Legislative Activity

The "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act" amends Title 36 of the United States Code to define "female" and "male" based on reproductive systems. It stipulates that individuals whose sex is male are prohibited from participating in amateur athletic competitions designated for females.

The Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2026 establishes a program to create at least 10 regional defense technology hubs across the U.S. These hubs will foster collaboration between universities, industry, and government to accelerate the development of critical defense technologies. The Secretary of Defense is authorized to provide funding and support to these consortia to enhance national security and strengthen the defense industrial base.

The Medal of Sacrifice Act establishes a new national award, the Medal of Sacrifice, to honor law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty. This act creates a Presidential Commission to administer the award, advise on its design, and make final eligibility determinations, especially in cases involving prior findings of wrongdoing. The medal itself is a distinct silver and gold vermeil design featuring patriotic and heraldic elements.

This bill expresses support for designating May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month to highlight the benefits of renewable fuels, such as reducing carbon emissions and supporting rural economies. It also establishes the E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council to develop legislative solutions addressing challenges in the renewable fuels sector. The Council is tasked with investigating key areas like E15 sales and the Renewable Fuel Standard, with recommendations due to Congress by early 2026.

The FAST VETS Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to review each veteran's vocational rehabilitation plan annually. If a veteran's long-term goals are no longer feasible due to changes in their employment handicap, the VA must work with the veteran to redevelop a new plan. This ensures veterans receive the most effective path toward successful employment and transition.

The Stop Insider Trading Act restricts Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing new securities issued by publicly traded companies. It requires advance public disclosure for any sale of existing covered investments, with a mandatory 7-to-14-day notice period before the transaction. Violations result in significant financial penalties, including disgorgement of any net gains, payable by the Member personally.

The American Dream Act establishes a temporary federal income tax exclusion for capital gains realized by individuals aged 65 or older when they sell their real property to a first-time homebuyer. This incentive is designed to encourage seniors to sell their homes to new buyers, provided the sale price does not exceed $500,000 and certain residency requirements are met. This exclusion is effective for sales occurring between 2027 and 2031.

The Flexibility for Workers Education Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to clarify which time is excluded from "hours worked" for minimum wage and overtime calculations. Specifically, it excludes time spent changing clothes or washing if covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. The bill also excludes time spent attending voluntary, non-work-related educational or training activities that occur outside of regular hours.

The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 amends immigration law to make non-citizens inadmissible and deportable if they commit specific fraud offenses against the U.S. government or unlawfully receive public benefits. This legislation explicitly bars individuals found inadmissible or deportable under these new grounds from receiving any form of immigration relief.

This bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to temporarily exclude certain False Claims Act recoveries from being deposited into the Crime Victims Fund through fiscal year 2029. It also mandates a comprehensive audit by the Department of Justice Inspector General on the Fund's sustainability and the impact of recent legislative changes. The resulting report will provide recommendations for improving the Fund's effectiveness and oversight.

The "Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act" prevents payment card networks from assigning a unique merchant category code to firearm retailers. The Attorney General is responsible for enforcing the Act, investigating complaints, and reporting to Congress. This law overrides state and local laws regarding merchant category codes for firearm retailers and does not establish a private right of action.

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

The CFTC Charitable Organization Exemption Act of 2025 amends the Commodity Exchange Act to exempt qualified charitable organizations from the requirement to register as commodity pool operators or commodity trading advisors. This exemption applies when their advisory or pool activities are conducted solely for other qualifying charitable entities. The bill maintains existing exemptions while adding a specific disclosure requirement for these newly exempt charitable organizations.

This resolution denounces the rhetoric of six specific Members of Congress for allegedly sowing disallegiance within the U.S. military and intelligence community. It condemns their actions for encouraging service members to potentially violate the Uniform Code of Military Justice by suggesting they defy orders without evidence of illegality. The bill asserts that this rhetoric undermines the President's role as Commander in Chief and compromises national security.

The Federal Mechanical Insulation Act formally recognizes the installation of high-efficiency mechanical insulation as a key energy and water efficiency measure for federal buildings. This legislation mandates that mechanical insulation must meet or exceed ASHRAE Standard 90.1 requirements to qualify for these efficiency designations. Consequently, future energy and water evaluations for federal facilities must specifically identify potential savings opportunities related to mechanical insulation upgrades.

This bill, the D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act, seeks to repeal the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022. By doing so, it will restore the laws and regulations that were in effect prior to the 2022 Act.

The Energy Choice Act prevents state and local governments from enacting bans or restrictions on the type or source of energy services consumers can access. This legislation protects consumer choice across various energy sources, including natural gas, hydrogen, propane, and electricity, provided the energy is sold across state lines. Essentially, it limits local interference with energy delivery options.

The "Equal Representation Act" mandates the inclusion of a citizenship status question on the 2030 census and all future censuses. It requires the Secretary to report the number of citizens and non-citizens in each state. It also changes the way congressional districts are calculated by excluding non-citizens from the population count used for apportionment.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act focuses primarily on improving pediatric drug development and ensuring patient access to necessary treatments. This legislation mandates new research requirements for molecularly targeted pediatric cancer drugs, strengthens FDA enforcement of pediatric study completion, and extends incentives for developing drugs for rare pediatric diseases. Additionally, the bill updates organ transplant network functions and establishes an Abraham Accords Office within the FDA to enhance international regulatory cooperation.

The Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025 establishes a new voluntary Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program for employers to self-audit and correct unintentional minimum wage and overtime violations under the FLSA. This program aims to expedite the recovery of back wages for employees, building on the success of a previous pilot, while offering employers certain protections if they cooperate in good faith. Approval requires the employer to fix the violation, accurately calculate and pay back wages, and confirm they are not currently facing litigation over the issues identified. The Act also strictly prohibits employer retaliation against workers participating in the settlement process.