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signed · Texas · House Aug 19, 2025

HR 1316: Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Commerce to issue an annual report to Congress on export license applications and end-use checks for specific foreign entities. The report must include details like applicant names, item descriptions (including export control codes), end-user locations, license decisions, and results of compliance checks, while protecting confidential information. It specifically applies to entities in certain countries (Country Group D:5) listed on U.S. export control sanctions lists. The goal is to increase transparency in export licensing without disclosing sensitive enforcement details.
Ronny Jackson (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 1596: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

This bill renames Texas's Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge" to honor 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, a Houston resident who loved animals and was murdered in 2024. The change updates all official references to the refuge in federal records, maps, and documents. It directly affects the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge and its administrative designation. The bill is procedural, making a formal name change without altering conservation policies or funding.
John Cornyn (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Texas · House Jul 24, 2025

HR 4: Rescissions Act of 2025

Rescissions Act of 2025 This act rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided to the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), various independent and related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.  The rescissions were proposed by the President under procedures included in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress using specified procedures, and the rescissions must be enacted into law to take effect.  Specifically, the act rescinds funds that were provided to the State Department or the President for Contributions to International Organizations; Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities; Global Health Programs (excluding funds for programs addressing HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, nutrition, or maternal and child health); Migration and Refugee Assistance; the Complex Crises Fund; the Democracy Fund; the Economic Support Fund (excluding funds for assistance to Jordan, Egypt, or the Countering PRC Influence Fund); Contributions to the Clean Technology Fund; International Organization and Programs; Development Assistance (excluding funds for Feed the Future Innovation Labs, the Countering PRC Influence Fund, or commodity-based food aid); Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia; International Disaster Assistance (excluding funds for commodity-based food aid); and Transition Initiatives. The act also rescinds funds that were provided for  USAID Operating Expenses, the Inter-American Foundation, the U.S. African Development Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds State Department, USAID, and agencies by rescinding $9.4B unobligated funds, directly reducing government spending on public programs.95% confidence
Steve Scalise (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · Senate Jul 16, 2025

S 331: HALT Fentanyl Act

Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the HALT Fentanyl Act This act permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. Under the act, offenses involving fentanyl-related substances are triggered by the same quantity thresholds and subject to the same penalties as offenses involving fentanyl analogues (e.g., offenses involving 100 grams or more trigger a 10-year mandatory minimum prison term). Additionally, the act establishes a new, alternative registration process for certain schedule I research. The act also makes several other changes to registration requirements for conducting research with controlled substances, including permitting a single registration for related research sites in certain circumstances, waiving the requirement for a new inspection in certain situations, and allowing a registered researcher to perform certain manufacturing activities with small quantities of a substance without obtaining a manufacturing registration. Finally, the act expresses the sense that Congress agrees with the interpretation of the Controlled Substances Act in United States v. McCray , a 2018 case decided by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. In that case, the court held that butyryl fentanyl, a controlled substance, can be considered an analogue of fentanyl even though, under the Controlled Substances Act, the term controlled substance analogue specifically excludes a controlled substance.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticePlaces fentanyl in Schedule I, increasing penalties for offenses, expanding criminalization per CSA enforcement.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareClassifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I (no medical use), restricting access to potential treatments and limiting healthcare options.95% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 31 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · House Jul 4, 2025

HR 1: An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

# Summary of Legislative Document This document is a comprehensive appropriations bill containing multiple titles with specific funding allocations for various government programs. The key sections include: ## Title II: Department of Defense Appropriations - Contains extensive funding for military readiness, modernization, and capabilities - Total funding: $100+ billion across multiple defense programs - Key focus areas: * Military personnel quality of life improvements * Shipbuilding and naval capabilities * Missile defense systems and hypersonic technologies * Munitions production and defense supply chain resiliency * Cybersecurity and advanced technologies * Nuclear forces modernization * Indo-Pacific Command capabilities * Military construction and infrastructure ## Title III: Financial Regulation - Adjusts funding caps for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection - Rescinds funds for green and resilient retrofit programs - Amends the Securities Exchange Act to create a Reserve Fund for whistleblower awards ## Title IV: Coast Guard Mission Readiness - Authorizes $24.5935 billion for Coast Guard operations - Funds procurement of various vessels (offshore patrol cutters, polar security cutters, etc.) - Allocates funds for shore infrastructure, maintenance, and maritime domain awareness - Includes funding for autonomous maritime systems The bill authorizes funds for fiscal year 2025, with most funds available until September 30, 2029 (some through 2031), focusing on enhancing military capabilities, financial regulation, and coast guard readiness. The document contains detailed line-item appropriations across numerous specific programs and initiatives.
Jodey C. Arrington (R)
signed · Texas · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J. Res. 87 (Public Law 119-15) is a congressional disapproval resolution that prevents an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule from taking effect. The rule, submitted by the EPA on April 6, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 20688), related to California’s authority to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including for heavy-duty trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and advanced clean truck requirements. By disapproving this rule, Congress blocks California from implementing these specific pollution controls under its existing waiver authority. This directly affects California’s ability to regulate motor vehicle emissions independently, as the rule would have allowed the state to enforce its own standards beyond federal requirements.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule enabling California's zero-emission vehicle standards and clean truck requirements, weakening clean energy infrastructure implementation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards (including zero-emission requirements), weakening environmental protections by preventing stronger pollution controls.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling stricter vehicle emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and zero-emission transit, opposing enhanced transportation environmental regulations.95% confidence
John James (R) · 24 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J.Res. 88 disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have allowed California to enforce its "Advanced Clean Cars II" vehicle emission standards. This rule, submitted by the EPA on January 6, 2025, sought to grant California a waiver to override federal preemption for its stricter vehicle pollution controls. The resolution, passed by Congress and signed into law on June 12, 2025, formally nullifies the EPA rule, preventing California from implementing its Advanced Clean Cars II program under this specific waiver. The bill directly affects California's ability to set its own vehicle emission standards for passenger cars and light trucks.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA waiver for California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter vehicle emission controls that promote cleaner energy in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter emissions rules and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill disapproves EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emission standards, blocking state-level enhancement of vehicle regulations under transportation topic.95% confidence
John Joyce (R) · 41 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

HJRES 89 is a congressional disapproval resolution that blocks an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning California's vehicle and engine pollution standards. The resolution specifically targets the EPA's "Omnibus Low NOX Regulation" and waiver of preemption, which would have allowed California to enforce stricter emissions rules. By disapproving this rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5 U.S. Code, Congress has nullified the EPA's action, meaning the regulation will have no legal effect. This directly affects the EPA's authority to approve California's state-level pollution control standards for motor vehicles.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter emissions standards, preventing stronger pollution controls and weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, weakening federal transportation pollution regulations for engines and vehicles.92% confidence
Jay Obernolte (R) · 32 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HJRES 61: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

HJRES 61 is a congressional resolution that formally disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting new air pollution standards for rubber tire manufacturing. It directly affects tire manufacturers by blocking the EPA’s proposed rule (published November 29, 2024), which would have required them to meet specific limits on hazardous air pollutants. The resolution’s key mechanism is a formal congressional vote to nullify the rule, making it legally ineffective under Title 5, U.S. Code. This action stops the EPA rule from taking effect without creating new regulations.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks EPA air pollution standards for rubber tire manufacturing, weakening environmental regulations on energy-intensive industrial emissions.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule requiring lower hazardous air pollutant limits for tire manufacturers, weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence
H. Morgan Griffith (R) · 20 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · Senate May 19, 2025

S 146: TAKE IT DOWN Act

The TAKE IT DOWN Act requires major social media platforms and websites hosting user-generated content to establish a 48-hour removal process for nonconsensual intimate visual depictions (including deepfakes) upon verified request. It defines "nonconsensual intimate visual depictions" as images or videos of identifiable people shared without consent, with criminal penalties for sharing such content with intent to cause harm. The law exempts law enforcement activities, medical purposes, and content shared for legitimate educational reasons. Platforms must remove these materials quickly but are protected from liability if they act in good faith. This law directly affects social media companies and individuals whose intimate images are shared without consent.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires social media platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate content within 48 hours, strengthening data privacy protections and regulating tech companies for consumer safety.90% confidence
Ted Cruz (R) · 21 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 75: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. Under the joint resolution, such equipment is no longer required to comply with the new standards. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers  and published by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy on January 21, 2025. Under the rule, the office adopted new energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified. The rule required the equipment to comply with the those standards by January 22, 2029.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill nullifies DOE energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration, weakening energy conservation efforts and opposing efficiency improvements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill nullifies DOE energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration, weakening environmental protections and reducing energy conservation requirements.95% confidence
Craig A. Goldman (R) · 13 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 20: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

This resolution blocks a Department of Energy rule that would have set new energy efficiency standards for gas-fired instant water heaters. It prevents the rule from taking effect, meaning appliance manufacturers would not have to meet the proposed efficiency requirements. The rule, submitted in December 2024, directly affected manufacturers of these water heaters and consumers purchasing them. Congress approved this disapproval through a joint resolution passed on May 9, 2025.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for gas water heaters, weakening conservation requirements and preventing stronger energy efficiency measures.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for water heaters, preventing stricter environmental regulations and reducing conservation requirements.95% confidence
Gary J. Palmer (R) · 29 co-sponsors
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