Legislative Activity

The Stop Fueling Cartel Violence Act addresses the massive revenue generated by Mexico-based cartels through the theft and smuggling of petroleum products. This legislation recognizes that stolen fuel is a primary non-drug income source enabling these criminal organizations to fund their operations, including drug and terror activities impacting the U.S. It requires the Department of Defense to report on current and potential activities to disrupt this illicit hydrocarbon smuggling network.

This bill, the WATER for Farmers Act, establishes a formal process to determine when Mexico fails to meet its annual water delivery obligations under the 1944 Rio Grande Water Treaty. If a shortfall occurs, the bill mandates the imposition of trade duties on Mexican imports until the deficit is remedied. Finally, it creates a trust fund to compensate South Texas agricultural producers for economic losses resulting from these water delivery shortfalls.

The LNG Export Security Act amends the Natural Gas Act to redefine "public interest" for LNG export applications. This new definition mandates that national security, domestic economic interests, and the development of U.S. natural gas supply and facilities must be considered. This ensures that export decisions prioritize domestic needs and security.

The **BACK OFF Act** aims to prevent "birth tourism" by making it grounds for inadmissibility and deportation for non-permanent residents who travel to the U.S. solely to give birth and secure automatic citizenship for their children. The bill establishes severe criminal penalties for facilitating this practice and mandates new medical examinations and expedited removal processes for suspected offenders. It also creates a dedicated Department of Homeland Security task force to investigate and combat birth tourism schemes.

The I-47 Future Interstate Act of 2026 officially designates a significant portion of U.S. Route 287 as the new Interstate Route I-47. This designation covers the corridor stretching from Port Arthur, Texas, to Choteau, Montana. The bill also formally adds this route to the list of high-priority corridors under federal transportation law.

This bill aims to protect U.S. individuals and companies from foreign lawsuits seeking to penalize them for complying with U.S. sanctions and export control laws. It specifically bans the enforcement of foreign court rulings or arbitration awards in U.S. courts if those rulings stem from actions taken to follow U.S. sanctions. The legislation ensures that good-faith compliance with U.S. economic restrictions cannot be used as grounds for liability in American courts.

The CLEAR Path Act establishes a structured framework to resolve post-employment conflicts of interest for departing federal employees. It specifically creates a new federal crime with penalties for Senate-confirmed officials who knowingly advise or represent "countries of concern" in efforts to influence the U.S. government after leaving office. The bill also institutes a formal, Congress-approved process for the Secretary of State to amend the list of designated "countries of concern." These new restrictions are set to expire five years after the Act's enactment.

This bill aims to eliminate "sanctuary jurisdictions" by penalizing local governments that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. It provides legal protections for local officers who comply with DHS detainers and makes sanctuary jurisdictions ineligible for a wide range of federal grants. Furthermore, it allows states to sue jurisdictions that release immigrants who subsequently commit crimes in other states.

This bill, the "No Funding to Honor Crime Scenes Act," prohibits the use of federal funds to name any federal property after an individual convicted of a crime. Additionally, it mandates the immediate closure and subsequent sale of the César E. Chávez National Monument, with proceeds directed to DNA evidence analysis funding. All federal references to the monument must also be removed upon enactment.

The Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025 strengthens the ability of claimants to recover art looted by the Nazis by ensuring cases are decided on their legal merits rather than procedural technicalities. The bill prevents courts from dismissing claims based on the passage of time or other non-merits defenses and clarifies that these actions may proceed regardless of the victim's nationality. These updates aim to remove legal barriers and ensure that justice for victims of Nazi persecution is not frustrated by procedural delays.

The Child Predators Accountability Act strengthens federal laws against the sexual exploitation of minors by closing critical legal loopholes. It expands the definition of prohibited conduct to include the intentional depiction of minors in sexually explicit material, regardless of whether the child physically participated in the act. This legislation ensures that those who coerce or exploit children through digital depictions are held fully accountable under federal law.

Dalilah’s Law Act establishes strict federal regulations prohibiting noncitizens who are unlawfully present or paroled from using commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) in interstate commerce. The bill mandates employment eligibility verification for all CDL applicants, imposes severe criminal and civil penalties for violations, and introduces new immigration consequences and death penalty aggravating factors for accidents involving covered individuals. Additionally, it grants federal and state authorities enhanced enforcement powers to ensure compliance with these licensing requirements.

The "No Funding to Honor Crime Scenes Act" mandates the abolishment of the César E. Chávez National Monument in California. It prohibits the use of federal funds for the monument's continued operation and redirects all remaining unobligated resources toward the elimination of the national DNA analysis backlog.

The End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 prohibits the TSA from providing Members of Congress with expedited security screening or preferential access based on their official position. Additionally, the bill mandates that Members of Congress be ineligible for Trusted Traveler Programs, ensuring they are subject to the same standard security procedures as the general public.

The Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion Act of 2025, or VSAFE Act, establishes a new Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This Officer will lead efforts to prevent, respond to, and track fraud targeting veterans while coordinating with other federal agencies. Additionally, the bill makes a minor technical adjustment by extending the expiration date of certain existing limits on veterans' pension payments by two months.

The RESPECT Act of 2025 updates the authority for reconsidering decisions regarding interment or memorialization in national cemeteries, allowing reviews for decisions made on or after June 18, 1973. It also standardizes and clarifies the legal language used when referencing the definition of a tier III sex offender in relation to these decisions. Finally, the Act removes an outdated provision from a previous law concerning national cemeteries.

The Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026 establishes a program allowing federal law enforcement officers in good standing to purchase their retired service firearms directly from their agencies. Under this legislation, eligible officers may acquire these surplus weapons at their designated salvage value.

The Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act mandates that foreign nationals from designated high-risk countries report the transport of large sums of currency out of the United States at least 72 hours in advance. This legislation requires detailed disclosures regarding the traveler’s identity, the recipient’s information, and the source of funds to ensure government benefits are not being illicitly transferred abroad.

The Need for Speed Act establishes a National Infrastructure Intelligence Tool to help federal, state, and local agencies identify, analyze, and mitigate traffic congestion. By integrating comprehensive national datasets into a centralized resource, the bill aims to improve data-driven decision-making for infrastructure investment and operational efficiency.

The Defeat Sharia Law in America Act seeks to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This legislation declares that any establishment using Sharia law to provide goods, services, or accommodations will be considered discriminatory based on religion.