Legislative Activity

The Protect Children’s Innocence Act establishes federal penalties, including imprisonment, for knowingly performing genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on individuals under the age of 18. This law applies when interstate commerce is involved in the act, communication, or payment for the procedure. It explicitly prohibits religious or customary defenses for female genital mutilation and details specific medical exceptions, such as procedures necessary for a minor's immediate health. The bill defines the prohibited procedures broadly, covering female genital mutilation and surgeries intended to alter a minor's body to correspond with a different sex.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' strong support for lowering prescription drug prices for American patients to match the lowest prices found in other developed nations. It affirms the commitment to ensuring U.S. citizens do not pay more for the same medications than those abroad. The bill supports policies that align U.S. drug costs with international benchmarks, alongside other measures like expanding Medicare negotiation.

This resolution denounces the rhetoric of six specific Members of Congress for allegedly sowing disallegiance within the U.S. military and intelligence community. It condemns their actions for encouraging service members to potentially violate the Uniform Code of Military Justice by suggesting they defy orders without evidence of illegality. The bill asserts that this rhetoric undermines the President's role as Commander in Chief and compromises national security.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility will henceforth be known as the "Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office." This designation ensures all official records and references use the new name.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona, as the "Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office." The legislation ensures that all future official references to this specific post office will use its new, designated name.

This bill repeals specific requirements for notifying Senate offices when legal processes seek the disclosure of Senate data. Essentially, it removes existing notification mandates related to legal requests for Senate information.

The CLEAN DC Act of 2025 aims to repeal most provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, effectively reverting policing and justice laws to their pre-2022 status. This legislation seeks to undo the majority of changes made by the previous act. However, it specifically preserves the effects of two distinct subtitles from the 2022 Act.

The Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025 (BOWOW Act) establishes new immigration consequences for harming animals used in federal law enforcement. This legislation makes noncitizens inadmissible to the U.S. and subject to deportation if they have committed acts that violate federal laws against harming these working animals.

The Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025 exempts specific, clearly defined less-than-lethal projectile devices from standard federal firearm restrictions under Title 18 of the U.S. Code. This exemption applies only to devices incapable of firing standard ammunition and designed to minimize the risk of serious injury or death. The bill also establishes a process for manufacturers to seek official confirmation from the Attorney General regarding a device's classification.

This bill, the "No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act," prohibits the use of federal funds to cover any expenses related to abortion services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States. These prohibited expenses include travel, lodging, meals, and related support services. The legislation specifically targets federal funding for aiding unlawful immigrants in accessing abortion care.

The PAUSE Act of 2025 immediately halts the issuance of most new visas and immigration statuses until significant changes are made to U.S. immigration law. These required changes include restricting birthright citizenship, eliminating status adjustments for temporary visa holders, and imposing severe restrictions on who can immigrate. Furthermore, the bill imposes a massive new fee on certain H-1B petitions and terminates both the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program and the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.

This Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive border threat assessment on the criminal organization Tren de Aragua. Following this assessment, the Secretary must submit a strategic plan detailing how to counter the identified threats along the nation's borders. The legislation aims to enhance security by focusing federal efforts against this specific transnational criminal organization.

This resolution censures and condemns Delegate Stacey Plaskett for allegedly colluding with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. It cites evidence suggesting Plaskett coordinated her line of questioning with Epstein in real-time via text message. Consequently, the bill removes Delegate Plaskett from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and directs an ethics investigation into her conduct.

The Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025 amends immigration law to establish new, clear grounds for deportability. This bill mandates that any alien convicted of a single felony or two misdemeanors, under either state or federal law, after admission to the U.S. is subject to removal.

This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for high crimes and misdemeanors. The core allegation is that Judge Boasberg improperly authorized nondisclosure orders related to an FBI investigation that covered Members of Congress acting under their legislative duties. These actions are cited as compromising the separation of powers and violating existing federal statute regarding notification of legal process. The resolution calls for the judge's removal from office based on these alleged improprieties.

This bill amends the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to create an exception to the standard parole fee for aliens seeking entry to participate in sacred Tribal or religious ceremonies, cultural exchanges, or celebrations. Under specific conditions, the Secretary of Homeland Security may grant parole if a significant public benefit is determined, provided the alien meets enrollment and background check requirements. This provision allows for a reduced $200 fee for these specific cultural and religious purposes.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a statue honoring Charles "Charlie" Kirk should be accepted and permanently displayed in the U.S. Capitol. It recognizes Mr. Kirk for founding Turning Point USA and promoting principles of free expression, civic leadership, and limited government. The bill mandates that the statue be accepted by the Fine Arts Board no later than January 2, 2027, to commemorate his legacy.

The Deportation Disclosure Act mandates that the Department of Homeland Security publicly post identifying information for every individual who receives a final order of removal. This information, including name, photograph, aliases, and last known state of residence, must be published on the DHS website. This aims to increase transparency regarding final deportation orders.

This bill initiates impeachment proceedings against United States District Judge Deborah Boardman for high crimes and misdemeanors. The grounds for impeachment center on her sentencing decision in the attempted assassination case of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The resolution alleges that Judge Boardman imposed an inappropriately lenient sentence based on ideological considerations, violating the constitutional standard of good behavior required for judicial office.

This bill repeals the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013 and significantly restricts the domestic distribution of U.S. government-produced international information materials. It mandates that materials created for foreign audiences must be archived and generally withheld from the U.S. public for a period of 20 years. Furthermore, the legislation explicitly bans the use of appropriated funds by the State Department or USAGM to influence domestic public opinion.