Legislative Activity

The Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act aims to shift federal contracting away from strict reliance on specific educational degrees. This legislation requires federal agencies to provide written justification if they impose minimum education requirements in contract solicitations. The Office of Management and Budget will issue guidance to ensure these requirements are necessary and to encourage the use of skills-based alternatives. These new rules will take effect 15 months after the bill is enacted.

The Tax Fairness for Abuse Survivors Act amends tax code to establish a new procedure allowing victims of domestic violence or abuse to seek relief from joint tax liability. This provision protects a spouse from liability for tax understatements caused by the abusive partner if they meet specific conditions related to the abuse. The law also ensures the privacy of the victim seeking relief by limiting the information shared with the other spouse.

The American Hemp Protection Act of 2025 aims to repeal specific amendments made to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 concerning hemp. This legislation will take effect on November 12, 2025.

This resolution formally censures Representative Cory Mills due to numerous allegations concerning conflicts of interest related to his business dealings, potential misrepresentations on financial disclosures and military awards, and reports of assault and threats. As a result of this conduct, the resolution mandates his immediate removal from the House Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The censure requires the Speaker to publicly read the resolution in the well of the House.

The Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025 amends existing law to recognize economic harm caused by foreign activities as a trigger for fishery disaster declarations. This allows the Secretary of Commerce to declare a disaster if foreign actions, such as predatory pricing or market distortion, negatively impact the viability of American fisheries. Governors and tribal leaders must now document these foreign activities when requesting federal assistance.

The Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act establishes a new federal crime prohibiting medical professionals from knowingly providing specific gender-related medical treatments to minors under 18, with penalties up to ten years in prison. This legislation also prohibits Medicare from covering these treatments for minors and bans the use of all federal funds for such care. Exceptions to the prohibition apply only when treating a diagnosed disorder of sex development.

The No DEI in DC Act prohibits the District of Columbia government from engaging in or funding diversity, equity, or inclusion (DEI) practices, including mandatory training based on certain ideologies. The bill also mandates the abolition of numerous existing offices and commissions focused on specific demographic groups or equity initiatives. Furthermore, it establishes a private right of action allowing individuals to sue for violations of the Act, with mandatory minimum damages awarded upon a successful claim.

This resolution formally censures Representative Ilhan Omar for public comments made following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which the House deems to have blamed the victim for his own death. As part of this formal reprimand, the resolution requires Representative Omar to be publicly censured on the House floor. Furthermore, it mandates her immediate removal from both the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.

The Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 establishes an automatic continuing appropriations mechanism to fund federal operations if Congress fails to pass a budget by the start of the new fiscal year. This automatic funding begins at 94% of the previous year's level and decreases by one percentage point every 90 days until a formal budget is enacted. This measure ensures essential government functions continue while discouraging prolonged budget impasses.

This resolution authorizes the use of the U.S. Capitol rotunda for a lying in honor ceremony for the late Charles James Kirk. Kirk is recognized as a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and youth political engagement. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate will oversee the necessary arrangements for the event.

The No More Missing Children Act establishes the Unaccompanied Alien Child Anti-Trafficking Program to safeguard unaccompanied minors released from government custody. This program mandates rigorous vetting of sponsors, continuous GPS monitoring, mandatory DNA collection, and frequent unannounced home inspections. The goal is to prevent trafficking, disappearance, or loss of these children by ensuring their placement is safe and continuously monitored.

The Protecting Girls’ Sports for Military Kids Act prohibits male students from participating on female sports teams at schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). This legislation establishes clear biological definitions for "male" and "female" within the context of DoDEA athletic programs. The goal is to ensure that sports designated for female students are exclusively for those who meet the defined biological criteria.

The Halting Online Nonconsensual Offenses in the Ranks Act (HONOR Act) updates the Uniform Code of Military Justice to specifically prohibit the wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images, including deepfakes, by service members. This section clarifies the conditions under which sharing authentic or digitally forged intimate images of adults or minors constitutes an offense, focusing on lack of consent and intent to harm. The Act also establishes specific exceptions for law enforcement, legal proceedings, and educational purposes, while strictly defining consent.

This Act prohibits the use of Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) funds for instruction or materials related to Critical Race Theory (CRT). It also bans most Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEIA) offices, roles, and specific training programs within DoDEA schools. The Secretary of Defense is tasked with enforcement, which includes disciplinary action for intentional violations and establishing a formal complaint process for parents.

This bill mandates that appointments to the U.S. Military Service Academies (West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force Academy) must be based on a standardized "candidate composite score" heavily weighted toward academics. The legislation explicitly prohibits the consideration of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or religion during the admissions process. Furthermore, each service must report detailed annual data to Congress regarding the minimum scores and any waivers granted.

The Restoring Merit in the Military Act mandates that all Department of Defense personnel decisions, including hiring, promotion, and assignments, must be based exclusively on individual merit, fitness, and performance. This legislation strictly prohibits the consideration of race or ethnicity in these actions. A narrow exception allows for demographic considerations only for specific, mission-critical assignments in foreign environments, which must be reported to Congress.

The Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act reforms federal hiring by limiting agencies' ability to mandate college degrees for competitive service cybersecurity positions. Agencies can only require specific education if mandated by local law or if the education directly proves necessary job skills. This legislation also requires the Office of Personnel Management to track and report on education standards and hiring outcomes for these critical roles.

The No Appointments by Rogue Judges Act amends federal law concerning temporary appointments for United States Attorneys. This legislation clarifies that temporary service automatically terminates when the time limits specified in Section 3346 expire. Additionally, the Act repeals subsection (d) of Section 546 of title 28 of the U.S. Code, removing an existing provision related to U.S. Attorney vacancies.

The Gender-Affirming Child Abuse Prevention Act establishes a federal civil right of action allowing individuals to sue medical providers for gender-related medical treatments received while under the age of 18. Successful plaintiffs can recover actual damages plus $250,000 in statutory damages for each instance of treatment. The bill provides a detailed definition of "gender-related medical treatment" while explicitly excluding certain medical care for individuals with disorders of sex development.

The Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025 directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study the feasibility of using distributed ledger technology—a secure, shared digital record system—to improve the delivery and security of veterans' benefits. This study must assess how this technology could enhance claims processing, reduce fraud, and increase accountability within the VA system. The resulting report will outline findings, potential benefits and risks, and recommend next steps, including any necessary legislative changes.