Legislative Activity

The Thin Blue Line Act amends federal law to designate the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or first responder as an aggravating factor in capital sentencing. This legislation ensures that when a jury considers the death penalty, they must take into account whether the victim was targeted due to their status as a public servant or while performing their official duties.

The "Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution" establishes a new House committee focused on identifying and recommending the modification or elimination of underperforming or nonessential federal programs. This committee will be composed of members from key House committees and will operate under expedited legislative procedures to ensure efficient consideration of its recommendations. The goal is to streamline government spending by targeting inefficient programs, with the committee set to dissolve at the end of the 120th Congress.

This bill authorizes the Secretary to allocate up to $3 million annually from 2026 through 2031 to support groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects. By providing targeted technical and financial assistance, this initiative aims to enhance long-term water security and sustainability.

The Every Drop Counts Act expands federal grant eligibility for water storage projects, specifically including smaller surface water initiatives and groundwater recharge efforts. By doubling the program's authorization period to ten years, the bill aims to increase long-term water security. These updates are designed to support local water management while ensuring full respect for existing state and federal water rights.

The Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025 increases the maximum prison sentence from one to three years for individuals who fraudulently claim to have received military medals, decorations, or combat badges. Additionally, the bill mandates a federal study to identify and address instances where such fraudulent claims have been used to illegally obtain government or veteran benefits.

The SAVE Act (Save Americas Valuable Energy Act) prohibits the sale of petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to entities headquartered in Russia or other restricted nations. This legislation amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to ensure that U.S. energy reserves are not sold to foreign adversaries.

The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act increases transparency in the dairy industry by requiring manufacturers to report detailed production costs and product yield data to the Secretary of Agriculture. This legislation mandates that these metrics be disclosed for all products processed within a facility, ensuring a more comprehensive view of dairy operations. The Secretary will publish these findings biennially to provide greater market insight for farmers and stakeholders.

The FIND Act prohibits federal agencies from contracting with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry. It requires federal contractors to certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities and prohibits them from awarding subcontracts to entities that do not provide a similar certification. Violations of these clauses will result in contract termination. The act defines "discriminate" as making judgments or refusing/limiting services based on biased criteria, rather than case-by-case evaluations, empirical data, financial risk, or legal non-compliance.

The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025 aims to increase federal regulatory accountability by requiring Congress to approve any "major" rule before it can take effect. Under this legislation, rules with a significant economic impact require a joint resolution of approval from both chambers of Congress to become law. By shifting this authority back to the legislative branch, the Act seeks to ensure greater transparency and oversight of the federal rulemaking process.