Legislative Activity

The Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025 mandates that the President designate Ansarallah (the Houthi movement) as a foreign terrorist organization and impose targeted sanctions on its leadership and affiliates. The bill further requires the administration to develop a comprehensive strategy to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and degrade the group's offensive capabilities. Additionally, it mandates a formal report on how Ansarallah’s actions obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid in Yemen.

The GATE CRASHERS Act establishes a new federal criminal offense for unauthorized entry into restricted Department of Defense facilities. The legislation imposes escalating penalties for repeat offenders, ranging from fines and short-term imprisonment for a first offense to up to 10 years in prison for subsequent violations.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill mandates that states establish procedures to verify citizenship status, remove noncitizens from voter rolls, and share information with federal agencies to ensure election integrity. Additionally, it introduces criminal penalties for registering ineligible individuals and establishes a private right of action against election officials who fail to enforce these citizenship requirements.

The AMERICANS Act of 2025 provides remedies for military service members who faced adverse actions or discharge due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The bill mandates the correction of service records, offers pathways for reinstatement and back pay, and prohibits the Secretary of Defense from issuing future COVID-19 vaccine mandates without explicit congressional approval.

The Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act prohibits federal executive agencies from contracting with businesses that discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations. Under this legislation, contractors must certify that they do not maintain policies that unfairly limit or refuse services to the firearm industry. Violations of these requirements may result in contract termination, suspension, or debarment.

The Offshore Energy Security Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of the Interior conduct at least 20 offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico over a 10-year period. The bill establishes fixed deadlines and acreage requirements for these sales while limiting the impact of litigation on lease validity and permit processing. Additionally, the legislation extends and expands existing leasing moratoriums in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, the South Atlantic, and the Straits of Florida through 2035.

The Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act seeks to eliminate Section 136 of the Clean Air Act, effectively repealing the associated greenhouse gas emissions charge. Additionally, the bill mandates the rescission of all unobligated funds previously allocated to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

The Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the presentation of Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their historic victory. This legislation honors the team’s extraordinary achievement, which served as a defining moment in American sports and a source of national inspiration during the Cold War. The medals will be permanently displayed at three prominent institutions dedicated to Olympic and hockey history.

The Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act seeks to eliminate the Corporate Transparency Act and its associated reporting requirements. By repealing these provisions and making necessary technical corrections to the U.S. Code, the bill aims to remove the federal mandates currently imposed on businesses regarding beneficial ownership disclosure.

The Thin Blue Line Act amends federal law to designate the killing or targeting of law enforcement officers and first responders as an aggravating factor in death penalty cases. This legislation ensures that crimes committed against these public servants while performing their official duties can be considered by a jury when determining sentencing.

Sarah’s Law mandates the detention of specific undocumented or visa-violating immigrants who are charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Additionally, the bill requires U.S. immigration authorities to provide victims or their families with timely, ongoing updates regarding the offender's custody status and immigration proceedings.

The "No Budget, No Pay Act" mandates that Congress must pass a budget and all regular appropriations bills by October 1 of each fiscal year. If these deadlines are not met, the Act prohibits the payment of salaries to Members of Congress for the duration of the delay. Furthermore, it ensures that any withheld pay cannot be recovered retroactively once the budget is eventually passed.

This resolution supports the original selection of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the location for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters, based on factors like workforce quality and cost-effectiveness. It criticizes the Biden administration's plan to move the headquarters to Colorado Springs, urging a return to the initial decision under a future Trump administration. The resolution asserts that the original decision was lawful and grounded in facts that prioritized national security.

The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 establishes a national standard allowing individuals to carry concealed handguns across state lines, provided they are legally authorized to carry in their home state. Under this act, visitors must adhere to the host state’s operational laws regarding where and how firearms may be carried. The legislation preserves each state's authority to regulate its own internal permit-issuing processes while ensuring nationwide recognition of valid carry rights.

The PRINTS Act aims to combat child trafficking at the U.S. border by mandating the fingerprinting of noncitizen children suspected of being trafficking victims. The bill establishes federal criminal penalties for adults who use minors to gain unlawful entry into the country and mandates improved information sharing between federal agencies. Additionally, it requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide increased transparency through annual reports and monthly public data on trafficking-related apprehensions.

The Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025 (SOPRA) mandates that courts conduct an independent, *de novo* review of all legal questions when evaluating agency actions. By requiring judges to interpret the law without deferring to an agency’s own legal views, the bill aims to strengthen judicial oversight of federal regulatory interpretations.

The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 proposes making daylight saving time the permanent, year-round standard time across the United States. This change would eliminate the need to biannually "spring forward" and "fall back" by shifting all time zones forward by one hour. States currently exempt from daylight saving time would retain the option to remain on standard time.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of Congress. Representatives would be limited to three terms, while Senators would be limited to two terms. Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not count towards these limits. The amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years to become valid.