Legislative Activity

The PAW Act of 2025, or Protect American Widows Act, amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the definition of "surviving spouse" for tax purposes. This legislation removes the previous two-year limit, allowing individuals to qualify as a surviving spouse for up to five taxable years following the death of their spouse. This change aims to provide extended tax benefits to surviving spouses starting with tax years after December 31, 2024.

The Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act establishes a new federal crime prohibiting medical professionals from knowingly providing specific gender-related medical treatments to minors under 18, with penalties up to ten years in prison. This legislation also prohibits Medicare from covering these treatments for minors and bans the use of all federal funds for such care. Exceptions to the prohibition apply only when treating a diagnosed disorder of sex development.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 400,000 special one-dollar silver commemorative coins honoring the late activist Charles "Charlie" Kirk. The coins must feature his likeness on the obverse and the inscription "well done, good and faithful servant" on the reverse. All costs associated with the production and sale of these coins must be covered by the revenue generated, ensuring no net cost to the U.S. Treasury.

This resolution formally honors the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, who was tragically assassinated at Utah Valley University. It condemns political violence and calls upon all Americans to reject extremism in favor of civil debate. The bill expresses deep sympathy to his family and urges a renewal of commitment to the values of faith, family, and freedom he championed.

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of Transportation establish a rule requiring AM broadcast radio receivers to be installed as standard equipment in new passenger motor vehicles. This requirement aims to ensure public access to AM radio signals, which are often used for emergency alerts. The bill also directs a GAO study on the effectiveness of AM radio within the national emergency alert system compared to other technologies. Finally, the Act preempts state and local laws on this matter and includes a sunset provision eight years after enactment.

The Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 ensures that active duty military personnel and essential civilian support staff continue to receive their pay if Congress has not yet passed the full budget for fiscal year 2026. This act provides automatic continuing appropriations from the Treasury to prevent a lapse in military salaries due to budget delays. The funding automatically terminates once a new budget or continuing resolution is passed, or on January 1, 2027, whichever comes first.

This resolution authorizes the use of the U.S. Capitol rotunda for a lying in honor ceremony for the late Charles James Kirk. Kirk is recognized as a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and youth political engagement. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate will oversee the necessary arrangements for the event.

The Congressional Money Returned to America Act mandates that any unspent funds remaining in the House of Representatives' Members Representational Allowance (MRA) at the end of the fiscal year must be returned to the U.S. Treasury. This returned money will be specifically used for reducing the federal deficit or debt. This requirement takes effect starting in fiscal year 2026.

The No More Missing Children Act establishes the Unaccompanied Alien Child Anti-Trafficking Program to safeguard unaccompanied minors released from government custody. This program mandates rigorous vetting of sponsors, continuous GPS monitoring, mandatory DNA collection, and frequent unannounced home inspections. The goal is to prevent trafficking, disappearance, or loss of these children by ensuring their placement is safe and continuously monitored.

The Randy Susen Visitation Rights Act of 2025 guarantees skilled nursing facility residents the right to designate at least one individual who must be permitted unrestricted visitation access. This designated visitor cannot be restricted by the facility unless the resident explicitly withdraws consent. The Act amends both Medicare and Medicaid rules to ensure this fundamental right to chosen visitation.

The No Funds for Foreign Abortions Act strictly prohibits U.S. foreign assistance from going to any foreign government or private organization that performs, promotes, or funds abortions overseas. This ban applies even if the prohibited activities are funded by the recipient's own money, not U.S. funds. The legislation defines prohibited activities broadly and requires annual certification of compliance by the Secretary of State. Exceptions exist only for abortions resulting from rape or incest, provided documentation is supplied.

The Domestic Jobs Protection Act amends immigration law by updating the definition of "unauthorized alien" within employment verification rules. This change specifically removes a reference to the Attorney General in the existing statutory definition. The goal is to streamline and clarify who is covered under current employment verification statutes.

The Safe Students Act completely repeals the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, eliminating the previous ban on possessing firearms within 1,000 feet of a school. This action removes the specific federal prohibition and cleans up related definitions and penalty structures within the U.S. Code.

The GRACE Act prohibits federal education funding for any school or agency that mandates vaccinations unless they provide a religious exemption based solely on an individual's stated sincerely held religious beliefs. This exemption cannot require any proof or documentation to support the religious objection. Consequently, institutions requiring documentation for religious vaccine exemptions risk losing federal education funds.

The Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2025 amends Title IX to define "female" and "male" based on biological reproductive capacity. This legislation explicitly permits schools to maintain sex-segregated facilities, programs, and activities without jeopardizing their federal funding. It ensures that schools retain the authority to separate spaces based on biological sex.

The Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act of 2025 establishes a federal database to identify and publicly list state and local governments deemed to have policies that obstruct federal immigration enforcement. Jurisdictions placed on this "sanctuary jurisdiction" list will be prohibited from receiving or using any new federal funding. This act aims to penalize local governments that refuse to fully cooperate with federal immigration detainers and enforcement requests.

The Parents Opt-in Protection Act requires schools to obtain prior written consent before collecting specific survey or evaluation data from students. This legislation amends existing law to ensure that participation in certain student surveys is voluntary and requires explicit parental or student permission.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 765 West Old Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona, as the "Fayrene Hume Post Office." This action ensures the post office is formally recognized under this new name in all official records.

This resolution formally declares the escalating national debt a significant threat to U.S. national security. It outlines the current alarming financial picture, including massive deficits and unsustainable spending levels. The bill commits Congress to returning to regular order for budgeting and addressing the fiscal crisis.

The COVID-19 Military Backpay Act of 2025 establishes a legal remedy for service members discharged due to non-compliance with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Covered members can sue in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims if their discharge is deemed involuntary or unlawful. If successful, the court must award remedies including back pay for missed training, continuous service credit, and adjustments to retirement eligibility. This legislation ensures that service records and benefits are corrected as if the wrongful discharge never occurred.