Legislation

The FairTax Act of 2025 proposes a fundamental overhaul of the U.S. tax system by repealing federal income, payroll, estate, and gift taxes starting in 2027. In their place, the legislation establishes a national sales tax on new goods and services, supported by a monthly rebate for qualified families to offset the cost of basic necessities. The bill also transitions tax administration to the Treasury Department and includes a sunset provision that terminates the sales tax if the Sixteenth Amendment is not repealed within seven years.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office." All official federal records and documents will be updated to reflect this new name.

The Abolish the ATF Act is a legislative proposal that mandates the immediate dissolution of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. This bill seeks to formally terminate the agency and eliminate its federal oversight functions.

The Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs provide mental health services to eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities rated at 50% or higher within five days of their request. This legislation aims to improve timely access to critical care for veterans suffering from severe mental disorders.

The Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependents from owning or trading individual stocks, commodities, and other specified financial instruments. To comply, covered individuals must divest these assets or place them into a qualified blind trust. The bill establishes strict oversight, reporting requirements, and civil penalties for non-compliance to prevent conflicts of interest.

The Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025 prohibits federal funding for any entity that performs abortions or provides financial support to organizations that do. Exceptions are granted for cases involving rape, incest, or medical emergencies where the mother's life is at risk.

The HELP PETS Act prohibits institutions of higher education from receiving federal funding if they conduct painful research on dogs or cats. This legislation includes specific exceptions for clinical veterinary research, as well as studies involving service or military animals.

The Securities Enforcement Clarity Act of 2025 establishes a standardized framework for determining when multiple acts of noncompliance should be treated as a single violation for penalty purposes. By clarifying how violations are counted under federal securities laws, the bill aims to provide greater consistency and predictability in enforcement actions.

The TCJA Permanency Act makes the individual tax reforms of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, including lowered income tax rates, an increased standard deduction, and an expanded Child Tax Credit. The legislation also solidifies higher exemptions for the Alternative Minimum Tax to protect more households from the parallel tax system. By locking in these provisions, the bill aims to simplify tax filing while providing long-term stability for families, small business owners, and individual taxpayers.

The Stopping Border Surges Act proposes comprehensive reforms to U.S. immigration policy by tightening asylum eligibility and accelerating the processing of unaccompanied minors. The bill mandates stricter screening standards, expands detention authority for families, and limits legal protections for those seeking asylum. Ultimately, the legislation aims to deter fraudulent claims and expedite removals through more restrictive border and interior enforcement measures.

The Restoring Faith in Elections Act establishes uniform national standards for federal elections to improve security, accuracy, and consistency. The bill mandates standardized mail-in ballot procedures, implements automatic voter registration, ensures equal administrative rules across all voting methods, and creates a centralized database to maintain clean and accurate voter rolls. These measures aim to increase public confidence in the electoral process by streamlining administration and modernizing registration systems nationwide.

This bill amends the Endangered Species Act to ensure that artificially propagated animals are treated identically to those born in the wild for all regulatory purposes. It also mandates that the Secretary authorize captive breeding as a form of mitigation when required to offset harm to a protected species. These changes apply to all listed species, regardless of when they were originally designated as endangered or threatened.

The "Inaction Has Consequences Act" mandates that if Congress fails to pass all regular appropriation bills by the start of the fiscal year, the salaries of its members will be held in an escrow account. These withheld funds are released only once all outstanding appropriation bills are passed or at the end of the congressional session. This legislation aims to incentivize timely budget approvals by temporarily delaying congressional pay during government funding lapses.

The People CARE Act establishes a bipartisan commission tasked with reviewing federal means-tested welfare programs to improve their efficiency, integration, and effectiveness. The goal is to streamline these services to better support families, increase employment, and help individuals achieve long-term financial independence. To facilitate these reforms, the Act also creates an expedited legislative process for Congress to consider the commission's recommendations.

This bill prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from implementing, administering, or enforcing the Bureau of Land Management’s December 2024 Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Rock Springs Field Office.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the maximum tax deduction for out-of-pocket classroom expenses for elementary and secondary school teachers from $250 to $1,000. It also updates the inflation adjustment provision to ensure the deduction keeps pace with rising costs starting in 2025.

The Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act increases the annual rental fee paid by the City of San Francisco for the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin to $2 million, adjusted for inflation. The bill mandates that these areas be managed for expanded public recreation, including swimming, camping, and non-motorized boating. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of the Interior to report on strategies for ensuring equitable public access and sustainable funding for infrastructure and wildfire mitigation.

The "No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act" prohibits federal funds from being directed toward "sanctuary jurisdictions" through congressional earmarks. Starting in fiscal year 2026, this legislation restricts funding for state and local governments that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. An exception is provided for jurisdictions that protect the immigration status of crime victims and witnesses.

The Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2025 aims to increase accountability and collaboration in the federal species listing process. The bill requires the government to publish the scientific data used for listings, mandates the inclusion of state, tribal, and local data, and increases transparency regarding litigation expenditures. Additionally, it standardizes the process for awarding litigation costs to prevailing parties.

The Red Light Act mandates that the Secretary of Transportation withhold federal highway funding from any state that issues driver’s licenses or identification cards to undocumented immigrants. States that repeal such laws can recover their funding, while non-compliant states will have their withheld funds redistributed to states that do not provide these documents to undocumented individuals.