Legislative Activity

The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025 aims to increase federal regulatory accountability by requiring Congress to approve any "major" rule before it can take effect. Under this legislation, rules with a significant economic impact require a joint resolution of approval from both chambers of Congress to become law. By shifting this authority back to the legislative branch, the Act seeks to ensure greater transparency and oversight of the federal rulemaking process.

The Hurricane Helene and Milton Tax Relief Act of 2025 provides essential financial support to individuals and businesses impacted by these storms. The bill allows eligible taxpayers to use prior-year income to calculate the Earned Income Tax Credit, increases deduction limits for hurricane-related charitable contributions, and provides penalty-free access to retirement funds. These measures are designed to ease the economic burden on those recovering from the disaster.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment mandating a balanced federal budget, requiring that government spending not exceed income unless a supermajority in Congress approves. It also necessitates a supermajority to increase the national debt and a majority vote to raise revenue. The amendment includes exceptions for declared wars or serious military threats and would take effect five years after ratification, tasking Congress with its enforcement.