Legislative Activity

This act eliminates capital gains tax for family members selling qualified farm property to a direct relative. The exclusion applies to the seller's profit, provided the farm meets specific ownership and usage requirements. This measure aims to facilitate the transfer of family farms across generations while establishing beneficial basis rules for the purchasing family member.

The Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026 mandates that federal agencies inventory their existing legacy information technology systems and develop comprehensive modernization plans. This legislation requires agencies to prioritize the updating, retirement, or disposal of outdated systems to improve efficiency. The Act also establishes reporting requirements to Congress and mandates a review by the Comptroller General, while explicitly excluding national security systems from its scope.

The "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, eliminating the requirement for companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). It also makes necessary technical adjustments to Title 31 of the United States Code, specifically sections related to financial recordkeeping and reporting of currency and foreign transactions, to reflect the repeal.

The Denaturalization and Expulsion of Persons who Orchestrate Radical Terrorism Act of 2026 (DEPORT Act of 2026) establishes new terrorism-related attestations required for naturalization. It allows terrorism convictions and conduct to serve as evidence that citizenship was illegally procured, potentially leading to denaturalization. Furthermore, the bill makes individuals convicted of covered terrorism offenses inadmissible, subject to mandatory revocation of existing immigration benefits, and permanently barred from future admission.

The **Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026** provides comprehensive funding for the Department of Homeland Security’s operations, including border security, emergency management, and cybersecurity, while implementing new oversight and transparency mandates. The legislation also includes short-term funding extensions to prevent government shutdowns and incorporates the **SAVE America Act**, which establishes nationwide requirements for proof of citizenship and photo identification in federal elections.

The Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act allows airport operators to contract with qualified private companies to perform passenger and property security screening. Under this program, the TSA maintains strict federal oversight, including mandatory supervision, covert testing, and rigorous performance standards for private personnel. The bill also establishes liability protections for airports and requires the TSA to provide annual reports comparing the performance and costs of private screening services against federal operations.

The Stop DC CAMERA Act aims to eliminate automated traffic enforcement systems, such as speed cameras, within the District of Columbia. Furthermore, this bill repeals the authority allowing D.C. to post signs prohibiting right turns on red lights near traffic signals. In essence, it removes two specific traffic enforcement mechanisms currently used by the city.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Chuck Stone Post Office." All official federal records and documents will be updated to reflect this new name.

The Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act prohibits federal agencies from providing funding or support for the creation and maintenance of state-level firearm ownership databases. This legislation ensures that federal resources cannot be used to track lawful gun owners, with a specific exception for databases tracking lost or stolen firearms.

The Chloe Cole Act of 2026 establishes a federal private right of action allowing individuals to sue healthcare professionals and institutions for damages related to gender-transition medical interventions performed on them as minors. The bill permits lawsuits regardless of when the intervention occurred and sets a statute of limitations extending 25 years past the individual's 18th birthday. Additionally, it mandates strict liability for such interventions performed after the Act's enactment.

The Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act aims to promote de-escalation by exempting specific, clearly defined less-than-lethal projectile devices from federal firearm restrictions and excise taxes. This legislation provides a formal process for determining which devices qualify for these exemptions under both federal law and the National Firearms Act. The bill also modernizes tax regulations by exempting qualifying less-than-lethal devices and their ammunition from federal excise taxes.

The Incentivize Savings Act mandates how federal agencies must handle unspent appropriations by dedicating the majority to debt reduction and allowing a portion for employee retention bonuses. This legislation also restricts future budget requests to only account for inflation unless the agency fully spends its prior allocation. Ultimately, the bill aims to encourage fiscal responsibility by linking unspent funds to debt reduction and limiting budget growth.

This Act establishes specific definitions for "female," "male," and "sex" based on biological reproductive systems for amateur athletics. It mandates that organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee must prohibit individuals identified as male from competing in competitions designated for females. This aims to protect competitive opportunities specifically for biological females in amateur sports.

The Make Elections Great Again Act establishes new federal standards for voter identification, citizenship verification for registration, and statewide voter list maintenance for federal elections. It also standardizes election administration by mandating paper ballots, banning ranked-choice voting, and implementing strict new rules for requesting and returning mail-in ballots. The bill aims to increase election integrity through enhanced documentation and procedural uniformity across states.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week." It emphasizes the importance of parental choice in selecting diverse K-12 educational options that best suit their children's needs. The bill also recognizes the contributions of students, parents, teachers, and school leaders across all educational environments.

The Protect Children’s Innocence Act establishes federal criminal penalties for performing genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on individuals under 18 years old. This law applies when the act involves interstate commerce or occurs in U.S. territories. It explicitly prohibits procedures intended to change a minor's body to correspond with a different sex, with narrow exceptions for specific medical necessities.

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

The Energy Choice Act places federal restrictions on state and local governments, preventing them from enacting regulations that prohibit or limit energy service based on its type or source. This means local governments cannot ban or restrict access to energy services sold in interstate commerce. The legislation aims to ensure consistent access to various energy sources across jurisdictions.

The Charlie Kirk Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the posthumous award of the Congressional Gold Medal to Charles "Charlie" Kirk in recognition of his life, service, and dedication to the United States. The bill honors his legacy as the founder of Turning Point USA and his commitment to promoting traditional American values, faith, and civil discourse.

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.