The Fiscal State of the Nation Act requires the chairs of the House and Senate Budget Committees to hold an annual joint hearing within 45 days after the Treasury submits its annual financial report. At this hearing, the Comptroller General must present a nonpartisan analysis of the federal government's financial condition, including budget deficits, surpluses, and long-term fiscal projections, based on the Treasury's report. The hearing must be open to the public and media, and all members of Congress may participate, regardless of committee membership. This requirement applies to financial reports submitted on or after the bill's enactment date.
HR 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, modifies how funds from the False Claims Act are deposited into the Crime Victims Fund. It specifies that from 2025 through 2029, certain False Claims Act proceeds (specifically those for qui tam plaintiff payments and government damage reimbursements) cannot be deposited into the fund. This change directly affects the composition of the Crime Victims Fund by excluding these specific revenue streams during the specified period. The bill does not create new benefits or alter victim services; it only adjusts fund allocation rules for existing False Claims Act revenues.
HRES 984 is a symbolic resolution designating January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day." It directly honors all federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers across the United States for their service and sacrifices. The resolution expresses the House's support and gratitude, encourages public observance through ceremonies, and recognizes officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of appreciation.
SRES 576 is a Senate resolution commending the U.S. military operation in Venezuela (codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve) that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife on January 3, 2026. The resolution states the operation removed Maduro from power without U.S. casualties, transported him to face federal charges (including narco-terrorism), and provided a path to democratic transition in Venezuela led by opposition figures. As a symbolic resolution, it has no legal effect and does not impose new policies or change existing laws. The resolution was introduced by multiple Senators and referred to the Foreign Relations Committee.
This bill changes U.S. immigration law to make certain fraud convictions deportable without requiring a minimum fraud loss amount. It targets immigrants (aliens) convicted of fraud against any private individual, fund, corporation, or government entity, removing the previous threshold for deportation. It also adds provisions to revoke citizenship for naturalized citizens convicted of such fraud crimes, requiring courts to cancel their naturalization certificates. The changes apply to fraud committed on or after September 30, 1996, if not previously charged before the bill's enactment.
HR 2641 requires all federal contractors and subcontractors (at every tier) to elect participation in the E-Verify program, which checks the employment eligibility of new hires. This bill amends the 1996 Immigration Act to mandate that every contractor working with federal agencies must use E-Verify for all new employees. It directly affects businesses that contract with the federal government, including those providing services or goods to agencies. The key mechanism is the mandatory election to participate in E-Verify, replacing the current voluntary system for federal contractors.
This bill amends U.S. immigration law to classify certain driving under the influence (DUI) offenses as "aggravated felonies." It specifically targets convictions for DUI causing death or serious injury, regardless of whether the local conviction was labeled a misdemeanor or felony. Non-citizens convicted of such offenses - whether in state, federal, tribal, or local courts - would become inadmissible to the United States. The change applies to all relevant convictions, even if they occurred before the bill's enactment. This policy directly affects non-citizens with these specific DUI convictions, making them subject to immigration penalties like deportation or denial of entry.
HR 6876, the "Protecting Children from Foreign Mutilation Act," imposes visa bans on foreign medical professionals or facilities that provide certain gender-affirming treatments to U.S. minors under 18. It targets foreign physicians or clinics performing "chemical or surgical mutilations" (defined as puberty blockers, hormones, or surgeries altering physical sex characteristics for transgender youth), excluding medically necessary care for intersex conditions or injuries. The bill requires the President to revoke visas for qualifying foreign providers and mandates a report to Congress on enforcement within 180 days. It explicitly excludes detransition treatments and medically necessary care for conditions like intersex variations or trauma. The law applies solely to foreign providers, not U.S. healthcare.
HR 3492, the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, makes it a federal crime to perform genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on minors under 18, except for specific medical reasons. The bill broadly defines prohibited procedures to include gender transition-related surgeries (like hysterectomies or mastectomies) and medical treatments such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones administered to minors. It criminalizes these acts when they occur across state lines, involve payments, or use interstate commerce, while explicitly banning religious tradition as a defense. Exceptions include medically necessary procedures for health emergencies, childbirth, or conditions certified by a physician.
This House resolution (HRES 952) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for Gibraltar's right to determine its own political status as a British Overseas Territory through self-determination. It recognizes Gibraltar's democratic choices - where over 98% of voters chose to remain under British sovereignty in 1967 and 2002 - and highlights Gibraltar's historical role in U.S. military operations, including World War II and NATO missions. The resolution affirms that Gibraltarians' views must be central to any discussions about Gibraltar's future status, while acknowledging the territory's strategic importance to U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean. As a non-binding resolution, it does not alter U.S. policy but formally honors Gibraltar's contributions and right to self-determination under international law.
This bill, the Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025, bans foreign nationals from contributing money to state and local ballot initiatives and referendums. It amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to explicitly include these state and local voting measures under the existing prohibition on foreign contributions for federal elections. The key provision requires that contributions to ballot measures - like state-level policy votes - must not come from foreign individuals or entities. The law would apply to all contributions made after its enactment date.
This bill authorizes the U.S. Department of the Interior to provide funding, contracts, and technical assistance to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations for buffalo restoration and management on tribal lands. It requires the Department to consult with tribes on buffalo-related initiatives and allows tribes to receive surplus buffalo from federal land without cost. The law supports tribes in using buffalo for cultural preservation, subsistence, and economic development through programs like meat processing and habitat management. It explicitly protects tribal treaty rights and mandates that all actions align with tribal laws and management plans.
