Legislative Activity

The Fiscal State of the Nation Act mandates an annual joint hearing where the Comptroller General presents the findings of the federal government's financial audit to the Budget Committees. This presentation must objectively analyze the nation's financial position and sustainability measures based on the Treasury Secretary's report. The hearing ensures public review of the government's fiscal health, open to all members of Congress.

The Protect Children’s Innocence Act establishes federal criminal penalties for performing genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on individuals under 18 years old. This law applies when the act involves interstate commerce or occurs in U.S. territories. It explicitly prohibits procedures intended to change a minor's body to correspond with a different sex, with narrow exceptions for specific medical necessities.

The Reliable Power Act mandates annual long-term reliability assessments by the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to proactively identify risks of power shortages. If a "generation inadequacy" is found, it triggers a review process for certain federal agency regulations that affect power generation resources. This ensures federal agencies must address and respond to FERC's recommendations on how their proposed rules might impact the reliability of the bulk-power system before finalizing those actions.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and financial processors from creating or requiring special merchant category codes specifically for firearm retailers. This legislation aims to prevent the singling out of businesses that sell firearms, ammunition, or related components through transaction coding. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcement and reporting annually to Congress on the law's implementation.

This bill establishes the Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025 to expand access to mental health and substance use services for rural and agricultural communities. It creates a grant program for eligible entities to deliver remote telehealth services directly to patients in their homes. Funds will support service delivery, quality measurement, and the necessary technology infrastructure, including broadband expansion.

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

This bill establishes new federal requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) contracting with Medicare Part D and Medicaid plans, effective in 2027. It mandates specific payment standards for pharmacies, requires PBMs to pass manufacturer rebates directly to patients and plan sponsors, and strictly prohibits steering patients toward specific pharmacies. Additionally, the legislation enhances transparency by expanding drug price reporting requirements for all types of pharmacies within the Medicaid program.

This bill, the Pharmacists Fight Back in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act, establishes new rules for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) administering prescription drug benefits for federal employees. It mandates specific reimbursement rates for pharmacies and prohibits PBMs from engaging in anti-competitive practices like steering patients to affiliated pharmacies. The legislation also institutes civil monetary penalties and potential debarment for PBMs that fail to comply with these new requirements.

The Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025 reestablishes the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to advise the President on national fitness goals. This Council will focus on reviving the Presidential Fitness Test as the primary tool for earning an award and developing strategies to promote physical education and sports participation. Its duties include setting innovative fitness goals for youth and addressing the national security threat posed by sedentary lifestyles.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee. The facility will now be known as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building. This designation will be used in all future federal references to the building.

This bill, the D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act, seeks to repeal the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022. By doing so, it will restore the laws and regulations that were in effect prior to the 2022 Act.

The Energy Choice Act places federal restrictions on state and local governments, preventing them from enacting regulations that prohibit or limit energy service based on its type or source. This means local governments cannot ban or restrict access to energy services sold in interstate commerce. The legislation aims to ensure consistent access to various energy sources across jurisdictions.

The Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 seeks to formally prohibit the operations of the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates within the United States by applying existing anti-terrorism restrictions. This legislation mandates the Secretary of State to annually report on all Muslim Brotherhood branches globally, leading to the imposition of sanctions by the President on those entities. Furthermore, the bill establishes immigration consequences, including visa cancellation, for members of the organization.

The American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 aims to rapidly expand wireless and wireline internet infrastructure by streamlining government approval processes at the state, local, and federal levels. It establishes strict deadlines for permit decisions, mandates automatic approval if deadlines are missed, and limits excessive fees to accelerate deployment. The bill also expedites environmental reviews for certain projects to reduce bureaucratic delays in building out modern communications networks.

The Equal Representation Act of 2025 mandates the inclusion of a citizenship question on the decennial census starting in 2030. This legislation requires that the population counts used for apportioning seats in the House of Representatives and determining electoral votes exclude non-citizens. The bill ensures that representation is based solely on the count of U.S. citizens within each state.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act focuses primarily on improving pediatric drug development and ensuring patient access to necessary treatments. This legislation mandates new research requirements for molecularly targeted pediatric cancer drugs, strengthens FDA enforcement of pediatric study completion, and extends incentives for developing drugs for rare pediatric diseases. Additionally, the bill updates organ transplant network functions and establishes an Abraham Accords Office within the FDA to enhance international regulatory cooperation.

The Charlie Kirk Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the posthumous award of the Congressional Gold Medal to Charles "Charlie" Kirk in recognition of his life, service, and dedication to the United States. The bill honors his legacy as the founder of Turning Point USA and his commitment to promoting traditional American values, faith, and civil discourse.

The CLEAN DC Act of 2025 aims to repeal most provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, effectively reverting policing and justice laws to their pre-2022 status. This legislation seeks to undo the majority of changes made by the previous act. However, it specifically preserves the effects of two distinct subtitles from the 2022 Act.

The PAUSE Act of 2025 immediately halts the issuance of most new visas and immigration statuses until significant changes are made to U.S. immigration law. These required changes include restricting birthright citizenship, eliminating status adjustments for temporary visa holders, and imposing severe restrictions on who can immigrate. Furthermore, the bill imposes a massive new fee on certain H-1B petitions and terminates both the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program and the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.

The ADOPT Act of 2025 aims to protect families and prevent the commodification of children in private domestic interstate adoptions. It establishes new federal crimes for unlicensed intermediaries who illegally solicit placements or make unauthorized payments to placing parents. The legislation ensures access to licensed and regulated adoption providers by creating clear exceptions for authorized professionals and agencies.