Legislative Activity

The Veteran Scam Victims Foundation Act establishes a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated solely to protecting veterans and their beneficiaries from scams through education and support. Governed by a board including the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and various federal appointees, the Foundation can accept and manage private gifts to fund its anti-scam efforts. It is tax-exempt, but the U.S. government is not liable for its actions, and it must report annually to Congress.

The Containing Effects of Mineral Extraction Act of 2026 establishes new requirements for large-scale mineral extraction projects near populated or sensitive areas that have not yet begun operations. Operators of these "qualifying projects" must submit detailed assessments covering haul routes, water conservation, and lower-impact transportation options before receiving a sales contract or permit. The bill mandates coordination with local governments and requires ongoing annual reporting on water use and truck traffic.

This bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submit a detailed quarterly report to Congress regarding VA-backed housing loans. The report will track key metrics, including the number of loans insured, applications denied, refinancings, and instances of borrower delinquency. This measure aims to increase congressional oversight of the VA Home Loan Guaranty Service.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility at 28201 Franklin Parkway in Santa Clarita, California, as the "Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Post Office Building." The legislation ensures that all future official references to this location will use the new name.

This resolution formally honors José Moreno Hernández for his distinguished career as a NASA astronaut and his significant contributions to science and technology. It celebrates his inspiring journey from a farmworker's son to a space explorer, highlighting his perseverance in achieving his dreams. The bill also recognizes his ongoing advocacy for diversity and success in STEM fields.

This bill officially establishes the FireGuard Program as a mandatory "program of record" within the National Guard. It requires the Secretary of Defense to provide annual briefings to Congress for five years detailing the program's impact, including response times and technology integration. The program is authorized to operate through December 31, 2031.

The Contract Postal Unit Transparency Act establishes new mandatory procedures for the Postal Service when closing or consolidating contract postal units. These new rules require the Postal Service to publish impact reports, hold public hearings, and wait at least 180 days after summarizing public feedback before any closure can take effect. This ensures greater transparency and community input regarding changes to local postal services.

This bill establishes the **Statistical Agency Integrity and Independence Act of 2025** to strengthen public trust in federal statistics. It achieves this by setting fixed, staggered terms and requiring Senate confirmation for the heads of four key statistical agencies. Crucially, it protects these agency heads from removal by the President except for specific causes, such as neglect of duty or malfeasance. The Act also guarantees the agency heads final authority over technical and professional decisions, insulating data collection and release from political interference.

The "Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Act" provides tax relief for individuals receiving compensation related to the Chiquita Canyon Landfill event in Los Angeles County, California, beginning May 1, 2022. It ensures that payments received as compensation for losses, damages, or expenses related to the landfill event are treated as qualified disaster relief for tax purposes, exempting them from federal income tax. This applies to compensation received on or after March 1, 2024, from government agencies, Waste Connections, Inc., or their affiliates.