Legislative Activity

The INFORM Act of 2025 mandates that the Postal Service must submit planned changes to postal services to the Postal Regulatory Commission for review. The Postal Service is also required to post notices in post offices regarding these changes, including details, timelines, and opportunities for public comment. These notices must be displayed for at least 30 days after the change is implemented.

The Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025 reauthorizes the Colorado River System conservation pilot program. This legislation extends the program’s operational deadline to 2026 and its overall expiration date to 2027, ensuring continued efforts to manage water conservation within the basin.

The PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act allows firearm manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations to remove certain state-level civil lawsuits to federal court. Once moved, federal courts are authorized to review these cases and dismiss those that qualify as protected civil liability actions under existing law.

The No Net Gain in Federal Lands Act of 2025 establishes a policy to cap federal land ownership by ensuring that the total acreage acquired by the government in any state does not exceed the acreage disposed of in that same year. If acquisitions exceed disposals, the federal government is required to convey sufficient land to the state to maintain a neutral balance. The bill also mandates annual reporting to Congress to track federal land holdings and ensure compliance with these limits.

The PASTURES Act protects livestock owners from federal penalties when their animals graze on certain public lands that lack fencing. Under this legislation, the federal government assumes responsibility for the costs of building and maintaining fences on these lands to prevent unauthorized grazing.

This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to streamline the management of private contributions for conservation programs. It simplifies the process by establishing dedicated sub-accounts for non-federal funds and repealing outdated administrative requirements for public-private partnerships.

The Expression of Interest Sensibility Act updates the fee structure for oil and gas leasing on federal lands. It mandates that a fee be assessed for expressions of interest, ensuring that either the original requester or the successful bidder covers the cost when land is offered for lease. This legislation aims to streamline the leasing process and clarify financial responsibilities for exploration and development.

This bill exempts specific federal energy and mineral projects—including oil, gas, coal, and critical mineral activities—from the environmental review requirements mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). By classifying these actions as exempt, the legislation streamlines the permitting and leasing process for resource development on federal lands.

The Regulatory Cooling Off Act of 2025 reforms federal rulemaking by extending public comment periods and mandating a six-month waiting period before new regulations can take effect. The bill increases congressional oversight, improves transparency through enhanced online disclosure, and expands the legal venues available for challenging agency actions.

The Seventh Amendment Restoration Act empowers individuals facing administrative agency hearings to transfer their cases to federal district court. By allowing respondents to move these proceedings before a federal judge, the bill aims to ensure the right to a jury trial and provide greater judicial oversight of agency actions.

The COAL Act of 2025 mandates the expedited processing and approval of pending federal coal lease applications and necessary mining permits. Additionally, the bill formally nullifies the 2016 moratorium on new coal leasing on federal lands, ensuring the program remains open for future development.

This bill prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from implementing, administering, or enforcing the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Bureau of Land Management’s Buffalo, Wyoming Field Office. It effectively blocks the most recent updates to the land management policies governing this specific region.

This bill prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from implementing, administering, or enforcing the Bureau of Land Management’s December 2024 Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Rock Springs Field Office.

The First Amendment Accountability Act empowers individuals to sue federal executive branch employees for violating their First Amendment rights while acting under federal authority. This legislation allows victims to seek monetary damages and legal remedies, while explicitly excluding internal federal employment disputes from its scope. Additionally, it provides for the recovery of attorney’s fees for successful plaintiffs to ensure greater accountability for government actions.