Legislative Activity

The "No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025" amends asylum eligibility, denying it to anyone with a felony or misdemeanor conviction. A felony is defined as any crime defined as a felony by the relevant jurisdiction, or any crime punishable by more than one year of imprisonment, while a misdemeanor is any crime defined as a misdemeanor by the relevant jurisdiction, or any crime not punishable by more than one year of imprisonment. The Secretary of Homeland Security can create exceptions for certain political offenses committed outside the U.S.

The "Death Tax Repeal Act" eliminates both estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, effective from the date of enactment. It adjusts gift tax calculations by setting the lifetime gift exemption at $10,000,000, with inflation adjustments after 2011. The Act also includes transitional rules for applying certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code during the enactment year.

The "Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025" repeals the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 and the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act, eliminating regulations regarding flame mitigation devices and child-resistance standards for portable gasoline containers. It prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from reinstating similar regulations.

The Local Radio Freedom Act expresses Congressional opposition to imposing new performance fees, taxes, or royalties on local radio stations and businesses for playing music. It argues that the current system of free airplay provides essential promotional value to artists and that new fees would threaten the financial viability of local broadcasters and the vital community services they provide.

The "National Right-to-Work Act" amends both the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to protect an employee's right to choose whether or not to join or support a labor union. It eliminates the possibility of mandatory union membership or dues payments as a condition of employment, ensuring that employees cannot be forced to join or support a union against their will.

The Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025 provides regulatory relief by extending the filing deadline for beneficial ownership information reports. Under this legislation, companies formed before January 1, 2024, now have until January 1, 2026, to comply with Corporate Transparency Act requirements.

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 Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act proposes to repeal federal income taxes on Social Security benefits, ensuring these payments are no longer counted as gross income. To protect the financial stability of the Social Security and Railroad Retirement programs, the bill mandates automatic federal appropriations to offset any resulting revenue loss.

The Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 aims to immediately rescind diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates across the federal government, including shutting down related offices and banning specific ideological training for federal personnel and contractors. The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for DEI activities by grant recipients and mandates that federal advisory committees cease all such practices or face termination. Furthermore, it establishes strong enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals to sue violators and seek financial penalties for non-compliance.

This bill proposes the complete termination of the United States Department of Education. If enacted, the agency would be officially dissolved on December 31, 2026.

The Build the Wall Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated Treasury fund to finance the construction and maintenance of physical barriers along the U.S. southern border. The legislation mandates that this initiative be funded by reallocating all unobligated Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds.

The Life at Conception Act declares that the constitutional right to life begins at the moment of fertilization, defining all human beings as persons from that point forward. The bill establishes legal personhood for every member of the species *homo sapiens* at all stages of development. Additionally, it explicitly prohibits the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.

The Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the use of tax-advantaged health accounts—including HSAs, FSAs, HRAs, and Archer MSAs—to pay for abortion expenses. The bill provides narrow exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is in danger. These changes are set to apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act prohibits the use of federal Medicaid and CHIP funds for elective abortions, including associated travel and lodging costs. It specifically restricts the Secretary of Health and Human Services from approving demonstration projects that provide financial assistance for abortion services. The bill includes exceptions for cases involving rape, incest, or medical emergencies where the life of the mother is at risk.

The SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2025 prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs and restricts the use of existing ones. The bill mandates strict safety protocols, including in-person administration requirements, expanded adverse event reporting, and limitations on gestational age for drug use.

The Regulation Decimation Act mandates that federal agencies repeal ten existing regulations for every new rule they issue. For major rules, agencies must also ensure that the cost of the new regulation is offset by the cost savings of the repealed rules. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to conduct comprehensive reviews to identify and eliminate outdated or ineffective regulatory requirements.

The Main Street Tax Certainty Act makes the 20% pass-through business income deduction permanent. By removing the current 2025 expiration date, this legislation ensures long-term tax relief for owners of qualified pass-through entities.

The "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025" seeks to prohibit the use of federal funds for abortions and for health plans that cover abortions, while allowing individuals and entities to purchase separate abortion coverage with non-federal funds. It clarifies that premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) cannot be used for health plans that include abortion coverage. The Act also revises notice requirements for health plans, mandating clear disclosure of abortion coverage and any associated premium surcharges to enrollees. Exceptions to the funding restrictions are included for cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is in danger.

The Healthy SNAP Act of 2025 aims to improve the nutritional quality of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by restricting the purchase of items like soft drinks, candy, and desserts. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture establish and periodically update a list of eligible foods based on current nutrition science and public health standards. Additionally, it allows for state-led, culturally appropriate food substitutions that meet established nutritional requirements.

The AMERICANS Act of 2025 provides relief to military service members who faced discharge or adverse action due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The bill mandates the correction of service records, offers pathways for reinstatement and back pay, and prohibits future COVID-19 vaccine mandates without explicit Congressional authorization. Additionally, it establishes clear exemption processes for deployment and ensures equal professional treatment for unvaccinated personnel.