Legislation

The Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act seeks to eliminate the Corporate Transparency Act and its associated reporting requirements. By repealing these provisions and making necessary technical corrections to the U.S. Code, the bill aims to remove the federal mandates currently imposed on businesses regarding beneficial ownership disclosure.

The Extend the TikTok Deadline Act proposes to double the divestiture period for TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, from 270 days to 540 days. This legislation aims to provide additional time for the company to comply with the requirements set forth in the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.

This resolution formally appoints Representative Mark DeSaulnier to the House Committee on Ethics. This committee is responsible for overseeing ethical conduct and investigating potential violations by members of the House of Representatives.

This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to consider H.R. 77, which aims to streamline the process for disapproving "midnight rules" issued at the end of a presidential administration. It sets specific parameters for debate and limits further amendments to ensure an efficient legislative review.

The Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 mandates a federal evaluation of the Container Aerial Firefighting System (CAFFS) to determine its effectiveness in wildfire suppression. The Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior are required to report their findings to Congress within 120 days of the bill's enactment.

This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer approximately 232.9 acres of Tonto National Forest land to Gila County, Arizona, to be used exclusively as a site for veterans’ services. The county is responsible for all costs associated with the transfer, and the land must remain dedicated to supporting veterans or risk reverting to federal ownership.

The READY Accounts Act establishes tax-advantaged savings accounts designed to help homeowners prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Individuals can make tax-deductible contributions to these accounts and withdraw funds tax-free to pay for qualified disaster mitigation improvements or uninsured repair costs.

The Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue a series of commemorative coins in 2028 to honor the diverse women who served on the Home Front during World War II. Proceeds from the sale of these coins will support the Rosie the Riveter Trust in its efforts to maintain the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park and fund educational programs. This initiative ensures the legacy of these essential workers is preserved and recognized through a national numismatic program.

The Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act streamlines the FEMA assistance process by allowing survivors to use a broader range of documentation to prove home ownership. It also expands eligibility for housing repair grants and removes restrictive time limits on repair programs to ensure more disaster victims can access necessary support.

The "No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act" seeks to reduce federal spending on university overhead by capping the indirect costs allowed in federal research grants based on the size of an institution's endowment. Universities with endowments exceeding $2 billion face strict limits on these reimbursements, while all other institutions are subject to a 15 percent cap. Additionally, the bill mandates increased oversight and reporting on how federal research funds are utilized for administrative and diversity-related staff compensation.

The Laken Riley Act mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants who are charged with or convicted of theft-related offenses. Additionally, the bill empowers state attorneys general to sue federal officials for failures in enforcing immigration detention, removal, and parole laws.

The Silver Cliff Community Act mandates that the United States Postal Service establish a unique ZIP code, 81249, exclusively for the town of Silver Cliff, Colorado. This designation must be implemented within 180 days of the bill's enactment to ensure the community has its own distinct postal identity.

The "No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act" strengthens federal sentencing laws by mandating the death penalty or life imprisonment for a wide range of sex trafficking and sexual abuse offenses. This legislation significantly increases penalties for crimes involving the exploitation, coercion, and abuse of minors, as well as repeat sex offenders.

The "No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act" mandates a hiring freeze for the Internal Revenue Service until the Treasury Secretary certifies that no current IRS employee holds a seriously delinquent federal tax debt. This legislation aims to ensure tax compliance among those responsible for enforcing the nation's tax laws.

The Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Act mandates drug screening and testing for adult applicants and recipients of TANF, SNAP, and federal housing assistance. Individuals with recent drug-related arrests or those identified as high-risk through screening must test negative for controlled substances to remain eligible for benefits. States and housing agencies that fail to enforce these requirements face a 15 percent reduction in federal funding.

The "No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025" amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to strictly enforce income and resource eligibility requirements for food assistance benefits. By closing existing loopholes, the bill ensures that program resources are reserved for households that meet established financial criteria. These changes will take effect one year following the date of enactment.

The End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2025 seeks to eliminate various tax preferences and accounting benefits currently available to the oil and gas industry. The bill repeals several deductions, credits, and accounting methods—such as percentage depletion and intangible drilling cost deductions—to increase tax revenue from fossil fuel producers. These changes are designed to align the tax treatment of oil and gas activities more closely with other business sectors starting in 2025.

The Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act of 2025 prohibits the Department of Education from providing federal funding to any state or local educational agency that restricts or prevents voluntary, constitutionally protected prayer in public schools. The bill ensures that participation in prayer remains entirely voluntary and protects individuals from being forced to participate in or influence the content of such prayers.

The Border Security Investment Act establishes a 37-percent fee on remittance transfers sent to countries with high rates of unlawful entry into the U.S. The revenue generated from these fees is split equally into two trust funds dedicated to reimbursing border states for security expenditures and financing federal border security initiatives, such as technology, physical barriers, and personnel. Any combined fund balance exceeding $50 billion will be permanently redirected toward federal deficit reduction.

The Endowment Tax Fairness Act proposes increasing the excise tax on the net investment income of private colleges and universities from 1.4 percent to 21 percent. Revenue generated from this tax increase would be directed toward reducing the national deficit and the national debt.