Legislative Activity

The Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025 mandates U.S. sanctions against Nigerian officials who enforce blasphemy laws or tolerate religiously motivated violence. It requires the Secretary of State to annually report on these officials and designate Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" for serious religious freedom violations. The bill also specifically designates Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa as "Entities of Particular Concern."

The Streamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025 mandates that the Departments of HUD and Agriculture create a joint agreement to speed up environmental reviews for federally funded rural housing projects. This partnership aims to designate a lead agency and streamline the acceptance of environmental documentation between the two departments. The Act also establishes an advisory group composed of diverse stakeholders to guide implementation and requires a final report to Congress suggesting further efficiency improvements without compromising resident safety or environmental standards.

The Emergency Spending Accountability Act establishes automatic spending sequestration to offset future emergency appropriations approved by Congress. This system mandates multi-year spending cuts, applied only to the same category of spending (discretionary or direct) as the original emergency funds. The bill also requires detailed justifications from Congressional committees whenever emergency spending is included in legislation. Certain critical programs, including Social Security and VA benefits, are explicitly protected from these automatic cuts.

The Protect American Beef Act aims to address the significant trade imbalance concerning Wagyu beef imports from Australia. This bill proposes imposing a 70% tariff on Australian Wagyu meat, semen, and embryos entering the U.S. market. Additionally, it grants the President authority to impose reciprocal duties if Australia maintains unfair tariff or non-tariff barriers against American Wagyu beef exports. The goal is to create a level playing field for domestic producers currently disadvantaged by currency exchange rates and existing trade agreements.

This resolution officially recognizes and celebrates the 100th anniversary of radio station WOWO, acknowledging its long history of broadcasting excellence since 1925. Congress commends the station for its significant role in informing communities, evolving through various eras of media, and serving as a reliable source of news and conservative viewpoints. The bill honors WOWO's deep connection to the heartland, symbolized by its nickname, "The Voice of a Thousand Main Streets."

The "Restoring Checks and Balances Act" introduces a five-year sunset provision for new federal regulations, requiring Congressional reauthorization for them to continue. Agency heads must submit reauthorization requests to Congress with justifications one year before expiration, and these reports must be publicly accessible. This act does not override the Administrative Procedure Act and defines key terms such as "agency," "covered rule," and "sunset" to clarify the scope and implementation of the new requirements. Certain types of rules are excluded, such as those related to military or foreign affairs, or those needed for enforcing federal criminal laws.