Legislative Activity

The Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025 would make it a federal crime for healthcare providers to dispense or prescribe abortion drugs without being physically present for the patient's examination and follow-up care. The bill includes exceptions for life-threatening medical emergencies and the treatment of ectopic pregnancies, while explicitly granting immunity from prosecution to patients.

The "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" ensures that infants born alive after an abortion receive the same medical care as any other newborn, mandating immediate hospitalization and requiring healthcare practitioners to report any failures to comply. Violators face fines, imprisonment, and potential prosecution for homicide or attempted homicide, while the mother of the child cannot be prosecuted. The bill also allows the woman who had the abortion to file a civil action against anyone who violated the act. It defines abortion and attempts at abortion, and renames "Partial-Birth Abortions" to "Abortions" in relevant sections of the U.S. Code.

This bill expresses support for designating January 26 - February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week" to recognize the importance of diverse K-12 education options and the role of parents in choosing the best learning environment for their children. It encourages raising awareness about the benefits of educational choice and congratulates those involved in education.

The Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025 prohibits physicians from performing an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detectable, subject to specific exceptions for medical emergencies, rape, and incest. Physicians who knowingly violate this federal law face potential fines and imprisonment, though the legislation explicitly protects the mother from prosecution. The bill also mandates strict documentation and record-keeping requirements for all heartbeat determinations and exception claims.

The National Constitutional Carry Act seeks to protect the Second Amendment right of law-abiding citizens to carry firearms in public for self-defense. The bill prohibits state and local governments from imposing criminal or civil penalties on individuals who are legally eligible to possess firearms. By overriding restrictive local regulations, the legislation aims to ensure a uniform standard for the right to bear arms across the United States.

The SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2025 prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs and restricts the use of existing ones. The bill mandates strict safety protocols, including in-person administration requirements, expanded adverse event reporting, and limitations on gestational age for drug use.

The Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act proposes the dissolution of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) within the Department of the Treasury. This legislation removes the FIO from various financial oversight and regulatory processes, reassigning its responsibilities to the Secretary of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and other relevant agencies.

The Main Street Tax Certainty Act makes the 20% pass-through business income deduction permanent. By removing the current 2025 expiration date, this legislation ensures long-term tax relief for owners of qualified pass-through entities.

The FAIR Act of 2025 prohibits the federal government, federal contractors, and recipients of federal aid from practicing intentional discrimination or granting preferential treatment based on race, color, or national origin. The legislation mandates a comprehensive review of existing federal policies to ensure compliance and provides a legal pathway for individuals to seek remedies for violations.

The **End Unaccountable Amnesty Act** seeks to restrict executive authority over immigration by shifting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and parole designations to congressional oversight. The bill also tightens eligibility for unaccompanied minors, repeals "cancellation of removal" as a form of immigration relief, and prohibits the use of certain DHS-issued documents for air travel. Additionally, it imposes strict annual caps on parole grants and mandates the removal of sponsors who are unlawfully present in the United States.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' belief that a sermon given at the National Prayer Service on January 21, 2025, was an act of political activism. The bill condemns the message delivered by the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde during the service.

The Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2025 prohibits federal funding for any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with campus-based clinics providing abortions or abortion-inducing drugs. To remain eligible for federal support, institutions must submit an annual certification confirming their compliance with these restrictions.

The Ending Chemical Abortions Act of 2025 seeks to prohibit the prescription, distribution, and sale of drugs intended to cause an abortion. The bill establishes federal criminal penalties for violations, while providing specific exceptions for contraception, the treatment of miscarriages, and medical emergencies that threaten the life of the mother. It also clarifies that women who undergo chemical abortions are exempt from criminal prosecution under this act.

The Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act prohibits federal funding for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its affiliates. The bill ensures that these redirected funds remain available to other eligible healthcare providers to maintain access to essential services, such as cancer screenings, prenatal care, and family planning.

The "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025" seeks to prohibit the use of federal funds for abortions and for health plans that cover abortions, while allowing individuals and entities to purchase separate abortion coverage with non-federal funds. It clarifies that premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) cannot be used for health plans that include abortion coverage. The Act also revises notice requirements for health plans, mandating clear disclosure of abortion coverage and any associated premium surcharges to enrollees. Exceptions to the funding restrictions are included for cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is in danger.

The Reining In Federal Licensing Enforcement (RIFLE) Act of 2025 reforms the federal firearms licensing system by establishing a graduated penalty structure that distinguishes between unintentional and willful violations. The bill mandates increased procedural protections for licensees, including expanded notice requirements, opportunities to cure violations, and the right to formal administrative hearings and judicial review. Additionally, it sets stricter standards for proving "willful" violations, provides a 90-day window for inventory liquidation upon license termination, and requires the Attorney General to establish formal, public standards for inspections and enforcement actions.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to fix the number of Supreme Court justices at nine. For this amendment to be valid, three-fourths of the state legislatures must ratify it within seven years of its submission.

The ATF Accountability Act of 2025 establishes a formal, structured appeals process for licensed firearms businesses to challenge rulings or determinations issued by the ATF. This legislation mandates timely responses from the agency and provides licensees the right to a hearing before an administrative law judge. Additionally, it ensures that any challenged ruling is stayed until the appeals process and subsequent judicial reviews are fully resolved.

The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 proposes to limit automatic birthright citizenship to children born in the United States who have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien serving in the U.S. armed forces. This legislation would exclude children born to parents without legal status or those on temporary visas from receiving automatic citizenship. These changes would apply only to individuals born on or after the date of the Act's enactment.

The "No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act" mandates the destruction of all firearm transaction records currently held by the ATF from discontinued businesses. Furthermore, it amends federal law to prohibit the future collection and transfer of these records to the government when a firearms business ceases operations. The bill also requires the ATF to submit a formal report to Congress confirming the number of records destroyed.