Legislative Activity

The Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require, rather than permit, the return of certain noncitizens to Mexico or Canada while their immigration proceedings are pending. This legislation removes discretionary authority from the Department of Homeland Security, effectively mandating the implementation of the "Remain in Mexico" policy.

The HONDURAS Act authorizes the President to suspend all U.S. assistance to Honduras if the Honduran government refuses to continue hosting U.S. military and civilian personnel at Soto Cano Air Base. This legislation provides the executive branch with the authority to terminate aid agreements, regardless of existing mandates, should the host nation jeopardize the security presence at the facility.

The Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2025 establishes a bipartisan commission tasked with systematically reviewing federal agencies to determine their efficiency and necessity. Under this act, agencies will be subject to periodic review and automatic abolishment unless Congress passes legislation to reauthorize them. The commission is empowered to recommend the consolidation, reorganization, or termination of agencies to improve government efficiency and reduce redundancy.

The Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2025 expands the authorized use of federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) funds. This legislation allows state and local agencies to specifically allocate these grants toward programs designed to combat human trafficking.

The Declaration of Energy Independence Act amends the Mineral Leasing Act to reduce costs and streamline processes for onshore oil and gas development. Key provisions include lowering royalty rates, minimum bids, and annual rental fees, while eliminating expression of interest fees. The bill also establishes new frameworks for noncompetitive leasing and provides pathways for reinstating certain abandoned oil and gas claims.

This bill asserts the constitutional right of states to defend themselves against invasion, citing the situation at the southern border from 2021-2024 as an invasion by cartels, terrorists, and criminal elements. It criticizes the Biden administration's border policies and claims the federal government failed to protect southern border states, thus empowering states to take defensive action.

The Offshore Lands Authorities Act of 2025 nullifies several previous Presidential withdrawals of offshore lands, effectively reopening those areas to potential mineral leasing. The bill also establishes strict new limitations on the President’s authority to withdraw unleased offshore lands, including size and duration caps, mandatory resource assessments, and a streamlined congressional disapproval process.

The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025 expands Medicare coverage to include all services legally authorized under a chiropractor’s state license, moving beyond the current restriction limited to manual spinal manipulation. This legislation aligns Medicare benefits with private insurance and other federal health programs to better reflect modern chiropractic practice. To provide these expanded services, chiropractors will be required to complete a one-time training program verified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The Security First Act aims to strengthen U.S. border security by increasing funding for state and local law enforcement through the Operation Stonegarden grant program and a new dedicated trust fund. The bill also mandates a formal review to determine if major Mexican drug cartels and criminal gangs should be designated as foreign terrorist organizations. Additionally, it requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct comprehensive technology needs assessments and report on its recent hiring practices to improve operational capacity.

The FORCE Act prohibits the President and the Secretary of State from removing Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. This restriction remains in effect until the administration certifies that Cuba has met the specific democratic and human rights requirements outlined in the LIBERTAD Act of 1996.

The Hearing Protection Act aims to remove silencers from the purview of the National Firearms Act (NFA) by treating them similarly to standard firearms under federal tax law. This legislation preempts certain state and local taxes and registration requirements related to silencers involved in interstate commerce. Furthermore, the bill mandates the destruction of existing federal silencer registration records and updates federal marking requirements for manufacturers.

The Border Security Investment Act establishes a 37-percent fee on remittance transfers sent to countries with high rates of unlawful entry into the U.S. The revenue generated from these fees is split equally into two trust funds dedicated to reimbursing border states for security expenditures and financing federal border security initiatives, such as technology, physical barriers, and personnel. Any combined fund balance exceeding $50 billion will be permanently redirected toward federal deficit reduction.

The Protecting America From Spies Act strengthens national security by expanding the grounds for which foreign nationals can be deemed inadmissible to the United States. It targets individuals involved in espionage, illegal technology exports, or activities aimed at undermining the U.S. government. Additionally, the bill restricts the government's authority to grant waivers for these security-related offenses, ensuring stricter enforcement of immigration entry requirements.

The State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2025 mandates that the federal government reimburse states for significant expenditures made on border security and enforcement. This legislation aims to alleviate the financial burden on states that have spent over $2.5 billion on these federal responsibilities over the preceding decade. Eligible states may apply for full reimbursement of these non-federally funded costs within a specified timeframe.

The FAIR PREP Act of 2025 prohibits the IRS from developing or operating its own electronic tax preparation and filing services. The bill restricts the Treasury Secretary from preparing tax returns or refund claims, while explicitly protecting existing programs like IRS Free File and volunteer tax assistance services. Additionally, it prevents the use of federal funds for the development of new government-run tax preparation systems without explicit congressional authorization.

The "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025" amends Title IX to prohibit schools receiving federal funds from allowing males to participate in female athletic programs. Sex is defined as based on reproductive biology and genetics at birth. The bill allows males to train with female teams if it doesn't deprive females of opportunities. It also requires a study on the benefits lost to women when males participate in female sports.

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 "No Taxpayer Funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act" prohibits the use of U.S. funds to support the UN Human Rights Council. It mandates that the Secretary of State withhold the portion of U.S. contributions allocated to the Council and permanently rescinds those funds. This ensures that no American taxpayer dollars are directed toward the Council's operations.

The Regulation Reduction Act of 2025 mandates that federal agencies repeal at least three existing regulations before issuing any new rule. For major rules, the legislation further requires that the cost of the new regulation be offset by the cost savings of the repealed rules. Additionally, the bill directs agencies to conduct a comprehensive review to identify and eliminate outdated, duplicative, or ineffective regulatory burdens.

The Honor Inauguration Day Act mandates that the United States flag be flown at full staff on every presidential Inauguration Day. This legislation ensures that the flag remains at its highest peak to celebrate the democratic process and the expression of the people's will, regardless of any conflicting display regulations.