Legislative Activity

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.

This bill establishes new federal requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) contracting with Medicare Part D and Medicaid plans, effective in 2027. It mandates specific payment standards for pharmacies, requires PBMs to pass manufacturer rebates directly to patients and plan sponsors, and strictly prohibits steering patients toward specific pharmacies. Additionally, the legislation enhances transparency by expanding drug price reporting requirements for all types of pharmacies within the Medicaid program.

This act amends the Clean Air Act to clarify which plastic conversion facilities are exempt from being classified as solid waste incineration units. It automatically excludes facilities that convert plastics into products using specific advanced recycling methods, provided at least 50% of the output by mass qualifies as a usable product. The bill also establishes a petition process for other qualifying plastic conversion facilities to seek similar exclusion from incineration unit regulations.

This bill, the "Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act," mandates that federal agencies submit annual reports detailing the impact of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on their projects. These reports must cover lawsuits alleging NEPA violations, as well as data on the length, cost, and timelines associated with preparing Environmental Impact Statements. The Council on Environmental Quality will then publish these comprehensive reports publicly.

This Act officially names the memorial at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery as the "World War II Women's Memorial." It also designates this memorial as a "commemorative work" under existing federal law. Furthermore, the bill allows a specific World War II home front women's commemorative work to be placed in designated areas within Washington, D.C., overriding standard location restrictions.

The Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act establishes a new federal crime prohibiting the knowing and intentional administration of abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her informed consent. This legislation creates severe criminal penalties, including up to 25 years in prison, for those who violate this prohibition or attempt to do so. Furthermore, it grants victims the right to file a civil lawsuit to recover damages for physical and psychological injuries resulting from forced abortions.

This bill, the D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act, seeks to repeal the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022. By doing so, it will restore the laws and regulations that were in effect prior to the 2022 Act.

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.

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 SAWMILL Act establishes the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program within the Department of Agriculture. This program provides loan guarantees to rural sawmills and wood-processing facilities located near federal lands needing ecological restoration. These facilities must help substantially reduce the cost of removing vegetation from high-priority federal lands. The total loan guarantees are capped at $220 million.

The Urban Canal Modernization Act addresses the maintenance of critical infrastructure by establishing a definition for "urban canal of concern." This legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to fund necessary extraordinary operation and maintenance work on these canals. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Federal government cover 35% of the costs allocated to the operating entity on a nonreimbursable basis for this essential work.

This bill, the ESSENTIAL Act, directs the EPA and the Department of Transportation to repeal or rescind any existing policies that encourage or require the installation of engine idle start-stop technology in vehicles. The agencies must complete this repeal within one year, unless doing so poses a carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Following the repeal, they are prohibited from issuing similar future regulations.

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 resolution honors the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025, recognizing the history of the observance from Armistice Day. It affirms the nation's deep commitment to supporting the over 15 million veterans and their families. The resolution calls upon the public to observe Veterans Day and ensure veterans continue to receive the services they deserve.

This resolution commends President Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern due to severe and ongoing religious freedom violations. It details extensive violence against religious minorities, primarily Christians, by extremist groups and highlights the Nigerian government's failure to act. The bill calls for specific U.S. foreign policy actions, including conditioning aid and imposing targeted sanctions on responsible individuals and groups.

This bill, the "No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act," proposes to revoke the tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the Council on American-Islamic Relations and any other organization found to have ties to terrorism or terrorist organizations. This change would apply to all future taxable years.

The Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act ensures that essential firearm-related government operations continue without interruption during a federal shutdown. This legislation specifically mandates the continuation of the FBI's NICS background check system and related processing at the ATF, Department of Commerce, and Department of State. By deeming these functions essential for protecting life and property, the bill prevents delays in firearm transfers and export licensing during lapses in appropriations.

The Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act aims to prohibit any individual who adheres to Sharia law from receiving immigration benefits, visas, or admission into the United States. This legislation mandates the denial or revocation of immigration status for adherents, making them inadmissible or deportable. Furthermore, any false statements regarding Sharia adherence to federal officials will result in severe immigration penalties, and all related determinations are explicitly barred from judicial review.

The Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025 prohibits the EPA from reallocating the renewable fuel volume obligations of small refineries that receive exemption extensions. This ensures that the volume remains tied to the exempt refinery rather than being shifted to other obligated parties. Furthermore, the bill requires the EPA to count the fuel produced by an exempt small refinery when calculating the overall production obligations for its parent company.