Legislative Activity

The "Reorganizing Government Act of 2025" amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to streamline executive branch operations. It allows for the elimination of unnecessary government functions, prioritizes reducing the federal workforce, and aims to decrease regulatory compliance costs. The act extends executive reorganization authority through December 31, 2026, while preventing increases in federal employees or spending due to reorganization plans.

The "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" enables individuals with valid concealed carry permits or the legal right to carry concealed firearms in their home state to do so across state lines, provided they are not federally prohibited from possessing firearms and carry a valid photo ID. This law respects private and state/local government restrictions on firearms, protects individuals from unwarranted arrest, and allows legal action for violations of these rights. It also permits concealed carry in National Parks and other federal lands open to the public and clarifies that handguns include magazines and ammunition.

The "Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025" exempts less-than-lethal projectile devices from certain federal restrictions, defining these devices based on their inability to fire lethal ammunition, a velocity cap of 500 feet per second, design for non-lethal use, and magazine compatibility. It tasks the Attorney General with determining whether a device meets the Act's definition within 90 days of a request.

The "End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025" prohibits the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures and health plans that cover them, extending this prohibition to premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It defines key terms like "gender transition procedure" and clarifies exceptions, such as treatments for medically verifiable disorders of sex development. The bill allows individuals and employers to purchase separate coverage for gender transition procedures using non-federal funds, ensuring no federal subsidies are applied to such coverage. These changes would apply to taxable years ending one year after the law's enactment, but only for plan years starting after that date.

The "Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2025" extends funding for graduate medical education programs at children's hospitals through 2030. It stipulates that hospitals providing gender-altering procedures and drugs to minors will not receive payments, defining these procedures while providing specific exceptions. The act allocates \$124,000,000 and \$261,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 and defines "sex" as determined at birth.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, enabling the Secretary of the Treasury to refund taxes on certain dyed fuels, specifically diesel and kerosene, under certain conditions. These refunds apply to fuel that is tax-exempt but was previously taxed, and the fuel must be indelibly dyed. This provision is applicable to fuel removed 180 days after the bill's enactment.

The "Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025" seeks to ensure open competition and government neutrality in federal construction projects by preventing requirements for or bans against agreements with labor organizations. It prohibits discrimination based on labor affiliation, reduces construction costs, and expands job opportunities. The Act mandates revisions to regulations and allows exemptions only in special circumstances like public health or national security threats.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The rule outlined compliance procedures, netting, and exemptions, but will no longer be implemented.

The "Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025" prohibits federal funding and support for research using human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions, while allowing for the development of new cell lines not derived from such tissue. The bill permits research on fetal tissue from miscarriages or stillbirths and amends the Public Health Service Act to redefine related terms and conditions. It also prohibits the solicitation or acquisition of human fetal tissue when the pregnancy was initiated to provide the tissue or the tissue was obtained pursuant to an induced abortion.

The "Retirement Proxy Protection Act" amends ERISA to clarify that managing shareholder rights, like proxy voting, is part of a fiduciary's duty to act prudently and solely in the financial interest of retirement plan participants. It sets requirements for exercising these rights, including cost considerations, fact evaluation, and record-keeping, while prohibiting the subordination of financial interests to non-financial objectives. The act allows for "safe harbor" proxy voting policies that focus on economic interests, while mandating the monitoring of advisors and periodic review of policies.

The "Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2025" eliminates the federal excise tax on indoor tanning services. This bill removes Chapter 49 from the Internal Revenue Code, effectively repealing the tax. The repeal is applicable for services provided after the bill's enactment.

The GUARD Act amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to protect the rights of parents or guardians to oppose gender identity affirmation interventions for minors whose gender identity is inconsistent with their biological sex. States that discriminate against these parents or guardians will not receive federal funding. Parents or guardians who experience discrimination can sue the Department of Health and Human Services to stop funding to the state.

This bill disapproves and invalidates the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule regarding overdraft lending practices of very large financial institutions. The rule, found in the Federal Register, is nullified by this disapproval.

The "Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025" nullifies specific Department of Housing and Urban Development rules and notices related to fair housing. It prevents federal funds from being used to create databases tracking racial or affordable housing disparities. The Act also mandates the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to consult with state, local, and public housing officials to develop Fair Housing Act recommendations and create a report, emphasizing collaboration and transparency.

The "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025" amends immigration law to deny entry and immigration benefits to individuals involved in the Hamas attacks against Israel beginning on October 7, 2023. It deems these individuals inadmissible to the U.S. and ineligible for immigration relief. The Act also mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide an annual report to Congress regarding the number of individuals found inadmissible or removable due to their participation in Hamas terrorism against Israel.

This bill expresses support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear republic, while condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, support for terrorism, and attempts to develop nuclear weapons. It affirms the right of the Iranian people to self-determination and supports continued sanctions against the current regime. The bill also calls for the protection of Iranian political refugees in Albania.

The "Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act" eliminates grant programs for charging and fueling infrastructure, specifically repealing the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. This includes rescinding unspent funds and terminating the program entirely upon enactment. The bill amends sections of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and title 23 of the United States Code to remove references to the grant programs.

The "Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act" restricts federal funds from being used by foreign and domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish abortion-related items, or support entities that do so. This includes barring funds for referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training related to abortions. The restrictions do not apply to abortions in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is at risk.

The "Fair-Value Accounting and Budget Act" mandates the use of fair-value estimates, in addition to credit reform estimates, for all federal loan and loan guarantee programs by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). It requires the CBO to include both fair-value and credit reform estimates in its annual budget and economic outlook. Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must submit an annual report to Congress on fair-value estimates of federal credit programs. Both CBO and OMB are required to use the Government Accounting Standards Board's definition of "fair value" in their estimates.

The Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act prevents Congress from imposing new performance fees on local radio stations for playing music. It emphasizes the mutually beneficial relationship between broadcasters and the recording industry, where radio provides free publicity that boosts music sales and supports artists. The act recognizes local radio's crucial role in communities by providing news, weather updates, and public service announcements. Ultimately, this bill aims to protect local radio stations and businesses from economic harm, ensuring they can continue serving their communities without additional financial burdens.