Legislative Activity

The Ending Exploitative Imported Labor Exemptions Act (EXILE Act) aims to eliminate the H-1B visa program. This legislation amends existing law to set the numerical limit for H-1B visas to zero starting in fiscal year 2027.

The Daylight Act of 2026 seeks to establish permanent standard time across the United States by amending existing time zone laws. This legislation would eliminate the practice of observing Daylight Saving Time, meaning clocks would no longer change twice a year. The bill sets specific, permanent offsets from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) for all established time zones.

This Act establishes specific definitions for "female," "male," and "sex" based on biological reproductive systems for amateur athletics. It mandates that organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee must prohibit individuals identified as male from competing in competitions designated for females. This aims to protect competitive opportunities specifically for biological females in amateur sports.

The Worldwide Animal Testing Compliance and Harmonization (WATCH) Act of 2026 mandates quarterly inspections and certification for foreign laboratories receiving U.S. federal funding for animal research. The bill ensures these facilities adhere to established animal welfare standards, with provisions to suspend or revoke funding for those that fail to maintain compliance.

The Ensuring Consistency in Nutrition Labels Act establishes stricter standards for food labeling accuracy. It deems a food product "misbranded" if its actual nutrient content exceeds the labeled value by more than 5 percent for certain required nutrients. This legislation mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update relevant regulations within 60 days of enactment.

The DISPOSAL Act mandates the sale or long-term lease of six specific, underutilized federal buildings in Washington, D.C., granting the Administrator of General Services broad discretion over the transactions. This process is largely exempt from standard environmental and historic preservation reviews, with a strict prohibition on foreign ownership. Net proceeds from these disposals will fund relocation costs before being deposited into the Treasury to reduce the deficit.

The Clean Up DEBRIS Act amends disaster relief law to clarify debris removal procedures following a major disaster. It specifically defines various types of multi-unit residential properties, such as condominiums and housing cooperatives. The bill mandates that debris removal from these communities is considered in the public interest if local authorities determine the debris poses a threat to safety or economic recovery. These changes apply to all future major disasters declared after the Act's enactment.

This resolution seeks to expel Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from the U.S. House of Representatives. The expulsion is based on her indictment for allegedly stealing \$5 million in FEMA disaster funds and using them to finance her congressional campaign. These actions are cited as a gross abuse of public trust and a violation of House standards.

The Safer Truckers Act of 2025 establishes new residency and work authorization requirements for individuals applying for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This legislation mandates that CDL applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or authorized to work in the U.S. in a commercial driving capacity. Furthermore, the Act requires states to annually report on their enforcement of English proficiency standards for commercial drivers.

This bill prohibits the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from enforcing non-compete clauses against private insurance companies participating in the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Write Your Own Program. This change ensures that these partner companies are free to sell their own private flood insurance products alongside their NFIP responsibilities. The legislation aims to foster competition between private flood insurance options and the federal program.

The Flood Insurance Transparency Act of 2025 mandates the public release of comprehensive data regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This includes detailed information on flood risk assessments, premium calculations, claims history, and loss ratios. The goal is to enhance public access to NFIP data to support better flood risk research and analysis. All released information must be anonymized to strictly protect the privacy of individual policyholders.

The Streamlining FEMA Procurement Procedures Act of 2025 aims to speed up disaster recovery by allowing local governments to use the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) hiring method for federally funded projects. This legislation also significantly raises the simplified procurement spending threshold from $\$1$ million to $\$3$ million. These changes are intended to make acquiring necessary construction and professional services more efficient after a disaster.

The Department of War Restoration Act of 2025 officially renames the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This change also renames the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of War. The Act ensures all existing laws and documents are updated to reflect this new nomenclature.

The GRACE Act prohibits federal education funding for any school or agency that mandates vaccinations unless they provide a religious exemption based solely on an individual's stated sincerely held religious beliefs. This exemption cannot require any proof or documentation to support the religious objection. Consequently, institutions requiring documentation for religious vaccine exemptions risk losing federal education funds.

The Protection of College Sports Act officially codifies Executive Order 14322 into federal law. This action transforms the previous executive order into a legally binding statute with the full force of Congressional legislation. The bill essentially ensures the mandates and requirements of the original order are permanently established in law.

The Health Privacy From Global Bureaucrats Act prohibits the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and the Treasury from sharing sensitive taxpayer, patient, and vaccine data with the World Health Organization or any foreign government. This legislation establishes strict controls to prevent the transfer of this protected information to international organizations and foreign entities.

The Create Accountable Respectful Environments (CARE) for Children Act officially recognizes and integrates "cottage family homes" into federal foster care regulations. This allows these specialized homes to receive federal maintenance payments if they meet strict standards focused on family connection, trauma-informed care, and prohibiting harmful restraints. The bill ensures states maintain flexibility in utilizing these placements while upholding high standards for child well-being.

The Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2025 mandates the Attorney General to reschedule marijuana under federal law. Specifically, this bill requires the immediate transfer of marijuana from its current Schedule I classification to Schedule III. This change in legal status must be finalized within 60 days of the Act's enactment.

The Limiting Extremist Travel to the United Nations Act imposes strict travel conditions on certain foreign officials attending UN meetings in New York City. These restrictions specifically target officials from Iran, those linked to Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), and representatives from non-member UN organizations. The bill severely limits the movement of Iranian and FTO-linked officials to direct routes between airports, the UN, and their lodging, while others are restricted to a 25-mile radius and banned from educational institutions.

The AIRFARE Act establishes a system to expedite gate passes and security access for caregivers accompanying minors or passengers needing assistance to their departing flights. This requires the TSA to create procedures allowing up to two designated helpers to walk these individuals directly to the gate. The system aims to streamline the process for family members and guardians needing to provide essential support at the airport.