Legislative Activity

The "Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act" mandates an audit by the Department of Transportation's Inspector General on coronavirus relief funds allocated to the five largest transit agencies. This audit will cover the five fiscal years prior to the Act's enactment, detailing the amount of funds received and how they were spent. A report summarizing the audit findings must be submitted to Congress within 180 days.

The USPS Subpoena Authority Act enables the Postmaster General to issue subpoenas for investigations into specific offenses, including those related to mail use and controlled substances. These subpoenas can demand relevant records and testimony to ensure the authenticity of the records. The authority to approve these subpoenas is limited to the Postal Service's General Counsel, a Deputy General Counsel, or the Chief Postal Inspector.

The "High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2025" incentivizes the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in high-rise residential buildings by classifying these retrofits as 15-year property for depreciation purposes under the Internal Revenue Code. This classification allows for an accelerated depreciation method, providing a tax benefit for property owners who invest in these life-saving systems. The bill defines specific criteria for qualifying sprinkler systems, ensuring they meet established safety standards and are installed in buildings that pose unique challenges for fire safety. These buildings must have been in service before the installation date and have an occupiable floor more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

The "Defund Heroin Injection Centers Act of 2025" prohibits federal funding from being allocated to any entity that operates or controls an injection center that violates the Controlled Substances Act. This includes state, local, tribal, and private entities. The goal of the bill is to ensure that federal resources are not used to support facilities where illegal drug use occurs.