Legislative Activity

The Reining In Federal Licensing Enforcement (RIFLE) Act of 2025 reforms the federal firearms licensing system by establishing a graduated penalty structure that distinguishes between unintentional and willful violations. The bill mandates increased procedural protections for licensees, including expanded notice requirements, opportunities to cure violations, and the right to formal administrative hearings and judicial review. Additionally, it sets stricter standards for proving "willful" violations, provides a 90-day window for inventory liquidation upon license termination, and requires the Attorney General to establish formal, public standards for inspections and enforcement actions.

The "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025" seeks to prohibit the use of federal funds for abortions and for health plans that cover abortions, while allowing individuals and entities to purchase separate abortion coverage with non-federal funds. It clarifies that premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) cannot be used for health plans that include abortion coverage. The Act also revises notice requirements for health plans, mandating clear disclosure of abortion coverage and any associated premium surcharges to enrollees. Exceptions to the funding restrictions are included for cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is in danger.

The Ending Chemical Abortions Act of 2025 seeks to prohibit the prescription, distribution, and sale of drugs intended to cause an abortion. The bill establishes federal criminal penalties for violations, while providing specific exceptions for contraception, the treatment of miscarriages, and medical emergencies that threaten the life of the mother. It also clarifies that women who undergo chemical abortions are exempt from criminal prosecution under this act.

The Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2025 prohibits federal funding for any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with campus-based clinics providing abortions or abortion-inducing drugs. To remain eligible for federal support, institutions must submit an annual certification confirming their compliance with these restrictions.

The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 proposes to limit automatic birthright citizenship to children born in the United States who have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien serving in the U.S. armed forces. This legislation would exclude children born to parents without legal status or those on temporary visas from receiving automatic citizenship. These changes would apply only to individuals born on or after the date of the Act's enactment.

The "No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act" mandates the destruction of all firearm transaction records currently held by the ATF from discontinued businesses. Furthermore, it amends federal law to prohibit the future collection and transfer of these records to the government when a firearms business ceases operations. The bill also requires the ATF to submit a formal report to Congress confirming the number of records destroyed.

The "Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deem aliens inadmissible and deportable if they have committed or admitted to acts constituting sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violating protection orders. It broadens the definition of crimes against children to include any crime constituting domestic violence.

The Offshore Lands Authorities Act of 2025 nullifies several previous Presidential withdrawals of offshore lands, effectively reopening those areas to potential mineral leasing. The bill also establishes strict new limitations on the President’s authority to withdraw unleased offshore lands, including size and duration caps, mandatory resource assessments, and a streamlined congressional disapproval process.

The "No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act" seeks to reduce federal spending on university overhead by capping the indirect costs allowed in federal research grants based on the size of an institution's endowment. Universities with endowments exceeding $2 billion face strict limits on these reimbursements, while all other institutions are subject to a 15 percent cap. Additionally, the bill mandates increased oversight and reporting on how federal research funds are utilized for administrative and diversity-related staff compensation.

The FAIR PREP Act of 2025 prohibits the IRS from developing or operating its own electronic tax preparation and filing services. The bill restricts the Treasury Secretary from preparing tax returns or refund claims, while explicitly protecting existing programs like IRS Free File and volunteer tax assistance services. Additionally, it prevents the use of federal funds for the development of new government-run tax preparation systems without explicit congressional authorization.

The Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit Title X federal funding for entities that perform abortions, with specific exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or life-endangerment. The bill also establishes new annual reporting requirements for the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the distribution of these grants and the performance of permitted abortions.

This bill expresses support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which promotes women's health, strengthens the family, and upholds national sovereignty in healthcare. It affirms the principles of the declaration, including the value of life and the family's role in society and seeks to ensure that U.S. policy aligns with these values by not funding abortions or coercive family planning in foreign countries. The bill also encourages other countries to uphold these principles.

The REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). This legislation requires that asylum seekers be returned to Mexico to await their U.S. immigration proceedings, effectively codifying the 2019 policy guidance into law.

This bill honors the life, achievements, and legacy of Jimmy Carter, recognizing his service as a naval officer, farmer, state senator, Governor, and President. It also acknowledges his post-presidency work promoting peace, democracy, and human rights through the Carter Center, as well as his dedication to Habitat for Humanity. The bill expresses condolences to his family upon his passing and celebrates his lasting impact as a leader and statesman.

The Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025 replaces traditional health savings accounts with expanded "health freedom accounts" (HFAs), allowing anyone to make tax-deductible contributions for a wider range of medical expenses. The bill increases annual contribution limits and provides greater flexibility for managing healthcare costs. Additionally, it establishes a long-term transition to shift employer-provided health benefits toward these HFA-based models for future hires.

The Panama Canal Repurchase Act of 2025 authorizes the President to initiate formal negotiations with the Government of Panama to reacquire the Panama Canal. The legislation also mandates that the President provide Congress with a progress report on these negotiations within 180 days of enactment.

The Laken Riley Act mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants who are charged with or convicted of theft-related offenses. Additionally, the bill empowers state attorneys general to sue federal officials for failures in enforcing immigration detention, removal, and parole laws.

The "Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that expenses paid for an abortion cannot be claimed as a medical expense deduction. This change applies to taxable years starting after the enactment of this Act.

The FIND Act prohibits federal agencies from contracting with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry. It requires federal contractors to certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities and prohibits them from awarding subcontracts to entities that do not provide a similar certification. Violations of these clauses will result in contract termination. The act defines "discriminate" as making judgments or refusing/limiting services based on biased criteria, rather than case-by-case evaluations, empirical data, financial risk, or legal non-compliance.

The TCJA Permanency Act makes the individual tax reforms of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, including lowered income tax rates, an increased standard deduction, and an expanded Child Tax Credit. The legislation also solidifies higher exemptions for the Alternative Minimum Tax to protect more households from the parallel tax system. By locking in these provisions, the bill aims to simplify tax filing while providing long-term stability for families, small business owners, and individual taxpayers.