Legislative Activity

This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations for reimbursing Senior ROTC students for educational expenses. This reimbursement applies specifically to students who are ultimately deemed medically ineligible for continued participation after waiting for a financial aid determination. The regulations must also establish a clear process for students to claim these covered costs.

The 123 GO Act directs the Secretary of State to lead negotiations for international nuclear cooperation agreements, setting a goal to sign at least 20 new agreements by 2029. The bill also establishes a program to enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. nuclear energy companies by streamlining regulatory hurdles and promoting U.S. technology abroad. This legislation aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in international nuclear diplomacy and commerce.

The Firearms Congressional Notification Modernization Act updates the threshold for when the government must notify Congress about certain export sales of defense items. This legislation raises the minimum dollar amount that triggers this reporting requirement from $\$1,000,000$ to $\$4,000,000$. The bill modernizes existing notification rules under the Arms Export Control Act.

The Lieutenant General Carey Runway Act of 2025 officially renames Runway 5L/23R at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina. This designation honors the distinguished and decorated service career of the late Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey. The Act ensures all official records reflect the new name, the "Lieutenant General Carey Runway."

The Military Chaplains Act of 2025 affirms the historical importance of religious freedom within the U.S. Armed Forces. This bill fundamentally redefines the duties, responsibilities, and protections for chaplains across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force. Crucially, it guarantees that chaplains must perform their duties according to their sincerely held religious beliefs and are explicitly protected from being forced to conduct any religious act contrary to their faith. Violations of these new protections for chaplains can result in prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

The Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025 establishes a mandatory Congressional review process for any Presidential action that significantly alters or terminates sanctions against Iran. Before implementing such changes, the President must submit a detailed report to Congress, which then has 30 to 60 days to review the proposed action. During this review period, the President is prohibited from taking the action unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval. If Congress passes a joint resolution of disapproval, the President is permanently barred from taking that specific action.

The Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2025 requires the Board of Veterans Appeals to publish weekly updates on the Department of Veteran Affairs website, the docket dates of cases assigned to a Board member for decision that week. The notice must state that the assignment does not guarantee a decision will be made that week. This requirement does not apply to cases that have been advanced or remanded by the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

This bill officially designates the military installation in Fayetteville, North Carolina, under the Secretary of the Army's jurisdiction, as Fort Bragg. It mandates that all references to this installation in U.S. laws, regulations, and documents will now refer to it as Fort Bragg. The term "military installation" is defined as in title 10 of the U.S. Code.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, as the "Cooper Dawson Post Office Building." All official references to this facility will be updated to reflect this new name.

The Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act mandates federal investigations into potential violations of the partial-birth abortion ban, including a specific inquiry into the 2022 discovery of fetal remains in Washington, D.C. The bill establishes new requirements for reporting suspected violations and mandates annual Department of Justice reporting on enforcement efforts. Additionally, it directs the Government Accountability Office to review and provide recommendations for strengthening the enforcement of existing federal abortion restrictions.

The "Defund the CFPB Act" proposes eliminating all federal funding for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. By capping the agency's budget at $0, the bill effectively seeks to terminate the Bureau's financial operations and its ability to function as established under the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010.

The Funding is Zero for Zero Nutrition Options (FIZZ-NO) Act of 2025 proposes to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by prohibiting the purchase of soda. Under this legislation, carbonated beverages containing added sugars, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings would be ineligible for purchase using SNAP funds. The policy is slated to take effect 180 days following its enactment.

The MACARTHUR Act mandates that the United States Military Academy formally reincorporate the phrase "Duty, Honor, Country" into its official mission statement. This legislation reinforces Congress's commitment to preserving these core principles as the foundational ethos for all cadets.

The "Venue Named Under Exception Act" (VENUE Act) establishes new rules for where federal criminal charges must be filed for offenses committed on federal property within the National Capital Region. Under this act, cases are generally filed in the defendant’s home district rather than the District of Columbia, with provisions allowing defendants to request a transfer to their primary place of domicile. The law applies to all future cases and those currently pending without a scheduled trial date.

The CBP Relocation Act mandates that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection headquarters be moved to Texas by January 1, 2026. This legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate with the Texas General Land Office to strategically position the agency to better address crises at the U.S.-Mexico border.