This bill creates a federal crime specifically targeting the trafficking of catalytic converters that have been removed from motor vehicles. Anyone who knowingly possesses or purchases removed catalytic converters with intent to sell or distribute them faces up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $100,000, with penalties doubling to 10 years and $200,000 for repeat offenses. The legislation includes important exceptions for legitimate businesses, allowing licensed auto repair shops, salvage yards, metal recyclers, manufacturers, and dealers to handle catalytic converters as part of their normal operations, as long as they follow state and local record-keeping requirements. The bill, named after Deputy Darren Almendarez, was introduced in July 2026 by Texas representatives and addresses the growing problem of catalytic converter theft, which has become a significant property crime issue. The law applies to all catalytic converter trafficking that affects interstate commerce.

The Citizenship Act of 2026 would eliminate birthright citizenship for children born to certain categories of people the bill designates as "invaders." Specifically, it would deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born to mothers who entered the country illegally or overstayed their visa, as well as to children born through commercial surrogacy arrangements involving nationals from countries designated as covered nations by the Department of Defense, provided the father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The bill defines "invaders" to include anyone unlawfully present in the United States and people entering specifically to give birth, known as birth tourism. The legislation would apply only to children born after the bill becomes law and includes a provision that prevents courts from reviewing whether an invasion actually exists, leaving that determination solely to the President or Congress. This bill represents a significant challenge to the longstanding practice of birthright citizenship established by the Fourteenth Amendment and the Supreme Court's 1898 Wong Kim Ark decision.

The English Language Proficiency Act would remove exemptions from English language and civics requirements for people applying for U.S. citizenship. Currently, the immigration law allows certain groups—primarily older immigrants and those with disabilities—to be excused from demonstrating knowledge of English, U.S. history, principles, and government. This bill eliminates those exceptions, meaning all naturalization applicants would need to meet the same language and civics standards regardless of age or circumstance. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. The bill affects immigrants seeking to become U.S. citizens, particularly older residents and people with disabilities who previously qualified for exemptions under current law.

This bill would restrict mortgage eligibility to U.S. citizens only by amending federal housing laws that currently allow non-citizens to obtain mortgages. Specifically, it would require borrowers to be U.S. citizens to qualify for Federal Housing Administration insurance on mortgages, and it would prevent Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—the government-sponsored enterprises that buy and bundle mortgages into securities—from purchasing conventional mortgages on single-family to four-family homes if the borrower is not a U.S. citizen. The bill would affect non-citizen homebuyers, including permanent residents and visa holders, who would no longer be able to access these major mortgage pathways. The legislation contains no specified funding or implementation timeline beyond the effective date of enactment.

TREY's Law would prohibit the enforcement of nondisclosure and confidentiality clauses in contracts that prevent people from disclosing sexual abuse of minors. The bill applies retroactively to all existing agreements, regardless of when they were signed, and prevents anyone from trying to enforce such silencing provisions. The legislation protects both direct victims of child sexual abuse and anyone else with knowledge of such abuse, though it still allows settlements to include confidentiality provisions about payment amounts and terms as long as they do not restrict disclosure of the abuse itself. The bill is based on Congress's constitutional authority to enforce federal criminal laws protecting minors and to protect fundamental rights guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. No specific funding or timeline is included in the legislation.

This bill would establish a 25-year moratorium prohibiting Somali citizens and nationals from obtaining visas or any immigration status in the United States. The ban would apply to all forms of immigration relief, including asylum and refugee status, though it includes narrow exceptions for people already lawfully admitted before the law takes effect, current lawful permanent residents, and certain government officials traveling on specific diplomatic visas. The legislation, introduced in February 2026 by Representatives Gill, Miller, Fine, Biggs, and Higgins, does not specify dedicated funding or implementation resources, as it primarily functions as a legal prohibition enforced by the State Department and Department of Homeland Security. The bill affects Somali nationals seeking to enter or adjust status in the United States, effectively closing legal immigration pathways from that country for a quarter-century unless Congress votes to repeal it.

This joint resolution reinstates provisions of District of Columbia (DC) tax law to conform with federal tax law.As background, DC generally automatically adopts changes to federal tax law (known as rolling conformity). Therefore, upon enactment of the 2025 reconciliation act (commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), many of its tax provisions became DC law. DC subsequently enacted its own legislation (the DC Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025) that decoupled DC tax law from these federal provisions.This joint resolution nullifies the DC legislation, thereby generally realigning DC tax law with the tax provisions of the 2025 reconciliation act.Specifically, the joint resolution reinstates for DC provisions that• increase the higher basic standard deduction;• increase deductible charitable cash contributions (for taxpayers who take the standard deduction);• establish a $6,000 tax deduction for taxpayers 65 years and older;• allow a tax deduction of qualified tips, qualified overtime pay, and qualified car loan interest;• authorize an elective 100% depreciation allowance for nonresidential real property; and• authorize businesses to deduct 100% of research and experimental costs retroactive to tax year 2022.The DC legislation also amended several other provisions of DC tax law, including restoring the DC child tax credit. The joint resolution negates these changes.

The Student Visa Integrity Act of 2026 tightens rules on international student visas through multiple enforcement and screening measures. The bill immediately suspends or revokes a school's ability to certify students if federal officials suspect visa fraud by school officials or program leaders, and permanently bars anyone convicted of visa fraud, human trafficking, or espionage from participating in student visa programs. The legislation expands government tracking of all international students regardless of visa type, prohibits nationals from seven designated foreign adversary countries—China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Venezuela, and others the Secretary of State designates—from obtaining student visas, and limits online education for student visa holders to no more than 10 percent of class time or credits. Finally, the bill requires that student visa applicants receive and review educational materials about worker and trafficking protections in their language before visa issuance. These provisions take effect immediately upon enactment and significantly restrict international student access to U.S. higher education institutions.

Congressional Budget Office Scheduling Reform ActThis bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to annually publish a schedule of the expected publication dates of its major recurring reports.The schedule must must include, at a minimum, the expected publication dates forthe baseline for the budget year and subsequent updates,the report on options to reduce the deficit,the report on the accuracy of budgetary projections for the most recently completed fiscal year, andthe report on programs or activities with unauthorized appropriations.CBO must (1) publish the schedule on its public website no later than December 31 of each year, and (2) update the schedule during the following calendar year as necessary.

This resolution seeks to impeach Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for abuse of power. The resolution claims that Judge Boasberg improperly authorized nondisclosure orders that prevented telecommunications companies and others from notifying multiple Republican members of Congress—including senators like Ted Cruz, Ron Johnson, and Josh Hawley—about subpoenas issued as part of what the resolution describes as a "frivolous" special counsel investigation codenamed ARCTIC FROST. According to the resolution, these nondisclosure orders violated congressional members' constitutional privileges and exposed them to unwarranted legal scrutiny for performing their official duties. The resolution also alleges that subpoenas were issued to conservative nonprofit organizations and activists in what it characterizes as an effort to silence political speech and suggests Judge Boasberg's actions represent an improper weaponization of the judiciary. The resolution contains no funding or implementation timelines, as it is a procedural measure that would require a vote in the House Judiciary Committee and, if passed by the full House, would proceed to the Senate for a trial on whether Judge Boasberg should be removed from office.

The EQUALS Act of 2025 extends probationary periods for most new federal employees from the current one year to two years, while maintaining a one-year period for veterans and other preference-eligible individuals. The bill requires agencies to actively certify that keeping each employee serves the public interest before their probationary period ends, or the employee will be automatically terminated. It also creates new two-year trial periods for excepted service positions (currently many have no probationary period) and raises the minimum service time required before employees can appeal adverse personnel actions from one to two years for non-veterans. The legislation affects all new federal civilian employees except those in Congress, the Postal Service, and certain other exempted positions, and would take effect one year after passage with regulations required within 180 days of enactment.

This bill significantly expands expedited removal procedures for non-citizens who have committed crimes or have certain affiliations. The legislation allows the Department of Homeland Security to conduct special removal proceedings at federal, state, and local correctional facilities for incarcerated individuals who have been convicted of various crimes including felonies, domestic violence, sexual offenses, crimes against children or vulnerable populations, and assaults on law enforcement officers. It also targets individuals who are members of criminal gangs, transnational criminal organizations, or foreign terrorist organizations, even if they are not currently incarcerated. The bill requires mandatory detention without possibility of release for these individuals while they await removal proceedings, and it eliminates their eligibility for asylum and most other forms of immigration relief. Non-citizens covered by this legislation would face expedited removal that bypasses many of the procedural protections typically available in immigration court. The bill transfers authority for these proceedings from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security and is designed to ensure quick deportation following completion of any criminal sentence.

H.R. 5232 proposes to amend federal immigration law by modifying the legal definition of "unauthorized alien" under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill, introduced in September 2025, would change how the term is defined in Section 274A of the statute, specifically by removing language that grants the Attorney General authority to define or determine who qualifies as an unauthorized alien. While the provided text doesn't specify what definition would replace the current one, the bill's title suggests its intent is to protect domestic job opportunities, presumably by altering how unauthorized workers are identified or classified under immigration law. The legislation was referred to the House Judiciary Committee but no funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the excerpted text.

This bill lowers the age at which an individual may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia (DC) to 14 years of age. Under current DC law, an individual who is under 18 years of age is tried as a juvenile in family court. However, an individual who is 16 years of age or older may be tried as an adult if the individual is charged with murder, first-degree sexual abuse, burglary in the first degree, robbery while armed, or assault with intent to commit any such offense. Additionally, an individual who is 15 years of age or older may be tried as an adult if the individual is alleged to have committed a felony and it is determined that (1) it is in the interest of the public welfare to try the individual as an adult, and (2) there are no reasonable prospects for the individual's rehabilitation.The bill lowers the minimum age to be tried as an adult in these cases to 14 years of age.

The Restoring Equal Opportunity Act would eliminate "disparate impact" claims under federal civil rights law, a legal doctrine that currently allows people to challenge employment and housing practices that are neutral on their surface but have a disproportionate negative effect on protected groups like racial minorities or women. The bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act to prohibit such claims, meaning plaintiffs would need to prove intentional discrimination rather than showing that a policy's effects are unequal. Additionally, the legislation nullifies certain decades-old federal regulations that previously authorized agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Department of Justice to enforce disparate impact protections. The bill affects employers, housing providers, federal agencies, and any individuals or groups who have relied on disparate impact lawsuits to challenge discriminatory practices. No specific funding or timeline is included in the legislation.

This bill would eliminate the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), a division within the Department of Energy that was created to support and demonstrate clean energy technologies. The legislation would also repeal the section of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that established the office and its authority. The bill affects Department of Energy operations and any ongoing clean energy demonstration projects or funding under OCED's purview, though the legislation does not specify details about transitioning existing programs or funding. No specific funding amounts or timelines are outlined in the bill text. The measure was introduced in June 2025 by a group of House Republicans and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

The Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025 prohibits abortion providers from placing fetal remains or abortion-related medical waste into publicly owned water systems. Violations carry criminal penalties of fines and up to five years in prison. The bill protects individuals who receive abortions from liability under this prohibition and allows states and localities to enforce the same or stricter requirements. The legislation amends the Public Health Service Act and applies to all federal, state, and local government-controlled water systems nationwide. There are no new funding allocations or implementation timelines specified in the bill.

The New Illegal Deduction Elimination Act prohibits employers from claiming tax deductions for wages paid to unauthorized immigrants. Under the bill, businesses cannot deduct these wages as business expenses on their tax returns, though employers who verify workers through the E-Verify program receive protection from this restriction. The legislation extends the time frame for the IRS to assess penalties for improper wage deductions from three years to six years and requires the Social Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, and Treasury Department to share information to identify employers paying unauthorized workers. Additionally, the bill makes the E-Verify employment verification program permanent and expands its use to cover current employees (not just new hires), allowing employers to apply the program selectively across different states or hiring locations. The tax deduction changes apply to wages paid after December 31, 2024, with other provisions taking effect upon enactment.

This bill requires the Department of Education to conduct audits of colleges and universities every two years to ensure they properly report foreign gifts and contracts, with the first audit due within 60 days of enactment. The audits will focus on institutions with the largest endowments, those with histories of foreign donations, previously noncompliant schools, and institutions that partner with federal agencies. When institutions are found to have underreported or overreported foreign funding, the Secretary of Education must report the findings to Congress and post them publicly within 30 days. Additionally, the bill imposes new federal excise taxes on colleges: a 300 percent tax on income from "foreign countries of concern" (primarily China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) and a 110 percent tax on any unreported foreign funding discovered during audits, with the taxes due within 180 days of audit notification. These provisions apply to colleges and universities with at least 500 tuition-paying students, with more than half located in the United States, and take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Northlake, Texas.

H.Res. 229 is an impeachment resolution against James E. Boasberg, the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, introduced by six House Republicans on March 18, 2025. The resolution charges Judge Boasberg with abuse of power, alleging that he violated his oath of office and exceeded his judicial authority by interfering with the President's enforcement of immigration law, specifically by blocking the removal of individuals associated with Tren de Aragua, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, and ordering planes carrying such individuals to turn around mid-flight. The resolution argues that Judge Boasberg unconstitutionally second-guessed presidential authority granted under the Alien Enemies Act, which the proponents contend gives the President sole and unreviewable discretion over national security matters. The resolution has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee and does not include specific funding or timelines beyond the date of introduction. This is a highly controversial action that challenges judicial independence and represents a significant escalation in political disputes over immigration enforcement and separation of powers.

Land And National Defense Act or the LAND ActThis bill requires that a foreign purchaser of agricultural land be subject to (1) the same restrictions and limitations as a U.S. citizen or national would be subject to when purchasing agricultural land in the foreign purchaser's home country, and (2) any restrictions and limitations that apply under state law with respect to the purchase.The bill applies to all foreign purchasers, including U.S. citizens who are also a citizen of one or more other countries (e.g., a dual citizen).For a foreign company purchasing agricultural land, a country is treated as the company's home country if (1) it has the most restrictive laws with respect to the purchasing of agricultural land, and (2) the citizens of the country hold at least 5% of the company.The seller of the agricultural land to a foreign purchaser must report the sale to the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Further, USDA must notify certain Members of Congress of the sale, including (1) the Senators from the state in which the agricultural land is located, and (2) the Representative from the congressional district where the land is located.In addition, the bill establishes the U.S. Land Protection Task Force, chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture, to identify violations of these restrictions on foreign agricultural land purchasers.The task force must submit a report to Congress every six months, which must include specific information on the sale of agricultural land to foreign purchasers.

This bill would require the $100 U.S. currency note to prominently feature a portrait of Donald J. Trump on the front of the bill. The Treasury Department would need to release a preliminary design for public review by December 31, 2026, and all newly printed $100 notes produced after December 31, 2028, would be required to include Trump's portrait. The legislation was introduced in March 2025 by three House Republicans and referred to the Financial Services Committee. No specific funding amount is allocated in the bill text, as currency design and printing changes are typically absorbed within the Treasury Department's existing budget. This would represent a significant change to U.S. currency design, as presidents are traditionally only featured on currency after their death, making this an unusual departure from established practice.

Abolish the Fogarty International Center Act of 2025This bill abolishes the John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences. (The Fogarty International Center is a research center at the National Institutes of Health that focuses on global health research and international collaboration activities.)

Return Excessive Migrants and Asylees to International Neighbors in Mexico Act of 2025 or the REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols as outlined in the January 25, 2019, memo titled Policy Guidance for Implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols.(The protocols generally required aliens who are not clearly admissible, including those seeking asylum, arriving by land along the U.S.-Mexico border to be returned to Mexico while their immigration proceedings are pending, rather than remain in the United States. On January 21, 2021, DHS stopped applying the protocols to newly-arrived individuals.)