Legislative Activity

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 "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 "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.

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.