This resolution encourages India to pursue an independent investigation into the arrest, incarceration, and death of Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy (also known as Father Stan), a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody on July 5, 2021. The resolution also states that (1) the mistreatment and incarceration of individuals advocating for human rights cannot persist, and (2) freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.

This bill renames a U.S. Postal Service facility located at 2777 Logan Avenue in San Diego, California, from the Southeastern Post Office to the Armando Rodriguez Post Office. The change applies to the specific postal facility serving that San Diego address and would update all federal references to the facility across laws, documents, and records. The bill does not involve any funding, appropriations, or implementation timeline beyond the redesignation itself. It was introduced by Representative Vargas and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a rule by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that withdrew guidance on unlawful and unenforceable contract terms. The resolution specifically targets the agency's May 2025 action to withdraw its 2024 circular that had provided guidance to consumers and businesses about what contract terms might be illegal or unenforceable. If passed, this resolution would prevent the withdrawal from taking effect, meaning the original consumer protection guidance would remain in force. The measure affects the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, financial service providers, and consumers who rely on the agency's guidance about their contractual rights. No specific funding is allocated in this resolution, as it operates through the expedited congressional review process established by the Congressional Review Act.

This resolution recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates, and encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo.

H.R. 8316 would impose a one-time “wealth tax” of 14.25% on the amount that certain U.S.-connected individuals and some trusts have in net worth above $10,000,000, using their net worth as of the date the law is enacted. It applies to U.S. citizens or residents and to non-grantor portions of domestic trusts, and it can also reach non-grantor portions of foreign trusts if they can be allocated to U.S. citizen or resident beneficiaries. “Net worth” would be calculated using the fair market value of assets minus bona fide liabilities, and for individuals it would exclude the value of a principal residence and related acquisition debt. The bill directs the Treasury to issue regulations to carry it out, but it does not specify a separate collection or spending timeline in the provided text.

The Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act allows the Attorney General to appoint experienced immigration law experts as temporary immigration judges for renewable six-month terms to help reduce the backlog of pending cases in immigration courts. The bill permits appointments from a pool of qualified candidates including former immigration judges, appellate judges, administrative law judges, and Department of Justice attorneys with at least ten years of immigration law experience. These temporary judges would have the same authority as permanent immigration judges but would be subject to oversight, required training (minimum 8 weeks initially plus ongoing training), and term limits of up to two years of consecutive service, with a three-year waiting period before reappointment. The legislation emphasizes that these temporary appointments are intended to supplement, not replace, the hiring of permanent immigration judges and stresses the importance of judges having extensive knowledge of immigration law due to the complex and high-stakes nature of these cases. The bill contains no specific funding authorization or implementation timeline beyond the six-month renewal structure for individual appointments.

The Fed Integrity and Independence Act of 2025 prohibits senior Federal Reserve officials—including Board of Governors members, Federal Reserve Bank presidents, and the First Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York—from simultaneously holding other positions appointed by the President, even if they are on leave from those positions. The bill aims to protect the Federal Reserve's independence from political pressure by preventing executive branch officials from serving in these dual roles. The legislation immediately terminates anyone currently serving in these Federal Reserve positions who would become ineligible under the new rules. No new funding is authorized, and the bill takes effect upon enactment with no specified implementation timeline beyond the immediate termination provision.

H.R. 5340 would prevent the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from sharing personal information about individuals with immigration enforcement agencies unless the person provides written consent in their preferred language. The bill applies to all HUD records and also prohibits HUD from forcing public housing agencies to disclose such information to immigration authorities, regardless of whether someone is in the country legally or illegally. Within 90 days of the law taking effect, HUD would be required to report to Congress on how it will comply with these restrictions, confirm that records are secure, explain how records were previously shared with immigration agencies, and describe its enforcement plan. This legislation would primarily affect immigrants and mixed-status families who rely on federally-assisted housing, protecting their privacy by creating a wall between housing assistance programs and immigration enforcement operations.

The Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act addresses severe water pollution in two cross-border rivers—the Tijuana River and the New River—by establishing two coordinated federal restoration programs under EPA administration to tackle problems including untreated sewage flows, contaminated stormwater, and ecosystem damage that have caused over 1,000 consecutive beach closures and public health threats. The legislation requires the EPA to appoint program directors within 180 days and develop comprehensive water quality action plans within one year that prioritize wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and contamination removal while coordinating across federal, state, tribal, local, and Mexican agencies. The bill authorizes $50 million annually from 2026 through 2036 to provide grants and technical assistance for restoration projects in both watersheds and grants the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission authority to construct and operate approved infrastructure projects on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border in cooperation with Mexican entities. This legislation aims to protect public health, restore fish and wildlife habitat, and enhance recreation in these cross-border regions through coordinated international collaboration.

This resolution encourages India to pursue an independent investigation into the arrest, incarceration, and death of Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy (also known as Father Stan), a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody on July 5, 2021. The resolution also states that (1) the mistreatment and incarceration of individuals advocating for human rights cannot persist, and (2) freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.

The Housing Stability for Dreamers Act removes barriers that prevent DACA recipients (people granted temporary protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program) from obtaining mortgages and housing assistance. Specifically, the bill amends federal housing programs—including FHA loans, Rural Housing Service loans, and mortgage purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—to explicitly prohibit these agencies from denying eligibility or imposing different terms based on a borrower's DACA status. The legislation also clarifies that DACA recipients who are veterans remain eligible for VA housing loan benefits. The bill does not include specific funding amounts or implementation timelines, and applies to DACA recipients who had been approved as of the bill's introduction date.

This resolution recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates, and encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo.

Credit Union Board Modernization Act This bill reduces the required frequency of meetings held by the board of directors of certain credit unions. Under the bill, new credit unions and credit unions with a low soundness rating must meet monthly, as required under current law. All other credit unions must hold at least six meetings annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter.