Legislative Activity

The "Gulf of America Act" renames the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. It directs all U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, and records to reflect this change. Federal agencies are required to update their materials within 180 days to comply with the new designation.

This bill recognizes the importance of motherhood and Mother's Day, celebrating mothers' sacrifices and role in raising the next generation. It acknowledges various forms of motherhood while affirming that mothers are women, rejecting terms that diminish the significance of motherhood. The bill expresses support for policies recognizing mothers and encourages the celebration of Mother's Day.

The CFPB Budget Integrity Act aims to ensure financial responsibility within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by capping the CFPB's unobligated balances for a fiscal year to 5% of its total funding from the Federal Reserve System. The bill mandates that any funds exceeding this limit be transferred to the Treasury's general fund. Additionally, the CFPB is required to report on how these funds are utilized.

This bill disapproves of and nullifies the Department of Energy's rule on energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to assign unique ZIP Codes to specific communities across 22 states within 270 days of enactment. This aims to provide these communities with distinct postal identities.

The NFA SBS Act seeks to remove short-barreled shotguns from the purview of the National Firearms Act, thereby eliminating specific federal regulations and restrictions on these firearms. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and Title 18 of the United States Code to exclude short-barreled shotguns from certain definitions and prohibitions, preempting state and local laws that impose taxes, registration, or record-keeping requirements on these shotguns, and mandates the destruction of related records held by the Attorney General. The bill aims to treat short-barreled shotguns like other legal firearms, removing what proponents argue are unnecessary restrictions.

The "Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act" aims to allow the mailing of concealable firearms by repealing the existing prohibition in title 18, section 1715 of the United States Code. Additionally, it prevents the Postmaster General from establishing rules that would ban or hinder the mailing of firearms, ammunition, or firearm components, or require the disclosure of sales records or firearm serial numbers.

The "No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act" prevents federal funding from going to colleges or universities that require students or employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This prohibition applies to enrollment, employment, or receiving any benefit, service, or contract from the institution. The bill references the Higher Education Act of 1965 to define "institution of higher education."

This bill nullifies the Department of Energy's rule regarding energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. By disapproving the rule, the bill prevents the new energy conservation standards from taking effect.

The "Putting Trust in Transparency Act" mandates the IRS to publicly disclose the Schedule B of Form 990 for 501(c) organizations receiving federal funding, revealing contributor details. Organizations failing to comply will face tax-exempt status revocation, with a process for reinstatement. This aims to increase transparency and oversight of NGOs using taxpayer dollars.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and countering its support for terrorism by imposing sanctions on those involved in Iran's energy sector and those who provide financial support for its destabilizing activities. It mandates sanctions on foreign entities involved in processing, exporting, or selling Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemicals, while also establishing an interagency working group to coordinate and enforce these sanctions. The Act also amends existing legislation to require the identification of individuals involved in sanctionable activities or sanctions evasion related to Iranian oil and gas sales.

The "Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025" increases the maximum prison sentence from 1 year to 5 years for individuals who attempt to obstruct justice by picketing or parading with the intent to influence, intimidate, or impede any judge, juror, witness, or court officer in the discharge of their duty. This amendment applies to actions taken near a building or residence occupied or used by such individuals.

The "Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to mandate the detention of criminal aliens who commit trespassing, vandalism, or arson. This bill expands the list of offenses that trigger mandatory detention for certain non-citizens.

This bill recognizes Tren de Aragua as a foreign terrorist organization perpetrating an invasion of the U.S. It affirms the President's authority to repel this invasion by apprehending, detaining, and removing members and affiliates of the group, citing constitutional powers and the Alien Enemies Act. The bill highlights Tren de Aragua's violent activities across multiple states and asserts the need to remove these alien enemies for national safety.

The Nuclear Family Priority Act prioritizes immigration for spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents by eliminating immigration preferences for parents of U.S. citizens. It sets a new worldwide level for family-sponsored immigrants and creates a new nonimmigrant visa for parents of adult U.S. citizens, with specific requirements for healthcare coverage and financial support from their children. The Act invalidates family-sponsored immigration petitions filed after the bill's introduction.

This bill abolishes the Department of Education, transferring authority over student financial aid programs to the Treasury Secretary. It then directs the Treasury Secretary to allocate block grants to states for elementary and secondary education, based on the proportion of federal income taxes paid by residents of each state. The bill encourages states to use non-federal funds to promote educational choice and competition.

The "Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2025" establishes federal penalties for intentionally staging motor vehicle collisions with commercial vehicles. Those found guilty of staging accidents could face fines and up to 20 years in prison, with increased penalties for incidents resulting in serious injury or death. The Act ensures that individuals are not prosecuted under this federal law if they have already been tried for the same actions under state or local laws.

The "1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act" repeals Section 704B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, eliminating requirements for financial institutions to collect and report data on small business loans. This aims to reduce compliance costs for financial institutions, particularly smaller ones like community banks and credit unions. The goal is to alleviate regulatory burdens and improve credit access for small businesses by removing these data collection requirements.

The "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act" prohibits Federal Reserve Banks from offering financial products or services directly to individuals, maintaining accounts for individuals, or issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly. It also blocks the Federal Reserve from testing, creating, or implementing a CBDC, or using it to implement monetary policy, without explicit congressional authorization. The bill clarifies that these restrictions do not apply to digital versions of the dollar that are open, permissionless, and private, like physical currency.

The Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025 prohibits the Department of Defense from entering into or renewing long-term concession agreements with retailers controlled by countries that pose a national security risk, with a waiver option if essential goods or services are not otherwise available. It mandates retailers to disclose relationships with these countries and requires review and potential termination of existing agreements. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is directed to investigate and provide determinations on national security implications. The Act defines key terms to clarify the scope and enforcement of these provisions.