Legislative Activity

The Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act aims to enhance national security by establishing clear definitions for "known terrorist," "special interest alien," and "suspected terrorist." This legislation significantly restricts the Secretary of Homeland Security's authority to use parole for individuals arriving at the border. Specifically, it prohibits parole for anyone identified as a terrorist, a national security risk, or inadmissible due to terrorism-related activities.

The TPS Reform Act of 2025 fundamentally shifts the authority for designating and extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from the executive branch to Congress. Under this Act, Congress must pass specific legislation to grant initial TPS or approve any extensions based on ongoing conflict or disaster conditions. The Secretary of Homeland Security assumes the administrative responsibilities previously held by the Attorney General regarding TPS.

The Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025 makes technical corrections to the 2022 Camp Lejeune Justice Act to clarify standards for proving harm and venue for trials. This legislation sets specific caps on attorney fees and retroactively applies these changes to all existing and future claims filed under the original 2022 Act. The bill ensures that existing statutes of limitations for filing claims remain unchanged.

The Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025 prohibits abortion providers from disposing of fetal remains into any publicly owned water system. Violators of this new federal rule could face fines or imprisonment, though the patient undergoing the procedure faces no liability. This Act clarifies definitions for key terms and ensures it does not override any existing, stricter state or local regulations.

This resolution formally censures Representative LaMonica McIver following her indictment for allegedly interfering with federal officers at an immigration facility. As a result of her conduct, the House is officially expressing its strong disapproval and immediately removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security. This action is taken because her alleged actions are deemed not to reflect creditably upon the House.

The Protect RAIL Act amends immigration law to prevent non-citizens convicted of or admitting to crimes involving the theft or tampering of goods shipped across state or international lines from entering the United States. Furthermore, this bill makes non-citizens already in the U.S. deportable if they have committed such offenses related to interstate or foreign shipments.

This bill, the Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organization Act, directs the Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Secretary of the Treasury to formally review the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to determine if it meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization. The legislation cites numerous findings regarding CAIR's alleged historical and ongoing ties to designated terrorist entities like Hamas. Congress requires a report detailing whether CAIR is officially designated following this mandated review.

This bill proposes to prohibit federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from being awarded to any state or local jurisdiction officially designated as a "sanctuary jurisdiction." A jurisdiction is defined as one that restricts its employees from sharing immigration status information or complying with lawful requests from the Department of Homeland Security. To receive CDBG funding, applicants must certify they are not a sanctuary jurisdiction and agree to remain compliant throughout the grant period.

The FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025 seeks to eliminate federal protections that currently prohibit the obstruction of reproductive health clinic entrances, the use of force or threats against patients and providers, and the intentional damage of clinic property. If enacted, this legislation would immediately repeal these federal criminal prohibitions and apply to all pending or future prosecutions.

The Emergency Spending Accountability Act establishes automatic spending sequestration to offset future emergency appropriations approved by Congress. This system mandates multi-year spending cuts, applied only to the same category of spending (discretionary or direct) as the original emergency funds. The bill also requires detailed justifications from Congressional committees whenever emergency spending is included in legislation. Certain critical programs, including Social Security and VA benefits, are explicitly protected from these automatic cuts.

The New IDEA Act prohibits businesses from deducting wages paid to unauthorized workers from their taxable income unless they use the E-Verify program. This legislation makes the E-Verify program permanent and voluntary, offering employers who comply with its rules a legal presumption of compliance regarding employee work authorization. Furthermore, the bill mandates increased information sharing between government agencies to help enforce these new wage deduction and employment verification rules.

This bill, the Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act, aims to drastically restrict the Secretary of Homeland Security's authority to grant immigration parole. It mandates that parole decisions must be made strictly on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Furthermore, the legislation imposes an annual cap on parole grants starting in FY 2029 and grants states the authority to sue the Secretary over perceived misuse of this authority.

This joint resolution formally establishes "Life Month" to affirm the fundamental value and inherent dignity of every human life as an unalienable right. It recognizes the Supreme Court's *Dobbs* decision and urges Congress to enact laws protecting unborn life. Furthermore, the resolution commends organizations and individuals who support pregnant women and new families.

Connor's Law establishes a mandatory English language proficiency requirement for all commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators seeking a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This ensures drivers can effectively communicate, understand traffic signs, and complete necessary documentation in English. Failure to meet this standard will result in an immediate out-of-service order for the driver.

The No Revolving Doors in FMS Act of 2025 establishes new restrictions for former State Department and Department of Defense employees involved in Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This legislation prohibits these former officials from lobbying Congress or federal employees regarding the specific FMS programs they worked on within the three years prior to leaving federal service. The bill aims to prevent immediate conflicts of interest by closing the "revolving door" between government service and lobbying in the FMS sector.

This resolution strongly condemns the rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world. It specifically honors the memory of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were tragically murdered while promoting peace. Ultimately, Congress reaffirms its commitment to combating all forms of hate and ensuring the vigorous enforcement of laws protecting religious freedom.

The ANTE Act, or Axing Nonmarket Tariff Evasion Act, empowers the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate and impose new duties on goods produced in third countries by entities attempting to evade existing U.S. trade duties imposed on nonmarket economy countries. This tool allows the USTR to crack down on companies moving production specifically to circumvent Section 301 tariffs. If evasion is confirmed, remedial measures, including new duties matching the original rate, can be applied to the goods made in the third country.

The Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act establishes a new federal excise tax on proceeds received from third-party litigation financing agreements. This tax is calculated at the highest income tax rate plus an additional 3.8 percentage points, applied annually to the proceeds received by a "covered party." The bill also institutes specific withholding requirements on payments made to financiers and reclassifies litigation funding proceeds to ensure this new tax structure is applied.

The COUNTER Act enhances the Department of Defense's authority to neutralize threats from unmanned aircraft systems targeting U.S. assets. This legislation delegates specific response powers and updates mitigation rules for drone threats. Crucially, it exempts sensitive information regarding these counter-drone technologies and procedures from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The bill also adjusts several deadlines and clarifies the applicability of certain federal laws when operating overseas to counter these threats.

The Conscience Protection Act of 2025 aims to strengthen federal protections for healthcare providers and entities that refuse to participate in abortion, sterilization, or assisted suicide based on moral or religious objections. It prohibits discrimination against these entities by any recipient of federal funding, including state and local governments. Furthermore, the bill establishes stronger enforcement mechanisms within HHS and grants individuals and entities a private right of action to sue for violations of these conscience laws in federal court.