Legislative Activity

The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act prevents federal agencies from banning the use of lead ammunition and tackle on public lands and waters. It ensures that any such restrictions can only be implemented in specific areas if supported by local field data and approved by the relevant state fish and wildlife department.

The "Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act" authorizes the creation of the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum on the National Mall. It ensures the museum's exhibits and programs reflect the diverse experiences and perspectives of women in the United States, seeking guidance from varied sources. The Act mandates regular reports to Congress on the museum's efforts to meet these diversity requirements.

The Save Our Sequoias Act establishes a comprehensive, multi-agency framework to protect and restore giant sequoia groves from the escalating threats of wildfire, insects, and drought. The legislation creates a collaborative coalition to assess grove health, streamlines emergency protection projects, and authorizes dedicated funding and strike teams to accelerate reforestation and forest management efforts. By fostering partnerships between federal, state, and Tribal entities, the Act aims to ensure the long-term resilience and survival of these iconic trees.

The GEO Act aims to expedite geothermal energy development by requiring the Secretary to decide on geothermal drilling applications within 60 days of meeting federal requirements, even if there's a pending lawsuit. This applies to geothermal drilling permits, rights-of-way, and other necessary authorizations, unless a court intervenes. The Act does not alter the power of Federal courts to provide injunctive relief for a geothermal lease, drilling permit, or other authorization.

The "Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025" ensures that the National Association of State Veterans Homes is represented in consultations with the Under Secretary for Health. It also adds a representative from the Association with a nursing home administration license to the Department of Veterans Affairs Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee. This aims to improve the quality of care and address the specific needs of senior veterans within state veterans homes.

The First-Time Home Buyer Empowerment Act amends tax law to allow first-time homebuyers to take tax-free distributions from a 529 college savings plan for a home purchase. This special provision is subject to conditions, including a $35,000 lifetime limit per beneficiary. If the home is sold within five years, a recapture tax applies to recover the avoided income tax.

This act establishes the "$2.50 for America's 250th Act" to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It authorizes the Treasury to mint and issue special commemorative gold, silver, and clad $2.50 coins featuring designs from the 1926 Sesquicentennial coin. Additionally, the bill mandates a study on the feasibility of minting and issuing a $2.50 coin for wide circulation.

This Act establishes specific definitions for "female," "male," and "sex" based on biological reproductive systems for amateur athletics. It mandates that organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee must prohibit individuals identified as male from competing in competitions designated for females. This aims to protect competitive opportunities specifically for biological females in amateur sports.

The Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act increases the dollar thresholds for mandatory currency transaction and suspicious activity reports to reduce administrative burdens on financial institutions. The bill also mandates periodic inflation adjustments for these thresholds and requires the Treasury Department to review and modernize reporting forms to improve efficiency. Additionally, it extends the requirement for the FinCEN Director to provide annual testimony before Congress.

The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act aims to ensure states can use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to support pregnancy centers. This legislation specifically defines pregnancy centers as organizations that promote the life of the mother and unborn child while offering various resources and services to expecting and new parents.

This bill allows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to grant license holders an extension of up to six additional years to begin construction on certain hydropower projects licensed before March 13, 2020. It also authorizes FERC to reinstate licenses that expired after December 31, 2023, under specific conditions. The goal is to provide more time for approved hydropower projects to commence construction.

This bill, the Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act, expands the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to include the Secretary of the Interior for certain land and resource transactions. It mandates CFIUS review of land or resource deals involving foreign persons from specified adversarial nations. This ensures greater scrutiny over foreign acquisitions near sensitive U.S. public lands and resources.

The MAPWaters Act of 2025 aims to modernize public access to federal waterways by requiring federal agencies to standardize, digitize, and publish comprehensive geospatial data on water restrictions and access points. This legislation mandates the creation of a unified, publicly accessible online database detailing fishing restrictions, waterway closures, and access facility locations. The Act explicitly clarifies that it does not alter existing legal definitions of navigable waters or the authority of agencies to regulate fisheries and water use.

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act officially removes the gray wolf from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. This legislation mandates the reissuance of the November 3, 2020, final rule concerning the gray wolf's delisting within 60 days of enactment. Furthermore, the reissuance of this rule is explicitly barred from judicial review.

The Geothermal Tax Parity Act aims to support geothermal energy development by aligning its tax treatment with that of oil and gas. This legislation allows for the 24-month amortization of geothermal exploration costs and exempts working interests in geothermal properties from passive loss limitations. These changes encourage investment by providing the same federal tax incentives enjoyed by the oil and gas industry.

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 CLEAR Act of 2025 aims to prevent the U.S. Forest Service from enforcing a specific recent rule concerning "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions." This legislation effectively nullifies that particular regulation, removing its force and effect.

**ESA Amendments Act of 2025 Summary:** The ESA Amendments Act of 2025 seeks to modify and update the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by prioritizing conservation efforts, incentivizing private land stewardship, and increasing transparency and accountability. The act focuses on streamlining regulations, limiting legal challenges, and ensuring that decisions are based on sound science and economic considerations. These changes aim to balance species protection with the needs of private landowners and state management, while also addressing international trade regulations.

The Bring Our Heroes Home Act establishes the Missing Armed Forces and Civilian Personnel Records Collection at the National Archives to preserve and publicly disclose records concerning missing U.S. military and civilian personnel. It creates an independent Review Board to oversee the process, requiring government offices to swiftly transmit relevant records for public access, with only narrow, justifiable exceptions. This law prioritizes the fullest possible accounting of missing personnel for their families, researchers, and history.

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.