Legislative Activity

The "No Kill Switches in Cars Act" repeals a section of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The repealed section required the Department of Transportation to create a rule mandating that all new cars have advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology. This bill prohibits the government from requiring car manufacturers to install kill switches in vehicles.

The "Repeal Community Development Block Grants Act of 2025" eliminates Community Development Block Grants by repealing key sections of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. This repeal, effective October 1, 2025, discontinues the authorization and allocation of these grants.

This joint resolution seeks to invoke the Congressional Review Act to disapprove and nullify the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent rule regarding the phasedown and management of hydrofluorocarbons. If enacted, the rule would have no force or effect, effectively blocking the EPA's regulatory framework for these substances.

The "Abolish the Fogarty International Center Act of 2025" eliminates the John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences.

The "Passport Sanity Act" prohibits the State Department from offering a gender designation other than male or female on passport applications. It also stops the State Department from issuing passports, passport cards, or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad that include an unspecified "X" gender designation.

The Marc Fischer Memorial Act mandates that the Bureau of Prisons implement a comprehensive strategy to achieve 100% digital scanning of all inmate mail to interdict fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. By transitioning to digital mail processing, the Act aims to protect staff and inmates from lethal exposure, improve institutional security, and alleviate the administrative burden on correctional personnel.

The WARN Act aims to improve community safety during weather emergencies by directing the Comptroller General to study the effectiveness of local, state, territory, and federal emergency alert systems. The study will assess alert dissemination methods, evaluate the clarity and actionability of alert content, and explore improvements to public alerting systems. A report on the study's findings will be submitted to Congress within 18 months, with the goal of enhancing emergency response plans and public safety.

The Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025 establishes federal criminal penalties for knowingly obstructing or interfering with the normal use of an interstate highway. The bill imposes significant fines and prison sentences for activities that delay traffic, endanger motorists, or impede emergency vehicles. Lawful activities authorized by government entities remain exempt from these prohibitions.

The "Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act" aims to protect amateur radio operators' ability to install and use antennas on their property, despite private land use restrictions that may otherwise prohibit or impair such installations. It allows for reasonable restrictions based on safety and aesthetics, while limiting prior approval requirements and offering legal recourse for violations. The Act seeks to balance community interests with the need for effective emergency communication capabilities provided by amateur radio operators. The FCC is required to issue regulations to implement the act within 180 days of enactment.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should formally recognize Taiwan as an independent, sovereign nation and abandon the obsolete "One China Policy." It calls for the normalization of diplomatic relations, the negotiation of a bilateral free trade agreement, and active U.S. support for Taiwan’s membership in international organizations.

The Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act proposes to repeal federal income taxes on Social Security benefits, ensuring these payments are no longer counted as gross income. To protect the financial stability of the Social Security and Railroad Retirement programs, the bill mandates automatic federal appropriations to offset any resulting revenue loss.

The CARGO Act of 2025 prohibits the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding research or programs involving live animals outside of the United States. This bill addresses concerns over the lack of oversight and potential mistreatment of animals in foreign research projects funded by American taxpayers. The Act ensures that NIH funding for animal research is restricted to projects conducted within the U.S. and its territories.

The CARTEL Act of 2025 mandates U.S. Customs and Border Protection to publish detailed monthly reports on various border security operational statistics, including alien encounters, drug seizures, and terrorist watchlist matches. It also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an annual report to Congress assessing attempts by foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations to infiltrate the United States.

The "Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act" amends immigration law to define "criminal gang" and broadens the criteria for inadmissibility and deportability to include alien gang members. It allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate groups as criminal gangs, subject to Congressional notification and judicial review, and mandates the detention of inadmissible or deportable gang members. The Act also restricts asylum, temporary protected status, special immigrant juvenile visas, and parole eligibility for gang members, and applies retroactively.

The Enhancing Energy Recovery Act amends Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code to restructure and streamline tax credits for carbon oxide capture and utilization. The bill reorganizes qualifying categories for carbon storage and recovery projects while updating credit dollar amounts and inflation adjustments. These changes aim to provide greater clarity and parity for taxpayers investing in carbon management technologies starting in 2025.

The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 requires the Department of Education to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when evaluating discrimination complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, concerning race, color, and national origin. This aims to address rising antisemitism in educational settings. The Act clarifies that it does not expand the Department of Education's authority, change existing discrimination standards, reduce existing rights, or infringe upon First Amendment rights.

The Fair Access to Banking Act prohibits large financial institutions and payment networks from denying services to law-abiding businesses based on subjective, politically motivated, or reputational criteria. The bill mandates that financial institutions use impartial, quantitative, risk-based standards to evaluate customers rather than category-based exclusions. To ensure compliance, the legislation establishes enforcement mechanisms through federal regulators and provides a legal pathway for businesses to sue for damages if they are unfairly denied access to financial services.

The Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023 prohibits federal agencies from providing direct or indirect funding for research conducted by the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, or their controlled entities. This legislation aims to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to support research efforts linked to the People’s Republic of China.

This resolution directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House to immediately cease the distribution of *China Daily* and other Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications within all House facilities and mail systems. By prohibiting these materials, the bill aims to protect the institution from foreign propaganda and influence operations. The policy does not restrict private receipt of these materials by Members or staff, nor does it affect access through research facilities or the Library of Congress.

The Cost Estimates Improvement Act requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) to include the impact of debt servicing costs in their official legislative cost estimates. This legislation aims to provide a more comprehensive view of the long-term fiscal consequences of proposed federal spending and tax policies.