Legislative Activity

The "Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement against non-citizens who commit violent crimes. It establishes new grounds for inadmissibility and deportation for individuals convicted of sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, and the violation of protection orders.

The CONTAINER Act authorizes states bordering Canada or Mexico to place movable, temporary structures on federal land to assist with border security without requiring prior federal permits. States must provide 45 days' notice for initial placements, which are permitted for one year with the option for 90-day extensions if operational control of the border has not been achieved.

The VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025 mandates that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac include a disclaimer on residential loan applications to inform veterans that they may be eligible for a VA home loan. Additionally, the bill requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study to ensure lenders are effectively implementing this disclosure.

The Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act honors the courage, sacrifice, and essential service of the nation’s wildland firefighters. This legislation authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded collectively to these frontline responders in recognition of their dedication to protecting our communities and natural resources. The medal will be housed at the National Interagency Fire Center, with bronze duplicates made available for public purchase.

The Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025 streamlines the disciplinary process for Department of Veterans Affairs supervisors, management officials, and senior executives. The bill establishes a "substantial evidence" standard for removals, demotions, and suspensions while removing the requirement for performance improvement plans. Additionally, it limits the ability of external bodies to mitigate penalties and clarifies judicial review procedures to ensure swifter accountability within the agency.

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.

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center." This renaming honors the late Congresswoman’s distinguished career, including her 16 years of service as a psychiatric nurse at the facility and her decades of legislative advocacy for military veterans.

The Recover Fraudulent COVID Funds Act extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting pandemic-related fraud to 10 years. This legislation ensures that federal authorities have more time to pursue criminal charges, civil forfeiture actions, and False Claims Act lawsuits against those who misused COVID-19 relief funds.

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 Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act prohibits the U.S. from joining any World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic-related agreement unless it is ratified by the Senate as a formal treaty. Furthermore, the bill mandates a suspension of all U.S. funding to the WHO if such an agreement is enacted without Senate approval.

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.

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.

This resolution urges the NCAA to revoke its current transgender student-athlete eligibility policy, arguing it discriminates against female athletes. It calls for the NCAA to prevent transgender-identifying males from competing in women's sports and to require member conferences to adopt a biological sex-based policy. The resolution also asks all U.S. sports governing bodies to protect women's sports for biological women and girls.

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 STOP MADURO Act of 2025 authorizes a reward of up to $100 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolás Maduro Moros. This reward is to be funded exclusively through the liquidation of assets seized from Maduro and his regime officials under U.S. sanctions.

The End Child Trafficking Now Act aims to combat the exploitation of minors at the border by requiring adults to provide documentation or DNA evidence to prove a familial relationship when entering the United States. The bill also establishes new criminal penalties for adults who knowingly use unrelated minors to gain entry into the country.

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.