Legislation

The Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act prohibits the sale or export of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and entities controlled by these nations. This legislation aims to protect U.S. national security by ensuring that domestic emergency oil reserves are not diverted to adversarial countries.

The Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act proposes to repeal federal income taxes on Social Security benefits, ensuring these payments are no longer counted as gross income. To protect the financial stability of the Social Security and Railroad Retirement programs, the bill mandates automatic federal appropriations to offset any resulting revenue loss.

The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act prohibits the Small Business Administration from imposing any new regulatory costs on small businesses starting in fiscal year 2026. Additionally, the bill mandates that the SBA provide Congress with annual reports detailing the impact of federal agency regulations on the small business community.

The Emergency Fuel Reduction Act of 2025 aims to accelerate wildfire prevention by streamlining the environmental review process for hazardous fuel reduction projects on high-risk federal lands. By creating new categorical exclusions under NEPA, the bill facilitates the rapid removal of fire hazards near communities and critical infrastructure. Additionally, the legislation promotes forest health and the protection of threatened or endangered species habitats.

The Promoting Resilient Buildings Act amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to modernize hazard mitigation standards and streamline existing loan programs. Most notably, it establishes a FEMA-led pilot program that provides grants to states and local governments to help individuals retrofit their homes against natural disasters. This initiative prioritizes financial need and aims to reduce future disaster damage through improved, hazard-resistant building practices.

The Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025 establishes federal criminal penalties for knowingly obstructing or interfering with the normal use of an interstate highway. The bill imposes significant fines and prison sentences for activities that delay traffic, endanger motorists, or impede emergency vehicles. Lawful activities authorized by government entities remain exempt from these prohibitions.

This bill proposes extending E-1 treaty trader visa eligibility to nationals of the Czech Republic. This status would allow qualified Czech citizens to enter the United States for substantial trade, provided the Czech government offers reciprocal visa treatment to U.S. nationals.

The RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act mandates that the United States government use the historical terms "Judea and Samaria" in all official documents and communications instead of the term "West Bank." The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to produce materials that refer to the region as the "West Bank" and amends existing federal statutes to reflect this change in terminology.

The INSTRUCT Act of 2025 enhances transparency in higher education by mandating that all foreign gift disclosure reports be made public and shared directly with key national security and intelligence agencies. The bill also requires the retroactive disclosure of past reports and investigation records to these agencies. Additionally, it commissions a GAO study to improve interagency coordination and enforcement regarding institutional compliance with federal disclosure requirements.

The Access to Counsel Act of 2025 ensures that individuals undergoing secondary or deferred immigration inspection at ports of entry have a meaningful opportunity to consult with legal counsel and interested parties. The bill mandates that these individuals be granted access to representation to assist in their inspection process and provides specific protections for lawful permanent residents regarding the abandonment of their status. These measures aim to uphold due process rights for travelers and immigrants arriving at U.S. borders.

The Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025 strengthens federal protections for the judiciary by increasing the maximum prison sentence for picketing or parading near a courthouse or judge’s residence. This legislation aims to deter intimidation and ensure the administration of justice remains free from obstruction.

The PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act allows firearm manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations to remove certain state-level civil lawsuits to federal court. Once moved, federal courts are authorized to review these cases and dismiss those that qualify as protected civil liability actions under existing law.

The Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025 aims to enhance the safety of postal workers by funding high-security infrastructure upgrades, including electronic mailbox keys. The bill also mandates the appointment of dedicated federal prosecutors for postal crimes in every judicial district and requires stricter sentencing guidelines for those who assault or rob postal employees.

The Reporting on Investments in Foreign Adversaries (RIFA) Act requires large private higher education institutions to annually disclose investments tied to foreign countries or entities of national security concern. These reports will be published in a searchable public database to ensure transparency. Compliance is a condition for participating in federal student aid programs, with significant financial penalties and potential loss of eligibility for institutions that fail to report.

The Prison Rape Prevention Act of 2025 mandates that the Bureau of Prisons house and transport inmates exclusively according to their biological sex. Additionally, the bill prohibits the Bureau from providing or funding gender-related medical treatments for prisoners.

The Superior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025 seeks to reopen federal lands in Minnesota to mineral leasing by rescinding previous withdrawal orders and mandating the reissuance of cancelled mineral leases. The bill also establishes strict 18-month timelines for the federal government to complete environmental and regulatory reviews for new mine plans. Additionally, it directs the immediate issuance of preference right leases for previously rejected applications to facilitate mineral exploration and development.

The Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 aims to curb the flow of firearms to criminal organizations by banning the future manufacture and import of .50 caliber rifles and requiring dealers to report multiple rifle sales. The bill also strengthens background checks to block firearm transfers to designated foreign narcotics traffickers and removes legal liability protections for gun manufacturers or sellers who knowingly supply these prohibited individuals.

The Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act mandates that all AI-generated robocalls and text messages clearly disclose the use of artificial intelligence at the start of the communication. Additionally, the bill doubles the civil and criminal penalties for bad actors who use AI to impersonate individuals or organizations with the intent to defraud or cause harm.

This resolution recognizes obesity as a complex, multifactorial disease that poses a significant public health and economic crisis in the United States. It highlights the urgent need to address the social, environmental, and behavioral drivers of obesity while combating the stigma and systemic barriers faced by those affected. By formally acknowledging obesity as a disease, the bill encourages the development of evidence-based strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to improve health outcomes for all.

The Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act classifies a broad range of fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances to increase regulatory oversight. Additionally, the bill removes mandatory minimum prison sentences for offenses involving these substances, granting judges greater discretion in sentencing.