Legislative Activity

The Fiscal Commission Act establishes a bipartisan, 16-member commission tasked with developing legislative recommendations to improve the federal government's long-term fiscal health and reduce the national debt. The bill mandates that the Commission’s approved proposals be submitted to Congress for expedited consideration through a fast-track process that prohibits amendments. This initiative aims to address the nation's fiscal condition and ensure the long-term solvency of federal trust funds.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study for designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail under the National Trails System Act. The proposed trail would stretch approximately 280 miles along the ancient Lake Bonneville shoreline from the Idaho-Utah border to Nephi, Utah. This study will determine the viability of officially recognizing this significant natural feature as a national trail.

The Community TEAMS Act of 2026 establishes a new grant program to expand community-based clinical training for medical students in rural and medically underserved areas. By fostering partnerships between medical schools and local healthcare facilities, the bill aims to increase access to quality care and encourage long-term physician practice in high-need communities. Additionally, the legislation extends federal funding for these vital health programs through 2030.

The Rural Emergency Response Support Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to provide overtime pay exemptions for emergency medical technicians and paramedics working in small, rural jurisdictions. This legislation aims to support public agencies and private contractors serving populations of fewer than 100,000 residents by easing federal labor compliance requirements.

The ePermit Act mandates the creation of a unified, digital system for managing all federal environmental reviews and project permits. This system will require electronic submission, real-time tracking, and public accessibility of all authorization data. The goal is to modernize the permitting process through standardized data and transparent, efficient digital workflows, while ensuring existing environmental laws are upheld.

The Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025 establishes the process for transferring ownership of the completed cleanup site in Moab, Utah, from the U.S. government to Grand County, Utah, at no cost. This transfer is contingent upon the Secretary of Energy determining cleanup is complete and is subject to necessary health and safety restrictions. Crucially, the U.S. government retains necessary water rights for any ongoing environmental responsibilities, and Grand County is permanently restricted from selling the land to private entities.

This bill establishes the **Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative** to counter threats, including suspected sabotage by the People's Republic of China, against critical undersea communication cables vital to Taiwan's security and commerce. The Initiative mandates advanced monitoring, rapid repair protocols, enhanced maritime awareness, and international cooperation to protect these assets. Furthermore, the Act requires the imposition of mandatory sanctions on any Chinese persons found responsible for such sabotage and mandates regular reporting to Congress on security incidents and U.S. responses.

The Timeshare Transparency Act establishes new federal requirements to protect consumers during timeshare purchases. It mandates that sales agreements clearly itemize all costs, outline fee change procedures, list exit options, and include a 14-day penalty-free cancellation period. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these new transparency standards.

Ally's Act mandates that private health insurance plans cover essential hearing devices, including auditory implants and their related services, for qualifying individuals. This coverage must begin for plan years starting January 1, 2026. The law ensures that cost-sharing and treatment limitations for these hearing benefits are no more restrictive than those for other medical services. Furthermore, coverage cannot be denied if a physician or qualified audiologist determines the device is medically necessary.

The Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated storage reserve for refined petroleum products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel within the Western United States. This reserve will be managed by the Secretary of Energy and must be maintained at a minimum capacity to address supply disruptions in the region. The Act mandates the selection of a storage location within a Western State and sets specific requirements for filling and maintaining the reserve for the first five years.

The Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act mandates that robocalls using artificial intelligence to mimic a human must disclose this fact at the beginning of the communication. The bill also establishes enhanced civil and criminal penalties, doubling the maximum fines for violations involving fraudulent AI voice or text message impersonation. This legislation aims to curb unwanted and deceptive electronic telecommunications.

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to assign a single, unique ZIP Code specifically for Highland City, Utah. The USPS must establish this new ZIP Code within 270 days of the law's enactment. This designation will apply exclusively to the geographic boundaries of Highland City.

This bill formally codifies the "Six Assurances" made by the Reagan Administration regarding U.S. policy toward Taiwan, emphasizing commitments on arms sales and non-mediation. It declares that maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait and determining Taiwan's future peacefully are vital U.S. interests. Furthermore, the Act establishes a mandatory congressional review process that the President must follow before taking specific actions that would alter these long-standing assurances.

The Algorithm Accountability Act amends Section 230 to impose a new duty of care on social media platforms regarding their recommendation algorithms. This duty requires platforms to use reasonable care to prevent foreseeable bodily injury or death resulting from the algorithm's operation. A violation of this duty strips the platform of its standard liability protection, allowing victims to sue for damages in federal court. The law specifically exempts content displayed chronologically or in direct response to a user's initial search query.

The Personnel Oversight and Shift Tracking Act of 2025, or POST Act, aims to enhance accountability for contract security personnel protecting federal facilities. It mandates improved data collection from covert testing, requiring mandatory training for staff who fail these tests. Furthermore, the Act requires the Federal Protective Service to evaluate and modernize its system for tracking security personnel shifts and reporting coverage gaps to building tenants.

The Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act amends the tax code to provide a 25% advanced manufacturing production credit for the sale of specified fusion energy components. This legislation defines key fusion components, such as superconducting magnets and vacuum vessels, as eligible for this credit. The credit is set to phase out starting in 2032 and will expire after 2034. These provisions apply to components produced and sold after December 31, 2025.

The Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2025 updates the Clean Air Act to formally include "prescribed fires" alongside "exceptional events" when reviewing air quality monitoring data. This legislation mandates the EPA Administrator to revise rules within a strict timeline, ensuring state determinations regarding pollution spikes from these events are consistently reviewed. The bill also clarifies definitions and establishes procedures for handling large, multi-jurisdictional events involving prescribed fires or natural disasters.

The Fix Our Forests Act is comprehensive legislation designed to aggressively reduce catastrophic wildfire risk through landscape-scale restoration and streamlined management of high-risk federal lands. It establishes new centralized intelligence centers, accelerates hazardous fuel reduction projects by reforming environmental reviews, and bolsters community resilience through new risk reduction programs. Furthermore, the bill enhances support for firefighters' families and promotes technological innovation and transparency in forest management practices.

The Consumer Safety Technology Act establishes initiatives to enhance consumer protection in the face of emerging technologies. It mandates a pilot program for the CPSC to test the use of Artificial Intelligence in product safety enforcement. Furthermore, the bill requires studies on how blockchain technology can combat fraud and directs the FTC to report on deceptive practices involving digital tokens.

The Modern Risk Detection Act of 2025 mandates that transportation safety standards allow organizations to implement risk-based approaches when meeting regulatory requirements. This shifts the focus from rigid, one-size-fits-all rules to methods that prioritize managing specific, identified risks. The goal is to encourage the use of risk-based concepts in achieving overall safety compliance.