Legislative Activity

The Access to Homeownership Act aims to help renters build credit by requiring landlords with federally backed loans to report tenants' positive rent payment history to credit bureaus upon the tenant's consent. This new system will allow up to 24 months of prior on-time rent payments to be factored into future mortgage applications. The enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) will cover all administrative costs for implementing this reporting requirement.

The Expanded Student Saver’s Tax Credit Act removes restrictions that previously prevented full-time students claimed as dependents from accessing the Savers Credit and the Savers Match programs. This legislation allows students who are claimed as dependents to qualify for these retirement savings incentives based on their own contributions. Essentially, being claimed as a dependent no longer automatically disqualifies a student from receiving these tax benefits.

This resolution formally condemns the impunity surrounding unpunished Serbian sexual war crimes from the 1999 Kosovo War, centering on the case of U.S. citizen and survivor Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman. It details the systemic failures of justice mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable for widespread sexual and gender-based violence during the conflict. The bill urges the Serbian government to prosecute those responsible for these atrocities against women and calls on the U.S. government to prioritize accountability for wartime sexual violence globally.

This resolution formally condemns the Trump administration for allegedly using the unauthorized messaging platform "Signal" to discuss highly sensitive or potentially classified details regarding a U.S. military operation. The bill expresses grave concern that this practice risks national security by bypassing secure government record-keeping and exposing vital information to foreign adversaries like China and Russia. It demands an immediate review of all communication procedures and calls for accountability for any officials who violated federal laws regarding classified material handling.

The Border Workforce Improvement Act mandates a comprehensive assessment by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to determine the actual staffing needs of Customs and Border Protection, ICE, and USCIS at the southern border. This review will analyze current staffing practices, workload drivers, and resource gaps in personnel, technology, and risk management. The resulting report must detail findings and outline the specific action plans DHS leadership intends to implement to address identified deficiencies.