Legislative Activity

The Interstate Obscenity Definition Act updates federal law to establish a clear, three-part standard for defining "obscene" visual material transmitted across state lines. This standard requires the material to appeal to an unhealthy interest, depict specific sexual conduct, and lack serious value. The bill also standardizes the definitions of sexual terms used in this context.

The SAFE Home Act amends federal foster care and adoption assistance programs to prohibit agencies receiving federal funds from discriminating against prospective parents based on their views regarding a child's biological sex, gender identity, or medical treatment. Specifically, placement decisions cannot be based on whether a parent aligns care with the child's biological sex or refuses to support medical interventions or documentation changes that conflict with biological sex. The Act defines "sex" strictly as biological sex for the purposes of these placement rules.

The Love Them Both Act of 2025 amends the implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act by prohibiting the EEOC and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights from finalizing or enforcing any related regulations that address abortion or abortion-related services. This measure specifically blocks the creation of new rules under the existing act concerning abortion care.

The Keep Our Girls Safe Act of 2025 amends Title IX to prohibit individuals of one sex from entering locker rooms while individuals of the opposite sex are actively using them during school or educational activities. This legislation establishes clear boundaries for sex-segregated facilities in federally funded educational settings. The provisions of the Act will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

The Defining Male and Female Act of 2025 establishes statutory definitions for "male" and "female" across all federal laws, based strictly on biological sex determined at conception (sperm or egg production). This legislation explicitly defines sex as an immutable biological classification, while stating that subjective gender identity will not be recognized as a replacement for biological sex in federal contexts. The Act also clarifies related terms like "mother," "father," "man," and "woman" based on these biological standards.

This Act, the Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act, clarifies definitions related to in-home care workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It specifically preserves existing exemptions from minimum wage and overtime requirements for workers providing companionship services and for certain live-in domestic service employees. The bill aims to maintain the current labor standards framework for these essential caregivers.

This bill expresses support for the recognition of "Detransition Awareness Day" to increase understanding and support for individuals who have detransitioned or are detransitioning back to their biological sex. It calls for comprehensive mental health services, informed consent regarding the risks of sex trait modification interventions, and extended statutes of limitations for related medical malpractice claims. The bill also urges the Department of Health and Human Services to review and revise guidelines to promote ethical medical standards and protect patient rights. It encourages states to adopt similar resolutions and initiatives to support detransitioning individuals.

The SCREEN Act requires online platforms that host or provide pornographic content to implement technology verification measures to prevent minors from accessing harmful material. It mandates that these platforms use reliable age verification methods, undergo regular audits by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ensure compliance, and protect user data collected during the verification process. The FTC is responsible for enforcing the Act, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) must report to Congress on the effectiveness and impact of these measures. This act aims to protect children from the harmful effects of online pornography.

The "No Solar Panels on Fertile Farmland Act of 2025" restricts federal tax credits for solar energy projects built on prime farmland. It amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude properties on land designated as "prime farmland" by the Secretary of Agriculture from eligibility for residential clean energy, renewable electricity production, energy, clean electricity investment, and clean electricity production credits. This act aims to preserve valuable agricultural land by discouraging the development of solar facilities on fertile farmland.

The Second Chance for Moms Act of 2025 mandates that mifepristone labeling include a warning regarding the potential to counteract the drug's effects with progesterone. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a 24/7 hotline to provide support and referrals for individuals seeking abortion pill reversal services.

The Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025 mandates that parents or legal guardians be notified 96 hours prior to an abortion performed on an unemancipated minor, with limited exceptions for medical emergencies or documented abuse. The bill further empowers parents to seek federal court injunctions to block such procedures. It also preserves existing state laws that impose stricter notification or intervention requirements.

The Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act of 2025 prohibits the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services from classifying pregnancy as an illness when approving or regulating abortion drugs. The bill further mandates the immediate revocation of any existing abortion drug approvals that relied on such a classification, including the current approval of mifepristone.

The Dignity for Aborted Children Act mandates that abortion providers offer patients the choice to either personally arrange for the burial or cremation of fetal remains or release them to the provider for such disposal. The bill establishes strict federal requirements for the handling and documentation of these remains, imposing significant civil and criminal penalties on providers who fail to comply. Additionally, it requires providers to submit annual reports to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding abortion procedures and disposal methods.

The Ultrasounds Save Lives Act of 2025 mandates that abortion providers perform an ultrasound and obtain signed informed consent at least 24 hours before performing an abortion. The bill outlines specific disclosure requirements regarding fetal development and medical risks, while establishing civil penalties and private rights of action for providers who fail to comply. Exceptions are provided only for documented medical emergencies.