Legislative Activity

The "Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025" repeals a section of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998. This change eliminates a requirement related to drug testing procedures for individuals on probation, parole, or supervised release. The repeal aims to shift drug policy towards evidence-based approaches.

The "Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2025" outlaws devices that accelerate a semi-automatic firearm's firing rate or simulate machine guns. It redefines "semi-automatic firearm" and requires current owners of affected devices to register them. There are exceptions for governmental entities, and lawful transfers of registered devices are permitted.

The "Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act" adjusts the boundary of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, increasing its size to 57,728 acres and updating the area map. It grants the Southern Nevada Water Authority a right-of-way to construct and operate a water pipeline within the Conservation Area. The Act ensures the construction minimizes harm to surface resources and does not affect existing utility corridors while preserving the existing management of the Conservation Area.

The "DHS Special Events Program and Support Act" formally establishes a special events program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess and provide security support for certain pre-planned events that are not designated as National Special Security Events. This program allows federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial officials to request a special event rating to receive security and situational awareness support from DHS. The Act mandates annual reports to Congress on the program's activities and periodic assessments to ensure its effectiveness, as well as directs research and development of technologies to enhance security at mass gatherings.

The "Armenian Genocide Education Act" directs the Librarian of Congress to develop and implement a program to support Armenian Genocide education by creating resources, offering teacher training, and encouraging the inclusion of these resources in school curriculums. The Act authorizes the Librarian of Congress to collect and manage donations to support these activities and requires an annual report to Congress on the program's progress. It also authorizes $2,000,000 in appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and each of the following four fiscal years to implement the Act.

The "Housing Vouchers Fairness Act" allocates $2 billion annually in rental vouchers to public housing agencies in high-growth areas starting in 2025. Funding will be distributed based on population size, unmet housing needs, and past funding shortfalls. Eligibility is limited to agencies serving areas with over 100,000 residents located in the top 25 U.S. areas for population growth between 2012 and 2022.

The "Shifting Limits on Thresholds Act of 2025" or the "SLOT Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code, increasing the tax reporting threshold for slot machine winnings to $5,000 from a single play. This threshold will be adjusted for inflation after 2026. These changes apply to payments made after December 31, 2025.

The Democracy in Design Act seeks to ensure that the design of public buildings aligns with the "Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture" of 1962. It mandates the Administrator of General Services to issue regulations and establish minimum design standards for public buildings based on these principles. This will be done through a process that includes public input.

The "Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025" eliminates excise taxes on wagering, as specified in Chapter 35 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This repeal is effective for taxable years starting after December 31, 2024.

The Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act requires the Secretary to get consent-based agreements from the Governor of the state, affected local governments and Indian tribes, and any neighboring local government through which nuclear waste will be transported before using funds from the Nuclear Waste Fund for repository activities. These agreements must be written, signed, and binding, and can only be changed with the consent of all parties.

This bill officially designates the peak of Frenchman Mountain in Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain. It mandates that all U.S. laws, maps, regulations, and documents will now refer to the peak by its new name, Maude Frazier Mountain.