Legislative Activity

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 reforms federal civil forfeiture laws to protect property owners by raising the government's burden of proof, mandating judicial oversight, and expanding access to legal counsel. The bill also eliminates nonjudicial forfeiture and ends programs that share seized assets with state and local law enforcement, redirecting proceeds to the General Fund of the Treasury. Additionally, it provides new protections for individuals accused of structuring transactions and increases transparency in forfeiture reporting.

The Defund Planned Parenthood Act seeks to prohibit the allocation of any federal funding to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its affiliates. This legislation aims to restrict these organizations from receiving taxpayer dollars, regardless of existing provisions that might otherwise permit such funding.

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.

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 prohibits federal employees and contractors from pressuring online platforms to censor constitutionally protected speech or improperly access private user data. The bill establishes strict penalties for violations, mandates public reporting of government communications with tech companies, and prohibits federal funding for programs aimed at labeling news content as misinformation. Additionally, it terminates the Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Governance Board and limits the President's emergency war powers over communications infrastructure.

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" seeks to overturn the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. If passed, this legislation would nullify all legal designations of applications as "foreign adversary controlled," effectively removing the current federal ban on TikTok.

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.

The "Write the Laws Act" aims to restore the constitutional separation of powers by prohibiting Congress from delegating its legislative authority to executive agencies or other entities. It mandates that all criminal and civil regulations must be fully defined by Congress itself, rendering any non-compliant executive rules or directives unenforceable. Additionally, the bill provides a legal pathway for citizens to challenge unauthorized agency actions in court without judicial deference to those agencies.

The One Subject at a Time Act mandates that all federal legislation be limited to a single, clearly defined subject to prevent the inclusion of unrelated provisions or "pork-barrel" spending. The bill establishes strict enforcement mechanisms, including the ability to void non-compliant laws and granting citizens and Members of Congress the right to sue to ensure legislative transparency.

The Read the Bills Act aims to increase legislative transparency and accountability by requiring that all bills cite their constitutional authority and clearly display proposed changes to existing law. It mandates that full text be made public online at least seven days before a vote and read aloud in its entirety to members of Congress. Additionally, the bill requires members to sign an affidavit confirming they have read or listened to the legislation before voting, and it allows citizens to challenge the enforcement of any law passed in violation of these procedures.