This House resolution directs the Speaker of the House to file a lawsuit against the President or executive branch officials over alleged violations of the War Powers Resolution. Specifically, the resolution challenges the President's authority to continue military hostilities against Iran that were reported on March 2, 2026, arguing that these hostilities have exceeded the 60-day limit without congressional authorization as required by law. The resolution also seeks to enforce a prior House concurrent resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from these hostilities. The House's General Counsel would handle the litigation, with authority to hire outside lawyers if needed. The Speaker would be required to notify the House once the lawsuit is filed. No specific funding is requested in the resolution, as it directs the use of existing House legal resources.

This bill establishes a five-year pilot program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to insure mortgages that help homeowners convert basement spaces into safe, rentable housing units. The program will support up to 150,000 mortgages for basement conversion projects, with a focus on properties in areas prone to natural hazards like flooding. The HUD Secretary will work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to identify high-risk areas and may prioritize those locations for the program. All converted basement units must meet state and local building codes and safety standards, and the Secretary will issue regulations to ensure the habitability of these new dwelling units. After the five years, HUD must report to Congress on the program's effectiveness, highlighting successes and problems, identifying regulatory barriers to basement conversions, and recommending whether the program should continue, be reformed, or end.

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove and block a rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that would withdraw a previous guidance document on reopening deposit accounts that consumers had closed. The original guidance, issued in May 2023, addressed how banks should handle requests from consumers to reopen accounts they had previously shut down. The CFPB attempted to withdraw this guidance in May 2025, but this resolution would prevent that withdrawal from taking effect, keeping the original consumer protections in place. If passed by both chambers and signed into law, the resolution would nullify the CFPB's action and ensure that the guidance requiring banks to facilitate account reopening remains enforceable. This legislation affects banks and other financial institutions that handle consumer deposit accounts, as well as consumers seeking to restore access to previously closed accounts.

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.Elements of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by this requirement provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution. (The provision generally requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after the President notifies or is required to notify Congress of such involvement, unless Congress authorizes such use. For more information on the War Powers Resolution, see CRS In Focus 13134.)

BIS Licensing Efficiency Act of 2026This bill establishes a timeline for the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to make decisions on applications for export licenses and establishes certain reporting requirements.Specifically, the bill directs BIS to make a decision on whether to approve an application for an export license and notify the applicant of the decision within 90 days of receiving the application.If no licensing decision is made within 120 days of submission of the application, BIS must notify the applicant of the status of the application, the reason a decision has not been made, and request any additional information necessary to make a decision.BIS must submit quarterly reports to specified congressional committees on the processing of license applications and other requests for authorization for the export, reexport, release, and in-country transfer of controlled items.The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to audit and report to specified congressional committees on the license review process of BIS.

The End Russian Oil Windfalls Act cancels two Treasury Department licenses that allowed Russian crude oil and petroleum products to be sold and delivered to India and other destinations. The bill immediately nullifies these licenses and prohibits the Treasury Department from issuing similar authorizations for Russian oil transactions in the future. Within 30 days of enactment, the President must impose sanctions on Russian individuals and companies involved in oil extraction, refinement, maritime transportation, and other petroleum operations, including asset freezes in the United States and visa revocations for foreign nationals involved in these activities. The bill includes exceptions for humanitarian assistance, food, medicine, and activities necessary to comply with international obligations. Additionally, the State Department must submit detailed reports every 60 days for three years analyzing the impact of the cancelled licenses on Russian oil exports and government revenue, and every 180 days for two years on any involvement by Russian energy companies in the abduction or deportation of Ukrainian civilians.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration. (The executive order exempted certain products, such as civil aircraft and parts, wood pulp, precious metals, energy and energy products, and fertilizers, from this additional tariff.)

H.R. 6879 restricts the sale of the most advanced artificial intelligence chips designed for data centers to countries deemed threats to U.S. national security, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, as well as Hong Kong and Macau. The bill requires export licenses for these advanced chips to all countries in a broader restricted group, but completely denies licenses to entities in countries of concern. However, the law creates an exemption allowing U.S. companies and their overseas subsidiaries to transfer these chips freely if they meet strict approval requirements, including limits on foreign ownership (no more than 10 percent from countries of concern) and robust security and compliance standards. The Commerce Department has 90 days to establish the regulations defining how companies can become "approved U.S. persons" eligible for this exemption and must verify compliance through annual audits. The restrictions automatically expire five years after the law takes effect, and the Commerce Department can update the definition of "advanced chips" every two years as technology evolves, though it must notify Congress 30 days beforehand.

H.Res. 956 is a symbolic resolution that condemns an antisemitic shooting that occurred at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia on December 14, 2025. The resolution expresses the House's strong opposition to this act of violence and extends condolences to the victims, their families, and the Australian people. It affirms the right of all people to worship freely and safely, reiterates the U.S. commitment to combating antisemitism and terrorism, and calls on the Australian government to take action to protect its Jewish community. This is a non-binding resolution that does not appropriate funds or establish new policies, but rather serves as an official statement of congressional sentiment against religious hatred and violence.

H.Res. 943 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for the House to debate and vote on H.J. Res. 117, which relates to a national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025. The resolution expedites consideration of the underlying bill by waiving standard procedural objections and limiting debate to just one hour, equally divided between the chairs of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and their minority counterparts, plus one motion to recommit. This affects all members of Congress and potentially the public, depending on what emergency powers the President seeks to invoke or modify. The resolution requires that once passed, the House must send word to the Senate within one day. In essence, this is a fast-track procedure to move a significant emergency-related measure through the House with minimal procedural delays.

This House resolution condemns President Trump's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted and sentenced to 45 years in prison in June 2024 for leading a major cocaine trafficking conspiracy that sent hundreds of thousands of kilograms of drugs into the United States. The resolution criticizes the pardon as undermining U.S. credibility on anti-corruption and counter-narcotics efforts, contradicting the administration's stated concerns about drug trafficking threats in the Western Hemisphere, and signaling that political influence can override the rule of law. The resolution reaffirms Congress's commitment to partnering with Honduras on security and drug trafficking issues, urges the State Department to strengthen anti-corruption and counter-narcotics efforts through sanctions and law enforcement cooperation, and expresses solidarity with victims of drug trafficking and violence in both countries. The measure also calls for a fair vote count in Honduras's November 2025 election and expresses concern about unauthorized military strikes by the administration.

Stop Illegal Fishing ActThis bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign vessels and persons engaged in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing).The bill directs the President to block and prohibit all transactions involving property (including interests in property) of a covered foreign vessel or person if such property comes within the United States or within the possession or control of a U.S. person. The President must also deny or revoke any visa or other entry documentation issued to or sought by a covered foreign person. Civil and criminal penalties apply to violations, including attempts or conspiracies to violate the sanctions. A covered foreign vessel is any vessel that is registered or operated under the authority of a foreign country and engages in IUU fishing. Covered foreign persons are individuals or entities that are not U.S. persons and knowingly (1) own any vessel that engages in IUU fishing, (2) work as a captain or senior crew member on any vessel that engages in IUU fishing, (3) operate as an entity primarily engaged in IUU fishing, or (4) serve as an officer or senior manager in an entity primarily engaged in IUU fishing.The President may waive the application of these sanctions after notifying Congress that the waiver is important to U.S. national security interests. Other exceptions apply, such as to provide life-saving assistance to a covered vessel.The bill directs the President to periodically report to Congress on efforts to carry out these provisions.

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

The Mortgage Insurance Freedom Act would change how mortgage insurance premiums work for FHA-insured home loans by requiring lenders to stop collecting annual mortgage insurance payments once a borrower's loan balance reaches 78 percent or less of the home's original purchase price or appraised value. This change would primarily benefit homeowners with FHA mortgages by reducing their monthly payments sooner, though there is an exception: if the federal Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund's reserves fall below 2 percent, lenders could continue collecting premiums on mortgages already in the insurance program. The bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish rules and processes within 180 days so borrowers can request to stop paying premiums once they meet the 78 percent threshold, and HUD must conduct outreach to inform homeowners about this option. The new rules would apply only to mortgages endorsed for insurance after the bill's enactment, meaning existing borrowers would not automatically benefit.

H.R. 5329 authorizes the State Department to formally establish and expand its Regional China Officer Program, which currently has 20 officers stationed worldwide to monitor Chinese government activities and help U.S. embassies counter what Congress views as malign Chinese influence. The bill requires the Secretary of State to appoint a Director for the program within 90 days and ensures at least two Regional China Officers are placed in each geographic region of the State Department's operations, with officers selected for their China expertise and Mandarin language skills. The legislation authorizes $2.5 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to expand and manage the program, plus an additional $1.25 million yearly to support related public diplomacy activities. The program itself will expire five years after the law's enactment unless Congress reauthorizes it. The bill aims to strengthen U.S. capacity to track and respond to Chinese activities in trade, infrastructure, technology, and military domains, particularly China's Belt and Road Initiative.

This joint resolution terminates a national emergency that President Biden declared on July 30, 2025, through Executive Order 14323. Under the National Emergencies Act, Congress has the power to override a presidential emergency declaration, and this resolution exercises that authority to end the declared emergency. The resolution was introduced by Representative Meeks and four co-sponsors and was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill does not specify what prompted the original emergency declaration or provide details about its scope. If passed by both chambers of Congress, this resolution would immediately cancel the emergency declaration and any special powers or authorities granted to the President under that designation.

The Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act requires the U.S. State Department, USAID, and Department of Agriculture to ensure that foreign aid commodities—including food, medicine, vaccines, and family planning products—reach their intended recipients before expiring or spoiling, rather than being destroyed. The bill affects American aid organizations and partner countries that receive U.S. assistance, particularly vulnerable populations facing food insecurity, disease, and humanitarian crises. Under the legislation, federal agencies must release necessary funds on an expedited basis to deliver or donate expiring commodities, and they are prohibited from destroying items unless all reasonable efforts to distribute them have been exhausted. The bill also requires the State Department to submit detailed annual reports to Congress describing any commodities that expired or were destroyed, including information about attempted distribution efforts, the reasons they weren't distributed, and the financial costs involved. The bill emphasizes that preventing waste of foreign aid commodities saves lives, protects American farmers and taxpayers, and strengthens U.S. economic interests globally.

This bill directs the U.S. State Department to create a comprehensive strategy to address Haiti's security, economic, and humanitarian crises within 90 days of enactment. The strategy must focus on supporting Haiti's security forces and international partners in combating gang violence, preventing weapons and financial support from reaching gangs, expanding economic opportunities through existing trade programs, and ensuring that solutions are led by Haitian civil society and leadership. The Secretary of State must consult with various U.S. agencies, private sector companies operating in Haiti, and Haitian stakeholders when developing the plan. The bill requires annual progress reports to Congress for five years, tracking improvements in coordination with international partners, implementation of sanctions and aid efforts, and the effectiveness of security assistance to Haiti. Overall, the legislation reflects Congress's view that gang violence in Haiti poses a regional security threat and that any lasting solution must be driven by the Haitian people themselves.

The Burma Genocide Accountability and Protection Act establishes comprehensive U.S. policy to address the humanitarian crisis and alleged genocide against the Rohingya people in Burma. The bill creates a new Special Representative position to coordinate international diplomatic and economic pressure against Burma's military junta, while directing the State Department to provide ongoing humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and internally displaced persons within Burma, along with legal aid support. To ensure accountability, the legislation requires the Secretary of State to pursue justice for genocide and crimes against humanity through evidence collection, investigations, and engagement with international bodies, while supporting efforts to restore citizenship to the Rohingya and hold the military accountable. The bill authorizes $9 million in annual funding through fiscal year 2030 for justice mechanisms and evidence documentation, and mandates that the State Department submit detailed annual reports to Congress for five years on U.S. progress, with unclassified portions made public to ensure transparency and congressional oversight of these efforts.

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.Elements of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by this requirement provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution. (The provision generally requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after the President notifies or is required to notify Congress of such involvement, unless Congress authorizes such use. For more information on the War Powers Resolution, see CRS In Focus 13134.)

This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act. It also provides that the Clerk of the House shall transmit to the Senate a message that the House has passed H.R. 2913 no later than one week after the bill's passage.

H.Res. 462 is a procedural measure that allows the House of Representatives to quickly consider H.J. Res. 91, a joint resolution related to a national emergency declared by the President on April 2, 2025. The resolution streamlines the debate process by limiting discussion to one hour (split equally between majority and minority), waiving various procedural objections, and allowing only one motion to recommit before a final vote. This type of procedural resolution is a standard legislative tool used when Congress wants to expedite consideration of important matters. No funding is allocated in this measure, as it simply sets the rules for how the House will debate and vote on the underlying emergency resolution. The House must send its passage decision to the Senate within one week.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.