Legislative Activity

The United States Automobile Consumer Assistance and Relief Act (USA CAR Act) introduces a new tax deduction for interest paid on specific car loans taken out after January 1, 2025. This deduction applies only to loans used to purchase a "qualified automobile," defined as a vehicle whose final assembly was completed within the United States. This provision aims to provide financial assistance to consumers purchasing domestically assembled vehicles.

The Allegiance Act of 2025 prohibits the display of any foreign national flags on United States Capitol Grounds. Furthermore, the bill restricts the use of official congressional office allowances to purchase flags from any country other than the United States. This legislation aims to ensure that only the American flag is displayed on Capitol grounds and purchased with taxpayer funds for official use.

The Transportation Freedom Act aims to boost American auto manufacturing through tax incentives for companies that keep production and jobs in the U.S. while also rolling back recent vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency regulations. It restricts states' abilities to set their own emission standards and directs the EPA and DOT to establish new, flexible emissions standards based on technological and economic feasibility. This could lead to more fuel-efficient vehicles, reduced emissions, and shifts in the automotive industry.

The "English Language Unity Act of 2025" establishes English as the official language of the United States, mandating its use in official government functions while allowing exceptions for specific circumstances. It sets a uniform English language standard for naturalization, ensuring new citizens can understand core U.S. documents. The Act also includes rules for interpreting U.S. laws in English, emphasizing the protection of individual rights and state powers, and directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to propose a rule for uniform English language testing of naturalization candidates.

This resolution congratulates The Ohio State University Buckeyes for their victory in the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. It recognizes the contributions of key players, coaches, and the university community to the team's success. The resolution also acknowledges the team's challenging path to the championship and requests official copies be prepared for presentation to university leaders and the head coach.

The Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely (RULES) Act mandates that asylum seekers arriving at U.S. ports of entry must process their applications exclusively at those locations and remain in custody during the review process. The bill clarifies that these specific port-of-entry restrictions do not apply to individuals apprehended after entering the country without authorization. Additionally, it expands decision-making authority regarding asylum applications to include both the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security.

This bill proposes rescinding all unobligated funding previously allocated to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Inflation Reduction Act. It further expresses the intent of Congress to redirect these funds toward the establishment and administration of a new "External Revenue Service."