Legislative Activity

The Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026 mandates state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement by overriding "sanctuary" policies and establishing legal protections for cooperating jurisdictions. The bill imposes financial penalties on non-compliant jurisdictions, including the loss of specific federal law enforcement grants. Additionally, it clarifies federal authority regarding immigration detainers and creates a private right of action for victims of crimes committed by individuals released in violation of these federal requirements.

The Dalilah Law restricts the issuance of commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and specific work visa holders. The bill mandates English language proficiency for all CDL applicants and requires states to recertify existing license holders. States that fail to comply with these eligibility and testing requirements face the loss of federal transportation funding.

This bill seeks to nullify the 2001 "Roadless Area Conservation" rule, effectively removing existing federal restrictions on road construction within National Forest System lands. It mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture construct new roads to facilitate forest restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, and improved watershed health. All such construction projects would remain subject to existing environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act.

The Securing Our Streets (SOS) Act of 2026 establishes a $10 billion federal grant program to assist states in expanding correctional capacity and incarcerating repeat violent offenders. To qualify for funding, states must implement stricter sentencing requirements, including mandatory minimums for repeat offenders and "three-strikes" life imprisonment policies. The program aims to enhance public safety by supporting the construction of secure facilities and the training of correctional personnel.

The Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act prohibits federal agencies from providing funding or support for the creation and maintenance of state-level firearm ownership databases. This legislation ensures that federal resources cannot be used to track lawful gun owners, with a specific exception for databases tracking lost or stolen firearms.

The Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act aims to promote de-escalation by exempting specific, clearly defined less-than-lethal projectile devices from federal firearm restrictions and excise taxes. This legislation provides a formal process for determining which devices qualify for these exemptions under both federal law and the National Firearms Act. The bill also modernizes tax regulations by exempting qualifying less-than-lethal devices and their ammunition from federal excise taxes.

This bill authorizes the establishment of two memorials to honor Wisconsin infantry soldiers who fought in the Civil War battles of Antietam and the Second Battle of Bull Run. The memorials will be placed at the respective National Park Service battlefields. All design, construction, and installation costs must be covered by non-federal funding.

The Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026 restricts the U.S. government from entering into settlement agreements that mandate payments to third parties, except for direct restitution or payment for services rendered. This legislation aims to prevent the use of settlement funds for purposes other than remedying harm to the United States or its citizens. The Act also establishes reporting and annual audit requirements for federal agencies regarding these settlement agreements.

The Make Elections Great Again Act establishes new federal standards for voter identification, citizenship verification for registration, and statewide voter list maintenance for federal elections. It also standardizes election administration by mandating paper ballots, banning ranked-choice voting, and implementing strict new rules for requesting and returning mail-in ballots. The bill aims to increase election integrity through enhanced documentation and procedural uniformity across states.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It also establishes a federal requirement for voters to present a photo ID indicating U.S. citizenship when casting a ballot in federal elections. The bill outlines specific acceptable forms of proof and requires states to implement verification programs to ensure only citizens are registered and voting.

The Protecting Motherhood Act mandates that federal agencies use specific, sex-based terminology such as "mother," "woman," or "female" instead of the term "birthing person" in all official documents. This legislation defines the required terms to ensure consistency in federal communications regarding pregnancy and parenthood.

The Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 officially delists the Mexican wolf from the list of threatened and endangered species. This legislation voids previous management rules and mandates that future recovery plans for the species in the U.S. must exclude consideration of the wolf population in Mexico. The bill also addresses concerns regarding compensation standards for ranchers suffering livestock losses due to wolf predation.

The American Family Housing Act aims to increase housing availability by prohibiting large investment companies, defined as those with over \$100 billion in assets, from purchasing single-family residences. This restriction applies to direct purchases and limits ownership stakes in companies whose primary assets are single-family homes. The goal is to curb large-scale corporate acquisition of residential properties.

The Stop Insider Trading Act restricts Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing new securities issued by publicly traded companies. It requires advance public disclosure for any sale of existing covered investments, with a mandatory 7-to-14-day notice period before the transaction. Violations result in significant financial penalties, including disgorgement of any net gains, payable by the Member personally.

This bill aims to prohibit U.S. persons from investing in publicly traded securities of companies identified as Chinese military companies. It mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to add these entities to the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies (NSCMIC) List. Inclusion on this list triggers existing investment prohibitions, while allowing a one-year window for divestment of existing holdings.

The Credit Card Competition Act of 2026 aims to increase competition in credit card processing by requiring large issuers and networks to allow merchants to choose which network processes their transactions. This legislation mandates new Federal Reserve Board regulations that prohibit restrictions preventing merchants from selecting an eligible processing network. The rules specifically target large card issuers and networks, while exempting certain three-party payment systems.

The Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025 establishes new transparency and public participation requirements for lawsuits that seek to compel or challenge federal agency regulatory actions. It mandates extensive public notice, comment periods, and high-level internal approval for significant settlement agreements and consent decrees. Furthermore, the Act creates easier intervention standards for affected parties and requires courts to ensure agreements allow agencies time to follow proper rulemaking procedures.

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act officially removes the gray wolf from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. This legislation mandates the reissuance of the November 3, 2020, final rule concerning the gray wolf's delisting within 60 days of enactment. Furthermore, the reissuance of this rule is explicitly barred from judicial review.

The ESA Amendments Act of 2025 proposes comprehensive reforms to the Endangered Species Act, aiming to shift the focus toward state-led conservation, voluntary private land agreements, and streamlined federal permitting. The bill introduces a prioritized, schedule-based approach for listing species while increasing transparency regarding agency data, litigation, and economic impacts. By narrowing the scope of federal regulatory authority and environmental reviews, the legislation seeks to balance species protection with infrastructure development and economic interests.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and financial processors from creating or requiring special merchant category codes specifically for firearm retailers. This legislation aims to prevent the singling out of businesses that sell firearms, ammunition, or related components through transaction coding. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcement and reporting annually to Congress on the law's implementation.