Legislative Activity

The No Union Time on the Taxpayer’s Dime Act eliminates the practice of "official time" for federal employees engaged in union business. This means that any work performed for a labor organization must now be conducted while the employee is in a non-duty status, not while being paid by the government. The bill updates federal law to ensure union activities are not subsidized by taxpayer funds.

The "No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025" amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to strictly enforce income and resource eligibility requirements for food assistance benefits. By closing existing loopholes, the bill ensures that program resources are reserved for households that meet established financial criteria. These changes will take effect one year following the date of enactment.

The Protecting America From Spies Act strengthens national security by expanding the grounds for which foreign nationals can be deemed inadmissible to the United States. It targets individuals involved in espionage, illegal technology exports, or activities aimed at undermining the U.S. government. Additionally, the bill restricts the government's authority to grant waivers for these security-related offenses, ensuring stricter enforcement of immigration entry requirements.

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 Federal Grant Accountability Act caps the indirect costs institutions of higher education can charge on federal research awards, limiting them to the average rate they receive from private research awards. Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive study by the Comptroller General to evaluate and report on the consistency and allocation of these indirect cost rates.

The End U.N. Censorship Act prohibits the use of federal funds to support the United Nations' iVerify platform or any other international initiatives that label or monitor speech as misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation. The bill further mandates that any funds withheld under these restrictions be permanently rescinded and returned to the U.S. Treasury.

The Hearing Protection Act aims to remove silencers from the purview of the National Firearms Act (NFA) by treating them similarly to standard firearms under federal tax law. This legislation preempts certain state and local taxes and registration requirements related to silencers involved in interstate commerce. Furthermore, the bill mandates the destruction of existing federal silencer registration records and updates federal marking requirements for manufacturers.

The Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act requires that most federal agency rules be initiated by a senior appointee and signed by a Senate-confirmed official. This legislation aims to increase regulatory oversight and accountability by ensuring that significant rules are authorized by politically accountable leadership. Limited exemptions are permitted only when compliance would compromise public safety or security.

The One Agency Act consolidates federal antitrust enforcement by transferring all relevant authority, personnel, assets, and funding from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the Department of Justice. This legislation aims to eliminate overlapping jurisdiction, reduce taxpayer waste, and improve the efficiency of antitrust enforcement. Under this act, the Attorney General will assume sole responsibility for all antitrust investigations, litigation, and consent decrees.