Legislative Activity

The Medical Supply Sanctions Act of 2025 mandates the President to prohibit the export of all FDA-approved drugs and prosthetics to the Russian Federation. This ban remains in effect until the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that Russia has completely ceased its military operations and withdrawn all forces from Ukraine.

The Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act introduces a new aggravating factor for the federal death penalty. This factor applies when an illegal alien is convicted of killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a U.S. citizen. This amendment aims to enhance penalties for specific violent crimes committed by undocumented individuals against American citizens.

The SAVES Act establishes a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations that provide service dogs to eligible veterans. These grants, up to $\$2,000,000$ each, will fund the training and provision of service dogs for veterans with qualifying conditions like PTSD or TBI. The bill also extends the expiration date for certain limits on veterans' pension payments until February 2033.

The Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025 prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran's claim for benefits solely because the veteran failed to appear for a scheduled medical examination. This ensures that missing one required exam appointment will not automatically result in the outright rejection of the entire benefits application. The VA must still process the claim using other available evidence.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating **September 25th** as **National Stop SuiSilence Day**. The bill emphasizes that open conversation is crucial for reducing the stigma surrounding suicide and preventing loss of life. It encourages individuals, communities, and the government to actively engage in suicide prevention awareness and action on this designated day.

The Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2025 aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the VA benefits claims process. It mandates internal feedback for employees causing unnecessary claim delays and requires a study of past legal opinions to ensure consistent decision-making. Furthermore, the bill establishes new quality assurance programs and mandatory training at the Board of Veterans Appeals to reduce errors and improve the quality of decisions sent back for rework.

The Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act aims to standardize gaming regulations for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribes in Texas. This bill ensures these two Tribes are regulated consistently under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, just like all other Tribes nationwide. It achieves this by removing confusing, outdated language specific to Texas and fully applying existing federal gaming laws to their operations.

The Critical Businesses Preparedness Act establishes a new 30% tax credit for critical businesses, such as hospitals and grocery stores, that install new electric generators in high-risk flood or hurricane areas. This credit is designed to incentivize essential operations to maintain power during major weather events. Taxpayers claiming this credit cannot also deduct the same generator expenses.

The Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act establishes stricter penalties for certain non-citizens who commit murder in the United States. If an inadmissible or deportable alien is convicted of first-degree murder, they will face the death penalty or life imprisonment. Similar enhanced sentencing, including life imprisonment, applies to those convicted of second-degree murder under these specific immigration grounds.

The Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive assessment of terrorist threats posed by individuals in Syria affiliated with designated terrorist organizations. This report must detail the origin, affiliation, and current monitoring capabilities regarding these individuals, as well as ongoing mitigation efforts. The findings must be submitted to relevant congressional committees within 60 days of enactment.

The Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2025 establishes new accountability measures for healthcare providers working at VA facilities. It allows patients to directly sue non-VA providers for malpractice under certain conditions and mandates the VA to revoke privileges for repeat offenders. Furthermore, the bill requires the VA to report adverse malpractice judgments against non-VA staff to state licensing boards and implement stricter professional conduct reviews for VA physicians facing multiple claims.

The Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 mandates an increase in disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and survivors. This increase, effective December 1, 2025, will match the percentage increase applied to Social Security benefits for that year. The bill also requires the VA to publish the adjusted rates according to the Social Security Administration's COLA announcement schedule.

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.