Legislative Activity

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office." The legislation ensures that all future official references to this location will use the new designated name.

This bill exempts specific, carefully defined less-than-lethal projectile devices and their ammunition from the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition. It also removes these qualifying devices from regulation under the National Firearms Act. The legislation establishes clear criteria, including velocity limits and design restrictions, to ensure the exemption applies only to tools intended for de-escalation rather than lethal force. Manufacturers can request official classification for their products to confirm eligibility for these tax and regulatory benefits.

The Flight Risk Reduction Act amends federal law to establish a new presumption against pretrial release for non-citizens who are not lawful permanent residents. This legislation mandates a detention hearing for such individuals and shifts the burden to them to prove, with clear and convincing evidence, that release conditions will ensure their court appearance and community safety. Notably, the bill prohibits using a non-citizen defendant's U.S. family or employment ties as evidence to overcome this detention presumption.

The Clergy Act allows certain religious workers currently exempt from Social Security self-employment taxes to voluntarily revoke that exemption and begin paying into the system. This option for revocation must be exercised by a specific deadline in 2030 or 2031, with the change being permanent once elected. The legislation also mandates that the IRS develop a plan to inform eligible clergy about this new option.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building." This action ensures the facility will be known by this name in all official federal records and documents moving forward.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian Butch Anderson Post Office Building." This change ensures all federal records and documents will use the new official name for this location.

This bill establishes "Anti-Communism Week" as a national observance to remember the devastation caused by communism and honor its victims. It directs the President to issue an annual proclamation calling for appropriate ceremonies and activities across the United States. The legislation reaffirms the nation's commitment to liberty and human dignity over communist ideology.

The Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act establishes a new federal crime prohibiting the knowing and intentional administration of abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her informed consent. This legislation creates severe criminal penalties, including up to 25 years in prison, for those who violate this prohibition or attempt to do so. Furthermore, it grants victims the right to file a civil lawsuit to recover damages for physical and psychological injuries resulting from forced abortions.

This bill expands the definition of an "energy community" to qualify for increased tax credit rates for renewable electricity production and clean electricity investment. Specifically, it broadens eligibility to include non-metropolitan statistical areas. This change aims to encourage clean energy development in a wider range of geographic locations.

The Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media Act (FREEDOM Act) mandates the Secretary of State to report on internet freedom in Iran. This report must assess the feasibility of using emerging technologies, like direct-to-cell wireless, to expand internet access. It will also analyze the impact of current drone and jamming technologies on these efforts.

This resolution denounces the rhetoric of six specific Members of Congress for allegedly sowing disallegiance within the U.S. military and intelligence community. It condemns their actions for encouraging service members to potentially violate the Uniform Code of Military Justice by suggesting they defy orders without evidence of illegality. The bill asserts that this rhetoric undermines the President's role as Commander in Chief and compromises national security.

The Energy Choice Act prevents state and local governments from enacting bans or restrictions on the type or source of energy services consumers can access. This legislation protects consumer choice across various energy sources, including natural gas, hydrogen, propane, and electricity, provided the energy is sold across state lines. Essentially, it limits local interference with energy delivery options.

This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), recognizing its landmark achievement in guaranteeing a free, appropriate public education for every child with a disability. It honors the law's transformative impact since 1975, which ensured access, protected rights, and established critical early intervention services. The resolution reaffirms the commitment to fully implementing IDEA so all students with disabilities have the opportunity to thrive.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building." It also mandates that any reference to this facility in U.S. records shall reflect this new designation.

The "Equal Representation Act" mandates the inclusion of a citizenship status question on the 2030 census and all future censuses. It requires the Secretary to report the number of citizens and non-citizens in each state. It also changes the way congressional districts are calculated by excluding non-citizens from the population count used for apportionment.

The Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act extends the popular Acute Hospital Care at Home program through September 2030. It also mandates a comprehensive new study comparing the quality, outcomes, and costs of home-based acute care versus traditional inpatient hospital care. Finally, the bill makes a minor adjustment to the funding level of the Medicare Improvement Fund.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act focuses primarily on improving pediatric drug development and ensuring patient access to necessary treatments. This legislation mandates new research requirements for molecularly targeted pediatric cancer drugs, strengthens FDA enforcement of pediatric study completion, and extends incentives for developing drugs for rare pediatric diseases. Additionally, the bill updates organ transplant network functions and establishes an Abraham Accords Office within the FDA to enhance international regulatory cooperation.

This bill, the "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025," makes any alien who participated in or supported the Hamas attacks against Israel on or after October 7, 2023, inadmissible to the United States. This legislation bars such individuals from receiving any form of U.S. immigration relief, including asylum or withholding of removal. Furthermore, it establishes grounds for their deportation and requires an annual report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under this new law.

The PEACE Act mandates that the Department of State prioritize addressing the rising threat of antisemitism and international terrorism in Europe. It requires the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs to brief Congress on these issues within 180 days and annually for two subsequent years. The Act also calls for diplomatic engagement with European governments to foster transatlantic cooperation against these threats.