Legislative Activity

The "No Tax on Takings Act" provides property owners with a federal tax exclusion on gains realized from property taken through eminent domain. This legislation ensures that individuals are not penalized by the IRS when their property is involuntarily converted for public use. Taxpayers maintain the flexibility to opt out of this exclusion if they prefer to follow standard tax reporting rules.

This resolution recognizes the 10th anniversary of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export shipment from the lower 48 states in February 2016. It celebrates this milestone as a turning point that established the U.S. as a leading global LNG supplier, significantly boosting economic growth and strengthening international energy security. The bill honors the innovation and hard work that supported this vital sector.

This resolution expresses support for the National FFA Organization and designates February 21–28, 2026, as National FFA Week. It recognizes the FFA's vital role in developing future leaders through agricultural education. The bill also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the Alaska State FFA Association.

The Rural Water Security Act expands access to federal water infrastructure programs for Colorado. This legislation specifically amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to include Colorado in the eligibility criteria for Western Rural Water projects, including water storage and groundwater recharge initiatives.

This bill temporarily modifies the rules for handling questions of privilege in the House of Representatives concerning the conduct of a Member for the remainder of the 119th Congress. It establishes a new cosponsorship threshold of one-fifth of the House membership for resolutions addressing member conduct offered from the floor by leadership. This change also applies to the announcement of intent to offer such a resolution.

The Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026 aims to reform the federal budget process by requiring Congress to create a single, comprehensive annual budget bill that includes all spending and revenue. This legislation establishes new deadlines and procedural requirements to ensure all committees contribute their budgetary components for inclusion in this unified "annual budget Act." The bill also mandates that Social Security trust fund activities be included in federal budget calculations.

The Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 officially delists the Mexican wolf from the list of threatened and endangered species. This legislation voids previous management rules and mandates that future recovery plans for the species in the U.S. must exclude consideration of the wolf population in Mexico. The bill also addresses concerns regarding compensation standards for ranchers suffering livestock losses due to wolf predation.

This Act establishes a mandatory, annual process using artificial intelligence to identify redundant or outdated federal regulations. The Office of Management and Budget will oversee a pilot program and subsequent annual reviews to streamline the Code of Federal Regulations. Agencies must rapidly review and either repeal or update regulations flagged by the AI system, often using expedited procedures.

This bill officially designates a specific section of Interstate Route 680 in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Hal Daub Freeway." The designation covers the portion from mile post 0 to the Missouri River. All federal records and documents will be updated to reflect this new official name.

The American Dream Act establishes a temporary federal income tax exclusion for capital gains realized by individuals aged 65 or older when they sell their real property to a first-time homebuyer. This incentive is designed to encourage seniors to sell their homes to new buyers, provided the sale price does not exceed $500,000 and certain residency requirements are met. This exclusion is effective for sales occurring between 2027 and 2031.

This bill, the Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act, expands the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to include the Secretary of the Interior for certain land and resource transactions. It mandates CFIUS review of land or resource deals involving foreign persons from specified adversarial nations. This ensures greater scrutiny over foreign acquisitions near sensitive U.S. public lands and resources.

The Stop Insider Trading Act restricts Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing new securities issued by publicly traded companies. It requires advance public disclosure for any sale of existing covered investments, with a mandatory 7-to-14-day notice period before the transaction. Violations result in significant financial penalties, including disgorgement of any net gains, payable by the Member personally.

This bill proposes to eliminate the current dollar limitations on the amount of profit excluded from taxes when selling a principal residence. It removes the existing caps of \$250,000 for individuals and \$500,000 for married couples. The change applies to all sales occurring after the law is enacted.

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 targets the increasing threat posed by organized theft groups impacting retail and the national supply chain. This bill strengthens federal law by expanding money laundering statutes and lowering thresholds for property crimes related to theft. Crucially, it establishes a new federal coordination center within Homeland Security Investigations to align efforts across all levels of law enforcement and the private sector to combat these cross-jurisdictional crimes.

This bill officially designates January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers nationwide. It also establishes National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15th) to commemorate officers who have died in the line of duty. The legislation encourages the President to issue annual proclamations recognizing these days and calls for flags to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day.

The Freedom to Fuel Act amends the Clean Air Act to exclude portable fuel containers from the definition of "consumer or commercial product" for regulatory purposes. This action specifically exempts these containers, along with regulated fuels and vehicles, from certain federal regulations.

The Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act amends existing law to establish new, favorable repayment terms for the Arkansas Valley Conduit in Colorado. This bill mandates that 35% of the conduit's total cost must be covered by non-Interior Department entities during construction. The remaining balance can be repaid over up to 75 years at a reduced interest rate, contingent upon a finding of financial hardship for the contracting parties. Additionally, the responsible parties must assume all future operation and maintenance duties.

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act officially removes the gray wolf from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. This legislation mandates the reissuance of the November 3, 2020, final rule concerning the gray wolf's delisting within 60 days of enactment. Furthermore, the reissuance of this rule is explicitly barred from judicial review.

This act expands an existing grant program to specifically fund research-based public service announcement (PSA) campaigns aimed at preventing youth substance use. These campaigns must use age-appropriate materials across various media platforms. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the awarded grants, including campaign details and effectiveness evaluations.

The Aviation Funding Solvency Act establishes a temporary mechanism to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can continue essential operations if Congress fails to pass regular appropriations. This allows the FAA Administrator to draw upon the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund to maintain operations at the previous year's funding rate. The temporary funding ceases once a new appropriation or continuing resolution is enacted. The bill also makes a technical amendment regarding non-premium war risk insurance.