Legislative Activity

The Protect Children’s Innocence Act establishes federal penalties, including imprisonment, for knowingly performing genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on individuals under the age of 18. This law applies when interstate commerce is involved in the act, communication, or payment for the procedure. It explicitly prohibits religious or customary defenses for female genital mutilation and details specific medical exceptions, such as procedures necessary for a minor's immediate health. The bill defines the prohibited procedures broadly, covering female genital mutilation and surgeries intended to alter a minor's body to correspond with a different sex.

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

This Act, the Home School Graduation Recognition Act, ensures that students who complete their secondary education through homeschooling are officially recognized as high school graduates. This recognition specifically qualifies them for federal student aid programs. The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reflect this change.

The Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act aims to encourage the development and use of safer policing tools. This bill exempts qualifying less-than-lethal projectile devices and their ammunition from federal excise taxes normally applied to firearms and ammunition. Furthermore, it removes these specific less-lethal devices from the stringent regulations imposed by the National Firearms Act. The legislation establishes clear criteria for what qualifies as a less-lethal device eligible for these tax and regulatory exemptions.

The Energy Choice Act prevents state and local governments from enacting bans or restrictions on the type or source of energy services consumers can access. This legislation protects consumer choice across various energy sources, including natural gas, hydrogen, propane, and electricity, provided the energy is sold across state lines. Essentially, it limits local interference with energy delivery options.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act focuses primarily on improving pediatric drug development and ensuring patient access to necessary treatments. This legislation mandates new research requirements for molecularly targeted pediatric cancer drugs, strengthens FDA enforcement of pediatric study completion, and extends incentives for developing drugs for rare pediatric diseases. Additionally, the bill updates organ transplant network functions and establishes an Abraham Accords Office within the FDA to enhance international regulatory cooperation.

The Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act aims to increase accountability and competence among tax return preparers. It establishes new and increased penalties for improper alterations, misuse of identification numbers, and misappropriation of taxpayer refunds. Furthermore, the bill institutes formal federal requirements for obtaining and renewing Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs), including suitability and education standards, and grants the IRS authority to suspend or revoke these numbers for misconduct.

This bill, the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, establishes new federal requirements for commercial driver's licenses. It mandates that all commercial motor vehicle knowledge tests must be administered only in English, effective two years after enactment. Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and communicate in English to pass testing and receive certification.

The Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025 (BOWOW Act) establishes new immigration consequences for harming animals used in federal law enforcement. This legislation makes noncitizens inadmissible to the U.S. and subject to deportation if they have committed acts that violate federal laws against harming these working animals.

The HEALTH Act of 2025 aims to encourage physicians to provide free medical care to low-income individuals. It establishes a new federal tax deduction for physicians based on the Medicare-based value of qualified charity care they furnish. Additionally, the bill grants federal liability protection to physicians and their staff against civil lawsuits for unintentional harm caused while providing this charity care. This protection applies to services rendered to Medicaid or CHIP-enrolled patients after December 31, 2025.

This bill, the "No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act," prohibits the use of federal funds to cover any expenses related to abortion services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States. These prohibited expenses include travel, lodging, meals, and related support services. The legislation specifically targets federal funding for aiding unlawful immigrants in accessing abortion care.

The Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025 exempts specific, clearly defined less-than-lethal projectile devices from standard federal firearm restrictions under Title 18 of the U.S. Code. This exemption applies only to devices incapable of firing standard ammunition and designed to minimize the risk of serious injury or death. The bill also establishes a process for manufacturers to seek official confirmation from the Attorney General regarding a device's classification.

The Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025 establishes a new federal crime for the unauthorized access of clearly marked, restricted property belonging to any element of the Intelligence Community within the United States. This legislation introduces escalating criminal penalties for violations, ranging from 180 days for a first offense up to 10 years for subsequent offenses.

This Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive border threat assessment on the criminal organization Tren de Aragua. Following this assessment, the Secretary must submit a strategic plan detailing how to counter the identified threats along the nation's borders. The legislation aims to enhance security by focusing federal efforts against this specific transnational criminal organization.

The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act establishes an interagency taskforce to study and recommend strategies for combating unlawful robocalls originating from outside the United States. It also grants the FCC authority to require providers to post a bond to ensure integrity in the Robocall Mitigation Database. Furthermore, the bill provides legal immunity for private consortiums tracing the origin of these illegal calls and allows for the publication of non-cooperative providers.

The Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025 amends immigration law to establish new, clear grounds for deportability. This bill mandates that any alien convicted of a single felony or two misdemeanors, under either state or federal law, after admission to the U.S. is subject to removal.

This resolution condemns the severe, ongoing persecution and mass killing of Christians in Nigeria by terrorist groups and militants. It criticizes the Nigerian government for failing to protect its Christian citizens and for enforcing blasphemy laws. Finally, Congress stands ready to support decisive action, including sanctions, to end this existential threat and calls for direct humanitarian aid to victims.

The National Cemetery Access Act mandates that all national cemeteries managed by the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the National Park Service must remain open to the public on all federal legal public holidays. This ensures continuous access for visitors to honor veterans and their families throughout the year.

The LABEL Act proposes new federal labeling requirements for abortion-inducing drugs, mandating that the label include the dispenser's name and address, as well as the prescriber's name. This legislation also prohibits states or localities from enforcing labeling requirements for these drugs that are less strict than the new federal standard. The bill specifically defines which drugs fall under this labeling requirement, excluding those used for ectopic pregnancies or to remove a deceased fetus.

This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Day and Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting permanent families. It highlights the significant number of children in foster care waiting for adoption and encourages all Americans to consider providing a safe, permanent, and well-being-focused home for these children. The resolution supports various avenues for achieving permanency, including reunification, kinship care, and adoption.