This resolution recognizes the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence and reaffirms the House's commitment to the nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity, particularly for immigrant communities. The resolution expresses concern about barriers that immigrants face, including limited English proficiency, employment obstacles, restricted access to services, and increasingly restrictive immigration pathways. It calls on the House to support programs that help immigrants overcome barriers to full participation in American life, such as language access programs, workforce assistance, legal support, and naturalization services. The resolution also encourages collaboration between federal, state, and local governments and community organizations to expand these services and investment in immigrant integration initiatives. As a House resolution, this measure expresses the chamber's stated position rather than enacting new law or authorizing funding.

H.Res. 1277 is a resolution recognizing that human rights violations experienced globally—from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico—are interconnected and rooted in systems of oppression including racism, colonialism, and imperialism. The resolution documents widespread violations including restrictions on freedom of movement, mass incarceration disproportionately affecting Black and Native American communities, a global housing crisis affecting billions, healthcare access barriers, and the effects of U.S. military spending ($21 trillion since 2001) that has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths abroad while underfunding domestic needs. The resolution affirms that all people have rights to safe housing, healthcare, democratic participation, freedom from violence, and self-determination, and calls on Congress to make sweeping policy changes including reforming immigration policies to create citizenship pathways, eliminating military spending in favor of peace and humanitarian aid, implementing universal healthcare, advancing criminal justice reform, and establishing a U.S. Human Rights Commission to monitor violations both domestically and internationally. This resolution reflects a call for fundamentally reorienting U.S. priorities away from military-focused security toward human security and collective liberation across all communities regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or immigration status.

The Living Wage For All Act would reform the federal minimum wage by tying it to the national median wage and phasing out special lower wages for workers with disabilities. Under the bill, the federal minimum wage would gradually increase to reach two-thirds of the median hourly wage and then automatically adjust each year to maintain that ratio, with the Secretary of Labor announcing adjustments ninety days before they take effect. Simultaneously, the subminimum wage currently allowed for workers with disabilities would be eliminated over time, starting at five dollars per hour and increasing by up to one dollar seventy-five annually until workers with disabilities earn the standard minimum wage, while employers would be prohibited from obtaining new special wage certificates and the Department of Labor would provide assistance to help existing certificate holders transition to standard pay. The bill would take effect on January 1st of the first calendar year following its enactment into law.

This resolution expresses the House's view that stable housing is a fundamental human right and opposes a Trump administration proposal to prohibit families with mixed immigration status from receiving federal housing assistance. The resolution argues that the proposed rule would force nearly 80,000 families, including approximately 37,000 children, to choose between separating or facing eviction and homelessness. The measure affirms that families regardless of immigration status should be able to continue living together in public housing and Section 8 programs while receiving prorated benefits. Rather than addressing the nation's housing crisis, the resolution contends that the Trump administration's policy scapegoats immigrants and low-income families instead of tackling systemic causes like wage stagnation and lack of affordable housing supply. The resolution calls on Congress to increase federal housing funding, requests a Government Accountability Office report on the proposal's impacts, and urges the HUD Secretary to withdraw the proposed rule.

This bill expands family and medical leave eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs employees by allowing them to treat their spouse's parents as their own parents for leave purposes. Currently, VA employees can take family and medical leave to care for their own parents, but this legislation extends that benefit to include in-laws. The bill applies to all VA employees, including those in the Veterans Health Administration. There is no specific funding amount or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation. The change would allow VA employees to use existing federal family and medical leave provisions to care for their spouse's parents without requiring them to establish a legal parent-child relationship.

H.R. 7709 would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing or using full-body restraints (defined as four-point and five-point restraints that immobilize a person) with federal funds. The bill applies to all DHS personnel and operations, though it exempts contracts already signed before the law would take effect. Any DHS officer or employee who violates this prohibition or deceives Congress about it would be subject to removal from federal service. The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit detailed compliance reports to Congress every 90 days initially, then quarterly thereafter, including information about any violations, the individuals affected, and demographic and health details when restraints are used. The legislation provides no specific funding allocation, as it functions primarily as a restriction on existing DHS spending rather than an appropriation.

The Pensions for All Act requires virtually all employers and self-employed individuals to provide retirement benefits by either offering a private pension plan equivalent to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or enrolling their workers in FERS itself. The bill expands FERS and the federal Thrift Savings Plan to cover private-sector employees and self-employed individuals who currently lack adequate retirement coverage, with contribution rates scaled according to employer size and worker income—small employers and lower-earning self-employed individuals pay only half the standard contribution rate, with the Treasury Department covering the difference. The law prohibits employers from reducing worker compensation in response to these new retirement requirements and allows employers and self-employed individuals to switch between offering a comparable private plan or participating in FERS annually. This legislation essentially creates a universal retirement savings system that extends the federal pension framework to the broader American workforce.

The Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act expands who must register as a lobbyist under federal law by requiring individuals who provide strategic, political, or legislative counseling to support lobbying activities to register themselves, even if they don't directly contact government officials. The bill also lowers the threshold for mandatory lobbyist registration from 20 percent to 10 percent of a person's time spent on lobbying activities, meaning those who spend just 10 percent or more of their work hours on lobbying must now register. This legislation primarily affects consultants, advisors, and strategists who currently avoid registration by working behind the scenes, as well as lobbying firms and their employees. The changes take effect immediately upon passage for all lobbying contacts made after the bill becomes law.

H.R. 7190 would eliminate immigration detention and electronic monitoring while redirecting resources toward community support services. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to release all detained noncitizens within six months and removes ankle monitors from monitored individuals within the same timeframe, repealing the legal authorities that allow such detention and monitoring. Within two years, the government must terminate all existing detention contracts and stop funding detention programs and facilities. Additionally, the bill ends federal funding for programs that share immigration enforcement information between federal and local law enforcement agencies. To replace these enforcement measures, the bill establishes a new grant program through the Department of Health and Human Services that provides community-based nonprofits with funding to offer voluntary wrap-around services—including housing, mental health care, healthcare access, job training, English classes, education assistance, and legal support—to immigrants. These services would be optional, conducted without surveillance, and provided by organizations that have no involvement with immigration enforcement or law enforcement activities.

The DHS Use of Force Oversight Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish a department-wide policy governing how its law enforcement officers use force, with an emphasis on deescalation and minimizing injury. The policy mandates that officers use only reasonable force when necessary, attempt verbal warnings before using force, and are explicitly prohibited from using chokeholds and carotid restraints. All DHS law enforcement officers and agents must receive initial and ongoing training in deescalation tactics, and each DHS component must designate a use-of-force expert and establish a review council to analyze incidents and recommend policy improvements. The bill also requires the DHS to publish public reports every six months detailing all use-of-force incidents that resulted in injuries, deaths, or involved weapons and less-lethal devices, with data broken down by component and region; additionally, the DHS must brief Congress and the public within 24 hours of any incident resulting in hospitalization or death. The Inspector General will oversee compliance with the new policy on an ongoing basis, and no new funding or specific timelines for implementation are specified in the legislation.

H.Res. 909 is a congressional resolution affirming that immigrant justice and reproductive justice are interconnected issues that must be addressed together. The resolution emphasizes that immigrants, particularly those in government detention, face barriers to reproductive health care due to immigration status and calls for the dismantling of policies that restrict their access to such care. It condemns detention practices, denial of reproductive health services, family separation, and restrictions on federal health coverage for immigrants. The resolution directs the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate permanent protections for pregnant detainees, establish transparent oversight of reproductive health care in detention facilities, and report on barriers immigrants face in accessing reproductive services. This resolution has no direct budget impact as it expresses the House's position rather than appropriating funds or creating new programs, though it calls for policy changes within existing agencies.

This bill extends interest rate protections to active-duty service members who consolidate or refinance student loans they took out before enlisting. Currently, federal law caps interest rates at 6 percent on most debt service members incur while on active duty, but this protection does not apply to consolidation or refinance loans. The legislation closes that gap by ensuring that when service members refinance pre-service student loans (both federal and private) during their military service, those new loans also cannot exceed a 6 percent interest rate. The bill applies to service members and their spouses who jointly take out consolidation or refinance loans and specifically limits the protection to student loans only, not other types of debt. The measure was introduced in November 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

The Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025 gives most VA employees the right to have a representative of their choice present during examinations that could lead to disciplinary action against them. The law applies to regular VA staff but excludes senior executives, political appointees, and certain other specially appointed positions. Employees can request this representation, and if applicable, they can have their representative present during work hours. The bill amends federal law governing the Veterans Affairs Department and does not specify new funding or implementation timelines, instead requiring the VA Secretary to implement the representation rights policy.

This bill protects collective bargaining agreements between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its labor unions by affirming that any such agreements in effect as of March 26, 2025, remain legally binding through their stated expiration dates. The legislation specifically nullifies two executive orders (14251 and 14343) that aimed to limit federal employees' collective bargaining rights, preventing the government from using any federal funds to implement these orders at the VA. The bill directly affects VA employees represented by labor organizations and their ability to negotiate workplace terms and conditions. There is no specific funding amount or implementation timeline specified beyond the March 26, 2025, reference date for existing agreements. The measure was introduced by a bipartisan group of House members and referred to the Veterans' Affairs and Oversight and Government Reform committees.

H.Con.Res. 57 is a congressional resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was killed in a hate crime in Illinois in October 2023. The resolution documents that Alfayoumi was stabbed 26 times by a perpetrator motivated by anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian hatred, who was subsequently convicted and sentenced to 53 years in prison. The resolution, introduced by Representative Ramirez and 13 co-sponsors, affirms Congress's position that the United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes and all forms of discrimination based on religion or ethnicity, while recognizing the contributions of Palestinian Americans to U.S. society. This is a non-binding resolution that does not authorize spending or create new law; rather, it serves as an official statement of congressional values and remembrance.

H.Res. 754 is a House resolution that recognizes the psychological harm caused by immigration enforcement activities, particularly those implemented since January 2025. The resolution acknowledges that approximately 5.5 million American citizen children live with undocumented family members and highlights concerns about anxiety, depression, and social isolation affecting immigrants and their families due to enforcement actions. It condemns what it characterizes as ICE tactics that violate constitutional protections, including Fourth Amendment rights and due process protections, and specifically criticizes President Trump and administration officials. The resolution calls on Congress to conduct oversight investigations of ICE detention centers and on federal agencies—specifically the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services—to collect data on and address mental health impacts of immigration enforcement through partnerships with nonprofit organizations. This is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's position rather than enacting law, and it contains no specific funding amounts or implementation timelines.

H.Res. 717 is a symbolic resolution that honors Juan López, a Honduran Catholic priest and human rights advocate who was assassinated on September 14, 2024, in the Bajo Aguán region of Honduras. López was killed for his work defending land rights and opposing corruption, particularly his criticism of local officials involved in bribery schemes with drug traffickers. The resolution expresses the House's grief and support for his family while calling attention to the broader pattern of violence against environmental and land defenders in the region, including at least six other murdered water defenders. The measure urges the U.S. government to support Honduras in establishing anti-corruption mechanisms and an international commission to investigate López's murder, while also increasing American engagement with Honduran human rights communities. This is a non-binding resolution with no direct funding or implementation timeline—it serves primarily to document congressional support for human rights advocacy in Honduras and memorialize López's legacy.

The Equal Tax Act reforms how capital gains and inherited assets are taxed by equalizing treatment with wage income for high earners. The bill limits preferential capital gains tax rates to individuals earning $1 million or less and eliminates the "stepped-up basis" loophole by treating inherited property as taxable sales at fair market value, though heirs can exclude up to $1 million in inherited gains (with an additional 50% exclusion for qualifying family farms and businesses). To ease the transition, the legislation allows heirs to spread capital gains taxes on inherited assets over five years at a reduced interest rate of 45% of the normal rate, starting in 2026. The bill also caps real estate like-kind exchanges at $500,000 annually and restricts the qualified business income deduction to taxpayers earning $1 million or less in taxable income. New IRS reporting requirements take effect January 1, 2026, requiring executors and gift-givers to document inherited and gifted property details.

The Campaign Transparency Act would require political committees to disclose the names and details of all campaign contributors, regardless of donation size. Currently, federal law only requires disclosure of contributions exceeding $200 per year, but this bill eliminates that threshold entirely, meaning even small donations would need to be publicly reported. The legislation affects anyone donating to federal political committees and campaigns, as well as the committees themselves, which would bear the burden of tracking and reporting all contributions. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment with no specified funding mechanism. This change would significantly expand public visibility into campaign finances, though supporters argue it increases transparency while critics contend it could discourage small-dollar giving.

Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination ActThis bill treats certain payments for coordinated expenditures as campaign contributions for purposes of disclosure and reporting requirements.The bill generally defines a coordinated expenditure as a payment made by any person in cooperation with a candidate, an authorized committee of a candidate, a political committee of a political party, or an agent of a candidate or committee. Further, the bill sets forth penalties for willfully violating limits related to making contributions to a candidate for coordinated expenditures.The bill also prohibits a candidate or an individual holding federal office from soliciting, receiving, directing, or transferring funds to or on behalf of certain types of political committees.

This bill prohibits the President from selling, transferring, or exporting certain defense articles or services to Israel, except in specified circumstances. Defense articles covered by the prohibition include BLU-109 bunker busting bombs, Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) assemblies, and 155mm artillery ammunition. Defense services directly related to such articles are also covered. The President may sell, transfer, or export such defense articles or services to Israel if (1) a law is enacted specifying the purposes for which such articles or services may be used, and (2) Israel provides written assurances that the defense articles or services will be used for those specific statutory purposes and in a manner consistent with certain other laws, including international human rights laws.

The Born in the USA Act of 2025 prohibits the federal government from using any taxpayer funds to implement Executive Order 14160, which the bill argues unconstitutionally restricts citizenship for certain children born in the United States. The legislation asserts that birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment and cannot be overridden by executive order, citing the 1898 Supreme Court decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark and noting that federal courts have ruled against the order's constitutionality. The bill affects all federal agencies and departments that might otherwise receive funding to enforce the executive order or any successor policies. No specific funding amount or timeline is provided in the legislation; instead, it broadly blocks all federal appropriations for implementing the order going forward. The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of Democratic lawmakers and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

This bill establishes new protections and requirements for tenants receiving federal rental assistance to organize and collectively advocate for their housing conditions. The legislation applies to roughly two groups: tenants using Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and residents in low-income housing tax credit properties. The bill requires housing agencies and landlords to recognize tenant organizations, respond to tenant concerns within 30 to 60 days, and permit organizing activities such as distributing leaflets and holding meetings on-site. It prohibits retaliation against tenants and organizers, with a legal presumption of retaliation if adverse actions occur within 180 days of organizing activity. The bill funds tenant outreach and technical assistance through grants to nonprofit organizations, including $1 million in expedited funding, and provides $40 per unit annually to resident councils. Tenants gain the right to sue in federal or state court to enforce these protections, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development must establish an enforcement protocol and submit quarterly compliance reports to Congress within one year of enactment.

H.R. 3013 increases federal funding for programs that help homeless veterans access housing, mental health services, job training, and other comprehensive support services. The bill amends existing veterans law to authorize $350 million specifically for fiscal year 2025, and allows for continued funding in future years as needed. This legislation directly benefits homeless veterans by expanding the resources available through the Department of Veterans Affairs to address homelessness in this population. The bill was introduced in April 2025 with bipartisan support from multiple House members and was referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration. While the bill does not mandate spending, it sets a ceiling that Congress can appropriate up to for these vital homeless veteran services.

H.R. 3014 would expand the Department of Veterans Affairs' ability to provide grants to organizations that help homeless veterans. The bill adds new services that grant recipients can offer, including assistance obtaining VA benefits that veterans are eligible for and help accessing other federal, state, or local benefits as well as support from nonprofit organizations. The legislation also clarifies that grant funding can be used for converting temporary housing units into permanent housing. While the bill text provided does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines, it focuses on broadening the VA Secretary's existing grant authority to support a wider range of services for this vulnerable population.