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This proposed constitutional amendment mandates a balanced federal budget by limiting spending based on prior receipts, requiring supermajorities for tax increases, and establishing exceptions for war or extraordinary circumstances.
Andy Biggs
Representative
AZ
Andy Biggs
Representative
AZ
This proposed constitutional amendment mandates that the federal government maintain a balanced budget by limiting annual spending to the average of the previous three years' receipts, adjusted for population and inflation. It establishes a high threshold, requiring a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress for any tax increases or to exceed the spending limit, except during wartime. The amendment aims to enforce fiscal discipline by restricting federal expenditures.
The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 mandates the inadmissibility and deportation of non-citizens convicted of defrauding the U.S. government or unlawfully receiving public benefits.
David Taylor
Representative
OH
David Taylor
Representative
OH
The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make non-citizens inadmissible and deportable if they commit fraud against the U.S. government or unlawfully receive public benefits. Additionally, the bill bars individuals convicted of these offenses from receiving any form of immigration relief.
The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 mandates broad economic and immigration sanctions on foreign individuals, entities, and financial institutions that support Iran’s nuclear, missile, drone, or terrorist activities, while specifically targeting the country's petroleum and petrochemical sectors.
Michael Lawler
Representative
NY
Michael Lawler
Representative
NY
The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 strengthens U.S. policy by imposing mandatory sanctions on foreign persons and financial institutions that support Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile, drone, and terrorist activities. The bill specifically targets Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors to cut off funding for these malign programs. Additionally, it expands the State Department’s "Rewards for Justice" program to incentivize the reporting of individuals who evade these sanctions.
This bill prohibits federal agencies from providing funding or support for the creation or maintenance of state-level firearm ownership databases, with exceptions for records of lost or stolen weapons.
Paul Gosar
Representative
AZ
Paul Gosar
Representative
AZ
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.
This bill mandates that unspent federal agency funds be split, with most going to debt reduction, some rolled over for one year, and a small portion used for employee retention bonuses, while also limiting future budget requests.
Rich McCormick
Representative
GA
Rich McCormick
Representative
GA
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 bill mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration and requires photo identification showing citizenship status for voting in federal elections.
Chip Roy
Representative
TX
Chip Roy
Representative
TX
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It also establishes a federal requirement for voters to present a photo ID indicating U.S. citizenship when casting a ballot in federal elections. The bill outlines specific acceptable forms of proof and requires states to implement verification programs to ensure only citizens are registered and voting.
This bill, the SCAM Act, establishes new grounds and procedures for the government to revoke the citizenship of naturalized individuals who commit specific serious offenses or fraud within ten years of naturalization.
Tom Emmer
Representative
MN
Tom Emmer
Representative
MN
The SCAM Act establishes new grounds for the government to revoke the citizenship of naturalized individuals. It allows for denaturalization if a person commits fraud against the government, joins a terrorist organization, or commits an aggravated felony within ten years of naturalization. These actions are deemed proof that the individual lacked good moral character at the time they became a citizen. Revocation of citizenship under this Act is retroactive to the original date of naturalization.
This bill mandates that all federal contractors and their subcontractors must use the E-Verify program to confirm employee work authorization.
Ryan Mackenzie
Representative
PA
Ryan Mackenzie
Representative
PA
This bill amends existing law to mandate that all federal contractors and their subcontractors must participate in the E-Verify program. This requirement ensures that every entity working on a U.S. government contract verifies the employment eligibility of its workforce through the E-Verify system.
This Act imposes visa and entry sanctions on foreign individuals involved in providing gender transition care to minors who are U.S. persons.
Addison McDowell
Representative
NC
Addison McDowell
Representative
NC
This Act imposes visa and entry bans on foreign individuals who provide gender transition care to U.S. minors. Sanctions target foreign physicians, associated medical institutions, and members of specific transgender health organizations involved in these procedures. The law defines prohibited care as "chemical or surgical mutilation" intended to alter a person's biological sex.
This Act requires the Attorney General to publish and regularly update a public list of jurisdictions that allow for pretrial release without requiring upfront cash payment.
Mark Harris
Representative
NC
Mark Harris
Representative
NC
The Cashless Bail Reporting Act mandates the Attorney General to publish and regularly update a public list of all state and local jurisdictions that allow defendants to be released before trial without posting cash bail. This ensures transparency by identifying governments utilizing personal recognizance or unsecured bond systems. The initial list must be published within 30 days, followed by quarterly updates.
This Act establishes federal criminal penalties for performing genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on minors, with specific medical exceptions.
Marjorie Greene
Representative
GA
Marjorie Greene
Representative
GA
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.
The Equal Representation Act mandates a citizenship question on the 2030 census and future censuses, and it excludes non-citizens from the population count used to determine congressional apportionment and electoral votes.
Charles (Chuck) Edwards
Representative
NC
Charles (Chuck) Edwards
Representative
NC
The "Equal Representation Act" mandates the inclusion of a citizenship status question on the 2030 census and all future censuses. It requires the Secretary to report the number of citizens and non-citizens in each state. It also changes the way congressional districts are calculated by excluding non-citizens from the population count used for apportionment.
This bill denies immigration benefits and makes inadmissible to the U.S. any alien who participated in, financed, or facilitated Hamas attacks against Israel beginning October 7, 2023.
Tom McClintock
Representative
CA
Tom McClintock
Representative
CA
This bill, the "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025," makes any alien who participated in or supported the Hamas attacks against Israel on or after October 7, 2023, inadmissible to the United States. This legislation bars such individuals from receiving any form of U.S. immigration relief, including asylum or withholding of removal. Furthermore, it establishes grounds for their deportation and requires an annual report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under this new law.
This bill authorizes the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to Charles "Charlie" James Kirk in recognition of his life, service, and dedication to the United States.
Andrew Ogles
Representative
TN
Andrew Ogles
Representative
TN
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 largely repeals the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, restoring prior law except for two specific subtitles.
Andrew Clyde
Representative
GA
Andrew Clyde
Representative
GA
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.
The PAUSE Act of 2025 immediately halts most new immigration and status adjustments until sweeping changes are made to immigration law, while also imposing a massive fee on H-1B petitions and terminating the OPT and Diversity Visa programs.
Chip Roy
Representative
TX
Chip Roy
Representative
TX
The PAUSE Act of 2025 immediately halts the issuance of most new visas and immigration statuses until significant changes are made to U.S. immigration law. These required changes include restricting birthright citizenship, eliminating status adjustments for temporary visa holders, and imposing severe restrictions on who can immigrate. Furthermore, the bill imposes a massive new fee on certain H-1B petitions and terminates both the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program and the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.
This bill mandates a comprehensive threat assessment and strategic plan from the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the criminal organization Tren de Aragua's impact on U.S. border security.
Brad Knott
Representative
NC
Brad Knott
Representative
NC
This Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive border threat assessment on the criminal organization Tren de Aragua. Following this assessment, the Secretary must submit a strategic plan detailing how to counter the identified threats along the nation's borders. The legislation aims to enhance security by focusing federal efforts against this specific transnational criminal organization.
This resolution censures Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removes her from the House Intelligence Committee for allegedly colluding with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.
Ralph Norman
Representative
SC
Ralph Norman
Representative
SC
This resolution censures and condemns Delegate Stacey Plaskett for allegedly colluding with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. It cites evidence suggesting Plaskett coordinated her line of questioning with Epstein in real-time via text message. Consequently, the bill removes Delegate Plaskett from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and directs an ethics investigation into her conduct.
This bill impeaches Chief Judge James E. Boasberg for allegedly authorizing improper nondisclosure orders that infringed upon the legislative duties of several Members of Congress.
Brandon Gill
Representative
TX
Brandon Gill
Representative
TX
This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for high crimes and misdemeanors. The core allegation is that Judge Boasberg improperly authorized nondisclosure orders related to an FBI investigation that covered Members of Congress acting under their legislative duties. These actions are cited as compromising the separation of powers and violating existing federal statute regarding notification of legal process. The resolution calls for the judge's removal from office based on these alleged improprieties.
This bill revokes tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) for the Council on American-Islamic Relations and any organization found to have ties to terrorism.
Chip Roy
Representative
TX
Chip Roy
Representative
TX
This bill, the "No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act," proposes to revoke the tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the Council on American-Islamic Relations and any other organization found to have ties to terrorism or terrorist organizations. This change would apply to all future taxable years.