Legislative Activity

The GRANT Reform Act of 2026 increases federal spending transparency by requiring the Comptroller General to publish annual reports detailing all federal grant distributions and project outcomes. It mandates that grant recipients submit comprehensive financial reports upon project completion, with non-compliance resulting in future funding ineligibility. This legislation ensures greater accountability for taxpayer dollars by standardizing reporting requirements across all federal grant programs.

This bill formally codifies the Department of the Interior’s Secretary’s Order 3434 into federal law. By transitioning this administrative directive into statute, the legislation ensures the order’s provisions remain legally binding and enforceable.

This bill authorizes a land exchange between the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service in Tuolumne County, California. By transferring approximately 160 acres to Yosemite National Park and 170 acres to the Stanislaus National Forest, the legislation aims to improve administrative efficiency and land management. The act also provides provisions for minor boundary adjustments and ensures that all existing land rights and permits remain protected.

The Deport Alien Gang Members Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability for noncitizens associated with criminal gangs. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to formally designate criminal organizations, mandates the detention of identified gang members, and restricts their eligibility for various forms of immigration relief.

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act aims to shield manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products from civil lawsuits related to silica dust exposure. This bill prohibits filing new lawsuits, and mandates the dismissal of existing ones, when injuries allegedly result from unsafe cutting or installation practices by third-party fabricators. The intent is to protect commerce by preventing liability for actions outside the manufacturer's control where safety standards already exist for installers.

This bill amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish new procedures for handling annual appropriation bills. It imposes a 20-hour debate limit on these bills in the Senate, similar to budget resolutions, while preventing the House from taking extended adjournments in July until all appropriations are passed. The legislation aims to streamline and expedite the annual appropriations process.

The Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026 mandates state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement by overriding "sanctuary" policies and establishing legal protections for cooperating jurisdictions. The bill imposes financial penalties on non-compliant jurisdictions, including the loss of specific federal law enforcement grants. Additionally, it clarifies federal authority regarding immigration detainers and creates a private right of action for victims of crimes committed by individuals released in violation of these federal requirements.

This Act transfers specified public lands to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. The legislation revokes a previous public land order and mandates the placement of approximately 265 acres into trust status for the Tribe's benefit. Importantly, the land taken into trust will be part of the Tribe's reservation but is explicitly prohibited from being used for gaming activities.

This bill, the "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025," makes any alien who participated in or supported the Hamas attacks against Israel on or after October 7, 2023, inadmissible to the United States. This legislation bars such individuals from receiving any form of U.S. immigration relief, including asylum or withholding of removal. Furthermore, it establishes grounds for their deportation and requires an annual report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under this new law.

This bill mandates that the Forest Service aggressively suppress wildfires on high-risk National Forest lands, requiring extinguishment within 24 hours of detection. It restricts the use of prescribed fires and backfires while ensuring federal agencies do not interfere with state and local firefighting efforts. These requirements apply specifically to areas facing severe drought, extreme fire danger, or high wildfire exposure.

The Proven Forest Management Act of 2025 updates how the National Forest System is managed, prioritizing environmental benefits like fire fuel reduction and biodiversity improvement. While managers must generally coordinate with affected groups, they can waive certain environmental goals if the cost is deemed too high. The Act also establishes an expedited approval process for smaller projects focused on reducing forest fuels.

The Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act expands the availability of the free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. This legislation mandates that the pass be provided at no cost to qualifying active law enforcement officers and firefighters. This benefit is added to the existing provision for members of the Armed Forces.

This bill exempts specific, limited forest management activities within Yosemite National Park from the full environmental review requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This allows for the expedited planning and execution of projects focused on fuel reduction, such as brush clearing, and reforestation efforts. The goal is to streamline processes for necessary forest maintenance within the park.

The Open America's Waters Act simplifies the requirements for vessels to qualify for coastwise trade endorsements along U.S. coasts. This legislation repeals outdated restrictions on who can participate in this domestic trade. Crucially, the Coast Guard is mandated to issue new regulations within 90 days to ensure all participating vessels meet current safety and security standards.

This proposed constitutional amendment seeks to change the process for admitting new states to the Union. It would lower the requirement for Congressional approval from a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate to a simple majority in each chamber. If ratified by three-fourths of the states, this would make it easier for new states to join the United States.

The End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act immediately repeals the federal tax credit for purchasing new clean vehicles. This legislation removes Section 30D from the Internal Revenue Code and makes necessary conforming amendments across the tax code. The repeal applies to any vehicle placed in service during any calendar year beginning after the date the Act is enacted.

This resolution condemns the Iranian regime for its ongoing human rights abuses, state-sponsored terrorism, and regional instability. It expresses strong support for the Iranian people's struggle for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic. Furthermore, the bill advocates for international accountability for the regime's crimes and calls for the protection of Iranian political refugees.

The "Repeal Community Development Block Grants Act of 2025" eliminates Community Development Block Grants by repealing key sections of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. This repeal, effective October 1, 2025, discontinues the authorization and allocation of these grants.

The "Action Versus No Action Act" streamlines environmental impact studies for certain collaborative forest management activities by limiting the analysis to only two options: taking action or taking no action. When considering the "no action" option, the Act requires the evaluating body to consider the effects on forest health, potential losses, habitat diversity, wildfire, and timber production. This focused approach aims to expedite collaborative forest management projects while still considering potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts.

The Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2025 aims to increase accountability and collaboration in the federal species listing process. The bill requires the government to publish the scientific data used for listings, mandates the inclusion of state, tribal, and local data, and increases transparency regarding litigation expenditures. Additionally, it standardizes the process for awarding litigation costs to prevailing parties.