Legislative Activity

The "America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act" designates America's National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to create cooperative agreements to protect the landmark and provide educational programs. Additionally, the Act requires the Secretary to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the landmark's national significance and the feasibility of incorporating it into the National Park System.

The Inspector General for Ukraine Act establishes an independent Inspector General to oversee and audit the use of funds allocated for military and non-military aid to Ukraine. This office is responsible for preventing fraud, waste, and misuse of resources, ensuring accountability in the distribution and utilization of U.S. support. The Inspector General will provide quarterly reports to Congress and coordinate with other oversight bodies to enhance transparency and effectiveness. The office is set to terminate after five years, following a final audit report to Congress.

The "Jamie Reed Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act" establishes a federal tort allowing individuals who underwent gender-transition procedures as minors to sue pediatric gender clinics, medical practitioners, and affiliated institutions for damages resulting from physical or mental harm. It defines "gender-transition procedures," specifies liable parties, and sets a 30-year statute of limitations from the individual's 18th birthday to file a lawsuit. The bill also prohibits federal funding for pediatric gender clinics, affiliated institutions, and gender-transition procedures performed on minors, and applies retroactively, regardless of when the procedures occurred.

The "Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act of 2025" aims to restrict China's access to U.S. AI technology and investment. It prohibits the import and export of AI technology and intellectual property between the United States and China. The Act also restricts U.S. persons from engaging in AI research and development with Chinese entities of concern or holding financial interests in Chinese AI companies involved in military or human rights abuses. Penalties are established for violations, including fines, forfeiture of benefits, and immigration consequences.

This bill amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to expand eligibility and increase compensation for individuals affected by radiation exposure from Manhattan Project waste and uranium mining. It extends the claim filing period, allows for the use of affidavits as evidence, and establishes a grant program for studying the health impacts of uranium mining. The bill also addresses compensation for those present downwind of atmospheric nuclear testing, and directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a cooperative agreement to protect human and ecological health at the Amchitka, Alaska, Site.

The "End Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Providers Act" prohibits federal funds from going to entities that perform abortions, refer for abortions, or fund other entities that perform abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or to save the woman's life. This applies to any federal law passed after the enactment of this act, unless the new law specifically states it doesn't apply. It does not change existing limitations on abortion funding in appropriations laws and takes effect 60 days after enactment.

The "Defense of Conscience in Health Care Act" requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reinstate regulations that were in place on July 22, 2019, which protect conscience and anti-discrimination rights in healthcare. This ensures healthcare professionals and entities can act according to their religious or moral beliefs. The rule must be finalized within 6 months and will supersede any conflicting regulations.