U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jan 2, 2026·Jan 2, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and Politics
Introduced
This bill would require all voters in federal elections to present either a single document that serves as both government photo identification and proof of U.S. citizenship, or two separate documents (one showing citizenship and one showing a photo ID) with matching names. The identification requirements would apply to both in-person and mail-in voting. Voters who cannot meet these requirements could cast provisional ballots, but those ballots would only count if election officials later verify the person's citizenship status. The bill specifies numerous acceptable citizenship documents, including passports, birth certificates, naturalization certificates, and military records. It also increases criminal penalties for providing ballots to non-citizens or assisting non-citizens in voting. The new voting requirements would take effect for the November 2026 general election and all subsequent federal elections.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jan 2, 2026·Jan 2, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Immigration
Introduced
The End H-1B Now Act would eliminate the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations. The bill phases out the program over a decade, starting with a cap of 10,000 visas in fiscal year 2026 and declining by 1,000 visas annually until it reaches zero in fiscal year 2035. During the phase-out, H-1B visas would be restricted to physicians, surgeons, and nurses only, eliminating eligibility for fashion models and workers with "dual intent" (those not committed to maintaining a foreign residence). Additionally, the bill prohibits Medicare-funded medical residency programs from training foreign workers, effectively barring international medical graduates from participating in such federally supported training programs. This legislation would significantly impact technology companies, healthcare facilities, and other industries that rely on temporary foreign talent.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Sep 10, 2025·Sep 10, 2025 — House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A017) Failed by recorded vote: 60 - 372 (Roll no. 255).
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 29, 2025·Jul 29, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsD0R4(4 co-sponsors)
Introduced
This bill makes three major changes to U.S. elections and the census. First, it shifts the decennial census to occur immediately upon the bill's enactment (rather than in years ending in zero) and counts only U.S. citizens for determining congressional representation, potentially affecting how House seats are distributed among states. Second, it requires all voters in federal elections—whether voting in person or by mail—to present government photo identification and proof of U.S. citizenship, with those unable to do so permitted only a provisional ballot that counts only if verified later. Third, it adds criminal penalties for anyone assisting noncitizens in voting or providing ballots to those without proper identification. The citizenship-based voting requirement takes effect for the November 2026 general election and all federal elections thereafter, while the new census would begin immediately upon enactment.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 17, 2025·Jul 18, 2025 — House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 6 - 421 (Roll no. 205).
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 17, 2025·Jul 18, 2025 — House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 104 - 326 (Roll no. 206).
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 17, 2025·Jul 18, 2025 — House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 6 - 422 (Roll no. 207).
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 17, 2025·Jul 18, 2025 — House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 30 - 400 (Roll no. 208).
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 17, 2025·Jul 18, 2025 — House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 353 (Roll no. 209).
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 17, 2025·Jul 18, 2025 — House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 63 - 365 (Roll no. 204).
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 15, 2025·Jul 15, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Environmental ProtectionD0R3(3 co-sponsors)
Introduced
The Clear Skies Act would prohibit weather modification activities within the United States and its territories, defining such activities broadly to include geoengineering, cloud seeding, solar radiation modification, and aerosol releases intended to alter atmospheric composition or affect temperature and precipitation. Violators would face criminal penalties of up to $100,000 in fines and five years in prison, plus civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation from the EPA, with each injection or dispersal counted as a separate offense. The bill requires the EPA, in coordination with the FAA and NOAA, to establish a public reporting system for suspected violations and to investigate and refer substantiated cases to the Department of Justice for prosecution. Additionally, the legislation repeals any existing federal laws, regulations, or executive orders that currently authorize or permit weather modification activities. The law would take effect 90 days after enactment, and there is no specific funding amount allocated in the bill text.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 10, 2025·Jan 21, 2026 — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Alford asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4327, a bill originally introduced by Representative Greene (GA), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
TaxationD1R6(7 co-sponsors)DRBipartisan
Introduced
The "No Tax on Home Sales Act" would eliminate the current dollar limits on how much profit homeowners can exclude from federal taxes when they sell their primary residence. Currently, homeowners can exclude up to $250,000 in gains from taxation (or $500,000 for married couples filing jointly), but this bill would remove those caps entirely, allowing homeowners to exclude all gains from the sale of their principal residence regardless of how much profit they make. The legislation would apply to home sales occurring after the bill is enacted and affects any homeowner selling a primary residence. The bill has no specific funding requirements since it reduces tax revenue rather than spending money. It was introduced in July 2025 and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for consideration.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced May 19, 2025·Dec 18, 2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementD0R44(44 co-sponsors)
Passed
Protect Children’s Innocence Act of 2025This bill establishes federal criminal offenses for providing gender-affirming care to minors. The bill also changes the existing federal criminal offense that prohibits female genital mutilation (FGM) and related conduct. Specifically, the bill makes it a federal crime to knowingly perform or attempt to perform procedures or provide medications (e.g., hormonal treatments) to a minor for the purpose of changing their body to correspond to a sex that differs from their biological sex. The bill provides exceptions for specified types of surgeries or procedures, including those for treating (1) individuals who have both ovarian and testicular tissue or abnormal sex chromosome structure or hormones, or (2) infections or other harms that result from a previous gender-transition procedure. A violation is punishable by a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both. The bill prohibits the arrest or prosecution of an individual who undergoes gender-affirming procedures or medications. Additionally, the bill makes changes to the existing federal criminal prohibition on performing FGM on a minor and related conduct. Among the changes, the bill broadens the scope of prohibited conduct to include the facilitation or consent to FGM by any person (currently, prohibited facilitation or consent applies only to a parent, guardian, or caretaker of the minor). The bill also prohibits the arrest or prosecution of an individual who undergoes FGM. The bill does not change the applicable criminal penalty of a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Mar 5, 2025·Mar 5, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsD0R6(6 co-sponsors)
Introduced
This bill would declare English as the official language of the United States and require federal government official functions to be conducted in English. The legislation establishes that naturalization applicants must be able to read and understand the English language texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and U.S. laws, with all naturalization ceremonies conducted in English. The bill includes exceptions for language teaching, disability accommodations, national security, public health and safety, census activities, crime victim protections, and Native American and Alaskan Native languages. The Secretary of Homeland Security must issue proposed regulations within 180 days establishing uniform English language testing standards for naturalization candidates, and the bill also establishes a National English Language Day. Most provisions take effect 180 days after enactment. The bill does not allocate specific federal funding but requires the Department of Homeland Security to develop new regulatory standards for citizenship testing.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Feb 7, 2025·Feb 7, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
International AffairsD0R17(17 co-sponsors)
Introduced
H.R. 1123 would eliminate the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), an agency that administers American foreign aid programs worldwide. If enacted, the bill would immediately stop all federal funding for USAID's operations and programs as of the date it becomes law. Any unspent money remaining in USAID's accounts would be rescinded (returned to the federal government), while the agency's remaining assets and debts would be transferred to the State Department. The bill was introduced in February 2025 and has been referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations committees. This legislation would fundamentally reshape how the U.S. delivers development assistance and humanitarian aid to other countries, affecting millions of recipients globally and eliminating an agency that has operated since 1961.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jan 13, 2025·Jan 13, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Forces and National SecurityD0R1(1 co-sponsor)
Introduced
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Security Agency's bulk collection telephone records program was unconstitutional and that all federal charges against Edward Snowden should be dropped. (Mr. Snowden disclosed information about the program and was subsequently charged for unauthorized disclosure of national defense information, unauthorized disclosure of classified communication intelligence, and theft of government property).
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jan 9, 2025·Jan 9, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementD0R5(5 co-sponsors)
Introduced
This resolution deems certain conduct of members of antifa as domestic terrorism and designates antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. The resolution calls on the Department of Justice to (1) prosecute crimes of domestic terrorism by antifa, and (2) use all available tools and resources to combat the spread of such terrorism by antifa.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jan 9, 2025·Jun 27, 2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
ImmigrationD0R6(6 co-sponsors)
Passed
Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [sic]This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk. DHS must report on (1) the number of individuals, (2) the nationalities or countries of last residence of these individuals, and (3) the location of the encounters.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jan 9, 2025·May 12, 2025 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesD0R17(17 co-sponsors)
Passed
Gulf of America Act of 2025This bill renames the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and directs federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jan 9, 2025·Jan 9, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Crime and Law EnforcementD0R1(1 co-sponsor)
Introduced
Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2025This bill limits certain actions by the federal government related to the criminal prosecution and sentencing of individuals who are charged with a political protest offense. A political protest offense is a federal criminal offense that arises out of protest activities and is not a crime of violence. The bill also makes other changes that apply more broadly to curtail certain investigations and prosecutions of federal criminal offenses.With respect to individuals who are charged with a political protest offense, the billprohibits pretrial detention, generally requires the federal criminal trial to begin within 70 days of being charged or making an initial appearance before the court, andexpresses the sense of Congress that the sentence imposed should be consistent with the minimum sentence provided by the guideline range applicable to the defendant.With respect to investigations and prosecutions of federal criminal offenses more broadly, the billmakes the United States potentially liable for malicious overprosecution committed by federal investigative or law enforcement officers,limits the use of a national security authority (e.g., the Central Intelligence Agency) against a U.S. citizen,requires federal agencies to disclose whether the United States is or was investigating or surveilling a U.S. citizen when that information is requested under the Freedom of Information Act, and allows a defendant on trial for a criminal offense in the District of Columbia to change the venue of the trial to the U.S. district court that covers his or her primary residence.