118^th Congress

1.     H.J. Res. 44 | Introduced 03/17/2023

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'"

2.     H.J. Res. 42 | Introduced 03/09/2023

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

3.      H. Amdt. 100 to H.R. 140, the Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act | Offered 03/08/2023 | AGREED TO

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 118-7 to require the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress evaluating the compliance of the Federal Government with the Protecting Free Speech from Government Interference Act. This amendment provides transparency and insight into any potential violations of the Act by government agencies or employees, and sunsets after 10 years.

4.     H.J. Res. 26 | Introduced 02/02/2023 | PASSED INTO LAW

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.

5.     H.R. 646, the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act | Introduced 01/31/2023

This bill removes certain short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other weapons from the definition of a firearm for purposes of regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The bill also eliminates certain restrictions that apply to the sale or transportation of such rifles and shotguns in interstate commerce. If a state or local registration or licensing requirement is determined by reference to the NFA, the bill treats persons who acquire or possess a short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or other weapon in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968 as meeting the registration and licensing requirements. The bill preempts certain state or local laws that tax or regulate these rifles, shotguns, and weapons. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must destroy records relating to the registration, transfer, or manufacture of applicable weapons described by this bill within one year after the enactment of this bill.

6.     H. Amdt. 10 to H.R.21, the Strategic Production Response Act | Offered 01/26/2023 | AGREED TO

An amendment numbered 91 printed in the Congressional Record to insert language stating the Secretary submit the developed plans to Congress.

7.     H. Res. 52 | Introduced 01/24/2023

Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.

8.     H.R. 407, the Protect the UNBORN (Undo the Negligent Biden Orders Right Now) Act | Introduced 01/20/2023

This bill prohibits federal implementation of and funding for specified executive orders that address access to reproductive health care services, including services related to pregnancy or the termination of a pregnancy.

117^th Congress

1.     H.R. 9448, the Free Speech Defense Act | Introduced 12/07/2022

To prohibit the Federal Government from taking certain action relating to social media companies, and for other purposes.

2.      H.Res.1502 | Introduced 12/01/2022

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to violent extremism against pregnancy centers.

3.       H.Res.1479 | Introduced 11/16/2022

Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the surveillance or monitoring of pro-gun, pro-life, or conservative groups under the Internet Covert Operations Program operated by the United States Postal Inspection

4.     H.Res.1478 | Introduced 11/16/2022

Calling for the submission to the House of Representatives of certain information regarding the decision of the President of the United States to institute the "Ghost Gun"

5.     H.Res.1477 | Introduced 11/16/2022

Calling for the submission to the House of Representatives of certain information in the possession of the Attorney General regarding NICS Indices Self-Submission Forms

6.     H.Res.1476 | Introduced 11/16/2022

Of inquiry requesting the President to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents or records relating to coordination between social media companies and the Biden administration on information, censorship, and censorship meetings in order to suppress or deplatform persons or information the administration views as misinformation, disinformation, and malformation on COVID-19, Hunter Biden, and elections, and certain documents or records relating to plans to provide grant funding to consortiums, including the Democratic National Committee, in the United States.

7.     H.Res.1475 | Introduced 11/16/2022

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 21, 2021, under the control of the President or the Secretary, respectively, that refers to the Department of Defense and includes certain terms and phrases relating to gender.

8.      H.R.9263, the Expose Biden’s Inflation, Deficits, and Economic Neglect (BIDEN) Act | Introduced 11/03/2022

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on the impact of major rules on inflation and gross domestic product, and for other purposes

9.      H.R.9033, the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act | Introduced 09/29/2022

This bill removes certain short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other weapons from the definition of a firearm for purposes of regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The bill also eliminates certain restrictions that apply to the sale or transportation of such rifles and shotguns in interstate commerce. If a state or local registration or licensing requirement is determined by reference to the NFA, the bill treats persons who acquire or possess a short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or other weapon in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968 as meeting the registration and licensing requirements. The bill preempts certain state or local laws that tax or regulate these rifles and shotguns. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must destroy records relating to the registration, transfer, or manufacture of applicable weapons described by this bill within one year after the enactment of this bill.

10.   H.R.8167, the RETURN (Repealing Excise Tax on Unalienable Rights Now) our Constitutional Rights Act | Introduced 06/22/2022

This bill repeals the excise taxes on firearms and ammunition and on bows and arrows. It also repeals the excise tax on transferring and making firearms under the National Firearm Act.

11.  H.R.7281, the Reversing Every Vaccine Emergency Requirement and Stopping Employee (REVERSE) OSHA Mandates Act | Introduced 03/20/2022

This bill limits the authority of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to regulate workplace safety and health matters.  Specifically, the bill repeals OSHA's authority to issue emergency temporary standards related to workplace safety and health. The bill further specifies that OSHA may not, under its authority to regulate workplace safety and health, require the administration of any drug, vaccine, or other biological product to an employee.

12.    H.R.6861, the Reducing Costs of DHS Acquisitions Act | Introduced 02/28/2022

This bill requires notification of the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Congress if a major acquisition program of DHS fails to satisfy any approved cost, schedule, or performance threshold. Major acquisition program means (1) a capital asset, service, or hybrid acquisition program that is estimated by DHS to require an eventual total expenditure of at least $300 million over the life-cycle cost of the program; or (2) an acquisition program identified as a program of special interest. If such a failure occurs, or is expected to occur, the bill requires a remediation plan and root cause analysis. The Management Directorate must review such plan and either approve it for continuation or provide an alternative proposed corrective action.

13.  H.R.5512, the Reviewing and Updating Regional And Local (RURAL) Broadband Mapping Act | Introduced 10/08/2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to temporarily accept broadband mapping data from a state to use in applications for funding with respect to the deployment of broadband internet access service in the state if the state data is superior to the data used by the FCC. This requirement applies until the FCC has completed certain broadband maps that are required under current law.

14.  H.R.3966 | Introduced 06/17/2021

To prohibit the United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) until the President makes certain certifications, and for other purposes.

15.  H.R.3965, the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act | Introduced 06/17/2021

This bill requires the Department of State to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by Ansarallah.

16.  H.R.2076, the COVID–19 Border Protection (CBP) Act | Introduced 03/19/2021

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to devise and implement a strategy to ensure that no alien with COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in DHS or Department of Health and Human Services custody may be released into the community during a public health emergency related to COVID-19. Funds previously provided to the Department of State for supporting international efforts to help migrants and refugees respond to COVID-19 shall be transferred to DHS to implement this strategy.

17.  H.R.1787, the Ensuring Second Amendment Freedoms are Executed Timely (SAFE-T) Act | Introduced 03/11/2021

This bill allows a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three calendar days (currently, three business days).