Legislative Activity

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.