Legislative Activity

The CLEAN DC Act of 2025 aims to repeal most provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, effectively reverting policing and justice laws to their pre-2022 status. This legislation seeks to undo the majority of changes made by the previous act. However, it specifically preserves the effects of two distinct subtitles from the 2022 Act.

This bill, the Tax Cuts for Veterans Act of 2025, aims to provide significant financial relief to service members and veterans. It proposes to exclude all military retirement pay and disability benefits from federal income tax. The legislation specifically covers benefits received by members of the U.S. Armed Forces and makes related provisions for other uniformed services.

The Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act expands the authority of the Department of Homeland Security to streamline the removal of noncitizens convicted of specific crimes or associated with criminal gangs and terrorist organizations. The bill mandates the detention of these individuals, restricts their eligibility for asylum and other forms of immigration relief, and creates new exceptions to existing protections against removal to countries where they may face persecution.

This act, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule regarding heat injury and illness prevention published in August 2024. This restriction extends to any future standard substantially similar to the one proposed.

The REMOVE Act mandates the rapid expulsion of migrant offenders who violate or evade U.S. law. This legislation requires the Attorney General to expedite removal proceedings for individuals convicted of deportable crimes. Furthermore, it sets a strict deadline, requiring all immigration court hearings for these cases to be completed within 15 days of initiation.

This Act prohibits Medicare-approved medical residency programs from requiring participation in abortion-related training. Programs that offer abortion training must ensure it is strictly voluntary, allowing residents to opt-in without facing discrimination. This ensures medical residents are not compelled to participate in abortion procedures, assistance, or referrals against their conscience.

This bill, the "No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act," prohibits the use of federal funds to cover any expenses related to abortion services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States. These prohibited expenses include travel, lodging, meals, and related support services. The legislation specifically targets federal funding for aiding unlawful immigrants in accessing abortion care.

This bill, the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, establishes new federal requirements for commercial driver's licenses. It mandates that all commercial motor vehicle knowledge tests must be administered only in English, effective two years after enactment. Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and communicate in English to pass testing and receive certification.

The Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025 mandates strict transparency regarding foreign funding in U.S. civil litigation. It requires parties to disclose any foreign entity that has a contingent financial stake in a lawsuit's outcome. Furthermore, the Act explicitly bans agreements where payment contingent on a case's success comes from a foreign state or its sovereign wealth fund. The Attorney General must also submit an annual report to Congress detailing foreign litigation funding activities in federal courts.

This bill, the Service Members Tax Relief Act, proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exempt all compensation earned by active and reserve members of the U.S. Uniformed Services from federal income tax. This exemption specifically excludes pensions and retirement pay. The change would apply to income earned in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment.

This resolution censures and condemns Delegate Stacey Plaskett for allegedly colluding with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. It cites evidence suggesting Plaskett coordinated her line of questioning with Epstein in real-time via text message. Consequently, the bill removes Delegate Plaskett from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and directs an ethics investigation into her conduct.

This bill, the "Male or Female Only Act," prohibits federal agencies from including any option other than "Male" or "Female" when collecting information about an individual's sex on official forms and documents. It also bans the collection of information regarding gender or gender identity. Agencies must update all relevant forms within 60 days to comply with these restrictions.

The Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025 amends existing law to recognize economic harm caused by foreign activities as a trigger for fishery disaster declarations. This allows the Secretary of Commerce to declare a disaster if foreign actions, such as predatory pricing or market distortion, negatively impact the viability of American fisheries. Governors and tribal leaders must now document these foreign activities when requesting federal assistance.

The Citizen Ballot Protection Act amends the National Voter Registration Act to allow states to require proof of U.S. citizenship after federal elections for mail voter registration. This measure grants states the authority to include citizenship verification requirements on their mail voter registration forms. The bill also makes a technical correction regarding the relevant federal election oversight body.

The Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025 amends immigration law to establish new, clear grounds for deportability. This bill mandates that any alien convicted of a single felony or two misdemeanors, under either state or federal law, after admission to the U.S. is subject to removal.

The Second Amendment Restoration Act of 2025 seeks to repeal firearm-related provisions enacted by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This legislation asserts that those prior provisions placed unnecessary burdens on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. By restoring prior federal statutes, the bill aims to refocus federal efforts on addressing the root causes of violence rather than restricting gun ownership.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama. The facility will now be known as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office." This designation requires all official documents to use the new name for the location.

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10, 1975. It honors the memory of the 29 crew members lost in the tragedy on Lake Superior. Furthermore, the bill recognizes the ship's historical significance and the vital safety improvements that resulted from the disaster.

This resolution condemns the severe, ongoing persecution and mass killing of Christians in Nigeria by terrorist groups and militants. It criticizes the Nigerian government for failing to protect its Christian citizens and for enforcing blasphemy laws. Finally, Congress stands ready to support decisive action, including sanctions, to end this existential threat and calls for direct humanitarian aid to victims.

This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025, recognizing the history of the observance from Armistice Day. It affirms the nation's deep commitment to supporting the over 15 million veterans and their families. The resolution calls upon the public to observe Veterans Day and ensure veterans continue to receive the services they deserve.