Monday, June 30th, 2025
Impeachment Charges: The House voted (344-79) to table (set aside) a motion to impeach Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Democratic Representative Al Green of Texas introduced the articles over what he views as "illegal and unconstitutional" military strikes against Iran.
Condemning the Attacks on Minnesota Lawmakers: The House passed H.Res.519, which condemns and denounces the June 14 attacks on Minnesota state legislators, honors those killed and wounded, and calls on everyone to reaffirm a commitment to a safe, civil, and peaceful democracy. It calls for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.
Condemning Violent LA Protests: The House passed H.Res.516 (212-195), which condemns the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California. It also expresses gratitude to law enforcement agencies (including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) with respect to recent demonstrations in Los Angeles.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations: The House passed H.R.3944 (218-206), which would provide $152.1 billion in net discretionary spending for military construction, Veterans Affairs Department (VA) medical care, and related agencies, nearly 3% more than FY 2025 (on a programmatic basis after factoring out a $15.9 billion rescission, it provides more than $167.7 billion in discretionary funding). It also provides $301.6 billion in mandatory funding for VA compensation and other benefits as well as medical care for veterans exposed to toxins, thereby providing a total of about $469.5 billion for FY 2026. The bill is the first FY 2026 spending bill to come to the House floor.
Deportation of Immigrants Convicted of a DUIs: The House passed H.R.875 (246-160), which would make a DUI conviction a deportable offense for undocumented immigrants. Currently, DUIs are not automatically considered a deportable offense under U.S. immigration law.
Dangerous Migrant Apprehension Numbers: The House passed H.R.275 (231-182), which would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk. DHS must report on (1) the number of individuals, (2) the nationalities or countries of last residence of these individuals, and (3) the location of the encounters.
Sanction Sea Pirates: The House passed H.R.1998, which would impose targeted sanctions on individuals and entities engaged in piracy worldwide, including asset freezes and denial of entry into the United States. The legislation comes in response to a surge in attacks by both Houthi militants and Somali pirates in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts: The House passed H.R.3394, which would expand the eligibility criteria for an accredited investor for purposes of participating in private offerings of securities to include an individual determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to have qualifying professional knowledge through educational or professional experience.
