Legislative Activity

The Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act mandates that Senior Executive Service and Schedule C employees in the executive branch disclose their federal student loan debt annually. The Office of Government Ethics must then report the total debt and any non-compliance to Congress each year. This aims to provide transparency regarding the student loan obligations of high-level government officials.

The "Freedom for Farmers Act of 2025" abolishes the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) one year after enactment, transferring its responsibilities to other agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services. It also makes conforming amendments to various existing laws, removing references to the ATSDR and reassigning related duties to other entities like the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This act aims to streamline operations and consolidate responsibilities related to toxic substances and public health.

The Native American Education Opportunity Act establishes a program allowing Tribes to create education savings accounts (ESAs) for Native American students, funded with $8,000 annually for each participating student to be used for various educational expenses, including private schooling, tutoring, and college costs. It also authorizes the Bureau of Indian Education to approve and fund charter schools, and allocates additional funds to Tribes that manage education savings account programs. Finally, the bill requires a review of the program's implementation within three years.

The "No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act" restricts state and local law enforcement agencies from using Justice Department equitable sharing funds to investigate or prosecute current or former Presidents, Vice Presidents, or presidential candidates. Compliance requires certification to the Attorney General, with non-compliant agencies risking disqualification from receiving forfeited property. The bill defines "candidate" according to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.

This bill repeals the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, eliminating the federal mandate for states to offer voter registration opportunities through motor vehicle agencies and other public assistance offices.

The "Health Coverage Choice Act" defines short-term limited duration insurance as health insurance policies lasting less than 12 months, with renewals allowed for up to 3 years from the original start date.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to secure elections, emphasizing that presenting valid photo identification is a fundamental aspect of ensuring election integrity. It argues that photo ID verification is crucial for maintaining trust in the electoral process.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the federal government to balance its budget annually, limiting spending to the total revenue collected. It prohibits increasing the national debt and necessitates a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate to pass any bill that increases revenue.