Legislative Activity

The "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" mandates that individuals provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to include these requirements and directs states to reject applications lacking such proof. The Act also outlines acceptable forms of documentation, verification processes, and penalties for non-compliance, while allowing provisional ballots under certain conditions. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must notify state election officials when an individual becomes a naturalized citizen.

The "Putting Trust in Transparency Act" mandates the IRS to publicly disclose the Schedule B of Form 990 for 501(c) organizations receiving federal funding, revealing contributor details. Organizations failing to comply will face tax-exempt status revocation, with a process for reinstatement. This aims to increase transparency and oversight of NGOs using taxpayer dollars.

The "Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act" prohibits the Secretary of Energy from selling petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to any entity under the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. It also ensures that petroleum products from the reserve are not exported to China.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and countering its support for terrorism by imposing sanctions on those involved in Iran's energy sector and those who provide financial support for its destabilizing activities. It mandates sanctions on foreign entities involved in processing, exporting, or selling Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemicals, while also establishing an interagency working group to coordinate and enforce these sanctions. The Act also amends existing legislation to require the identification of individuals involved in sanctionable activities or sanctions evasion related to Iranian oil and gas sales.

The "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act" aims to prevent U.S. taxpayer money from supporting the Taliban by requiring the State Department to actively oppose financial support to the Taliban from foreign countries and NGOs, especially those receiving U.S. aid. It mandates reports to Congress on entities supporting the Taliban, the status of direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan, and the status of the Afghan Fund, including measures to prevent Taliban access to these funds. The Act also requires the development and implementation of a strategy to discourage support to the Taliban, utilizing U.S. foreign assistance as a deterrent.

The Nuclear Family Priority Act prioritizes immigration for spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents by eliminating immigration preferences for parents of U.S. citizens. It sets a new worldwide level for family-sponsored immigrants and creates a new nonimmigrant visa for parents of adult U.S. citizens, with specific requirements for healthcare coverage and financial support from their children. The Act invalidates family-sponsored immigration petitions filed after the bill's introduction.

The TAKE IT DOWN Act aims to combat the spread of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, including deepfakes, online. It establishes criminal penalties for intentionally sharing such images without consent, with increased penalties for depictions involving minors. The Act also requires online platforms to create a process for users to report and request the removal of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions within 48 hours, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. It defines key terms related to consent, digital forgeries, and covered platforms, while also ensuring that the rest of the law remains valid if any part is deemed unenforceable.

This bill expresses support for the President's actions, including designating certain cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, invoking the Alien Enemies Act, and working with El Salvador to detain non-citizen members of these organizations. It affirms the President's authority to detain, deport, or restrict non-citizens from Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The bill ultimately endorses the complete elimination of these organizations from the United States.

The "Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act" or "SHORT Act" modifies firearm regulations by redefining "firearm" under the National Firearms Act, removing short-barreled rifles and shotguns from certain restrictions, and preempting state laws that tax, mark, record, or register these weapons. The Act also mandates the destruction of records related to these specific weapons held by the Attorney General.

The "Keep Our Girls Safe Act of 2025" prohibits individuals from entering a locker room while members of the opposite sex are present. This prohibition applies to any education program or activity under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The law will take effect 30 days after enactment.

The American Students First Act aims to restrict federal financial aid to public colleges and universities that offer in-state tuition or state financial aid to students who are not lawfully present in the United States. This bill amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, potentially impacting institutions that provide benefits to undocumented students.

The SHARE Act of 2025 allows the FBI to share criminal history records with state licensing authorities for background checks required by interstate compacts. States can only use this information for these specific background checks and must adhere to federal regulations regarding its use and dissemination. This ensures that individuals seeking licenses or privileges to work in compact member states undergo necessary criminal history screenings. The bill defines key terms to ensure consistent interpretation and implementation across states.

The "Reorganizing Government Act of 2025" amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to streamline executive branch operations. It allows for the elimination of unnecessary government functions, prioritizes reducing the federal workforce, and aims to decrease regulatory compliance costs. The act extends executive reorganization authority through December 31, 2026, while preventing increases in federal employees or spending due to reorganization plans.

The "Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025" eliminates the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, preventing foreign nationals with student visas from obtaining work authorization through OPT or similar programs without explicit congressional approval.

The "Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025" exempts less-than-lethal projectile devices from certain federal restrictions, defining these devices based on their inability to fire lethal ammunition, a velocity cap of 500 feet per second, design for non-lethal use, and magazine compatibility. It tasks the Attorney General with determining whether a device meets the Act's definition within 90 days of a request.

The "End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025" prohibits the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures and health plans that cover them, extending this prohibition to premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It defines key terms like "gender transition procedure" and clarifies exceptions, such as treatments for medically verifiable disorders of sex development. The bill allows individuals and employers to purchase separate coverage for gender transition procedures using non-federal funds, ensuring no federal subsidies are applied to such coverage. These changes would apply to taxable years ending one year after the law's enactment, but only for plan years starting after that date.

The "Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025" seeks to ensure open competition and government neutrality in federal construction projects by preventing requirements for or bans against agreements with labor organizations. It prohibits discrimination based on labor affiliation, reduces construction costs, and expands job opportunities. The Act mandates revisions to regulations and allows exemptions only in special circumstances like public health or national security threats.

The LAND Act aims to protect American agricultural land by imposing reciprocal restrictions on foreign buyers, mirroring the regulations faced by U.S. citizens in the buyer's home country, and mandates reporting of sales to the Secretary of Agriculture, relevant members of Congress, and a newly established task force. This task force will monitor foreign land purchases and report findings to Congress every six months. The Act defines "home country" based on citizenship and corporate structure, prioritizing the country with the strictest agricultural land purchasing laws.

The "Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025" establishes a Space National Guard in select states as a reserve component of the Space Force, utilizing existing Air National Guard facilities and personnel. It mandates the transfer of space operation staff and resources from the National Guard Bureau to the Space National Guard, without allocating additional personnel or infrastructure. The Act also requires regular briefings to Congress on the implementation and operation of the Space National Guard. Finally, the bill amends existing sections of the US code to include the Space National Guard within the definitions and provisions related to the National Guard.

The BLOC Act aims to defund sanctuary jurisdictions by making them ineligible for certain federal funds, specifically those allocated for infrastructure projects. To remain eligible for funding, these jurisdictions must implement a policy requiring local entities to notify the Department of Homeland Security 48 hours before releasing unlawfully present aliens from custody. This policy applies only if DHS has identified the alien's unlawful status and the alien has been detained for at least 48 hours. The Act defines "infrastructure project" according to federal regulations.