Legislative Activity

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.

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.