Legislative Activity

The Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act directs the Department of Defense to evaluate and address critical staffing and operational challenges within military child development centers. This legislation seeks to improve childcare availability by assessing workforce needs, streamlining professional certification transfers for military spouses, and exploring new home-based care initiatives. Ultimately, the bill aims to strengthen the military childcare system while creating meaningful employment opportunities for military spouses.

The Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act prohibits the use of federal funds for eminent domain actions or the construction of security infrastructure on or near Mount Cristo Rey in New Mexico. This legislation aims to protect the site’s profound religious and cultural significance by preventing federal interference with land owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces.

The Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act directs the Department of Defense to evaluate the feasibility of using intergovernmental support agreements to execute minor military construction projects. This legislation requires the military departments to assess potential cost-saving thresholds and identify specific infrastructure projects that could benefit from this streamlined approach.

The JROTC POWER Act mandates the Department of Defense to update guidance for the JROTC instructor pay scale within 270 days of enactment. This update requires a comprehensive evaluation plan to measure how the current pay system impacts the recruitment and retention of JROTC instructors. The Secretary of Defense must then report findings and recommendations to Congress annually for three years.

The VA Home Loan Navigator Act establishes a new, free program to provide comprehensive housing loan support services to veteran borrowers. This program will offer education, guidance, and assistance navigating all aspects of their VA home loan benefits, from eligibility to foreclosure prevention. Services will be delivered by independent, neutral third-party organizations approved by the VA and HUD. Participation is entirely voluntary for the borrower.

This resolution supports the designation of May 2026 as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. It recognizes BPD as a serious but treatable condition affecting millions, highlighting the need for increased awareness, research funding, and accessible care. The bill aims to combat stigma and promote evidence-based support for those living with BPD.

This act mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs brief Congress on the activation readiness of the new VA medical center in El Paso, Texas. The briefing must detail staffing plans, equipment timelines, specialty services offered, and coordination efforts to ensure the facility is fully operational and meets veterans' needs.

This bill mandates that the Department of Homeland Security provide individuals with a formal appeals process if their enrollment in a Trusted Traveler program is denied, suspended, or terminated. It requires the agency to provide clear written explanations for these decisions and regular status updates throughout the appeals process. Additionally, the bill directs the DHS to publish comprehensive information regarding appeal and reapplication procedures on its website.

This act authorizes and appropriates necessary federal funding to replace the outdated air traffic control tower at El Paso International Airport. The legislation ensures the modernization of critical air traffic infrastructure in El Paso, Texas.

The Disarm Hate Act prohibits individuals convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor due to hate or bias, from obtaining or possessing firearms. This legislation specifically targets misdemeanor offenses involving threats or force motivated by bias against protected characteristics. The bill also makes it illegal for others to sell or transfer firearms to these prohibited persons.

This bill, the Targeting Environmental and Recklessness Act of 2025, authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities whose actions significantly worsen climate change, drive illegal deforestation, or harm environmental defenders. It establishes a policy to use Global Magnitsky sanctions against those involved in corruption and human rights abuses linked to environmental harm. Ultimately, the Act aims to reinforce global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius when diplomatic engagement fails.

The Supporting Our Shelters Act establishes a new federal grant program to provide financial assistance directly to eligible animal shelters. These funds are intended to improve animal care, facility operations, and staffing capabilities. Recipients must submit annual reports detailing animal outcomes and fund expenditures, while the Secretary must also report annually to Congress on the program's effectiveness.

The Pigs and Public Health Act enacts sweeping reforms for the humane handling and processing of pigs, banning certain growth-promoting drugs and establishing strict transportation and euthanasia standards for nonambulatory animals. It also significantly increases public health transparency by creating a confidential reporting portal for violations and strengthening whistleblower protections for employees. Furthermore, the bill mandates a study on the public health risks associated with nonambulatory pigs entering the food system. These measures aim to improve animal welfare while empowering workers to report safety concerns.

The Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP) Act of 2025 establishes a new competitive grant program administered by the EPA to help eligible entities develop comprehensive climate adaptation plans. These grants prioritize applications from environmental justice communities and require applicants to detail community demographics and risk assessments related to climate change impacts on people, ecosystems, and infrastructure. The resulting plans must outline specific actions to address identified risks and integrate with existing local planning documents.

The PIGS Act of 2025 aims to improve animal welfare by prohibiting the confinement of breeding pigs in spaces too small for them to fully stand, lie down, or turn around. This legislation establishes minimum space requirements for breeding pigs one year after enactment, with specific rules taking effect by the end of 2025. The Act includes exceptions for necessary transport or veterinary care and mandates financial assistance for producers transitioning to the new housing standards.

The American Families United Act grants immigration officials increased discretion to halt removal proceedings or grant immigration benefits for family members of U.S. citizens when separation would cause hardship. This discretion is presumed to be met if the action results in family separation, though certain serious criminal grounds remain disqualifying. The Act also allows individuals to file motions to reopen or reconsider past immigration decisions if the outcome would have been different under these new provisions, subject to a two-year filing deadline.

The Homeland Security Improvement Act aims to improve border enforcement policies and community relations by establishing an independent oversight commission, creating an ombudsman for border and immigration-related concerns, mandating additional training for CBP agents, and increasing transparency and accountability in border enforcement activities. The act also requires several reports to Congress on border security, migrant deaths, use of force, and the impact of border enforcement on civil rights and liberties, and limits the separation of families at the border.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 4400 East Paisano Drive in El Paso, Texas, as the "Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building." All official federal references to this location will be updated to reflect this new name.

The Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025 authorizes federal grants to help health care facilities enhance the safety of their personnel, patients, and infrastructure. These funds support critical security upgrades, including physical site improvements, advanced surveillance systems, and strengthened cybersecurity measures.