Paul Gosar

H.R. 10669 was introduced on October 1, 2026 by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ-9) with 6 Republican cosponsors. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

The VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026 would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs from hiring or keeping employees who have committed fraud involving federal funds. Specifically, the law would bar individuals from VA positions if they have been convicted of fraud, theft, embezzlement, bribery, or related crimes involving federal money; lost a civil fraud case under the False Claims Act; been excluded from federal health care programs; or been determined by the VA Secretary to have participated in a scheme to misuse federal funds or benefits. The bill provides due process protections, including advance notice and an internal grievance process where employees can contest the Secretary's determination with legal representation. The legislation applies to both VA health care positions and additional employees hired by the department, with no specific funding or implementation timeline mentioned in the bill text.

This joint resolution would disapprove a local law passed by the District of Columbia Council called the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026. Under the Home Rule Act, Congress has the authority to block local D.C. laws within a certain period after they are enacted. This resolution, introduced by Representatives Gosar and Sessions, seeks to overturn the D.C. Council's approval of this law, which was enacted on April 29, 2026. The bill itself does not specify what the underlying D.C. law does, only that Congress formally disapproves of it. If passed by both the House and Senate, this resolution would prevent the District of Columbia law from going into effect, giving Congress the final say over this local D.C. legislation.

This joint resolution disapproves of a Washington D.C. law called the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, which the D.C. Council approved in April 2026. The resolution uses Congress's power to overturn local D.C. legislation, a special authority Congress retains over the District of Columbia. If passed by both chambers and signed by the President, it would block the D.C. law from taking effect. The legislation appears to address policies around how body camera footage from police use of force incidents can be accessed and disclosed to the public, though the specific details of what the D.C. law requires are not included in this resolution. The joint resolution was introduced by House members and referred to the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

This bill amends the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw approximately 22,000 acres of federal public land near Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona from public use and reserve it for military purposes. The withdrawn land includes two separate areas: roughly 21,783 acres near Highway 95 and about 249 acres in the Howard Cantonment area, both to be managed for Army defense and readiness activities. The Interior Department will manage the land in coordination with the Army, though the Army's consent is generally required for non-defense uses like utilities and other activities that cross military property. The bill does allow utility companies to maintain a designated utility corridor for regional electrical infrastructure without Army approval, though the Interior Department must consult with the Army to minimize impacts to military operations. The withdrawal remains in effect indefinitely unless the Secretary of the Army determines there is no longer a military need for it.

H.Amdt.188 amendment — An amendment numbered 15 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to require a report on assistance available to agricultural producers in Arizona for certain losses of Colorado River water.. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

H.Amdt.189 amendment — An amendment numbered 16 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to revise the USDA standards to confirm livestock depredations by Mexican wolves.. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

H.Amdt.190 amendment — An amendment numbered 18 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to prohibit animal research in China, Russia, and other countries of concern.. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

The Swalwell Act prohibits Congress from using taxpayer funds to pay settlements or judgments for workplace misconduct claims involving Members of Congress or senior congressional staff, instead requiring them to pay such settlements personally from their own funds. The bill mandates that Congress establish a publicly searchable database disclosing the names of members or staff involved in settlements, the amounts paid, and general descriptions of claims within 30 days of resolution, while protecting victims' identities. Within 180 days of enactment, Congress must also publicly disclose all workplace misconduct settlements paid with federal funds dating back to 1995. The legislation requires that any allegations potentially involving federal crimes be referred to the Department of Justice and prohibits settlement agreements or nondisclosure clauses from blocking such referrals. Members or staff who violate the law face civil penalties of at least 200 percent of improperly paid amounts and potential disciplinary action by their respective Ethics Committees.

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act This bill prohibits federal funding of, or support for, state databases that list (1) firearms lawfully owned or possessed by individuals, or (2) individuals who lawfully own or possess firearms.

The FAIR AIR Act extends the deadline for commercial air tour operators in Grand Canyon National Park to switch their aircraft to quieter technology. Currently, these operators were required to make this conversion within 15 years of an earlier law's enactment, but this bill pushes the new deadline to December 31, 2032. The bill affects air tour companies operating in the Grand Canyon and aims to balance environmental noise reduction with the business needs of the aviation industry. No specific funding amounts are mentioned in the legislation. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

The Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026 amends federal wildlife law to create exemptions for licensed zoos and animal facilities from penalties related to keeping certain prohibited wildlife species. The bill allows facilities with USDA Class B licenses to legally possess, register, and maintain restricted animals like snow leopards and clouded leopards, provided they do not breed, sell, acquire the animals, or allow public contact with them. The legislation also permits registered facilities to import or export these species to foreign zoos that operate legally in their countries. Additionally, the bill includes a process for facilities that mistakenly registered their animals to cancel that registration if they actually qualify for an exemption. The changes primarily affect zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, and other licensed animal exhibitors, with implementation and oversight handled by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

H.R. 6374 would implement a complete 10-year ban on admitting any foreign nationals to the United States, beginning immediately upon the bill's enactment and lasting through the following decade. The legislation, introduced in December 2025, would affect all categories of immigrants and foreign visitors—including refugees, asylum seekers, temporary workers, students, and tourists—by prohibiting their entry into the country. The bill provides no exceptions, funding allocations, or implementation details beyond the stated prohibition. While the text references "other purposes," those additional provisions are not detailed in the summary provided. The legislation was referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.

This bill would expand the grounds for deporting immigrants by making any foreign national convicted of a single felony or two misdemeanors deportable from the United States. Currently, deportation is limited to specific categories of crimes listed in immigration law, such as crimes of violence or drug trafficking. The legislation would broaden this significantly, allowing the government to deport immigrants based on any felony conviction or two misdemeanor convictions under either state or federal law. The bill affects non-citizens who have been admitted to the United States and would apply retroactively to anyone convicted at any point after their admission. The bill contains no specific funding or implementation timeline and was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

The Northern Arizona Protection Act would nullify President Biden's August 2023 designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona, effectively eliminating the monument and reopening the protected land to mineral extraction and development. The bill would also prohibit any future national monument designations in this same northern Arizona area unless Congress explicitly approves them, removing the president's authority to unilaterally protect the land under the Antiquities Act. The legislation directly affects Arizona residents, mining interests, and Native American tribes who have cultural and historical ties to the region, while environmental and conservation groups would oppose the change. No specific federal funding is mentioned in the bill. The measure was introduced in September 2025 and referred to the House Natural Resources Committee.

H.R. 5393, the Southern Arizona Protection Act, would nullify the 2000 presidential proclamation that established the Ironwood Forest National Monument near Tucson, Arizona, effectively reversing that designation. The bill would also prevent any future national monument designations in the Ironwood Forest area unless Congress explicitly approves them through legislation. This would restrict the president's authority to use the Antiquities Act—a 1906 law that allows presidents to declare national monuments without congressional approval—in this specific region of southern Arizona. The bill affects environmental protections in the area and would require congressional action rather than presidential action to establish any new protected lands there. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the legislation.

District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement ActThis bill establishes a uniform 60-day period of congressional review for all nonemergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia (DC). It also authorizes congressional disapproval of DC regulations and other executive actions, specific provisions in legislation, and extensions of emergency legislation.Currently, DC legislation is generally subject to a 30-day period of congressional review during which time Congress may enact a joint resolution of disapproval to nullify the legislation. Legislation involving criminal law is subject to a 60-day period of congressional review. Emergency legislation is not subject to congressional review.The bill applies a 60-day period of congressional review to all DC legislation other than emergency legislation. It also authorizes Congress to nullify (1) extensions of emergency DC legislation, and (2) one or more discrete provisions in DC legislation. The bill prohibits the DC Council from withdrawing legislation that it has transmitted to Congress for review or enacting legislation that is substantially the same as legislation that Congress disapproved. The bill also establishes a 60-day period of congressional review for DC executive orders and regulations according to procedures comparable to those for legislation. The bill additionally specifies the procedures for expedited consideration of joint resolutions of disapproval for DC legislation in each chamber, particularly the Senate.Finally, the bill requires the DC Mayor and the chair of the DC Council to present a report on DC to specified congressional committees at least once every calendar year.

End the Vaccine Carveout ActThis bill removes liability protections for manufacturers and administrators for vaccine-related injuries, and removes limitations on bringing civil actions for vaccine-related injuries or seeking compensation, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). It also excludes COVID-19 vaccines from liability protections under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP). Under current law, the VICP provides compensation for alleged injuries caused by certain routinely administered vaccines. Individuals generally may not file a civil action in court unless a VICP claim is filed and the resulting judgement is rejected. The VICP also limits the types of claims and amount of damages that may be sought (e.g., no liability for unavoidable side effects or failure to directly warn), and it imposes deadlines for filing claims. The bill removes the requirement to first file a claim under the VICP before pursuing a civil action, so individuals alleging vaccine-related injuries may choose to either bring a civil action or utilize the VICP. It also removes the restrictions on the types of civil actions and damages. The bill also removes the deadlines for filing claims under the VICP and applies this change retroactively.Additionally, under current law, the CICP provides compensation for alleged injuries caused by certain medical countermeasures during public health emergencies, including COVID-19 vaccines. The bill excludes COVID-19 vaccines from being considered as medical countermeasures. Therefore, under the bill, individuals may file civil actions against manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines rather than filing claims under the CICP.

H.R. 4255 would remove the Mexican wolf from the federal list of threatened and endangered species, effectively ending federal protections for the animal. The bill's supporters argue that the Mexican wolf population has grown steadily for nine consecutive years and now numbers at least 286 wild wolves in the United States, plus approximately 350 in captivity, meeting recovery goals. However, the bill emphasizes that wolves in the southwestern U.S. have caused significant problems for local ranchers and communities by killing livestock, threatening people and pets, and reducing hunting opportunities, while complicating compensation claims through stricter evidence standards. The legislation would also nullify two existing federal rules governing Mexican wolf protection and prevention, and it would prohibit future federal wolf recovery plans from considering the wolf population in Mexico when making listing decisions. The bill carries no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines but would take effect immediately upon enactment.

The Protect Railroads Against Illegal Looters Act amends immigration law to make noncitizens who commit theft from interstate or international shipments via carriers (such as freight trains) ineligible to enter or remain in the United States. Specifically, the bill targets violations under federal law that prohibit stealing from trains and other carriers transporting goods across state or international borders, as well as conspiracies to commit such theft. The legislation affects noncitizens convicted of these offenses or who admit to committing them—making them subject to deportation if already in the country and preventing them from entering in the first place. The bill contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines, instead directing existing immigration enforcement agencies to apply these new grounds for inadmissibility and deportation. This represents a response to recent cargo theft incidents at rail yards and is intended to give immigration authorities an additional tool to remove or deny entry to individuals involved in railroad cargo theft.

This bill would amend federal drug laws to allow capital punishment (the death penalty) for anyone convicted of distributing, manufacturing, or possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute if their actions result in someone's death. The legislation affects drug dealers and manufacturers of fentanyl across the United States. Beyond the death penalty option, convicted individuals would also face potential life imprisonment and significant fines under existing federal law. The bill contains no specific funding or implementation timeline and was referred to the House Judiciary Committee in June 2025.

The Putting Trust in Transparency Act would require nonprofit organizations that receive any federal funding to publicly disclose the names, zip codes, and donation amounts of their contributors by making IRS Form 990 Schedule B filings public within 60 days of processing. The bill affects thousands of nonprofits across the country—including charities, educational institutions, and advocacy groups—that currently receive federal grants or contracts of any size. Organizations that fail to file these disclosure forms would lose their tax-exempt status after a 60-day notice period, with the IRS maintaining a public list of revoked organizations. The bill takes effect for tax returns filed after its enactment and applies retroactively to all organizations receiving federal funding, regardless of the amount. The legislation aims to increase government oversight of nonprofits and provide taxpayers visibility into who funds organizations that receive federal dollars.

Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025 This bill eliminates the Optional Practical Training Program or any successor program, unless Congress expressly authorizes such a program. (The program provides an F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.)