Legislative Activity

The Main Street Tax Certainty Act makes the 20% pass-through business deduction permanent by removing its scheduled expiration date. This legislation ensures that owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, and S corporations can continue to benefit from this tax relief indefinitely.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to disapprove and nullify the Department of Energy’s recent rule regarding energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. By passing this measure, Congress prevents the rule from taking effect, effectively blocking the proposed regulatory changes.

The Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act permanently allows businesses to immediately deduct the full cost of qualifying property in the year it is placed in service. By establishing a permanent 100% bonus depreciation rate, this legislation eliminates scheduled phase-downs and simplifies tax code requirements. These changes apply retroactively to property placed in service after September 27, 2017, to encourage sustained capital investment.

The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 prohibits the use of federal funds for abortion services and federally subsidized health insurance plans that include abortion coverage. The bill also mandates increased transparency by requiring health plans to clearly disclose abortion coverage and associated premium surcharges in all marketing and enrollment materials. Exceptions are provided for cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother.

The "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" ensures that infants born alive after an abortion receive the same medical care as any other newborn, mandating immediate hospital transport and requiring healthcare practitioners to report any failures to comply. Violators face fines, imprisonment, and potential prosecution for homicide or attempted homicide, while the mother of the child is protected from prosecution. The bill also allows the woman on whom the abortion was performed to file a civil action against anyone who violated the requirements if a child was born alive.

The Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act mandates that the Secretary of State designate Ansarallah (the Houthis) as a foreign terrorist organization. Additionally, the bill requires the President to impose targeted sanctions on the group and its affiliates within 90 days of enactment.

The Protect and Serve Act of 2025 establishes a new federal crime for knowingly assaulting law enforcement officers and causing serious bodily injury. This legislation allows for federal prosecution in cases involving interstate commerce or federal officers, with penalties ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment depending on the severity of the offense. Federal intervention is strictly regulated, requiring written certification from the Attorney General to ensure the necessity of federal involvement.

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 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 Lumbee Fairness Act grants federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, making the tribe and its members eligible for all federal Indian programs and services. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to verify the tribal roll and take land into trust for the tribe's benefit. Additionally, it clarifies jurisdictional arrangements between the state and the tribe while ensuring the tribe receives the same federal support as other recognized tribes.

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 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 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 FAIR PREP Act of 2025 prohibits the IRS from developing or operating its own electronic tax preparation and filing services, effectively ending programs like the Direct File pilot. The bill mandates that the IRS focus on its traditional administrative roles while preserving existing partnerships, such as the IRS Free File Program. By restricting the agency's ability to act as a tax preparer, the legislation seeks to ensure that tax filing services remain primarily within the private sector.

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 Justice for Jocelyn Act mandates stricter detention requirements for noncitizens by limiting the use of Alternatives to Detention programs to only when capacity is exhausted. It requires continuous GPS monitoring and nightly curfews for all individuals on the nondetained immigration docket. Additionally, the bill mandates the immediate removal of any individual who violates their release conditions.

The SMART Act of 2025 requires federal agencies to build retrospective review frameworks into the rulemaking process for all new "major rules." Agencies must establish clear objectives and methodologies to periodically assess whether these rules are achieving their goals or need modification. This legislation aims to increase regulatory accountability by ensuring major rules are evaluated for effectiveness and necessity within a decade of implementation.

The Fair Play for Girls Act mandates that the Attorney General submit a comprehensive report to Congress analyzing the challenges facing female athletes in sports. This report will evaluate issues such as fair competition, the impact of biological males in women’s sports, and the prevalence of harassment and abuse against female athletes. Additionally, the legislation requires the development of policy recommendations to better protect and support women and girls in athletics.

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.

This bill directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for permanent display within the United States Capitol. The legislation mandates that the statue be acquired by the end of 2025 and installed in a public-accessible location by December 31, 2026.