Legislative Activity

The Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act increases government transparency by requiring federal agencies to publish all active guidance documents in a single, centralized, and publicly accessible online location. This legislation ensures that policies, memoranda, and other informal agency directives are easily searchable and clearly marked if rescinded. By streamlining access to these documents, the Act helps the public better understand the regulatory interpretations that affect them.

The Main Street Tax Certainty Act makes the 20% pass-through business deduction permanent by removing its scheduled expiration date. This legislation ensures that owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, and S corporations can continue to benefit from this tax relief indefinitely.

The Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act of 2025 mandates that direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs and biological products include the wholesale acquisition cost for a 30-day supply. By requiring this disclosure for products costing $35 or more, the bill aims to empower patients to make more informed purchasing decisions and foster greater price competition. Manufacturers that fail to comply with these transparency requirements face civil monetary penalties.

The "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act" mandates that the U.S. government develop and implement a strategy to prevent foreign entities from providing financial support to the Taliban. The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit regular reports to Congress detailing efforts to curb such support, as well as oversight measures for direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan and the status of the Afghan Fund. These requirements aim to ensure that U.S. foreign assistance is not diverted to or misused by the Taliban.

The "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" ensures that infants born alive after an abortion receive the same medical care as any other newborn, mandating immediate hospital transport and requiring healthcare practitioners to report any failures to comply. Violators face fines, imprisonment, and potential prosecution for homicide or attempted homicide, while the mother of the child is protected from prosecution. The bill also allows the woman on whom the abortion was performed to file a civil action against anyone who violated the requirements if a child was born alive.

The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 prohibits the use of federal funds for abortion services and federally subsidized health insurance plans that include abortion coverage. The bill also mandates increased transparency by requiring health plans to clearly disclose abortion coverage and associated premium surcharges in all marketing and enrollment materials. Exceptions are provided for cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother.

The Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act mandates that the Secretary of State designate Ansarallah (the Houthis) as a foreign terrorist organization. Additionally, the bill requires the President to impose targeted sanctions on the group and its affiliates within 90 days of enactment.

The Recover Fraudulent COVID Funds Act extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting pandemic-related fraud to 10 years. This legislation ensures that federal authorities have more time to pursue criminal charges, civil forfeiture actions, and False Claims Act lawsuits against those who misused COVID-19 relief funds.

The Farm to Fly Act of 2025 aims to expand the domestic supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by integrating it into existing U.S. Department of Agriculture bioenergy programs. By providing new financial support and fostering cross-agency collaboration, the Act creates new market opportunities for American farmers and foresters. Ultimately, this legislation seeks to strengthen rural economies while advancing the commercial viability of clean energy for the aviation sector.

The Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025 mandates that the President designate Ansarallah (the Houthi movement) as a foreign terrorist organization and impose targeted sanctions on its leadership and affiliates. The bill further requires the administration to develop a comprehensive strategy to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and degrade the group's offensive capabilities. Additionally, it mandates a formal report on how Ansarallah’s actions obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid in Yemen.

The Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act prohibits federal executive agencies from contracting with businesses that discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations. Under this legislation, contractors must certify that they do not maintain policies that unfairly limit or refuse services to the firearm industry. Violations of these requirements may result in contract termination, suspension, or debarment.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill mandates that states establish procedures to verify citizenship status, remove noncitizens from voter rolls, and share information with federal agencies to ensure election integrity. Additionally, it introduces criminal penalties for registering ineligible individuals and establishes a private right of action against election officials who fail to enforce these citizenship requirements.

The Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the presentation of Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their historic victory. This legislation honors the team’s extraordinary achievement, which served as a defining moment in American sports and a source of national inspiration during the Cold War. The medals will be permanently displayed at three prominent institutions dedicated to Olympic and hockey history.

This resolution urges the NCAA to revoke its current transgender student-athlete eligibility policy, arguing it discriminates against female athletes. It calls for the NCAA to prevent transgender-identifying males from competing in women's sports and to require member conferences to adopt a biological sex-based policy. The resolution also asks all U.S. sports governing bodies to protect women's sports for biological women and girls.

The Fair Play for Girls Act mandates that the Attorney General submit a comprehensive report to Congress analyzing the challenges facing female athletes in sports. This report will evaluate issues such as fair competition, the impact of biological males in women’s sports, and the prevalence of harassment and abuse against female athletes. Additionally, the legislation requires the development of policy recommendations to better protect and support women and girls in athletics.

The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 establishes a national standard allowing individuals to carry concealed handguns across state lines, provided they are legally authorized to carry in their home state. Under this act, visitors must adhere to the host state’s operational laws regarding where and how firearms may be carried. The legislation preserves each state's authority to regulate its own internal permit-issuing processes while ensuring nationwide recognition of valid carry rights.

The PRINTS Act aims to combat child trafficking at the U.S. border by mandating the fingerprinting of noncitizen children suspected of being trafficking victims. The bill establishes federal criminal penalties for adults who use minors to gain unlawful entry into the country and mandates improved information sharing between federal agencies. Additionally, it requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide increased transparency through annual reports and monthly public data on trafficking-related apprehensions.

The End Child Trafficking Now Act aims to combat the exploitation of minors at the border by requiring adults to provide documentation or DNA evidence to prove a familial relationship when entering the United States. The bill also establishes new criminal penalties for adults who knowingly use unrelated minors to gain entry into the country.

The Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025 (SOPRA) mandates that courts conduct an independent, *de novo* review of all legal questions when evaluating agency actions. By requiring judges to interpret the law without deferring to an agency’s own legal views, the bill aims to strengthen judicial oversight of federal regulatory interpretations.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of Congress. Representatives would be limited to three terms, while Senators would be limited to two terms. Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not count towards these limits. The amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years to become valid.