Legislative Activity

This bill, the "Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act," eliminates federal contracting preferences and goals based on race, ethnicity, or gender for small businesses. It repeals existing programs like the 8(a) Business Development program and revises transportation and energy contracting requirements. Ultimately, the legislation prohibits all federal agencies from considering race, ethnicity, or sex when awarding government contracts or grants.

The Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act proposes amending the Fair Labor Standards Act to exclude medical residents from the definition of "employee." This change would remove federal minimum wage and overtime protections for residents participating in postgraduate medical training programs. The bill also includes a provision to repeal a section of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should shift its focus from multilateral security partnerships to prioritizing bilateral security arrangements. It argues that major multilateral institutions no longer serve U.S. interests and advocates for withdrawing support from agreements that undermine American goals. The bill asserts that bilateral agreements offer greater leverage and better protect U.S. interests.

The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2026 aims to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. It expands the Department of Energy's authority over nuclear activities, particularly off federal sites, and establishes the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad program to support private sector testing and demonstration. Additionally, the bill facilitates the use of surplus plutonium for advanced reactor fuel and allows federal power marketing administrations to purchase nuclear-generated electricity.

The SAFE Act extends and reforms key foreign surveillance authorities under Section 702 of FISA through 2028 while significantly strengthening privacy protections for Americans. It mandates strict warrant requirements for the FBI to access U.S. persons' communications collected under this authority and introduces sweeping reforms across FISA to increase judicial oversight, transparency, and accountability for government misuse of surveillance powers. Furthermore, the bill bans intelligence agencies from purchasing Americans' sensitive data from commercial brokers without a court order.

The Protecting Access to American Products Act establishes a streamlined process for granting temporary waivers to coastwise shipping requirements when compliant vessels are unavailable. This legislation ensures that businesses can transport essential goods by allowing the use of non-compliant vessels under specific, time-limited conditions. It also mandates strict agency response deadlines and requires transparent reporting to Congress regarding all waiver requests and approvals.

The 21st Century Worker Act establishes a standardized, three-part framework for classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors. By mandating clear classification criteria, requiring formal worker elections for ambiguous roles, and aligning federal labor and tax laws, the bill aims to provide greater certainty for both businesses and the modern workforce.

The National Constitutional Carry Act establishes a nationwide right for eligible citizens to carry firearms in public for self-defense. This legislation prohibits state and local governments from imposing criminal or civil penalties on the public carry of firearms, effectively invalidating existing local restrictions that conflict with this federal standard.

The PIONEER Act establishes a federal regulatory sandbox program designed to foster innovation by allowing businesses to temporarily test new products or services under limited waivers from federal regulations. Managed by a newly created Office of Federal Regulatory Relief, the program requires rigorous consumer protection disclosures and risk assessments to ensure public safety. Additionally, the Act creates a streamlined process for Congress to review and potentially repeal federal rules that are identified as outdated or unnecessary based on the results of these sandbox tests.

The Upper Price River Watershed Project Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 124.23 acres of specified Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land to the City of Price, Utah. This transfer is explicitly for the City's use for defined public purposes, overriding standard land disposal regulations. The conveyance is contingent upon a request from the City and is subject to any existing legal rights on the property.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's recent rule regarding the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan. If enacted, this disapproval would nullify the submitted rule, preventing it from taking effect.

The SAFE Act is a comprehensive legislative reform of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) designed to strengthen privacy protections for U.S. persons. It imposes stricter oversight, warrant requirements, and accountability measures on government surveillance, while closing loopholes regarding the purchase of personal data from commercial brokers. Additionally, the bill mandates increased transparency and reporting to ensure greater public and congressional scrutiny of intelligence activities.

The Count the Crimes to Cut Act mandates a comprehensive accounting of all federal criminal offenses, both statutory and regulatory. It requires the Attorney General and numerous federal agencies to report detailed information on these crimes, including penalties and prosecution history. Finally, the bill mandates the creation of public, online indexes for all identified criminal offenses.

The Balance the Highway Trust Fund Act establishes annual spending limits for federal-aid highway programs based on projected Highway Trust Fund receipts. It also imposes a new spending cap on the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund. These limitations dictate how much the government can legally commit to highway and transit projects each fiscal year. The provisions of the Act are set to take effect on October 1, 2027.

The Historic Roadways Protection Act prohibits the Department of Interior from using federal funds to finalize or implement certain travel management plans in Utah until the Secretary of Interior certifies that all R. S. 2477 cases have been resolved. This prohibition applies to new travel management plans for specific areas, as well as the implementation of certain existing travel management plans, within the state. R. S. 2477 cases refer to legal disputes between Utah and the federal government regarding rights-of-way.

This bill, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act), mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It also establishes a federal requirement for voters to present a photo ID containing a citizenship indicator when casting a ballot in federal elections. Furthermore, the legislation requires states to implement ongoing programs to verify and remove non-citizens from voter rolls.

This bill, the Terminate Unaccountable Spending, Abuse, Deception, and Fraud Act, proposes the immediate termination of the United States African Development Foundation. It repeals the foundational act establishing the Foundation and makes necessary conforming amendments across existing federal laws.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on installing a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam. The system aims to improve hydropower generation by managing cold water releases and preventing the spread of invasive species. If feasible and agreed upon by power contractors, the Secretary may proceed with construction.

The Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act provides an option for individuals with certain terminal illnesses to receive disability insurance benefits immediately, without the standard waiting period, though at a reduced benefit amount. The bill also prohibits receiving Social Security disability benefits concurrently with unemployment compensation. Furthermore, it increases the Commissioner's flexibility in collecting benefit overpayments and requires Congressional approval for adding new conditions to the Compassionate Allowance list.

This Act authorizes the President to issue letters of marque and reprisal against cartels deemed an extraordinary threat to national security. These letters empower private entities to seize cartel members and assets outside U.S. territory. Issuance is contingent upon the recipient posting a sufficient security bond.