Legislative Activity

The Restoring Equal Opportunity Act seeks to eliminate the use of "disparate-impact liability" in federal law. This bill specifically prohibits lawsuits claiming employment or housing discrimination based on disparate impact, meaning challenges against seemingly neutral policies that disproportionately harm protected groups are no longer permitted. Furthermore, the Act nullifies specific prior Presidential approvals of regulations related to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Not A Trusted Organization Act (NATO Act) declares that U.S. membership in NATO is no longer in the national interest due to changes in European security and disproportionate U.S. contributions. This bill mandates the President to formally begin the process of withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty within 30 days of enactment. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of any federal funds for contributions to NATO's common budgets or investment programs.

The Allied Burden Sharing Report Act requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual, unclassified report to Congress detailing allied defense spending and contributions. This report must specify each covered nation's defense budget as both a dollar amount and a percentage of its GDP. The goal is to ensure transparency regarding allied commitments to shared global defense efforts against major competitors.

The NATO Burden Sharing Report Act requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual, detailed report to Congress regarding allied contributions to collective defense. This report must outline each NATO member's defense spending, operational commitments, and industrial capacity. The goal is to ensure all allies are meeting their fair share of security responsibilities as threats evolve.

This resolution supports designating June as "Fidelity Month" to encourage the United States to rededicate itself to the core values of faith, family, and patriotism. Congress believes these traditional values are essential for national cohesion and addressing current societal challenges. The designation serves as an annual call for citizens to recommit to these foundational bonds.

The Open America's Waters Act aims to modernize U.S. maritime law by repealing outdated restrictions on which vessels can engage in coastwise trade. This legislation simplifies the requirements for obtaining coastwise endorsements for vessels operating in U.S. waters. The Coast Guard is mandated to issue new regulations within 90 days to ensure all newly eligible vessels meet current safety and security standards. Overall, the Act cleans up numerous specific references and repeals the section detailing the loss of trade privileges.

This resolution formally condemns former FBI Director James B. Comey for allegedly inciting violence against President Donald J. Trump through a social media post. Congress views this action as a dangerous threat to the President's security while abroad. Furthermore, the resolution demands investigations into Comey's actions and urges that he be permanently barred from future federal employment.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's intent to disapprove and nullify the Federal Trade Commission's recently finalized "Negative Option Rule." The rule specifically targeted automatic subscription renewal practices that charge consumers unless they actively cancel. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this resolution ensures the FTC's new regulation will have no legal effect.

The Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act streamlines the regulatory pathway for biosimilar biological products by simplifying application requirements and clarifying the criteria for automatic interchangeability. This legislation sets a specific transition date after enactment to determine when newly licensed biosimilars are deemed interchangeable with their reference products. Furthermore, it protects existing exclusivity periods and mandates the Secretary to update all relevant FDA guidance documents within 18 months.

This Act authorizes the conveyance of approximately 24 acres of specified Federal land within the Dixie National Forest to the Town of Brian Head, Utah, at no cost. The transfer is effective immediately upon enactment of the law. Following the conveyance, the Secretary must update the official boundary of the Dixie National Forest to exclude the transferred parcel.

The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency and accountability within agricultural checkoff programs. This bill establishes strict new rules prohibiting checkoff boards from using funds for lobbying or engaging in anticompetitive behavior. It mandates public disclosure of all spending records and requires regular audits by the Department of Agriculture's Inspector General to ensure compliance.

The Energy Freedom Act primarily focuses on repealing a wide array of existing federal tax credits and deductions related to energy efficiency, clean energy production, and clean vehicle purchases. This legislation systematically eliminates numerous incentives within the Internal Revenue Code, such as credits for residential clean energy, new and used clean vehicles, and various clean electricity and fuel production incentives. Most of these significant repeals and associated technical cleanups are scheduled to take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Interstate Obscenity Definition Act updates federal law by establishing a specific, three-part test to define "obscene" visual content, focusing on prurient interest and lack of serious value. This legislation clarifies the standard for obscenity in pictures and graphic files across interstate communications. Additionally, it makes technical adjustments to existing communication laws, including changes regarding harassing phone calls.

The App Store Accountability Act establishes new federal rules for large app stores and developers regarding user age verification and parental consent. It mandates that covered app stores must accurately determine user age and secure verifiable parental consent for minors before they can access or download apps. The law grants the FTC enforcement authority and allows states to sue violators, while providing developers a safe harbor if they rely on the age data provided by the app store.

The Liberating Incandescent Technology Act of 2025 (LIT Act) primarily makes technical updates to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act concerning general service lamps. This involves renumbering definitions and updating cross-references throughout the relevant sections of the law. The bill also officially cancels several previous Department of Energy rules related to energy conservation standards for these lamps.

The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 amends the Energy Act of 2020, updating the definition of critical minerals to include critical materials designated by the Secretary of Energy. This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to update the list of critical minerals within 45 days of a new critical material designation.

This bill proposes to repeal the Open Meetings Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025. By striking down this temporary law, the legislation restores the previous rules regarding open meetings exactly as they were before the 2025 emergency amendment was enacted.

The Aid Accountability Act of 2025 establishes strict penalties for violations related to the proper use of foreign assistance funds. Federal employees who knowingly violate these rules face termination and permanent ineligibility for future government employment, in addition to restitution. Recipients of federal funds found in violation will be barred from receiving future federal funding. The Secretary of State is responsible for determining violations and reporting final decisions to Congress within 60 days.

The Fairness for Stay-at-Home Parents Act amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to clarify rules regarding intermittent leave for the birth of a child. It also establishes a new requirement for employers to notify employees taking birth-related FMLA leave that they may not be required to repay health insurance premiums if they choose not to return to work. This legislation aims to provide greater clarity and protection for parents utilizing FMLA after welcoming a new child.

The No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act prohibits federal employees from using paid work hours to conduct any union business or activities. This legislation eliminates the practice of "official time" for labor organization duties, requiring employees to perform all union-related work outside of their scheduled duty hours.