Legislative Activity

The Don't Feed the Bears Act of 2025 prohibits the intentional feeding of bears, including for hunting bait, on federal public lands managed by the National Park Service and Wildlife Refuges. This Act mandates that the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture develop and enforce new regulations to stop bear baiting on Bureau of Land Management and National Forest System lands within one year. The goal is to prevent bears from losing their natural fear of humans, which causes property damage and dangerous encounters. Exceptions are allowed only for bear welfare, public safety, or authorized research.

This resolution formally censures Representative Andrew Ogles for making racist, Islamophobic, and anti-immigrant social media posts targeting primary election winner Zohran Mamdani. The censure requires Representative Ogles to stand in the well of the House while the Speaker publicly reads the reprimand aloud. This action serves as a formal condemnation of the Representative's conduct.

This bill, the Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act, prohibits Medicaid plans from using federal funds to pay for conversion therapy services. Conversion therapy is defined as any paid practice aimed at changing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. This legislation ensures that taxpayer dollars do not support efforts to alter a person's core identity.

This resolution formally impeaches Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. It details numerous alleged abuses of presidential power, including obstructing justice, defying court orders, usurping Congressional authority over spending, and engaging in corrupt practices for personal gain. The document argues these actions demonstrate a betrayal of his oath and render him unfit to remain in office.

This resolution expresses support for designating April 7, 2025, as "World Health Day" and recognizes significant challenges within the U.S. healthcare system, including rising costs and disparities in access. It specifically highlights the urgent need to prioritize maternal and newborn health, address inequities affecting vulnerable populations, and support healthcare workers. Ultimately, the bill calls for increased investment to ensure affordable, high-quality healthcare for all Americans.

This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the federal income tax on unemployment compensation. Specifically, it would sunset the tax on unemployment benefits for all tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. This means unemployment compensation received in 2025 and future years would no longer be counted as taxable gross income.

The LIONs Act of 2025 increases the maximum loan amounts for both 7(a) loans and development company loans, aiming to provide greater financial support to small businesses. Specifically, it raises the 7(a) loan limit to $7,500,000 and the development company loan limit to $10,000,000.

This bill recognizes the global importance of Hinduism and the positive impact of Hindu Americans on the United States. It acknowledges the rise in discrimination and hate crimes against Hindu Americans and their places of worship. The bill celebrates Hindu contributions to American society, welcomes the diversity brought by Hindu Americans, and condemns Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry.