Legislative Activity

The Advocates for Families Act of 2025 requires states to update their child welfare plans to ensure parents and caregivers have the right to secure and use a family advocate during any child welfare case. States must establish standards for these advocates and inform families of this right at the start of any case. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will report to Congress on the implementation and impact of this new family representation right.

The Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act of 2025 addresses litigation stemming from accidents involving General Motors vehicles manufactured before the 2009 bailout. This Act waives the statute of limitations for specific Fifth Amendment claims related to the government's actions during the bailout. It mandates that the U.S. government provide "just compensation" to eligible claimants, calculated using a formula based on their previously allowed bankruptcy claim amount, multiplied by 2.5, plus accrued interest and legal fees. If settlements are delayed, the Attorney General must report the reasons for the delay to Congress.

The BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025 mandates that the Bureau of Prisons issue a REAL ID-compliant photo identification card to all departing federal prisoners, valid for at least 18 months. This federal release card must be accepted for identity verification when accessing major federal benefits like Social Security, Medicaid, and SNAP. Furthermore, the BOP must establish agreements with states to help former inmates use this card to obtain standard state identification. The Attorney General will also issue guidance to states on creating similar release ID programs for state prisoners.

The Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 amends immigration law to address driving while intoxicated or impaired (DWI/DUI) offenses. This legislation establishes that a conviction for, or admission to the underlying acts of, a DWI/DUI offense makes a non-citizen inadmissible to the United States or deportable if already present. This applies regardless of whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under local law.

The Define to Defeat Act of 2025 mandates the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism across federal agencies. This law requires that the IHRA definition be included in all federal anti-discrimination training and provided to juries in relevant federal cases. Furthermore, federal agencies must consider antisemitism as a motivating factor when investigating civil rights complaints under specified existing laws. The Act explicitly states it does not expand agency enforcement authority or infringe upon First Amendment rights.

The STOP CSAM Act of 2025 significantly strengthens protections for child victims and witnesses in federal court by expanding definitions of harm and restricting the public disclosure of their identities. It mandates new, strict reporting duties for tech providers regarding child sexual exploitation material, backed by substantial criminal and civil penalties for non-compliance. Furthermore, the Act creates broad new civil remedies allowing victims to sue responsible online platforms and app stores for damages related to exploitation that occurred during their childhood. Finally, it improves restitution procedures, particularly for vulnerable victims, while ensuring existing state and tribal protections remain intact.

This bill establishes a new Feral Swine Eradication and Control Program under the Food Security Act of 1985 to combat the damage caused by wild pigs. The Secretary of Agriculture is required to study the damage, develop control and repair plans, and provide financial assistance to affected farmers, with federal cost-sharing capped at 75%. The program will be jointly managed by the NRCS and APHIS, utilizing university expertise and allocating $150 million over five fiscal years for implementation.

The Readiness Over Wokeness Act prohibits individuals with a history of gender dysphoria or those who have received gender-affirming care from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Current service members who fall under this new prohibition must be administratively discharged. Discharges under this specific provision will not require repayment of educational benefits or completion of service obligations.

This bill amends the Small Business Act to allow small businesses previously certified as being owned by a service-disabled veteran to temporarily retain that status after the veteran's death. This provision applies if a surviving child of the veteran inherits the ownership stake. The special status remains in effect for up to three years or until the child transfers their ownership interest.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating the month of May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month." It honors the more than 1.3 million service members who have died protecting American liberty throughout history. Furthermore, the bill urges the President to issue a proclamation encouraging all Americans to reflect upon and honor the ultimate sacrifice made by these heroes.

The Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act prohibits the IRS Commissioner from using funds to purchase or store firearms and ammunition, effective 120 days after enactment. The bill mandates the transfer of all existing IRS firearms and ammunition to the General Services Administration (GSA) for sale within four months. Furthermore, it shifts the responsibility for administering and enforcing criminal investigations related to federal tax laws from the IRS to the Attorney General within 90 days. This includes transferring the entire IRS Criminal Investigation Division to the Department of Justice.

This resolution officially commends Volkert, Inc. on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and its century of service. It recognizes the engineering firm's significant historical contributions to major infrastructure projects across Alabama and the United States. The bill serves as a formal tribute celebrating the company's legacy and ongoing commitment to engineering excellence.

This bill proposes the immediate abolition of the Department of Education, transferring residual functions to the Secretary of the Treasury. It establishes a new block grant program, funding elementary and secondary education directly to states based on their residents' federal income tax contributions. The legislation emphasizes that states should use these funds to promote parental choice in K-12 schooling.

The Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025 amends the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program to enhance purchasing options for seniors. This bill specifically updates the list of eligible foods under the program. The key change allows seniors to use their benefits to purchase tree nuts at participating farmers' markets.

This bill establishes the Commission on National Agricultural Statistics Service Modernization to overhaul how the government collects farm data. The Commission will study and recommend ways to modernize the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) using new technology and improved data quality. It is tasked with reducing survey burdens on farmers and improving data timeliness, especially for specialty crops. The Commission must submit its final recommendations to Congress and the President within two years of enactment.

The Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency in federal spending by mandating the reporting of "other transaction agreements" (OTAs) on USAspending.gov. It requires the Treasury Department to centralize this data and mandates annual public reports detailing any missing spending data and the reasons for its omission. Furthermore, the bill strengthens data accuracy requirements and tasks the GAO with reviewing federal purchasing rules to ensure transparency compliance.

This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, mandating a minimum 60-day public comment period for significant changes to quality control review guidance issued by the Secretary of Agriculture. This requirement applies when the guidance necessitates alterations to state agencies' systems, procedures, staffing, or impacts SNAP recipient verification. An exception is provided for urgent situations, allowing interim guidance alongside the public comment period.