Legislative Activity

This bill officially designates January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers nationwide. It also establishes National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15th) to commemorate officers who have died in the line of duty. The legislation encourages the President to issue annual proclamations recognizing these days and calls for flags to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day.

The Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026 mandates that all recipients of federal Title X family planning funds must strictly comply with state and local laws regarding the reporting of various forms of abuse, including child abuse and sexual assault. This compliance requires grantees to implement specific policies, conduct annual training, and establish protocols for patient safety and intervention. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in penalties, including the repayment of federal funds and a multi-year ban on receiving future Title X assistance for repeat violations.

The Respect State Housing Laws Act aims to clarify federal housing regulations by amending the CARES Act. Specifically, this legislation removes Section 4024(c) from the CARES Act.

The Charlie Kirk Act amends existing law to authorize the CEO of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to disseminate information about the United States abroad. This legislation strictly prohibits the domestic dissemination or use of this material to influence U.S. public opinion. Archived materials may become available for public examination in the U.S. after a 12-year waiting period through the National Archives.

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

The Energy Choice Act places federal restrictions on state and local governments, preventing them from enacting regulations that prohibit or limit energy service based on its type or source. This means local governments cannot ban or restrict access to energy services sold in interstate commerce. The legislation aims to ensure consistent access to various energy sources across jurisdictions.

The "Equal Representation Act" mandates the inclusion of a citizenship status question on the 2030 census and all future censuses. It requires the Secretary to report the number of citizens and non-citizens in each state. It also changes the way congressional districts are calculated by excluding non-citizens from the population count used for apportionment.

This Concurrent Resolution formally denounces the ideology of socialism based on its historical outcomes. It asserts that socialist principles have consistently led to totalitarian regimes, mass atrocities, and economic collapse worldwide. The resolution contrasts these failures with the founding principles of the United States, concluding with a statement opposing the implementation of socialist policies domestically.

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 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, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule regarding heat injury and illness prevention published in August 2024. This restriction extends to any future standard substantially similar to the one proposed.

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 Medical Professional Access Act creates a new federal law allowing licensed health care professionals to provide services across state lines when working under a federal contract during a declared emergency. This portability applies regardless of individual state licensure requirements when responding to presidential or HHS-declared emergencies. The goal is to streamline the deployment of medical personnel during national crises.

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 Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025 amends existing law to recognize economic harm caused by foreign activities as a trigger for fishery disaster declarations. This allows the Secretary of Commerce to declare a disaster if foreign actions, such as predatory pricing or market distortion, negatively impact the viability of American fisheries. Governors and tribal leaders must now document these foreign activities when requesting federal assistance.

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.

The PROTECT Florida Act establishes a comprehensive moratorium on new oil and gas leasing and exploration activities off the coast of Florida in both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. This measure extends existing protections and prohibits activities like seismic testing until June 30, 2032. The bill aims to safeguard Florida's coastal environment, tourism, and recreational resources.

The Second Amendment Restoration Act of 2025 seeks to repeal firearm-related provisions enacted by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This legislation asserts that those prior provisions placed unnecessary burdens on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. By restoring prior federal statutes, the bill aims to refocus federal efforts on addressing the root causes of violence rather than restricting gun ownership.

This resolution condemns the severe, ongoing persecution and mass killing of Christians in Nigeria by terrorist groups and militants. It criticizes the Nigerian government for failing to protect its Christian citizens and for enforcing blasphemy laws. Finally, Congress stands ready to support decisive action, including sanctions, to end this existential threat and calls for direct humanitarian aid to victims.

The Promoting Classical Learning Act of 2025 mandates that all U.S. Military Service Academies accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an admissions option alongside the SAT and ACT. Furthermore, the bill requires the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) to administer the CLT to all eleventh-grade students in their respective schools. This legislation aims to broaden testing options for prospective service members and introduce classical assessments in federal secondary education.