Legislative Activity

This bill condemns the increasing number of domestic terrorism incidents targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities in the United States and Canada. It highlights specific acts of vandalism, arson, and other violent acts motivated by political or ideological grievances. The bill acknowledges the creation of an FBI and ATF task force to investigate these attacks.

The Guidance Clarity Act mandates that federal agencies include a "guidance clarity statement" on all guidance documents, clarifying that these documents do not have the force of law and are only intended to provide clarity on existing legal requirements or agency policies. This statement must be prominently displayed on the first page of the guidance. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is directed to issue guidance to implement this Act within 90 days of enactment.

The "Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act" or "SHORT Act" modifies firearm regulations by redefining "firearm" under the National Firearms Act, removing short-barreled rifles and shotguns from certain restrictions, and preempting state laws that tax, mark, record, or register these weapons. The Act also mandates the destruction of records related to these specific weapons held by the Attorney General.

This resolution censures Representative Jasmine Crockett for inappropriate and discriminatory remarks made on March 22, 2025, and May 16, 2024. It requires her to appear in the House of Representatives for the censure pronouncement, which will be read publicly by the Speaker.

The Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025 ensures that individuals can transport knives between locations where possession is legal, provided the knives are transported in a locked container and are not directly accessible. It protects individuals complying with these rules from arrest or detention under state or local knife laws, and allows legal action against entities that infringe upon these rights. This act does not limit existing state laws regarding knife possession, carry, or transport, nor does it add restrictions to air travel with knives.

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 "Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025" eliminates the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, preventing foreign nationals with student visas from obtaining work authorization through OPT or similar programs without explicit congressional approval.

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 "Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act" amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, reauthorizing funding and prioritizing parental choice in childcare through child care certificates, particularly for relative caregivers. It also removes barriers for married parents and religious childcare providers, while increasing funding for direct services and quality improvements. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, eliminating the credit for household and dependent care expenses and makes corresponding updates to other sections of the tax code. Finally, the bill establishes pilot programs to prevent fraud and promote child care provided by relative caregivers.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow production and investment tax credits for offshore wind facilities placed in service in the inland navigable waters or coastal waters of the United States. It defines these facilities as "disqualified offshore wind facilities," making them ineligible for certain tax benefits. These changes will be effective for energy produced and property placed in service after December 31, 2025.

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.

This bill mandates that higher education institutions report students on F1 or J1 visas to SEVIS if they endorse or support a foreign terrorist organization. Upon confirmation, the student's visa will be revoked, and deportation proceedings will commence.

This resolution expresses support for designating March 18, 2025, as "National Agriculture Day." It recognizes and celebrates the significant impact of agriculture as a leading industry in the United States.

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 Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025 prohibits the admission of Chinese nationals into the United States as nonimmigrant students. This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent nationals of the People's Republic of China from receiving visas for academic research or study.

The "Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025" establishes a grant program for local governments within 200 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border to reimburse security-related expenses, including wages for local law enforcement. To be eligible, communities must apply, provide required information, and not be sanctuary jurisdictions. Grant amounts are capped at $500,000 per fiscal year and cannot be used for certain purposes, such as funding nonprofits or providing resources to aliens. The Act requires annual reports to Congress and authorizes \$25 million in appropriations per fiscal year from 2026 through 2036.

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.

The VOTE Act would require all election ballots to be printed in English only. States that provide ballots in languages other than English would be prohibited from receiving federal funds to administer federal elections. The act would eliminate provisions in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that previously prohibited English-only elections.

The "Unmasking Hamas Act of 2025" prohibits individuals wearing disguises, including masks, from interfering with others' constitutional or legal rights through intimidation, threats, or injury, with penalties including fines and imprisonment up to 15 years. It also adds a two-year prison sentence for wearing a disguise while destroying property within U.S. maritime and territorial jurisdiction, in addition to penalties for the underlying offense. The act does not apply to law enforcement officers lawfully performing their duties.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building." It also mandates that all legal and official documents will refer to the facility by this new name.