Legislative Activity

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee. The facility will now be known as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building. This designation will be used in all future federal references to the building.

This bill, the Public Transit Crime Prevention Act, establishes new federal crimes to combat vandalism, graffiti, and assaults occurring on mass transportation systems. It creates specific penalties, including significant prison time and mandatory restitution, for damaging transit property or assaulting transit workers and passengers. The legislation ensures federal jurisdiction when these acts affect interstate commerce or involve federally funded property.

The Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets Act aims to address homelessness and public disorder by prohibiting urban camping and squatting on federal property. It incentivizes state and local compliance through federal grant requirements and authorizes significant funding for new "step-down treatment facilities." Furthermore, the bill seeks to restore civil commitment procedures and redirect federal resources away from certain harm reduction efforts toward institutional treatment options.

This bill, the End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans Act of 2025, prohibits the provision of federal funding to states and local governments that permit certain forms of cashless bail, such as release on personal recognizance or unsecured appearance bonds. The Attorney General is tasked with identifying non-compliant jurisdictions, leading to the termination of federal funds from specified grant programs. Funding can only be reinstated once a jurisdiction ceases the prohibited cashless bail practices.

The Social Security Guarantee Act of 2025 establishes a legally enforceable benefit guarantee certificate for all Social Security recipients. This certificate guarantees the specific monthly benefit amount an individual is entitled to receive. Furthermore, it ensures that these benefits will be accurately adjusted annually based on the true cost-of-living increase.

The Make Federal Architecture Beautiful Again Act mandates that new federal public buildings prioritize classical and traditional architectural styles to reflect the strength and stability of the United States. This policy requires community involvement in the design process and directs the GSA to update its procedures, ensuring reviewers have expertise in preferred styles. The bill also establishes strict justification requirements, including lifecycle cost analysis, if non-preferred styles are considered.

This bill, the Restoring the United States Department of War Act, seeks to formally codify Executive Order 14347 into permanent federal law. By doing so, it elevates the directives and policies established in that order to the full force and effect of a statute passed by Congress.

The UAP Whistleblower Protection Act strengthens legal protections for individuals who report the misuse of federal taxpayer funds related to the evaluation or research of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAP) material. This bill specifically extends these anti-retaliation protections across federal civilian employees, military personnel, FBI staff, and both government and defense contractors. By explicitly adding UAP-related financial disclosures to existing whistleblower statutes, the Act aims to encourage transparency regarding government spending on these programs.

This resolution formally recognizes and celebrates the 100-year legacy of The American Legion Baseball program. Congress honors the program for its dedication to mentoring young Americans in citizenship, discipline, and sportsmanship since 1925. The bill highlights the program's vast reach and its role in developing countless athletes and leaders.

The No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act aims to prevent U.S. foreign aid from indirectly supporting the Taliban by requiring the State Department to oppose foreign assistance given to the group by other aid recipients. The bill mandates comprehensive reports detailing foreign aid flows to the Taliban and requires the development of a strategy to discourage such support while protecting vulnerable Afghans. Furthermore, it demands transparency regarding U.S. direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan and ongoing oversight of the Afghan Fund's controls.

The Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025 mandates that the TVA Board meet at least four times annually and significantly expands the definition of a "meeting" to include all deliberations, subject to federal Sunshine Act requirements. This legislation requires the TVA to post meeting announcements and required public information directly on its website. While increasing public access, the bill allows the Board to keep certain competitive business information, such as contract negotiations, confidential.

The EO 14253 Act of 2025 officially codifies Executive Order 14253, transforming it into federal law. This action gives the provisions and requirements previously established by the Executive Order the full force and effect of a statute passed by Congress. Consequently, the mandates within EO 14253 are now legally binding federal requirements.

The EO 14218 Act of 2025 officially codifies Executive Order 14218 into permanent law. This legislation establishes the policies outlined in the original order, specifically ending taxpayer subsidization of open borders. By becoming statute, these measures now carry the full force of federal law.

The EO 14155 Act of 2025 officially codifies the previous Executive Order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). This legislation transforms the presidential order into statutory law, ensuring the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO is legally binding.

The EO 14282 Act of 2025 officially codifies Executive Order 14282 into federal law. This action transforms the provisions and requirements of the previous executive order into a binding statute. Consequently, the mandates established by the order now carry the full legal weight of legislation passed by Congress.

The Executive Order 14286 Act of 2025 officially codifies the existing Presidential Executive Order 14286 into permanent federal law. This action transforms the rules established for America's truck drivers under that order into binding statutes. Consequently, the provisions regarding "Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road" now have the full force and effect of law for the trucking industry.

The EO 14278 Act of 2025 officially codifies Executive Order 14278 into federal law. This action transforms the directives and requirements of the Executive Order into binding statutes. Consequently, the provisions of EO 14278 now carry the full force and effect of law.

The EO 14280 Act of 2025 officially codifies Executive Order 14280 into federal law. This action elevates the directives and requirements of the Executive Order to the full force and effect of a statute passed by Congress. Consequently, the provisions of EO 14280 must now be followed as binding federal law.

The EO 14285 Act of 2025 officially codifies Executive Order 14285 into federal law. This action elevates the directives and requirements of the Executive Order to the full standing of a statute. Consequently, the provisions of EO 14285 must now be followed as binding federal law.

The Executive Order 14233 Act of 2025 codifies the directives of Executive Order 14233 into permanent federal law. This legislation officially establishes the creation and maintenance of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a broader United States digital asset stockpile. By enacting this bill, the framework for managing national digital assets gains the full authority of statute.