Legislative Activity

The No Foreign Gifts Act of 2025 prohibits colleges and universities that receive federal funding from accepting gifts from countries that support foreign terrorist organizations, as determined by the Secretary of State, or from China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran. Institutions must report any gift offers from these countries to the Secretary to remain eligible for federal funding.

This bill directs the Attorney General to conduct a study, through the Bureau of Justice Assistance, on the effectiveness of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) in reducing gun violence. The study must be completed within one year and will provide data on how well these orders work.

The "Investing in Safer Traffic Stops Act of 2025" aims to improve traffic stop safety by establishing a grant program. This program, managed by the Attorney General, will provide funding to local, State, and Tribal governments to facilitate the enforcement of traffic violations by civilians or traffic monitoring technology rather than law enforcement officers. The goal is to reduce interactions between law enforcement and the public during routine traffic stops, potentially minimizing escalations and promoting safer outcomes. The act authorizes $100 million in funding annually from 2026 to 2031 to support these initiatives.

This bill establishes a federal private right of action allowing individuals injured by ghost guns, or their families if a death occurred, to sue the manufacturer of any component of the ghost gun or anyone who facilitated its sale. Lawsuits can be filed in the district where the injury or death occurred, with exceptions for self-defense or law enforcement actions. "Ghost gun" is defined as any unserialized firearm, including parts that can be assembled or converted into a firearm.

The Iron Pipeline Review Act directs the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to submit an annual report to Congress on firearms trafficked along Interstate 95. This report will include an analysis of the number of firearms trafficked, the effectiveness of counter-trafficking measures, and recommendations for improving law enforcement efforts. The report will also include proposals for legislative actions and funding needed to counter firearm trafficking. The initial report is due one year after the enactment of the act.