Legislative Activity

This resolution commemorates the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed during the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan. It formally condemns the Biden-Harris administration for its handling of the withdrawal, citing failures in planning, security, and accountability. The measure denounces the administration's decisions as a dereliction of duty that compromised national security and abandoned American allies.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, celebrating her nearly 28 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives. It recognizes her historic achievements as a trailblazer for women in public office, her dedicated advocacy for national defense, and her lasting contributions to the city of Fort Worth, Texas.

The Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 mandates an annual State Department report to investigate and document any military or intelligence cooperation between the Polisario Front and Iranian-affiliated terrorist organizations. If such collaboration is confirmed, the Act requires the President to formally designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization and impose corresponding sanctions.

This act, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule regarding heat injury and illness prevention published in August 2024. This restriction extends to any future standard substantially similar to the one proposed.

The Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 amends Title IX to explicitly define "sex," "female," and "male" based on an individual's biologically determined sex and reproductive system. This legislation clarifies the scope of sex-based protections under federal education law. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

The "Combating Illicit Xylazine Act" aims to combat the illegal use of xylazine by adding it to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, which would allow for increased regulation and tracking of the substance. The bill includes exemptions and delayed effective dates for certain requirements to ease the transition for legitimate users, such as veterinarians and animal handlers. It also directs the Sentencing Commission to review sentencing guidelines for xylazine-related offenses and mandates reports to Congress on the prevalence and impact of illicit xylazine use. Finally, it will include xylazine in Arcos tracking.

The English Language Proficiency Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to mandate that all naturalization applicants demonstrate proficiency in the English language and knowledge of U.S. history and government. This bill eliminates existing exemptions previously granted to elderly applicants and individuals with physical or developmental disabilities. Consequently, all applicants for U.S. citizenship would be required to meet these standards without exception.

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 aims to streamline and modernize the prior authorization process within Medicare Advantage plans. This bill mandates the adoption of electronic prior authorization systems and significantly increases transparency regarding approval rates and decision times starting in 2027. Furthermore, it establishes new enrollee protections and grants the Secretary authority to enforce faster decision timeframes for medical services.

This resolution honors the life and public service of the late Senator Lindsey Graham while formally condemning Omar Suleiman for his public remarks celebrating the Senator's death. Additionally, the bill acknowledges Suleiman’s 2019 invitation to serve as a Guest Chaplain in the U.S. House and reaffirms support for efforts to address the perceived dangers of Sharia Law to American constitutional principles.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and processors from assigning specific merchant category codes to firearms retailers. This legislation aims to protect consumer privacy by preventing the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases through specialized financial classification. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing these provisions and reporting annually on compliance.

This bill, the "Homeownership Eligibility Reform Act," restricts eligibility for federally backed mortgages. It mandates that only United States citizens can qualify for mortgage insurance through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Furthermore, it prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from purchasing or securitizing conventional mortgages for one- to four-unit homes if the borrower is not a U.S. citizen.

The GRACE for Military Survivors Act extends the window for military survivors to contribute death benefits to a Roth IRA or Coverdell education savings account from one year to three years. This change applies to benefits received on or after the date of enactment, and retroactively covers benefits received since October 7, 2001. This provides survivors with more time to utilize these tax-advantaged savings options.

This bill, the Great American Outdoors Act 250, significantly reforms and renames the existing public lands restoration fund to the America’s Legacy Restoration Fund. It secures dedicated funding streams, primarily from energy revenues and new fees on foreign visitors, to address critical deferred maintenance across the National Park Service, Forest Service, and other public land agencies. The legislation establishes strict spending priorities for infrastructure repair while also creating pilot programs for enhancing outdoor recreation and sportsmen's access. Finally, it mandates increased transparency and accountability through standardized metrics and public reporting on all funded projects.

The Getting Terrorist Fanatics Out Act of 2026 mandates the automatic revocation of citizenship for naturalized individuals convicted of providing material support to terrorists or designated foreign terrorist organizations. This action will be carried out by the court that handled the conviction. The bill aims to swiftly strip citizenship from those found guilty of serious terrorism-related offenses.

This bill, the "Worst of the Worst Act," mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to create and maintain a publicly accessible online database. This database must list information for every criminal alien released from custody, including their photo, name, and release details. The information will be searchable by name and jurisdiction.

The COMPASS Act aims to ensure educational continuity for military-connected students during frequent relocations. It amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to prevent conflicting state homeschooling requirements from penalizing military families moving due to a permanent change of station. Under this Act, military dependents educated at home will be considered compliant with the new state's homeschooling laws if they meet the requirements of either the departing or arriving state. This supports servicemember readiness by reducing administrative burdens associated with frequent moves.

The Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act significantly expands legal immunity for firearm manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations by redefining terms within existing federal law. It mandates the immediate dismissal of pending lawsuits against these entities and establishes strict new standards for any exceptions that might apply. Furthermore, the bill preempts state and local laws that attempt to impose liability based on the criminal misuse of qualified products.

This bill, the "Stop Subsidizing Political Lawfare by Charities Act of 2026," revokes the tax-exempt status of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). By ending its 501(c)(3) status, the SPLC will be subject to federal income taxation. This change aims to stop government subsidization of the organization's activities through tax exemptions.

The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act mandates immediate and accelerated construction of the border wall, significantly tightens asylum eligibility standards by raising the "credible fear" threshold, and severely restricts the use of immigration parole. The bill also requires comprehensive technology upgrades for border security, mandates specific staffing levels for Border Patrol, and increases penalties for visa overstays. Overall, it represents a sweeping legislative effort to enhance physical barriers, restrict entry pathways, and increase interior immigration enforcement.

The Espionage Prevention Act restricts U.S. intelligence community funding for institutions of higher education that maintain certain relationships with specified entities connected to the People's Republic of China. This measure targets ties with groups like Confucius Institutes, the Thousand Talents Program, and designated Chinese universities of concern. The Director of National Intelligence oversees the restriction, with limited, case-by-case waivers possible under strict national security conditions.