Legislative Activity

This resolution honors the memory of Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy murdered in a hate crime in Illinois. It strongly condemns all hate crimes and discrimination based on ethnicity or religion. The measure also recognizes the significant contributions of the Palestinian community to the United States. Finally, it calls for an end to hateful rhetoric and violence against all children globally.

This resolution recognizes the severe psychological impact of aggressive immigration enforcement on individuals, families, and communities across the nation. It condemns specific enforcement tactics that violate constitutional rights and highlights the disproportionate harm caused by detention and deportation policies. The bill directs federal agencies to collect data on mental health impacts and support nonprofit organizations providing essential services to affected immigrant populations.

This resolution formally honors the life and tragic assassination of Honduran human rights and environmental defender Juan López. It commemorates the one-year anniversary of his murder and condemns the ongoing violence against land defenders in the Bajo Aguán region. Furthermore, the resolution supports efforts to combat corruption and impunity in Honduras, including calls for international assistance in investigating López's killing. Finally, it urges the U.S. government to increase support for Honduran civil society groups defending human rights and democracy.

The Equal Tax Act aims to increase tax fairness by limiting preferential tax rates for high earners and treating property transfers at death or as a gift as a taxable event. It introduces new rules for capital gains exclusions on inherited family farms and businesses, while also capping the use of like-kind exchanges for non-farming real estate. Finally, the Act adjusts the calculation for the Qualified Business Income deduction based on income thresholds.

The Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act tightens campaign finance rules by redefining "coordinated expenditures" made with a candidate as direct contributions, subject to strict limits and severe penalties for violations. It also explicitly bans federal candidates and officeholders from soliciting funds for any political committee that accepts non-compliant donations. These changes aim to prevent candidates from indirectly influencing or benefiting from outside spending by Super PACs.

The Campaign Transparency Act eliminates the existing dollar threshold for reporting donor names to political committees in federal elections. This change mandates that political committees must now disclose the identity of any individual who makes a contribution, regardless of the amount. Consequently, all donations, no matter how small, will be publicly reported starting immediately upon the Act's enactment.

This bill imposes significant restrictions on the transfer of specific defense articles and services to Israel. Transfers of listed military equipment, such as certain bombs and ammunition, are prohibited unless Congress first passes a law detailing their specific authorized use. Furthermore, Israel must provide satisfactory written assurances that the items will only be used for those stated purposes and in compliance with international law.

The Born in the USA Act of 2025 declares that Executive Order 14160, which attempted to restrict birthright citizenship, is unconstitutional and contrary to the 14th Amendment. This Act prohibits the use of any federal funds to implement or enforce that Executive Order. It affirms the established constitutional right to birthright citizenship for nearly everyone born on U.S. soil.

The Tenants’ Right to Organize Act establishes and protects the right of tenants receiving federal rental assistance, including Section 8 voucher holders and those in LIHTC projects, to form and participate in tenant organizations without fear of retaliation. The bill mandates that Public Housing Agencies and property owners must recognize these legitimate groups, consider their concerns, and respond to their feedback. Furthermore, it creates new enforcement mechanisms, allows tenants to sue for violations, and establishes funding for technical assistance and training for tenant groups.

This bill expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' authority to provide grants to entities that assist homeless veterans. These grants will now specifically support organizations helping veterans access all eligible VA benefits and coordinate broader support services from government and private sources. The updated criteria also prioritize organizations capable of providing comprehensive assistance beyond just housing repair.

This bill aims to strengthen support for homeless veterans by increasing the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs. It extends the funding authorization through fiscal year 2024 and sets a specific funding target of \$350 million for fiscal year 2025. Moving forward, the bill authorizes necessary funding for these vital services indefinitely.

This resolution formally recognizes the 10th anniversary of Educators Rising and commends its vital role in addressing the national teacher shortage. It highlights the program's success in inspiring future educators through "Grow Your Own" initiatives and providing essential career preparation. Congress is acknowledging the organization's commitment to building a diverse and well-prepared teaching workforce for the future.

This bill recognizes and celebrates the significant cultural, economic, and political contributions of Latinas in Illinois and the United States. It acknowledges the underrepresentation of Latinas in elected office while highlighting Illinois as a state that is helping to increase Latina representation in government. The bill encourages continued progress towards equitable representation for Latinas in all sectors and leadership roles.

The "Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025" aims to restore educational benefits to veterans and eligible individuals whose education was interrupted due to institutional misconduct, such as fraud or closure. It requires educational institutions to repay educational assistance received if a student's benefits are restored due to the institution's actions. The bill also allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to recover fraudulently obtained funds and establishes an appeal process for institutions.