Legislative Activity

The Bring Entrepreneurial Advancements To Consumers Here In North America Act aims to incentivize domestic manufacturing by offering significant tax breaks for companies relocating production facilities to the U.S. These incentives include accelerated depreciation write-offs for new buildings and the exclusion of capital gains tax on the sale of old foreign manufacturing property. Furthermore, the bill permanently establishes 100% immediate expensing for qualified business property.

This resolution formally condemns the recent wave of violent domestic terrorism attacks targeting Tesla vehicles and dealerships across the nation. It highlights numerous incidents, including arson, gunfire, and vandalism, that have occurred in multiple states. In response to this escalation, the bill notes that the FBI and ATF have established a joint task force to investigate these serious, politically motivated attacks.

The Iranian Terror Prevention Act mandates the swift designation of specific Iranian-linked groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) by the Secretary of State. It requires the President to impose existing sanctions on these designated groups and any affiliated entities within 60 days of enactment. Furthermore, the bill establishes ongoing reporting requirements to Congress regarding designations and the application of sanctions.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month." It aims to raise public awareness about the significant legal and social barriers, known as collateral consequences, that prevent individuals with past criminal records from successfully reentering society. The bill encourages communities and employers nationwide to actively work toward removing these obstacles and offering meaningful second chances to those who have paid their debt to society.

The Free Speech Fairness Act amends tax law to allow 501(c)(3) organizations to make political campaign statements without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. This protection applies only if the statement is made as part of the organization's ordinary course of activities and incurs only a de minimis (trivial) cost. This ensures non-profits can speak on political matters related to their mission without penalty, provided spending remains minimal.

The No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act prohibits the granting of new licenses or waivers for transactions involving individuals or groups designated as terrorists by the Treasury Department as of January 20, 2021. Such relief can only be issued if the President certifies to key congressional committees that the designated foreign persons have completely ceased all terrorist activities. This measure specifically targets the easing of existing sanctions on designated terrorist entities.

This resolution officially designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to honor the significant contributions of women across all sectors of U.S. agriculture. It recognizes women as vital producers, leaders, and mentors who drive economic success and support the next generation in farming. The bill encourages the public to celebrate and support the essential role women play in ensuring the nation's food supply and global trade.

The SHORT Act aims to reform federal firearms regulations by redefining what constitutes a "firearm" for tax purposes, largely excluding antique or collector's items. It eliminates disparate federal treatment for short-barreled rifles and shotguns used lawfully and preempts state and local governments from imposing special taxes or registration requirements on these specific weapons. Furthermore, the bill mandates the destruction of certain existing federal registration and transfer records related to defined firearms.

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 bill establishes the **National Garden of American Heroes** to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary. It tasks a White House Task Force with the planning, design, and construction of the Garden, potentially starting by July 4, 2026. Funding will be managed through a dedicated National Garden Fund, primarily supported by private donations, with provisions for maintenance funding and required regular reporting to Congress.

The Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025 ensures that individuals can transport knives between locations where possession is legal, provided the knives are transported in a locked container and are not directly accessible. It protects individuals complying with these rules from arrest or detention under state or local knife laws, and allows legal action against entities that infringe upon these rights. This act does not limit existing state laws regarding knife possession, carry, or transport, nor does it add restrictions to air travel with knives.

The Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025 aims to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which currently allows F-1 student visa holders to gain temporary work authorization after completing their studies. This bill removes the government's authority to grant such work permission unless explicitly authorized by a future Act of Congress.

The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 establishes a national standard for carrying concealed handguns across state lines. This act allows individuals legally permitted to carry in their home state to carry concealed in any other state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms. The law does not override private property restrictions or prohibitions on government property, but it provides protections and legal recourse for those traveling in compliance with the new federal standard.

This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces against specific, named international criminal organizations designated as "covered cartels." It declares these groups are acting as terrorist organizations due to their actions against the U.S., including drug trafficking and human exploitation. The measure explicitly complies with the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.

The Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act prohibits performing an abortion solely because an unborn child has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. This law establishes criminal penalties for providers who violate the prohibition and allows civil lawsuits to be brought by qualified relatives. It also requires medical professionals to report suspected violations.

The No 340B Savings for Transgender Care Act prohibits healthcare providers participating in the 340B drug pricing program from using their savings to pay for sex reassignment surgeries or hormone treatments for transgender individuals. This legislation specifically restricts the use of discounted outpatient drug savings for gender transition-related medical services.

This bill impeaches Judge James E. Boasberg, Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The impeachment accuses Boasberg of abusing judicial power for political gain by obstructing the President's authority to remove aliens associated with a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. Boasberg is accused of interfering with the President's enforcement of laws, jeopardizing national safety, and undermining the separation of powers. The bill seeks his removal from office.

The Air America Act of 2025 recognizes the sacrifices of former Air America employees who served the U.S. Government between 1950 and 1976. This Act authorizes a one-time monetary award, up to $40,000 plus potential additional amounts, for qualifying service members or their survivors. The CIA Director is responsible for administering these payments, which are capped at a total of $60 million, and establishing the application procedures. Decisions made by the Director regarding these awards are final and not subject to judicial review.

The Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025 aims to reduce costs by streamlining the handling of surplus broiler hatching eggs sold to commercial egg breakers for processing into liquid egg products. This bill exempts these specific surplus eggs from certain current shell egg regulations. It also mandates the creation of a new rule within 180 days to establish appropriate temperature and time limits for holding these eggs before processing.

The Major Richard Star Act ensures that military retirees with combat-related disabilities can receive both their military retirement pay and VA disability compensation concurrently without reduction. This law removes previous restrictions that caused military retirement pay to be offset by VA disability payments for these specific cases. The changes take effect on the first day of the month following the Act's enactment.