Legislative Activity

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 BRIDGE Production Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a minimum of 26 offshore oil and gas lease sales within 10 years, primarily in the Gulf of America and Cook Inlet Planning Area, and sets specific timelines and acreage requirements for these sales. It also modifies royalty rates, establishes a pilot program for royalty reductions, and streamlines compliance with environmental laws for oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico. The act further ensures continuous offshore leasing programs and sets minimum lease sale requirements starting in 2035, with provisions for replacement schedules if these requirements are not met. Finally, it allows potential bidders to sue the Secretary of Interior if lease sales are not held on time.

The "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the presentation of three Congressional Gold Medals to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. These medals will be given to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum for public display. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to fund the medal production.

The "Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act" prohibits the IRS from using funds to buy or store firearms and ammunition, mandating the transfer of existing firearms and ammunition to the General Services Administration for sale to licensed dealers and the public, with proceeds going towards deficit reduction. Additionally, it shifts the authority to enforce criminal provisions related to internal revenue laws from the IRS to the Attorney General, transferring the IRS's Criminal Investigation Division to the Department of Justice.

The "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" mandates that individuals provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to include these requirements and directs states to reject applications lacking such proof. The Act also outlines acceptable forms of documentation, verification processes, and penalties for non-compliance, while allowing provisional ballots under certain conditions. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must notify state election officials when an individual becomes a naturalized citizen.

The "No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025" limits the scope of injunctions issued by U.S. district courts, restricting them to only apply to the parties involved in the case. An exception is provided for cases involving challenges to executive branch actions brought by multiple states from different circuits, in which a randomly selected three-judge panel may issue broader injunctions. The bill also allows parties to choose whether to appeal injunction decisions to the circuit court or the Supreme Court.

The DRIVE Act prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from requiring commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds to use speed limiting devices. This prevents the agency from mandating a maximum speed setting for these vehicles.

The FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act allows FEMA to provide financial aid to local governments or electric cooperatives to reimburse interest paid on loans used for disaster relief activities. The amount reimbursed will be the lesser of the actual interest paid or the interest calculated using the prime rate. This applies to interest incurred up to 9 years before the Act's enactment, using only funds appropriated after the enactment date. The Act also establishes procedures for states to be reimbursed for qualifying loan interest for projects awaiting obligation.

The "Safeguarding Our Levees Act" amends the Flood Control Act of 1941, mandating the Secretary to initiate repairs on flood control projects within 180 days of a request from a non-Federal sponsor. It also sets the federal share of expenses at 25 percent of the difference,aiming to expedite levee repairs after natural disasters.

The "Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024" mandates the Department of Homeland Security to publish a monthly report detailing the number and nationalities of "special interest aliens" encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States. This report, due by the seventh day of each month, must include breakdowns by geographic region, entry point, and nationalities from "covered nations". The goal of this act is to increase transparency regarding potential national security risks.

The TAKE IT DOWN Act aims to combat the spread of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, including deepfakes, online. It establishes criminal penalties for intentionally sharing such images without consent, with increased penalties for depictions involving minors. The Act also requires online platforms to create a process for users to report and request the removal of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions within 48 hours, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. It defines key terms related to consent, digital forgeries, and covered platforms, while also ensuring that the rest of the law remains valid if any part is deemed unenforceable.

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 "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 "RIFLE Act" repeals the existing tax on firearm transfers outlined in Section 5811 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Additionally, it amends related sections of the code to align with the repeal. The act clarifies that it does not grant the Consumer Product Safety Commission any authority over firearms regulated under the Internal Revenue Code.

This bill proposes the removal of Chief Judge James E. Boasberg from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging he failed to uphold the standard of good behavior required by the Constitution. The accusations include interfering with the President's foreign policy and enforcement of laws, particularly regarding the apprehension and removal of alleged foreign terrorists. It also alleges abuse of discretion on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and failure to disclose payments. The bill asserts that these actions constitute misbehavior, justifying his removal from office.

The Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025 broadens credit access for businesses servicing the fishing industry. It allows farm credit banks and production credit associations to offer financial support to businesses that provide services to producers or harvesters of aquatic products. This expansion aims to strengthen the fishing industry's supply chain by ensuring these vital service providers have access to credit.

The Free Speech Fairness Act aims to protect the free speech rights of 501(c)(3) organizations by allowing them to make statements about political campaigns without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. This protection applies if the statements are made during the regular course of the organization's activities and incur only minimal additional expenses.

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.

The Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act mandates that candidates for federal office must disclose in their statement of candidacy if they hold citizenship in any country besides the United States, specifying the country. This disclosure requirement will be enforced by the Federal Election Commission immediately upon the enactment of the law.

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.