Legislative Activity

The Stop Unnecessary Expenditures (SUE) Act prohibits the use of any federal funds to purchase subscriptions to *The Wall Street Journal*. This restriction applies to all congressional offices and committees, effective starting in fiscal year 2025. The bill aims to eliminate this specific type of government spending.

The Initiating Criminal Enforcement Act (ICE Act) establishes new federal penalties for individuals who knowingly interfere with or obstruct U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during the execution of their duties. This includes actively blocking enforcement actions or intentionally damaging government property used by ICE personnel. Violators of this law could face fines and up to five years in prison.

This resolution formally initiates impeachment proceedings against Senior U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The core accusation is that Judge Breyer abused his judicial authority by improperly interfering with the Executive Branch's deployment of the National Guard. This document serves as the official article of impeachment presented by the House of Representatives to the Senate for trial.

The Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act significantly reforms the federal recognition process for accrediting agencies, introducing new criteria focused on student outcomes, institutional independence, and respecting religious missions. It establishes new pathways for state-designated accreditors and mandates that agencies assess student achievement using metrics like completion rates and value-added earnings. Furthermore, the bill updates the structure and duration of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI).

This bill, the Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organization Act, directs the Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Secretary of the Treasury to formally review the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to determine if it meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization. The legislation cites numerous findings regarding CAIR's alleged historical and ongoing ties to designated terrorist entities like Hamas. Congress requires a report detailing whether CAIR is officially designated following this mandated review.

The Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025 provides an exemption from certain Endangered Species Act protections for legally held captive sturgeon and their offspring. This exemption remains in effect unless the fish are intentionally released into the wild. Holders of these captive sturgeon must maintain and provide documentation proving their legal status upon request.

This resolution strongly condemns the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expresses solidarity with the victims and first responders. It highlights the alarming rise of antisemitism across the nation and calls for the perpetrator to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Furthermore, the bill urges immediate action to secure the border and address visa overstays.

The Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2025 amends Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to explicitly prohibit religious discrimination, including antisemitism, in federally funded educational programs. It clarifies that deliberate indifference to severe antisemitic harassment constitutes discrimination by schools. Furthermore, the bill establishes escalating financial penalties for institutions that repeatedly fail to address antisemitic discrimination.