Legislative Activity

The Disaster Assistance Fairness Act amends the Stafford Act to ensure that residential common interest communities—including condominiums, housing cooperatives, and manufactured housing communities—can access federal disaster relief. The bill authorizes federal assistance for debris removal on private community property and allows for the repair of essential shared infrastructure following a major disaster.

The Asylum Accountability Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose permanent ineligibility for adjustment of status for individuals who fail to appear at their removal proceedings. This legislation removes the current 10-year limitation, ensuring that those who do not comply with court requirements remain permanently ineligible for lawful permanent resident status.

The CONTAINER Act allows border states to place temporary, movable structures on federal land for border security purposes without needing a special use authorization. States must provide 45 days' notice to the relevant federal agency, with placements initially permitted for up to one year. Extensions may be granted in 90-day increments if U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines that operational control of the border has not yet been achieved.

The Lumbee Fairness Act grants full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, extending eligibility for federal services and benefits to its members. The bill establishes a framework for tribal roll verification, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for the tribe, and outlines the jurisdictional relationship between the tribe, the state, and the federal government.

The Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act requires Amtrak to post its reports to Congress on its public website. It also mandates the disclosure of annual base pay and bonus compensation for Amtrak's executive leadership, including the standards used to determine bonuses.

The Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Act mandates drug screening and testing for adult applicants and recipients of TANF, SNAP, and federal housing assistance. Individuals with recent drug-related arrests or those identified as high-risk through screening must test negative for controlled substances to remain eligible for benefits. States and housing agencies that fail to enforce these requirements face a 15 percent reduction in federal funding.

The States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2025 proposes the abolition of the federal Department of Education to return primary authority over schooling to states and local communities. The bill replaces current federal education programs with direct block grants to states, ensuring funding remains available for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education while mandating strict fiscal accountability. Certain essential programs would be transferred to other federal agencies, and the legislation requires a formal plan for the Department’s closure.

The Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act of 2025 prohibits the Department of Education from providing federal funding to any state or local educational agency that restricts or prevents voluntary, constitutionally protected prayer in public schools. The bill ensures that participation in prayer remains entirely voluntary and protects individuals from being forced to participate in or influence the content of such prayers.

The "No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act" mandates a hiring freeze for the Internal Revenue Service until the Treasury Secretary certifies that no current IRS employee holds a seriously delinquent federal tax debt. This legislation aims to ensure tax compliance among those responsible for enforcing the nation's tax laws.

The Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2025 aims to streamline and expand federal disaster assistance by establishing a dedicated recovery fund and new programs for unmet needs and emergency home repairs. The bill enhances support for disaster survivors by broadening eligibility criteria, extending assistance periods, and improving the transparency of the FEMA appeals process. Additionally, it mandates greater accountability through new reporting requirements, GAO oversight, and updated criteria for major disaster declarations.