Legislative Activity

This Act authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, and six other Special Operations veterans for their heroic, independent efforts in evacuating over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan following the 2021 withdrawal. The medal will be struck by the Treasury and ultimately displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicate medals to cover production costs.

This resolution formally recognizes and honors the extraordinary efforts of a specific team of veterans and one civilian for their bravery during the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation. These individuals are credited with leading rescue operations that safely evacuated over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled territory. The bill ensures their exceptional service and valor are officially recorded in the Congressional Record.

The Equal Shot Act of 2025 prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from denying financial assistance to otherwise qualified applicants solely based on their involvement in the firearms industry. This legislation ensures that businesses defined as "firearm entities," their affiliates, or trade associations are not unfairly rejected for SBA loans or guarantees. The Act clearly defines these terms to prevent discrimination against businesses involved in manufacturing, selling, or servicing firearms and related accessories.

This resolution formally condemns the violent attack on the U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, 2025. It expresses support for the injured agents and reaffirms Congress's strong backing for the dedicated men and women of the Border Patrol. The bill emphasizes that such violence against law enforcement is unacceptable and undermines national security efforts.

This bill establishes a new program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dedicated to significantly improving precipitation forecasts across all timeframes. The program will advance forecasting science, enhance Earth System Models, and incorporate new technologies like AI to better predict extreme rainfall events. It also mandates coordination across NOAA and engagement with external partners to ensure high-quality, accessible forecast data.

The Defend Girls Athletics Act mandates that elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions must certify compliance with Executive Order 14201 regarding biological fairness in women's sports to receive federal funding. This certification must be renewed annually for K-12 districts and by July 1st for colleges and universities. Failure to comply or report results in the immediate requirement to return unobligated federal funds and ineligibility for future federal financial assistance until compliance is restored.

The Bracero Program 2.0 Act aims to modernize the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program by streamlining employer processes through a new online portal and setting a guaranteed minimum wage plus $\$2.00$ per hour for workers. It also establishes a six-year pilot program allowing certain returning H-2A workers to move between approved farms within the same state for greater job flexibility. Finally, the bill expands H-2A eligibility to include greenhouse and indoor farm workers and mandates several oversight reports by the GAO.

This Act authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and sell special commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The coins will feature designs celebrating American athletes and the Games themselves. All surcharges collected from the sale of these coins will be directed to the respective organizing committees to help fund the events and related youth sports programs. The entire program must be conducted at no cost to the U.S. Government.

The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency and accountability across the prescription drug supply chain. It mandates fairer pharmacy network access for Medicare beneficiaries and imposes strict new financial reporting and service fee requirements on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) working with Medicare and private health plans. Furthermore, the bill establishes new federal mechanisms to accurately track drug acquisition costs in Medicaid and explicitly bans the practice of "spread pricing" in state Medicaid contracts.

This resolution officially commends Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic actions during the devastating central Texas floods of July 2025. It specifically recognizes him for personally rescuing 165 individuals and coordinating triage efforts under hazardous conditions. Furthermore, the bill extends deep gratitude to all federal, state, and volunteer responders who risked their lives during this major natural disaster.

The Rural Weather Monitoring Systems Act mandates a comprehensive study by the Comptroller General on the current capabilities and limitations of weather monitoring in rural areas. This report will assess resource availability, identify underserved locations, and detail the obstacles rural communities face in establishing or upgrading their weather systems. The goal is to determine the necessity of improved weather monitoring infrastructure across the countryside.

The Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 amends immigration law to address driving while intoxicated or impaired (DWI/DUI) offenses. This legislation establishes that a conviction for, or admission to the underlying acts of, a DWI/DUI offense makes a non-citizen inadmissible to the United States or deportable if already present. This applies regardless of whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under local law.

This bill grants limited legal immunity to manufacturers of essential critical infrastructure equipment against lawsuits stemming from wildfire-related losses. This protection applies unless a plaintiff can prove the manufacturer engaged in willful misconduct during the design or production of the equipment. The legislation aims to bolster the security and resilience of vital national systems by supporting their manufacturers.

The Association Health Plans Act amends federal law to allow certain groups or associations of employers to sponsor a single group health plan, treating them as a single employer for coverage purposes. This aims to expand access to health coverage by enabling broader risk pooling across different industries. The bill establishes specific criteria these associations must meet to qualify, including minimum size and operational standards. Finally, it outlines rules for setting premium rates and prohibits discrimination based on health status for plans established under this Act.

This bill seeks to immediately nullify the Department of Labor's recently published final rule updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts regulation. If enacted, the measure would ensure that the new wage rule, published on August 24, 2023, has no force or legal effect. Essentially, this legislation cancels the Department of Labor's latest changes to the prevailing wage requirements for federally funded construction projects.

This bill officially renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the **Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge**. The renaming honors the memory of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was tragically murdered near Houston. This legislation codifies the name change across all official government records and documents.

The Protect RAIL Act amends immigration law to prevent non-citizens convicted of or admitting to crimes involving the theft or tampering of goods shipped across state or international lines from entering the United States. Furthermore, this bill makes non-citizens already in the U.S. deportable if they have committed such offenses related to interstate or foreign shipments.

The "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act" establishes a U.S. policy to oppose foreign assistance to the Taliban from other countries and NGOs, requiring the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to discourage such support. The bill mandates several reports detailing foreign aid given to the Taliban and oversight of U.S. cash assistance programs in Afghanistan. Furthermore, it requires recurring reports on the status and controls surrounding the Afghan Fund to prevent Taliban misuse of assets.

This resolution supports designating the week including June 23, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary and growth of women's sports since Title IX. It strongly affirms the importance of Title IX in creating equal opportunities for female athletes. Furthermore, the resolution argues that protecting single-sex sports is necessary to maintain fairness and safety for biological women in athletics.

The Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act establishes a new federal bankruptcy exemption allowing individuals filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 to keep their firearms. Specifically, debtors can now exempt their aggregate interest in a single firearm or collection of firearms up to a total value of \$3,000. This change applies only to bankruptcy cases filed on or after the date the Act is enacted into law.