Legislative Activity

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.

The "Deport Alien Gang Members Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make alien gang members inadmissible and deportable, defining "criminal gang" as groups of 5 or more involved in criminal activities. It mandates detention for gang-affiliated aliens, makes them ineligible for asylum or temporary protected status, and requires an annual report to Congress. The Act also specifies that gang members are not eligible for parole or other relief under immigration laws, with the amendments being effective immediately upon enactment.

This bill facilitates a land interchange between the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service in Tuolumne County, California. It transfers approximately 160 acres of National Forest land to Yosemite National Park and about 170 acres of National Park land to Stanislaus National Forest. The legislation outlines procedures for managing hazardous substances and ensures existing rights and authorizations on the transferred lands remain valid.

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 the Secretary of Agriculture, via the Forest Service, to aggressively suppress wildfires on National Forest System lands, prioritizing rapid response and resource utilization. It restricts the use of fire as a resource management tool to only prescribed fires and limits backfires during wildfires to emergency situations. The bill focuses on areas with high drought levels, elevated wildfire preparedness levels, or significant 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 bill expresses support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear republic, while condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, support for terrorism, and attempts to develop nuclear weapons. It affirms the right of the Iranian people to self-determination and supports continued sanctions against the current regime. The bill also calls for the protection of Iranian political refugees in Albania.

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.

This proposed constitutional amendment requires a supermajority vote (three-fourths) in both the House and Senate to pass any law that increases the national debt. Any such law must also specify the exact reason for increasing the debt. The amendment would take effect ten years after ratification.

The Default Prevention Act prioritizes U.S. government obligations by creating a tiered system to ensure that the most critical payments, such as debt interest, Social Security, and Medicare, are paid first if the debt limit is reached. The Act mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to pay these Tier I obligations before any others and requires weekly reports to Congress detailing the obligation payments. This ensures that essential services and financial commitments are met, while outlining a structured approach to managing payments when the debt limit is a constraint.

This bill amends the Endangered Species Act to treat artificially propagated animals the same as naturally propagated animals. It allows the use of artificial propagation for mitigation purposes under the Act. The changes apply to all species, regardless of their classification date.

The "Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2025" aims to increase transparency and incorporate local data in Endangered Species Act decisions. It requires the publication of data used for species listing decisions online, unless restricted by state law or national security. The bill also mandates the disclosure of federal expenditures related to Endangered Species Act litigation and aligns the awarding of legal fees with existing federal law. Additionally, it ensures that data submitted by State, Tribal, or county governments is considered as "best scientific and commercial data available".