POLITICAL ETHICS

Amendments

House Rules: suspend counting of calendar days for purposes of certain resolutions of inquiry addressed to heads of executive departments (H. Res. 1131), H2695 [25MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit preferential screening for Members at airports (S. 4123), S1355, S1410 [19MR]

Whistleblowing: ensure whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when Federal employee orders reprisal (S. 874), S2100 [29AP]

Articles and editorials

Biden Clemency for Convicted Fraudsters Met With Outrage—‘Slap in the Face’, H2571 [18MR]

Dark Money Hit a Record High of $1.9 Billion in 2024 Federal Races, S207–S209 [14JA]

Here Are Donald Trump’s 10 Best Stock Trades of 2026, H3791 [3JN]

President Trump’s Pardons—An Embarrassment of Riches, H2572 [18MR]

Trump’s Profiteering Hits $4 Billion, H3789–H3791 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions

Bondi, Attorney General: impeach (see H. Res. 1105), H2420 [4MR]

CFTC: reaffirm authority to enforce prohibited activity on prediction markets (see H.R. 8148), H2789 [27MR]

Committee on Ethics (House): preserve and publicly release records of review of violations or alleged violations pertaining to acts of sexual harassment (see H. Res. 1072), H2258 [23FE] (see H. Res. 1100), H2420 [4MR]

Conflicts of interest: prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from U.S. (see S. 4299), S1784 [15AP] (see H.R. 8309), H2924 [15AP]

——— require President and Vice President to disclose financial interests and divest of any financial interest posing potential conflict of interest (see H.R. 7207), H1349 [22JA]

Congress: require incumbent and aspiring Members of Congress to disclose income tax returns (see H.R. 8637), H3330 [30AP]

Courts: establish certain requirements for compromise settlements between Presidents of the U.S. and U.S. (see H.R. 9210), H4052 [9JN]

——— prohibit President from filing civil action against U.S. (see H.R. 8968), H3722 [21MY]

Crime: prohibit politically motivated prosecutions and investigations (see H.R. 7072), H893 [14JA]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of prediction markets by personnel (see H.R. 9082), H3740 [29MY]

Dept. of HHS: debar child care providers who commit fraud from receiving certain financial assistance (see H.R. 7723), H2332 [26FE]

——— debar child care providers who commit fraud from receiving certain financial assistance and impose immigration consequences for such non-citizen providers (see S. 3644), S220 [14JA] (see H.R. 7923), H2482 [12MR]

——— direct Inspector General to investigate certain payment increases under funded State programs (see S. 3642), S220 [14JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit obligation or expenditure of funds for television advertisements promoting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 7395), H2040 [5FE]

——— provide for appointment of special prosecutor to investigate any unlawful action by any officer or employee taken on or after January 20, 2025 (see H.R. 8154), H2790 [27MR]

Dept. of Justice: comply with domestic emoluments clause of U.S. Constitution by refusing to administratively settle legal claims filed against U.S. by President Trump (see H. Res. 1185), H2960 [16AP]

——— prohibit funds from being used to make personal payment to President in connection with claim subject to Federal Tort Claims Act (see S. 4124), S1090 [17MR]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for payment of claims submitted to Anti-Weaponization Fund (see H.R. 8955), H3722 [21MY]

——— recover certain payments made to President Trump (see S. 4094), S1047 [12MR]

Dept. of Justice and IRS: condemn settlement agreement in Trump v. IRS, using taxpayer money to benefit President Trump, his family, political allies, and individuals who assaulted law enforcement on January 6, 2021 (see S. Res. 748), S2444 [21MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: restrict Judgement Fund payments for compromise settlements or awards (see S. 4644, 4645), S2476 [1JN] (see H.R. 8914), H3668 [20MY]

FEC: modify requirements regarding contributions related to elections for Federal office and improve FEC operations (see H.R. 8720), H3346 [11MY]

——— place reasonable limits on contributions to Super PACs which make independent expenditures (see S. 4602), S2416 [20MY]

——— prohibit certain political committees from compensating candidate’s spouse for certain services and require such committees report payments made to spouse and immediate family members of candidate (see H.R. 7304), H1921 [30JA]

——— prohibit foreign nationals from donating for specified election-related activities (see H.R. 8721), H3346 [11MY]

——— prohibit providing assistance to foreign nationals in making contributions or donations in connection with elections (see H.R. 7193), H1172 [21JA]

——— require disclaimer for influencer originated content paid for by political committee (see H.R. 9110), H3774 [2JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit appointment of political appointees as Inspectors General (see S. 3687), S257 [15JA]

——— prohibit Cabinet members from using taxpayer funds to run self-promoting ad campaigns and from hiring certain political consulting, marketing, and advertising firms (see S. 4128), S1205 [18MR]

——— prohibit certain senior Federal officers or acting officers from carrying out duties of other Federal positions (see H.R. 7483), H2185 [11FE]

——— require certain agencies to develop scientific integrity policies (see S. 4545), S2305 [14MY]

Galindo, Maureen: condemn for hateful comments advocating imprisonment and castration of Americans based on their ideologies or associations (see H. Res. 1313), H3724 [21MY]

Gambling: prohibit any person from placing, accepting, or facilitating placement or acceptance of wagers in prediction markets regarding specified event (see S. 4115), S1090 [17MR] (see H.R. 7955), H2550 [17MR]

Gonzales, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 1101), H2420 [4MR]

——— expel from House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1172), H2886 [14AP]

——— remove from certain committees of the House (see H. Res. 1102), H2420 [4MR]

Government: ban certain Government officials from trading event contracts (see S. 4017), S881 [5MR]

——— modify reporting value categories for financial disclosure reports required by federally elected and senior Federal officials (see S. 3827), S577 [11FE] (see H.R. 7508), H2186 [11FE]

——— prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 8831), H3530 [14MY]

——— prohibit certain Federal officials, appointees, or employees from engaging in covered transactions involving prediction market contracts tied to Government policy, action, or political outcomes (see S. 4188), S1614 [25MR] (see H.R. 7004), H615 [9JA]

——— prohibit Federal elected and senior Federal officials from trading on prediction markets (see H.R. 8076), H2710 [25MR]

——— prohibit from attacking individuals and organizations for their political speech or participation (see S. 3646), S220 [14JA] (see H.R. 7060), H892 [14JA]

——— prohibit Government attorneys from being influenced by political association, activities, or beliefs of person in determining whether to commence or recommend prosecution (see S. 3874), S609 [12FE] (see H.R. 7575), H2224 [13FE]

——— prohibit use of funds, including Judgment Fund, to settle certain claims involving President, political associates, or alleged governmental ‘‘weaponization’’ and require repayment of unlawfully disbursed funds (see H.R. 8885), H3626 [19MY]

——— require new ethics obligations and restrict stock trading by Members of Congress, President, Vice President, and spouses or dependent children (see H.R. 7852), H2471 [5MR]

——— return power to American people through reforms to end political corruption, hold politicians accountable, and defend democracy (see H.R. 9222), H4053 [9JN]

Green, Representative Al: censure (see H. Res. 1085), H2328 [25FE]

House of Representatives: direct Office of Congressional Conduct to establish standards of conduct related to mental capacity of Members (see H. Res. 1104), H2420 [4MR]

——— find William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with terms of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) subpoena (see H. Res. 1015), H1350 [22JA]

House Rules: amend to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of House of Representatives from participating in prediction markets in certain cases (see H. Res. 1248), H3332 [30AP]

——— direct Members required to reimburse Treasury for payments related to certain claims to appear before Clerk for public disclosure of reasons for reimbursement (see H. Res. 1164), H2834 [13AP]

——— suspend counting of calendar days for purposes of certain resolutions of inquiry addressed to heads of executive departments (see H. Res. 1131), H2674 [24MR]

Lobbists: clarify definition of ‘‘foreign principal’’ and ensure transparency in lobbying on behalf of foreign interests (see H.R. 8809), H3529 [14MY]

Lobbyists: establish temporary post-employment ban on lobbying by former senior executive branch personnel and prohibit such personnel from lobbying at any time on behalf of foreign clients (see H.R. 8544), H3131 [28AP]

——— prohibit former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office (see S. 4524), S2278 [13MY] (see H.R. 9130), H3829 [3JN]

——— require individuals hired as consultants who provide paid strategic advice in support of lobbying contact with government official to register as lobbyists (see H.R. 7231), H1350 [22JA]

McConnell, John, Jr.: impeachment (see H. Res. 1354), H4053 [9JN]

Members of Congress: denounce corruption in all its forms and oppose implementation of policies that benefit special interests and corrupt politicians at expense of American people (see H. Res. 1326), H3740 [29MY]

——— deny Federal retirement benefits to Members convicted of sexual offenses (see H.R. 8898), H3626 [19MY]

——— prohibit Federal funding for workplace misconduct settlements involving Members or senior staff, ensure transparency of past settlements, and refer criminal allegations to Dept. of Justice (see H.R. 8300), H2924 [15AP]

——— prohibit from participating in prediction markets in certain cases (see H.R. 8838), H3531 [14MY]

——— prohibit preferential screening for Members at airports (see S. 4123), S1090 [17MR] (see H.R. 8049), H2675 [24MR]

——— prohibit stock puchases by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children and require notice of stock sales (see S. 4134), S1205 [18MR] (see H.R. 7008), H655 [12JA]

——— prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children (see S. 3649), S256 [15JA]

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board: require SEC confirmation of new members and members to be at least 5 years removed from association with municipal securities business and set compensation caps (see S. 3935), S706 [26FE]

NIH: ensure scientific integrity in activities and prevent diversion of funds to politically driven activities (see H.R. 7173), H1171 [21JA]

NIST: establish task forces to develop technical standards and guidelines for identification of content created by generative artificial intelligence (AI) (see H.R. 8893), H3626 [19MY]

——— establish task forces to develop technical standards and guidelines for identification of content created by generative artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure that content includes disclosures of content origin (see H.R. 8479), H3091 [23AP]

Office of Congressional Ethics: make permanent (see H.R. 8422), H3045 [21AP]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Program Fraud: establish (see S. 3643), S220 [14JA]

Ogles, Representative: censure and remove from Committee on Homeland Security (House) (see H. Res. 1113), H2483 [12MR]

——— condemn hateful and Islamophobic post on social media (see H. Res. 1159), H2830 [9AP]

Political campaigns: prohibit certain campaign-affiliated individuals from trading political event contracts while in possession of material nonpublic campaign information (see H.R. 8771), H3392 [12MY]

——— prohibit use of campaign funds for prediction-market transactions (see H.R. 8912), H3627 [19MY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3991), S802 [4MR] (see H.R. 7802), H2419 [4MR]

——— require political committees to file separate reports for contributions received fewer than 20 days before election in which committee takes certain actions on behalf of candidate or political party (see H.R. 9049), H3739 [29MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: prescribe process to authorize certain activities at Executive Residence of White House (see S. 4486), S2200 [11MY]

——— prohibit use of name, image, likeness, or signature of sitting President on Federal assets (see S. 4313), S1820 [16AP]

Public utilities: establish Federal standard relating to two-year lobbying ban (see H.R. 7214), H1349 [22JA]

Racial relations: condemn racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, reaffirm that immigrants are vital to U.S., and call on elected officials to refrain from language that promotes racial or ethnic division (see H. Res. 1322), H3730 [22MY]

Ross, Eleanor L.: impeachment (see H. Res. 1346), H3991 [8JN] (see H. Res. 1351), H4053 [9JN]

Supreme Court: establish Office of Ethics Counsel and Office of Investigative Counsel (see S. 3914), S681 [25FE] (see H.R. 7692), H2327 [25FE]

Swalwell, Representative: expel from House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1166), H2834 [13AP]

Taxation: impose tax on specified settlement fund payments (see S. 4616), S2443 [21MY] (see H.R. 8910), H3627 [19MY]

——— impose tax on specified settlement fund payments established as result of civil action filed by President against IRS (see H.R. 9075), H3740 [29MY]

Trump, Donald J.: expunge impeachments of December 18, 2019, and January 13, 2021 (see H. Res. 1211), H3091 [23AP]

Trump, President: comply with foreign emoluments clause of U.S. Constitution by requiring President Trump and other officials to turn over payments from foreign states and divest foreign business interests (see H. Res. 1186), H2960 [16AP]

——— condemn, censure, and call for apology relative to racist social media post of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as primates (see H. Res. 1065), H2224 [13FE]

——— condemn handling of 2019 Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint, call for Dept. of Justice to investigate, and declare impeachment of President Trump by House of Representatives lacks legitimacy (see S. Res. 682), S1840 [20AP]

——— condemn social media post depicting himself as Jesus Christ (see H. Res. 1226), H3295 [29AP]

——— denounce statements that he may nationalize, commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections (see S. Res. 605), S578 [11FE] (see H. Res. 1062), H2219 [12FE]

——— impeachment (see H. Res. 1155), H2825 [6AP]

United Arab Emirates: condemn and call for reversal of President Trump’s decision to allow export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips despite risks to national security and conflicts of interest (see S. Res. 598), S510 [5FE]

Voting: require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot (see S. 4155), S1367 [19MR]

Whistleblowing: ensure whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when Federal employee orders reprisal (see S. 4631), S2443 [21MY]

Briefs

Amicus brief relative to Dept. of Justice creation of Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by Government as part of agreement to settle lawsuit of President Trump against IRS: several Members of Congress, H3565 [19MY]

Documents

Donald Trump Has Issued at Least 21 Pardons and Commutations to Convicted Health Care Fraudsters, H3792 [3JN]

Inscriptions

Commemorative plaque listing Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies who responded to January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, S32 [6JA]

Letters

Agreement by Gabriella Lewis not to be candidate for Congress after separation from Office of Congressional Conduct: Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H3737 [29MY]

Motions

Committee on Ethics (House): preserve and publicly release records of review of violations or alleged violations pertaining to acts of sexual harassment (H. Res. 1072), H2391 [4MR]

Remarks in House

Abbott, Greg: condemn actions as Texas Governor to delay election for Representative for new 18th Congressional District, H2213 [12FE]

Bayer AG: condemn political contributions to executive and legislative branches and oppose attempts to limit legal liability stemming from use of Roundup herbicide, H2266 [24FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, H5, H6–H11 [6JA], H114 [7JA], H141 [8JA], E4 [6JA]

Charities: allow charitable organizations to make statements on political campaigns if such statements are made in ordinary course of carrying out its tax-exempt purpose (H.R. 2501), H712 [13JA]

Committee on Ethics (House): preserve and publicly release records of review of violations or alleged violations pertaining to acts of sexual harassment (H. Res. 1072), H2346 [3MR], H2391 [4MR]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): depositions of William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton relative to Jeffrey Epstein investigation, H2428 [5MR]

Congress: legislative priorities, H3078 [23AP]

Cryptocurrency: condemn financial entanglements of President Trump with $TRUMP meme coin, H3548 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: debar child care providers who commit fraud from receiving certain financial assistance and impose immigration consequences for such non-citizen providers (H.R. 7923), H3804 [3JN]

Dept. of Justice: creation of Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by ‘‘weaponized’’ Government as part of agreement to settle lawsuit of President Trump against IRS, H4024, H4026, H4027 [9JN]

——— creation of Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by Government as part of agreement to settle lawsuit of President Trump against IRS, H3556, H3565 [19MY], H3638 [20MY], H3682, H3715 [21MY], H3788, H3789 [3JN]

——— provide for appointment of special prosecutor to investigate potential misconduct of Trump administration relative to financial dealings with Binance Holdings Ltd., and pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, H3916 [8JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: restrict Judgement Fund payments for compromise settlements or awards (H.R. 8914), H3787 [3JN], H3866 [4JN]

District of Columbia: prohibit donations for projects to alter any public buildings used by the President or Vice President, H2703 [25MR]

Economy: address rising income inequality, H4004 [9JN]

——— address unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3136 [29AP]

FEC: prohibit providing assistance to foreign nationals in making contributions or donations in connection with elections (H.R. 7193), H1163 [21JA]

Florida: operation of Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility, H2841 [14AP]

FRS: ensure independence of Board of Governors, H648, H650 [12JA]

Galindo, Maureen: condemn for hateful comments advocating imprisonment and castration of Americans based on their ideologies or associations (H. Res. 1313), H3716 [21MY]

Government: ban Members of Congress, President, cabinet members, and other officials from owning or selling cryptocurrency, H3548 [15MY]

——— ban stock trading by Members of Congress, President, Vice President, cabinet members, and their families, H3002 [21AP]

——— ethics standards, H2668 [24MR]

——— prohibit use of funds to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by Government as part of agreement to settle lawsuit of President Trump against IRS, H3807, H3808 [3JN]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H1127 [21JA], H2891 [15AP], H3978 [8JN]

House Rules: suspend counting of calendar days for purposes of certain resolutions of inquiry addressed to heads of executive departments (H. Res. 1131), H2688–H2697 [25MR]

Investments: prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress, President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents (H.R. 6731), H2124 [11FE]

Labor unions: historical assessment of political contributions, H4034 [9JN]

Lobbyists: require individuals hired as consultants who provide paid strategic advice in support of lobbying contact with government official to register as lobbyists (H.R. 7231), H1167 [21JA]

Members of Congress: prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children (H.R. 5106), H3004 [21AP]

——— require Members, spouses, and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts (H.R. 396), H2609 [19MR]

OPM: proposed policy to require non-disclosure agreement as condition of Federal employment, H3745 [2JN]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, H2614 [19MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1958 [3FE]

States: impact of partisan redistricting and gerrymandering, H2212 [12FE], H3379–H3385 [12MY], H3457, H3511 [14MY], H3681 [21MY], H3898–H3902 [4JN]

Trump, President: condemn pardon of Juan O. Hernández, H3432, H3433 [13MY]

——— condemn remarks criticizing Pope Leo XIV, H2929 [16AP]

——— evaluation of administration, H594, H607 [9JA], H650 [12JA], H729 [14JA], H912 [15JA], H1133 [21JA], H2321–H2324 [25FE], H2344 [3MR], H2455–H2459 [5MR], H3002, H3029 [21AP], H3083–H3085 [23AP], H3403, H3416 [13MY], H3799 [3JN], H4007 [9JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to conflicts of interest, H1985 [4FE], H3916 [8JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to constitution and rule of law, H2720 [26MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H607 [9JA], H1939 [2FE], H1991 [4FE], H2274 [24FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration, H942 [20JA], H1179–H1183 [22JA], H2755 [26MR], H3081 [23AP]

——— evaluation of administration relative to law enforcement, H3429–H3434 [13MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to lawsuit against IRS, H3143 [29AP]

——— evaluation of administration relative to pardons, H3803 [3JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to racial relations, H1944 [2FE], H2087, H2089 [9FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Venezuela, H803 [14JA]

——— grant of pardon or commutation for individuals convicted of health care fraud, H3792 [3JN]

——— immunity from IRS investigation relative to Dept. of Justice settlement of lawsuit against IRS, H3665 [20MY], H3788 [3JN]

——— impeachment, H609 [9JA], H2214 [12FE], H2262 [24FE], H2324 [25FE], H2459 [5MR], H3084 [23AP], H3549 [15MY]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 939), H913–H915 [15JA]

——— pardon of Juan O. Hernández, H2156 [11FE]

——— State of the Union Message, H2309 [25FE]

Remarks in Senate

Barr, William P.: characterization of summary letter as Attorney General on contents of special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S872 [5MR]

Boasberg, James E.: impeachment, S223–S225 [14JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, S21, S24–S39, S52–S56 [6JA], S111, S112 [8JA]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): Democratic allegations of improper Dept. of Justice settlement agreements with FBI whistleblowers, S2258 [13MY]

Congress: oppose spending on earmarks, S370–S373 [29JA]

Courts: prohibit judgment, award, compromise settlement, interest, or costs for payments that arise out of lawsuits or claims filed by President or Vice President, S2569 [4JN]

Crime: condemn rise in political violence, S2044 [27AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process, S209 [14JA]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S2095 [29AP]

Dept. of HHS: debar child care providers who commit fraud from receiving certain financial assistance and impose immigration consequences for such non-citizen providers (S. 3644), S528 [9FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make appropriations for conduct of inspections of Delaney Hall Detention Facility, S2556 [4JN]

——— operation of Delaney Hall immigration detention facility, S2465 [1JN]

Dept. of Justice: attempted indictment of Members of Congress for recording video message urging servicemembers to resist unlawful orders, S561–S564 [11FE], S589 [12FE]

——— creation of Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by Government as part of agreement to settle lawsuit of President Trump against IRS, S2318 [18MY], S2345–S2348 [19MY], S2384 [20MY], S2433 [21MY], S2462, S2463 [1JN], S2511–S2513 [3JN]

——— fraud investigations and enforcement funding through reduction of Anti-Weaponization Fund funding, S2550 [4JN]

——— prohibit funding for Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by Government as part of agreement to settle lawsuit of President Trump against IRS, S2484 [2JN], S2502 [3JN], S2546, S2549, S2555 [4JN], S2657 [8JN]

——— prohibit funds from being used to make personal payment to President in connection with claim subject to Federal Tort Claims Act (S. 4124), S1146 [17MR], S1161 [18MR]

——— prohibit grant of immunity from IRS investigation to President Trump, S2546 [4JN]

——— prohibit payments to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by Government as part of agreement to settle lawsuit of President Trump against IRS, S2568 [4JN]

——— prohibit use of funds for payment of claims submitted to Anti-Weaponization Fund, S2462, S2463 [1JN]

Economy: address unequal distribution of wealth and income and growing threat of oligarchy in U.S., S331 [28JA]

FBI: allegations of political bias, S599 [12FE], S2486 [2JN]

——— operations in Fulton County, GA, to seize 2020 Presidential election ballots, S561 [11FE]

FEC: place reasonable limits on contributions to political action committees which make independent expenditures, S2558 [4JN]

FRS: ensure independence of Board of Governors, S1749 [15AP], S1846 [21AP]

Government: ban stock trading by Members of Congress, President, Vice President, Supreme Court Justices, certain FRS officials, and spouses or dependent children (S. 2877), S206 [14JA]

Kelly, Senator: lawsuit against Sec. of Defense Hegseth for initiating disciplinary proceedings in retaliation for criticism of Trump administration, S124 [12JA]

Members of Congress: prohibit preferential screening for Members at airports (S. 4123), S1355, S1356 [19MR]

National objectives: condemn divisive rhetoric and recognize importance of bipartisanship, S2091 [29AP]

OPM: proposed policy to require non-disclosure agreement as condition of Federal employment, S2682 [9JN]

Patel, Kashyap: Atlantic (publication) report alleging excessive alcohol consumption, erratic behavior, and poor job performance by FBI Director, S1834, S1835 [20AP], S1869 [22AP]

Political campaigns: impact of Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC relative to influence of money and corporations in elections, S1893 [22AP]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, S207, S209 [14JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: prescribe process to authorize certain activities at Executive Residence of White House (S. 4486), S2204 [11MY], S2208 [12MY]

Rice, Susan: characterization of remarks regarding President Trump, S776 [4MR]

Senate: launch of Democratic election protection task force, S2346 [19MY], S2503 [3JN]

States: impact of partisan redistricting and gerrymandering, S2222 [12MY]

Sunshine Week: observance, S1171 [18MR]

Swalwell, Eric: resignation from House of Representatives, S1774 [15AP]

Trump, President: condemn decision to authorize military honors for Ashli Babbitt after death in January 6, 2021 attack on U.S. Capitol, S52 [6JA]

——— condemn remarks criticizing Pope Leo XIV, S1705 [13AP]

——— denounce statements that he may nationalize, commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections (S. Res. 605), S571, S572 [11FE]

——— denounce statements that he may nationalize, commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections (S. Res. 605), unanimous-consent request, S572 [11FE]

——— evaluation of administration, S107 [8JA], S544 [10FE], S635–S641 [24FE], S1704 [13AP], S1719 [14AP], S2433 [21MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to conflicts of interest, S435 [2FE], S1175 [18MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to constitution and rule of law, S303 [28JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to cryptocurrency, S948 [10MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to democracy and rule of law, S561–S564 [11FE], S589 [12FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Dept. of Justice, S1703 [13AP]

——— evaluation of administration relative to elections and voting, S1477–S1480 [21MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S57 [6JA], S74–S87 [7JA], S105, S108 [8JA], S122 [12JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration, S2465 [1JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to judiciary, S223–S225 [14JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to pardon of convicted rioters involved in January 6, 2021 attack on U.S. Capitol, S2463 [1JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, S872 [5MR]

——— immunity from IRS investigation relative to Dept. of Justice settlememt of lawsuit against IRS, S2502 [3JN]

——— nullify order relating to immunity from IRS investigation relative to Dept. of Justice settlement of lawsuit against IRS, S2567 [4JN]

——— pardon of Juan O. Hernández, S79 [7JA]

——— remarks relative to nationalizing elections, S448 [3FE]

United Arab Emirates: condemn and call for reversal of President Trump’s decision to allow export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips despite risks to national security and conflicts of interest (S. Res. 598), S504 [5FE]

Voting: require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot, S1562, S1563 [24MR], S1590, S1593 [25MR], S1648–S1651 [26MR], S1848 [21AP], S1883 [22AP], S2554 [4JN]

——— require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot (S. 4155), S1348–S1351, S1415 [19MR]

——— require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot (S. 4155), unanimous-consent request, S1349–S1351 [19MR]

Whistleblowing: characterization by Hill (publication) of whistleblower disclosures relative to FBI investigations, S2432 [21MY]

——— characterization by New York (NY) Times reporters of whistleblower disclosures relative to FBI investigations, S516–S518 [5FE]

——— ensure compliance by Federal agencies with anti-gag provisions of whistleblower protection laws, S104 [8JA], S1171 [18MR]

——— ensure whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when Federal employee orders reprisal (S. 4631), S2452 [21MY]

——— ensure whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when Federal employee orders reprisal (S. 874), S2100–S2102 [29AP]

Zeldin, Lee M.: call for resignation as EPA Administrator, S1654–S1659 [26MR]

Reports filed

Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.R. 7723) (H. Rept. 119–589), H2824 [6AP]

Stop Insider Trading Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 7008) (H. Rept. 119–479), H1975 [3FE]

Suspend Counting of House Calendar Days for Purposes of Certain Resolutions of Inquiry Addressed to Heads of Executive Departments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1131) (H. Rept. 119–570), H2674 [24MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Needham, MA, Special Town Meeting resolution in support of democracy, E543 [8JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 1072, preserve and publicly release Committee on Ethics (House) records of review of violations or alleged violations pertaining to acts of sexual harassment, H2391 [4MR]

H. Res. 1131, suspend counting of calendar days for purposes of certain resolutions of inquiry addressed to heads of executive departments, H2688 [25MR]

S. 874, Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act, S2100 [29AP]

S. 4123, End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act, S1356 [19MR]

S. 4124, prohibit Dept. of Justice funds from being used to make personal payment to President in connection with claim subject to Federal Tort Claims Act, S1093 [17MR]

S. 4631, Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act, S2452–S2454 [21MY]

S. Res. 598, condemn and call for reversal of President Trump’s decision to allow export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to United Arab Emirates despite risks to national security and conflicts of interest, S513 [5FE]

S. Res. 605, denounce statements by President Trump that he may nationalize, commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections, S581 [11FE]

S. Res. 682, condemn handling of 2019 Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint, call for Dept. of Justice to investigate, and declare impeachment of President Trump by House of Representatives lacks legitimacy, S1842 [20AP]

S. Res. 748, condemn Dept. of Justice settlement agreement in Trump v. IRS, using taxpayer money to benefit President Trump, his family, political allies, and individuals who assaulted law enforcement on January 6, 2021, S2445 [21MY]