The Pray Safe Act of 2025 establishes a federal Clearinghouse within the Department of Homeland Security to provide houses of worship, faith-based organizations, and nonprofit groups at risk of threats with evidence-based safety resources. The Clearinghouse will publish online best practices for security planning, facility safety, and incident response, while listing existing federal and state grant programs to help these organizations implement these measures. It requires annual updates based on user feedback and includes a centralized resource section for contacts like Protective Security Advisors and Fusion Centers. The program expires four years after enactment and does not create new funding but coordinates existing federal and state safety resources.
This bill authorizes a land exchange between the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (a federally recognized tribe) and the U.S. government. The tribe would transfer approximately 1,460 acres of its owned land to the federal government in exchange for roughly 1,475 acres of National Forest System land in California. The process requires the Secretary of Agriculture to accept the tribe's offer within 120 days, with the tribe covering survey costs and agreeing to preserve the Arrowhead landmark site. The exchanged lands will become part of the San Bernardino National Forest, managed under standard forest regulations.
The Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 establishes the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which provides grants and technical assistance to local groups - including cities, nonprofits, community organizations, and academic institutions - to protect and restore urban bird habitats. Key provisions include funding for habitat restoration (e.g., removing invasive species and planting native plants), reducing urban bird hazards, and engaging communities in monitoring and education. The program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, authorizes $1 million annually from 2026 to 2032 for projects focused on conserving urban bird populations through collaborative local efforts. It directly affects communities seeking to enhance green spaces and support bird conservation in populated areas.
HR 2592, the Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025, requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create and maintain a public website listing medications approved for use by pilots and aircrew (airmen) during medical certification. The list must be developed with input from pilots' unions, air traffic controllers' representatives, and other stakeholders, and include details like "Do Not Issue" medications, required duty limitations for new medications, and contact information for medical providers. The FAA must publish this list within one year of the bill's enactment and update it annually. This directly affects pilots seeking or holding medical certifications by providing clear, accessible information about medication use in aviation.
This bill amends NOAA's policies to improve prevention and response to sexual harassment and assault for NOAA personnel and "covered personnel," including fisheries observers, protected species observers, and endangered species observers working with NOAA. Key provisions require annual reports on harassment and assault cases, establish new restricted reporting options that maintain victim anonymity, and mandate vessel operators to report incidents to the Coast Guard with specific details. The bill updates definitions to clarify who is covered, creates mechanisms for confidential reporting without automatically triggering investigations, and includes protections for victim privacy. It also requires summaries of cases reported to the Coast Guard and updates policies for handling restricted reports.
The Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025 redesignates the head of the Indian Health Service from "Director" to "Assistant Secretary for Indian Health" within the Department of Health and Human Services. It updates all federal laws, regulations, and documents that previously referenced the "Director" to now refer to the "Assistant Secretary." The bill also authorizes the Assistant Secretary to appoint a Deputy Assistant Secretary and adjusts the position's pay grade in the federal pay system. This is an administrative reorganization that does not change funding, program responsibilities, or healthcare services for Native American communities.
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act. [ sic ] This bill temporarily directs the Department of the Interior to award a grant to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for the expenses associated with operating and enhancing the community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs of the National Law Enforcement Museum.
This bill would amend the Endangered Species Act to require that captive-bred (artificially propagated) animals receive identical protections as wild (naturally propagated) animals under the law. It mandates that the Secretary of the Interior must authorize using captive-bred animals to offset harm to endangered species in conservation projects (mitigation). These changes apply to all species listed under the Act, regardless of when they were designated as endangered or threatened. The bill does not alter species listing criteria or habitat protections but ensures consistent treatment of captive and wild populations.
HR 184, the "Action Versus No Action Act," requires the Secretary of Agriculture or Interior to limit environmental reviews for specific forest management activities to only two alternatives: the proposed activity or "no action." It applies when projects occur on lands suitable for timber production and meet conditions like being part of a collaborative process, developed via a resource advisory committee, or covered by a community wildfire protection plan. The bill mandates that "no action" alternatives must explicitly analyze impacts on forest health, wildfire risk, habitat, water supply, and economic factors. This directly affects federal land managers conducting environmental assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for these designated projects.
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a Department of Homeland Security rule that would establish fixed time periods for admission and specific extension procedures for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. If enacted, the bill would prevent this immigration regulation from taking effect, thereby maintaining the existing framework for how these individuals manage their stay in the United States. The measure directly affects international students, cultural exchange participants, and foreign journalists by blocking changes to their visa duration limits and renewal processes.
This House resolution supports designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as National Clean Energy Week to highlight the growth of zero- and low-emission energy sources. The bill cites a Department of Energy report stating that the U.S. energy sector employed approximately 8.5 million people at the end of 2024 and emphasizes that clean energy jobs are local and cannot be outsourced. It encourages federal, state, and private entities to invest in affordable clean technologies and specifically applauds the work of Department of Energy National Laboratories across multiple states.
This resolution honors the life and legacy of John Seymour, a former United States Senator from California who passed away. It details his background as a Marine Corps veteran, Anaheim mayor, and state legislator, highlighting his work on transportation funding, environmental protection, and affordable housing. The House of Representatives uses this measure to express its sorrow at his death and requests that an official copy be sent to his family.
