Legislative Activity

The Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2025 amends existing law to refine the criteria for civil actions related to the disclosure of intimate images. This bill updates the definition of who can be included in a lawsuit by adding a "competent" mental state requirement for the defendant. Furthermore, it significantly increases the maximum allowable damages in these civil cases from $\$150,000$ to $\$500,000$.

The No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act proposes to revoke the tax-exempt status for bonds issued by state or local governments designated as "sanctuary jurisdictions." A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as one that restricts its officials from sharing immigration status information or complying with federal detainers/release notifications from Homeland Security. This change would apply to bonds issued after the date the Act becomes law.

The "Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025" aims to bolster the cybersecurity of federal contractors by mandating the implementation of vulnerability disclosure programs. It directs updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) to ensure contractors can receive and address information about potential security vulnerabilities, aligning with NIST guidelines and industry best practices. Waivers are permitted for national security or research purposes, with congressional notification. The Act defines key terms to clarify its scope and application.

The "No Funds for Fascists Act" prohibits U.S. funds from assisting foreign governments found to be suppressing free speech or pressuring communication platforms to censor speech protected under the U.S. Constitution. The Secretary of State will publish determinations of which countries are supressing free speech in the Federal Register. The President can waive this prohibition for national security reasons, after consulting with Congress and submitting a detailed report. The bill defines key terms like "covered platform" and "employee acting under official authority or influence" to clarify the scope of the restrictions.

The "Alien Removal Not Resort Stays Act" terminates federal funding for FEMA's Shelter and Services Program, which provides aid to migrants. Funds will be transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE will use the funds for enforcement, detention, and removal operations.

This bill censures Representative Robert Garcia for using offensive language towards Elon Musk and inciting violence against him. Representative Garcia will be required to appear before the House of Representatives to receive the censure pronouncement, which will be read publicly by the Speaker.

The Safe Shelters Act of 2025 prohibits registered sex offenders from entering undesignated emergency shelters, requiring them to use designated shelters instead. It mandates sex offenders to notify shelter operators of their registry status and directs operators to inform them about designated shelter options. FEMA is authorized to designate Federal buildings or prisons as shelters for sex offenders during disasters and must provide information on designated shelters to all undesignated shelter operators. Violators of this act may face fines and/or imprisonment.

The "Sue VOYEURS Act" allows individuals to sue those who capture intimate images of them without their consent, provided the individual had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Victims can recover damages up to $150,000 per image, plus legal costs, and courts can issue injunctions to stop the display or disclosure of the images. This law does not apply to law enforcement with a lawful warrant. The act defines key terms such as "capture," "consent," "intimate visual depiction," and "reasonable expectation of privacy" to clarify the scope and application of the law.

The "Stop VOYEURS Act of 2025" broadens the scope of the existing video voyeurism prohibition by removing jurisdictional limitations and increasing the maximum prison sentence to 5 years. It defines specific circumstances that qualify as video voyeurism, including instances involving interstate travel, communication, or commerce related to the offense. This expansion aims to address modern challenges in prosecuting such crimes across state lines and using the internet.

The "Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act" restricts access to single-sex facilities on federal property to individuals whose biological sex corresponds to the facility's designation. Biological sex is defined as the biological determination of male or female, based on reproductive systems. Exceptions are provided for emergency medical personnel and law enforcement officers in specific situations. "Single-sex facilities" are defined as restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms.

The "Stop the Invasion of Women's Spaces Act" prohibits federal funding to any entity that allows individuals into single-sex facilities (like restrooms or locker rooms) that do not align with their biological sex, defined as whether they produce sperm or eggs. Exceptions are provided for emergency medical personnel and law enforcement.

The "Prison Rape Prevention Act of 2025" mandates that the Bureau of Prisons house and transport prisoners based on biological sex. It defines biological sex as the natural reproductive system of male or female individuals, even with developmental or genetic anomalies. The bill prohibits the Bureau of Prisons from providing or funding gender-related medical treatments, with specific exclusions for certain disorders of sex development or ambiguous biological sex characteristics. "Gender" is explicitly defined to mean the natural differences between males and females, not gender identity or expression.

The "Standing with Moms Act" aims to support expecting mothers by creating a comprehensive, user-friendly website and portal called life.gov, offering resources such as mental health services, alternatives to abortion, and abortion risk information. The Act ensures that the Maternal Mental Health Hotline shares information and links to life.gov, and it prohibits listing resources from entities that perform or promote abortions. Additionally, the Act requires the Secretary to develop a plan to follow up with users on additional resources and submit a report to Congress on the website and portal's effectiveness.

The "Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deem aliens inadmissible and deportable if they have committed or admitted to acts constituting sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violating protection orders. It broadens the definition of crimes against children to include any crime constituting domestic violence.

The Parris Island Protection Act prohibits the use of federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina, or to plan for its closure or realignment. This act recognizes the historical and cultural significance of Parris Island, as well as its role in preparing Marines for service since 1891. It affirms Parris Island as the home of the Marine Corps' Eastern Recruiting Region.