Andrew S. Clyde

Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act

The proposal would eliminate the government's ability to grant temporary protected status, a program that currently allows foreign nationals from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, or epidemics to live and work in the United States temporarily. This change would affect hundreds of thousands of immigrants currently in the country under this protection, potentially requiring them to leave or face deportation. The measure has been sent to the House Judiciary Committee for review.

Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025

This bill makes changes to how law enforcement operates in Washington, DC, likely including measures to address crime, police accountability, and public safety procedures. The specific reforms would affect DC police officers, residents, and the criminal justice system in the nation's capital. The bill has passed the House and is now being considered by the Senate.

To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Members of Congress who have a valid concealed carry permit from their home state would be allowed to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C., regardless of D.C.'s own gun laws. The bill would essentially override D.C.'s stricter firearms regulations for this specific group of federal lawmakers. This would affect how Members of Congress can carry weapons while working in the nation's capital.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

This joint resolution nullifies the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment rule published by the Department of Energy (DOE) on October 9, 2024. Under the rule, DOE modified its regulations on the energy efficiency of certain types of consumer products (e.g., washing machines and dishwashers) and industrial equipment (e.g., computer room air conditioners). Specifically, it modified certification requirements, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for these products and equipment to (1) align reporting requirements with currently applicable energy conservation standards and test procedures, and (2) provide DOE with the information necessary to determine the appropriate classification of products for the application of standards.

Constitutional Hearing Protection Act

This bill would remove the federal tax and registration requirements for firearm silencers, treating them like regular gun accessories instead of heavily regulated items. Currently, silencers are taxed at $200 and require extensive paperwork and background checks similar to machine guns, but this legislation would eliminate those barriers for gun owners. The bill affects firearm manufacturers, gun owners, and federal tax revenue while raising questions about noise regulation and public safety.

SHORT Act

Without access to the full bill text, the SHORT Act appears to address tax policy, though the specific provisions are unclear from the title alone. Based on its referral to both the Ways and Means Committee and the Judiciary Committee, it likely involves changes to federal tax law that may also have legal implications. The bill is currently under review to determine which committee will handle which parts of the legislation.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency titled Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models and published on August 7, 2024. The rule requires the implementation of quality control standards for automated valuation models used by mortgage originators and secondary market issuers when determining the value of real estate securing a mortgage.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency titled Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models and published on August 7, 2024. The rule requires the implementation of quality control standards for automated valuation models used by mortgage originators and secondary market issuers when determining the value of real estate securing a mortgage.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency titled Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models and published on August 7, 2024. The rule requires the implementation of quality control standards for automated valuation models used by mortgage originators and secondary market issuers when determining the value of real estate securing a mortgage.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI) , which was submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency on October 30, 2024. The rule modifies the regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act to further reduce lead in drinking water, including by directing water systems to replace all lead and certain galvanized service lines under their control within 10 years.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency titled Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models and published on August 7, 2024. The rule requires the implementation of quality control standards for automated valuation models used by mortgage originators and secondary market issuers when determining the value of real estate securing a mortgage.

To repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

This proposal would eliminate a 1974 law that prevents presidents from refusing to spend money that Congress has already approved and budgeted for specific programs. If passed, it would give the president much more power to decide which government programs and projects actually get funded, even if Congress voted to pay for them. This would affect federal workers, contractors, and anyone who relies on government services, since the president could effectively cut programs without Congress having to vote on those cuts.