The TIMEOUT Act would require the federal government to relocate all non-essential administrative office space from "sanctuary jurisdictions" within 90 days of the law's enactment. The bill defines sanctuary jurisdictions as states or cities that have laws or policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, such as restricting the sharing of immigration status information or complying with Department of Homeland Security detainer requests. Federal agencies, with the exception of the Department of Homeland Security, would be prohibited from establishing, leasing, or renewing any office space in these jurisdictions and cannot use federal funds for such purposes. Within 30 days, the General Services Administration would be required to identify all affected federal office space and notify relevant agencies, with relocation plans due within 60 days. The General Services Administration would report to Congress within one year on relocation status, affected facilities, and estimated costs or savings associated with the moves.

The BLAST Act (Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act) would permanently ban former members of Congress and elected congressional officers from lobbying Congress for the rest of their lives. Currently, federal law imposes a temporary cooling-off period after lawmakers leave office, but this bill eliminates that time window entirely, making it illegal for ex-members to register as lobbyists or to communicate with current members of Congress on behalf of outside interests at any point after they depart from office. The bill also expands the definition of "lobbyist" to include former members employed to engage in lobbying activities even if they don't formally register as lobbyists. The legislation would apply to anyone leaving office on or after the date the bill is enacted, and violations would be subject to the criminal penalties already established under federal law for similar lobbying violations. This is intended to address concerns about the so-called "revolving door" between Congress and lobbying firms, where lawmakers have historically leveraged their insider knowledge and relationships immediately after leaving office.

This bill would require the Federal Communications Commission to create a new content warning label for children's television programming that depicts, discusses, or promotes gender identity, gender transition, transgender identity, or non-binary identity. The FCC would have 90 days after the bill's enactment to determine whether the television industry has voluntarily added such a descriptor to its existing parental rating system. If the industry has not done so voluntarily, the FCC must establish and enforce mandatory labeling requirements for children's programs rated TV-Y, TV-Y7, or TV-G, and ensure the descriptor works with V-chip parental control technology. The bill explicitly states that nothing in it should be interpreted as banning or censoring any television programming. This legislation affects television networks, streaming services, and other video distributors that air children's content, as well as parents and families who use parental control systems to manage their children's viewing.

The CRUSADE Act would require certain foreign nationals applying for special immigrant visas to formally disavow sharia law and take an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution as a condition of eligibility. The bill specifically targets a category of special immigrant visas governed by Section 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, though the legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. The requirement would apply to aliens seeking this particular visa category, adding a new religious or ideological test to the existing visa eligibility process. The bill was introduced in May 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee but does not include details about how the government would verify compliance with the disavowal requirement or enforce the new oath.

The Americans First Immigration Act seeks to overhaul U.S. immigration policy by prioritizing American workers and limiting family-based immigration while establishing new employment-based pathways. The bill requires employers hiring foreign workers to attest they actively recruited U.S. workers, offered equivalent positions to Americans, and will not lay off U.S. workers during the foreign worker's employment, with violations subject to penalties between $5,000 and $50,000. It replaces the current employment-based visa system with a points-based system capped at 192,000 visas annually, awarding points based on salary, education, English proficiency, age, military service, and extraordinary achievement, while eliminating the diversity visa lottery program and narrowing family immigration to nuclear family relationships only. The bill also requires immigrants to attest support for the U.S. Constitution and bars those involved in human rights abuses, establishes a two-year conditional permanent resident status for employment-based immigrants, and clarifies that states are not required to provide in-state tuition or education benefits to non-permanent residents. These provisions take effect immediately upon enactment, though previously approved petitions are generally allowed to process through fiscal year 2028.

This bill requires the President to establish metrics defining veteran success and develop a comprehensive National Veterans Strategy every four years. The strategy must measure veteran well-being across seven areas: physical health, mental health, spiritual health, economic security, education, family and social engagement, and civic engagement. The President must collaborate with key stakeholders including federal agencies, Congress, state and local governments, veterans service organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and research institutions to create and implement the strategy. Congress has the power to disapprove any proposed strategy through a joint resolution within 60 days of submission. The President must submit annual progress reports to Congress detailing implementation outcomes, spending across sectors, and recommendations for legislative or administrative improvements, with a comprehensive review of the strategy every four years. The bill does not authorize elimination of any existing veteran benefits or services, and the President has one to two years from enactment to establish initial metrics and two to four years to submit the first strategy.

H.R. 8017, introduced in March 2026, proposes to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by adding language that would classify any public accommodation implementing Sharia law as engaged in religious discrimination. The bill would treat businesses, restaurants, hotels, and other establishments that apply Sharia law principles in providing goods or services as violating civil rights protections, regardless of the religious motivations behind such practices. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. The bill affects any public accommodation covered under the Civil Rights Act, potentially impacting religious businesses or organizations that incorporate Islamic law into their operations. This proposal directly addresses concerns about religious law systems being applied within U.S. public accommodations, though it does not create new enforcement mechanisms beyond those already existing in the Civil Rights Act.

H.R. 7704 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to use multi-factor authentication when processing high-impact requests through its call centers. High-impact actions are defined as those where an impersonator could cause serious, lasting harm to veterans or beneficiaries—such as diverting funds, manipulating account access, or exposing sensitive information. The bill amends existing law to mandate these additional security controls to verify that callers are who they claim to be before the VA completes such actions. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation deadlines, leaving those details to the VA's discretion as it updates its call center procedures.

Countering Beijing’s Weaponization of Fentanyl Act or the CBW Fentanyl ActThis bill establishes escalating sanctions to be applied to a foreign country when certain individuals associated with its government cause harm to another country through actions related to a program to produce, develop, or distribute chemical or biological weapons or specified molecules related to fentanyl production.Specifically, if the President determines that an official, employee, or agent of a foreign governmental entity (including a foreign government or an entity receiving significant material support from a foreign government) acts in a manner that the individual knew, or should have known, would harm another country through actions related to such a program, then the President must impose initial sanctions.Initial sanctions include prohibiting the procurement of goods or services from persons operating in that country's chemical or biological sectors.If the foreign governmental entity does not take corrective actions, the President must impose additional sanctions, which may include terminating certain foreign assistance to the country.If corrective actions are still not taken, the President must prohibit transactions that (1) are subject to U.S. jurisdiction; (2) involve a financial interest of the sanctioned country; and (3) are in foreign commerce or are financial institution transfers or payments.Within five years of enactment, the President may temporarily waive sanctions for vital national security interests. The President must terminate sanctions when certain conditions are met, including that the sanctionable conduct has been addressed.

H.Res. 1051 is a symbolic resolution that recognizes Mardi Gras as an important cultural and historical celebration with roots in Mobile, Alabama, dating back to 1703, making it the oldest official Carnival celebration in the United States. The resolution acknowledges that Mardi Gras has been continuously celebrated in Mobile for over three centuries as the conclusion of the Carnival season and the beginning of Lent, featuring traditional parades, throws, and festivities. The resolution was introduced by Representative Moore of Alabama along with six other Alabama congressional representatives and was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. This is a ceremonial measure with no direct funding or implementation timeline—it simply expresses the House's recognition of Mardi Gras's historical significance and its origins tied to French colonial settlement in the Louisiana territory. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or mandate any government action.

The Freedom to Fuel Act would amend the Clean Air Act to exclude portable fuel containers from EPA regulations that currently treat them as consumer or commercial products subject to emissions standards. This change would exempt items like gas cans and portable fuel containers from air quality regulations, allowing manufacturers more flexibility in how they design and produce these products. The bill affects fuel container manufacturers and consumers who use portable fuel containers for lawn equipment, generators, and other applications. The legislation contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines. The bill, introduced by Representatives Moore of Alabama and others, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.

The Safeguarding US Rulemaking Act would prohibit foreign governments designated as "foreign adversaries" and their nationals or entities from submitting public comments during federal agency rulemaking processes. The bill amends federal administrative law to restrict participation in the standard public comment period that agencies currently allow for anyone to weigh in on proposed rules. The designation of "foreign adversary" would be determined by the Secretary of Commerce using existing regulatory criteria. The legislation would effectively bar these foreign actors from influencing U.S. regulatory decisions through the public comment process, though the bill does not specify funding requirements or implementation timelines. The measure targets countries and entities deemed threatening to U.S. interests and would apply whenever federal agencies seek public input on new rules.

The Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act modifies the federal law against carjacking by lowering the legal threshold for prosecution. Currently, federal carjacking charges require prosecutors to prove the offender intended to cause death or serious bodily harm; this bill changes that requirement to simply "knowingly" taking a vehicle, making it easier to bring federal charges against carjackers. The bill also clarifies that enhanced penalties (including potential death sentences) apply only when a vehicle is taken with the specific intent to cause death or serious bodily harm and death actually results. This legislation affects anyone convicted of carjacking under federal law, as well as federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies responsible for investigating and prosecuting these crimes. The bill includes no new funding or specific implementation timeline.

The LABEL Act would require abortion-inducing drugs to include labels identifying the name and address of the pharmacy or dispenser and the name of the prescribing doctor. The bill amends federal drug labeling requirements under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and prevents states from setting weaker labeling standards. The legislation defines "abortion-inducing drugs" as medications intended to terminate pregnancy or kill an unborn child, but explicitly excludes drugs used to treat ectopic pregnancies or remove deceased fetuses. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and includes a provision stating that if any part is found unconstitutional, the remainder would remain in effect.

The Advocates for Families Act of 2025 requires states to allow parents, foster parents, and legal guardians involved in child welfare cases to hire family advocates to represent their interests throughout the process, without requiring the state to pay for these services. States must establish professional standards for family advocates, inform families about their right to representation and available local resources from the start of any child welfare interaction, and report to the federal government on how this right affects their services. The bill does not create a federal funding mechanism, instead allowing families to seek private advocacy representation while states remain responsible for implementing the policy framework. Within two years of the law's enactment, and every two years thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must report to Congress on states' experiences with family advocate representation and any recommendations for improvement. This legislation primarily affects families involved in child welfare cases, child welfare agencies in all states, and family advocacy organizations that may provide representation services.

The Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act addresses a long-standing legal dispute stemming from the 2009 General Motors bankruptcy and government bailout. The bill allows accident victims who were injured or lost loved ones due to defects in General Motors vehicles manufactured before June 2009 to move forward with their lawsuits against the federal government, even though the standard time limit for filing such claims has expired. Under the legislation, eligible victims—those who filed claims in the original bankruptcy case—would receive compensation equal to 2.5 times their allowed claims amount, plus interest accrued since July 2009 at 3.5 percent annually, plus attorney fees, with no offsets or reductions. The bill specifically addresses the Campbell v. United States case filed in 2015 and requires the Attorney General to report to Congress within 60 days of the law's enactment if a settlement agreement has not been reached, establishing a clear timeline for resolution of these claims.

The BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025 requires the Bureau of Prisons to issue photo identification cards to all U.S. citizens being released from federal prison facilities. These identification cards must meet federal standards, be valid for at least 18 months after release, and be accepted by federal agencies and programs including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, food assistance, housing, education, and Veterans Affairs, as well as for entry into federal buildings. The bill directs the Bureau of Prisons Director to complete implementation within 180 days and to negotiate with states to allow released individuals to use these cards to obtain state identification. The Director must also submit annual reports to Congress on progress in securing state agreements. Additionally, the Attorney General is required to issue guidance to states within one year on how they can issue similar identification cards for people released from state correctional facilities.

This bill directs federal agencies and courts to use a specific definition of antisemitism when enforcing civil rights laws. Specifically, it adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's May 2016 definition of antisemitism as the standard for federal anti-discrimination training, jury instructions in relevant court cases, and investigations into potential violations of major civil rights statutes. The legislation applies to enforcement of voting rights, employment, education, housing, and hate crime laws when alleged violations involve antisemitism. According to the bill's findings, this uniform definition is intended to clarify what constitutes modern antisemitism and improve federal enforcement efforts, as Jewish Americans experience hate crimes at higher rates than other religious groups. The bill contains safeguards stating it does not expand federal agencies' enforcement authority, alter existing legal standards, or infringe on First Amendment protections. There is no specific funding or timeline mentioned in the legislation.

Strengthening Transparency and Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act of 2025 or the STOP CSAM Act of 2025This bill revises the federal framework governing the prevention of online child sexual exploitation to expand protections for victims, expand requirements for electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers (providers), and expand related penalties and remedies.The bill extends protections for child victims and witnesses who testify in federal court (e.g., privacy protections) to child victims and witnesses of kidnapping offenses and to child victims and witnesses who were under 18 years of age at the time of the crime, even if they are 18 or older at the time of court proceedings.Additionally, the bill establishes statutory procedures for courts to appoint a trustee to hold restitution payments for certain victims (e.g., minor victims) of offenses involving human trafficking, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse material, illegal sexual activity and related crimes, or crimes of violence.The bill requires providers to report online child sexual exploitation to the CyberTipline (i.e., the national reporting system for online child sexual exploitation) within 60 days. Reports must include specified information, such as information about repeat offenders. The bill establishes criminal and civil penalties for providers who fail to comply with the requirements.Finally, the bill prohibits providers from hosting or storing child pornography or knowingly facilitating the sexual exploitation of children and allows victims to pursue civil remedies.

This bill establishes a permanent Feral Swine Eradication and Control Program.Under the current feral swine pilot program, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) respond to the threat that feral swine pose to agriculture, native ecosystems, and human and animal health.Under the bill, NRCS and APHIS must continue the program. Among other things, this program (1) develops methods to eradicate or control feral swine or to restore damage caused by feral swine, and (2) may provide financial assistance to agricultural producers for these purposes.The bill directs NRCS and APHIS to contract with one or more land-grant colleges or universities to provide educational support and assistance with the control and eradication efforts under the program.The bill also provides funding for the program (through the Commodity Credit Corporation) through FY2030, with 40% of the funds allocated to NRCS and 60% to APHIS. Currently, the funds are evenly allocated between NRCS and APHIS.

H.R. 3406, introduced in May 2025, would prohibit individuals with gender dysphoria from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The bill defines this prohibition broadly to include anyone with a current diagnosis, history, or symptoms of gender dysphoria, as well as anyone who has received gender-affirming medical care such as hormone therapy or surgery. The legislation would require military secretaries to discharge any current service members who meet these criteria, and those discharged under this provision would not be required to repay educational benefits or complete remaining service obligations. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Defense to reinvestigate security clearances for discharged individuals, either readjudicating their eligibility or revoking their access to classified information. The bill has no specified funding or implementation timeline beyond requiring these actions to occur following its passage.

H.R. 3195 modifies federal small business law to allow surviving children of service-disabled veterans to inherit their parents' businesses while maintaining the business's eligibility status for veteran-owned small business programs. Specifically, the bill extends a three-year grace period following a veteran's death during which a surviving child can own and control the business and still qualify for federal contracting opportunities and support services reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned companies. This benefits surviving families who inherit these businesses and want to continue operating them without losing access to special government procurement programs. The bill applies to both biological and legally adopted children and requires the business to have been registered in the Small Business Administration's database at the time of the veteran's death. No specific funding is mentioned in the legislation, as the change primarily adjusts eligibility definitions rather than creating new spending programs.

This resolution honors the veterans who gave their lives in service to the country and recognizes the families and loved ones of such veterans. Additionally, the resolution requests that the President issue an annual proclamation designating Fallen Heroes Memorial Month.

This bill would prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from purchasing, receiving, or storing firearms and ammunition, effective 120 days after passage. Within the same 120-day period, the IRS must transfer any guns and ammunition it currently owns to the General Services Administration, which would then sell the firearms to licensed dealers and auction the ammunition to the public, with all proceeds going toward deficit reduction. Additionally, the bill would transfer the IRS Criminal Investigation Division—including its personnel, functions, and assets—to the Department of Justice's Criminal Division within 90 days, making the Attorney General responsible for investigating and enforcing all criminal provisions of tax law and related statutes. The legislation effectively removes law enforcement capabilities from the IRS by disarming the agency and moving its criminal investigations to the Justice Department.

This resolution recognizes Volkert, Inc., headquartered in Alabama, for its 100th anniversary and its contributions to engineering, infrastructure, and economic development.