Legislative Activity

The BE GONE Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of an "aggravated felony." Specifically, this legislation adds sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence to the list of crimes that qualify as aggravated felonies for immigration purposes. This change will subject individuals convicted of these offenses to stricter immigration consequences.

The NFA SBS Act redefines short-barreled shotguns under federal tax law, removing specific restrictions and ensuring they are not treated as destructive devices. This legislation eliminates disparate federal restrictions on these shotguns and preempts state or local laws that attempt to impose special taxes or registration requirements referencing the National Firearms Act. Furthermore, the Act mandates the destruction of specific government records related to the registration and transfer of these shotguns.

The Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act repeals the federal ban on mailing certain concealable firearms. This legislation also prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from enacting rules that would block or unduly restrict the mailing of firearms, ammunition, or their components. Furthermore, the USPS cannot require sellers to disclose customer records or firearm serial numbers as a condition for mailing these items.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) significantly amends federal law to require individuals registering to vote in federal elections to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. This legislation mandates that states actively clean their voter rolls and cooperate with federal agencies to verify citizenship status. It establishes new criminal penalties for officials who fail to enforce these documentation requirements.

The Putting Trust in Transparency Act mandates that any tax-exempt organization receiving federal funding must publicly disclose the names, zip codes, and donation amounts of its major contributors listed on IRS Form 990 Schedule B. This is intended to increase oversight of organizations acting as government agents using taxpayer money. Failure to comply with this new public disclosure requirement can result in the revocation of the organization's tax-exempt status.

This resolution affirms Congress's agreement with the President's use of executive authority to address the threat posed by the criminal organization Tren de Aragua. It formally declares members of the group to be "alien enemies" engaged in an invasion of the United States. The bill supports the President's actions to detain and remove these individuals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

The Nuclear Family Priority Act significantly restructures U.S. family-based immigration by redefining "immediate relatives" to only include spouses and children of U.S. citizens, removing parents from that top category. It also establishes a new, temporary nonimmigrant visa for parents of adult U.S. citizens, which prohibits work and public benefits. Furthermore, the bill revises the annual cap for family-sponsored visas and makes numerous technical amendments across immigration law to align with these changes.

The Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025 expands mandatory detention requirements for certain non-citizens who commit specific property crimes. This legislation adds offenses like trespassing, vandalism, and arson to the list of crimes that require immigration authorities to detain an individual during removal proceedings. The bill also clarifies language related to violent offenses to ensure comprehensive grounds for detention.

The Crime Doesn't Fly Act of 2025 prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from accepting specific ICE arrest and removal warrants (Forms I-200 and I-205) as valid identification at airport security checkpoints. This restriction applies generally, with an exception allowing these documents to be used if the individual is actively being removed from the United States.

The Stop Importing Terrorism Act repeals a specific exception in immigration law that previously allowed certain individuals with terrorism-related connections to enter the United States. This change makes individuals admitted under that now-removed exception potentially subject to deportation. The bill aims to strengthen inadmissibility standards related to terrorism.

This bill, the "No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act," penalizes states that offer in-state tuition rates to undocumented students. If a state provides these lower rates, it risks losing all federal student financial assistance, such as Pell Grants, in the following fiscal year. The legislation ties state tuition policies directly to the receipt of federal education funding.

The Free Speech Fairness Act amends tax law to allow 501(c)(3) organizations to make political campaign statements without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. This protection applies only if the statement is made as part of the organization's ordinary course of activities and incurs only a de minimis (trivial) cost. This ensures non-profits can speak on political matters related to their mission without penalty, provided spending remains minimal.

The Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act completely repeals the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program established under Section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act. This legislation removes all references to the repealed standard throughout related environmental and petroleum marketing laws. In essence, the bill eliminates the federal renewable fuel mandate.

The "No Citizenship for Alien Invaders Act of 2025" amends naturalization requirements to explicitly bar any individual who entered the United States unlawfully from becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. This new restriction overrides any other provision of immigration law that might otherwise allow for naturalization. In short, unlawful entry permanently disqualifies a person from becoming a citizen.

The SHORT Act aims to reform federal firearms regulations by redefining what constitutes a "firearm" for tax purposes, largely excluding antique or collector's items. It eliminates disparate federal treatment for short-barreled rifles and shotguns used lawfully and preempts state and local governments from imposing special taxes or registration requirements on these specific weapons. Furthermore, the bill mandates the destruction of certain existing federal registration and transfer records related to defined firearms.

The College Employment Accountability Act ties federal student aid eligibility to institutional hiring practices. This bill mandates that all institutions receiving federal student aid must participate in the E-Verify program. Furthermore, colleges found employing unauthorized aliens will immediately lose access to federal student assistance and institutional aid. The Department of Homeland Security is required to monitor compliance and report non-participating or non-compliant schools to the Department of Education.

The American Students First Act penalizes public colleges that offer in-state tuition rates or state financial aid to undocumented students. If a college is found to violate these provisions, it will lose all federal financial assistance for the following fiscal year. This measure aims to restrict benefits for non-lawfully present aliens at the expense of federal funding for the institution.

The PARENT Act of 2025 seeks to amend the definition of birthright citizenship under U.S. law. This legislation specifies that a child born in the U.S. is only automatically granted citizenship if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident at the time of birth. These changes would only apply to individuals born after the Act is officially enacted.

The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 establishes a national standard for carrying concealed handguns across state lines. This act allows individuals legally permitted to carry in their home state to carry concealed in any other state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms. The law does not override private property restrictions or prohibitions on government property, but it provides protections and legal recourse for those traveling in compliance with the new federal standard.

The Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025 aims to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which currently allows F-1 student visa holders to gain temporary work authorization after completing their studies. This bill removes the government's authority to grant such work permission unless explicitly authorized by a future Act of Congress.