Legislative Activity

The Keep Offenders Off Our Streets Act mandates that individuals charged with offenses in the District of Columbia must execute a secured appearance bond to be released pending trial. This legislation explicitly prohibits the D.C. government from allowing release on personal recognizance or unsecured bonds. The Act amends D.C. Code provisions to ensure that release is conditioned upon a financial guarantee ensuring court appearance.

This bill amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to significantly extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department. Specifically, it changes the standard emergency declaration period from 30 days to 180 days. This extension applies to both current and future emergency declarations made under the relevant section of the Act.

This resolution formally declares the escalating national debt a significant threat to U.S. national security. It outlines the current alarming financial picture, including massive deficits and unsustainable spending levels. The bill commits Congress to returning to regular order for budgeting and addressing the fiscal crisis.

The "End Endless Criminal Statutes Act" repeals several outdated and unnecessary federal laws that carry criminal penalties for minor offenses. It removes penalties for actions such as discarding produce without cause, removing stamps from mail, and creating original design metal coins. The act also amends a section related to letter carrier uniforms, requiring intent to commit a crime for it to be an offense. This bill aims to modernize federal statutes by eliminating irrelevant criminal penalties.

The Mens Rea Reform Act of 2025 establishes clear default standards for criminal intent in federal law, requiring the government to prove that a defendant acted "knowingly" regarding any element of an offense where a specific state of mind is not otherwise defined. By standardizing these requirements, the bill ensures that criminal intent is consistently applied across federal statutes, protecting individuals from prosecution without sufficient proof of mental culpability.

The "Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act" aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of federal regulation reviews through technology. It mandates a report on making regulations machine-readable, directs guidance on using technology for retrospective reviews, and requires agencies to submit and implement plans for reviewing their regulations using these technologies. This act seeks to identify and eliminate obsolete, ineffective, or excessively burdensome regulations.

This resolution affirms Congress's agreement with the President's use of executive authority to address the threat posed by the criminal organization Tren de Aragua. It formally declares members of the group to be "alien enemies" engaged in an invasion of the United States. The bill supports the President's actions to detain and remove these individuals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

This bill formally transmits an Article of Removal from the House of Representatives to the Senate regarding Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The House asserts that the Judge failed to maintain the "good behavior" required by the Constitution. The accusations center on alleged partisan interference with the President's foreign policy and national security authority, including an order concerning the return of certain individuals. The Senate is now tasked with considering whether to convict and remove Judge Boasberg from office.

The Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025 establishes federal protections for individuals transporting knives across state lines, provided the knives are stored in accordance with specific safety requirements. The bill shields compliant travelers from state and local arrest or detention and allows individuals to raise these protections as a legal defense. Additionally, it creates a civil right of action for those whose rights under this act are violated by state or local authorities.

The IHE Nonprofit Clarity Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, defining certain tax-exempt institutions as nonprofit institutions of higher education. It specifies that any higher education institution recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that code will be considered a nonprofit institution of higher education.

The GRACE Act eliminates the Office of Enforcement within the Department of Education. This change is directed by the Secretary of Education through the chief operating officer for Federal Student Aid.

The "Currency Optimization, Innovation, and National Savings Act of 2025" suspends the production of pennies for 10 years to save taxpayer money, while allowing the Treasury Secretary to continue producing them for collectors at full cost recovery. The bill does not change the penny's status as legal tender.

The Midnight Rules Relief Act streamlines the congressional review process by allowing lawmakers to bundle multiple federal agency rules issued during a President’s final year into a single joint resolution of disapproval. This legislation simplifies the process for overturning "midnight rules," enabling Congress to vote on several regulations simultaneously rather than individually.

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 State Immigration Enforcement Act authorizes states and local governments to enact and enforce their own criminal and civil penalties for violations of federal immigration law. Under this legislation, state-level penalties must align with, and cannot exceed, the maximum penalties established by existing federal statutes.

The WHO Withdrawal Act withdraws the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) upon enactment. It also prohibits any federal funds from being used to support the WHO or any successor organization. Finally, the act repeals the Act of June 14, 1948, which previously authorized U.S. participation and funding of the WHO.

The American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act of 2025 amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It prohibits the classification of non-native species as endangered or threatened. Additionally, it restricts the use of financial assistance for acquiring land or water rights in foreign countries.

The TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act improves the Department of Veterans Affairs caregiver program by formally recognizing caregivers in veterans' health records and requiring standardized notifications to veterans and caregivers regarding program eligibility changes. It also extends caregiver benefits for at least 90 days following a veteran's ineligibility determination, with certain exceptions.

The "Stop Woke Investing Act" aims to modify SEC regulations regarding shareholder proposals, limiting the number of proposals companies must include on proxy cards based on filer status (non-accelerated, accelerated, large accelerated). It mandates that only proposals with a material financial impact on the company can be included, as determined by the company itself. This act does not require companies to include proposals that are otherwise excludable under SEC rules.

The KAMALA Act prohibits housing and community development grants from being used to assist individuals who are not U.S. nationals or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. It also prevents the Secretary from providing grants to any state, local government, or Indian tribe that administers housing or community development programs offering assistance to individuals who are not U.S. nationals or lawfully admitted for permanent residence.