Legislative Activity

The "Social Security for Americans Reform Act of 2025" aims to prevent non-citizens from receiving Social Security benefits by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to notify the Social Security Administration of changes in immigration status. It also mandates an annual report to Congress detailing these notifications and their impact on preventing fraud. This act limits access to various Social Security benefits, including old-age, survivors, disability insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, and other related assistance programs, for non-U.S. citizens or nationals.

The "Public Safety Free Speech Act" protects the free speech rights of public safety officers, including law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel, allowing them to express personal opinions on public safety, working conditions, and other related matters without fear of retaliation, while also outlining exceptions for speech that incites violence, discrimination, or discloses confidential information. This bill enables officers to sue their employers for adverse actions taken against them for exercising these rights and specifies the damages that can be awarded. This act does not preempt existing federal or state laws.

The "No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025" ensures that patients in healthcare facilities have the right to receive visitors, including a spouse, family member, or friend. It requires facilities to establish clear visitation policies, inform patients of their rights, and prohibits discrimination in visitation privileges. Patients maintain the right to designate or deny visitors, ensuring their preferences are respected. This act amends the Social Security Act to protect these visitation rights.

The "SHIELD Act of 2025" aims to protect individuals from the non-consensual distribution of intimate visual depictions, establishing federal offenses and penalties for those who knowingly distribute such images with reckless disregard for the depicted individual's lack of consent, or distribute depictions of nude minors. It defines key terms, sets forth specific offenses, and outlines penalties including fines and imprisonment, while also providing exceptions for law enforcement activities, good-faith distributions, and protecting communications service providers from liability under certain conditions. The act also addresses threats related to the distribution of intimate images and establishes extraterritorial jurisdiction in certain cases.

The Oral Health Products Inclusion Act allows health savings accounts (HSAs) and Archer MSAs to include over-the-counter oral healthcare products like toothbrushes and water flossers as qualified medical expenses. It also permits health flexible spending arrangements and health reimbursement arrangements to cover these expenses. This applies to expenses incurred after the Act's enactment.

The Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include alpha-gal, a sugar found in non-catarrhine primate mammals and red algae, as a major food allergen. This will require food labels to clearly identify the presence of alpha-gal. The amendment will take effect 18 months after the enactment of this Act, with an exception for mammal-derived ingredients where alpha-gal is below a detectable limit as determined by the Secretary.

The SMARTER Act repeals a section of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. It prohibits electric utilities from recovering smart grid system deployment costs from ratepayers. State regulatory authorities and nonregulated utilities must consider this standard within one year and make a determination within two years, with exemptions for states that have recently addressed the standard.

The POWER Act mandates that electric utilities must notify consumers at least 30 days before any rate increase. These notifications must include the increase's percentage, reasons, and impact on consumers, as well as avenues for feedback. Utilities must also notify the Department of Energy of increases of 5% or more, which will then be reviewed and assessed for consumer impact. Non-compliant utilities may face civil penalties.

The "No Tax on Social Security" Act eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits by removing them from adjusted gross income calculations. To ensure the long-term stability of the system, the bill mandates annual appropriations from the general fund to fully offset any revenue loss to the Social Security and Railroad Retirement trust funds.

The Heroes’ Tax Exemption Act of 2025 eliminates federal income tax for all active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces. This legislation ensures that military pay and allowances are fully exempt from federal taxation, providing significant financial relief to those serving in uniform.

The POST IT Act of 2025 enhances transparency for small businesses by requiring the Small Business Ombudsman’s website to provide direct hyperlinks to relevant agency guidance and regulatory interpretations. This initiative aims to simplify compliance by centralizing access to essential information without requiring additional federal spending.

The Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act mandates that the national clearinghouse for child abuse and neglect include data on animal cruelty. By tracking these incidents alongside child abuse cases, the legislation aims to better identify and report the intersection between animal abuse and child maltreatment.

The Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025 prohibits health insurance plans and federal health care programs from requiring prior authorization, utilization management, or medical necessity reviews. Starting January 1, 2026, this legislation aims to eliminate these administrative barriers to ensure that medical decisions remain between patients and their doctors.

The "Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act" mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants who are charged with or convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers or first responders. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue detainers and take these individuals into federal custody to ensure they are held accountable.

The No Child Tax Credit for Illegals Act of 2025 amends the Internal Revenue Code to require valid Social Security numbers for both the taxpayer and the qualifying child to claim the Child Tax Credit. By classifying the omission of these numbers as a clerical error, the bill empowers the IRS to automatically deny claims that do not meet these eligibility requirements. Exceptions are provided for members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2025 expands VA healthcare coverage for veterans living abroad by removing the requirement that medical services be linked to a service-connected disability. The bill also mandates the transition to electronic fund transfers for reimbursements and requires an assessment of creating a contracted provider network to improve access to care.