Legislative Activity

The Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess and report on terrorist threats to the U.S. posed by individuals in Syria linked to foreign terrorist organizations. This assessment will evaluate the origin, affiliations, and the Department of Homeland Security's capabilities to identify, track, and mitigate these threats, ensuring congressional oversight through required reports and briefings.

The Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2025 increases accountability for health care providers working at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. It clarifies liability for non-VA providers, mandates revocation for repeat offenders, and requires notification of negligence to state licensing entities and the National Practitioner Data Bank. The Act also requires the VA to publish a clear explanation of individuals' rights and addresses accountability for VA physicians accused of negligence or malpractice.

The "Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act" or the "SAVES Act" establishes a five-year pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations that provide service dogs to veterans with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions such as PTSD. The grants, up to $2,000,000 each, will support the planning, development, and management of service dog programs, ensuring veterans receive these dogs at no cost and are informed of available VA benefits. The VA will also provide veterinary insurance for the service dogs. $10,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each of the five fiscal years following the establishment of the pilot program.

The "Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025" ensures that the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot deny a veteran's benefits claim solely for missing a medical examination. This bill requires the VA to consider other factors and evidence when a veteran misses an exam, preventing automatic claim denials.

The "Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025" increases the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, effective December 1, 2025. The percentage increase will match the increase in Social Security benefits. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to publish the adjusted rates in the Federal Register.

The "Protecting Military Assets Act of 2025" amends immigration law to deem individuals inadmissible to the U.S. and deportable if they have committed offenses related to unauthorized entry onto military, naval, or coast guard property, as defined under existing criminal code.

The Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to deliver a report to Congress within 60 days, detailing the number of individuals in the United States who were granted parole under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans, or any other parole program under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and who have committed crimes in the United States. This report must include the nationalities of the criminals and any ties to terrorist or transnational criminal organizations.

The "Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2025" aims to protect unaccompanied alien children by establishing stricter vetting standards for sponsors, including background checks for all adults in the household and mandatory home visits. It also requires retroactive vetting of past sponsors and detailed monthly reports to Congress on the placement and well-being of these children. The goal is to prevent human trafficking and ensure the safety of unaccompanied migrant children placed with sponsors in the United States.

The CARTEL Act of 2025 mandates U.S. Customs and Border Protection to publish detailed monthly reports on various border security operational statistics, including alien encounters, drug seizures, and terrorist watchlist matches. It also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an annual report to Congress assessing attempts by foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations to infiltrate the United States.

The Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Defense to include a sports physical, electrocardiogram, and comprehensive blood work as part of the annual health assessment for armed forces members, beginning in 2026. This blood work includes a comprehensive metabolic panel and complete blood count, with additional tests as needed, along with any legally required tests or evaluations. The goal of this act is to ensure comprehensive health monitoring for service members.

The "Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2025" allows Byrne JAG funds to be used for programs that combat human trafficking. This will provide additional resources to law enforcement agencies and organizations working to fight sex trafficking.