Legislative Activity

The Protect Children’s Innocence Act establishes federal penalties, including imprisonment, for knowingly performing genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on individuals under the age of 18. This law applies when interstate commerce is involved in the act, communication, or payment for the procedure. It explicitly prohibits religious or customary defenses for female genital mutilation and details specific medical exceptions, such as procedures necessary for a minor's immediate health. The bill defines the prohibited procedures broadly, covering female genital mutilation and surgeries intended to alter a minor's body to correspond with a different sex.

This Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 3,400 acres of federal land in La Paz County, Arizona, to the County for solar energy development. The County must pay the fair market value for the land and cover all associated transfer costs. The transfer includes strict conditions to protect Tribal cultural artifacts and withdraws the land from mining and mineral leasing.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility will henceforth be known as the "Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office." This designation ensures all official records and references use the new name.

The Count the Crimes to Cut Act mandates a comprehensive review and public indexing of all federal criminal offenses, both statutory and regulatory. It requires the Attorney General and various federal agencies to report on the elements, penalties, and enforcement history of these crimes. This legislation aims to increase transparency by creating publicly accessible indexes of all federal criminal offenses within two years of enactment.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona, as the "Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office." The legislation ensures that all future official references to this specific post office will use its new, designated name.

The CLEAN DC Act of 2025 aims to repeal most provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, effectively reverting policing and justice laws to their pre-2022 status. This legislation seeks to undo the majority of changes made by the previous act. However, it specifically preserves the effects of two distinct subtitles from the 2022 Act.

The PAUSE Act of 2025 immediately halts the issuance of most new visas and immigration statuses until significant changes are made to U.S. immigration law. These required changes include restricting birthright citizenship, eliminating status adjustments for temporary visa holders, and imposing severe restrictions on who can immigrate. Furthermore, the bill imposes a massive new fee on certain H-1B petitions and terminates both the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program and the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.

The Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025 exempts specific, clearly defined less-than-lethal projectile devices from standard federal firearm restrictions under Title 18 of the U.S. Code. This exemption applies only to devices incapable of firing standard ammunition and designed to minimize the risk of serious injury or death. The bill also establishes a process for manufacturers to seek official confirmation from the Attorney General regarding a device's classification.

This resolution censures and condemns Delegate Stacey Plaskett for allegedly colluding with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. It cites evidence suggesting Plaskett coordinated her line of questioning with Epstein in real-time via text message. Consequently, the bill removes Delegate Plaskett from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and directs an ethics investigation into her conduct.

This resolution condemns the severe, ongoing persecution and mass killing of Christians in Nigeria by terrorist groups and militants. It criticizes the Nigerian government for failing to protect its Christian citizens and for enforcing blasphemy laws. Finally, Congress stands ready to support decisive action, including sanctions, to end this existential threat and calls for direct humanitarian aid to victims.

This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for high crimes and misdemeanors. The core allegation is that Judge Boasberg improperly authorized nondisclosure orders related to an FBI investigation that covered Members of Congress acting under their legislative duties. These actions are cited as compromising the separation of powers and violating existing federal statute regarding notification of legal process. The resolution calls for the judge's removal from office based on these alleged improprieties.

This bill, the "No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act," proposes to revoke the tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the Council on American-Islamic Relations and any other organization found to have ties to terrorism or terrorist organizations. This change would apply to all future taxable years.

The North Rim Restoration Act of 2025 grants the Secretary of the Interior emergency contracting authority to expedite recovery efforts following the Dragon Bravo Fire within Grand Canyon National Park. This allows for faster hiring and purchasing necessary for forest restoration and rebuilding damaged structures. The Secretary must provide detailed, regular reports to Congress regarding spending, contractor information, and project status. This special authority automatically expires five years after enactment or upon completion of the recovery work.

The Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act aims to prohibit any individual who adheres to Sharia law from receiving immigration benefits, visas, or admission into the United States. This legislation mandates the denial or revocation of immigration status for adherents, making them inadmissible or deportable. Furthermore, any false statements regarding Sharia adherence to federal officials will result in severe immigration penalties, and all related determinations are explicitly barred from judicial review.

The No Funding for Lawless Jurisdictions Act restricts federal crime-fighting grants to state and local governments that limit cash bail for serious offenses or release convicted felons on personal recognizance. Furthermore, jurisdictions that cut their police budgets in the preceding year are ineligible for these funds, unless the cut was part of a fair, government-wide budget reduction. This legislation aims to ensure federal support only goes to jurisdictions maintaining traditional public safety and law enforcement funding standards.

The Cashless Bail Reporting Act mandates the Attorney General to publish and regularly update a public list of all state and local jurisdictions that allow defendants to be released before trial without posting cash bail. This ensures transparency by identifying governments utilizing personal recognizance or unsecured bond systems. The initial list must be published within 30 days, followed by quarterly updates.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 400,000 special one-dollar silver commemorative coins honoring the late activist Charles "Charlie" Kirk. The coins must feature his likeness on the obverse and the inscription "well done, good and faithful servant" on the reverse. All costs associated with the production and sale of these coins must be covered by the revenue generated, ensuring no net cost to the U.S. Treasury.

This resolution formally honors the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, who was tragically assassinated at Utah Valley University. It condemns political violence and calls upon all Americans to reject extremism in favor of civil debate. The bill expresses deep sympathy to his family and urges a renewal of commitment to the values of faith, family, and freedom he championed.

The No Shari’a Act ensures that U.S. courts rely exclusively on Federal and State laws when making decisions. This legislation prohibits courts and arbitrators from enforcing any foreign law, including Sharia law, if doing so would violate fundamental constitutional rights. The Act is designed to prevent foreign legal codes from undermining the established constitutional protections guaranteed to all Americans.

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act aims to shield manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products from civil lawsuits related to silica dust exposure. This bill prohibits filing new lawsuits, and mandates the dismissal of existing ones, when injuries allegedly result from unsafe cutting or installation practices by third-party fabricators. The intent is to protect commerce by preventing liability for actions outside the manufacturer's control where safety standards already exist for installers.