Legislative Activity
Track W.'s sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
The "Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act" expands the detention and deportation criteria for non-citizens who have committed sexual offenses, ensuring they are held accountable under U.S. law. This bill also makes those individuals inadmissible to the U.S.
Vern Buchanan
Representative
FL
Vern Buchanan
Representative
FL
The "Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to broaden the scope of individuals who can be detained and deported. It includes those who have committed sexual assault offenses, making them inadmissible to the U.S. and subject to deportation. This expansion applies to individuals who have been charged with, arrested for, or convicted of sexual assault, as well as those who admit to committing such acts.
This bill, named the "No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act," prohibits federal funds from being used for congressional earmarks that benefit sanctuary jurisdictions, defined as those that obstruct immigration information sharing or detainment requests, excluding cases involving crime victims or witnesses, starting in fiscal year 2026.
Beth Van Duyne
Representative
TX
Beth Van Duyne
Representative
TX
The "No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act" prohibits federal funds from being used for congressional earmarks that benefit sanctuary jurisdictions, defined as those with laws or practices that prevent cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, with exceptions for victims and witnesses of crimes. This act will be effective starting in fiscal year 2026.
The FIND Act prohibits federal agencies from contracting with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry, ensuring fair access to government contracts for these businesses. Contractors must certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities, with violations leading to contract termination.
Jack Bergman
Representative
MI
Jack Bergman
Representative
MI
The FIND Act prohibits federal agencies from contracting with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry. It requires federal contractors to certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities and prohibits them from awarding subcontracts to entities that do not provide a similar certification. Violations of these clauses will result in contract termination. The act defines "discriminate" as making judgments or refusing/limiting services based on biased criteria, rather than case-by-case evaluations, empirical data, financial risk, or legal non-compliance.
This bill allows citizens to sue federal employees (excluding the President and Vice President) who violate their First Amendment rights, with the possibility of attorney's fees awarded to the prevailing party.
Harriet Hageman
Representative
WY
Harriet Hageman
Representative
WY
The First Amendment Accountability Act allows citizens to sue federal employees who violate their First Amendment rights, but prevents federal employees from suing the government for actions related to their employment. Courts can award attorney's fees to the winning party, excluding the United States. The Act defines "federal employee" as any executive branch worker, excluding the President and Vice President.