Legislative Activity

The "End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act" eliminates the clean vehicle tax credit by repealing section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This change removes the tax credit for electric vehicles for vehicles put into use after the enactment of this law. The act also makes corresponding amendments to other sections of the Internal Revenue Code and title 23 of the United States Code to align with the repeal.

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025 revokes a previous land order and mandates the transfer of approximately 204 acres of federal and private land into trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. This land will become part of the Tribe's reservation and be managed by the Secretary of the Interior, but gaming activities are prohibited on the land.

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 "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025" amends immigration law to deny entry and immigration benefits to individuals involved in the Hamas attacks against Israel beginning on October 7, 2023. It deems these individuals inadmissible to the U.S. and ineligible for immigration relief. The Act also mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide an annual report to Congress regarding the number of individuals found inadmissible or removable due to their participation in Hamas terrorism against Israel.

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 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 "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act" increases penalties for Social Security fraud, identification document fraud, and fraud related to COVID-19 relief programs. It makes individuals inadmissible to the U.S. and deportable if they have been convicted of, admit to, or admit to actions that constitute these offenses, including conspiracy to commit such offenses.

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 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 "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 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".

The "Proven Forest Management Act of 2025" directs the Secretary to coordinate with impacted parties during forest management activities on National Forest System land to enhance efficiency and ensure compatibility of management practices. It requires these activities to achieve multiple ecosystem benefits, such as reducing forest fuels and improving water quality. The act also allows for contracts with qualified entities for fuel reduction and restoration activities on both Federal and non-Federal lands.

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 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.

This proposed constitutional amendment would grant the President the authority to selectively reduce spending within bills passed by Congress. The President must notify Congress of any spending reductions within 10 days. Congress can override the President's reductions and restore the original spending level with a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate.

The Law Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass Act amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes without charge to law enforcement officers. "Law enforcement officer" includes officers, agents, or employees of the Federal Government, a State, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe, who are authorized to prevent, detect, or investigate violations of criminal law, or authorized to supervise sentenced criminal offenders.

The "Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act" aims to increase recreational access to the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin areas within Yosemite National Park. It increases funding for improvements and allows for activities like swimming, camping, and non-motorized watercraft. The Act also directs the National Park Service to manage these areas for public recreation while preserving their natural features and requires a report to Congress on equitable access and cost mitigation strategies.