Legislative Activity

The Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act completely repeals the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program established under Section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act. This legislation removes all references to the repealed standard throughout related environmental and petroleum marketing laws. In essence, the bill eliminates the federal renewable fuel mandate.

The "Protecting Taxpayers Wallets Act of 2025" mandates that federal agencies charge labor organizations representing their employees quarterly fees for the use of agency resources and union time. These fees are calculated based on the value of the resources used and the hourly rate of labor representatives, with strict penalties for non-payment, including the potential loss of union certification. Agencies are required to track union time accurately and agency Inspectors General must evaluate compliance with these requirements every two years. The payments collected will be deposited into the Treasury's general fund.

The Bertie’s Respect for National Cemeteries Act prohibits the interment or memorialization of individuals who have committed Federal or State capital crimes in VA National Cemeteries or Arlington National Cemetery. This legislation mandates increased diligence by officials to verify eligibility before burial. Furthermore, it specifically directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of George E. Siple from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery and return them to his next-of-kin.

The "45Q Repeal Act of 2025" eliminates the carbon oxide sequestration credit (Section 45Q) from the Internal Revenue Code starting in 2026. It also updates related sections of the tax code to reflect this repeal. An amendment to Section 45Y(b)(2)(D) ensures captured carbon dioxide that is securely stored or utilized will not be included in a facility's emissions calculations, and directs the Secretary to establish regulations for secure geological storage of qualified carbon oxide.

The TREAT PTSD Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to provide stellate ganglion block (SGB) to veterans and members of the Armed Forces diagnosed with PTSD who elect to receive it after being fully informed of its risks and benefits. It allows the treatment to be furnished through VA or military medical facilities, or qualified healthcare providers. The bill also requires updating the VADOD Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD management to include SGB as a therapy option.

The "Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act" amends the Stafford Act to prohibit discrimination based on economic status or political affiliation in the provision of disaster assistance. This ensures equitable access to aid for all individuals affected by disasters, regardless of their financial situation or political beliefs.

The DRILL Now Act prevents river basin commissions from regulating hydraulic fracturing within the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River basins unless authorized by the respective State. This ensures that state legislatures have the authority to decide on hydraulic fracturing regulations within their jurisdiction.

The "No Propaganda Act" prohibits the use of federal funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and prevents CPB from accepting such funds. It also rescinds any remaining funds allocated to CPB from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.

The "No Kill Switches in Cars Act" repeals a section of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The repealed section required the Department of Transportation to create a rule mandating that all new cars have advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology. This bill prohibits the government from requiring car manufacturers to install kill switches in vehicles.

The Restoring Vehicle Market Freedom Act of 2025 seeks to eliminate various federal tax credits associated with electric and alternative fuel vehicles. Specifically, the bill repeals tax incentives for the purchase of new and used clean vehicles, commercial clean vehicles, and alternative fuel refueling property. These changes are designed to remove these provisions from the Internal Revenue Code effective upon the date of enactment.

The Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025 repeals several federal tax credits and incentives related to alcohol fuels, biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and clean fuel production. By eliminating these subsidies and their associated excise tax credits, the bill aims to remove government-directed financial support for specific fuel types from the Internal Revenue Code. These changes apply to fuels sold, used, or produced after the date of the Act's enactment.

The Restoring Energy Market Freedom Act proposes the repeal of thirteen federal tax credits currently supporting renewable energy, nuclear power, and advanced energy manufacturing. By eliminating these incentives and their associated direct-pay provisions, the bill aims to remove government-subsidized market interventions in the energy sector. These changes would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to mandate a balanced federal budget, limiting total government spending and requiring justification for each agency's funding requests. It sets spending caps tied to the GDP, necessitates supermajority votes to raise the debt limit or increase revenue, and empowers Congress to enforce these rules. Exceptions are allowed during declared wars or other national emergencies with congressional approval. The amendment would take effect once the budget is balanced or ten years after ratification.