Legislative Activity

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Navy Lieutenant E. Royce Williams for his extraordinary heroism during the Korean War on November 18, 1952. During this event, Lieutenant Williams shot down four Soviet MiG-15s while sustaining heavy damage to his own aircraft. The bill waives the usual time restrictions for awarding the Medal of Honor due to the extraordinary nature of Williams' valor.

The No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025 seeks to hold foreign government officials accountable for suppressing the free speech of U.S. citizens. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make any foreign official who has engaged in such censorship inadmissible to the United States and subject to deportation if already present.

The Litigation Transparency Act of 2025 requires parties in civil actions to disclose the identity of any third party entitled to payment contingent on the outcome of the case, along with the relevant agreements. This disclosure aims to increase transparency in civil litigation by revealing who financially benefits from the lawsuit's outcome. Certain payments, such as loan repayments and attorney's fees, are exempt from this disclosure requirement. The Act applies to both ongoing and future court cases.

The American Music Fairness Act of 2025 updates copyright law to include terrestrial broadcasts and internet services for audio transmissions, ensuring that artists are compensated for their work when played on these platforms. It establishes specific royalty fees for small broadcasters and ensures that the promotional value that broadcasters provide to artists is considered when setting royalty rates. The Act also protects songwriters and music copyright owners by ensuring the law does not negatively impact their public performance rights or royalties. A portion of royalties from direct licenses will be paid to a collective for distribution to artists, copyright owners, and record labels.

The "Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act" mandates states to report individuals convicted of sexually dangerous offenses to the Attorney General annually, who will then determine if federal prosecution is warranted. It restricts federal healthcare funding for sexually dangerous individuals unless they are receiving involuntary inpatient treatment. The act also expands Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) reporting requirements to include information about any relevant court case.

Alexandra's Law Act of 2025 amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow individuals to face homicide charges for drug-related offenses involving fentanyl or fentanyl analogues that result in death. Courts must advise those convicted of fentanyl-related offenses about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills. Previous convictions for similar offenses can be used as evidence of knowledge in subsequent cases, but these provisions do not apply to minors.

The "No Track No Tax Act of 2025" prohibits the use of federal funds for any activities related to implementing a mileage tax. This includes studying, proposing, establishing, or enforcing such a tax at any level of government. It also specifically bans federal funding for mileage tracking programs.

The "Green Tape Elimination Act of 2025" exempts hazardous fuel reduction activities on federal lands from certain environmental regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act, for a 10-year period. This exemption aims to expedite efforts to reduce hazardous fuels and mitigate wildfire risks by streamlining environmental reviews and compliance processes. The bill also excludes air quality data from these activities when determining violations of air quality standards. "Hazardous fuel reduction activity" includes prescribed fires, wildland fire use, and mechanical methods.