Legislative Activity

This proposed constitutional amendment would restrict eligibility for federal judicial positions, including the Supreme Court, to natural-born citizens only. If ratified, this measure would override existing Article III requirements and mandate that all federal judges meet this citizenship status within six months of adoption.

This resolution honors the distinguished military and public service career of the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham. It expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School should be renamed in his honor to recognize his lifelong commitment to the Armed Forces and the rule of law.

This resolution expresses formal support for the Trump Administration’s petition to the Supreme Court for a rehearing of *Trump v. Barbara*, a 2026 ruling regarding birthright citizenship. It urges the Court to reconsider the decision in light of concerns regarding the exploitation of the Citizenship Clause through commercial "birth tourism." Additionally, the measure calls for continued congressional oversight to protect the integrity of U.S. immigration laws.

The SHIELD Citizens Act proposes to restrict eligibility for federal welfare programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, and housing assistance, exclusively to U.S. citizens. By amending existing law, the bill aims to ensure that federal public resources are reserved for citizens and nationals of the United States. The legislation includes a transition period for current recipients and maintains existing exceptions for emergency services and disaster relief.

The COCOA-VIP Act amends the Help America Vote Act to clearly define which elections qualify as federal contests, specifically including primary, general, special, and runoff elections that feature U.S. House or Senate candidates. This legislation establishes federal oversight standards while clarifying that these requirements do not extend to party conventions or caucuses that do not utilize official ballots for federal candidates.

The HONEST Act of 2026 mandates severe penalties, including life imprisonment or the death penalty, for federal officers and Members of Congress convicted of specific sex offenses. Additionally, the bill establishes a new federal crime of adultery for these officials, punishable by fines and imprisonment.

This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against Eleanor L. Ross, a Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The House of Representatives is moving to formally charge and try the judge.

The Millstone Act significantly increases federal penalties for a range of severe offenses. This legislation amends multiple criminal statutes to make the death penalty or life imprisonment the maximum punishment for crimes involving sexual violence against children, child exploitation, and female genital mutilation. Essentially, it mandates the harshest possible sentences for these specific violent crimes.

This proposed constitutional amendment seeks to clarify and limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. It specifies that only children born in the U.S. to a citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or active-duty service member parent would automatically receive citizenship. Congress would be empowered to enforce these new standards.

This bill, the Congressional Gold Medal For Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act, directs Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to President Donald John Trump, the United States Secret Service, and their local law enforcement partners. These awards recognize their bravery and tenacity following recent assassination attempts and threats. The legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the medals, with bronze duplicates available for sale.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' strong support for rural communities as vital drivers of the U.S. economy, energy production, and food supply. It highlights recent legislative actions aimed at strengthening rural areas through energy independence, improved healthcare access, manufacturing growth, and expanded broadband connectivity. The bill affirms that a clean environment and a strong economy can coexist while supporting the prosperity of these essential communities.