The U.S. House of Representatives was active today with critical legislative actions, oversight hearings, and leadership statements shaping national policy. From new efforts to boost domestic manufacturing and defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to investigations into federal hiring practices and cryptocurrency regulation, lawmakers tackled pressing issues. Key committees also pushed forward bipartisan legislation on DHS transparency and Coast Guard infrastructure. Read on for a full breakdown of today’s major developments on Capitol Hill.
As of February 28, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives has engaged in several notable activities:
1️⃣ Legislative Actions & Votes
- Introduction of the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act: Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation directing the Secretary of Commerce to study the feasibility of increasing domestic manufacturing of critical infrastructure goods, emphasizing rural community involvement. millermeeks.house.gov
2️⃣ Leadership Statements & Public Engagements
- Representative Val Hoyle’s Statement on White House’s Treatment of President Zelenskyy: Rep. Hoyle condemned President Trump’s press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, criticizing it as political theater that undermines national security interests and commitments to NATO allies. hoyle.house.gov
3️⃣ Policy Developments & Bipartisan Negotiations
- House Democrats Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): Led by Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, 203 House Democrats filed an amicus brief defending the CFPB against efforts by President Trump to dismantle the agency, emphasizing its role in protecting consumers from unfair practices. jeffries.house.gov
- Legislation to Enhance Transparency at DHS Intelligence Office: Representatives Gabe Evans (R-CO), August Pfluger (R-TX), and Laurel Lee (R-FL) introduced the “DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act,” mandating annual audits of the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis to improve transparency and efficiency. homeland.house.gov
4️⃣ Oversight & Investigations
- Investigation into FDIC’s Oversight of Cryptocurrency Activities: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer initiated an investigation into the FDIC’s potentially politically motivated approach to overseeing cryptocurrency-related activities within the banking industry, highlighting concerns about delays and discouragement of banks pursuing crypto-related ventures. oversight.house.gov
- Probe into Alleged Embedding of Political Hires in Federal Agencies: Chairman James Comer launched an investigation into personnel actions by the outgoing Biden-Harris Administration, expressing concerns about deliberate embedding of Democratic political appointees into career positions within federal agencies. oversight.house.gov
- Inquiry into Leak of Government Deportation Plans: Subcommittee Chairman Clay Higgins commenced an investigation into the leak of sensitive government documents detailing law enforcement plans for apprehending and deporting illegal immigrants, aiming to identify the source and assess the impact on operations. oversight.house.gov
5️⃣ Appointments & Nominations
- Upcoming Hearing on Coast Guard Acquisitions and Infrastructure: The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation announced a hearing to examine the U.S. Coast Guard’s recapitalization efforts, focusing on major surface assets, rotary wing aircraft, shoreside infrastructure, and IT systems. transportation.house.gov
Bibliography
- Miller-Meeks, Schrier Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Domestic Manufacturing
- Timestamp: February 28, 2025
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- Representative Hoyle Statement on the White House’s Outrageous Treatment of President Zelenskyy
- Timestamp: February 28, 2025
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- House Democrats Push Back Against Attacks on CFPB and Defend American Consumers in Court
- Timestamp: February 28, 2025
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- Rep. Gabe Evans Leads Legislation to Advance Transparency, Efficiency at DHS’ Intel Office
- Timestamp: February 28, 2025
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- Comer Investigates FDIC’s Potentially Politically Motivated Attempts to Suppress Crypto-Related Activity
- Timestamp: February 28, 2025
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- Comer Investigates Outgoing Biden Administration’s Late Term Efforts to Embed Political Hires in the Federal Bureaucracy
- Timestamp: February 28, 2025
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- House Oversight Investigates Leak of Government Deportation Plans
- Timestamp: February 28, 2025
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- Hearing Announced on U.S. Coast Guard Acquisitions and Infrastructure
- Timestamp: February 28, 2025
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