Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska)
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)
Washington, January 13, 2026
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
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.”
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif)
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.
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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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.
Catch Chairman Steil’s interview on the Stop Insider Trading Act on Mornings with Maria here.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02)
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.”
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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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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:
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.