Legislative Activity

This bill impeaches Judge Amir Hatem Mahdy Ali of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for high crimes and misdemeanors. The impeachment is based on Judge Ali's actions regarding a temporary restraining order against the pausing of funds from Executive Order 14169. The bill claims Judge Ali marginalized the President's authority and fiduciary duty, ordering immediate fund disbursement without considering the history of foreign assistance issues through USAID. It concludes that Judge Ali's actions lack intellectual honesty and integrity, deeming him unfit for office and recommending removal.

The SAFER Voter Act seeks to eliminate the age restriction that prevents individuals under 21 from purchasing handguns and handgun ammunition from licensed federal firearms dealers. This bill would amend title 18 of the United States Code, specifically sections 922(b)(1) and 922(c)(1), to allow adults 18 and over to purchase handguns.

The Law Enforcement Protection and Privacy Act of 2025 amends FOIA to protect sensitive firearms data, penalizes unauthorized disclosures of protected information by non-federal entities, and grants licensees the right to sue for damages resulting from such disclosures. It establishes financial penalties for improper disclosures and allows harmed parties to seek compensation in court. The act defines key terms and ensures that other legal remedies remain available.

The "Repeal CFPB Act" aims to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by repealing the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. This action would effectively reverse all changes and removals made by the 2010 Act, restoring the legal framework as it existed before the CFPB's creation.

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 "No Censors on Our Shores Act" amends immigration law to prevent foreign government officials who censor the free speech of U.S. citizens within the U.S. from entering or remaining in the country. This bill ensures that individuals who suppress the rights of American citizens are held accountable and are not welcome in the United States.

This resolution impeaches Judge Paul Adam Engelmayer for high crimes and misdemeanors, accusing him of abusing his power and violating his oath of office. The impeachment is based on allegations that Judge Engelmayer improperly blocked access to Treasury Department records, thereby using his position for personal and political gain. The resolution calls for his removal from his position as a United States District Court Judge.

The "Alien Removal Not Resort Stays Act" terminates federal funding for FEMA's Shelter and Services Program, which provides aid to migrants. Funds will be transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE will use the funds for enforcement, detention, and removal operations.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow both the production tax credit and the investment tax credit for offshore wind facilities placed in service in the inland navigable waters or coastal waters of the United States. These changes will be effective for energy produced and property placed in service after December 31, 2025.

The "Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025" modifies work requirements for both the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and the Social Security Act. It raises the age limit for exemption from work requirements for SNAP benefits and mandates that certain Medicaid recipients between the ages of 19 and 59 must complete at least 80 hours of work, community service, or a work program per month to maintain eligibility. The bill outlines specific exemptions to these work requirements, including individuals with medical conditions, pregnant individuals, and caretakers of young children. States are allowed to disenroll individuals from Medicaid if they do not comply with the work requirements and federal funding is unavailable.

The "Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act" establishes federal criminal penalties for evading arrest or detention in a vehicle near the U.S. border, with increased penalties if serious injury or death results. It also makes individuals convicted of this offense inadmissible to the U.S., deportable, and ineligible for immigration benefits. Finally, it mandates an annual report from the Attorney General and Homeland Security Secretary to Congress on the enforcement and impact of this new law.

The "No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025" amends asylum eligibility, denying it to anyone with a felony or misdemeanor conviction. A felony is defined as any crime defined as a felony by the relevant jurisdiction, or any crime punishable by more than one year of imprisonment, while a misdemeanor is any crime defined as a misdemeanor by the relevant jurisdiction, or any crime not punishable by more than one year of imprisonment. The Secretary of Homeland Security can create exceptions for certain political offenses committed outside the U.S.

The "Death Tax Repeal Act" eliminates both estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, effective from the date of enactment. It adjusts gift tax calculations by setting the lifetime gift exemption at $10,000,000, with inflation adjustments after 2011. The Act also includes transitional rules for applying certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code during the enactment year.

The Officer John Barnes Act requires the Bureau to inform claimants of their benefit eligibility determination within 270 days of receiving a claim.

The "More Homes on the Market Act" increases the tax exclusion for profit from the sale of a primary residence, raising it to $500,000 for single filers and $1,000,000 for married couples filing jointly. These amounts will be adjusted for inflation starting in 2025. This change encourages homeowners to sell their properties, thereby increasing the availability of homes on the market.

The "Midnight Rules Relief Act" allows Congress to group together and vote on multiple resolutions disapproving regulations finalized during a President's last year in office. This enables Congress to overturn several "midnight rules" with a single vote. The joint resolution would specify the rules being disapproved and declare that those rules have no legal authority.

The "Protecting the Second Amendment in Financial Services Act" prevents banks and credit card companies from using specific merchant codes that would identify businesses selling firearms or ammunition. This ensures that financial institutions cannot track or discriminate against legal firearm-related transactions.

The SAFE for America Act of 2025 eliminates the Diversity Visa Program, which makes visas available to persons from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. This is achieved through repealing subsection (c) of Section 203 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Act also makes corresponding technical amendments to other sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reflect this change. These changes would take effect beginning October 1, 2025.

The United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025 seeks to bolster the defense relationship between the United States and Israel through joint initiatives and increased cooperation. It establishes programs to counter unmanned systems, extend anti-tunnel and counter-UAS cooperation, and promote collaboration in emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity. The act also mandates the establishment of a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel and assesses integrated air and missile defense in the U.S. Central Command region. Finally, it explores Israel's potential inclusion in the national technology and industrial base.

The "National Right-to-Work Act" amends both the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to protect an employee's right to choose whether or not to join or support a labor union. It eliminates the possibility of mandatory union membership or dues payments as a condition of employment, ensuring that employees cannot be forced to join or support a union against their will.