Legislative Activity

The "Ensuring Coast Guard Readiness Act" permits the President to waive the requirement that Coast Guard vessels be built in U.S. shipyards under specific conditions. These conditions include national security interests, construction in NATO or mutual defense treaty countries within the Indo-Pacific region, and lower construction costs. The President must notify Congress 30 days before any contract is made under this exception. The Commandant must certify that the foreign shipyard is not owned or operated by a Chinese company or a multinational company based in China before construction can begin.

This resolution reaffirms the vital economic and strategic importance of the Panama Canal to United States national security. It expresses concern over the growing influence of the People's Republic of China in the canal's infrastructure, citing potential risks to the waterway's neutrality. The bill urges the administration to take necessary measures to protect the canal and uphold the terms of the Neutrality Treaty.

The Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025 establishes a federal right to transport knives across state lines, ensuring travelers are protected from conflicting state and local laws. Provided the knives are stored in accordance with specific safety requirements, individuals may transport them during interstate journeys without fear of arrest or detention. This legislation also allows individuals to assert these protections in court and provides legal recourse against authorities who violate these rights.

The SHUSH Act (Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act) removes firearm silencers from the definition of "firearms" under federal law, effectively eliminating the associated $200 tax, registration requirements, and federal oversight. The bill also preempts state and local laws that impose taxes or registration on silencers and removes existing sentencing enhancements for their use in crimes.

The Achieving Choice in Education (ACE) Act expands the flexibility and tax benefits of 529 education savings accounts by allowing funds to cover a wider range of K-12 and homeschool expenses while doubling the annual withdrawal limit. Additionally, the bill incentivizes the adoption of state-level school choice programs by conditioning the federal tax-exempt status of state and local bonds on the implementation of such policies.

The Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act seeks to codify the "Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance" policy into federal law, preventing future presidential administrations from reversing it. The bill prohibits the use of U.S. federal funds for foreign and domestic nongovernmental organizations that perform, promote, or provide financial support for abortion services. By establishing these permanent restrictions, the legislation aims to ensure that U.S. global health assistance is not used to facilitate abortion-related activities.

The Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the use of tax-advantaged health accounts—including HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs—for abortion expenses, with limited exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or medical necessity. Under this bill, using these funds for non-excluded abortions would no longer qualify for tax-free treatment and would be subject to tax penalties. These changes are set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025 amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit taxpayers from claiming abortion costs as deductible medical expenses. Exceptions are provided for cases involving rape, incest, or when a physician certifies that the procedure is necessary to save the life of the mother.

The Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025 seeks to repeal Section 248 of title 18 of the U.S. Code. This legislation would eliminate federal criminal penalties for obstructing access to reproductive health clinics or damaging clinic property. If enacted, the bill would also apply to all pending and future prosecutions related to these activities.

The Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act amends current law to strip the President of the authority to unilaterally designate or expand national monuments. Instead, the bill requires explicit congressional approval for the establishment or extension of any national monument.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill mandates that states establish procedures to verify citizenship status, remove noncitizens from voter rolls, and share information with federal agencies to ensure election integrity. Additionally, it introduces criminal penalties for registering ineligible individuals and establishes a private right of action against election officials who fail to enforce these citizenship requirements.

The "America First Act" proposes comprehensive restrictions on federal benefit eligibility, health care, housing, and financial aid for various categories of non-citizens. The bill mandates stricter citizenship verification for public programs, reduces federal funding for sanctuary jurisdictions, and limits the use of federal grants by tax-exempt organizations to support certain non-citizen groups. Additionally, it adjusts tax credit requirements and prohibits FEMA from using funds for specific immigration-related assistance.