Legislative Activity

This resolution commends President Trump and U.S. forces for the successful "Operation Absolute Resolve," which apprehended fugitive Nicolás Maduro and dismantled the command structure of the Cartel de los Soles. It recognizes the operation as a critical step against state-sponsored narcoterrorism that fuels the U.S. drug crisis. Furthermore, the bill reaffirms the Monroe Doctrine and supports a democratic transition in Venezuela.

The SAFE KIDS Act addresses national security concerns by invalidating surrogacy agreements between U.S. surrogates and prospective parents from designated "foreign entities of concern." This legislation voids such contracts and imposes penalties on surrogacy brokers who facilitate these arrangements. The bill ensures that custody decisions for children born under these void agreements are based solely on the child's best interests under state law.

The Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment (CSAFE) Act establishes a new federal crime for intentionally compelling a minor to engage in harmful acts, including self-harm, animal crushing, or abusive nonsexual or sexually explicit conduct. This law applies when using mail, interstate commerce, or within U.S. jurisdiction, defining "compel" to include threats, fraud, or manipulation. Penalties range up to 10 years imprisonment, increasing significantly if serious bodily injury or death results.

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.

This bill officially designates January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers nationwide. It also establishes National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15th) to commemorate officers who have died in the line of duty. The legislation encourages the President to issue annual proclamations recognizing these days and calls for flags to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day.

The Duty Status Reform Act aims to modernize and streamline the process for determining and managing duty status for federal employees. This legislation seeks to clarify existing regulations and ensure fair and consistent application of duty status rules across government agencies.

The Veteran Suicide Prevention Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a comprehensive review of veteran suicides over the preceding five years, focusing on prescription practices. This review will analyze medication use, diagnoses, and demographic data for veterans who died by suicide while receiving VA care. The VA must then submit a detailed report of its findings and recommendations to Congress and the public.

The Aviation Funding Solvency Act establishes a temporary mechanism to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can continue essential operations if Congress fails to pass regular appropriations. This allows the FAA Administrator to draw upon the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund to maintain operations at the previous year's funding rate. The temporary funding ceases once a new appropriation or continuing resolution is enacted. The bill also makes a technical amendment regarding non-premium war risk insurance.

The Protect Children’s Innocence Act establishes federal criminal penalties for performing genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on individuals under 18 years old. This law applies when the act involves interstate commerce or occurs in U.S. territories. It explicitly prohibits procedures intended to change a minor's body to correspond with a different sex, with narrow exceptions for specific medical necessities.

The CLEAR Act of 2025 aims to prevent the U.S. Forest Service from enforcing a specific recent rule concerning "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions." This legislation effectively nullifies that particular regulation, removing its force and effect.

The Essential Caregivers Act of 2025 protects the rights of residents in long-term care facilities to designate an essential caregiver who can provide support and companionship. This legislation ensures that these caregivers maintain in-person access to residents even during public health emergencies when general visitation is restricted. By establishing clear protocols and an appeals process, the bill aims to prevent the harmful effects of isolation and ensure residents continue to receive vital care and advocacy.

This act establishes the **Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025**. It amends existing law to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Institute specifically within the State of Utah. This new institute will focus on research related to forest health and wildfire prevention in the region.

This act officially confirms that the University of Utah's use of approximately 593.54 acres of land in Salt Lake City for its research park constitutes a valid public purpose under federal law. It validates the existing use established by the 1970 Department of the Interior approval and any consistent future uses related to the university research park.

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 PERMIT Act aims to streamline and modernize federal water quality permitting processes under the Clean Water Act. It introduces requirements for considering cost and technology availability when setting water quality standards and revises timelines and scope for state water quality certifications. Furthermore, the bill clarifies general permit terms, establishes new judicial review rules, and reduces regulatory burdens for certain agricultural and pesticide discharges.

This bill proposes to repeal Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act, which currently restricts United States assistance to Azerbaijan. The repeal is supported by findings that Azerbaijan has been a steadfast ally offering critical cooperation and demonstrating a commitment to peace in the South Caucasus. By removing this restriction, the legislation aims to allow for full U.S. assistance to the nation.

The Streamline Transit Projects Act reforms the environmental review process under NEPA for large transit agencies. It allows eligible agencies in urban areas over 200,000 people to assume the federal government's authority to determine categorical exclusions for certain transit projects. This transfer of responsibility, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to expedite project delivery while maintaining federal oversight and accountability.

This bill officially renames the United States Post Office facility located at 35 South Main Street in Glendale, Utah. The facility will now be known as the "Deputy Sheriff Brian Harris Post Office."

This bill establishes the Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025 to create a new federal grant program supporting transportation needs for hosting major international sporting events. The program provides funding to state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments for eligible transportation projects within 100 miles of the event site. It also authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide technical and planning assistance to ensure smooth movement of people and goods during these covered events.

The Kidd's Stuttering Act aims to address childhood stuttering by expanding screening and coverage under Medicaid and CHIP. This legislation mandates the inclusion of stuttering screening in child health quality measures and requires its inclusion in Medicaid well-child visits starting in 2027. Furthermore, the Act ensures that treatment for stuttering is a mandatory Medicaid and CHIP benefit, requiring parity in treatment limitations compared to other speech disorders.