Legislative Activity

The Crucial Communism Teaching Act aims to prepare high school students for responsible citizenship by ensuring they learn about the historical dangers and global impact of communism. This bill mandates the development and dissemination of a new civic education curriculum that contrasts communism with American principles of freedom and democracy. The resources will also include "Portraits in Patriotism," featuring oral histories from victims of oppressive regimes.

The Transparency in Banking Act mandates that key federal financial regulators submit a detailed annual report to Congress regarding their planned activities and positions at the international Basel Committee on Bank Supervision meetings. This legislation requires public disclosure of agency attendance, proposed solutions, and potential new standards affecting U.S. interests. Furthermore, regulators must promptly update Congress on any significant changes to their planned engagement and include this information in required testimony.

The NFIP Extension Act of 2025 is a short-term measure designed to keep the National Flood Insurance Program operational. This bill extends both the program's authorization and its financing authority for two years, setting the new expiration date to September 30, 2025. This ensures continued coverage and funding for flood insurance nationwide.

The Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act aims to increase hospital price transparency by requiring hospitals to publish standard charges annually and prohibits hiding this information online. It establishes financial penalties for non-compliance, varying with hospital size, and mandates the public listing of hospitals failing to meet these transparency requirements. This act ensures that hospitals provide clear pricing information to patients, promoting informed healthcare decisions.

The LEOSA Reform Act amends the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 to allow qualified law enforcement officers and retired officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones. It also modifies the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, clarifying its relationship with other federal laws, updating firearms proficiency requirements for retired officers, and including magazines in the definition of ammunition. Additionally, the Act permits qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in certain federal facilities.

The "Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act" establishes an Office of the Special Inspector General to independently audit and investigate programs and operations receiving U.S. aid to Ukraine. The Special Inspector General will be responsible for monitoring how funds are spent, preventing waste and fraud, and reporting findings to Congress and relevant agencies. The act authorizes \$20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to carry out the act and rescinds \$20,000,000 from the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. The office will terminate 180 days after unspent funds for Ukraine's reconstruction fall below \$250,000,000, at which point a final audit report to Congress will be submitted.

The "Protecting Investors Personally Identifiable Information Act" prohibits the SEC from requiring the collection of personally identifiable information under consolidated audit trail reporting requirements, defining such information as data that can identify an individual. The SEC is only allowed to request this information if it is related to an investigation or enforcement action concerning violations of Federal securities laws, and this information must be destroyed after the conclusion of the investigation. This bill aims to protect investors' personal data while still allowing the SEC to investigate potential securities law violations.

The No IRIS Act of 2025 prohibits the EPA from using risk assessments generated by the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) in rulemakings, regulatory actions, enforcement, or permitting. This includes preventing IRIS assessments from informing air toxics assessments or other mapping and screening tools used by the EPA.

This joint resolution disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule regarding Trichloroethylene (TCE) regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

The "Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act" amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to include rural-area small businesses in the list of entities the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation should focus on. This ensures that the Advocate identifies problems and provides assistance to these businesses, as well as conducts outreach activities to support them.

The "1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act" repeals Section 704B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which mandated data collection on small business loans. This repeal aims to reduce compliance costs for financial institutions, especially smaller ones, and improve small businesses' access to credit by removing regulatory barriers. The act also makes related amendments to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

The "No Propaganda Act" prohibits the use of federal funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and prevents the CPB from accepting such funds. It rescinds any remaining funds allocated to the CPB in recent Consolidated Appropriations Acts.

The "Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025" prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs from sharing veterans' personal information with the national instant criminal background check system (NICS) based solely on the appointment of a fiduciary to manage their benefits. Information can only be shared if a judicial authority determines the veteran poses a danger to themselves or others.

The Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act of 2025 aims to revise sentencing guidelines for fentanyl-related offenses by reducing the quantity thresholds that trigger mandatory minimum sentences for flunitrazepam and its analogues. It directs the Sentencing Commission to update its guidelines to align with these changes. Additionally, it mandates increased resources for the USPS, including chemical screening devices and personnel, to enhance the detection and interdiction of illegally imported fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.

The "Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act" introduces a work requirement for able-bodied adults aged 18 to 65 to be eligible for Medicaid, beginning January 1, 2026. These adults must work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week, on average, to maintain their medical assistance. Certain individuals, such as those medically unfit for employment, pregnant, primary caretakers, or those in treatment programs, are exempt from this requirement.

The "Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025" increases the collateral threshold for Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans from $14,000 to $50,000. The Act also requires a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the performance and default rates of these loans. Finally, the SBA must now tailor its outreach and marketing for disaster loans to address the specific challenges faced by rural communities in accessing them.

The "No Red and Blue Banks Act" prohibits the General Services Administration from awarding contracts to insured depository institutions that refuse to do business with companies engaged in lawful commerce based on social policy considerations. This ensures fair access to government contracts regardless of a company's perceived social stance. The prohibition does not apply to contracts awarded before the enactment of the act.

The BLOCK Act increases Congressional oversight of agency rulemaking by requiring Congressional approval for rules with an annual economic impact of at least $50,000,000. It mandates agencies to provide detailed cost-benefit analyses and other information to Congress and the public and establishes procedures for Congress to review and approve or disapprove major and non-major rules. Additionally, the Act requires agencies to review existing rules regularly, with those not approved by Congress sunsetting after five years. Finally, the Act amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to include budgetary effects of rules subject to Section 802 of Title 5, United States Code.

This joint resolution nullifies the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's guidance on listing voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts. By disapproving the rule, Congress prevents the guidance from being implemented or enforced.

This joint resolution disapproves a Department of Homeland Security rule that would have automatically extended employment authorization and documentation for certain applicants. By disapproving the rule, Congress prevents its implementation.