Legislative Activity

The "Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act" amends Section 529 savings accounts to include expenses related to postsecondary credentialing programs. This allows 529 funds to cover costs like tuition, fees, books, supplies, and testing fees for recognized programs and credentials, as defined by the bill. These changes would apply to distributions made after the bill is enacted.

The Direct Medical Care Freedom Act of 2025 clarifies that direct medical care arrangements, where individuals pay a fixed periodic fee for medical services from practitioners, are not considered health plans under the Internal Revenue Code. It allows fees paid for these arrangements to be treated as medical expenses and mandates that fees for arrangements provided through employment are reported on employee W2 forms. This applies to primary care, specialty care, or other subsets of medical services, and will take effect for months beginning after December 31, 2024.

The Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act proposes to repeal federal income taxes on Social Security benefits, ensuring these payments are no longer counted as gross income. To protect the financial stability of the Social Security and Railroad Retirement programs, the bill mandates automatic federal appropriations to offset any resulting revenue loss.

The PATROL Act (Preventing Aliens Through Rivers or Land Act) prohibits the federal government from using the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 to legally challenge states that construct physical barriers along their international borders. This legislation aims to protect state-led border security initiatives, such as walls, fences, or floating buoys, from federal civil lawsuits.

The Fair Access to Banking Act prohibits large financial institutions and payment networks from denying services to law-abiding businesses based on subjective, politically motivated, or reputational criteria. The bill mandates that financial institutions use impartial, quantitative, risk-based standards to evaluate customers rather than category-based exclusions. To ensure compliance, the legislation establishes enforcement mechanisms through federal regulators and provides a legal pathway for businesses to sue for damages if they are unfairly denied access to financial services.

The Prison Rape Prevention Act of 2025 mandates that the Bureau of Prisons house and transport inmates exclusively according to their biological sex. Additionally, the bill prohibits the Bureau from providing or funding gender-related medical treatments for prisoners.

The Time of Service Act removes the expiration date for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits for all veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001. By eliminating these time limitations, the bill ensures that all qualifying service members have lifelong access to their earned educational assistance.

The SHUSH Act (Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act) removes firearm silencers from the definition of "firearms" under federal law, effectively eliminating the associated registration requirements, transfer taxes, and federal restrictions. The bill also preempts state and local laws that impose specific regulations on silencers and removes enhanced criminal penalties related to their use.

The Building Lasting Opportunities for Community K12 (BLOCK) Act proposes transitioning federal K-12 education funding into a streamlined block grant system for states starting in fiscal year 2026. To achieve this, the bill repeals ten existing federal formula grant programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This shift aims to consolidate federal support and provide states with greater flexibility in managing their educational resources.

The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 aims to support healthcare providers by extending Medicare payment adjustments through the end of 2025. Specifically, the bill provides a 6.62 percent payment increase for services rendered between April 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, to help practitioners adjust to evolving Medicare payment policies.

The Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act mandates federal investigations into potential violations of the partial-birth abortion ban, including a specific inquiry into the 2022 discovery of fetal remains in Washington, D.C. The bill establishes new requirements for reporting suspected violations and mandates annual Department of Justice reporting on enforcement efforts. Additionally, it directs the Government Accountability Office to review and provide recommendations for strengthening the enforcement of existing federal abortion restrictions.

This bill proposes the complete termination of the United States Department of Education. If enacted, the agency would be officially dissolved on December 31, 2026.

The PROTECTS Act of 2025 prohibits the use of federal funds to provide, refer, or reimburse gender transition procedures—including surgeries, hormone therapies, and puberty blockers—for individuals under the age of 18. The bill includes specific exceptions for medically necessary treatments related to genetic disorders of sex development or other physical health conditions.

The Charitable Act allows individuals who take the standard deduction to also claim a deduction for charitable contributions during the 2026 and 2027 tax years. This legislation permits non-itemizers to deduct donations up to one-third of their standard deduction amount while removing previous penalties for overstatements.

The Second Chance for Moms Act of 2025 mandates that mifepristone labeling include a warning regarding the potential to counteract the drug's effects with progesterone. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a 24/7 hotline to provide support and referrals for individuals seeking abortion pill reversal services.

The Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025 mandates that parents or legal guardians be notified 96 hours prior to an abortion performed on an unemancipated minor, with limited exceptions for medical emergencies or documented abuse. The bill further empowers parents to seek federal court injunctions to block such procedures. It also preserves existing state laws that impose stricter notification or intervention requirements.

Recognizes and supports Catholic schools in the United States for their academic excellence, diverse communities, and values-based education. Designates January 26, 2025, to February 1, 2025, as National Catholic Schools Week, celebrating the commitment of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers to academic excellence and community service.

The 287(g) Program Protection Act mandates that the Department of Homeland Security enter into immigration enforcement agreements with any state or local law enforcement agency that requests one. The bill streamlines the approval process, protects existing agreements from arbitrary termination, and requires the Secretary to provide annual performance reports and recruitment plans to expand the program. Additionally, it establishes uniform training standards and reallocates funding to support these state and local partnerships.

The Stop Illegal Reentry Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase criminal penalties for individuals who reenter the United States after being previously denied admission, excluded, or removed. The bill establishes tiered sentencing guidelines, including mandatory minimums for repeat offenders and those with prior aggravated felony convictions. These measures aim to strengthen enforcement against illegal reentry through more severe fines and extended prison terms.

The Achieving Choice in Education (ACE) Act expands the utility of 529 education savings accounts by allowing tax-free withdrawals for a wider range of K-12 and homeschool expenses while doubling the annual distribution limit to $20,000. Additionally, the bill incentivizes the adoption of state-level school choice programs by conditioning the federal tax-exempt status of state and local government bonds on meeting specific school choice participation and funding thresholds.