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Stacey Plaskett — Democratic U.S. Senator from Congress (official headshot)

Stacey Plaskett Voting Record & Scorecard | National GOP Platform

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Sen. Stacey Plaskett (D-US-0) is tracked on the National GOP Platform legislative scorecard. Stacey Plaskett represents Congress's 0th Congressional District in the U.S. Senate.

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Lawmaker Position

H.R. 2483 (Pettersen Amdt. 25)House 20251x

Codifying Medicaid Waiver Budget Gimmicks that Weaken Budget Neutrality and Enable Bigger Federal Spending

Against GOP
The Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) amendment #3 to the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 would codify guidance directing that Medicaid Section 1115 waiver "budget neutrality" determinations take into account claimed downstream savings. This approach can allow waiver proposals to appear "cost neutral" on paper by crediting speculative or indirect savings, even when the waiver expands spending in the Medicaid program itself. Locking this methodology into law would make it harder for future administrations and Congress to restore stricter budget-neutrality standards and could accelerate waiver-driven expansion of Medicaid benefits and federal obligations. According to opponents, the amendment weakens a key taxpayer safeguard, invites accounting games, and increases the risk that Medicaid costs will grow while transparency and fiscal accountability decline.
H.R. 3383 (Self Amdt. 123)House 20251x

Preventing New SEC Disclosure Mandates on Dual Class Share Companies.

Against GOP
The Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) amendment #123 to the "Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act of 2025" would strike Section 307. This section would require issuers to disclose the share of ownership and voting power held by directors, director nominees, named executive officers, and 5 percent voting power holders. According to supporters of the amendment, these governance structures are already widely discussed by investors and market analysts, and the amendment is intended to help prevent another federal paperwork regime that increases legal costs, invites enforcement risk, and makes it harder for growing companies to access public markets.
H.R. 3383 (Waters Amdt. 125)House 20251x

Worsening Regulatory Overreach in the Financial Sector by Expanding Mandates on Investment Advisers and Hedge Funds.

Against GOP
The Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) amendment #125 to the "Increasing Investor Opportunities Act" would require investment advisers and hedge funds to conduct know-your-customer verification and implement anti-money laundering procedures for foreign clients. While framed as a transparency and enforcement measure, it would extend a very burdensome new compliance regime into parts of the private investment market that are not currently regulated in this manner. Essentially, much more routine investing activity would now be pushed into a federal monitoring and paperwork structure that is especially costly for smaller firms.
H.R. 3383 (Waters Amdt. 127)House 20251x

Imposing New Price Controls and Government Enforcement Powers over Investment Fees in the Financial Sector.

Against GOP
The Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) amendment #127 to the "Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act of 2025" would define and prohibit fees charged by SEC-registered individuals and entities that are not "clearly disclosed" or "proportional" to the services provided. In effect, the measure would grow federal government power into price setting and policing subjective standards for what private-sector financial services may charge, beyond existing disclosure rules.
H.R. 3838 (Biggs Amd. 29)House 20251x

Protecting Military Readiness by Blocking Endangered Species Act "Critical Habitat" Designations that Restrict Training and National Defense Operations.

With GOP
The Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) amendment #29 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would prohibit the designation of certain military and National Guard lands as "critical habitat" under the Endangered Species Act when the Department of Defense determines that restriction would interfere with national defense needs. The amendment also would exempt military personnel from certain Endangered Species Act prohibitions during national defense related operations, including incidental harm to protected species. According to supporters, environmental designations and litigation can function as backdoor shutdown tools that limit access to ranges and training areas, weaken readiness, and force commanders to prioritize paperwork and lawsuits over preparedness.
H.R. 3838 (Greene Amd. 91)House 20251x

Stopping Pentagon Mission Creep by Banning Taxpayer-Funded "Lab-Grown Meat" Research and Procurement.

Against GOP
The Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) amendment #91 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would ban the Department of Defense from researching, developing, procuring, or promoting cell-cultured meat. The bill is largely in response to the DOD in 2024 using $500 million in taxpayer funds for the development of lab-grown meat products. According to supporters, the Pentagon should not be using defense dollars to experiment with or advance controversial food technologies that belong in the private marketplace. They contended this is a basic guardrail to keep defense spending focused on warfighting needs instead of trendy, politically driven projects.
H.R. 3838 (Greene Amd. 93)House 20251x

Ending the Ukraine Blank Check by Prohibiting U.S. Assistance and Refocusing Defense Dollars on America''s Core Security Needs.

Against GOP
The Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) amendment #94 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would prohibit assistance to Ukraine. According to supporters, Washington has treated Ukraine aid as an open-ended commitment while the federal government racks up debt and neglects urgent needs at home. They contended Congress should stop underwriting another foreign conflict and instead focus U.S. defense policy on deterring direct threats to America and rebuilding readiness.
H.R. 3838 (Greene Amd. 94)House 20251x

Placing America First by Striking Funding for Overseas "Humanitarian" Programs Unrelated to Core National Defense.

Against GOP
The Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) amendment #94 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would strike funding for the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) program. OHDACA is used to support overseas humanitarian and civic assistance activities that often operate alongside broader foreign policy initiatives rather than directly strengthening U.S. military readiness. According to supporters, the Pentagon should focus on deterring adversaries and rebuilding readiness, not serving as a global aid agency, and that taxpayer dollars for national defense should not be diverted into open-ended overseas programs that blur the line between defense and foreign aid.
H.R. 3838 (Mace Amd. 14)House 20251x

Strengthening Government Integrity by Preventing Taxpayer Funded Gender Transition Procedures in the Military.

Against GOP
The Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) amendment #14 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would prohibit the use of Department of Defense funds to provide gender transition procedures, including surgeries and hormone therapies. According to supporters, this measure keeps the military''s health system focused on readiness and medically necessary care rather than controversial, elective interventions driven by political activism.
H.R. 3838 (Mace Amd. 15)House 20251x

Protecting Women''s Sports at U.S. Military Academies by Keeping Female Athletics Female

Against GOP
The Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) amendment #15 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would prohibit the Superintendent of a Service Academy from allowing a cadet or midshipman who is a biological male from participating in an athletic program or activity that is designated exclusively for biological females. The amendment would apply to women''s teams and women-only athletic opportunities at the service academies. According to supporters, this protects fairness and safety in competition while preserving equal athletic opportunities for female cadets and midshipmen.
H.R. 3838 (Mace Amd. 16)House 20251x

Keeping Military Forms Grounded in Biological Sex Instead of Political Gender Ideology.

Against GOP
The Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) amendment #16 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would prohibit the Secretary of Defense from soliciting information through a form or survey regarding an individual''s gender identity. It would also prohibit providing an option to indicate an individual''s sex or gender is something other than male or female. According to supporters, this prevents the military from being drawn into divisive social engineering and keeps official records clear, consistent, and focused on readiness rather than political activism.
H.R. 3838 (Mace Amd. 17)House 20251x

Protecting Privacy and Safety by Ensuring Single Sex Military Spaces are Based on Biological Sex

Against GOP
The Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) amendment #17 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would prohibit individuals from accessing or using single sex spaces on military installations that do not correspond to the individual''s biological sex. The amendment applies to spaces such as restrooms, changing areas, and similar facilities where privacy and personal safety are at stake. According to supporters, this measure prevents political ideological policies from overriding basic protections for service members and their families.
H.R. 3838 (McCormick Amd. 96)House 20251x

Blocking Pentagon Recruiting Contracts with Censorship "Fact-Checkers" to Protect Free Speech and Prevent Government-Backed Information Control.

Against GOP
The Rep. Richard McCormick (R-GA) amendment #96 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would prohibit the Department of Defense from contracting with entities that perform fact-checking and information-grading services when those services are used to censor political opponents. The amendment is in response to the DOD contracting with NewsGuard and the Global Disinformation Index, entities that are clearly biased against conservatives based on data from the Media Research Center. According to supporters, the federal government should not outsource viewpoint-based policing of speech to outside organizations under the banner of "fact-checking," particularly in ways that can chill lawful debate and manipulate what Americans can see and share.
H.R. 3838 (Meeks Amd. 34)House 20251x

Reasserting Congressional War Powers by Repealing Outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force

With GOP
The Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) amendment #34 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would insert the text of H.R. 1488 to repeal the 2002 and 1991 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). According to supporters, these authorizations are no longer relevant to current threats and have been left on the books for decades after the conflicts they were tied to. They contend that keeping broad, aging AUMFs in place fuels perpetual war footing and allows future military action to be justified without fresh debate and clear limits from Congress. The amendment is intended to ensure the Executive branch consults the people''s representatives before expanding U.S. military involvement abroad, as laid out in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.
H.R. 3838 (Mills Amd. 90)House 20251x

Preventing LBGTQ Pride and Other Politized Flags from Being Flown on U.S. Military Bases

Against GOP
The Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) amendment #90 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would prevent the military chain of command or senior civilian leadership from approving additional flags (such as LGBTQ Pride flags) for display. Under current law, the FY2024 NDAA generally limits flags displayed in Department of Defense workplaces and public areas to a defined list of "approved" flags, but it also includes a catch-all that permits leadership to approve other flags at their discretion. This amendment removes that catch-all discretion and restricts DoD flag displays to the flags specifically listed in statute. According to supporters, this helps keep the armed forces focused on mission readiness and prevents taxpayer-funded military installations from being used to elevate partisan or ideological symbolism.
H.R. 3838 (Norman Amd. 13)House 20251x

Stopping Gender Transition Procedures from Being Funded Through Taxpayer Funded Military Family Programs

Against GOP
The Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) amendment #13 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would prohibit the provision of gender transition procedures, including surgery or medication, through the Exceptional Family Member Program. The amendment would block this program from being used to facilitate or subsidize these elective interventions. According to supporters, this measure keeps military support programs focused on legitimate readiness and family needs rather than political and controversial medical procedures.
H.R. 3838 (Patronis Amd. 9)House 20251x

Stopping Politicized "Green" Procurement Mandates for the Military''s Vehicle Fleet

Against GOP
The Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) amendment #9 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would strike provisions that establish a preference for Department of Defense motor vehicles using electric or hybrid propulsion systems, along with related requirements. According to supporters, this measure keeps defense procurement focused on mission readiness and operational needs rather than politically driven energy preferences. By removing one size fits all procurement directives, the amendment would allow commanders and acquisition officials to choose the right vehicles for the job without being pushed toward technologies that may not fit every mission, location, or logistics environment.
H.R. 3838 (Smith Amd. 7)House 20251x

Protecting Military Radar and Readiness from Offshore Wind Interference.

Against GOP
The Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) amendment #7 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would require the Secretary of Defense to certify that offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic Planning Areas will not interfere with radar capabilities. This proposal would essentially place a defense readiness check on major ocean-based energy projects that can affect training, surveillance, and operational awareness. According to supporters, national security needs should come first, especially considering offshore wind buildouts are largely politically driven and unnecessarily drive-up electricity costs.
H.R. 3838 (Wilson Amd. 81)House 20251x

Protecting Military Installations by Strengthening Penalties for Unlawful Entry

Against GOP
The Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) amendment #81 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would increase the maximum penalty in 18 U.S.C. 1382 for unlawfully entering military, naval, or Coast Guard installations or property from six months to two years and clarify the offense as a general intent crime. It would also amend 50 U.S.C. 797 to establish a felony penalty of up to two years for violating security regulations for designated national defense areas, with definitions for covered property and regulations. According to supporters, these changes strengthen deterrence and accountability for unlawful intrusions and violations that can threaten base security, sensitive operations, and the safety of service members.
H.R. 3944 (Carter Amdt. En Bloc No. 2)House 20251x

Reprioritizing Existing Funds Toward Military Readiness and Veterans Care Without Hiking Spending in the Military and VA Appropriation Bill.

Against GOP
The Rep. John Carter (R-TX) amendment en bloc No. 2 to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 would package several amendments into one vote and make targeted funding shifts rather than adding new spending. The amendment would transfer $4.1 million out of the NATO Security Investment Fund to the Air Force Planning and Design Fund to bolster base security at installations receiving B-21 bomber aircraft. It would also include multiple "increase and decrease" provisions that redirect existing dollars within VA and military accounts, including $5 million for veterans'' medical services with an emphasis on memory care, language encouraging privatized housing options for unaccompanied service members, and provisions to increase access to in-home care through community care. According to supporters, the package strengthens readiness and improves practical care and infrastructure priorities by moving funds away from lower-priority uses and toward core responsibilities, while keeping changes offset so Congress is not opening the door to a broader spending expansion.
H.R. 4016 (Greene Amd. 52)House 20251x

Ending Pentagon Mission Creep by Cutting Overseas Humanitarian and Civic Aid Spending

Against GOP
The Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) amendment #52 to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 would strike $117,988,000 for the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid programs. These programs fund certain humanitarian, disaster response, and civic-aid activities conducted by the Department of Defense outside the United States. By removing this funding, the amendment would narrow the Pentagon''s role back toward core national defense responsibilities. According to the sponsor, this change helps ensure defense dollars are focused on America''s warfighters and military readiness, rather than overseas projects that blur the line between defense and foreign aid.
H.R. 4016 (Greene Amdt. 54)House 20251x

Placing America First by Striking Defense Spending for HIV Prevention Education Programs in Foreign Countries

Against GOP
The Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) amendment #54 to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 would strike funding in the bill for HIV prevention educational activities in foreign countries. It is noteworthy that the U.S., through other appropriation bills, provide roughly $6 billion annually to prevent and treat HIV-AIDS globally. According to the sponsor, such initiatives are best carried out through the countless charities and foundations improving health across the globe, not through funding directed towards national defense.
H.R. 4016 (Greene Amdt. 55)House 20251x

Placing America First by Striking $500 Million for Israeli Cooperative Programs.

Against GOP
The Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) amendment #55 to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 would strike $500 million provided in the bill for the Israeli Cooperative Programs. This funding is on top of other assistance the U.S. annually provides to Israel, including $3.8 billion in foreign aid, the $8.7 billion provided in the April 2024 security supplemental, and the over $800 million in Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAD) missiles the U.S. used to defend the nuclear-armed Israel. According to the sponsor, Israel already provides universal health care and subsidized college for its citizens, and she argues Americans should not be asked to fund additional foreign programs while the United States is roughly $37 trillion in debt and Israel''s national debt is under $400 billion.
H.R. 4016 (Greene Amdt. 56)House 20251x

Placing America First by Striking $500 Million in Funding for Jordan''s Military within the NDAA.

Against GOP
The Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) amendment #56 to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 would strike $500 million in funding in the bill that supports the Armed Forces of Jordan. According to the sponsor, this amendment is intended to ensure the Defense appropriations bill funds only America''s military, not foreign militaries, especially when other legislation already provides substantial additional aid to Jordan, including $1.65 billion in the State and Foreign Operations funding bill released the same week of the vote.
H.R. 4016 (Greene Amdt. 57)House 20251x

Placing America First by Prohibiting Defense Appropriations within the NDAA from Being Used for Assistance to Ukraine

Against GOP
The Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) amendment #57 to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 would prohibit funds made available by the act from being used for assistance to Ukraine. According to supporters, this prohibition is a needed guardrail to prevent another round of Ukraine funding from moving through Congress without clear limits, accountability, or a defined end point, especially as the national debt grows and needs at home remain unmet.
H.R. 4016 (Steube Amdt. 60)House 20251x

Putting America First by Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Assistance to the Hezbollah-Tainted Lebanese Armed Forces.

Against GOP
The Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) amendment #60 to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 would prohibit any funds made available by the act from being used to provide assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces. The amendment would ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars cannot be directed to a foreign military that has repeatedly operated alongside, or been infiltrated by, Hezbollah-linked elements and has been used as a lever of influence by hostile actors in the region. According to supporters, this is an America First guardrail to stop funding from flowing to a military force riddled with Hezbollah sympathizers that functions as another proxy for the Iranian terror regime.
H.R. 4553 (Perry Amd. 24)House 20251x

Defunding the Delaware River Basin Commission and Ending the Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing.

Against GOP
The Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) amendment #67 to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 would prohibit funding for the Delaware River Basin Commission and transfer the savings to the Spending Reduction Account. The Delaware River Basin Commission has used its authority to institute a ban on hydraulic fracturing within the basin. According to supporters, this is an example of an unelected regional body acting as a de facto energy regulator, overriding state and local priorities while restricting private property use and domestic energy production. By cutting off federal funding, the amendment is intended to dismantle support for the commission''s fracking prohibition and restore decision-making to the states, local communities, and the lawful processes that should govern energy development.
H.R. 4553 (Perry Amd. 66)House 20251x

Ending the Draconian Fracking Ban Imposed by the Delaware River Basin Commission.

Against GOP
The Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) amendment #66 to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 would prohibit the use of funds for the Delaware River Basin Commission to implement or enforce the final rule entitled, "Comprehensive Plan and Special Regulations With Respect to High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing; Rules of Practice and Procedure Regarding Project Review Classifications and Fees." Effectively, this measure would terminate the ban on hydraulic fracking within the basin that the Commission had imposed. According to supporters, the Commission has acted as an unaccountable regional regulator by imposing a sweeping ban that blocks lawful domestic energy production, undermines state authority, and drives up costs for families and businesses. The amendment is intended to cut off the funding stream that enables enforcement and help unwind the Commission''s anti-energy posture.
H.R. 4553 (Perry Amd. 68)House 20251x

Defunding the Green New Deal Research Slush Fund Known as the ARPA-E and Returning the Money to Taxpayers

Against GOP
The Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) amendment #68 to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 would eliminate funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) and transfer the savings to the Spending Reduction Account. ARPA-E funds federal energy research and demonstration-style projects that often align with climate and "energy transition" agendas. According to supporters, the agency operates as a pipeline for Green New Deal-style initiatives by subsidizing politically driven technologies and steering private-sector innovation through federal grants rather than market demand.
H.R. 4553 (Perry Amd. 69)House 20251x

Stopping the Enrichment of the Electric Vehicle Industry at Taxpayer Expense through the Defunding of the DOE''s Vehicle Loan Program.

Against GOP
The Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) amendment #69 to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 would eliminate funding for the Department of Energy''s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program and transfer the savings to the Spending Reduction Account. According to the sponsor, this program "provides loans to companies that make Green New Deal cars" and has recklessly spent over $1 trillion, including $8 billion in subsidies on electric vehicle chargers. The amendment is intended to stop federal subsidies that prop up favored industries and to reduce the temptation for lobbying-driven deals that bypass normal market discipline.
H.R. 4553 (Perry Amd. 70)House 20251x

Protecting Taxpayers by Defunding a Crony Department of Energy Loan Program which has Enriched Chinese Companies at the Expense of American Taxpayers.

Against GOP
The Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) amendment #70 to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 would eliminate $35 million in administrative funding for the Department of Energy''s Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program and transfer the savings to the Spending Reduction Account. According to the sponsor, the program reduces market discipline and has cost taxpayers many hundreds of millions, with some of the most egregious examples including Solyndra, Fisker Automotive and A123 Systems. The sponsor also noted that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was the ultimate beneficiary, as following the bankruptcies of Fisker and A123, the Chinese purchased the companies for pennies on the dollar.
H.R. 4553 (Perry Amd. 71)House 20251x

Cutting Funding for LGBTQ+ and Racial Minority Directed Grants via a Reduction in Appropriations to the Northern Border Commission

Against GOP
The Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) amendment #28 to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 would reduce funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission by $13,319,727 (returning the program to fiscal year 2019 levels) and transfer the savings to the Spending Reduction Account. The Northern Border Regional Commission''s 2024 – 2029 strategic plan states its intention to "invest in projects that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and increased accessibility" as its investment principle. Under the plan, the NBRC will also establish a committee that includes LGBTQ+ and minority groups to help the NBRC "maximize outreach and increase the utilization of NBRC funding".
H.R. 4553 (Perry Amd. 72)House 20251x

Defunding Radical Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives via a Reduction in Appropriation to the Southwest Border Regional Commission.

Against GOP
The Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) amendment #72 to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 would reduce funding for the Southwest Border Regional Commission – an entity heavily focused on advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) – and transfer the savings to the Spending Reduction Account. According to the Commission''s 2025 strategic plan, its central commitment will involve "equity" and will be "focusing on underserved populations, including low-income residents, communities of color, and rural areas". The plan includes various climate change initiatives and grants exclusively to minority-owned businesses.
H.R. 4553 (Perry Amd. 73)House 20251x

Rolling Back the Ballooning Southeast Crescent Regional Commission and Stopping Electric Vehicle and Green Pork Spending

Against GOP
The Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) amendment #73 to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, would reduce funding for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission and transfer the savings to the Spending Reduction Account. The amendment would restore funding to pre-pandemic levels after the program''s appropriation ballooned from an initial $250,000 to more than $16 million. According to supporters, this commission has drifted into politicized initiatives, including electric vehicle charging and green infrastructure, that are far outside core federal responsibilities. By scaling the program back and directing the savings to spending reduction, the amendment is intended to curb Washington''s habit of turning small grants into permanent, expanding slush funds for regional pet projects.
H.R. 4776 (Clyde Amdt. 138)House 20251x

Combatting Frivolous Litigation in the Federal Permitting Process by Clarifying the Term "Direct Harm".

Against GOP
The Andrew Clyde (R-GA) amendment #138 to the "SPEED Act" would clarify that "direct harm" does not include emotional, aesthetic, or recreational interests unless accompanied by a material physical or property harm. By narrowing what qualifies as "direct harm," this measure helps curb frivolous litigation deployed by activist groups that can delay lawful projects through years of process and paperwork, especially when the claimed injury is not tied to real-world physical impacts or property damage.
H.R. 4776 (Roy Amdt. 139)House 20251x

Limiting NEPA Reviews so Federal Agencies Cannot Stall Permits by Analyzing Impacts They Have No Authority to Regulate

Against GOP
The Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) amendment #139 to the SPEED Act would revise the bill''s scope-of-review clause to clarify that National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review applies only to environmental impacts that the lead agency or cooperating federal agencies have the legal authority to regulate. In practice, this change would narrow the universe of issues that can be forced into federal environmental reviews, keeping agencies focused on their actual statutory responsibilities. Without clear limits, NEPA can be used to justify endless studies, invite litigation, and delay energy and infrastructure projects even when the alleged "impacts" fall outside an agency''s legal lane. According to supporters, this amendment helps stop bureaucratic mission creep and keeps permitting from becoming a backdoor weapon to block projects through paperwork and lawsuits.
H.R. 4776 (Roy Amdt. 140)House 20251x

Narrowing NEPA''s "Significant Impact" Standard to Stop Endless Environmental Impact Statements and Speed Permitting

Against GOP
The Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) amendment #140 to the SPEED Act would further define what counts as a "significant effect on the quality of the human environment" for purposes of triggering an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The amendment would define a "significant effect" as a proximate and concrete harm directly caused by the proposed agency action that materially impairs human health or property. It would also revise NEPA''s EIS trigger so an EIS is required only when there is at least one such "significant effect," rather than the broader and more easily manipulated "significantly affecting" standard. According to supporters, tightening these definitions would reduce litigation gamesmanship and prevent agencies from dragging projects into years of paperwork over speculative or tangential claims.
H.Con.Res. 58House 20251x

Condemning Socialism and Defending Individual Liberty, Private Property, and Free Enterprise.

Neutral
The "Denouncing the horrors of socialism" concurrent resolution, sponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), expresses the sense of Congress that socialism should be denounced in all its forms and that Congress opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution lays out a series of findings describing the historic record of socialist and communist regimes, including famine, repression, and mass death, and it highlights how centralized economic control often collapses into authoritarian rule. It also underscores America''s founding principles by citing the importance of property rights, personal liberty, and the freedom to enjoy the fruits of one''s labor.
H.Con.Res. 61House 20251x

Restricting the President''s Ability to Use Military Force Against Cartel Terrorists and Narco-Traffickers in the Western Hemisphere

Neutral
This concurrent resolution, introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), would direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere unless Congress enacted a declaration of war or specific authorization. The resolution followed the Trump administration''s designation of cartels and related groups as terrorist organizations and its military campaign against suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean and nearby waters. According to opponents of the resolution, it failed to account for the extraordinary national security threat posed by violent drug trafficking cartels and narco-terrorists operating in and around the Caribbean Sea. They argued that these groups are heavily armed, increasingly organized, and directly responsible for the flow of deadly drugs into American communities, and that Congress should not move forward with a measure that limits the President''s ability to act against them.
H.Con.Res. 64House 20251x

Preventing the President from Using Military Force to Protect Americans from Narco-Terrorists and Drug Trafficking Threats Linked to Venezuela

Neutral
This concurrent resolution, introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), would direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress enacted a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization. The measure came amid the Trump administration''s expanding military campaign against suspected drug trafficking boats in and around the Caribbean and broader tensions involving Venezuela. According to opponents of the resolution, it failed to account for the extraordinary national security threat posed by violent drug trafficking cartels and narco-terrorists operating in the region, some of which may be connected to the Maduro regime. They argued that moving this resolution would restrict the President''s authority as commander in chief and make it harder to protect Americans from foreign criminal organizations driving violence and deadly drugs into the United States.
H.J. RES. 104House 20251x

Overturning a Biden Bureau of Land Management Plan that Prevents Coal Leasing on 1.7 Million Acres of Federal Land

Neutral
This resolution introduced by Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment." Resource management plans guide how BLM-administered lands are managed, including whether and where coal leasing may be considered. The Miles City plan amendment made 1.7 million acres unavailable for future coal leasing. According to supporters, this kind of federal land "lock up" undermines local economies and energy affordability by putting Washington planners ahead of workers, communities, and responsible development.
H.J. RES. 105House 20251x

Overturning a Biden Bureau of Land Management Rule that Restricts Oil, Gas, and Coal Development on Federal Lands in North Dakota.

Neutral
This resolution introduced by Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan." Resource management plans guide how BLM-administered lands are managed, including where energy development is allowed or restricted. Biden''s North Dakota plan modified the prior 1988 plan by limiting oil and gas development in certain areas and restricting new coal leasing to areas within four miles of existing mines. According to supporters, the rule represents a federal land-use "lock up" that would limit access to domestic resources, threaten jobs and state revenues, and increase energy costs for families and businesses.
H.J. RES. 106House 20251x

Overturning a Biden Bureau of Land Management Plan that Blocks Mineral Extraction on Millions of Acres in Alaska''s Central Yukon Region.

Neutral
This resolution introduced by Rep. Nicholas Begich (R-AK) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan." Resource management plans guide how BLM-administered lands are managed, including where uses such as responsible development, access, and conservation rules will apply. The Central Yukon plan was issued on November 12, 2024, and, among other changes, designates 21 areas as "critical environmental concern" and locks up roughly 3.6 million acres. According to supporters, these designations and related restrictions amount to a federal land "lock up" that can limit multiple-use access, hinder economic opportunity, and place Washington bureaucrats in charge of decisions that should be made closer to the people most affected.
H.J.Res. 117House 20251x

Denying Congress the Ability to Fulfil its Constitutional Duty of Evaluating the Imposition of a 40% Tariff (Tax) on Imports from Brazil.

Neutral
This motion tables (defeats) a discharge petition sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) that would allow Congress to debate and vote on the imposition of an additional 40% tariff on imports from Brazil. Specifically, the discharge petition would terminate the national emergency declared by President Trump on July 30, 2025, in Executive Order 14323, pursuant to the National Emergencies Act. President Trump''s EO imposed an additional 40% tariff on Brazilian goods, which was on top of a 10% tariff the President imposed on Brazilian goods in April of 2025. Notably, on February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources v. Trump that these emergency-tariff actions are unconstitutional.
H.J.Res. 130House 20251x

Restoring American Energy and Jobs by Reversing the Biden-Era Plan that Shut Down Future Federal Coal Leasing.

Neutral
This resolution, sponsored by Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a former Biden administration rule implemented at the Bureau of Land Management titled "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment" on November 20, 2024. The Biden-era rule made no federal coal available for future leasing in the Buffalo Field Office area, effectively ending future federal coal leasing in Wyoming''s Powder River Basin. By disapproving the 2024 rule, Congress would undo those restrictions and revert management back to the 2020 Trump-era plan, thus expanding the domestic energy supply.
H.J.Res. 131House 20251x

Repealing the Biden-Era ANWR Coastal Plain Leasing Restrictions to Restore Domestic Energy Production and Lower Costs.

Neutral
This resolution, sponsored by Rep. Nicholas Begich (R-AK), uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a former Biden administration rule implemented at the Bureau of Land Management titled "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision" on December 9, 2024. The Biden-era rule changed how oil and gas leasing can occur in the Coastal Plain program area within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Biden-era decision replaced the 2020 record of decision under the first Trump administration that had made the full 1.6 million acre program area available for leasing. The Biden-era decision made only 400,000 acres available for leasing (the statutory minimum) placing roughly 1.2 million acres off-limits.
H.J.Res. 20House 20251x

Repealing a Biden Rule at the Department of Energy that Effectively Bans Popular Natural Gas Tankless Water Heaters

Neutral
This joint resolution, introduced by Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), would utilize the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal a Biden Department of Energy rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters" and published on December 26, 2024. The underlying rule set new federal efficiency standards for gas-fired instantaneous (tankless) water heaters, including widely used non-condensing models. According to supporters, the rule was designed in a way that effectively pushes non-condensing units out of the market and forces homeowners and small businesses into more expensive options and complicated retrofits. They argue this is part of a broader regulatory playbook where Washington uses appliance rules to squeeze out natural gas products, shrinking consumer choice while raising costs for everyday replacements and home repairs.
H.J.Res. 24House 20251x

Blocking Biden''s Costly Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Energy Standards Mandate by Overturning a Department of Energy Rule

Neutral
This joint resolution, introduced by Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK), would utilize the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal a Biden Department of Energy rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers" and published on December 23, 2024. The underlying rule establishes new federal energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers commonly used by grocery stores, restaurants, warehouses, and other commercial facilities. According to supporters, the repeal of the Biden rule would stop Washington from using one-size-fits-all efficiency mandates to dictate the design and purchase of essential refrigeration equipment. They argue these mandates drive up compliance and replacement costs, squeeze small businesses, and ultimately raise prices for consumers as businesses are forced to absorb yet another layer of federal micromanagement.
H.J.Res. 25House 20251x

Repealing a Biden IRS Rule that Grows Financial Surveillance Through Expanded Crypto "Broker" Reporting

Neutral
This joint resolution, introduced by Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH), would utilize the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal an Internal Revenue Service rule titled "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales" and published on December 30, 2024. The underlying rule expands who the IRS treats as a "broker" for digital asset sales and would require covered entities to report gross proceeds and send new tax statements tied to crypto transactions. According to supporters, repealing the Biden rule would stop Washington from rewriting the definition of "broker" to sweep in parts of the digital asset economy that do not operate like traditional brokerages, including technology platforms that cannot realistically collect the personal data the rule demands. They argue the Biden rule is less about honest tax administration and more about building a new reporting regime that turns financial innovation into a compliance trap, pushing lawful activity overseas while increasing the federal government''s ability to monitor Americans'' economic lives.
H.J.Res. 35House 20251x

Repealing Biden''s EPA Methane Fee Rule That Grows Federal Penalties and Drives Up Domestic Energy Costs

Neutral
This joint resolution, introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), would utilize the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal a Biden Environmental Protection Agency rule titled "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions" and published on November 18, 2024. The underlying rule sets the compliance framework for the federal "waste emissions charge," including how covered facilities calculate emissions, use "netting," and qualify for exemptions, with EPA positioned to assess penalties when standards are not met. According to supporters, this rule is the enforcement engine for a Washington created methane tax that punishes American oil and gas production, increases compliance burdens across the supply chain, and ultimately raises energy prices for families and job creators. They argue it hands regulators another tool to pressure domestic producers while making the U.S. less competitive and more dependent on foreign energy.
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