Legislative Activity

This bill proposes to eliminate the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It would cut off all federal funding to USAID starting from the bill's enactment date. Any unspent funds previously allocated to USAID would be rescinded and transferred to the Secretary of State, along with all remaining assets and liabilities of the agency.

The LOCAL Act mandates the Bureau of Land Management headquarters be located in Grand Junction, Colorado. It requires a study on the feasibility of relocating additional BLM employee positions to Grand Junction or another western state. The study will assess the potential benefits of relocation on federal land management, community coordination, and various land uses. A report on the study's findings must be submitted to the House and Senate Committees on Natural Resources and Energy and Natural Resources within 365 days.

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 "UNPLUG EVs Act" rescinds any unspent funds allocated for electric vehicle charging and fueling grants, as well as funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. The recovered funds will be deposited into the Treasury's general fund and used to reduce the federal deficit.

This bill mandates the immediate abolishment of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and prohibits the use of federal funds for its operations. It rescinds all unobligated agency funds and transfers all remaining assets and liabilities to the Secretary of State.

The Superior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025 seeks to reopen federal lands in Minnesota to mineral leasing by rescinding previous withdrawal orders and mandating the reissuance of cancelled mineral leases. The bill also establishes strict 18-month timelines for the federal government to complete environmental and regulatory reviews for new mine plans. Additionally, it directs the immediate issuance of preference right leases for previously rejected applications to facilitate mineral exploration and development.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to nullify a U.S. Forest Service rule titled "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions." By passing this measure, Congress prevents the rule from taking effect and ensures it has no force or effect.

The Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 aims to immediately rescind diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates across the federal government, including shutting down related offices and banning specific ideological training for federal personnel and contractors. The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for DEI activities by grant recipients and mandates that federal advisory committees cease all such practices or face termination. Furthermore, it establishes strong enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals to sue violators and seek financial penalties for non-compliance.

The Stop the Censorship Act amends Section 230 to limit the liability protections of online service providers, restricting their ability to unilaterally remove content to only that which is unlawful. While narrowing provider-initiated censorship, the bill preserves immunity for platforms that provide users with the tools to personally filter and curate their own online experience.

The Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act mandates that the Secretary of Defense submit a comprehensive report to Congress regarding the national security implications of the Chinese surveillance balloon downed in February 2023. This report must detail the impact on U.S. military installations and provide an analysis of the recovered technology and its origins.

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 National Human Trafficking Database Act establishes a centralized, public online database to track and report human trafficking data at the county level across the United States. Through a Department of Justice grant program, state agencies will collect and submit comprehensive statistics on trafficking prosecutions, survivor services, and related criminal activity. The bill mandates strict privacy protections to ensure all survivor data remains anonymous while providing a transparent, annually updated resource to combat human trafficking.

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 Personalized Care Act of 2025 expands Health Savings Account (HSA) access by removing the high-deductible health plan requirement and significantly increasing annual contribution limits. The bill also broadens the scope of qualified medical expenses to include insurance premiums and direct primary care fees, while lowering the tax penalty for nonqualified distributions. These reforms aim to provide individuals with greater flexibility and control over their personal healthcare spending.

The Life at Conception Act declares that the constitutional right to life begins at the moment of fertilization, defining all human beings as persons from that point forward. The bill establishes legal personhood for every member of the species *homo sapiens* at all stages of development. Additionally, it explicitly prohibits the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.

The CBO Show Your Work Act mandates that the Congressional Budget Office publicly release the models, data, and computational details used to estimate the fiscal and economic impacts of legislation. By requiring transparency and replicability, the bill ensures that outside parties can independently verify CBO findings. It also establishes clear protocols for handling confidential data to maintain privacy while maximizing public access to information.

The Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025 would make it a federal crime for healthcare providers to dispense or prescribe abortion drugs without being physically present for the patient's examination and follow-up care. The bill includes exceptions for life-threatening medical emergencies and the treatment of ectopic pregnancies, while explicitly granting immunity from prosecution to patients.

The "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" ensures that infants born alive after an abortion receive the same medical care as any other newborn, mandating immediate hospitalization and requiring healthcare practitioners to report any failures to comply. Violators face fines, imprisonment, and potential prosecution for homicide or attempted homicide, while the mother of the child cannot be prosecuted. The bill also allows the woman who had the abortion to file a civil action against anyone who violated the act. It defines abortion and attempts at abortion, and renames "Partial-Birth Abortions" to "Abortions" in relevant sections of the U.S. Code.

The "Fix Our Forests Act" aims to improve forest management and wildfire resilience through landscape-scale restoration, community protection in wildland-urban interfaces, and enhanced transparency and technology. It establishes programs for wildfire risk reduction, reforestation, and biochar development, while also focusing on restoring white oak populations and supporting the families of firefighters. The act streamlines project approvals, encourages collaboration, and implements litigation reforms to expedite forest management activities. Additionally, it creates a casualty assistance program for firefighters and support personnel who are seriously injured, become ill, or die while on duty.

The National Constitutional Carry Act seeks to protect the Second Amendment right of law-abiding citizens to carry firearms in public for self-defense. The bill prohibits state and local governments from imposing criminal or civil penalties on individuals who are legally eligible to possess firearms. By overriding restrictive local regulations, the legislation aims to ensure a uniform standard for the right to bear arms across the United States.