Legislative Activity

The "Thin Blue Line Act" amends the U.S. Code to include the killing or targeting of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders as an aggravating factor in death penalty cases. This applies if the victim was targeted due to their status or duties as a public safety official.

This resolution urges the NCAA to revoke its current transgender student-athlete eligibility policy, arguing it discriminates against female athletes. It calls for the NCAA to prevent transgender-identifying males from competing in women's sports and to require member conferences to adopt a biological sex-based policy. The resolution also asks all U.S. sports governing bodies to protect women's sports for biological women and girls.

This concurrent resolution expresses support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which promotes women's health, family values, and national sovereignty in lawmaking. It urges the U.S. to rejoin the declaration, affirming commitments to women's health, the dignity of life, and the family unit. The resolution aims to prevent international promotion of abortion and defend the rights of countries to enact policies aligned with these values. It also commits to ensuring that U.S. foreign policy does not include funding or lobbying for abortion.

This bill instructs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to acquire a statue of Benjamin Franklin by December 31, 2025, and place it in a publicly accessible location within the U.S. Capitol by December 31, 2026. The statue's placement must allow viewing during Capitol Visitor Center tours.

The "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025" permits individuals legally authorized to carry a concealed firearm in their home state to do so in any other state that allows concealed carry, provided they possess a valid photo ID and either a concealed carry permit or the legal right to carry without one in their home state. When carrying a concealed handgun in another state, individuals must adhere to the same restrictions imposed on residents of that state. This law does not override state laws regarding the issuance of concealed carry licenses or permits.

The "Build the Wall Act of 2025" redirects unspent COVID-19 relief funds to a new "Southern Border Wall Construction Fund." This fund will be used by the Department of Homeland Security to build and maintain physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The "Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act" increases penalties for obstructing immigration, border, and customs controls. It establishes new federal crimes for sharing information about law enforcement activities with the intent to further a federal crime, and for damaging or evading border control devices. The act also enhances penalties for alien smuggling when a firearm is involved and extends the statute of limitations for related offenses.

The America First Act seeks to restrict access to federal benefits and programs for certain non-citizens, including those with parole status, DACA recipients, asylum seekers, and those with temporary protected status. It modifies eligibility requirements for federal public benefits, healthcare, housing, education, and tax credits, and reduces funding for sanctuary jurisdictions. The bill also places restrictions on FEMA, Community Development Block Grants, and tax-exempt organizations regarding assistance to certain non-citizens. Additionally, it requires verification of citizenship for programs like Head Start, WIC, and school meals.

The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States, effectively eliminating the need to change clocks twice a year. It repeals the section of the Uniform Time Act that allows for standard time and adjusts time zone offsets from Greenwich Mean Time. States that previously opted out of daylight saving time would have the option to choose between the new, permanent daylight saving time or the previous standard time.

The "DRAIN THE SWAMP Act" mandates the relocation of at least 30% of Executive agency headquarters employees out of the Washington, D.C., area, adjusting their pay to the new locality and eliminating full-time telework. It also requires agencies to reduce their headquarters office space by at least 30% and to include detailed employee location and telework data in budget submissions to Congress. This act takes precedence over any conflicting laws or agreements, and prevents lawsuits challenging actions taken under it.