Legislative Activity

The "Securing our Border Act" aims to enhance border security by increasing scanning at entry points, constructing a border wall, and incentivizing Customs and Border Protection agents. It mandates the transfer of funds to Customs and Border Protection for nonintrusive inspection systems to achieve a 100% scanning rate at all northern and southwest border land ports of entry. The Act also allocates funding for border wall construction along the southwest border and authorizes bonuses for U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents to aid in recruitment, retention, and relocation. Additionally, it amends immigration law to require the return or detention of aliens arriving from contiguous territories while awaiting asylum proceedings.

This resolution authorizes the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to spend money from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027, to support its functions, including hiring staff and conducting investigations. It sets specific spending limits for various periods, including caps on expenses for consultants, organizations, and staff training. The resolution also outlines how the committee's expenses will be paid and specifies exceptions for when vouchers are not required, as well as authorizing payments from the Senate's Inquiries and Investigations expense account for agency contributions related to committee employee compensation.

The "STOP MADNESS Act" allows the President to impose economic and financial sanctions on foreign governments and individuals who obstruct the repatriation of their citizens unlawfully present in the U.S. or who facilitate unlawful immigration into the U.S. The goal of the act is to protect national security by penalizing those who resist repatriation efforts or knowingly support unlawful immigration. The President is required to report to Congress on actions taken under this act, and is able to waive sanctions if it is in the interest of national security.

This resolution designates January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week," recognizing the importance of diverse educational options (public, charter, magnet, private, online, and homeschooling). It emphasizes the role of parents in choosing the best educational environment for their children and encourages awareness of the benefits of school choice. The resolution supports celebrating educational choice and acknowledges the contributions of students, parents, teachers, and school leaders.

The "Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act" affirms that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and healthcare of their children. It restricts government interference in these rights, requiring a compelling governmental interest and the least restrictive means when such interference occurs, while also ensuring parents can seek legal remedies if their rights are violated. The Act also ensures attorney's fees can be awarded in cases under this act, similar to other civil rights cases. This law applies to all federal laws, both past and future, unless explicitly excluded.