through the False Claims Act to the Crime Victims Fund through Fiscal Year 2029, stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund that serves 7 million victims in the United States each year.

“Victim services organizations depend on the Crime Victims Fund to provide critical support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, child abuse, stalking, and other crimes,” Congresswoman Dingell said. “This legislation will prevent the devastating impact of depleting deposits into the fund, enabling victim services organizations to continue helping those who depend on them to heal and move forward.  Congress must ensure that the CVF receives robust, stable funding that equips victim services with adequate staffing and capacity. I’m proud to see this significant legislation pass the House and move one step closer to becoming law and shoring up the CVF for years to come.”

“Representing Missouri’s 2nd District in Congress is not a job, it is a calling. And there is no higher calling than helping the most vulnerable in our society. Domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and child advocacy centers are on the front lines serving the most vulnerable: battered spouses, rape survivors, and children who have suffered unspeakable sexual abuse. These organizations are in desperate need of our help. My Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act will provide a new infusion of federal resources to these victim assistance programs, all at no cost to the taxpayer,” Congresswoman Wagner said. “Over the past two years, I have worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, with law enforcement, with prosecutors, and with victim advocacy groups to craft this legislation and build an overwhelming coalition of support. With 327 bipartisan cosponsors, this is the most widely supported piece of legislation to receive a vote this Congress, but the work is not done yet. This is a major step forward for the 7 million victims in our country who rely on the Crime Victims Fund, and I will continue to fight to see this bill become law.”

Background

  • In the United States, over 6,000 victim support organizations and over 7 million victims of crime are supported annually by the Crime Victims Fund (CVF).
  • The Crime Victims Fund is non-taxpayer funded. Instead, it is financed through the fines, settlements, and penalties from federal criminal prosecutions.
  • The CVF has seen a drastic decline in recent years. According to DOJ, the CVF balance dropped by 82.94% from $13.08 billion in FY2017 to $2.23 billion by the end of FY2024. As a result of this shortfall, Congress dropped the statutory obligation cap from $1.9 billion in FY2023 to $1.35 billion in FY2024. This $550 million cut in obligations resulted in each state seeing a 40% decrease in funding for victim assistance programs. 
  • The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act redirects unobligated penalties from federal civil lawsuits litigated under the False Claims Act to the CVF through FY2029.
  • Estimates show that the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization could direct approximately $1 billion in funding, at no cost to the taxpayer,  to support victims of crime.
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As FTC Reconsiders Click to Cancel Rule, Reps. Takano, Amodei, and Magaziner Reintroduce Unsubscribe Act to Rein in Misleading Subscription Plans

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif)

January 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.?— While a federal court struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) original “click-to-cancel” rule on a technicality, the agency has quietly been collecting input from the public to restore this commonsense consumer protection rule. In tandem, Representatives Mark Takano (CA-39), Mark Amodei (NV-02), and Seth Magaziner (RI-02) today reintroduced thebipartisan Unsubscribe Act to protect consumers from being tricked into paying monthly membership fees without their explicit consent.

The Unsubscribe Act would strengthen consumer protection by:

1. Requiring a simple way to cancel subscriptions that is as easy as signing up;

2. Requiring affirmative consent before charging customers after a free or reduced-cost trial;

3. Require sellers to periodically notify customers of contract changes, charges, and how to cancel a subscription;

4. Prohibiting companies from automatically signing consumers on to a contract.

“During a time when everything is more expensive, corporations are cashing in subscription models that rely on a consumer forgetting to cancel a free trial,” said Rep. Takano. “Corporations haven’t put into place commonsense reforms like ending a subscription just as easily as signing up for one, so I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to put more money back in Americans’ pockets.”

“Subscription traps have become an accepted inconvenience for American consumers,” said Rep. Amodei. “Too many companies rely on deceptive business models that force people to jump through hoops just to cancel. We all live busy lives, and remembering to cancel after a free trial shouldn’t be another item on the to-do list. The Unsubscribe Act protects consumers by requiring companies to be transparent and notify customers, rather than quietly charging them, before an automatic payment goes through.”

“Too many working Rhode Islanders and Americans across the country have been tricked into paying monthly subscriptions they didn’t knowingly agree to, and that companies make nearly impossible to cancel,” said Rep. Magaziner. “The Unsubscribe Act puts an end to these shady corporate tactics and puts power back in the hands of consumers who work hard for their money.”

Companion, bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and John Kenedy (R-LA).

The Unsubscribe Act has been endorsed by: Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Action, Truth in Advertising, National Consumer League, Public Citizen

Full text of the Unsubscribe Act can be found here.

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Moolenaar Supports Congressional Stock Trading Ban

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Moolenaar (4th District of Michigan)

Headline: Moolenaar Supports Congressional Stock Trading Ban

Today, Congressman John Moolenaar cosponsored the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation was introduced today and would prohibit Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing stocks. 

“Members of Congress are entrusted by the American people to represent them faithfully in Washington D.C. and should not use their position to enrich themselves off of insider information. It would be a betrayal of the public to do so otherwise,” said Moolenaar. “This is commonsense legislation and I urge its immediate passage.” 

Specifically, the bill would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing financial securities in publicly traded companies while in office. It would also require public disclosure of a stock sale at least seven days in advance of the sale, and impose fines on violators. 

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Steil Introduces Legislation to Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Bryan Steil (Wisconsin-1)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, introduced the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation prohibits Members of Congress, spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks. The Stop Insider Trading Act also requires public notice 7 days before a lawmaker, spouse, or dependent child may sell a stock.

“The American people deserve to know their Member of Congress is not profiting off insider information. The Stop Insider Trading Act ensures that cannot happen,” said Steil. “This legislation is critical to restoring the public’s trust in their elected officials. If you want to trade stocks, go to Wall Street, not Capitol Hill.”

The Stop Insider Trading Act will:

Ban Members, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing a security issued by a publicly traded company.

Require Members of Congress to file a public notice at least seven days, but no more than 14 days, in advance for each intended sale with the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Require the House Ethics Committee to issue a fee equal to $2,000 or 10% of the value of the covered investment for violations of the law – whichever is greater and the net gain realized from the sale.

The Wall Street Journal first broke the story, read more here.

Catch Chairman Steil’s interview on the Stop Insider Trading Act on Mornings with Maria here.

Read the full bill here. 

 

 

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House Overwhelmingly Passes Wagner’s Crime Victims Fund Legislation

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02)

The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act provides critical resources to domestic violence shelters and child advocacy centers

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after the House passed their Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act. This bill, with 327 bipartisan cosponsors, redirects unobligated funds collected through the False Claims Act to the Crime Victims Fund through Fiscal Year 2029, stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund that serves 7 million victims in the United States each year.

“Representing Missouri’s 2nd District in Congress is not a job, it is a calling. And there is no higher calling than helping the most vulnerable in our society. Domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and child advocacy centers are on the front lines serving the most vulnerable: battered spouses, rape survivors, and children who have suffered unspeakable sexual abuse. These organizations are in desperate need of our help. My Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act will provide a new infusion of federal resources to these victim assistance programs, all at no cost to the taxpayer,” Congresswoman Wagner said.  “Over the past two years, I have worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, with law enforcement, with prosecutors, and with victim advocacy groups to craft this legislation and build an overwhelming coalition of support. With 327 bipartisan cosponsors, this is the most widely supported piece of legislation to receive a vote this Congress, but the work is not done yet. This is a major step forward for the 7 million victims in our country who rely on the Crime Victims Fund, and I will continue to fight to see this bill become law.”

“Victim services organizations depend on the Crime Victims Fund to provide critical support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, child abuse, stalking, and other crimes,” Congresswoman Dingell said. “This legislation will prevent the devastating impact of depleting deposits into the fund, enabling victim services organizations to continue helping those who depend on them to heal and move forward.  Congress must ensure that the CVF receives robust, stable funding that equips victim services with adequate staffing and capacity. I’m proud to see this significant legislation pass the House and move one step closer to becoming law and shoring up the CVF for years to come.”

Background:

  1. In the United States, over 6,000 victim support organizations and over 7 million victims of crime are supported annually by the Crime Victims Fund (CVF).
  2. The Crime Victims Fund is non-taxpayer funded. Instead, it is financed through the fines, settlements, and penalties from federal criminal prosecutions.
  3. From 2017 to 2023, the balance of the CVF dropped by over 92%, resulting in a $10 million reduction in resources for Missouri in 2024—a 40% cut to its federal funding for victim services.
  4. The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act redirects unobligated penalties from federal civil lawsuits litigated under the False Claims Act to the CVF through FY2029.
  5. Estimates show that the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization could direct approximately $1 billion in funding, at no cost to the taxpayer, to support victims of crime.
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Rep. Norcross Votes to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsides, Save Americans Healthcare Benefits

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Donald Norcross (1st District of New Jersey)

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits and deliver affordable healthcare access to millions of Americans, including 24,000 individuals in New Jersey’s First Congressional District.  

“On January 1, the Affordable Care Act tax credits expired after billionaire Donald Trump and congressional Republicans failed to take action and vote on a bill to extend these subsidies. Seniors, veterans, and working families across the nation are already struggling with rising costs, and the last thing we all need is higher healthcare premiums,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “Trump will never have to choose between paying for his prescriptions or paying rent, but families across this country do every day. Congress must extend these tax credits and help Americans access the lifesaving care they need and deserve.” 

Due to Congressional Republicans failure to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsides, and the passage of the Big Ugly Law, an estimated 15 million Americans lost their health insurance on January 1st. At the end of last year, four House Republicans joined every single House Democrat in signing onto a discharge petition to force a vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsides. 

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Carter joins effort to prevent insider trading in Congress

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01)

Headline: Carter joins effort to prevent insider trading in Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today joined Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil’s (R-WI) Stop Insider Trading Act as an original cosponsor. 

This legislation prohibits Members of Congress, spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks. The Stop Insider Trading Act also requires public notice 7 days before a lawmaker, spouse, or dependent child may sell a stock. 

“Members of Congress should serve the public, not themselves. Insider trading is already illegal, yet too many loopholes exist that allow politicians like Nancy Pelosi to get rich by exploiting public trust. This bill will prevent bad actors from abusing their positions for financial gain and ensure those who are elected to Congress do so with the intention to serve, not profit,” said Rep. Carter.  

“The American people deserve to know their Member of Congress is not profiting off insider information. The Stop Insider Trading Act ensures that cannot happen,” said Chairman Steil. “This legislation is critical to restoring the public’s trust in their elected officials. If you want to trade stocks, go to Wall Street, not Capitol Hill.”

The Stop Insider Trading Act would:

  • Ban Members, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing a security issued by a publicly traded company.
  • Require Members of Congress to file a public notice at least 7 days, but no more than 14 days, in advance for each intended sale with the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
  • Require the House Ethics Committee to issue a fee equal to $2,000 or 10% of the value of the covered investment, whichever is greater, and the net gain realized from the sale.
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CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF HAITI ECONOMIC LIFT PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI)

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland

January 12, 2026                                                   202-808-6129

PRESS RELEASE

CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF HAITI ECONOMIC LIFT PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6504, the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act, reauthorizing the HOPE/HELP trade preference program for three additional years through December 31, 2028:

“Today’s passage of the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act is a significant victory for Haiti and for strategic U.S. engagement in the Caribbean. The bipartisan support for reauthorizing HOPE/HELP demonstrates that when it comes to supporting our neighbors and advancing our shared interests, Democrats and Republicans can work together.

“I am proud to have championed this legislation to support our Caribbean neighbors and foster economic development in the region. I want to thank Ranking Member Neal, Chairman Smith, Dr. Murphy, and my longtime friend, Haiti’s Ambassador to the United States, Lionel Delatour, for their leadership in keeping the light of Haiti HOPE alive in the House of Representatives. The work of countless civil society groups supporting Haiti’s stabilization and any American manufacturers pushed for the renewal of this legislation.

“HOPE/HELP is a trade preference program with strong bipartisan support, that secures jobs for our allies. Haitian apparel utilizes U.S. cotton and plays an essential role in shifting supply chains out of China and into the Western Hemisphere.

“I continue to emphasize the importance of U.S. trade engagement in the Caribbean region. This legislation advances stronger bilateral economic ties, provides greater certainty for investors, and delivers the economic security Haiti needs to rebuild and emerge more prosperous and resilient.

“The legislation will now be considered by the U.S. Senate, and if passed, will move to the President’s desk for signature. We know Haiti’s workers and families are counting on us to ensure this vital program continues without interruption.”

Background: Haiti faces overlapping humanitarian, political, and economic crises requiring immediate action. More than 60% of the people of Haiti are living below the poverty line, with over 25% in extreme poverty. The 37% youth unemployment rate, combined with declining female literacy and lower school enrollment rates, as well as the crime and gang violence, makes finding skilled work increasingly difficult.

The apparel sector is of incredible importance to Haiti’s economy and is the foundation for the country’s economic development. Given the cascading job losses and extreme security crisis that have displaced over 1.4 million Haitians and left half the country’s population experiencing life-threatening hunger, Haiti cannot afford to wait any longer for reauthorization of this vital program.

The HOPE/HELP reauthorization extends the period during which imports of certain Haitian-manufactured textile and apparel, and other goods produced in Haiti are eligible for duty-free treatment, providing the long-term certainty that Haitian producers and workers need to build stronger, more resilient futures. The legislation also restores eligibility for certain textiles that became ineligible due to changes in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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Bacon Announces Nebraska Priorities Included in Bipartisan FY26 Minibus Appropriations Package

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska)

Bacon Announces Nebraska Priorities Included in Bipartisan FY26 Minibus Appropriations Package

Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that more than $6 million worth of several key Nebraska projects and funding priorities were included in the bipartisan Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (CJS-E&W-Interior minibus).

Rep. Bacon joined in the overwhelming 397-28 House vote to pass the minibus on January 8th and several of Rep. Bacon’s key priorities were included in the legislation. Such priorities include funding requests to strengthen local medical research, improve public safety, prevent violence and human trafficking, and infrastructure development.

“I am pleased to announce that this bipartisan minibus includes more than $6 million for priorities across the district. From medical research at UNMC and violence prevention efforts in Omaha to public safety upgrades in Douglas and Saunders Counties and infrastructure that supports growth in Sarpy County, these are practical investments that respond to real local needs and strengthen our communities,” said Rep. Bacon. “I thank Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole and CJS Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers for their leadership and bipartisan cooperation in advancing this minibus and ensuring these important Nebraska projects were included.”

Nebraska Projects included in the FY26 CJS-E&W-Interior Minibus:

Title: Flow Cytometry Instrumentation for Targeted Treatment of Disease

Recipient: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Amount: $514,106 (Requested: $1,500,000)

Description: Funds will purchase a spectral cell analyzer and sorter for flow cytometry for targeted treatment of disease. Existing flow cytometry instrumentation at UNMC are heavily used and nearing the end of its life, but existing instruments no longer meet the needs of researchers. More than $148 million of UNMC research expenditures in the past two fiscal years were attributed to faculty who use this instrumentation in their research. 

Member Certification Form

Title: Integrated Public Safety Enhancement Project

Recipient: Saunders County

Amount: $359,760 (Requested: $359,760)

Description: Purchase of new security systems for the Saunders County Courthouse and Correctional Center. Upgrading to digital security systems in both facilities is essential for public safety and the effective functioning of the justice system.

Member Certification Form

Title: Encompass Omaha: A Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program

Recipient: City of Omaha, Nebraska 

Amount: $526,983 (Requested: $533,000)

Description: Encompass Omaha (Engaging Networks within the Community of Omaha to Maintain and Promote A Safe Society) is Nebraska’s only hospital based violence intervention program (HVIP), established in 2020 as the result of close partnerships between Nebraska Medicine (NM), University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), and community-based organizations. Encompass Omaha is a multi-disciplinary program that combines the efforts of medical staff with trusted community-based partners to provide safety planning, services, and trauma-informed care to violently injured people. The intent of the program is to reduce violence, including violent reinjury, risk of community violence, and costs incurred by the public from violence. The program will begin at Nebraska Medicine bedside upon hospital admission during the “teachable moment” of violent injury. Culturally competent, individualized support services, behavioral health, and case management led by peer specialists will reduce violence and violent reinjury through improved continuity of care and linkage of services. Victims will be connected to violence risk reduction resources in the community through collaborative efforts with the city and community-based organizations that offer these services and receive long-term intensive case management to reduce risk factors and offset other determinants of violence.  The UNO, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is an engaged partner with Encompass Omaha and well-suited to assist in the ongoing development of intervention strategies, assist with qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the program, facilitate strengthening of interpersonal communication with the community, criminal justice entities, and community-based organizations, and promulgate program outcomes through lectures and publications.

Member Certification Form

Title: Child Trafficking Prevention Project

Recipient: University of Nebraska – Omaha

Amount: $2,000,000 (Requested: $2,000,000)

Description: The Missing and Anti-Trafficking Youth Services (MATYS) Program at Project Harmony addresses the unique needs of Nebraska children who have experienced or are at-risk for exploitation. Funding this project will provide an assessment of the MATYS Program’s design and impacts for intended outcomes through three phases. This project aims to directly inform factors that matter most when trying to prevent child trafficking and determine which interventions can have a positive impact on reducing or preventing trafficking risk among children.

Member Certification Form

Title: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Technology Systems Upgrade

Recipient: Douglas County Sheriff

Amount: $639,000 (Requested: $638,600)

Description: Will utilize funds to purchase equipment to enhance cyber security of EMS and law enforcement communications and data.

Member Certification Form

Title: Sarpy County for Sewer Extension Project

Recipient: Sarpy County and Cities Wastewater Agency (SCCWWA)

Amount: $2,000,000 (Requested: $5,000,000)

Description: The funding would be used for easement acquisition for Phase 1B and 2 of the project. In order to accommodate the current and future growth Sarpy County faces, additional sewer infrastructure is needed to service southwestern Sarpy County, the City of Papillion, the City of Springfield, and the City of Gretna areas. Expansion of the current Phase 1A sewer line that was complete in December 2024 is needed to maximize on demand.

Member Certification Form

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