Legislative Activity

The CLEAN Pacific Act of 2025 establishes the Pacific Counternarcotics Initiative to help partner nations in the Pacific combat illegal drug production chemicals. This program focuses on improving the seizure, destruction, and safe disposal of seized chemicals while boosting international law enforcement cooperation. The Secretary of State must submit a detailed five-year implementation plan to Congress outlining strategy, benchmarks, and funding, followed by annual progress reports. Funding for the initiative will be redirected from existing authorizations under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

This resolution commends the heroic efforts and courageous response of the Coast Guard, specifically Air Station Corpus Christi and the crew of CG-6553, following catastrophic flooding in central Texas. It specifically honors the crew for successfully executing dangerous rescues amid severe weather and recognizes the broader Coast Guard deployment. Furthermore, the resolution extends gratitude to all federal, state, local responders, and volunteers who aided in the disaster relief efforts.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, recognizing his lifelong commitment to the conservative movement. It specifically commends his foundational work in establishing the Heritage Foundation and his significant influence on national policy. The House of Representatives expresses its condolences to his family and respectfully suggests he be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas. The building will now be known as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building." This designation requires all official records and documents to use the new name for this specific location.

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 ROTOR Act mandates a comprehensive study to investigate cancer prevalence and mortality rates among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel. This research, conducted by the Defense Health Agency in partnership with the NIH and NCI, will first compare cancer rates in these service members against the general population. If elevated rates are found, a second phase will seek to identify potential toxic exposures or environmental factors linked to helicopter operations that may be causing the increased risk.

The Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act expedites security assistance and defense sales to Middle Eastern and North African countries that have normalized relations with Israel and cooperate against Iranian threats. This process requires a shortened 15-day congressional notification period from the President for approved transfers. Furthermore, the State Department must submit regular, public reports detailing the security strategy, threat assessments, and progress in countering Iranian proxies. Crucially, the Act ensures that these provisions do not undermine Israel's qualitative military edge.

This bill establishes a new State judicial threat intelligence and resource center to enhance the security of state and local judges and court staff. The center will provide training, monitor threats, standardize reporting, and create a national database for incidents against the judiciary. It also requires annual reporting to Congress on the number and severity of threats received.

The Burma Genocide Accountability and Protection Act (Burma GAP Act) establishes a comprehensive U.S. policy to address the ongoing atrocities against the Rohingya people in Myanmar. The bill mandates the appointment of a Special Representative for Burma, increases humanitarian and protection support for refugees, and prioritizes accountability for genocide and crimes against humanity. Furthermore, it commits the U.S. to isolating the military junta until civilian rule is restored.

This bill amends the Arms Export Control Act to streamline defense trade cooperation rules specifically for AUKUS partners. It removes automatic denial presumptions for exporting certain sensitive technology to trusted allies, including NATO, Major Non-NATO Allies, and Five Eyes nations. The legislation also clarifies numbering within the Act and explicitly excludes Missile Technology Control Regime matters from certain trade provisions.

The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 enhances efforts to combat human trafficking both within the United States and internationally. The act focuses on prevention education, survivor support, and international cooperation, while increasing funding authorizations for key anti-trafficking programs. It prioritizes resources for areas with high trafficking rates, improves data collection, and ensures that foreign assistance aligns with counter-trafficking goals. This legislation aims to protect vulnerable populations, empower survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable.

The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act strictly prohibits the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to individuals. This legislation prevents the Fed from developing, testing, or implementing any digital currency that functions as a direct liability of the Federal Reserve. Furthermore, Congress asserts that any authority to create such a digital asset must explicitly come from Congress itself.

The Stop COYOTES Act increases mandatory prison sentences for certain felonies committed near schools and parks, and imposes harsher penalties for fentanyl trafficking based on increased monetary thresholds. Additionally, the bill mandates increased information sharing between Homeland Security agencies and border law enforcement regarding trafficking and smuggling, with required reporting to Congress.

The Building Civic Bridges Act establishes a new Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the National and Community Service Corporation to promote activities that unite divided communities. This Office will manage a competitive, research-backed grant program to fund local projects focused on reducing conflict and improving social cohesion. The Act mandates that the program be implemented using only donated funds, with no new federal appropriations authorized.

This resolution solemnly marks the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple violent attempts against the President's life. It honors the victims of the shooting, including the late Corey D. Comperatore, and recognizes the bravery of first responders. Furthermore, the resolution condemns all incitement of violence against elected officials and calls for national unity against political violence.

The YALI Act of 2025 formally establishes and expands the Young African Leaders Initiative to invest in emerging African leaders across sub-Saharan Africa. This legislation mandates the creation of professional development, training, and networking opportunities focused on business, civic engagement, and public administration. The bill specifically supports the Mandela Washington Fellowship and requires the establishment of regional leadership centers and online networks to foster ongoing engagement and U.S.-Africa ties.

The PEARL Act establishes a three-year pilot program for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt and train dogs sourced directly from local animal shelters to serve as support canines. This initiative aims to integrate shelter dogs into CBP's existing canine teams.

This Act mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive threat assessment regarding the criminal organization Tren de Aragua's infiltration across U.S. borders. Following this assessment, the Secretary must deliver a strategic plan to Congress detailing specific actions to counter these transnational criminal threats. The legislation ensures federal agencies coordinate efforts to disrupt the group's operations and prevent its further establishment within the United States.

This bill officially renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the **Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge**. The renaming honors the memory of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was tragically murdered near Houston. This legislation codifies the name change across all official government records and documents.

The No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act aims to prevent U.S. foreign aid from indirectly supporting the Taliban by requiring the State Department to oppose foreign assistance given to the group by other aid recipients. The bill mandates comprehensive reports detailing foreign aid flows to the Taliban and requires the development of a strategy to discourage such support while protecting vulnerable Afghans. Furthermore, it demands transparency regarding U.S. direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan and ongoing oversight of the Afghan Fund's controls.