Legislative Activity

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 "One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act" aims to ensure legislative clarity and focus by requiring each bill to address only one subject, clearly stated in its title. It restricts appropriation bills from including unrelated general legislation or changes to existing laws, allowing only provisions that specify the use of funds. The Act allows legal challenges against the government by parties harmed by non-compliant laws and ensures judicial review.

The Strategic Production Response and Implementation Act requires the Secretary of Energy to create and implement a plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal lands before executing a drawdown of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The increase in leased Federal lands for oil and gas production must match the percentage of petroleum drawn down from the Reserve, but the total increase cannot exceed 10 percent. The Secretary of Energy must consult with other relevant secretaries when preparing this plan.

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 "Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that expenses paid for an abortion cannot be claimed as a medical expense deduction. This change applies to taxable years starting after the enactment of this Act.

The "Protecting Our Children from the CDC Act" mandates the public posting of all clinical trial data regarding the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines before they can be added to the child and adolescent immunization schedule. It initially removes any existing COVID-19 vaccines from the schedule until the required data is published. This ensures transparency and informed decision-making regarding childhood vaccinations.

The "End Endless Criminal Statutes Act" repeals several outdated and unnecessary federal laws that carry criminal penalties for minor offenses.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.