Tim Moore

The LABEL Act amends federal food labeling law to require fish sellers to clearly disclose whether their product is farm-raised or wild-caught and where it comes from. The labeling must appear in a conspicuous location on the package in a font size at least as large as other text describing the fish, and the country of origin and farming method must be displayed together rather than separately. For packaged fish, this information must appear on the front of the package. The requirement applies to all fish sold to consumers and takes effect one year after the bill becomes law. This change affects fish producers, distributors, and retailers, who will need to update their labeling practices to comply with the new standards.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Army to create an Army Quantum Readiness and Advanced Computing Initiative designed to prepare the military branch for integrating quantum computing and related advanced technologies into its operations, intelligence gathering, logistics, and command systems. The initiative would identify practical military applications for quantum computing and related technologies, assess what infrastructure upgrades the Army needs to support these systems, evaluate ways to speed up transitioning quantum technology from research into actual military use, and develop a workforce strategy to support quantum computing expertise within the Army. The bill also authorizes the Secretary to establish demonstration projects to test advanced computing systems and quantum capabilities. Within 270 days of the bill's enactment, the Secretary must report to Congress on the Army's quantum readiness needs, recommended infrastructure investments, workforce requirements, proposed pilot projects, and any new authorities needed to accelerate the Army's quantum readiness efforts.

This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of American Legion Baseball and its national championship tournament, which has operated since 1926 and has produced 82 Baseball Hall of Famers while serving youth ages 13 to 19 across all 50 states and Canada. The resolution honors Shelby, North Carolina, which has served as the permanent home of the American Legion World Series since 2011, hosting the annual tournament at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium and investing in facility improvements including covered seating and tournament headquarters. The legislation commends the volunteers, coaches, and residents of Shelby for their commitment to the program and acknowledges that the tournament has grown significantly, with attendance exceeding 100,000 fans in a single year and games broadcast nationally on ESPN. The resolution emphasizes American Legion Baseball's role in developing character, teamwork, sportsmanship, and patriotism in young athletes while honoring military service. This is a ceremonial resolution with no funding or policy changes, simply expressing the House's recognition and appreciation for this youth baseball program's century-long history.

H.R. 9992, the HUD Disaster Information Improvement Act, requires three federal agencies—the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Small Business Administration—to create a formal agreement to share disaster relief data and information with each other. The bill aims to make disaster recovery programs more efficient while reducing waste, fraud, and abuse across these agencies' disaster relief efforts. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, HUD must submit a report to Congress describing opportunities for increased collaboration and improved efficiency among the three agencies in managing disaster recovery programs. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or establish a particular timeline for implementing the data-sharing agreement beyond the report deadline.

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office, the federal government's main auditing agency, to investigate and report on employee turnover at FEMA's case management division within 180 days of the law's enactment. The report must examine the turnover rate for FEMA caseworkers, how long they typically stay employed, and what steps FEMA is taking to reduce departures. Additionally, the report must detail how many FEMA employees are temporarily assigned to disaster recovery work, how long those assignments last, and how frequently reassignments occur, with the data broken down by employment type such as full-time, part-time, temporary, and contract workers. The bill does not specify any funding amounts or establish new programs, but rather requires fact-finding and transparency about FEMA's workforce management practices during disaster response operations.

This resolution supports the designation of National Tire Safety Week. The resolution also encourages people to educate themselves and others on the importance of regularly inspecting and maintaining a vehicle's tires.

The Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct a comprehensive study on new technologies for recycling spent nuclear fuel within 90 days of enactment. The study will examine the practicability, costs, benefits, and risks of recycling spent fuel from temporary storage sites across the country, comparing different recycling methods and facility configurations with current long-term storage approaches. The research will also evaluate how recycled fuel could be used in commercial reactors, advanced nuclear reactors, and medical or industrial applications, while assessing impacts on communities currently storing spent fuel and identifying any regulatory gaps in nuclear waste management. The Secretary must submit a public report to Congress within one year that is no longer than 120 pages and includes findings, policy recommendations, and remaining technical and economic challenges to commercializing fuel recycling. This legislation affects nuclear utility companies, research institutions, communities with nuclear waste storage sites, and the broader nuclear energy industry by establishing a roadmap for potentially reducing the nation's long-term nuclear waste storage burden.

This bill gives priority consideration for federal grant funding to local law enforcement agencies that report information about gang-related crimes to the FBI. Specifically, it amends the Byrne-JAG grant program, which provides federal money to state and local governments for criminal justice initiatives, to reward jurisdictions that include gang affiliation data in their crime reports to the FBI's National Gang Intelligence Center. The legislation targets cities and counties working to combat gang violence by creating an incentive for them to systematically track and report suspected gang-related offenses at the federal level. No specific funding amounts or timelines are included in the bill text. The measure is intended to improve federal gang crime data collection while encouraging local police departments to participate more actively in the FBI's gang intelligence efforts.

This bill amends immigration law to ban individuals from entering the United States if they have committed serious violations of religious freedom. Specifically, it targets foreign government officials responsible for severe religious persecution and any individuals anywhere outside the U.S. who have directed, authorized, significantly supported, or participated in violations of religious freedom. The State Department would be required to maintain and publicly post a list of names and countries involved in these cases, though the Secretary of State can withhold specific names if doing so would harm U.S. foreign policy interests. In those cases where names are withheld, the State Department must report to Congress every six months explaining the reason for the exclusion. The bill uses the definition of religious freedom violations from the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 as the standard for determining who qualifies for the visa ban.

The Unlocking Homeownership Act amends federal tax law to allow people to withdraw money from 529 college savings plans to help purchase their first home. Under current law, withdrawals from these education savings accounts for non-education purposes face tax penalties, but this bill eliminates that penalty for qualified first-time homebuyers who use the funds to buy or build a principal residence. The beneficiary must use the withdrawn funds within 120 days and can include funds not just for themselves but also for spouses, children, grandchildren, and ancestors. If a home purchase is delayed or canceled due to a qualified disaster, the withdrawn funds can be transferred back into a 529 plan or an ABLE account (used for people with disabilities) without penalty. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment and includes a provision allowing people who withdrew funds for disaster-affected home purchases to recontribute those funds back into their savings accounts over an extended timeframe.

The Protecting Child Sex Trafficking Victim Witnesses Act strengthens legal protections for children who testify against human traffickers. The bill requires the Attorney General to develop victim-centered guidance within 18 months addressing safe travel, lodging, testimony accommodations, and safety planning for these young witnesses. The guidance must then be distributed to all U.S. Attorney offices and incorporated into training for law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges. The bill also modernizes federal laws to allow child victims to provide testimony through digital recordings in addition to traditional videotape and expands grant programs to help states implement these protective measures. Overall, the legislation aims to reduce the trauma child trafficking victims experience while participating in criminal cases against their exploiters.

The No Bounties on Badges Act authorizes the Attorney General to offer financial rewards to people who provide information leading to the arrest or conviction of individuals who place bounties on law enforcement officers or offer money to harm or kill them. The law applies to these crimes committed anywhere in the world and also covers cases where someone tries to prevent or stop such a bounty scheme. The bill primarily affects law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and the public by creating an incentive structure to report threats against police officers. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or timelines, but it amends existing federal reward authority under federal law to add bounty-related crimes to the list of offenses for which rewards can be offered.

H.Res. 984 is a symbolic resolution that designates January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day." The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support and gratitude for federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers across the country, honoring those who have made sacrifices in service of public safety and the rule of law. The measure specifically recognizes officers who have died in the line of duty and acknowledges acts of heroism by the law enforcement community. The resolution encourages all Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that demonstrate respect and appreciation for law enforcement. This is a non-binding resolution with no direct funding or implementation requirements—it serves as an official statement of congressional support for law enforcement.

H.R. 6805 expands the federal government's advanced reactor demonstration program to accelerate the testing and development of next-generation nuclear technologies, including fourth-generation reactors (like sodium-cooled fast reactors and molten salt reactors), small modular reactors generating up to 500 megawatts of electricity, and specialized micro-reactors producing up to 10 megawatts for remote or specialized uses. The bill requires demonstrations at a minimum of 10 different sites and allows these projects to take place on non-federal facilities, opening opportunities beyond Department of Energy-owned properties. The legislation encourages the Department of Energy to partner with private companies and research institutions through cost-sharing arrangements to increase the efficiency and scope of these development efforts. This bill targets investors and companies in the advanced nuclear sector, research institutions, and communities that could host demonstration sites, while positioning the U.S. to commercialize innovative reactor technologies faster.

The SALAMANDER Act streamlines the permit process for water-related recovery projects in areas hit by natural disasters. Under current law, federal agencies must conduct lengthy environmental consultations to ensure recovery activities don't harm endangered species, which can delay rebuilding efforts. This bill allows the Army Corps of Engineers to issue general permits for post-disaster recovery activities in presidentially declared disaster zones if federal agencies have pre-approved those activities through "programmatic consultation" and determined they won't harm endangered species or their habitats when using approved best management practices. These expedited permits would last for 18 months from the disaster declaration, and individual species consultations would not be required for projects following the approved guidelines. The bill requires coordination with state fish and wildlife agencies within 30 days of a disaster declaration and directs the Corps to establish consistent national guidance across its districts to ensure uniform implementation.

This bill creates a new position called the Chief Critical Minerals Negotiator within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to focus exclusively on securing America's supply of critical minerals like rare earth elements. The negotiator will conduct trade negotiations, enforce trade agreements, and address unfair practices by other countries that threaten U.S. access to these materials, which are essential for defense systems, advanced technology, and infrastructure. The bill recognizes that the United States relies heavily on foreign sources of critical minerals, making the economy and military vulnerable to supply disruptions and economic pressure from other nations. Starting September 30, 2026, and every year thereafter, the Chief Negotiator must report to Congress on the trade practices of major trading partners and countries posing supply chain risks, identifying whether their actions violate trade agreements or threaten U.S. national security. Within 30 days of each report, the negotiator must also submit a plan outlining specific actions to address any problematic practices discovered.

The Flight Risk Reduction Act would change federal bail law to create a presumption that non-citizens and non-permanent residents are dangerous and likely to flee before trial, making it harder for them to be released while awaiting court proceedings. Currently, judges decide whether to detain or release defendants based on individual circumstances; this bill would shift that burden so non-citizens would have to prove by "clear and convincing evidence" that they pose no danger and won't flee, a much higher standard than the current approach. The bill specifically states that ties to family or employment in the United States cannot be used to overcome this presumption. The legislation would apply immediately upon passage with no specified funding requirements, as it primarily changes legal standards rather than creating new programs. The bill was introduced in December 2025 by House Republicans and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

No Budget, No Pay ActThis bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid in a fiscal year until both chambers approve the budget resolution and pass all regular appropriations bills for that fiscal year. Retroactive pay is prohibited for such a period.This bill takes effect on September 29, 2027.

Disaster Relief Continuity Act of 2025This bill provides appropriations to continue certain disaster relief programs and activities during a government shutdown in FY2026.Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for any period during FY2026 in which interim or full-year appropriations are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown). The bill provides the appropriations for carrying out certain activities under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, includingproviding financial and operational support for declared major disasters and emergencies, including individual assistance, direct aid, and necessary life-saving and life-sustaining activities;covering the salaries and expenses of essential FEMA personnel directly involved in disaster response, recovery, mitigation; and grant disbursement; andcontinuing payments and grants for existing, federally-funded disaster recovery projects.The funds provided by this bill are available until the earlier of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2027.The funds may not be used for or nonessential administrative functions, new policy development, or nondisaster-related training or travel.

The Judicial Accountability for Public Safety Act of 2025 would allow individuals to sue judges and magistrates in civil court if they can prove a judicial officer acted with intentional disregard for public safety or gross negligence when making bond or sentencing decisions. Victims injured by such judicial decisions could seek monetary damages, including punitive damages intended to punish the judge. The bill applies to federal judges as well as state and local judges handling criminal cases. However, the legislation includes a safeguard stating it does not apply to judicial decisions made in good faith or within normal judicial discretion, and it removes traditional judicial immunity protections that would normally shield judges from such lawsuits. The bill contains no specific funding or timeline provisions.

Securing our Border ActThis bill addresses issues concerning border security and immigration, including by transferring unobligated funds from the Internal Revenue Service to certain border-related projects.Specifically, the bill transfers certain unobligated funds previously appropriated for tax enforcement activities (e.g., collecting owed taxes and conducting criminal investigations) to fund (1) nonintrusive inspection systems along the northern border and southwest border of the United States, and (2) the construction of a border wall system along the southwest border.The bill also authorizes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to pay recruitment, retention, and relocation bonuses, subject to various requirements and limitations. For example, a relocation bonus may not exceed 15% of the agent's annual basic bay and must be conditioned on the agent agreeing to serve for at least three years at the new duty station.The bill also modifies the treatment of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) arriving by land from a country next to the United States. Specifically, if such an individual is not clearly entitled to admission into the United States, the Department of Justice must (1) return the individual to that neighboring country or a safe third country while removal proceedings are pending, or (2) detain the individual while the individual's asylum application is under consideration. (Current law authorizes DOJ to return the individual to the neighboring country but does not require such action or detention.)

Tailored Regulatory Updates for Supervisory Testing Act of 2025 or the TRUST Act of 2025This bill permits additional small insured depository institutions that are considered well-capitalized and well-managed (per their most recent examination) to qualify for less frequent examinations conducted by federal financial regulators. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum asset level that qualifies an institution for less frequent examinations from less than $3 billion to less than $6 billion.

The Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act would add a new federal crime that imposes an additional mandatory minimum sentence of at least one year in prison for anyone who uses fire or incendiary devices while committing certain federal offenses involving property damage, obstruction of government operations, or public endangerment. The bill specifically lists burning the United States flag as an example of conduct that could trigger these enhanced penalties. This legislation applies to individuals convicted of federal crimes who use fire as part of their criminal activity, and would take effect immediately upon passage. The bill includes a safeguard stating it does not apply to conduct protected by the First Amendment, though this limitation may create legal tension given that flag burning has been ruled constitutionally protected speech by the Supreme Court when done as pure political expression.

This resolution supports the designation of National Tire Safety Week. The resolution also encourages people to educate themselves and others on the importance of regularly inspecting and maintaining a vehicle's tires.

Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act or the DLARAThis bill modifies the Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan program to require additional oversight and reports regarding the program.First, the bill requires the SBA to report monthly on the operation of the disaster loan program. (Currently, the SBA must report only during the applicable period for a major disaster.) The report must estimate the date on which available funding for such loans will reach 10% of the most recent appropriation and the date on which the funds will be depleted. If a report is not submitted by the required date, no funds may be appropriated for official travel by the SBA Administrator until the report is submitted. Second, the President's annual budget must include separate statements regarding the appropriations request for SBA disaster loans and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), including explanations for any difference between the amount requested and the 10-year average cost for such loans.Third, the SBA must notify Congress when the balance of amounts available for disaster loans is less than 10% of the 10-year average annual cost provided in the most recent presidential budget.Finally, the bill requires additional oversight of the disaster loan program, includingGovernment Accountability Office reports on the disbursement of disaster loans and the cost of specified SBA rules that modified the loan program; andan SBA report on its actions to improve forecasting, data quality, and budget assumptions for the cost of disaster loans.