Legislative Activity

This resolution formally denounces the political and economic philosophy of socialism, citing historical examples of totalitarianism, famine, and mass atrocities under socialist regimes worldwide. It contrasts the collectivistic nature of socialism with the founding principles of the United States, which emphasize individual liberty and property rights. Ultimately, this measure serves as a strong legislative statement opposing the implementation of socialist policies in America.

The Flight Refund Fairness Act establishes clear, strict deadlines for ticket agents to issue refunds to consumers after a flight cancellation or significant delay. Specifically, ticket agents must now return the refund money to the customer within seven days of receiving the funds from the airline. This legislation replaces vague "promptly" requirements with a concrete timeline to ensure passengers receive their money back faster.

This bill restructures the Department of State to enhance the coordination and execution of U.S. foreign policy by establishing a new Under Secretary for Political Affairs. It creates specialized diplomatic roles, including Ambassadors-at-Large for the Arctic and Indian Ocean regions, and mandates a new Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a temporary unit to counter influence from the People's Republic of China.

The DIGNIDAD Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill that significantly overhauls U.S. immigration policy across five major divisions. Division A focuses on aggressive border security enhancements, infrastructure modernization, and increased criminal penalties for immigration offenses, while Division B establishes pathways to legal status for long-term residents who entered as children and creates a temporary protection program for others. Finally, Division C aims to improve legal immigration by reducing green card backlogs, streamlining employment and student visas, and providing new discretionary relief for family separation cases.

The Protect Honduran Democracy Act expresses Congress's deep concern over irregularities and potential for unfairness in Honduras's upcoming November 2025 elections. The bill mandates the Secretary of State to develop a strategy supporting international election monitoring and protecting democratic processes. Furthermore, it authorizes assistance for election observation and requires the President to impose visa sanctions on foreign individuals who undermine the fairness of the Honduran elections.

The NO FAKES Act of 2025 establishes a new federal property right protecting an individual's voice and visual likeness from unauthorized creation and distribution as a "Digital Replica" via AI or other means. This right belongs to the individual while alive and transfers to their heirs for a limited time after death, allowing them to control and license their digital identity. The Act outlines specific liability rules for unauthorized use, provides safe harbors for online services that comply with takedown notices, and sets penalties for false claims.

The TAKE IT DOWN Act establishes federal criminal penalties for the intentional sharing of both real and digitally forged nonconsensual intimate images, with stricter penalties for images involving minors. It mandates that covered online platforms create a clear process for victims to request the removal of such content within 48 hours. Failure by platforms to reasonably comply with these removal requests will be treated as an unfair or deceptive practice enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025 amends Medicare to specifically cover augmentation therapy for individuals with severe Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Disorder when administered in the home. This legislation establishes new payment rules under Medicare Part B for the necessary intravenous kits and associated nursing services. The goal is to ensure qualified home infusion suppliers are reimbursed directly for providing this essential, ongoing maintenance treatment.

The Crucial Communism Teaching Act mandates the development of a high school civic education curriculum focused on the history and dangers of communism. This curriculum must detail the death toll caused by communist regimes and highlight ongoing human rights abuses. The Act also requires the creation of "Portraits in Patriotism" oral history resources featuring victims of oppressive political systems.

The "Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act" updates the definition of "customs waters" to align with international law, Presidential Proclamation 5928, and Presidential Proclamation 7219. It extends U.S. customs authority to include the territorial sea and contiguous zone, as permitted by international law. These changes will take effect the day after the Act is enacted.

The FORCE Act prohibits the President from removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism unless it is determined that Cuba meets the requirements outlined in the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996. The bill defines "state sponsor of terrorism" as a country whose government the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly supported international terrorism, according to existing law.