Legislative Activity

The No Budget, No Pay Act mandates that Congress must pass the concurrent budget resolution and all necessary appropriations bills by October 1st each year. If Congress fails to meet this deadline, Members of Congress will have their pay suspended for the period of non-compliance. This suspension includes a prohibition on receiving any retroactive back pay for the time they were out of compliance. These provisions are set to take effect starting September 29, 2027.

The Judicial Accountability for Public Safety Act of 2025 establishes a new civil cause of action allowing individuals to sue judges for serious harm resulting from decisions made with intentional disregard for public safety or gross negligence during bail or sentencing hearings. This law specifically targets egregious judicial conduct and removes standard judicial immunity protections for claims brought under this new section. The Act carefully defines key terms like "judicial officer" and sets a high bar for proving liability, requiring "clear and convincing evidence" of misconduct.

The Disaster Relief Continuity Act of 2025 ensures FEMA has immediate access to necessary funding to respond to declared disasters if Congress has not yet passed the budget for Fiscal Year 2026. This automatic funding allows essential disaster aid, operational costs, and ongoing recovery projects to continue without interruption. This temporary measure remains in effect until a new budget is passed or until January 1, 2027.

The Securing our Border Act reallocates existing federal funds to significantly enhance border security infrastructure, primarily by mandating 100% nonintrusive scanning at all land ports of entry and funding construction of the southwest border wall system. The bill also authorizes new financial incentives, including signing and retention bonuses, for Customs and Border Protection agents. Finally, it mandates stricter processing for individuals arriving from contiguous territories, requiring detention or immediate return while asylum claims are reviewed.

The TRUST Act of 2025 modifies FDIC examination requirements by significantly raising the asset threshold for well-managed institutions to qualify for reduced on-site supervisory testing. This change doubles the asset limit from \$3 billion to \$6 billion. Consequently, more banks meeting the "well-managed" criteria may benefit from less frequent routine examinations.

The Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act aims to increase punishments for individuals who use fire or incendiary devices while committing federal crimes. This legislation specifically targets the use of open flames, including the burning of the U.S. flag, during the commission of federal offenses that endanger the public or damage property. Anyone convicted under these enhanced provisions will face an additional minimum of one year in prison, though the penalties do not apply to constitutionally protected speech.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating a specific week as "National Tire Safety Week" to promote public awareness. The bill encourages all Americans to learn about and practice proper tire care and maintenance. Its goal is to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities caused by tire-related issues.

The Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act (DLARA) aims to increase transparency and improve management of Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans. It mandates stricter monthly reporting requirements for the SBA, imposes new financial breakdowns in the President's budget requests for disaster loan costs, and establishes limitations on new loan commitments when funding runs low. Furthermore, the bill requires comprehensive reports from the GAO and the SBA Inspector General to review past spending accuracy and the impact of recent program changes.

The National Airport Supersonic Readiness Act of 2025 mandates the FAA to conduct a comprehensive study assessing whether major U.S. airports are prepared for the arrival of next-generation supersonic and hypersonic aircraft. This assessment will evaluate runway capacity, ground support infrastructure, air traffic control, and environmental regulations. The resulting report will provide Congress with necessary recommendations and cost estimates for future infrastructure upgrades to support high-speed air travel.

The Border Operations Service Medal Act establishes a new military decoration, the Border Operations Service Medal, to recognize service members and federal employees involved in designated national security operations along the U.S.-Mexico border starting January 2025. This medal will be awarded to active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve members who participated in these specific border security efforts. The Secretary of Defense is tasked with designing and implementing the medal within 60 days of the Act's enactment.

This bill mandates comprehensive federal reporting to better understand and address violence, aggression, and wellness challenges facing law enforcement officers. It requires the Attorney General to produce detailed reports analyzing attacks on officers, potential new data collection methods for non-criminal aggressive incidents, and the state of officer mental health resources. The goal is to use this improved data to recommend better federal, state, and local responses and support systems for officers.

The Disaster Relief Transparency Act mandates that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) submit detailed annual reports explaining its methodology for allocating funds from key disaster recovery and mitigation grant programs. These reports must clarify how allocation amounts may change between appropriations and suggest improvements for consistency and speed. The initial report, due within 90 days of enactment, will focus on FY 2024 and 2025 funding.

The Mobile Mammography Promotion Act of 2025 aims to support mobile mammography services by providing full refunds for federal motor fuel excise taxes paid on fuel used in these specialized vehicles. Furthermore, the Act eliminates the federal retail tax on fuel sold specifically for use in these mobile medical units. This legislation seeks to reduce operational costs for providers offering crucial diagnostic services directly to patients.

The Radar Gap Elimination Act establishes the Radar Next Program to modernize the nation's weather radar system. This initiative directs the National Weather Service to develop a comprehensive plan for replacing the existing NEXRAD system to improve performance and coverage across the U.S. and its territories. The program also allows for immediate partnerships to fill current radar coverage gaps while planning for the full system overhaul, which must be executed by September 30, 2040.

This bill amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a high-priority corridor, paving the way for its future designation as an interstate highway. The specific section of Route 74 affected runs from Columbus, North Carolina, to Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The bill also updates references to high-priority corridors within the Act.