James R. Walkinshaw

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 — This bill supports the economy and labor by reauthorizing and modifying agricultural programs that affect commodity markets, farm credit, rural employment, crop insurance, and rural development through 2031.

A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes. — This bill extends the government's authority to conduct surveillance on foreign targets outside the U.S. to gather intelligence on national security threats.

A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. — This bill establishes the federal government's spending and revenue targets for the next decade, directly shaping how much the government will spend, tax, and borrow.

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act — This bill would advance civil rights by correcting historical religious misidentifications on military graves and allowing families to restore accurate religious markers for Jewish servicemembers.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill would require schools to notify parents before honoring a student's gender identity preferences, which restricts transgender students' ability to control their own identity expression at school.

Clergy Act — This bill allows certain clergy members to opt into Social Security and Medicare taxes, potentially increasing government tax revenue and reducing future benefit obligations.

IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act — This bill strengthens protections and incentives for people who report illegal activity to the IRS, making it easier to challenge award decisions and hold the agency accountable.

HEATS Act — This bill would make it easier to develop geothermal energy by removing environmental and historic preservation reviews, which could speed up clean energy production but reduce environmental protections.

Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act — This bill removes requirements for federal buildings to eliminate fossil fuel use by 2030, allowing continued reliance on fossil fuels instead of transitioning to clean energy.

Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities. — This resolution expresses support for rural economic development through policies promoting energy production, manufacturing, food production, and broadband access as drivers of national economic stability and labor opportunities.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. — This bill would weaken federal energy efficiency standards for buildings and modify endangered species protections, undermining environmental conservation efforts.

FIRE Act — This bill would make it easier for states to exclude wildfire smoke from air quality measurements, potentially weakening enforcement of clean air standards.

A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects. — This bill extends deadlines for hydropower projects to begin construction, which could delay renewable energy development but keeps these projects in the pipeline for eventual clean energy generation.

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 — This bill would expand healthcare access and infrastructure in rural areas by continuing federal funding for rural health service providers and networks through 2030.

Kari's Law Reporting Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring the FCC to publicly report on how well companies are following emergency calling requirements and what barriers they face.

Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act — This bill would accelerate the approval process for building broadband infrastructure on public lands by creating a coordinating team to speed up federal agency reviews.

Emergency Reporting Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring the FCC to publicly investigate and report on emergency communications failures, making previously unreported outages visible to the public.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes. — This bill extends the government's foreign intelligence surveillance powers for nearly four more years, advancing national security tools used to monitor threats.

RED Tape Act — This bill reduces environmental oversight by eliminating EPA review requirements for federal projects that already undergo environmental assessment, potentially weakening air quality protections.

Expressing support for tax policies that support working families. — This resolution supports tax relief policies aimed at helping working families, advancing a fiscal approach that prioritizes reducing tax burdens on middle and lower-income households.

FENCES Act — This bill weakens air quality enforcement by allowing states to avoid penalties for failing to meet pollution standards, even when pollution sources within their control contribute to the problem.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. — This bill would allow Haitian nationals to legally work and stay in the United States temporarily without fear of deportation, expanding protections for a specific immigrant group.

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. — This bill would restrict the President's ability to conduct military operations against Iran without explicit congressional approval, limiting unilateral executive action in foreign conflicts.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. — This bill would allow Haitian nationals to legally live and work in the United States temporarily by granting them protected status based on conditions in their home country.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families. — This bill would weaken air quality standards by allowing regulators to exclude wildfire-related pollution from compliance data, potentially reducing environmental protections and accountability.

Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 — This bill expands financial assistance to farmers and forest owners for disaster recovery and conservation efforts, supporting environmental restoration and resilience to natural disasters.

ALERT Act — This bill advances technology adoption by mandating expanded use of aircraft tracking technology and data systems to improve aviation safety and oversight.

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Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 — This bill gives the President tools to protect American assets and enforce consequences against Western Hemisphere allies that seize U.S. property by restricting their vessels from U.S. ports.

Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill addresses procedural disposition of a Senate amendment to a consolidated appropriations bill, which has minimal direct impact on government accountability and transparency requirements.

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security. — Passing this bill would affirm support for continued funding of the agency responsible for protecting the country from domestic threats and security risks.

Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act — This bill allocates federal spending to the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, representing a direct government expenditure that affects the overall budget.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill allows the House to consider a Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill that determines how much federal money will be spent on that department in the coming fiscal year.

Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 — This bill would advance criminal justice in DC by creating a commission to advise on criminal and immigration matters, though its actual impact on public safety would depend on the commission's specific recommendations and authority.

American Water Stewardship Act — This bill strengthens environmental protections by funding and reauthorizing multiple water quality restoration programs through 2031.

Federal Working Animal Protection Act — This bill enhances criminal justice by creating stricter consequences for harming law enforcement animals, making such offenders subject to deportation.

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 — This bill makes it easier to deport immigrants convicted of or admitting to public benefits fraud and bars them from returning or receiving protection from deportation.

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act — This bill would prevent federal agencies from restricting lead ammunition and tackle on public lands, potentially increasing environmental contamination from lead that harms wildlife and ecosystems.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government. — This bill would require the federal government to spend no more than its average income over three years, except during emergencies approved by a two-thirds congressional majority, fundamentally constraining how much money the government can spend relative to what it collects in taxes.

MAWS Act of 2026 — This bill supports environmental protection by creating a market-based program to remove an invasive fish species from the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

Providing for 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 would make it easier to deport immigrants convicted of defrauding the government, unlawfully receiving public benefits, or harming law enforcement animals.

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act — This bill supports small business growth and economic development by expanding federal research funding programs that help small companies innovate and commercialize new technologies.

Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism. — This bill asserts a hardline stance on Iran by officially designating it as the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, which supports a more confrontational national security posture toward the country.

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. — This bill would require the President to end military actions against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes them, asserting congressional authority over military decisions.

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — This bill funds the Department of Homeland Security's operations including border security, intelligence, and oversight capabilities that protect the country from security threats.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill allocates federal spending toward the Department of Homeland Security, directly affecting how taxpayer money is distributed across government priorities.

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives. — This bill would require the House Ethics Committee to publicly release records of investigations into sexual harassment and misconduct by members of Congress, increasing transparency into how the chamber handles these violations.

Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 — This bill advances homeownership and economic opportunities for Native Americans by requiring faster government processing of mortgage and property documents on tribal trust lands.

Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act — This bill makes college more affordable for students from U.S. territories by requiring public universities to charge them the same tuition as in-state students.

Walkinshaw stated that he opposed President Trump's war in Iran, that there was no imminent threat to America and no clear endgame strategy, and that he would vote for the bipartisan War Powers Resolution to end unauthorized hostilities in Iran.

Homeowner Energy Freedom Act — This bill would eliminate federal programs that help low and moderate-income households switch to electric appliances and improve energy efficiency in homes.

Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act — This bill would make it harder for the government to set strict energy efficiency standards for household appliances by requiring consideration of product costs and removing deadline requirements for updates.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes. — This bill would restrict new energy conservation standards and eliminate federal subsidies for home electrification, undermining efforts to reduce energy consumption and transition to cleaner energy sources.

ROTOR Act — This bill advances technology use in aviation by mandating broader adoption of aircraft tracking and communication technology to improve safety and oversight.

Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025 — This bill would require the federal government to establish stronger standards for how agencies handle and share important information that affects public policy and private decisions, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act — This bill would make it easier for law enforcement to access less-lethal weapons like TASERs by removing federal gun regulations that currently apply to them.

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. — This procedural rule waives transparency requirements that would normally apply to congressional consideration of these bills, reducing the public's ability to scrutinize how lawmakers evaluate them.

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025. — This bill would affirm the President's declaration of a national emergency, which based on the February 1, 2025 date appears to relate to border security and immigration enforcement measures.

Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act — This bill advances domestic sourcing of minerals needed for clean energy technologies and energy infrastructure by requiring the government to identify and secure supplies of critical energy resources.

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 — This bill advances civil rights by requiring the VA to establish a dedicated committee to ensure people with disabilities have equal access to veterans' services.

Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 — This bill removes federal permit requirements for undersea fiber optic cable projects in marine sanctuaries, streamlining infrastructure development by deferring to existing state and federal authorizations.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill would expand access to certain firearms and weapons technology, which could either enhance or restrict civil liberties depending on one's perspective on Second Amendment protections versus public safety regulations.

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — This bill advances social policy by expanding federal support for affordable housing through increased financing options and grants for community development.

PROTECT Taiwan Act — This bill would strengthen U.S. national security by authorizing pressure on international financial organizations to exclude China in response to threats against Taiwan, a strategic ally in a region vital to American interests.

Critical Mineral Dominance Act — This bill would expand mining operations on federal lands to increase domestic mineral production, which could advance energy transition materials but may increase environmental disruption and habitat loss.

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. — Passing this bill would reject the District of Columbia's tax law changes and restore previous tax provisions, representing a congressional override of local fiscal decisions.

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — This bill allocates federal spending across multiple departments for fiscal year 2026, directly determining how the government uses taxpayer money.

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to 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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes. — This bill enables Congress to vote on spending appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and related measures that affect federal budgets and taxation policies.

Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025 — This bill would reduce educational support services available to veterans on college campuses by allowing non-VA staff to provide counseling instead of requiring trained VA professionals.

Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act — This bill ensures that veterans who die before receiving approved pension payments have those benefits distributed to their surviving family members.

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. — This bill would restrict military operations in Venezuela by requiring explicit congressional authorization, reinforcing Congress's constitutional role in deciding when to deploy armed forces abroad.

Providing for 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 bill enables Congress to vote on spending allocations for the federal government in fiscal year 2026, directly affecting how tax dollars are distributed across government programs.

Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. — This bill allocates federal spending to the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, directly affecting how much money the government will spend in this area.

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act — This bill requires colleges to inform students about resources and rights available to pregnant students, expanding support infrastructure for students who choose to continue pregnancies while enrolled.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. — This bill would allow states to use federal welfare funds to support pregnancy centers and require colleges to provide information and resources to pregnant students.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. — This bill would reverse a federal protection that prevented mining and geothermal drilling on over 225,000 acres of Minnesota forest land designated to protect watersheds and wilderness areas.

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act — This bill expands government support for pregnancy centers and families by allowing states to use existing welfare funds for services like prenatal education, counseling, and material support for pregnant women and families.

Main Street Parity Act — This bill makes it easier for small businesses to finance property and expansion projects by requiring them to put less of their own money down, which could help them grow and create jobs.

AI for Main Street Act — This bill advances technology adoption by requiring small business support centers to help companies understand and implement artificial intelligence tools.

Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act — This bill would restrict retirement plan fiduciaries from considering environmental, social, or governance factors when making investment decisions, requiring them to focus only on financial returns.

Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 — This bill funds federal agencies responsible for financial oversight, government operations, and state department activities, which support transparency and accountability functions, though the bill itself does not directly create new transparency or accountability measures.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill establishes the process for Congress to debate and vote on spending allocations for fiscal year 2026, directly shaping how federal tax dollars are distributed across government programs.

Flexibility for Workers Education Act — This bill would make it easier for employers to offer voluntary training programs without counting them as paid work time, potentially expanding educational opportunities for workers outside regular hours.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. — This bill would establish procedures to consider workplace factors in retirement decisions, narrow what counts as work hours, exclude certain care services from overtime calculations, redefine tipped employee protections, and clarify joint employer liability rules.

Tipped Employee Protection Act — This bill would strengthen protections for tipped workers by changing how they're classified, potentially ensuring they receive fairer wages and benefits.

Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act — This bill allows employers to provide child and elder care benefits to workers without those benefits counting toward overtime pay calculations, making it easier for employers to offer these services.

SHOWER Act — This bill would weaken federal water efficiency standards for showerheads by adopting a less restrictive definition, potentially increasing water consumption and reducing environmental protection.

AGOA Extension Act — This bill extends trade preferences for sub-Saharan African countries, which can strengthen U.S. diplomatic relationships and economic influence in the region as a national security strategy.

Remote Access Security Act — This bill expands government oversight of technology access by requiring export controls on remote digital access to U.S. technology and data, giving regulators more authority to restrict which foreign persons can interact with American systems online.

Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act — This bill extends tax breaks on apparel imports from Haiti to encourage trade and manufacturing jobs in Haiti through 2028.

Affordable HOMES Act — This bill removes energy efficiency requirements for manufactured homes and prevents the government from setting new efficiency standards, which would undermine efforts to reduce energy consumption in the housing sector.

Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act — This bill reduces the financial burden on communities for a water infrastructure project by eliminating interest charges and extending repayment over a longer period, making public investment in water delivery more affordable.

Breaking the Gridlock Act — This bill would advance government accountability by requiring Congress to vote on whether to extend the federal debt limit rather than allowing it to increase automatically, forcing elected officials to take explicit responsibility for fiscal decisions.

Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act — This bill protects a portion of the Everglades ecosystem by expanding tribal land stewardship and implementing flood protection measures in an environmentally sensitive area.

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 — This bill allocates federal spending across multiple departments and agencies for commerce, law enforcement, science, energy, water, and environmental programs.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock. — This procedural rule bill establishes how Congress will debate and vote on legislation, which directly affects whether lawmakers operate with transparent processes and clear accountability to constituents.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill would weaken energy efficiency standards by relaxing showerhead regulations and preventing enforcement of efficiency rules for manufactured housing.

SPEED Act — This bill would weaken environmental protections by narrowing the scope of environmental reviews required before major federal projects proceed.

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act — This bill would make it easier for mining companies to use federal lands for waste disposal and related activities, potentially increasing environmental impacts from mining operations.

Do No Harm in Medicaid Act — This bill would restrict Medicaid coverage for gender transition medical procedures for minors, limiting access to certain healthcare treatments for young people.

Pet and Livestock Protection Act — This bill would weaken environmental protections by removing endangered species safeguards for gray wolves, undermining wildlife conservation efforts.

Protect Children’s Innocence Act — This bill restricts medical treatment options available to transgender minors and their families by criminalizing gender-affirming care, which civil rights advocates argue limits personal autonomy and medical freedom while opponents of such care argue it protects children.

Reliable Power Act — This bill requires annual assessments of electric grid reliability and creates a process for federal regulators to review energy regulations that might threaten sufficient power generation capacity.

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. — This bill would require congressional approval before U.S. military action against Venezuela, reinforcing the constitutional requirement for legislative oversight of military operations.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. — This bill would restrict Medicaid funding for certain healthcare procedures for minors while also advancing affordable health insurance access.

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. — This bill would limit the President's ability to conduct military operations against terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere without explicit Congressional approval, requiring either a declaration of war or specific military authorization.

Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act — This bill would work to reduce the amount Americans pay for health insurance coverage.

Kayla Hamilton Act — This bill would require the government to consider more factors when deciding where to place unaccompanied migrant children in custody, potentially affecting how they are treated while in the immigration system.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children. — This bill would streamline environmental reviews, facilitate hardrock mining operations, remove protections for gray wolves, and potentially reduce energy regulations in ways that could undermine environmental protections while advancing extraction and energy infrastructure.

Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 — This bill makes it easier to keep aging power plants operating by lowering the threshold for challenging their retirement, which could delay the transition to cleaner energy sources.

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act — This bill makes a minor technical update to a youth recognition program with no meaningful impact on government accountability or transparency.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes. — This bill transfers a small parcel of federal forest land to a local county for public purposes like education and youth development, supporting community infrastructure investment.

Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act — This bill speeds up approval of natural gas and LNG projects by reducing environmental review requirements and consolidating decision-making power.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes. — This bill would restore federal employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain by overturning an executive order that had exempted certain agencies from labor-management requirements.

Electric Supply Chain Act — This bill advances environmental and energy goals by requiring the federal government to identify and address vulnerabilities in the electricity supply chain, including the availability of critical materials needed for clean energy generation and transmission.

Protect America's Workforce Act — This bill would restore federal employees' rights to collectively bargain and join unions by blocking an executive order that removed those protections from certain agencies.

PERMIT Act — This bill would weaken environmental protections by narrowing which waterways and water features are protected from pollution under federal law.

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors. — This bill would hold the President accountable through impeachment proceedings for alleged abuse of power against members of Congress and the judiciary.

State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act — This bill requires state utility regulators to plan for reliable electricity supply but does not directly advance environmental goals or clean energy transitions.

Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025 — This bill makes it easier for investment funds to pool money into private investments, which could increase capital available for business growth and job creation.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — This bill addresses a specific administrative matter regarding remains at a military cemetery but does not substantively affect national security or foreign policy.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill would weaken water pollution protections, streamline natural gas infrastructure approvals, and prioritize reliable generation over clean energy standards.

Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 — This bill extends federal funding to rural schools and counties with federal land, which can support education resources and infrastructure in underserved areas.

Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 — This bill would streamline approval timelines for state wildlife conservation programs, potentially accelerating environmental protection efforts at the state level.

No New Burma Funds Act — This bill restricts international lending to Burma to pressure the country on policy concerns, using financial leverage as a foreign policy tool.

Denouncing the horrors of socialism. — This bill expresses a political position on economic policy but does not create new transparency requirements or accountability mechanisms for government.

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 — This bill removes environmental and regulatory safeguards for natural gas exports, prioritizing fossil fuel development over climate and energy transition goals.

REFINER Act — This bill would support fossil fuel refining infrastructure by commissioning research on expanding petrochemical refineries, which could undermine clean energy transition goals.

To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes. — This bill removes senators' ability to sue the government when their office data is accessed or disclosed without required notice, reducing accountability mechanisms for protecting sensitive government information.

Censuring Representative Cory Mills of Florida and removing him from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. — This bill restricts a legislator's ability to serve on committees, raising civil liberties concerns about legislative speech and assembly rights even while potentially serving accountability purposes.

Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act — This bill strengthens national security by ensuring communities have better information and support to access federal grants for protecting themselves against terrorist attacks.

District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025 — This bill would make it harder for people accused of violent crimes to be released before trial by requiring cash bail and mandatory detention in DC.

Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025 — This bill would undo police accountability measures including restrictions on harmful restraint techniques, moving criminal justice policy in a more permissive direction for law enforcement.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment". — This bill would reverse a decision to stop leasing federal coal lands, instead allowing coal to continue being available for extraction on public lands.

Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing. — This bill seeks to remove a member from a committee based on allegations of misconduct, which raises questions about due process protections and the standards for restricting political participation.

Epstein Files Transparency Act — This bill would require the government to publicly release documents from a major investigation, making official records accessible to the public for scrutiny.

Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García of Illinois. — This bill advances government accountability by formally documenting and publicly disapproving of a representative's conduct, creating a transparent record of the House's judgment on a member's behavior.

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill would block federal rules allowing oil and gas leasing on protected public lands in Alaska, preventing fossil fuel development in sensitive environmental areas.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision". — This bill would overturn a rule that protected nearly half of Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve from oil and gas drilling, thereby opening more public lands to fossil fuel extraction.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision". — This bill would block the federal government from allowing oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's Coastal Plain, preventing new fossil fuel extraction on sensitive public lands.

Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act — This bill strengthens the country's ability to detect and respond to cyberattacks from foreign governments, particularly China, by creating a coordinated government task force to protect critical infrastructure.

Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025 — This bill strengthens national security by directing the Department of Homeland Security to develop and report on coordinated strategies to prevent and respond to vehicle-based terrorist attacks.

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill allows the House to consider a Senate amendment to a continuing appropriations measure that funds government operations and extensions for fiscal year 2026.

Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 — This bill temporarily funds the federal government through November 2025, allowing continued spending but delaying decisions about final budget priorities and allocations.

Honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk. — This resolution condemns political violence and honors an individual's legacy, which supports the protection of civil rights and freedom from violence.

National Coal Council Reestablishment Act — This bill reestablishes a federal advisory council dedicated to promoting coal industry interests and reduces oversight requirements for that council.

Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for energy infrastructure crossing U.S. borders, which could facilitate both fossil fuel and renewable energy projects depending on implementation and market conditions.

GRID Power Act — This bill would prioritize fossil fuel and other dispatchable power projects in the electrical grid approval process, potentially slowing renewable energy development and undermining climate goals.

District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025 — This bill would expand police authority to conduct vehicle pursuits by removing restrictions that were put in place to reduce high-speed chases and their associated public safety risks.

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 — This bill reduces the role of an independent commission in selecting judges, giving more power directly to the President and potentially reducing oversight in the judicial nomination process.

Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget. — This bill removes a representative from committees as a disciplinary measure, which undermines government accountability by using internal punishment rather than transparent public processes and democratic procedures.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk; and for other purposes. — This bill would continue government spending and appropriations for fiscal year 2026, directly affecting how federal money is allocated and spent.

Walkinshaw stated that hundreds of thousands of jobs have been cut due to DOGE policies, that tariffs are raising prices, that a proposed bill would reduce Medicaid and increase healthcare premiums, and that the government needs to provide affordable healthcare access and stable funding.

D. C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025 — This bill would restrict DC's ability to reform its criminal sentencing laws and would lower the age threshold for treating offenders as adults rather than youth offenders.

To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age. — This bill would make it easier to prosecute younger teenagers as adults in criminal court rather than treating them through the juvenile justice system.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes. — This bill would lower the age at which juveniles can be tried as adults, restrict sentence modifications, and increase transparency on juvenile crime statistics in Washington D.C.

Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025 — This bill expands government benefits to honor and commemorate deceased veterans by providing headstones or burial markers to those who previously did not qualify for these memorial benefits.

TRAVEL Act of 2025 — This bill expands healthcare access for veterans in underserved U.S. territories by allowing the VA to deploy physicians to provide care at facilities in remote island locations.

Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025. — This bill addresses a presidential declaration of national emergency, which directly invokes executive powers related to national security and foreign policy response mechanisms.

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 — This bill funds military construction projects and veterans services, which supports national defense infrastructure and military readiness.

Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 — This bill increases criminal penalties for unauthorized entry and reentry into the United States, making immigration enforcement more restrictive.

Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill extends federal funding and support for programs designed to reduce maternal deaths and improve maternal health outcomes across states.