Virginia Foxx

This bill amends federal disaster relief law to streamline recovery processes following major disasters. It exempts vessels from certain maritime shipping restrictions for up to 180 days after a disaster declaration to speed up relief supplies, and suspends prevailing wage requirements (Davis-Bacon Act) for disaster repair projects. The legislation creates Emergency Recovery Boards that must be established within 30 days of each disaster type, composed of federal agencies, state and local officials, and congressional representatives, with requirements to submit recommendations within 30 and 90 days on removing recovery barriers. The bill also clarifies that environmental compliance with water pollution, air quality, and endangered species laws applies to disaster recovery projects, and allows federal disaster assistance to cover technological improvements to damaged facilities that were already scheduled for installation before the disaster occurred.

The Spending Safeguard Act would require the Office of Management and Budget to place spending caps on federal direct spending programs that lack a specific authorized funding level in law. The caps would be set at 120 percent of a program's estimated six-year cost for defense, health, income security, and veterans benefits programs, and 110 percent for all other programs. The Director of OMB would maintain public scorecards tracking spending against these limits, with the Treasury Department reporting monthly spending data and OMB issuing biannual reports to Congress. If a program reaches its spending cap, agencies would be prohibited from obligating new funds to that program after a 30-day notice period, and federal agencies must inform program participants that their benefits could be affected by this limitation. The bill exempts Medicare and Social Security from these requirements and requires no new appropriations to implement.

The Robo COP Act directs the Federal Trade Commission to update the national do-not-call registry rules to block political robocalls from reaching people who have listed their phone numbers on the registry. The bill defines politically-oriented robocalls as automated recorded messages designed to promote candidates, campaign for political issues, solicit political donations, or that mention a candidate's name. The FTC must finalize these regulatory changes within 180 days of the law's enactment. This legislation would affect political campaigns, advocacy groups, and any organizations that currently use robocalls for political purposes, as well as the millions of Americans who have opted into the do-not-call registry seeking to limit unwanted calls. No specific funding is allocated in the bill since it requires regulatory action rather than direct government spending.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the House of Representatives to consider on the same day without a two-thirds vote any resolution reported by the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of June 5, 2026, relating to a measure providing for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S.Con.Res.33. Specifically, the resolution waives a House Rule requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House.

This resolution recognizes the 175th anniversary of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, which was founded on May 15, 1851, as the Adelphean Society at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, making it the first secret society for college women. The resolution acknowledges the sorority's six founders and notes that it now has over 290,000 lifetime members across more than 220 chapters at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The resolution highlights Alpha Delta Pi's contributions to society, including raising over $1 million annually for Ronald McDonald House, logging over 300,000 community service hours yearly, and counting notable alumnae such as Academy Award winners, Emmy winners, Grammy winners, bestselling authors, Olympic athletes, and sitting members of Congress. The resolution congratulates the sorority on its anniversary and recognizes its members' commitment to personal growth, friendship, and community service. No funding or specific implementation timelines are included in this resolution, as it is ceremonial legislation honoring the organization's milestone anniversary.

This bill requires hospitals to use unique identifiers when billing for services provided at off-campus outpatient departments, aiming to make medical billing more transparent for patients and insurers. Under the law, group health plans and insurers cannot pay claims from hospitals for services at these off-site outpatient locations unless the claim includes a distinct identifier showing exactly where the care was provided. Hospitals are also barred from billing patients directly for such services unless they have obtained and used this identifier. The bill directs the Department of Labor to create a system for reporting suspected violations within one year of enactment and allows the Secretary to impose daily fines, ranging from $300 for small hospitals with 30 or fewer beds to $5,500 for larger hospitals, for noncompliance. The changes would take effect for health plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and the Department of Labor is tasked with issuing regulations to implement the law.

The Workforce Investments Accountability Act overhauls how states and local areas measure and report the performance of federal workforce development programs. The bill requires states to track whether program participants find and keep jobs, complete training, and earn higher wages, then report this data publicly in standardized formats broken down by provider type, credential earned, and participant demographics. The federal government and states will set performance targets through a collaborative process, with financial incentives—top-performing states receive additional funds while those missing 80% of targets face penalties up to 10% of funding—and local areas failing targets for multiple years must reorganize their services or replace leadership. States must also ensure at least 50% of local workforce funding goes directly to training services, and the Department of Labor will provide technical assistance to help states meet these new requirements within 12 months.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

This bill requires permanent debarment of child care providers who commit fraud from receiving federal child care funding. The legislation amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act to mandate that the Department of Health and Human Services permanently ban any child care provider found guilty of fraud, including submitting false statements, misrepresenting services or enrollment, operating without proper licensing, or making improper expenditures of federal funds. The bill also creates cross-program enforcement, meaning providers banned from the Child and Adult Care Food Program for fraud would automatically be banned from child care block grant funding, and vice versa. The legislation affects child care providers nationwide who receive federal assistance through these programs, as well as families who rely on federally-funded child care services. The bill does not include specific funding amounts or implementation timelines, as it focuses on establishing permanent fraud prevention measures within existing federal child care programs.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

H.R. 6188 would designate "Here Rests in Honored Glory," a composition by Donald B. Miller, as the official national hymn of the United States. The bill amends federal law (title 36 of the U.S. Code) to add this designation alongside other national symbols. The legislation does not involve any federal funding or specific implementation timeline—it is purely a symbolic measure that establishes a new official hymn for the country. This bill would affect all Americans by establishing a new national symbol, though it has no direct practical impact on government operations or budgets. Representative Virginia Foxx introduced the bill in November 2025.

The Union Members Right to Know Act requires labor unions to provide members with greater transparency about union agreements and governance. Specifically, unions must share copies of their collective bargaining agreements with affected employees either directly or through their website within 18 months of the law's enactment, and they must provide members with copies of the union's constitution and bylaws along with a summary of federal labor laws governing unions. The bill affects all unionized workers and union leadership, requiring unions to distribute this information through mail, email, or their websites within 30 days of a new member joining and annually to existing members. Union leaders must certify compliance with these new disclosure requirements to the Department of Labor within 180 days and annually thereafter. The Secretary of Labor is given 180 days to issue regulations implementing the law.

This resolution appoints Representative Fong to serve on the House Committee on Homeland Security. The resolution is a standard procedural measure used by the House of Representatives to fill committee positions when needed. It affects Mr. Fong, who will gain the responsibilities and voting rights that come with committee membership, and potentially impacts the committee's work on national security issues. No funding is involved in this resolution, and the appointment takes effect immediately upon passage. Committee assignments like this are routine House business that help ensure all standing committees have the proper membership to conduct their oversight and legislative work.

This House resolution sets up the rules for voting on eight separate pieces of legislation in a single package. The legislation includes three joint resolutions that would overturn Bureau of Land Management decisions restricting oil and gas development in Alaska and Wyoming, a resolution condemning socialism, a bill to lift restrictions on natural gas exports and imports, a bill requiring a report on U.S. petrochemical refineries, and two bills that would override Washington D.C.'s criminal justice reforms by requiring mandatory detention and cash bail for certain crimes. The resolution affects energy companies seeking expanded drilling rights, natural gas exporters and importers, and the criminal justice system in Washington D.C. Each piece of legislation gets one hour of debate equally divided between Republicans and Democrats, with most oversight handled by the Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Oversight committees. The resolution was passed by the House on November 18, 2025, and moves these bills forward for final votes without the usual procedural hurdles.

H.R. 5749 requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit annual reports to Congress detailing how federal employees use "official time"—hours spent on union representative duties while on the government payroll. Starting March 31 each year, these reports must include data on total official time granted, costs to taxpayers, specific activities performed, agency workspace designated for union work, and explanations when an agency's official time use increases. The bill affects all federal agencies with unionized workforces and their employees, requiring them to submit detailed usage data by December 31 each year. The Office of Personnel Management must issue guidance to agencies within 180 days of the law's enactment, and the reporting requirements take effect six months after passage.

SOAR Act Improvements ActThis bill reauthorizes through FY2032 and modifies the District of Columbia (DC) Opportunity Scholarship Program, which is a federal program that funds private school scholarships for low-income students in DC.Under the program, the Department of Education (ED) issues grants to nonprofit organizations to pay for income-qualified DC residents to attend DC private elementary or secondary schools of their choice. The bill expands the program to include pre-kindergarten students and authorizes ED to renew grants for up to five years without a new application. Current law requires nonprofits to ensure that if more scholarship students apply to a particular school than the school can accommodate, students will be randomly selected for admission. The bill specifies that this only applies if random selection would not interfere with the school's regular admission standards or procedures.Current law also requires schools to be properly accredited in order to participate in the program (i.e., enroll scholarship students). The bill authorizes a nonparticipating school to enroll scholarship students provided it obtains accreditation within five years of first pursuing participation in the program.The bill also makes other administrative changes to the program, including (1) authorizing the majority of voting members of a nonprofit’s board to live in the DC metropolitan area, rather than in DC itself; (2) removing a cap on the use of funds for tutoring students; and (3) directing ED and the mayor of DC to periodically evaluate and publicly report on the program.

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts against Israel. Specifically, IHEs may not engage in a commercial action intended to limit commercial relations with Israel, or with an entity licensed by, regulated by, or organized under the laws of Israel, that is not based on a valid business reason. Further, IHEs receiving, or applying to receive, Title VI funds (federal funding for foreign language and international education programs) must annually certify that (1) students and faculty are allowed to participate in academic programs located in Israel in the same manner and under the same terms and conditions as programs in other foreign countries, and (2) students and faculty at postsecondary institutions located in Israel may participate in such IHE’s academic programs in the same manner and under the same terms and conditions as students and faculty from other foreign countries.

This resolution adopts H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, as amended by the Senate. Specifically, upon the resolution's passage, the House is deemed to have agreed to the Senate amendment and passed H.R. 4.

This resolution sets up the procedural rules for the House to consider a Senate-amended version of H.R. 1, a budget reconciliation bill. The resolution allows the House to immediately take up and vote on whether to accept the Senate's changes to the original House bill without any procedural obstacles or amendments. The debate on accepting the Senate amendment is limited to one hour, with time split equally between the chairs and ranking members of the Budget and Ways and Means committees. This is a "rule" that streamlines the legislative process, typically used when leadership wants to quickly move legislation to final passage. The resolution was adopted on July 3, 2025, meaning the House can now proceed directly to a vote on the Senate's version of the reconciliation bill.