Darrell Issa

To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.

This bill takes approximately 860 acres of land in Riverside County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians. The land is currently administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The land taken into trust shall be (1) part of the tribe's reservation; (2) maintained as an open space; and (3) used only for purposes consistent with the maintenance of the land as open space and for the protection, preservation, and maintenance of the archaeological, cultural, and wildlife resources on the land. Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land.

To authorize the Development Finance Corporation to invest in Venezuela.

The proposal would allow the U.S. Development Finance Corporation, a government agency that invests in businesses and projects abroad, to put money into Venezuelan companies and ventures. This would enable American investment in Venezuela's economy, potentially supporting businesses and economic development there, though it would require congressional approval and oversight. The measure affects American investors, Venezuelan businesses, and U.S. foreign policy toward Venezuela.

Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2026

The federal government would transfer ownership of specific land in California to the Barona Group of the Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians, placing it under federal trust status for the tribe's benefit. This change would give the tribe greater control over the land and its resources, similar to other tribal lands already held in trust by the federal government. The bill is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act

The legislation would allow the President to award the Medal of Honor, the military's highest decoration for bravery, to Sergeant Rafael Peralta for his heroic actions during the Iraq War. This special authorization is needed because the Medal of Honor typically must be awarded within a specific timeframe after the action occurs, and this case falls outside that window. The bill recognizes Peralta's extraordinary courage and sacrifice in combat.

Congressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act

The proposal would set a specific deadline for Congress to complete the apportionment process—the process of dividing House of Representatives seats among states based on population changes revealed by the decennial census. This affects all Americans by determining how many representatives each state gets and therefore how much influence each state has in the House. The measure aims to ensure this reallocation happens on a predictable schedule rather than being delayed or left incomplete.

Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act

The legislation makes technical corrections to a 2000 settlement agreement that resolved water rights disputes between the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and the state of California. These changes clarify and update specific provisions in the original agreement to ensure the tribe can properly manage and use its allocated water resources. The bill affects the Pechanga Band, California water agencies, and other parties involved in implementing the water rights settlement.

Expunging the December 18, 2019, and January 13, 2021, Impeachments of President Donald Trump.

The proposal would remove the official records of President Donald Trump's two impeachments from congressional records. If passed, it would erase the formal documentation of these proceedings from the House of Representatives' official history, affecting how these events are recorded for the public and future generations.

Protecting American Competition Act of 2026

Based on the title and referral to the Foreign Affairs Committee, this bill likely aims to protect American businesses and workers from unfair foreign competition, possibly through trade policies, tariffs, or restrictions on imports. The specific measures could include rules about how foreign companies operate in the U.S. market or requirements to buy American-made products in certain industries. Without more details on the bill's contents, the exact impact on consumers, workers, and businesses remains unclear, but it would probably affect trade relationships with other countries and prices for imported goods.

No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025

No Censors on our Shores Act This bill makes certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who were involved in conduct that would have been in violation of the First Amendment to the Constitution if it had occurred in the United States (1) inadmissible for entry into the United States, and (2) deportable. Specifically, the bill applies to an individual who, while serving as a foreign government official, carried out or was responsible for activity against a U.S. citizen located in the United States that would have violated the First Amendment if committed by a U.S. government official in the United States.

Lebanon Election Integrity and Diaspora Voting Protection Act of 2026

This bill would establish measures to protect the integrity of elections in Lebanon and enable Lebanese citizens living abroad to participate in voting. The legislation aims to support democratic processes in Lebanon while ensuring diaspora communities can exercise their voting rights, likely through provisions addressing election monitoring, voting access for overseas citizens, or anti-fraud safeguards. The bill affects Lebanese-Americans and other diaspora members who want to vote in Lebanese elections, as well as Lebanon's electoral system overall.

Direct Hire To Fight Fires

Direct Hire To Fight Fires This bill provides permanent direct-hire authority to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to fill wildland firefighter and firefighting support positions in the Forest Service and Interior agencies. The bill also requires USDA and Interior to implement policies to recruit and retain wildland firefighters and related personnel, such as by streamlining the hiring process and reducing barriers for firefighters transferring between agencies. Further, the bill requires USDA and Interior to annually report related data to Congress, including the number of firefighters needed for the coming year, the number of firefighting vacancies in each state, and existing barriers to filling such vacancies. The report must also be made available on a public website.

Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act

This bill would establish mechanisms to investigate and hold accountable members of the Houthi militant group for alleged human rights violations, potentially including war crimes and crimes against humanity. It would likely direct U.S. government agencies to document abuses, support international legal proceedings, and possibly impose sanctions or other consequences against Houthi leaders and members responsible for harming civilians. The measure affects U.S. foreign policy toward Yemen and could impact international efforts to address violations committed during the ongoing conflict in that region.

Litigation Transparency Act of 2025

The legislation would require companies and organizations involved in lawsuits to publicly disclose information about those legal cases, including settlement amounts and the issues being disputed. This transparency requirement would apply to businesses of various sizes and could affect how disputes are handled in courts across the country. The goal is to give the public and other potential litigants better information about legal disputes and their outcomes.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1444 Main Street in Ramona, California, as the "Archie Moore Post Office Building".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1444 Main Street in Ramona, California, as the "Archie Moore Post Office Building".

Pro Codes Act

The bill would establish standards and requirements for professional licensing codes used across different states and industries, making it easier for workers to move between states without having to get completely new licenses. This would help skilled professionals like electricians, plumbers, and other tradespeople work across state lines more efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards. The measure affects both workers seeking to practice their trade in multiple states and businesses that employ them.

Pro Codes Act

The Pro Codes Act would establish rules around professional licensing and certification standards across different industries and states. The bill aims to make it easier for workers with credentials in one state to work in another state without having to get completely new licenses, which could help skilled professionals move more freely for jobs. This would affect workers in fields like construction, healthcare, and trades, as well as the businesses that employ them.

Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025

Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025 This bill prohibits a state or any political subdivision of a state from imposing or collecting an excise tax on the sale of a firearm, ammunition, or any part or component of a firearm or ammunition by a manufacture or dealer.

Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers.

This resolution honors and recognizes the patriotism and contributions made by generations of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers and commends the members of such organizations for their dedicated service to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and their communities. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to promote awareness of the contributions and dedication of members of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. Additionally, the resolution calls on citizens to follow the example of such groups and volunteer support and services to those who have served the country.

Sanctuary City Accountability Act

The legislation would require cities and states that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to report how many undocumented immigrants they release from local custody and provide data on crimes committed by those individuals. It would also potentially tie federal funding to compliance with immigration enforcement requests, affecting local law enforcement agencies, city budgets, and immigrant communities in jurisdictions with these policies.

JUDGES Act of 2025

Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2025 or the JUDGES Act of 2025 This bill creates 64 U.S. district court judgeships—63 permanent and 1 temporary—and expands the jurisdictional coverage of two district courts. Specifically, the bill creates 63 new permanent judgeships across 14 states over a 10-year period beginning in 2025. The state and total number of judgeships added over the 10-year period are as follows: Arizona (1), California (20), Colorado (2), Delaware (2), Florida (9), Georgia (2), Idaho (1), Indiana (1), Iowa (1), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (3), New York (5), Oklahoma (2), and Texas (13). Additionally, the bill creates one temporary judgeship in the Eastern District of Oklahoma in 2025. Finally, the bill adds locations where court must be held in two district courts—one in California and one in Texas. Specifically, the bill adds College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas. Also, the bill adds El Centro to the list of places where court must be held in the Southern District of California. The bill directs the Government Accountability Office to submit reports to Congress on judicial caseloads and detention space. The bill also directs the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to make available on its website the biennial report by the Judicial Conference of the United States on judgeship recommendations.

American Music Fairness Act of 2025

This bill would require radio stations to pay musicians and artists when they play their songs on the air, similar to how streaming services and other platforms already do. Currently, radio broadcasters don't have to compensate performers, even though they profit from playing music, so this change would create a new revenue stream for artists, songwriters, and record labels. The measure affects radio stations, music companies, and performers across the country.