Legislative Activity

The Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act (BLAST Act) prohibits former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress after leaving office. It expands the definition of "lobbyist" to cover former Members engaged in behind-the-scenes strategic work for compensation. This legislation aims to prevent former officials from immediately leveraging their connections for influence.

The Targeted Restrictions Upholding Service Trustworthiness (TRUST) Act prohibits individuals from certain foreign adversary nations from enlisting or being appointed as officers in the U.S. Armed Forces. This measure is intended to mitigate national security risks associated with foreign influence and espionage. The bill also requires a report detailing current service members who were nationals of these covered nations upon joining the military. These new restrictions apply to enlistments or appointments occurring 180 days after the bill's enactment.

The Firearm Freedom Act of 2026 proposes to eliminate the federal prohibition on the civilian possession and transfer of machineguns. This is achieved by repealing the existing subsection of federal law that currently bans these firearms. The act effectively removes restrictions on machineguns for the general public.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative gold and silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins will honor the victims, first responders, and survivors, with designs selected in consultation with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. All surcharges from the sale of these coins will be paid directly to the Memorial and Museum to support its operations and maintenance.

The American System for Sustainable Immigration and Mass Immigration Limitations Achieved Through Imposing Oversight Nationally Act fundamentally restructures U.S. immigration by replacing family-based and diversity visa systems with a strict merit-based approach focused on national interest. This bill tightens standards for citizenship, drastically limits family reunification, raises the bar for asylum, and mandates universal E-Verify for employment. Overall, the legislation aims to prioritize economic self-sufficiency, cultural cohesion, and national security while significantly reducing overall immigration levels and executive discretion.

This bill, the Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act, directs the Department of Defense to review and phase out the use of payment processing equipment and services from retailers that rely on technology linked to designated countries of concern. The goal is to secure servicemember payment data by prohibiting contracts with retailers using this covered equipment starting in 2027. The Secretary of Defense must report to Congress on the implementation of these security measures.

This act establishes new requirements and oversight for the transfer of excess tactical equipment from the Department of Defense to state and local law enforcement agencies. It mandates standardized coordination procedures, minimum annual training for state coordinators, and regular biennial reviews and public reports on program compliance and effectiveness. The goal is to ensure responsible resource allocation for counterdrug, counterterrorism, disaster preparedness, and border security activities.

The Guard the Skies Act authorizes the National Guard to protect critical facilities and assets from threats posed by unmanned aircraft (drones). This authority is established at the request of a state's governor and requires consultation with the Secretary of Defense. The bill outlines specific conditions under which National Guard members can be activated and take action against threatening drones.

This bill expresses support for designating May 5th as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It calls for national observance to honor victims and show solidarity with their families. Additionally, the legislation recommends the Department of Justice commission an updated study on this ongoing crisis.

This bill, the "End U Visa Abuse Act," significantly restricts and ultimately repeals the U visa program designed for crime victims who assist law enforcement. It imposes strict new eligibility criteria, limits derivative visas for family members, and mandates comprehensive background checks. Ultimately, Section 3 of the bill repeals the U nonimmigrant visa classification entirely.

The Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 prohibits the use of federal funds to enforce policies that compel federal employees or contractors to use preferred pronouns or names that do not align with an individual's biological sex. This legislation establishes a process for employees and contractors to file complaints and pursue civil action against agencies for violations. The bill defines "sex" strictly as biological sex (male or female) based on reproductive systems.

The Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act significantly narrows the federal beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. This legislation limits reporting obligations exclusively to foreign individuals and foreign-connected companies. Furthermore, it mandates the deletion of all previously collected data pertaining to domestic persons and entities.

This bill establishes the "Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act," granting current and former highly-trained special operations personnel the authority to carry concealed firearms nationwide. This authority mirrors that currently afforded to qualified retired law enforcement officers under federal law. The legislation mandates the creation of a new identification card program by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to verify eligibility. This concealed carry privilege is permanent for qualified individuals who maintain honorable status and are otherwise eligible to possess a firearm.

The **Great American Healthcare Plan** is a comprehensive bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system through five key titles. It dramatically expands Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to be universally accessible with higher contribution limits and broader spending options, while also creating new group health coverage pools through ERISA. Furthermore, the plan mandates strict price transparency for providers and insurers, adjusts Medicare payment structures for high-cost cancer drugs, and establishes a new category of "expanded-access prescription drugs" for easier dispensing by certain licensed professionals. Overall, the legislation aims to increase consumer control over healthcare spending, lower costs through transparency, and improve access to both savings vehicles and medications.

The Denaturalization and Expulsion of Persons who Orchestrate Radical Terrorism Act of 2026 (DEPORT Act of 2026) establishes new terrorism-related attestations required for naturalization. It allows terrorism convictions and conduct to serve as evidence that citizenship was illegally procured, potentially leading to denaturalization. Furthermore, the bill makes individuals convicted of covered terrorism offenses inadmissible, subject to mandatory revocation of existing immigration benefits, and permanently barred from future admission.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona. The facility will now be known as the Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office. This designation will be reflected in all official records and documents referencing the location.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility will now be known as the Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office. This designation standardizes the name for all official federal records and documents.

The Election Infrastructure Integrity Act mandates the creation of a publicly accessible database to track private vendors involved in federal election systems. States are required to report detailed vendor information, including ownership structures and contract terms, following each federal election. Failure to comply with these transparency requirements will result in the loss of federal election administration funding.

The Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act mandates a comprehensive study on how unauthorized drone flights disrupt federal wildfire suppression efforts. This legislation requires the FAA to analyze the frequency and impact of these incursions on firefighting operations, costs, and safety. Ultimately, the study will evaluate potential solutions, including public education and the use of counter-drone technology, to better protect aerial firefighting missions.

The Federal Working Animal Protection Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make individuals who harm law enforcement animals inadmissible to the United States. Additionally, the bill establishes that such individuals are subject to deportation if they have been convicted of or admit to committing these offenses.