Legislation

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill mandates that states establish procedures to verify citizenship status, remove noncitizens from voter rolls, and share information with federal agencies to ensure election integrity. Additionally, it introduces criminal penalties for registering ineligible individuals and establishes a private right of action against election officials who fail to enforce these citizenship requirements.

The Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2025 increases excise taxes on private jet fuel to generate revenue for the newly established Funding to Support Clean Communities Trust Fund. This fund will finance air quality monitoring, public transit improvements, and rail infrastructure, with at least 50% of the resources dedicated to disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by pollution.

The BEACH Act of 2025 strengthens coastal water safety by expanding monitoring requirements to include upstream waters and public beach access points. The bill provides $30 million in annual funding through 2029 to support these efforts and allows states to use grants to identify specific sources of contamination. Additionally, it mandates that the EPA incorporate the latest testing technologies into its guidance for state and local water quality programs.

The Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act prevents foreign adversaries from circumventing U.S. trade restrictions by closing loopholes related to product origin. The bill ensures that goods produced or controlled by entities linked to designated adversary nations face the same tariffs and trade enforcement actions as products manufactured within those countries. This legislation strengthens national security and trade enforcement by targeting entities that attempt to bypass U.S. trade policy through complex ownership or assembly structures.

The Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025 streamlines the legislative process by allowing Congress to bundle multiple "midnight rules" issued during a presidential transition into a single joint resolution of disapproval. This measure simplifies the Congressional Review Act process, making it more efficient for lawmakers to overturn multiple end-of-term agency regulations simultaneously.

The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act empowers the Secretary of the Treasury to postpone federal tax deadlines for state-declared disasters upon a governor's request. Additionally, the bill extends the mandatory tax deadline relief period for federally declared disasters from 60 days to 120 days.

The 911 SAVES Act mandates that the Office of Management and Budget reclassify public safety telecommunicators as "Protective Service Occupations" within the federal Standard Occupational Classification system. This legislation recognizes the critical, high-stress, and lifesaving nature of 911 dispatchers, correcting their current misclassification to better reflect their essential role in emergency response.

The Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to permanently classify a broad range of fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs. By targeting specific chemical structures, this legislation aims to strengthen federal oversight and enforcement against illicit synthetic opioids.

The Amtrak Transparency Act increases accountability by requiring Amtrak to hold open Board of Directors meetings, provide advance notice of agendas, and conduct annual consultations with state transportation officials. Additionally, the bill mandates public disclosure of discretionary bonuses for officers and employees, as well as transparency regarding high-value vendor agreements for state-supported routes.

This bill mandates the immediate removal of the lesser prairie-chicken from the federal lists of threatened and endangered species. Furthermore, it amends the Endangered Species Act to permanently prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from designating the species as threatened or endangered in the future.

The Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program to expand access to quality, affordable child care in underserved "child care deserts." By providing federal matching funds, the legislation supports states and tribal entities in developing the early childhood workforce and constructing or renovating child care facilities. These grants aim to increase provider retention, improve compensation, and enhance the availability of care during nontraditional hours.

The Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025 authorizes $100 million in competitive grants to States and Tribal entities to increase access to quality child care in underserved "child care deserts." These funds support projects aimed at expanding the child care workforce through education and credentialing, as well as the construction, renovation, or expansion of child care facilities. The initiative seeks to improve child care affordability, availability, and provider retention while supplementing existing federal and state resources.

The Chemical Tax Repeal Act eliminates existing excise taxes on specific chemicals and substances. By amending the Internal Revenue Code, this legislation removes these financial burdens effective January 1, 2024.

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act of 2025 restricts the President’s authority to impose or increase tariffs and tariff-rate quotas under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). While it preserves the President's power to block specific imports or countries, the bill prevents the use of IEEPA as a tool for unilateral tariff adjustments.

The Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act strengthens national security by granting the Secretary of Agriculture a seat on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). This legislation subjects foreign investments in U.S. agricultural supply chains to rigorous federal review and mandates comprehensive reporting on foreign influence and espionage threats within the agricultural sector.

The Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025 prohibits health insurance plans and federal health care programs from requiring prior authorization, utilization management, or medical necessity reviews. Starting January 1, 2026, this legislation aims to eliminate these administrative barriers to ensure that medical decisions remain between patients and their doctors.

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, honoring the service and sacrifice of the U.S. armed forces who fought in this pivotal World War II engagement. It recognizes the strategic importance of the battle, the iconic flag raising on Mount Suribachi, and the enduring legacy of those who served. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the strong bond of friendship and reconciliation between the United States and Japan today.

The Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act prohibits federal executive agencies from contracting with businesses that discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations. Under this legislation, contractors must certify that they do not maintain policies that unfairly limit or refuse services to the firearm industry. Violations of these requirements may result in contract termination, suspension, or debarment.

The Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025 strengthens Title VI enforcement by mandating increased transparency, public awareness campaigns, and standardized reporting of discrimination complaints at institutions of higher education. The bill requires colleges to prominently display civil rights resources and mandates annual audits of institutions with high rates of discrimination complaints. Additionally, it increases federal oversight through regular Congressional briefings and reforms the Department of Education’s complaint-handling processes.

The Defending American Jobs and Investment Act establishes a formal enforcement mechanism to counter foreign taxes that are extraterritorial or discriminatory toward U.S. interests. The bill mandates that the Treasury Secretary identify offending countries and engage in bilateral negotiations to seek the repeal of these taxes. Should these policies persist, the Act authorizes escalating retaliatory measures, including increased U.S. tax rates for citizens and corporations of the offending nation, as well as potential federal procurement restrictions.