Legislation

The Federal Employee Return to Work Act mandates that federal employees who telework at least one day per week are ineligible for annual pay adjustments. Additionally, the bill requires that these employees be compensated based on the "Rest of U.S." locality pay scale, regardless of their actual work location. Certain groups, including employees with disabilities and law enforcement officers, are exempt from these provisions.

This bill prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from implementing, administering, or enforcing the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Bureau of Land Management’s Buffalo, Wyoming Field Office. It effectively blocks the most recent updates to the land management policies governing this specific region.

The Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025 reauthorizes the Colorado River System conservation pilot program. This legislation extends the program’s operational deadline to 2026 and its overall expiration date to 2027, ensuring continued efforts to manage water conservation within the basin.

The "No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act" prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using federal funds to advertise the Immigration Detention Ombudsman’s office to the general public. This legislation specifically restricts the use of billboards and other public media for such promotional purposes.

The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 proposes making daylight saving time the permanent, year-round standard time across the United States. This change would eliminate the need to biannually "spring forward" and "fall back" by shifting all time zones forward by one hour. States currently exempt from daylight saving time would retain the option to remain on standard time.

The JFK Act of 2025 mandates the full, unredacted public disclosure of all remaining federal records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Within 30 days of enactment, specified federal agencies must release these documents, overriding all previous legal restrictions, secrecy orders, and non-disclosure directives. Additionally, the Attorney General is required to petition courts to unseal any relevant records currently held under grand jury or judicial secrecy.

This bill amends the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to exclude locality-based pay adjustments from the "average pay" calculation used to determine retirement annuities. This change applies exclusively to newly hired federal employees who have no prior creditable civilian service. Current federal employees and members remain unaffected by this adjustment.

The Read the Bills Act aims to increase legislative transparency and accountability by requiring that all bills cite their constitutional authority and clearly display proposed changes to existing law. It mandates that full text be made public online at least seven days before a vote and read aloud in its entirety to members of Congress. Additionally, the bill requires members to sign an affidavit confirming they have read or listened to the legislation before voting, and it allows citizens to challenge the enforcement of any law passed in violation of these procedures.

The SEC Act of 2025 amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to restrict the Securities and Exchange Commission’s authority regarding climate-related reporting. Under this legislation, the SEC is prohibited from requiring companies to disclose climate information unless it is deemed material to a reasonable investor’s decision-making process.

This bill mandates the cancellation of recent updates to the single-family mortgage pricing frameworks implemented by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It prohibits the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) from enforcing these changes, effectively declaring the January 2023 pricing adjustments void and without legal effect.

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.