Legislative Activity

The PARADE Act prohibits the Department of Defense, the White House, and the Executive Office of the President from using taxpayer dollars to fund parades that commemorate or pay tribute to the current President. This bill ensures that public funds are not used for events that could be perceived as political endorsements or self-aggrandizement.

The "Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2025" aims to safeguard the integrity of federal elections by enhancing protections for election records, papers, and equipment, mandating that paper records of cast ballots remain the official record. It sets standards for retaining and preserving election materials, allows for the reuse of election equipment, and introduces penalties for reckless disregard that results in the theft, destruction, or alteration of election materials. The Act also enables judicial review for election records and prohibits intimidation of those involved in processing, scanning, tabulating, canvassing, or certifying voting results.

The "Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act of 2025" aims to improve children's vision and eye health by establishing statewide early detection and intervention programs through grants to states, territories, and tribal organizations. These funds will support initiatives such as implementing early detection practices, developing data systems, reducing disparities in underserved populations, and raising public awareness. The Act also provides for technical assistance, applied research, and program evaluation to ensure effective implementation and coordination among various agencies. Finally, the Act authorizes \$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for the general program, and an additional \$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 is authorized to provide referrals to wrap-around vision services.