Legislation

The PROTECT Jewish Student and Faculty Act requires higher education institutions to formally define antisemitism and explicitly prohibit antisemitic conduct in their official campus policies. Under this legislation, colleges and universities must clearly state that such conduct may result in disciplinary action, including student expulsion or employee termination.

The Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025 replaces traditional health savings accounts with expanded "health freedom accounts" (HFAs), allowing anyone to make tax-deductible contributions for a wider range of medical expenses. The bill increases annual contribution limits and provides greater flexibility for managing healthcare costs. Additionally, it establishes a long-term transition to shift employer-provided health benefits toward these HFA-based models for future hires.

The Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025 mandates a collaborative federal and state effort to combat the fungal disease threatening Hawaii’s native ohia forests. The bill authorizes ongoing research into disease transmission, the management of ungulates in affected areas, and sustained financial and infrastructure support for forest restoration.

The DEBT Act requires the Secretary of the Treasury to testify before Congress regarding planned "extraordinary measures" whenever the federal debt limit is approaching. This legislation mandates that the Secretary provide a detailed explanation of these measures, their administrative costs, and the financial implications of any subsequent debt limit adjustments.

The Territorial Tax Equity and Economic Growth Act of 2025 updates federal tax laws regarding residency and income sourcing for U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa. The bill establishes a stricter "substantial presence" test for bona fide residency and clarifies how income earned outside of these territories is classified for tax purposes. These changes aim to modernize tax administration for individuals and businesses operating within U.S. possessions starting in the 2025 tax year.

This bill makes the American Samoa economic development tax credit permanent by removing all existing expiration dates and time-based restrictions. By eliminating these deadlines, the legislation ensures ongoing tax support for qualifying corporations operating within the territory.

The "No Taxpayer Funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act" prohibits the use of U.S. funds to support the UN Human Rights Council. It mandates that the Secretary of State withhold the portion of U.S. contributions allocated to the Council and permanently rescinds those funds. This ensures that no American taxpayer dollars are directed toward the Council's operations.

The Keep Every Extra Penny Act of 2025 proposes a federal income tax exemption for all overtime compensation. By excluding these earnings from gross income, the bill aims to allow workers to keep the full value of their overtime pay.

This bill authorizes the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan to independently transfer, lease, or encumber real property that is not held in trust by the United States. By granting this authority, the legislation allows the Tribe to manage its non-trust lands without requiring further federal approval. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the United States assumes no liability for these private transactions.

The Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025 mandates an annual State Department report that ranks foreign countries based on their efforts to combat corruption. The bill establishes clear minimum standards for anti-corruption measures and requires the designation of diplomatic points of contact to promote good governance. Additionally, it encourages the use of targeted sanctions against corrupt actors in countries that fail to meet these international standards.

The Prevent Tariff Abuse Act amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to restrict the President's authority to impose import duties or quotas. This bill clarifies that emergency economic powers do not include the ability to levy trade restrictions on goods entering the United States.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to conduct its operations, hire staff, and manage expenditures from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes specific funding caps for the committee’s activities and outlines the administrative procedures for managing its budget and personnel.

This resolution formally appoints Mr. Guest to the House Committee on Ethics. Additionally, it designates him to serve as the committee's Chair.

This bill directs the United States Postal Service to establish a unique ZIP Code for the unincorporated community of Fairlawn, Virginia. This change aims to resolve ongoing issues with misallocated tax revenue caused by Fairlawn currently sharing ZIP Codes with the independent city of Radford.

The Censorship Accountability Act establishes a legal right for individuals to sue federal employees who violate their First Amendment rights. This legislation allows injured parties to seek damages or other legal relief against executive branch employees acting under the color of law. It further provides for the recovery of attorney’s fees for prevailing plaintiffs while clarifying that employees cannot sue their own federal agencies for these actions.

This bill directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for permanent display within the United States Capitol. The legislation mandates that the statue be acquired by the end of 2025 and installed in a public-accessible location by December 31, 2026.

The Build the Wall Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated Treasury fund specifically for the construction and maintenance of physical barriers along the U.S. southern border. This legislation mandates the immediate reallocation of all unobligated Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to finance these border security efforts.

The Southern Border Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act establishes a federal initiative to provide financial assistance to agricultural producers in specific Texas border counties. This program funds the implementation of conservation practices designed to repair damage to land and farming infrastructure caused by border-related activity.

The TRUST in Congress Act requires Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children to place covered financial investments into qualified blind trusts to prevent conflicts of interest. The bill establishes strict deadlines for asset transfers and mandates public certification of compliance. These measures ensure that lawmakers cannot influence or benefit from their personal investments while serving in office.

The ERASER Act aims to reduce the federal regulatory burden by requiring agencies to repeal three existing regulations for every new rule they issue. For major rules with significant economic impact, agencies must also ensure that the cost of the new regulation does not exceed the combined cost of the rules being removed. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Government Accountability Office periodically report on the total number and economic impact of federal regulations.