Legislative Activity

The Birthright Abuse and Nationality (BAN) Act aims to curb "birth tourism" by establishing it as a formal ground of inadmissibility for foreign nationals entering the U.S. primarily to give birth. The bill introduces criminal penalties for those who commit visa fraud related to birth tourism and imposes strict consequences on entities that facilitate or promote the practice. Ultimately, the legislation seeks to protect the integrity of U.S. citizenship by ensuring it is not treated as a commercial product.

The Somaliland Economic Access and Opportunity Act aims to strengthen regional stability and economic ties by addressing the barriers Somaliland faces in accessing the U.S. and international financial systems. The bill mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury conduct a comprehensive report identifying these regulatory and institutional challenges. Furthermore, it provides recommendations to help Somaliland align with international financial standards, ultimately fostering greater transparency and integration into the global economy.

The CDFI Fund Transparency Act requires the Secretary of the Treasury to provide annual testimony to Congress regarding the operations and performance of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. This legislation aims to increase oversight and accountability by ensuring the Fund’s activities are regularly reviewed by the House and Senate banking committees.

The Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025 updates the federal definition of a manufactured home to include those built without a permanent chassis. It mandates new HUD safety standards and requires states to certify that their laws treat these homes equally to traditionally built manufactured homes. Failure to certify will result in a state prohibition on the sale or installation of these newly defined homes.

The Repealing Enrichment for Senators Exploited by Targeting Act, or the RESET Act, aims to eliminate specific notification requirements previously mandated for the Senate regarding legal processes for disclosing Senate data. This bill repeals Section 213 of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. In essence, it removes existing Senate notification rules tied to data disclosure under legal scrutiny.

This resolution urges the Director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to immediately reevaluate the safety of all chemical abortion drugs based on recent independent studies. It highlights concerns that expanded access, including mail distribution, may increase risks of abuse and serious complications. The measure specifically calls for the FDA to publicly release a comprehensive safety review incorporating real-world complication data.

The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act limits how consumer reporting agencies can share a consumer's report when it is requested in connection with a residential mortgage loan. Reports can only be shared with entities directly involved in the consumer's current mortgage or those providing a firm offer of credit or insurance. The Act also mandates a study by the GAO regarding the use and impact of "trigger leads" derived from credit checks.

The Black Vulture Relief Act authorizes livestock producers and their employees to take action against black vultures that pose an imminent threat to their livestock. This permission overrides certain existing regulations but strictly prohibits the use of poison. Those who take vultures under this authority must submit an annual report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service once the required reporting form is made available.

The Bank Loan Privacy Act mandates that the Bureau must establish a formal rule before deleting or modifying certain credit reporting data under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. This rulemaking process requires public notice and comment, ensuring any changes clearly detail the modifications and explain how they protect consumer privacy interests.

The Court Shopping Deterrence Act mandates that any appeal of a federal district court order granting a nationwide injunction must go directly to the Supreme Court. This process bypasses the standard circuit court of appeals for rulings that halt the enforcement of federal laws or regulations across the entire country. The Act aims to centralize review for these significant, broad-reaching judicial decisions.

The "Safe Access to Cash Act of 2025" broadens the definition of an ATM to include all network-connected machines that allow customers to access their accounts. It clarifies that ATMs and cash being transported to or from them are under the protection of financial institutions for robbery-related legal purposes, regardless of location or ownership.

The Payment Choice Act of 2025 ensures that retail businesses accepting in-person payments cannot refuse cash for transactions under $500, preventing them from charging cash-paying customers more. It outlines specific exceptions, such as temporary system failures or providing fee-free cash-to-prepaid card converters, and allows for inactivity fees on prepaid cards under certain conditions. The bill also includes enforcement mechanisms, allowing customers to take legal action against businesses in violation and establishing penalties for non-compliance. For the first 5 years, businesses are only required to accept bills up to $20.

The Bank Privacy Reform Act strengthens individual financial privacy by requiring federal agencies to obtain a search warrant to access personal financial records. The bill significantly limits government surveillance by repealing numerous Bank Secrecy Act reporting requirements, including those related to anti-money laundering monitoring and beneficial ownership disclosures.