Legislative Activity

This bill commends Jason Owens on his retirement after 29 years of exemplary service to the United States Border Patrol. It recognizes his leadership and commitment, particularly as the 26th Chief of the Border Patrol, in the face of increased illegal immigration and cartel activity.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and opposition to the Biden administration's policies that restrict this right. It supports efforts to reverse these policies and protect gun owners' rights. The resolution also commends President Trump's commitment to defending the Second Amendment.

The "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" mandates that individuals provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to include these requirements and directs states to reject applications lacking such proof. The Act also outlines acceptable forms of documentation, verification processes, and penalties for non-compliance, while allowing provisional ballots under certain conditions. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must notify state election officials when an individual becomes a naturalized citizen.

The "Putting Trust in Transparency Act" mandates the IRS to publicly disclose the Schedule B of Form 990 for 501(c) organizations receiving federal funding, revealing contributor details. Organizations failing to comply will face tax-exempt status revocation, with a process for reinstatement. This aims to increase transparency and oversight of NGOs using taxpayer dollars.

The "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act" aims to prevent U.S. taxpayer money from supporting the Taliban by requiring the State Department to actively oppose financial support to the Taliban from foreign countries and NGOs, especially those receiving U.S. aid. It mandates reports to Congress on entities supporting the Taliban, the status of direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan, and the status of the Afghan Fund, including measures to prevent Taliban access to these funds. The Act also requires the development and implementation of a strategy to discourage support to the Taliban, utilizing U.S. foreign assistance as a deterrent.

The "Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024" mandates the Department of Homeland Security to publish a monthly report detailing the number and nationalities of "special interest aliens" encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States. This report, due by the seventh day of each month, must include breakdowns by geographic region, entry point, and nationalities from "covered nations". The goal of this act is to increase transparency regarding potential national security risks.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and countering its support for terrorism by imposing sanctions on those involved in Iran's energy sector and those who provide financial support for its destabilizing activities. It mandates sanctions on foreign entities involved in processing, exporting, or selling Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemicals, while also establishing an interagency working group to coordinate and enforce these sanctions. The Act also amends existing legislation to require the identification of individuals involved in sanctionable activities or sanctions evasion related to Iranian oil and gas sales.

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife, as previously established in the 2020 rule. This action must be completed within 60 days of the Act's enactment. The Act explicitly prohibits any judicial review of this reissuance.

This bill recognizes Tren de Aragua as a foreign terrorist organization perpetrating an invasion of the U.S. It affirms the President's authority to repel this invasion by apprehending, detaining, and removing members and affiliates of the group, citing constitutional powers and the Alien Enemies Act. The bill highlights Tren de Aragua's violent activities across multiple states and asserts the need to remove these alien enemies for national safety.

This bill abolishes the Department of Education, transferring authority over student financial aid programs to the Treasury Secretary. It then directs the Treasury Secretary to allocate block grants to states for elementary and secondary education, based on the proportion of federal income taxes paid by residents of each state. The bill encourages states to use non-federal funds to promote educational choice and competition.

The "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act" prohibits Federal Reserve Banks from offering financial products or services directly to individuals, maintaining accounts for individuals, or issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly. It also blocks the Federal Reserve from testing, creating, or implementing a CBDC, or using it to implement monetary policy, without explicit congressional authorization. The bill clarifies that these restrictions do not apply to digital versions of the dollar that are open, permissionless, and private, like physical currency.

The Iranian Terror Prevention Act mandates the Secretary of State to designate specific organizations as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) within 90 days. It directs the President to determine and potentially impose sanctions on these organizations and associated entities within 60 days. The Secretary of State must also regularly report to Congress on new entities that could be designated as FTOs or sanctioned. Finally, the President is required to report to Congress justifying any decisions not to sanction a listed organization.

This bill proposes the removal of Chief Judge James E. Boasberg from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging he failed to uphold the standard of good behavior required by the Constitution. The accusations include interfering with the President's foreign policy and enforcement of laws, particularly regarding the apprehension and removal of alleged foreign terrorists. It also alleges abuse of discretion on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and failure to disclose payments. The bill asserts that these actions constitute misbehavior, justifying his removal from office.

The "Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act" or "SHORT Act" modifies firearm regulations by redefining "firearm" under the National Firearms Act, removing short-barreled rifles and shotguns from certain restrictions, and preempting state laws that tax, mark, record, or register these weapons. The Act also mandates the destruction of records related to these specific weapons held by the Attorney General.

The "Reorganizing Government Act of 2025" amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to streamline executive branch operations. It allows for the elimination of unnecessary government functions, prioritizes reducing the federal workforce, and aims to decrease regulatory compliance costs. The act extends executive reorganization authority through December 31, 2026, while preventing increases in federal employees or spending due to reorganization plans.

The "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" enables individuals with valid concealed carry permits or the legal right to carry concealed firearms in their home state to do so across state lines, provided they are not federally prohibited from possessing firearms and carry a valid photo ID. This law respects private and state/local government restrictions on firearms, protects individuals from unwarranted arrest, and allows legal action for violations of these rights. It also permits concealed carry in National Parks and other federal lands open to the public and clarifies that handguns include magazines and ammunition.

The "Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025" seeks to ensure open competition and government neutrality in federal construction projects by preventing requirements for or bans against agreements with labor organizations. It prohibits discrimination based on labor affiliation, reduces construction costs, and expands job opportunities. The Act mandates revisions to regulations and allows exemptions only in special circumstances like public health or national security threats.

The LAND Act aims to protect American agricultural land by imposing reciprocal restrictions on foreign buyers, mirroring the regulations faced by U.S. citizens in the buyer's home country, and mandates reporting of sales to the Secretary of Agriculture, relevant members of Congress, and a newly established task force. This task force will monitor foreign land purchases and report findings to Congress every six months. The Act defines "home country" based on citizenship and corporate structure, prioritizing the country with the strictest agricultural land purchasing laws.

The "Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025" prohibits federal funding and support for research using human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions, while allowing for the development of new cell lines not derived from such tissue. The bill permits research on fetal tissue from miscarriages or stillbirths and amends the Public Health Service Act to redefine related terms and conditions. It also prohibits the solicitation or acquisition of human fetal tissue when the pregnancy was initiated to provide the tissue or the tissue was obtained pursuant to an induced abortion.

The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 aims to settle water rights claims for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe in Arizona by ratifying a settlement agreement, allocating water resources, and establishing trust funds for water projects and related initiatives. This act allocates specific amounts of Arizona Colorado River Water to the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe, governing its use, storage, and transportation, while also authorizing the construction of the iin b paa tuwaqatsi pipeline to deliver potable water to tribal communities. The act also establishes trust funds for each tribe to support water projects, operation and maintenance, agricultural conservation, and renewable energy development, and includes provisions for waivers, releases, and retention of claims related to water rights. Finally, the act ratifies a treaty between the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, creating the San Juan Southern Paiute Reservation.