Legislative Activity

The Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 updates the definition of "food" in federal nutrition programs by explicitly excluding certain snack and dessert items. Furthermore, this Act allows state agencies to request a waiver to prohibit the purchase of items they deem "unhealthy food" using nutrition benefits for home consumption.

The "NIH Reform Act" divides the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases into three separate entities: The National Institute of Allergic Diseases, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, and the National Institute of Immunologic Diseases. Each new institute will be led by a director appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for a term of 5 years, and the act ensures a smooth transition of responsibilities and legal references to the new institutes.

The Stop Funding Religiously Oppressive Regimes Act of 2025 requires the President to identify foreign governments that impose severe criminal penalties for religious practices like apostasy, blasphemy, or interfaith marriage. The U.S. government will then be prohibited from providing assistance to those governments.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove all deed restrictions, including easements and covenants, from a 3.62-acre parcel of land that was once part of the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center and previously conveyed to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.

This resolution authorizes the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to spend funds, hire staff, and utilize personnel from other agencies for its operations from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It sets limits on the committee's expenses, including specific allocations for consultants and staff training, and outlines the permissible use of funds from the Senate's contingent fund. The resolution grants the committee broad authority to investigate government operations, potential fraud, criminal activities, and the efficiency of various governmental functions, including national security and energy management. It also empowers the committee to compel testimony and document production through subpoenas and continue existing legal processes.

The "National Right-to-Work Act" aims to protect individual employees' rights to choose whether or not to join or support a labor union. It amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to eliminate mandatory union membership or fees as a condition of employment. This ensures that employees cannot be forced to join or contribute to a union against their will. The changes apply to agreements made or renewed after the Act's enactment.

The "Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025" aims to prevent government shutdowns by automatically continuing funding for programs, projects, and activities if a new fiscal year begins without an approved budget. Funding will be capped at 94% of the previous year's rate, decreasing by 1% every 90 days, with exceptions for entitlements and mandatory payments. This ensures that the government remains operational while incentivizing Congress to pass regular appropriation bills.

The "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025" aims to increase transparency and accountability in federal agency rulemaking by requiring congressional approval for major rules with significant economic impact (over $100 million). It establishes procedures for congressional review and approval or disapproval of both major and non-major rules, mandates the publication of guidance documents, and sets expiration dates for major rules. The Act also requires agencies to conduct retrospective reviews of existing rules and includes a regulatory budget to control the costs of regulations. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must study the number and economic impact of existing rules.

The "FAIR Act of 2025" aims to reform civil asset forfeiture laws by increasing protections for property owners, requiring the government to meet a higher burden of proof, and ensuring that forfeited assets are deposited into the Treasury's General Fund instead of being retained by law enforcement agencies. The bill also addresses structuring transactions to evade reporting requirements, adding stipulations to what constitutes a violation and requiring probable cause hearings for seized property. These changes apply retroactively to ongoing and future civil forfeiture cases.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. troops from hostilities in Syria within 30 days unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes military action. It emphasizes Congress's authority to declare war and asserts that existing authorizations for military force do not apply to the current situation in Syria. The resolution references numerous instances of conflict involving U.S. forces in Syria, highlighting the ongoing nature of these hostilities. This resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force.

The "Defund Planned Parenthood Act" prohibits the federal government from providing any funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its affiliates. This bill aims to eliminate all federal financial support for the organization and its related entities.

This joint resolution seeks to direct the President to remove U.S. troops from hostilities in or affecting Ukraine within 30 days, unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes the use of armed forces. It emphasizes that Congress has the sole power to declare war and highlights concerns that current U.S. involvement in Ukraine constitutes engagement in hostilities without proper authorization. The resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution, asserting that U.S. actions necessitate congressional approval or troop removal. This resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force.

The "Free Speech Protection Act" aims to protect free speech by preventing government employees from censoring speech on social media platforms and from colluding with platforms to suppress or label content. It establishes reporting requirements for communications between government employees and social media platforms, terminates the Disinformation Governance Board, and prohibits grants for programs focused on misinformation. The Act also amends the Communications Act of 1934 and ensures transparency through the Freedom of Information Act regarding government communications with social media platforms.

This resolution affirms the President's existing legal authority to secure the U.S. southwest border under the Immigration and Nationality Act. It urges the President and Homeland Security Secretary to reinstate and implement policies that deter illegal immigration, protect national security, and ensure lawful entry. These policies include immediate removal of illegal aliens, reinstatement of the Remain in Mexico policy, ending catch-and-release, and ending taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal aliens. The resolution highlights concerns about the number of illegal entries, apprehensions of suspected terrorists, and encounters with illegal aliens with criminal records.

The "Repeal the TikTok Ban Act" repeals the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act," effectively nullifying any prior bans or restrictions on applications like TikTok that were designated as controlled by foreign adversaries.

The "Read the Bills Act" aims to ensure transparency and constitutional adherence in the legislative process by requiring all bills to cite their constitutional authority, include the current version of any amended laws, be published online for at least seven days before a vote, and be fully read aloud in Congress. It mandates that each member of Congress confirms their presence during the bill's reading or certifies they have read it in its entirety before voting, and establishes legal recourse for individuals or members of Congress aggrieved by non-compliance. This act prohibits the waiver or modification of these requirements by either House of Congress.

The "Write the Laws Act" aims to reinforce the separation of powers by preventing Congress from delegating its legislative authority to other entities, including executive agencies. It defines what constitutes an unlawful delegation of legislative power and mandates that all regulations impacting individuals must be explicitly authorized by an Act of Congress. The Act allows individuals harmed by non-compliant actions to sue the government and requires the Comptroller General to identify existing statutes with prohibited delegations. Any directive not adhering to these requirements will have no legal force.

The "One Subject at a Time Act" aims to ensure legislative clarity and focus by requiring each bill to address only one subject, clearly stated in its title. It restricts appropriations bills from including unrelated general legislation or changes to existing laws, while allowing limitations on the use of funds. The Act provides legal recourse for those harmed by non-compliant laws or for members of Congress affected by their house's failure to comply with the act, enabling them to sue the U.S. government to stop the law's enforcement. If a law violates this act, the entire law or specific parts may be invalidated.

This resolution ensures Senators have adequate time to review legislation by requiring a minimum review period based on the length of the document. It allows Senators to raise concerns if this reading period is not met and requires a supermajority to waive the rule. This resolution affirms the Senate's power to establish its own rules and procedures.