Legislative Activity

This bill officially designates the first Friday of May as "National Space Day." It recognizes the profound historical and ongoing contributions of the U.S. aerospace community to exploration, technology, and national security. The designation aims to celebrate achievements like the Apollo missions and the James Webb Space Telescope while encouraging STEM education for future generations.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 3817 Marysville Boulevard in Sacramento, California, as the "Grantland Johnson Post Office." This action ensures the building is officially recognized by its new name in all records and documentation.

The Americans First Immigration Act fundamentally restructures U.S. immigration by replacing employment-based visas with a points-based system prioritizing high-scoring applicants. It also significantly curtails family-based immigration by redefining "immediate relatives" and eliminates the Diversity Visa Lottery, replacing it with a small allocation for religious workers. Furthermore, the bill imposes strict new requirements on employers hiring immigrant visa holders and restricts access to public higher education benefits for non-permanent residents.

This bill strongly condemns the multiple attempted assassinations against President Donald J. Trump, including the attack on April 25, 2026. It commends the heroism of law enforcement and recognizes the critical mission of the Department of Homeland Security. Furthermore, the resolution calls for unity against political violence and the full funding of essential security agencies.

This bill makes technical amendments to the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act. It clarifies the use of the Settlement Trust Fund to include operation and maintenance of water facilities, in addition to construction. The legislation also updates the definition of the Tribe's Reservation and expands the allowed uses for the Pechanga Water Quality Account. These changes ensure the settlement language aligns with the parties' agreement and tribal needs.

The Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act significantly narrows the federal beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. This legislation limits reporting obligations exclusively to foreign individuals and foreign-connected companies. Furthermore, it mandates the deletion of all previously collected data pertaining to domestic persons and entities.

This bill amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish new procedures for handling annual appropriation bills. It imposes a 20-hour debate limit on these bills in the Senate, similar to budget resolutions, while preventing the House from taking extended adjournments in July until all appropriations are passed. The legislation aims to streamline and expedite the annual appropriations process.

This Act establishes a temporary program to beautify and clean up public spaces across the District of Columbia through federal and local coordination. It also creates a temporary commission focused on recommending actions to improve public safety and enhance federal immigration enforcement within D.C. Both the beautification program and the commission will terminate on January 2, 2029.

The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act prevents federal agencies from banning the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters open to hunting and fishing. Exceptions to this rule are only permitted if specific, site-based field data proves lead is causing a wildlife population decline and the action is approved by or consistent with state wildlife policies.

The Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act ensures that specialized local government entities, known as special districts, are explicitly recognized as eligible recipients for federal financial assistance. This legislation mandates the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue clear guidance on recognizing these districts for grants and loans. The goal is to standardize how federal agencies distribute financial aid to these essential local service providers.

The Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act establishes new federal standards for states issuing Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) to individuals who do not reside in that state. This bill sets specific, strict requirements for foreign nationals seeking a CDL, including proof of lawful status and job-related visas, while also outlining distinct procedures for applicants residing in U.S. territories. The legislation mandates enhanced record-keeping and reporting by states to the Secretary of Transportation regarding these non-domiciled licenses.

The Save Our Sequoias Act establishes a comprehensive, multi-agency framework to protect and restore giant sequoia groves from the escalating threats of wildfire, insects, and drought. The legislation creates a collaborative coalition to assess grove health, streamlines emergency protection projects, and authorizes dedicated funding and strike teams to accelerate reforestation and forest management efforts. By fostering partnerships between federal, state, and Tribal entities, the Act aims to ensure the long-term resilience and survival of these iconic trees.

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.

The Stop Child Care Funding Fraud Act of 2026 mandates that states report and actively reduce improper payments within the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. To ensure accountability, the bill establishes a system of financial penalties for states with high error rates and requires the implementation of corrective action plans to improve program integrity.

The Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2026 aims to achieve tax parity for Tribal governments by aligning federal tax treatment with that of state and local governments. The bill facilitates economic development by expanding access to tax-exempt bond financing, creating new tax credits for tribal area investments, and extending the Indian employment tax credit. Additionally, it clarifies the tax status of tribal pension plans, charitable foundations, and specific health-related scholarship and loan repayment programs to support tribal self-governance and community well-being.

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.

This resolution officially recognizes the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, established on February 2, 1901. It expresses profound gratitude for the unwavering service, skill, and sacrifice of all past and present Army nurses. The bill honors their vital contributions to the health and well-being of the United States Armed Forces.

This act establishes the "$2.50 for America's 250th Act" to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It authorizes the Treasury to mint and issue special commemorative gold, silver, and clad $2.50 coins featuring designs from the 1926 Sesquicentennial coin. Additionally, the bill mandates a study on the feasibility of minting and issuing a $2.50 coin for wide circulation.

The BASICS Act (Bridges And Safety Infrastructure for Community Success Act) reforms federal transportation funding to prioritize local decision-making and infrastructure maintenance. The bill establishes a new $5.5 billion annual program for bridge repairs and replacements, while increasing support for regional and metropolitan transportation planning. Additionally, it mandates greater local consultation for project selection and streamlines the process for regional organizations to receive and manage federal transportation funds directly.

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.