Legislative Activity

This resolution strongly condemns the authoritarian regime of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and commends President Trump for taking decisive action against him. It specifically denounces recent statements by Democratic Members of Congress that opposed Maduro's arrest, noting these statements contradict prior legislation they introduced condemning the regime. The resolution affirms the long-held belief by a broad coalition in the House that Maduro poses a threat to U.S. national security.

This bill officially designates January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers nationwide. It also establishes National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15th) to commemorate officers who have died in the line of duty. The legislation encourages the President to issue annual proclamations recognizing these days and calls for flags to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day.

The Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026 mandates that all recipients of federal Title X family planning funds must strictly comply with state and local laws regarding the reporting of various forms of abuse, including child abuse and sexual assault. This compliance requires grantees to implement specific policies, conduct annual training, and establish protocols for patient safety and intervention. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in penalties, including the repayment of federal funds and a multi-year ban on receiving future Title X assistance for repeat violations.

The Porch Pirates Act of 2025 establishes new federal criminal penalties for stealing or interfering with packages delivered by private or commercial carriers across state lines. This legislation asserts Congress's authority to extend protections against package theft to items shipped via services like FedEx or UPS, mirroring existing protections for the U.S. Postal Service. The bill specifically targets the theft of delivered packages before the recipient takes physical possession.

The SAFE TRACKS Act requires states to update their highway-rail grade crossing safety plans to specifically address and reduce pedestrian fatalities and suicides along railroad tracks. These updated plans must detail collaboration strategies with railroads, mental health agencies, and law enforcement. States are mandated to submit these comprehensive safety reports to the Federal Railroad Administration every five years.

The Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act aims to ensure federal port infrastructure funding is distributed fairly across the nation. This legislation amends the Port Infrastructure Development Program to mandate equitable geographic distribution when awarding grants for port projects, including those benefiting small ports.

The Protect Children’s Innocence Act establishes federal criminal penalties for performing genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on individuals under 18 years old. This law applies when the act involves interstate commerce or occurs in U.S. territories. It explicitly prohibits procedures intended to change a minor's body to correspond with a different sex, with narrow exceptions for specific medical necessities.

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.

The Respect State Housing Laws Act aims to clarify federal housing regulations by amending the CARES Act. Specifically, this legislation removes Section 4024(c) from the CARES Act.

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 amends the Internal Revenue Code to create an exception to the automatic enrollment requirements for certain retirement plans. Specifically, it exempts multiemployer plans from these automatic enrollment provisions. This change will take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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 SAFE Drugs Act of 2025 aims to enhance the safety and oversight of drug compounding by limiting the ability of pharmacists and physicians to copy commercially available drugs. It introduces new annual reporting requirements for pharmacies compounding drugs for out-of-state patients and imposes stricter FDA inspection schedules for large-scale compounding facilities. Furthermore, the bill mandates registration for all outsourcing facilities and adjusts the fee structure used to fund safety assurance activities.

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 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.