Legislative Activity

The Restore Trust in Congress Act establishes strict new rules prohibiting Members of Congress and their immediate families from owning or trading specific financial assets, referred to as "covered investments," while in office. Covered individuals must divest existing prohibited holdings within a set timeframe or face significant financial penalties, including fines and forfeiture of profits. The legislation aims to eliminate conflicts of interest arising from personal financial trading while serving in federal office.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 765 West Old Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona, as the "Fayrene Hume Post Office." This action ensures the post office is formally recognized under this new name in all official records.

This resolution formally condemns the tragic mass shooting in New York City that resulted in the deaths of civilians and NYPD Officer Didarul Islam. It honors the victims and commends the bravery of the New York City Police Department for their response to the attack. Furthermore, the bill takes a stand against all acts of violence directed toward law enforcement officials nationwide.

The Written Informed Consent Act mandates that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) expand its informed consent directives to specifically cover several classes of medications, including antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics. This ensures veterans receive a thorough understanding of these prescribed drugs. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must update VHA Directive 1005 to reflect these expanded requirements.

The Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025 ensures that certain victims of the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing and the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing receive overdue lump sum payments. This legislation corrects past injustices where victims were denied payments due to relying on incorrect guidance from the Department of Justice. The Act mandates the Special Master to authorize these catch-up payments using designated reserve funds.

The Warrior Impact from Neurological and G-Force Stress Act (WINGS Act) mandates a comprehensive, long-term study by the VA to investigate the physical and mental health effects of military flight operations, particularly high G-forces, on aviators. This research will examine links between flight stress and conditions like TBI, cognitive decline, and mental health issues, comparing aviators to other service members. The bill also requires the creation of a dedicated Military Aviator Neurohealth Registry to track this data over time.

The Citizen-Only Police Act of 2025 (COP Act of 2025) prohibits federal funding for any local law enforcement agency that employs non-citizens as police officers. This act ensures that federal resources are only allocated to departments where all sworn officers are legal residents or citizens.

The Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 significantly improves the TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) program for military dependents. This legislation eliminates the age restriction for TYA eligibility and removes the separate premium requirement for coverage. These changes aim to provide broader and simpler healthcare access for adult children of service members.

The Veterans’ ACCESS Act of 2025 strengthens the Veterans Community Care Program by establishing clear, enforceable standards for care eligibility and wait times while streamlining the referral process. The legislation also overhauls access to residential mental health and substance abuse treatment, ensuring veterans receive timely, localized care with robust oversight. Additionally, it mandates the development of digital tools and pilot programs to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and improve transparency across the VA healthcare system.

This joint resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding the United States Fish and Wildlife Service's recently submitted rule on the "Barred Owl Management Strategy." By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this action nullifies the proposed management strategy, preventing it from taking legal effect. Essentially, Congress is rejecting the USFWS's plan for managing Barred Owls.

The Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act seeks to codify existing policy to ensure federal history sites present a "solemn and uplifting" view of American heritage. The bill mandates that federal museums and parks cease promoting ideological narratives that Congress views as divisive, focusing instead on national achievements and progress. It specifically directs federal officials to review and potentially remove content in institutions like the Smithsonian that allegedly degrade shared American values or promote racial division. Furthermore, it ties future Smithsonian funding to compliance with these new standards, particularly regarding the American Women's History Museum.

The AI Impersonation Prevention Act of 2025 prohibits the knowing use of artificial intelligence to impersonate a federal official in a way that creates materially false or misleading content. This makes it illegal to generate deepfake audio, video, or text mimicking a government employee without clearly disclosing that the content is not authentic. Exceptions exist for satire and parody, provided the artificial nature of the content is explicitly clear.

The Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act expedites security assistance and defense sales to Middle Eastern and North African countries that have normalized relations with Israel and cooperate against Iranian threats. This process requires a shortened 15-day congressional notification period from the President for approved transfers. Furthermore, the State Department must submit regular, public reports detailing the security strategy, threat assessments, and progress in countering Iranian proxies. Crucially, the Act ensures that these provisions do not undermine Israel's qualitative military edge.

The Microplastics Safety Act mandates the FDA to conduct a comprehensive study on the human health impacts of microplastic exposure through food and water. This research must specifically investigate risks to children's health, endocrine function, cancer, and reproduction. Following the study, the FDA is required to report its findings and recommend necessary legislative or regulatory actions to Congress.

The Make American Guns Again (MAGA) Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of Defense to study the prevalence of foreign-made or foreign-owned small arms and light weapons used by the U.S. military. Within 180 days, the Secretary must report these findings to Congress and the President. This report must also include recommendations for increasing the procurement of domestically manufactured and owned small arms.

The NOPAIN for Veterans Act mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must promptly add specific, FDA-approved non-opioid pain medications to its National Formulary. This ensures veterans have access to alternative pain management options that do not rely on opioids. The VA is required to implement these changes within 90 days of the Act becoming law.

The Hookah Clarification Act of 2025 establishes a distinct federal tax classification for waterpipe tobacco, commonly known as hookah or shisha. This legislation sets a significantly lower tax rate of $0.5662 per pound specifically for waterpipe tobacco, while maintaining the current rate for other types of pipe tobacco. The Act also provides a clear definition for what constitutes "waterpipe tobacco" for tax purposes.

This resolution formally condemns the violent attack on the U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, 2025. It expresses support for the injured agents and reaffirms Congress's strong backing for the dedicated men and women of the Border Patrol. The bill emphasizes that such violence against law enforcement is unacceptable and undermines national security efforts.

The Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act addresses significant delays in obtaining death certificates for veterans who die from natural causes, often due to VA medical staff delays. This bill mandates that VA medical providers must certify a veteran's death within 48 hours or allow the local medical examiner to step in. Furthermore, the VA must annually report on its compliance with this new timely certification requirement.

The No Tax on Home Sales Act eliminates the existing dollar limitations on the amount of profit an individual can exclude from taxes when selling their principal residence. This change removes the caps on the tax-free gain from the sale of a primary home. The provisions of this Act take effect immediately upon enactment.