Legislative Activity

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.

The Drone Integration and Zoning Act updates federal airspace rules by redefining the lowest altitude zones, clarifying the FAA's authority, and explicitly preserving significant regulatory power for state, local, and Tribal governments over low-altitude drone operations and physical take-off/landing sites. The legislation also streamlines rules for commercial drone delivery services and mandates greater local government involvement in future drone traffic management planning. Ultimately, this Act seeks to balance federal airspace management with local control over property rights and community safety concerns near the ground.

The SHIELD U Act grants authorized federal, state, and local agencies the power to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drones posing a threat to commercial airports and public safety. It establishes protocols for testing and deploying counter-drone technology, including electronic jamming equipment, in coordination with the FCC and NTIA. Furthermore, the bill mandates that commercial airports develop comprehensive tactical response plans for drone threats and authorizes federal agencies to contract for drone defense services. This legislation aims to enhance security against dangerous unmanned aircraft while respecting constitutional rights and preserving traditional police powers.

The Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025 voids specific past and proposed HUD rules related to "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing" (AFFH). The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for creating or maintaining federal databases that map racial or housing disparities. Finally, it mandates a consultation process between HUD and local officials to develop recommendations on meeting Fair Housing Act goals without new federal regulations.

The Abolish TSA Act of 2025 mandates the complete termination of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within three years of enactment. This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to privatize all commercial airport security operations and transfer TSA's surface transportation functions to the Department of Transportation. A reorganization plan must be submitted to Congress within 90 days, establishing a new Office of Aviation Security Oversight within the FAA to regulate security standards. Congress will utilize a fast-tracked joint resolution process to approve this reorganization plan.

The SNAP Reform and Upward Mobility Act of 2025 aims to overhaul how the U.S. measures poverty by incorporating the value of non-cash federal benefits into a new, more comprehensive calculation. Additionally, the bill significantly tightens work requirements for SNAP recipients, increases the financial responsibility of states for program administration, and imposes stricter penalties for retailer fraud. These combined measures seek to promote self-sufficiency while providing a clearer picture of economic need across the country.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify a recent rule issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) concerning the Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and the Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit. Congress is effectively rejecting the specific guidance the IRS published regarding these clean energy tax incentives. If passed, this action would prevent the new IRS rule from taking effect.

The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025 allows private-sector employees to voluntarily choose paid compensatory time off instead of overtime wages, provided certain conditions are met. This option is subject to accrual limits, mandatory payouts for unused time, and specific employer notice requirements. The bill also establishes new penalties for employers who mismanage this compensatory time and mandates a five-year sunset provision.

The Restraining Judicial Insurrectionist Act of 2025 establishes special procedures for lawsuits challenging executive branch actions. When a lawsuit seeks to block a major executive or presidential order, a special three-judge panel must be convened instead of a single judge. This panel requires a majority vote to issue any temporary or permanent injunction against the executive branch.

The Stop CARB Act of 2025 aims to centralize federal control over emission standards for off-road engines and vehicles by immediately repealing all state authority to set or enforce their own rules in this area. This legislation also eliminates the ability for other states to adopt California's stricter new motor vehicle emission standards. In essence, the bill strips states of their power to create pollution regulations that exceed federal requirements for specific engine types and vehicles.

The AMERICA Act aims to increase transparency and competition in the digital advertising market by imposing strict ownership separation requirements on large industry players. It establishes new fiduciary duties for digital advertising brokers, requiring them to act in their customers' best interests and provide detailed execution data upon request. The bill also mandates public routing disclosures and grants the Attorney General enforcement power, including the ability to seek damages and oversee required divestitures.

The Forest Service Accountability Act requires the President to nominate the Chief of the Forest Service, subject to Senate confirmation. Nominees must possess significant experience in forest and natural resource management. Furthermore, the nomination must be jointly referred to both the Senate Agriculture and Energy Committees for review.

The One Agency Act consolidates federal antitrust enforcement authority entirely within the Department of Justice (DOJ), eliminating the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) role in this area. This restructuring transfers all FTC antitrust functions, personnel, and assets to the DOJ's Antitrust Division to streamline enforcement and reduce redundancy. The bill makes extensive technical amendments across various laws to replace FTC references with the Attorney General. All changes take effect at the start of the first full fiscal year beginning at least 90 days after enactment.

The LIBERATE Act establishes the Regulatory Oversight and Review Task Force to identify and recommend the modification or repeal of federal regulations that hinder economic competitiveness, increase costs, or slow down critical domestic industries. This Task Force, composed of government officials and private sector experts, will gather public input and issue regular reports to Congress. The bill also creates an expedited congressional process for enacting the Task Force's recommendations for outright regulatory repeal.

The Basin Fund Preservation Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy to create a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) addressing the financial impacts of the July 2024 Record of Decision on the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund. This agreement must develop a plan to ensure the Fund can meet its obligations for maintenance and operations, while also analyzing effects on hydropower production and endangered species. The Act ensures that this process does not bypass existing administrative procedural requirements.

The Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act mandates the complete shutdown of the Federal Reserve System, including the Board of Governors and all Federal Reserve banks, one year after enactment. During this transition, the Chairman manages the wind-down process before assets are sold off by the OMB Director. Any remaining funds after debts are settled will be transferred to the U.S. Treasury General Fund.

The "Move the ICC Out of NYC Act of 2025" directs the U.S. Ambassador to the UN to negotiate an agreement that would prohibit the International Criminal Court (ICC) from using UN facilities located in the United States. This bill asserts that the ICC, which the U.S. has not joined and over which it claims no authority, should not have an office within the United Nations headquarters in New York. The negotiations for this agreement must begin within 30 days of the opening of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.