American Legislation

A joint resolution under the Congressional Review Act would disapprove a final EOIR rule on BIA appellate procedures, potentially restoring prior procedures and limiting future similar changes.

A Senate resolution designates a day to raise awareness of mental health challenges in farming, promote well-being, and connect workers with existing support resources.

A non-binding Senate resolution honoring Columbine victims and survivors, commemorating the Day of Service and encouraging community service nationwide.

Proposes federal grants to state, Tribal, and local law enforcement to raise homicide and firearm-violence case clearance rates, including reporting and audits.

Aimed at limiting birth tourism through new inadmissibility rules, detention, expedited removal, and penalties for those who assist or participate.

Adds targeted veterans to protected victims for enhanced penalties under federal crimes, aligning protections with other groups.

Expands penalties for making or distributing pill-press equipment used to produce illegal drugs, with extraterritorial reach and updated sentencing guidelines.

Expands penalties for photographing listed military assets, creates tiered installations, adds presumptions for foreign nationals, and requires public asset lists and warning signs.

A ceremonial resolution honoring Robert S. Mueller III and recording official recognition of his public service.

This proposal strengthens competition by giving agencies power to require divestitures for large mergers during a defined period, with expanded review, penalties, and enforcement timelines.

A proposed constitutional amendment to redefine birthright citizenship by requiring at least one parent to meet specified immigration statuses for citizenship at birth; Congress would implement details, states would ratify.

This non-binding Senate resolution recognizes Denim Day, honors survivors of sexual assault, and urges improved, trauma-informed prevention and survivor services across federal, state, tribal, and territorial levels.

Proposes a 10% increase in grant shares for programs that partner with immigration enforcement, funded at $20 million annually from 2027–2033.

Requires DHS to protect children when parents are arrested by identifying parents, supporting contact and court participation, training staff, collecting data, and issuing rules.

A proposed constitutional amendment would guarantee voting as a fundamental right for citizens of voting age, subject to strict scrutiny, and authorize Congress to enforce the right nationwide.

A measure to tighten Chapter 11 bankruptcy processes, shorten timelines, and create carve-outs for mass-injury claims against non-debtor affiliates, improving accountability for reorganizations.

A non-binding Senate statement criticizing the 2019 handling of the whistleblower complaint and urging an independent DOJ investigation.

Proposes tying federal grants to local immigration cooperation on detainers and information sharing, shifting liability for detainer actions to the federal level and limiting sanctuary jurisdictions' funding access.

Proposes an independent Publication Review Committee to approve or deny book bans in federal prisons, adds an appeals process for inmates, and requires annual transparency reports.

Proposes a one year ban on an attorney from court filings after a Rule 11 sanction, enforced by the Office of Professional Responsibility.

Requires a DOJ audit of FBI hiring records, state-level misconduct checks, and certification of training, with a GAO report to Congress within a year.

Creates a new civil remedy for constitutional rights violations by federal officers during immigration actions, making agencies liable for damages and imposing mandatory punitive awards.

This proposal would remove an antitrust exemption for residency matching programs, enabling antitrust scrutiny of their practices and potentially altering how residency matches are organized.

Proposes stricter gun controls, clearer private transfers, ghost gun bans, ERPO standards, and related enforcement.