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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Garamendi – Representing California’s 3rd Congressional District

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07) introduced a House resolution reaffirming a foundational principle of the U.S. Constitution: that no one—not even the President—is above the law. The resolution also reasserts Congress’s constitutional authority to declare war, control federal spending, and conduct oversight.

This resolution comes six months into President Donald Trump’s second term, which has been marked by escalating systematic erosion of constitutional norms and executive overreach by his administration.

The resolution is endorsed by more than a dozen public interest and legal advocacy organizations, including the Project on Government Oversight, Campaign Legal Center, and the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund. These organizations stand united in reasserting the essential roles of the legislative and judicial branches, that that every person deserves due process and equal protection under the law, and in declaring unequivocally that no individual – especially the President—is above the law.

“It’s been over six months since President Trump began his second term, and he has repeatedly shown contempt for the Constitution, the courts, and the democratic institutions that safeguard our republic,” said Congressman Garamendi. “This resolution affirms what should be nonpartisan truths: that the separation of powers matters, that Congress controls the public purse, and that the rule of law applies to everyone—especially the President of the United States. In the face of escalating threats to our constitutional order, Congress must not remain silent. This resolution is a declaration of principle and a call to action.”

“Every member of Congress takes an oath of office to support and defend the Constitution of the United States,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “As Americans become increasingly alarmed by the Trump administration’s abuse of power, executive overreach, and open defiance of the rule of law, it is important that members of Congress are reminded of their duty to support and defend the Constitution.  That is why I am joining Congressman Garamendi in introducing this legislation to reaffirm our commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law. Support for our Constitution is not a partisan or controversial issue, and it is something that every member of Congress should support, regardless of party.”

The resolution highlights numerous constitutional principles that have been undermined by the Trump Administration including the withholding of Congressionally appropriated funding, attacks on judicial independence, and the politicization of the civil service. It also draws on the warnings of the Founders, including James Madison, George Washington, and John Adams, about the dangers of unchecked executive power.

The resolution:

• Reaffirms Congress’s constitutional authority over federal spending, war powers, and oversight.
• Condemns the Trump Administration’s repeated violations of court orders and its attacks on judicial independence.
• Asserts that public funds cannot be withheld or redirected without explicit authorization from Congress.
• Urges all public officials to reject actions that undermine democratic institutions or disrupt the balance of power.
• Defends a professional, nonpartisan civil service—protected from political purges—as vital to ensuring the federal government works for the people, not for the President’s personal or political gain.

Original cosponsors include Representative Fletcher (TX-07, co-lead), Representative Carter (LA-07), Representative Costa (CA-21) Representative Doggett (TX-37), Representative Green (TX-09), Representative Jackson (IL-01), Representative McIver (NJ-10), Representative Moulton (MA-06), Representative Mullin (CA-15), Delegate Holmes Norton (D.C.), Representative Salinas (OR-06), Representative Schrier (WA-08), Representative Soto (FL-09), Representative Thanedar (MI-13), and Representative Veasey (TX-33).

Endorsing Organizations: American Governance Institute, American Humanist Association, Campaign Legal Center, Center for Reproductive Rights, Common Cause, Democracy Defenders Action, Equality California, Freedom From Religion Foundation Action Fund, People for the American Way, National Association of Social Workers, National Women’s Law Center Action Fund, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, Project on Government Oversight, and the Secure Elections Network.

You can read the full resolution here and below.

Resolution, Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same.

Whereas the United States of America is a constitutional republic, and the Constitution has served as the supreme law of the land since its adoption in 1789;  

Whereas the Constitution of the United States created three branches of government, the Legislative, the Executive, and Judicial branch, granting distinct powers to each to avoid consolidation of power in any one branch;

Whereas Congress, as the first branch of government, has the constitutional duty to declare war, regulate commerce, raise revenue, appropriate funds, and conduct investigations and inquiries into the administration of law;

Whereas Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 of the U.S. Constitution explicitly states that “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law”;

Whereas James Madison, in Federalist No. 58, declared that “this power over the purse may, in fact, be regarded as the most complete and effectual weapon with which any constitution can arm the immediate representatives of the people”;

Whereas the President is not above the law;

Whereas, the President has a duty to refrain from using the vast powers of the Executive branch, including the Department of Justice, to arbitrarily prosecute or intimidate personal or political opponents;

Whereas a professional, nonpartisan civil service protected from political purges and undue influence helps ensure that the federal government functions for the people, not the personal or political interests the President;

Whereas governments that undermine the rule of law experience democratic backsliding, capital flight, and other forms of economic and civil instability;

Whereas article III of the Constitution of the United States vests the “judicial Power of the United States . . . in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish”;

Whereas the Judiciary plays an essential role in ensuring that the Executive faithfully executes the laws and does not exceed its constitutional authority;

Whereas orders issued by Federal judges are binding, and the Constitution of the United States and established precedent require the executive branch to comply with all Federal court rulings;  

Whereas, as recently affirmed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, “for more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision”;

Whereas, as is inscribed on the Department of Justice headquarters, “No free government can survive that is not based on the supremacy of the law. Where law ends, tyranny begins”;

Whereas John Adams, in his Thoughts on Government, declared that “the very definition of a republic is ‘an empire of laws, and not of men’”;

Whereas George Washington, in his Farewell Address, cautioned that “cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government”;

Whereas James Madison, in Federalist No. 47, warned that “the accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands… may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny”;

Whereas Thomas Jefferson said “An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one which should not only be founded on free principles, but in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among several bodies of magistracy, as that no one could transcend their legal limits, without being effectually checked and restrained by the others.”

Whereas, in the words of James Madison “ambition must be made to counteract ambition” between the three branches of government; and

Whereas the presidency is a position of service, and Presidents swear an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States: Now, therefore, be it  

Resolved, that the House of Representatives of the United States of America:

1. reaffirms the principles of the United States Constitution, including the separation of powers, checks and balances, the independence of the judiciary, and the power of Congress to control spending, declare war, and conduct oversight;
2. reaffirms the protections for individual rights enshrined in the Constitution including due process of law;
3. condemns any efforts by public officials to undermine congressional authority, violate or ignore court orders or otherwise undermine the judiciary, the independence of executive agencies or the impartial application of the rule of law, or consolidate power in any single branch of government;
4. declares that appropriations made by Congress are law, not mere recommendations, and condemns any attempt to withhold, misdirect, or spend funds without congressional approval;
5. urges all public officials, regardless of party, to reject any actions that seek to subvert congressional or judicial authority or otherwise threaten the constitutional order.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Garamendi – Representing California’s 3rd Congressional District

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) released the following statement in response to Speaker Mike Johnson shutting down the House of Representatives to block a vote on releasing the Epstein files—risking a government shutdown in September:

“House Republicans and Trump are so scared of releasing the Epstein Files that they are shutting down the House of Representatives for more than a month all to avoid a vote that would make this information public,” said Congressman Garamendi.  

“Donald Trump campaigned on conspiracy theories and promised to release these files to the public. Now that the Republican Party has caught the car, they are choosing to protect the elite and their own self-interests above the wishes of their voters.  

“This move is not only desperate and self-serving, but also deeply irresponsible. Six months into the year, House Republicans have failed to pass a single appropriations bill to fund essential government services.

“Mark this date: September 30th. That’s when the U.S. government runs out of money. Instead of doing their jobs and drafting a budget, Republicans chose to waste time and cover up for Donald Trump and his elite friends.

“If they don’t get their act together, air traffic controllers, TSA agents, and law enforcement officers will be forced to work without pay. It means national parks and museums will close. Social Security assistance, passport processing, and other government services we rely on will be closed. And of course it will cost taxpayers billions of dollars.

“Speaker Johnson could have simply released the Epstein files and kept his promise of a transparent government. Instead, he chose to protect Trump and powerful elites rather than serve the American people and sadly this manufactured crisis will likely have real-work impacts for the people we serve.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Rep Ro Khanna (CA-17)

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Committee on Oversight and Accountability Ranking Member​​ Robert Garcia (CA-42) sent a letter to lawyers of the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein requesting a complete copy of the “birthday book,” compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 in celebration of Mr. Epstein’s 50th birthday, no later than August 10, 2025 while prioritizing the privacy of the victims.  

“The question is simple. Do you stand with America’s children and survivors of abuse or with the wealthy and powerful who are being protected? I am leading the push for the release of the Epstein files because the public deserves to know the truth and the survivors and their families deserve justice. Congress went home instead of voting for my bipartisan bill to release the files. Our letter today calls for a release of the ‘birthday book,’ which is also relevant to the case. We will continue pushing for the truth,” said Representative Khanna. 

“Today, we are asking the Epstein Estate to immediately turn over a copy of the so-called ‘birthday book.’ The American people deserve the truth about who was a part of Epstein’s closest circle of friends.  Most importantly, the American people deserve to know who was involved in Epstein’s trafficking network and if they are in positions of power in our government. Committee Democrats are continuing the push for the truth, and we will not relent,” said Ranking Member Garcia.

Full text of the letter below: 

Dear Mr. Ruzumna, Mr. Weiner, and Mr. Moskowitz:

“Recent public reporting indicates that the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein is in possession of a document commonly referred to as “the birthday book,” compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 in celebration of Mr. Epstein’s 50th birthday, with clear relevance to this case. To assist in bringing transparency and accountability, we request that you provide a complete, unredacted copy of the 2003 “birthday book” no later than August 10, 2025, which may provide information essential to further our constitutionally obligated congressional oversight efforts.

As President Trump continues desperate attempts to quell public interest in the release of files related to his long-time friend, convicted sex offender, and child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, we write with deep concern regarding potential public corruption, abuse of power, and failures in the federal law enforcement response to the Epstein case.  Recent public reporting indicates that the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein is in possession of a document commonly referred to as “the birthday book,” compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 in celebration of Mr. Epstein’s 50th birthday, with clear relevance to this case. To assist in bringing transparency and accountability, we request that you provide a complete, unredacted copy of the 2003 “birthday book” no later than August 10, 2025, which may provide information essential to further our constitutionally obligated congressional oversight efforts.

Public reporting indicates that President Trump submitted a poem and drawing for the “birthday book” and that it contains messages and illustrations from wealthy and powerful friends and associates of Jeffrey Epstein.   The book is relevant for ongoing congressional oversight of the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein investigation and prosecution, as well as the Trump Administration’s decision to declassify and release only a handful of documents from the Epstein files while withholding others from the public. In addition, the Committee has issued a subpoena to depose Ms. Maxwell, the book’s alleged creator, and should be permitted to review its contents.   Information gathered from this document may also inform the development of legislative reforms addressing sex trafficking networks, financial regulation, or other critical matters of public policy.

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is the principal oversight committee of the U.S. House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.  If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Committee Democratic staff at (202) 225-5051.  Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.  

Sincerely,

Ro Khanna
Member of Congress

Robert Garcia

Ranking Member House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Rep Ro Khanna (CA-17)

Washington, DC –  This week, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the State-Based Universal Health Care Act. Understanding the growing need in America for quality healthcare and the unique ability of American states to lead the push toward universal healthcare, Rep. Khanna and Senator Markey’s bill provides states with federal funding streams and regulatory flexibility to support affordable, universal health care plans.

Nearly 70% of Americans support a public health insurance option. Washington, Nevada, Colorado, and Minnesota have each passed a version of a public health insurance option. The State-Based Universal Health Care Act creates a waiver granting states the ability to curate and provide state-specific health care plans for residents via access to federal funding streams and flexible regulations. To apply for the waiver, participating states or groups of states must propose plans to provide health care coverage for 95 percent of their residents within five years. 

The State-Based Universal Health Care Act also requires benefits provided under state plans be equal to or greater than what federal beneficiaries receive now. An independent panel of health care experts and officials would evaluate whether a state’s proposal meets the requirements and would then provide a public recommendation of waiver application approval or rejection to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

“State-based universal health care will help fix a broken system that has left far too many Americans subject to the crushing weight of medical debt. By providing coverage to millions of Americans, we can build a stronger path toward Medicare for All and protect health care as a human right. I’m honored to join my colleague Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass) in introducing this legislation that will deliver quality, affordable care to ordinary Americans,” said Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17). 

“With the passage of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, Republicans chose to put corporate wealth over the public’s health. We must fight for a system that cannot be raided by billionaires, that doesn’t charge too much for too little, leave people in debt, burn out health providers, and deny the high quality, unlimited care that people deserve. The State-Based Universal Health Care Act would allow states to pave the way toward a system that is not driven by profit, but by people’s health. It’s time we create a system that protects access to high quality, affordable care and moves us closer to the reality of Medicare for All,” said Senator Ed Markey (D-MA). 

“It is criminal that in the richest country on Earth, Americans die and suffer because they can’t get the health care they need, while private insurance companies rake in billions of dollars. As we continue to build toward Medicare for All at the federal level, the State-Based Universal Health Care Act is a critical step to provide millions more Americans with high quality and affordable care. Thank you to Representative Khanna and Senator Markey for leading this important legislation,” said Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07). 

“Our job as leaders is to be ready with a new way forward, when the healthcare system collapses in the next few years here. I believe that way is through a universal health care system with a single public payer, be it at the state level or the federal level. We must ensure the freedom for Americans to choose to change jobs without worrying about losing their coverage. The freedom to start a new business! Isn’t that the American way? With Medicare for All, we’ll be able to get more care for less cost and it’ll be easier for the patients, and that’s who we really should be thinking of nonstop,” State Representative Carrie A. Rheingans (Ann Arbor, MI, House District 47).

“I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in D.C. who have introduced a brilliant bill to enable states to establish universal healthcare systems with support from the federal government. I assure my fellow New Yorkers that we could establish a single payer system through the NY Health Act without a federal waiver, but the State-Based Universal Health Care Act would make that process far more seamless and ultimately, make healthcare more accessible and affordable and fix our broken healthcare system,” said New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera.

“To keep our country moving forward we must reimagine the future of health care access. Having one payment system that covers all people just makes sense. It would be more cost effective, cover more people, save businesses and families money and help our providers deliver care by not being tied up with administrative burdens. The SBUHC Act will open up more opportunities for states to start down this road and I’m excited about the future of fixing our broken healthcare payment system with a One Payer system,” said State Representative Karen McCormick (Longmont, CO, House District 11).

“Health insurance monopolies have created a stupidly complex health care system to guarantee exorbitant profits for Wall Street at the expense of the hard-working people who call the USA home.  To meet their shareholders’ profit expectations, those monopolies kick more and more doctors and hospitals out of their networks every year, jack up our premiums and make us all pay money out of our own pockets before they’ll pay a dime – money many families just don’t have – and in many cases, they refuse to pay even a dime for treatments and medications we need. States should be allowed to build a better system for the USA — one that is Universal, Simple and Affordable. This bill would let them do that,” said Wendell Potter, President of the Center for Health and Democracy. 

“Representative Khanna’s and Senator Markey’s reintroduction of the State-Based Universal Health Care Act (SBUHCA) of 2025 provides a golden opportunity for Congress to promote innovative state efforts to establish world-class healthcare programs. Efficient-and-effective, patient-centered, practitioner-friendly, state-based healthcare systems to improve lives, save dollars, and model solutions for other states and the nation. Through the provisioning of waivers for federal healthcare dollars and legal protections for qualifying states, SBUHCA represents the highest tradition in American economic, social, and political reform: state innovation and experimentation as the birthplace of best ideas and practices for the United States,” said Chuck Pennacchio, President of One Payer States.

“The State Based Universal Health Care Act would allow states already poised to lead on this, like Massachusetts, California and New York, to enact cutting edge health care systems that improve access for patients while reducing wasteful spending. This bill would make it easier for every state to take the necessary steps to implement efficient single-payer health care and ensure that everyone in the state can get the care they need when they need it. Such reforms would also mean massive savings on health care costs for both states and cities. At a time that access to healthcare is under attack by greedy corporations and craven politicians, this bill would allow states to implement single-payer health care and show a path to finally achieving guaranteed universal health care in the U.S.,” said Eagan Kemp, Health Care Policy Advocate at Public Citizen.

The full bill can be viewed here

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose)

SAN JOSE, CA – Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) released the following statement regarding the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza: 

I am deeply alarmed by the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, where widespread starvation and malnutrition are threatening the lives of over a million people, many of them children. International humanitarian organizations, including the United Nations and World Food Programme, have sounded urgent warnings that famine is imminent unless immediate, unrestricted aid is delivered. Food should never be a weapon. Civilians, especially children, must never be the casualties of geopolitical conflict. The Netanyahu government, who controls entry into Gaza, has the responsibility to prevent famine there. The United States has a responsibility to use its influence to push for immediate action. We must ensure that aid reaches those who need it most. And, as I have stated before, we must work towards a long-term, two-state solution that provides both security and recognition between Israel and Palestine. Anything less is unacceptable.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose)

 

The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 – Known as the ‘Registry Bill’ – Updates the Cutoff Date for Permanent Residency

 

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Norma Torres (CA-35), Lou Correa (CA-46), Grace Meng (NY-06), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) reintroduced the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929, H.R. 4696, a bill that makes a simple update to an existing status adjustment process in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), better known as the registry.

The registry provision, first enacted on March 2, 1929, permits certain immigrants who have been continuously present in the United States to apply for permanent residency if they have a clean record. In the 20^th Century, the cutoff date for eligibility for the registry was modified several times on a bipartisan basis. The last update was part of the Ronald Reagan-era 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act when the cutoff date was set to January 1, 1972. Nearly 40 years have passed since this important immigration provision was updated.

H.R. 4696 updates the INA registry provision and unlocks a legal path to lawful permanent residence for millions of long-term hardworking community members, including immigrant youth raised in America, workers with Temporary Protected Status, and professionals stuck in visa backlogs.

“When Donald Trump ran for president, he pledged to deport violent criminals. Instead, masked, heavily-armed agents, often refusing to identify themselves, are aggressively, sometimes violently, targeting day laborers, busboys, farmworkers, and some of the hardest-working people in this country. It’s outrageous and deserves the condemnation of every Member of Congress. We need to control our borders, but we also need a straightforward reform solution for those who have resided peacefully for a long time in America,” said Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee and a former immigration lawyer. “My colleagues and I are reintroducing our registry legislation to simply update a historically-bipartisan provision that provides lawful permanent resident status to vetted immigrants who have been a part of our communities for years. Providing stability to our communities and our workforces – versus terrorizing them – will make our country stronger.”

Today, Congresswoman Lofgren is holding an event on the registry bill in Watsonville, CA, a community that relies upon farmworkers, many of whom are undocumented and have positively contributed to America’s economy for decades. Americans have food on their tables day in and day out because of the backbreaking work of ag laborers.

This coincides with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s reintroduction of the Senate companion legislation. He is also holding an event on the registry bill today. He is in Los Angeles, CA, the city where he was forcibly removed from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference last month – an action widely viewed as an authoritarian use of force.

“Americans know there’s a better path forward than the Trump Administration’s cruel scapegoating of hardworking immigrants and fearmongering of California communities,” said Senator Padilla. “We believe that if you’ve lived here for over seven years, paid taxes for years, contributed to your community for years, and you don’t have a criminal record, then you deserve a pathway to legalization. My bill is a commonsense fix to our outdated immigration system and the same kind of reform that Republican President Ronald Reagan embraced four decades ago, calling it a ‘matter of basic fairness.’ This legislation creates no new bureaucracies or agencies — it’s simply an update to a longstanding pathway to reflect today’s reality and provide a fair shot at the American Dream for millions of Dreamers, TPS holders, and highly skilled workers who have faced delays and uncertainty for decades.”

Click here for the full text of H.R. 4696, the registry bill.

Click here for a one-pager about H.R. 4696, the registry bill.

“America’s strength lies in the people who build it—many of whom are immigrants who have lived, worked, and raised families in our communities for decades. From our hospitals to our classrooms to our construction sites, they are essential to our economy and our future. Yet our outdated immigration laws continue to trap these individuals in legal limbo, denying them the stability and dignity they’ve earned,” said Congresswoman Norma Torres. “The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 is a commonsense, compassionate update that reflects the reality of modern America. It creates a fair, rigorous, and long-overdue process for long-term residents to adjust their status and fully participate in the country they already call home. I’m proud to co-lead this legislation to ensure our immigration system lives up to our values of fairness, justice, and opportunity for all.”

“Today, our immigration system is overwhelmed. We are seeing the extreme consequences of this under the new Administration. It is harder than ever for new Americans—many of whom have contributed significantly to our country—to become citizens,” said Congresswoman Grace Meng. “The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 would allow millions of immigrants who have been U.S. residents for at least seven years a chance to obtain lawful permanent status. This policy has long been included in the Immigration and Nationality Act, but the provision itself has not been updated since 1986. This bill makes a simple update to the law to expand the number of immigrants who may qualify to file an application for a green card and make permanent legal status an attainable reality for millions. We must give those who have abided by the law, contributed to our economy, and built their lives here a pathway to citizenship.”

“Across the country, millions of our law-abiding hard-working immigrant neighbors have lived among us for decades. They’ve raised families, worked essential jobs, and contributed to our local economies, but now they live in fear,” CongressmanCorrea said. “At a time when this Administration is ramping up raids, ending humanitarian protections, and rounding up workers who haven’t committed a crime, Congress must act. This legislation provides the opportunity to earn lawful permanent residency for hard-working law-abiding immigrants.”

“Recent decades have been no different, no matter how restrictive our laws or how brutal our enforcement. The Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda, aggressive ICE enforcement, and targeting of immigrant families and individuals, including those with no criminal record whatsoever, paralyze communities with fear and at a greater cost to the overall society,” said Congressman Espaillat. “Immigrants are a central part of this country’s history, and providing registration and legal residence to hardworking, law-abiding individuals and families who have put down roots here is the only way to prevent exploitation, family separation, and the many other dangers immigrants face today. After months of the Trump administration’s ineffective campaign of terror and failed policies, our bill puts forth common sense solutions that will help bolster our nation’s economic stability and provide opportunities for individuals and communities that help our nation thrive.”

“Updating our registry law would provide permanent protections to thousands of people in Illinois and millions around the country who have lived, raised families, and paid taxes in the United States for years. While the Trump administration carries on with its brutal persecution of immigrants, we are presenting a real solution to allow hard-working immigrants an opportunity to obtain permanent residency so they can continue contributing to our country,” said Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García. “Detentions and deportations do not make our country great. Giving people an opportunity to achieve the American Dream does.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42)

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the “Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act” or BOWOW Act, H.R.4638, to protect animals used by federal law enforcement agencies. In June, an immigrant from Egypt assaulted Customs and Border Patrol agriculture detector dog, Freddie, a beagle who had detected prohibited items in the luggage of the offending immigrant at Dulles Airport. The BOWOW Act would make the assault of an animal used by federal law enforcement a deportable offense under Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It would also make applicants with such offenses on their record inadmissible to the U.S. under Section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

“The dogs and horses on the front lines of our federal law enforcement efforts alongside our officers deserve our protection,” said Rep. Calvert. “The BOWOW Act sends a clear message that we will stand up for our four-legged friends and have zero tolerance for any immigrants who assault them. Animals, like Freddie, work every day to keep Americans safe – we owe it to Freddie to do our best to keep him safe too.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Darren Soto (D-FL)

The Sinkhole Mapping Act directs the USGS to conduct studies on mechanisms that potentially contribute to the triggering of sinkholes, as well as open a public website that displays maps depicting zones at greater risk of sinkhole formation

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bill Foster (11th District of Illinois)

Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican reconciliation bill:

“Today, I voted NO on Republicans’ budget bill. I watched in disgust as Republicans cheered for the largest cut to health care and food assistance in American history.

“This bill will rip health care away from an estimated 17 million Americans, including 535,849 in Illinois. These funding cuts will also have disastrous impacts on the health infrastructure so many rely on: 93 nursing homes in Illinois will be at risk of closure, rural health clinics and hospitals could be forced to shut their doors, and essential health services for seniors, people with disabilities, and children will be reduced or eliminated entirely.

“In 2010, I spent three days reading the Affordable Care Act before voting for it, knowing it would cost me my reelection. I did it to provide health care to millions of Americans with preexisting conditions. Today, Congressional Republicans gave us less 24 hours’ notice before they started voting to take health care away from millions.

“At a time when Trump’s economic policies are driving up the cost of everyday necessities, this bill also puts 42 million Americans at risk of losing their food assistance or seeing it reduced.

“These cuts are being made to fund trillions in tax giveaways for the ultra-wealthy, while saddling our children and grandchildren with an extra $3.4 trillion in debt. That’s not fiscal responsibility—it’s cruelty.” 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Scalise (1st District of Louisiana)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After just six months of unified Republican government, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the progress House Republicans have made in delivering on President Trump’s America First agenda throughout the 119th Congress:  “Last November, President Trump and House Republicans ran on the promise to put America first and make the federal government work for the People again by securing the border, reversing burdensome Biden regulations, unleashing American energy, cutting waste, fraud, and abuse, keeping our communities safe, and ensuring the United States remains the world leader. In just over six months, Congressional Republicans and President Trump have united to fulfill these promises and deliver for hardworking Americans. “To enact the President’s full America First agenda, we passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, delivering the largest tax cut in American history, advancing pro-growth economic policies, supporting families and small businesses, boosting domestic energy production, fixing Biden’s border crisis, bringing common sense to regulations, and saving taxpayers $1.4 trillion dollars. Building on the savings of the One Big Beautiful Bill, President Trump just signed into law my Rescissions Act to save $9 billion in wasteful spending that was sending our tax dollars to the far-left Corporation for Public Broadcasting and radical foreign aid initiatives that undermined American values, making good on our promise to restore fiscal sanity to government spending. “So far this Congress, House Republicans have passed legislation to codify 50 of President Trump’s Executive Orders through standalone bills, reconciliation, appropriations, rescissions, and Congressional Review Acts (CRAs). President Trump has signed 29 bills into law, including the HALT Fentanyl Act and the TAKE IT DOWN Act. Additionally, we’ve rescinded harmful regulations by passing 16 CRAs dismantling Biden’s anti-American energy agenda, supporting domestic production, streamlining permitting, shoring up our energy security, and empowering consumer choice. “Throughout this Congress, House Republicans have also advanced legislation to support small businesses, crack down on sanctuary cities, combat illegal alien crime, support our men and women in law enforcement, and make the United States the world leader in crypto – and we aren’t stopping there. We won’t stop fighting to make everyday life better for hard-working families by delivering commonsense America First wins. House Republicans will continue working with President Trump to carry out his agenda and restore an America that is safe, strong, free, with opportunity for all.”Make America Safe Again ✅Border 

S. 5 (Rep. Collins) – Laken Riley Act: Holds the Biden Administration accountable for their role in these tragedies through their open border policies, requires detention of illegal aliens who commit theft and mandates ICE take them into custody, and allows a state to sue the Federal government on behalf of their citizens for not enforcing the border laws, particularly in the case of parole.

Passed 264-159

Republicans: 216-0
Democrats: 48-159

Became law on 1/29/25

H.R. 30 (Mace) – Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act: Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make illegal immigrants who are convicted of, who admit having committed, or who admit committing sex offenses or domestic violence inadmissible and deportable from the United States.

Passed 274-145

Republicans: 213-0
Democrats: 61-145

S. 331 (Rep. Griffith) – HALT Fentanyl Act: Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances (FRS) in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, guarantees law enforcement has the resources to keep these drugs off the street, and allows for further research of FRS.

Passed 321-104

Republicans: 217-1
Democrats: 104-103

Became law on 7/16/25

H.R. 275 (Greene) – Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025: Requires the Department of Homeland Security to report the number of “special interest aliens,” or illegal immigrants that pose a security risk to the U.S., apprehended at the border.

Passed 231-182

Democrats: 23-182
Republicans: 208-0

H.R. 35 (Ciscomani) – Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: Creates new criminal offenses for operating a vehicle within 100 miles of the southern border while fleeing from Border Patrol agents, or any law enforcement officer assisting the U.S. Border Patrol, including serious jail time and prohibition from ever receiving legal status in the United States.

Passed 264-155

Republicans: 214-0
Democrats: 50-155

H.R. 2056 (Higgins) – District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025: Puts an end to the D.C. Council’s sanctuary policies blocking D.C. employees from providing an individual’s immigration status and enforces compliance with lawful DHS or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests.

Passed 224-194

Republicans: 213-0
Democrats: 11-194

H.R. 875 (Moore-AL) – Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025: Makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a deportable offense for illegal immigrants and grounds to bar them from entering the country.

Passed 246-160

Republicans: 209-0
Democrats: 37-160

Online Safety

S. 146 (Sen. Cruz) – TAKE IT DOWN Act: Prohibits the nonconsensual online publication of intimate visual depictions of individuals, both authentic and computer-generated, and requires certain online platforms to promptly remove such depictions upon receiving notice of their existence.

Passed 409-2

Republicans: 207-2
Democrats: 202-0

Became law on 5/19/25

National Security

H.R. 23 (Roy) – Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act: Imposes sanctions on the ICC or any foreign actor who supports their effort to arrest, detain, or prosecute protected persons of the United States and its allies, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant.

Passed 243-140-1

Republicans: 198-0-1
Democrats: 45-140

H.R. 1048 (Baumgartner) – DETERRENT Act: Protects our institutions of higher education from foreign interference by strengthening disclosure requirements for foreign gifts and contracts, and in some cases, banning contracts between these schools and certain foreign entities of concern.

Passed 241-169

Republicans: 210-1
Democrats: 31-168

H.R. 881 (Pfluger) – DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act: Restricts funding to American institutions of higher education (IHE) that maintain a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute, making them ineligible to receive any funds from the Department of Homeland Security.

Passed 266-153

Republicans: 211-0
Democrats: 55-153

H.R. 33 (Smith-MO) – United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act: Strengthens the U.S. economic alliance with Taiwan and enhances our competitive position by providing targeted and expedited relief from double taxation on cross-border investment between America and Taiwan through tax code changes and authorizing the President to broker and enter into a tax agreement relative to Taiwan.

Passed 423-1

Republicans: 213-1
Democrats: 210-0

Condemning Antisemitism

H. Res. 481 (Van Drew) – Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

Passed 400-0-2

Republicans: 206-0-1
Democrats: 194-0-1

H. Res. 488 (Evans) – Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.

Passed 280-113-6

Republicans: 205-0-1
Democrats: 75-113-5

Police

H.R. 2240 (Moore-NC) – Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act: Requires the Attorney General to assemble reports on violence against law enforcement officers and the effectiveness of programs meant to provide law enforcement with wellness resources and protective equipment so we may comprehensively enhance the safety of police officers.

Passed 403-11

Republicans: 213-0
Democrats: 190-11

H.R. 2243 (Bacon) – LEOSA Reform Act: Broadens the ability of qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in areas such as school zones, national parks, federal facilities open to the public, and state, local, or private property open to the public.

Passed 229-193

Republicans: 215-0
Democrats: 14-193

H.R. 2096 (Garbarino) – Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act: Restores two provisions supporting law enforcement recently removed by the D.C. Council’s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 – specifically, collective bargaining rights for MPD officers and a statute of limitations on disciplinary cases – so D.C.’s law enforcement can be better supported as they fight to keep our capital safe.

Passed 235-178-1

Republicans: 205-4
Democrats: 30-174-1

H. Res. 516 (Kim) – Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California: Condemns the violent riots that have taken place in Los Angeles, California, in June of 2025, calls on local and state officials to work with the federal government to restore peace, and expresses gratitude to law enforcement officers and ICE agents for keeping our communities safe.

Passed 215-195

Republicans: 208-0
Democrats: 7-195

Women’s Sports

H.R. 28 (Steube) – Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act: Prevents schools from allowing biological males to compete in school athletic programs for women or girls by stating that sex in an athletic competition must be defined by genetics at birth, and withholding federal funding from schools that facilitate athletic programs where biological men compete against biological women.

Passed 218-206-1

Republicans: 216-0
Democrats: 2-206-1

Health

H.R. 2483 (Guthrie) – SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025: Reauthorizes vital public health programs for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of Americans suffering from substance use disorders that were established in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act of 2018.

Passed 366-57

Republicans: 188-27
Democrats: 178-30

Life

H.R. 21 (Wagner) – Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Secures medical protections for babies that survive an attempted abortion, requiring health care providers to administer the same medical care they would to a fetus born prematurely at the same age, transport the child to the hospital, and report violations to law enforcement.

Passed 217-204

Republicans: 216-0
Democrats: 1-204

Make America Grow Again ✅Energy 

H.R. 26 (Pfluger) – Protecting American Energy Production Act: Prevents a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to protect American energy production, and expresses that states have primacy over energy production on state and private land.

Passed 226-188

Republicans: 210-0
Democrats: 16-188

S.J. Res. 11 (Sen. Kennedy) – Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources CRA: Disapproves the Biden BOEM’s rule requiring oil and gas lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report for certain exploration or development activities on the Outer Continental Shelf to protect marine archeological resources like shipwrecks and so-called “cultural resources,” blocking increases in domestic energy production, weakening energy independence, and raising costs for consumers.

Passed 221-202-1

Republicans: 212-1-1
Democrats: 9-201

Became law on 3/14/25

H.J. Res. 35 (Pfluger) – Waste Emissions Charge CRA: Disapproves the Biden Environmental Protection Agency’s “Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems,” rule that imposes a significant fee (WEC) on methane emissions from oil and natural gas facilities that exceed specific levels, preventing the rule from raising costs for consumers, reducing domestic energy production, and increasing reliance on foreign energy sources.

Passed 220-206

Republicans: 214-1
Democrats: 6-205

Became law on 3/14/25

Budget

H.R. 1 (Arrington) – One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Incorporates President Trump’s America First agenda into one big, beautiful bill that includes legislation to deliver for Americans by cutting wasteful government spending, reducing burdensome regulations, providing tax cuts that support families and small businesses, supporting domestic energy production and security, and securing the border.

Passed 218-214

Republicans: 218-2
Democrats: 0-212

Became law on 7/4/25

H.Con. Res. 14 (Arrington) – Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034: Establishes a congressional budget for the U.S. Government that delivers for Americans by cutting waste and government spending, reducing burdensome regulations, providing tax cuts that support families and small businesses, supporting domestic energy production and security, and securing the border.

Passed 216-214

Republicans: 216-2
Democrats: 0-212

Passed in Senate 4/5/25

Crypto

H.R. 1919 (Emmer) – Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act: Blocks the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a CBDC to any individual, prevents the Federal Reserve from using a CBDC to implement monetary policy, and requires Congress to authorize the issuance of any CBDC, protecting Americans’ financial privacy and freedom from government control.

Passed 219-210

Republicans: 217-0
Democrats: 2-210

H.R. 3633 (Hill) – Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025: Establishes a clear and functional regulatory framework for digital assets, clarifies the lines between the CFTC’s jurisdiction over digital commodities and the SEC’s jurisdiction over digital assets, promotes innovation and strengthens the digital asset market, and implements strong consumer protections and accountability.

Passed 294-134

Republicans: 216-0
Democrats: 78-134

S. 1582 (Sen. Hagerty) – GENIUS Act: Puts in place a clear regulatory framework for U.S. payment stablecoins, fostering innovation and growth, prioritizing protections for consumers, creating a significant source of demand for U.S. Treasuries, and ensuring the U.S. dollar remains the dominant global currency.

Passed 308-122

Republicans: 206-12
Democrats: 102-110

Became law on 7/18/25

H.J. Res. 25 (Carey) – Digital Asset Sales CRA: Overturns Biden’s rule that would require brokers to report gross proceeds from crypto sales and other digital asset transactions, including data about the taxpayers involved, increasing tax filing burdens, stifling innovation, and raising privacy concerns over the sharing of taxpayers’ personal information.

Passed 292-132-1

Republicans: 216-0
Democrats: 76-132-1

Became law on 4/10/25

Consumer Financial Protection

S.J. Res. 28 (Sen. Ricketts) – Digital Wallets CRA: Reverses the Biden Administration CFPB’s rule “Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications,” that would allow the CFPB more oversight power over non-bank entities that complete 50 million digital transactions a year, providing no benefit to consumers or the market and placing significant burdens on businesses that use digital payments.

Passed 219-211

Republicans: 219-0
Democrats: 0-211

Became law on 5/9/25

S.J. Res. 18 (Sen. Scott-SC) – Overdraft Price Controls CRA: Nullifies the Biden CFPB’s final rule “Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions,” preventing the price cap limitations on overdraft fees from taking effect, ensuring overdraft services remain accessible for American consumers.

Passed 217-211

Republicans: 217-1
Democrats: 0-210

Became law on 5/9/25

S.J. Res. 13 (Sen. Kennedy) – Bank Merger CRA: Overturns the Biden OCC’s burdensome “Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act” final rule that ends automatic approvals under the expedited review procedure and gets rid of streamlined applications, ensuring consistent, transparent standards of evaluation for merger applications.

Passed 220-207

Republicans: 219-0
Democrats: 1-207

Became law on 6/20/25

 
Make America Free Again ✅Consumer Choice

H.J. Res 20 (Palmer) – Gas Water Heaters CRA: Expresses congressional disapproval of the Biden Department of Energy’s  “Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters,” rule that effectively bans certain natural gas water heaters from the market, burdening consumers and threatening their choice.

Passed 221-198

Republicans: 210-0
Democrats: 11-198

Became law on 5/9/25

H.J. Res. 24 (Bice) – Walk-in Coolers & Freezers CRA: Overturns the Biden Administration’s “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers” rule imposing new or amended energy efficiency standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified.

Passed 203-182

Republicans: 197-0
Democrats: 6-182

Became law on 5/9/25

H.J. Res. 75 (Goldman-TX) – Commercial Fridges & Freezers CRA: Overturns the Biden Administration’s “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers” rule imposing new or amended energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers that are not technologically feasible and economically justified.

Passed 214-193

Republicans: 209-0
Democrats: 5-193

Became law on 5/9/25

H.J. Res. 61 (Griffith) – Rubber Tire Manufacturing CRA: Overturns the Biden EPA’s harmful “NESHAP for Rubber Tire Manufacturing” rule that establishes new emissions standards for rubber tire manufacturing, preventing it from increasing compliance costs for the industry and placing a heavier financial burden on smaller businesses, which would result in higher prices for consumers.

Passed 216-202

Republicans: 209-1
Democrats: 7-201

Became law on 5/23/25

H.J. Res. 42 (Clyde) – Energy Conservation Standards CRA: Disapproves the Biden DOE’s “Energy Conservation-Appliance Standards, Certification and Labeling” rule which expands certification and labeling for the Department of Energy’s conservation standards program and could slow the introduction of products to market, reduce options for consumers, and affect supply chains and inventories.

Passed 222-203

Republicans: 215-0
Democrats: 7-203

Became law on 5/9/25

H.J. Res. 88 (Joyce-PA) – Clean Cars CRA: Repeals the Biden-Harris EPA’s waiver allowing California’s burdensome Advanced Clean Cars II emissions rule, protecting consumer choice, keeping more affordable and realistic car options in the marketplace, and preventing increased manufacturing and consumer costs.

Passed 246-164

Republicans: 211-0
Democrats: 35-164

Became law on 6/12/25

H.J. Res. 87 (James) – Clean Trucks CRA: Overturns the Biden Administration’s approval of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule forcing truck makers to sell zero-emission trucks and raising vehicle prices for consumers., introduced by Rep. John James, overturns the Biden Administration’s approval of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule forcing truck makers to sell zero-emission trucks and raising vehicle prices for consumers.

Passed 231-191

Republicans: 218-1
Democrats: 13-190

Became law on 6/12/25

H.J. Res. 89 (Obernolte) – NOX CRA: Disapproves the Biden-Harris EPA’s rule granting California the ability to implement its most recent nitrogen oxide engine emission standards, imposing onerous and impractical requirements for heavy-duty on-road engines, raising costs for consumers, and threatening reliable transportation and consumer choice.

Passed 225-196

Republicans: 215-1
Democrats: 10-195

Became law on 6/12/25

Recreation

H.J. Res. 60 (Maloy) – Glen Canyon CRA: Repeals the Biden Administration rule prohibiting use of ORVs and street-legal ATVs on approximately 24 miles of park roads in the Glen Canyon Recreation Area, reopening the land for recreational use.

Passed 219-205

Republicans: 217-0
Democrats: 2-205

Became law on 5/23/25

America First

H.R. 276 (Greene) – Gulf of America Act: Codifies President Trump’s executive order, permanently renames the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and instructs federal agencies to update their documents and maps to reflect the change.

Passed 211-206

Republicans: 211-1
Democrats: 0-205

Make America Efficient Again ✅
Cutting Government Waste

H.R. 4 (Scalise) – Rescissions Act of 2025: Codifies President Trump’s rescissions request to cut wasteful spending on foreign aid initiatives within the State Department and USAID and on woke public broadcasting at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including NPR and PBS.

Passed 214-212

Republicans: 214-4
Democrats: 0-208

Became law on 7/24/25

Reining In Executive Actions

H.R. 77 (Biggs-AZ) – Midnight Rules Relief Act: Amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to disapprove multiple rules through one joint resolution if those rules were issued during the last year of a President’s term in office.

Passed 212-208

Republicans: 211-1
Democrats: 1-207

Undoing Burdensome Regulations

H.J. Res. 78 (LaMalfa) – Smelt Fish CRA: Repeals the Biden Administration’s listing of the longfin smelt as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, as this designation imposes burdensome red tape that hinders effective water management and reduces water availability for the American families and farmers who need it most.

Passed 216-195

Republicans: 213-1
Democrats: 3-194

S.J. Res. 31 (Sen. Curtis) – Major Sources CRA: Nullifies the Biden EPA’s “Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act” rule imposing permanent red tape on companies classified as “major sources” and removing incentives to reduce emissions, restoring common sense and encouraging progress.

Passed 216-212

Republicans: 216-1
Democrats: 0-211

Became law on 6/20/25

Election Security

H.R. 22 (Roy) – SAVE Act: Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, requiring individuals to provide proof of United States citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections.

Passed 220-208

Republicans: 216-0
Democrats: 4-208

H.R. 884 (Pfluger) – To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022: Repeals the D.C. Council’s Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 and prevents individuals who are not United States citizens from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.

Passed 266-148-1

Republicans: 210-0
Democrats: 56-148-1

Judicial Oversight

H.R. 1526 (Issa) – NORRA of 2025: Prevents partisan judges from abusing their authority and issuing politically motivated nationwide injunctions that inhibit the President from carrying out the policy agenda the American people elected him to implement by blocking federal judges from issuing injunctions that extend beyond specific parties involved in a case.

Passed 219-213

Republicans: 219-1
Democrats: 0-212

Fraud

H.R. 1156 (Smith-MO) – Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act: Extends the statute of limitations to ten years for fraudulent unemployment claims funded by federal pandemic unemployment programs by amending the CARES Act, allowing federal law enforcement to continue prosecuting fraudsters and criminals and recover billions of taxpayer dollars lost to fraud during COVID-19.

Passed 295-127

Republicans: 212-0
Democrats: 83-127

H.R. 2966 (Van Duyne) – American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025: Codifies the SBA’s new verification requirements, including proof of citizenship and age verification, for SBA assistance applications, strengthening protections against fraud and ensuring taxpayer-funded loans go only to Americans.

Passed 217-190

Republicans: 209-0
Democrats: 8-190

H.R. 2987 (Bresnahan) – CEASE Act of 2025: Limits the number of SBA-licensed for-profit Small Business Lending Companies (SBLCs) to 16 to restore proper oversight capabilities to the SBA and protect the integrity of SBA loan programs.

Passed 214-198

Republicans: 211-0
Democrats: 3-198

H.R. 2931 (Finstad) – Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025: Relocates SBA offices from sanctuary cities and jurisdictions to non-sanctuary municipalities to better make sure these federal resources are going to benefit American small businesses and communities.

Passed 211-199

Republicans: 206-4
Democrats: 5-195

Public Lands

H.R. 471 (Westerman) – Fix Our Forests Act: Expedites and improves forest management activities on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands, tribal lands, and National Forest System lands, deters frivolous litigation that delays important projects, promotes collaboration across jurisdictions, prioritizes treatments in the forests with highest risk of wildfire, and encourages active forest management.

Passed 279-141

Republicans: 215-0
Democrats: 64-141

Appropriations

H.R. 3944 (Carter-TX) – Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provides FY26 appropriations for military construction, the VA, and related agencies that honor our commitment to veterans and servicemembers, fund critical military construction, and support a strong national security.

Passed 218-206

Republicans: 216-0
Democrats: 2-206

H.R. 4016 (Calvert) – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026: Strengthens America’s defense by investing in innovation in military superiority, supporting our servicemembers and their families, combatting drug trafficking, promoting fiscal responsibility, and ensuring the Department is focused on its primary duty to keep our nation safe.

Passed 221-209

Republicans: 216-3
Democrats: 5-206

H.R. 1968 (Cole) – Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025: Extends government funding through September 30, 2025, keeping the government open and serving the American people while we fight to reduce wasteful government spending and lower our debt.

Passed 217-213

Republicans: 216-1
Democrats: 1-212

Became law on 3/15/25