Legislative Activity

The "Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025" prevents states and local governments from imposing excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, and firearm parts if the manufacturers or dealers are engaged in interstate or foreign commerce. This act does not affect the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act.

The "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" enables individuals with valid concealed carry permits or the legal right to carry concealed firearms in their home state to do so across state lines, provided they are not federally prohibited from possessing firearms and carry a valid photo ID. This law respects private and state/local government restrictions on firearms, protects individuals from unwarranted arrest, and allows legal action for violations of these rights. It also permits concealed carry in National Parks and other federal lands open to the public and clarifies that handguns include magazines and ammunition.

The Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act mandates terrorism-related sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) and associated individuals/entities due to their involvement in terrorist activities, including the October 7, 2023, attack against Israel. It requires the President to block assets and impose visa restrictions on those affiliated with the PRC, with exceptions for national security and humanitarian reasons. Additionally, the Act directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on whether Lions Den and the PRC should be designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.

The SHARE Act of 2025 allows the FBI to share criminal history records with state licensing authorities for background checks required by interstate compacts. States can only use this information for these specific background checks and must adhere to federal regulations regarding its use and dissemination. This ensures that individuals seeking licenses or privileges to work in compact member states undergo necessary criminal history screenings. The bill defines key terms to ensure consistent interpretation and implementation across states.

The "Common Sense Air Regulations Act" nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's final rule concerning the reconsideration of national air quality standards for particulate matter. This action reverses the changes made in the Federal Register (89 Fed. Reg. 16202), effectively voiding the rule.

The Air America Act of 2025 authorizes the Director of the CIA to award payments to former employees of Air America and affiliated companies who supported the U.S. government between 1950 and 1976, or to their survivors. Eligible individuals or their survivors could receive up to $40,000 for five years of qualifying service, with additional amounts for longer service, with a cap on total awards at $60 million. The Act establishes application procedures, limitations on attorney fees, and prohibits judicial review of the Director's decisions, while also requiring regular reports to Congress on the status of the award payments. This act does not qualify anyone for federal benefits like retirement, disability, or death benefits.

This bill expresses support for the recognition of "Detransition Awareness Day" to increase understanding and support for individuals who have detransitioned or are detransitioning back to their biological sex. It calls for comprehensive mental health services, informed consent regarding the risks of sex trait modification interventions, and extended statutes of limitations for related medical malpractice claims. The bill also urges the Department of Health and Human Services to review and revise guidelines to promote ethical medical standards and protect patient rights. It encourages states to adopt similar resolutions and initiatives to support detransitioning individuals.

This bill, known as the "Correcting Guam's History in the PACT Act," amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to expand eligibility for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure. The expansion includes veterans who served in Guam between August 15, 1958, and July 31, 1980, or in American Samoa. This change makes it easier for these veterans to receive benefits for diseases linked to herbicide exposure during their service.

The LAND Act aims to protect American agricultural land by imposing reciprocal restrictions on foreign buyers, mirroring the regulations faced by U.S. citizens in the buyer's home country, and mandates reporting of sales to the Secretary of Agriculture, relevant members of Congress, and a newly established task force. This task force will monitor foreign land purchases and report findings to Congress every six months. The Act defines "home country" based on citizenship and corporate structure, prioritizing the country with the strictest agricultural land purchasing laws.

The "Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025" prohibits federal funding and support for research using human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions, while allowing for the development of new cell lines not derived from such tissue. The bill permits research on fetal tissue from miscarriages or stillbirths and amends the Public Health Service Act to redefine related terms and conditions. It also prohibits the solicitation or acquisition of human fetal tissue when the pregnancy was initiated to provide the tissue or the tissue was obtained pursuant to an induced abortion.

The Traveler's Gun Rights Act amends title 18 of the United States Code to define "State of residence" for active duty military members, their spouses, and those without a physical residence. It clarifies residency for individuals with homes in multiple states and requires background checks to include a residential address or, if not applicable, the address of a private mailbox or post office box.

The Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research on the effects of wildfire smoke exposure on wine grapes. This includes identifying smoke exposure compounds, creating standard testing methods, building a database of natural smoke compound levels, developing risk assessment tools, and studying compounds that can protect grapes from smoke. The act authorizes $6,500,000 to be appropriated each year from 2026 through 2030 for these activities.

The VOTE Act would require all election ballots to be printed in English only. States that provide ballots in languages other than English would be prohibited from receiving federal funds to administer federal elections. The act would eliminate provisions in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that previously prohibited English-only elections.

The "Crucial Communism Teaching Act" aims to educate high school students about the history and dangers of communism and similar ideologies, highlighting their contrast with American principles of freedom and democracy. It directs the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to develop a civic education curriculum and oral history resources, featuring stories from victims of communism. The curriculum will cover past and present communist regimes, focusing on human rights abuses and aggression against democratic entities. The Foundation will collaborate with education officials to implement the curriculum in high schools.

The "Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025" prevents the President and the Department of Health and Human Services from using national emergencies or public health emergencies to enact gun control measures. It also amends the Stafford Act to ensure that disaster relief efforts do not infringe on Second Amendment rights related to firearms, ammunition, and accessories.

The Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2025 outlines the distribution of revenues generated from wind and solar energy projects on federal lands, allocating percentages to the state and county where the project is located, the administration of the renewable energy program, and a newly established Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund. This fund will support the restoration and protection of habitats and recreational access affected by renewable energy development, with the Secretary of Interior managing the fund in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture. The Act mandates an annual report to Congress detailing the fund's financial activities and aims to expedite renewable energy permits. It also specifies that payments to states and counties must align with the Mineral Leasing Act.

The "Productive Public Lands Act" mandates the Secretary of the Interior to reissue and update specific Records of Decision for Bureau of Land Management field offices within 60 days. It directs the adoption of particular preferred alternatives outlined in the original decisions. The reissued documents and preferred alternatives are exempt from further environmental analysis typically required by federal laws.

The Delphi Retirees Pension Restoration Act aims to restore the full pension benefits to eligible participants and beneficiaries under specific terminated pension plans, such as the Delphi Hourly-Rate Employees Pension Plan. It mandates the recalculation of benefits to match the full vested plan benefit, provides for lump-sum payments to cover past underpayments with interest, and funds these increased benefits through existing resources. The bill also includes provisions for the tax treatment of these payments, allowing recipients to spread the income over three years.

The FISH Act of 2025 transfers authority over anadromous and catadromous fish species from the Secretary of Commerce to the Secretary of the Interior. It redefines anadromous and catadromous species within the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The Act allows for reconsideration of certain past administrative decisions and addresses administrative and legal details related to the transfer, ensuring continuity in existing legal documents, proceedings, and lawsuits. It also defines key terms like "function" and "office" to clarify the scope and implementation of the transfer.

The Stop the Cartels Act aims to combat drug and human trafficking by prioritizing intelligence gathering, blocking funds to Mexico until cooperation barriers are removed, and designating drug cartels as Special Transnational Criminal Organizations. It also stops federal grant money from going to state or local governments that don't follow federal immigration laws and modifies current immigration laws, particularly concerning the treatment of alien minors and asylum eligibility. Additionally, the act reauthorizes and modifies federal programs aimed at preventing and treating substance abuse, increasing funding for certain block grants while eliminating or phasing out several other related programs.