Legislative Activity

The JUDGES Act of 2025 aims to address the increasing caseloads in district courts by creating new judgeships in multiple states over the next decade, as well as a temporary judgeship in the Eastern District of Oklahoma. It also authorizes appropriations to support these new positions and adjusts the organization of district courts in Texas and California. Additionally, the Act mandates Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports to evaluate workload measures, judicial activities, and the effectiveness of policies regarding senior judges, as well as the needs and efforts to acquire federal detention space. Finally, the Act ensures public accessibility to the Judicial Conference's recommendations for Article III judgeships by requiring the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to publish these reports on its website.

This bill codifies Executive Order 14158, officially establishing the President's Department of Government Efficiency into law.

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams for his extraordinary heroism during the Korean War. On November 18, 1952, then-Lieutenant Williams engaged seven Soviet MiG-15 fighters alone, successfully downing four of the aircraft despite being significantly outgunned. The legislation waives standard time limitations to ensure this long-overdue recognition for his valorous service.

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 require terrestrial AM/FM radio stations to pay royalties for the music they broadcast, ensuring performers and record labels are compensated similarly to digital platforms. The bill establishes a new royalty framework while providing special, reduced rates for small and noncommercial broadcasters to protect their operations. Additionally, it includes safeguards to ensure these changes do not negatively impact songwriter royalties and mandates that the promotional value of radio airplay be considered during rate-setting proceedings.

The Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act enhances federal oversight of sex offenders by requiring states to report individuals convicted of sexually dangerous offenses to the Attorney General for potential federal prosecution. The bill also mandates that sex offender registries include detailed court case information and restricts federal Medicaid and Medicare funding for individuals convicted of sexually violent offenses.

Alexandra’s Law Act of 2025 mandates that courts issue a formal warning to individuals convicted of fentanyl-related offenses resulting in death, advising them that future distribution of fentanyl-laced substances could lead to homicide charges. This legislation establishes that such prior convictions may be used as evidence to prove a defendant’s knowledge of the presence of fentanyl in subsequent fatal cases.

The No Track No Tax Act of 2025 prohibits the use of federal funds for the development, implementation, or enforcement of any mileage-based taxation system. This legislation ensures that federal resources cannot be utilized to support programs that track vehicle mileage for tax purposes at the federal, state, or local level.

The Green Tape Elimination Act of 2025 aims to accelerate wildfire prevention by exempting hazardous fuel reduction activities on federal land from key environmental reviews and regulations, including NEPA and the Endangered Species Act, for a 10-year period. Additionally, the bill amends the Clean Air Act to exclude air quality data resulting from these fuel reduction activities from regulatory compliance determinations.