Legislative Activity

The Protecting Kids from Creeps Act prohibits sex offenders from participating in surrogacy arrangements. This bill imposes severe criminal penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, for sex offenders, surrogacy agencies, and their employees who knowingly facilitate such agreements. Furthermore, convicted agencies lose tax-exempt status and eligibility for federal funding, and any resulting surrogacy agreements are void.

This Act invalidates surrogacy agreements between foreign national prospective parents and U.S. surrogate mothers, voiding such contracts. It imposes criminal penalties on surrogacy brokers who facilitate these arrangements for foreign nationals. Furthermore, the bill limits the ability of foreign national parents to gain immigration benefits through a child born under these voided agreements.

This bill officially designates the "America 250 flag" as a national symbol to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It authorizes this special flag, featuring the number 250 within the circle of stars, to be flown alongside the U.S. flag at government buildings worldwide during the Semiquincentennial celebration. The act recognizes the flag as a symbol of the nation's founding and commitment to liberty.

This resolution expresses strong support for continuing efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse within Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs. It highlights the significant financial impact of improper payments and recognizes past enforcement actions aimed at protecting taxpayer dollars. The bill advocates for strengthened oversight, enhanced data-driven prevention methods, and coordinated enforcement to ensure the long-term sustainability of these vital safety net programs.

The Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act requires public schools to obtain parental consent before changing a minor student's gender marker, pronouns, or preferred name, or altering sex-based accommodations. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of federal education funding to teach or advance concepts related to gender ideology. This legislation aims to ensure parental involvement in significant decisions regarding their children's records and school environment.

The Cashless Bail Reporting Act mandates that states and local governments receiving specific federal grants must report annual data on their use of cashless bail systems. This data includes the number of individuals released, subsequent failures to appear, and new arrests while on pretrial release. Furthermore, the Act requires the Attorney General to annually publish a list of jurisdictions that permit pretrial release without cash bail for certain offenses threatening public safety.

This act significantly expands the existing ban on foreign money used in U.S. elections, covering activities like voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts, and introduces new certification and enforcement rules. It also restricts federal government entities from collecting or publicly releasing donor information for most tax-exempt organizations. The legislation aims to strengthen election integrity by tightening campaign finance rules against foreign influence while protecting domestic donor privacy.

The Campaign Finance Transparency Act strengthens the integrity of federal elections by tightening security requirements for online donations, including mandatory CVV verification and matching donor names to payment cards. The bill also prohibits the use of gift cards for political contributions and eliminates the $200 reporting threshold, requiring the disclosure of all donations regardless of size. Additionally, it expands prohibitions against straw-donor contributions to ensure greater accountability in campaign funding.

The American System for Sustainable Immigration and Mass Immigration Limitations Achieved Through Imposing Oversight Nationally Act fundamentally restructures U.S. immigration by replacing family-based and diversity visa systems with a strict merit-based approach focused on national interest. This bill tightens standards for citizenship, drastically limits family reunification, raises the bar for asylum, and mandates universal E-Verify for employment. Overall, the legislation aims to prioritize economic self-sufficiency, cultural cohesion, and national security while significantly reducing overall immigration levels and executive discretion.

This bill, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, makes two major changes: it allows for the year-round sale of E15 gasoline and reforms the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for small refineries. The RFS reform phases out existing small refinery exemptions starting in 2028, replacing them with a 75% compliance obligation reduction. The Act also directs the EPA to update fuel infrastructure rules for E15 distribution.

This bill mandates the Department of Justice to photograph individuals convicted of federal crimes upon sentencing or intake for submission to the FBI's criminal record system. It also requires the Bureau of Prisons to maintain an updated photographic directory of all federal prisoners. These measures aim to enhance criminal records and aid future investigations.

The CRUSADE Act amends immigration law to require applicants for special immigrant visas to take an oath disavowing Sharia law and affirming their commitment to the U.S. Constitution. This measure aims to counter radicalism by ensuring visa recipients adhere to American legal and constitutional principles.

This resolution honors mothers and recognizes the significance of motherhood in raising the next generation, coinciding with Mother's Day. It affirms that mothers are, by definition, women, while also acknowledging the roles of stepmothers, adopted mothers, and single mothers. The bill expresses concern over recent challenges to the definition of "mother" and encourages the public to celebrate the women who bring life into the world.

The Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 establishes a federal ban on performing dismemberment abortions, carrying criminal penalties for physicians who knowingly violate the law. This ban includes exceptions only when necessary to save the life of the mother. The Act also allows for civil lawsuits by the woman or her parents against violators, while explicitly stating that other abortion methods remain unaffected.

The Safeguarding The Overall Protection of Minors Act (STOP Act) prohibits performing gender transition procedures on minors, establishing significant civil penalties for violations. It also creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by such procedures. Furthermore, the Act mandates the creation of a federal grant program to support and assist individuals seeking to reverse prior gender transition procedures.

This bill seeks to formally expunge the two impeachments of former President Donald J. Trump from December 2019 and January 2021. It asserts that the impeachments were flawed due to a lack of firsthand evidence and biased proceedings in the House of Representatives. By expunging them, the resolution treats the Articles of Impeachment as if they never passed the House.

The Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act significantly narrows the federal beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. This legislation limits reporting obligations exclusively to foreign individuals and foreign-connected companies. Furthermore, it mandates the deletion of all previously collected data pertaining to domestic persons and entities.

This bill significantly tightens U.S. immigration and naturalization laws by expanding grounds for denial of entry, deportation, and citizenship revocation. It specifically targets individuals affiliated with or advocating for communism, socialism, Chinese communism, Marxism, or Islamic fundamentalism. The legislation broadens definitions of these ideologies and removes judicial review for related determinations.

The Equal Treatment for Farmers Act amends federal agriculture laws to remove "socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers" as a distinct category for program eligibility, set-asides, and definitions across various USDA programs. This legislation also explicitly prohibits the Department of Agriculture from giving any preference or priority based on race or gender in its programs. The bill aims to standardize eligibility criteria across farm loans, crop insurance, and conservation efforts.

This bill, the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026, prohibits federal and state courts from hearing lawsuits seeking damages or relief against energy companies for harms related to climate change. It voids existing state laws that impose liability on energy businesses for climate-related issues, asserting that the regulation of emissions falls under exclusive federal jurisdiction. The Act aims to protect the energy industry from litigation and ensure affordable, reliable energy.