Legislative Activity

This resolution formally condemns the slogan "Globalize the Intifada" as a call for violence against Israeli and Jewish people worldwide. It cites the historical context of past Intifadas and recent antisemitic incidents to support this position. The bill urges all levels of U.S. leadership to publicly denounce the slogan.

The Securing Help for Involuntary Employment Loss and Displacement Act (SHIELD Act) revises federal requirements for state unemployment programs regarding labor disputes. This bill mandates that states deny regular unemployment benefits to individuals unemployed due to a strike or labor dispute in which they actively participated or had a direct stake. The new federal conditions take effect in two years, though states may adopt them sooner.

This resolution officially designates the week of June 23 through June 27, 2025, as National Boys and Girls Club Week. Congress uses this opportunity to recognize the vital role the Boys and Girls Clubs of America plays in providing safe, supportive environments for millions of young people nationwide. The bill specifically commends the organization for its commitment to youth development, career readiness, and academic success.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating the week of June 1 through June 7, 2025, as "National Trailer Safety Week." The goal is to educate American motorists on the critical importance of proper trailer maintenance and safe towing techniques. By officially recognizing this week, the measure encourages national participation in safety awareness efforts to reduce trailer-related accidents.

The SECURE American Telecommunications Act centralizes the licensing authority for submarine and cross-border terrestrial telecommunications cables under the FCC, shifting power away from the President. This legislation establishes strict security and reporting requirements for cable licensees, including mandatory consultation with national security agencies. Furthermore, it streamlines federal permitting while significantly increasing penalties for intentional damage to undersea cables.

The National Veterans Advocate Act of 2025 establishes an independent Office of the National Veterans Advocate within the VA, reporting directly to the Secretary. This new office will monitor VA operations, identify systemic veteran issues, and make direct, unreviewed recommendations to Congress for improvements. It also restructures advocacy by ensuring dedicated local advocates are available based on veteran enrollment numbers.

The Reduce Bureaucracy to Uplift Families Act aims to ensure more federal funds directly benefit families by lowering the maximum percentage states can spend on administrative costs for certain programs from 15% to 10%. This legislation also clarifies that case management services count toward this new administrative spending cap. States failing to comply with these new limitations face a potential penalty of up to a 5% reduction in their federal grant funding the following year. All provisions of this Act are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026.

The Strengthen Wood Product Supply Chains Act of 2025 aims to ensure fair and timely enforcement procedures under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 regarding detained imported goods. This bill establishes strict deadlines for government agencies to either release, test, or seize detained merchandise. If deadlines are missed, the action is treated as a seizure, granting importers clear rights to administrative review and judicial appeal.

The Baby Observation Act mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services conduct a comprehensive study on the effectiveness of home cardiorespiratory monitors in preventing sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). The resulting report must detail the monitors' performance, suggest new infant care practices, and provide recommendations on criteria for insurance coverage. This aims to determine if these vital sign monitors warrant broader health insurance reimbursement.

This bill permits the reliquidation of specific entries of K389 Hole-N-One golf cart tires, allowing for refunds of duties paid, with interest. This applies even if the usual time limit for reliquidation has expired. Reliquidation must occur within 90 days of the bill's enactment, using the original duty rate.

The Improper Payments Transparency Act requires the President's budget to include detailed information on improper payment amounts and rates for programs at executive agencies, including explanations for these payments and trends over the past three years. It also requires information on incomplete corrective actions and future steps to address improper payment issues.

The Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025 expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) headstones and markers by removing a key date restriction for certain individuals. It also updates benefits for families choosing an urn or plaque instead of a traditional marker, effective for veterans who died on or after January 5, 2021. Finally, the bill extends the expiration date for certain existing limits on VA pension payments.

The "Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act" mandates the Council on Environmental Quality to produce an annual report detailing the effects of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on various projects. This report will include data on legal actions, the length and cost of environmental impact statements and assessments, and the timelines for completing environmental reviews, broken down by project type and sector. The goal is to provide transparency and analysis of NEPA's impact, with the report and its underlying data being publicly accessible.

The "PROTECT Jewish Students and Faculty Act" amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, requiring institutions to include a definition of antisemitism in their student and employee conduct resources. It mandates a statement prohibiting antisemitic conduct on campus, which may lead to expulsion for students or termination of employment for employees.

The "Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act" amends the tax code to include certain travel trailers and campers in the definition of "floor plan financing." This change, applicable for taxable years after 2024, allows businesses that finance these vehicles as inventory to deduct interest expenses, aligning their tax treatment with that of other vehicles.

The Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act aims to improve access to mental healthcare for disabled veterans. Specifically, it mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide care or services to veterans with a service-connected mental disorder rated at 50 percent or higher within five days of their request. This ensures timely access to crucial mental health support for veterans in need.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the total U.S. government debt to a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), starting at 130% and decreasing to a permanent limit of 120%. It allows Congress to exceed this limit with a supermajority vote and provides waivers for defense spending during declared wars or serious military conflicts. The President must submit a budget adhering to these debt limits, and Congress is tasked with enforcing the amendment through legislation. The amendment would take effect three fiscal years after ratification.