Legislative Activity

This Act strengthens prohibitions against foreign nationals donating to specific voter activities, including registration and get-out-the-vote efforts. It also clarifies that state and local ballot initiatives are included in the definition of an election for these purposes. Furthermore, the bill restricts the federal government from collecting or publicly releasing the identity of donors to most tax-exempt organizations, with strict penalties for unlawful disclosure.

The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability. This legislation targets aliens convicted of, admitting to, or conspiring to commit offenses involving defrauding the U.S. Government or unlawfully receiving federal, state, or local public benefits. The goal is to ensure that individuals who commit such fraud cannot enter or remain in the United States.

This resolution officially designates the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as National Veterans Small Business Week. It recognizes the significant contributions of the over 1.65 million veteran-owned small businesses to the U.S. economy. The bill supports creating a business-friendly environment and expresses appreciation for veterans' continued service through entrepreneurship.

The Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2025 establishes a new "reciprocal marketing approval" process for certain drugs, biological products, and devices already authorized in specified foreign countries or the United Kingdom. This allows for rapid approval if the product meets safety and effectiveness standards and addresses a U.S. public health need. The Secretary must act on requests within 30 days, subject to potential Congressional disapproval. This streamlined pathway aims to quickly bring proven, lifesaving treatments to the U.S. market.

The Pay Our Military Act of 2025 ensures that active duty and reserve military personnel continue to receive pay and essential allowances if Congress has not passed the full budget for fiscal year 2026 by the start of that year. This legislation provides automatic continuing appropriations to cover military salaries, support staff, and necessary contractor payments during any funding lapse. The authority granted by this Act is set to terminate on September 30, 2026, or sooner if a comprehensive budget is enacted. Furthermore, the provisions of this Act are made retroactively effective as of September 30, 2025.

This resolution officially designates the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week." It serves to recognize and commend the workers in the coal industry for their vital contributions to American energy security and economic stability. The bill also highlights coal's historical importance and its continued role in providing reliable, affordable electricity.

This resolution condemns attacks against federal law enforcement officers operating in Illinois and criticizes state and local policies perceived as obstructing federal immigration enforcement. It expresses strong disapproval of local governments for failing to control soaring violent crime rates, particularly in Chicago. The measure reaffirms the federal government's exclusive authority over immigration and supports prosecuting those who interfere with federal agents.

This bill officially designates the section of H Street Northwest between Connecticut Avenue Northwest and Vermont Avenue Northwest in Washington, D.C., as "Charlie Kirk Patriot Way." The legislation mandates that all official references to this area be updated to the new name. Furthermore, the District of Columbia is required to install four new street signs reflecting this designation.

The Pay Our Military Act of 2025 ensures that members of the Armed Forces, along with essential Department of Defense civilian personnel and contractors, continue to receive pay and allowances in fiscal year 2026 if regular appropriations are not enacted. This measure provides temporary, continuing funding to support active service members. This authority automatically terminates upon the enactment of a new appropriations law or by January 1, 2027.

This resolution formally condemns the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel of October 7, 2023, and supports Israel's right to self-defense. It further condemns antisemitic and destructive protests within the United States. Ultimately, the resolution calls for an outcome that ensures Israel's survival, eliminates Hamas's ability to operate, and secures the release of all remaining hostages.

The Eliminate Shutdowns Act establishes an automatic, 14-day continuing funding mechanism that renews every two weeks to prevent federal government shutdowns when Congress fails to pass a full budget. This default funding keeps essential programs operational at prior-year levels until a new appropriation is enacted. The law specifies how this temporary spending is accounted for against final budgets and sets the effective date for these new rules as September 30, 2025.

The Stop ANTIFA Act of 2025 officially designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization based on findings that the group engages in organized political violence and intimidation. This legislation mandates a comprehensive national strategy, led by the Joint Terrorism Task Force, to investigate, disrupt, and prosecute individuals and networks supporting such domestic terrorism. Furthermore, the bill prioritizes funding for local law enforcement to combat these threats and directs the Treasury Department to dismantle financial support structures.

The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 ensures that public colleges receiving federal funding must grant religious student organizations the same rights, benefits, and privileges afforded to all other student groups. This prevents institutions from denying resources or penalizing religious groups based on their beliefs, practices, speech, leadership selection, or conduct standards. Essentially, the bill mandates equal treatment for all student organizations on campus to maintain federal funding eligibility.

The Chloe Cole Act prohibits healthcare professionals from participating in the "chemical or surgical mutilation" of minors, broadly defined to include puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries intended to alter sex characteristics. This bill establishes a federal private right of action allowing individuals harmed by these procedures as minors to sue providers, regardless of when the procedure occurred. The Act also sets specific exceptions for treatments related to verifiable disorders of sexual development and establishes a long statute of limitations for filing lawsuits.

This resolution expresses support for designating October 14, 2025, as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk." It formally honors Kirk's legacy as a champion of free speech, civic education, and individual liberty through his work with Turning Point USA and his writing. The resolution encourages citizens and organizations nationwide to observe this day through activities promoting faith, liberty, and democracy.

The Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement Act (FIRE Act) prohibits federal agencies from enacting or enforcing any rules that limit firearm magazine capacity. Furthermore, this Act voids all existing state and local laws that attempt to restrict, prohibit, or penalize individuals based on a firearm magazine's capacity. These provisions take effect 30 days after the bill is enacted into law.

The Retirement Freedom Act grants individuals the option to actively decline their Medicare Part A coverage, even if they are otherwise qualified. This allows beneficiaries to delay enrollment without penalty if they choose to opt in later. Furthermore, opting out of Part A will not require individuals to forgo their Social Security retirement or disability benefits.

The DECLINE Act mandates that federal agencies must immediately deactivate and collect all government charge cards from separating employees, including removing them from digital wallets. Agencies must establish clear policies to ensure these cards are returned and accounts are closed upon separation. Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will annually audit agency compliance with these new deactivation procedures.

The Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act of 2025 establishes a national policy favoring traditional and classical architectural styles for new federal public buildings to ensure they are inspiring and command public respect. The Act mandates that the GSA prioritize these preferred styles, especially in Washington D.C., and requires significant community input in the design process. Furthermore, it sets up new GSA requirements, including specialized training and the creation of a Senior Advisor role, to enforce these architectural standards.

The CLEAN DC Act, officially the Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act, seeks to completely repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. This action effectively nullifies all changes made by the 2022 Act, restoring the previous legal standards regarding policing and justice in DC.