Tom Tiffany

The FEES Act of 2026 restricts when individuals and organizations can recover attorney's fees from the federal government in disputes with agencies or in lawsuits against the United States. The bill caps attorney's fee awards at $200,000 per case and limits parties to receiving awards in no more than three cases per calendar year, unless the case involves a class action lawsuit or the Social Security Administration or Department of Veterans Affairs is involved. Additionally, the legislation prohibits federal agencies from paying attorney's fees or litigation costs as part of settlement agreements or consent decrees that result in new regulations or guidance documents. The bill also requires the Secretary of Interior to establish an independent scientific panel within five years to assess how these attorney's fee restrictions affect federal lands, including impacts on forest health, wildfire risk, biodiversity, and economic productivity, with results to be reported to Congress.

The SAFER Act of 2026 amends immigration law to prevent people from obtaining asylum if they have returned to their home country or the country they last lived in before applying for asylum. The bill also allows the government to terminate asylum status and pursue deportation for anyone already granted asylum who returns to that country. The legislation affects asylum seekers and current asylees who wish to travel back to their country of origin or former residence. The law includes narrow exceptions that allow the Secretary of Homeland Security or Attorney General to waive these restrictions on a case-by-case basis if the President certifies travel is needed for national security or if the State Department confirms the country has undergone a legitimate change in government. The bill contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines.

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from allowing Chinese nationals to enter the United States without a valid visa. Specifically, it eliminates visa-free travel for Chinese citizens, including those from Hong Kong and Macau, and bans federal funding for any programs that would permit such entry—notably the Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program and the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program. The legislation affects millions of potential Chinese travelers and would require all citizens of mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau to obtain a traditional visa before traveling to the U.S., a significant tightening of current policy. The bill contains no new funding requirements, as it works within existing DHS appropriations by restricting how those funds can be used. The measure was introduced in March 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

Oversight for Members And Relatives Act or the OMAR Act This bill prohibits the use of campaign funds to compensate the spouse of a candidate or an individual holding federal office. It also requires disclosure of payments made to spouses or immediate family members. Specifically, the bill prohibits an authorized committee of a candidate or any other political committee that is established, maintained, or controlled by a candidate or an individual holding federal office from directly or indirectly compensating the spouse of the candidate or individual for services provided to or on behalf of the committee. The prohibition does not apply to a political committee of a political party. Next, the bill requires a political committee to report on disbursements to the spouse or an immediate family member of the candidate or the individual holding federal office. Finally, the bill requires any penalty for a violation of the bill to be imposed on the candidate or the individual holding federal office if the candidate or individual involved knew of the violation. Further, it prohibits the committee involved from reimbursing the candidate or individual for the penalty.

The CARE Act of 2025 would give states and local governments the power to opt out of federal refugee resettlement programs. Under current law, the federal government places refugees nationwide as part of its resettlement process. This bill would prohibit refugees from being resettled in any state where the governor or state legislature formally disapproves, or in any locality where the local chief executive or legislature formally objects. The legislation essentially allows states and municipalities to block refugee arrivals within their borders by taking official action to reject participation in the program. The bill does not specify any funding amounts or implementation timelines, but would fundamentally change how the federal refugee resettlement system operates by requiring community-level consent before placement.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 South Chestnut Avenue in Marshfield, Wisconsin, as the "Army Corporal Gordon 'Gordy' Richard Schmoll Post Office Building".

H.R. 5497 upgrades the existing Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin to a "National Park and Preserve," splitting it into two designations with slightly different rules. The change affects visitors, recreational hunters, and trappers, as the new National Park portion will prohibit hunting and trapping (except where allowed by treaties with Native American tribes), while the Preserve portion will continue current hunting, trapping, and fishing practices as they exist today. The bill requires the National Park Service to add interpretive signs at visitor centers describing the region's history, including Native American heritage, European settlement, and maritime activities. No new federal funding is specified in the legislation, and the change takes effect upon enactment, with all existing references to the National Lakeshore automatically updated to refer to the new National Park and Preserve designation.

The CAP Act of 2025 would repeal a provision of federal immigration law that currently limits the number of foreign workers that institutions of higher education can employ on specialty occupation visas (primarily H-1B visas). By removing this numerical limitation, the bill would allow colleges and universities to hire an unlimited number of foreign workers without counting against the annual H-1B visa cap that applies to other employers. The legislation would directly affect higher education institutions seeking to recruit international talent for teaching, research, and other specialized positions. The bill contains no specified funding or implementation timeline beyond its enactment. The change targets what sponsors view as constraints on academic hiring, though it does not alter other requirements or vetting procedures for foreign workers.

The Federal Interviews Reform Act requires the Department of Justice to record all interviews with suspects in federal criminal investigations using audio or video technology. The law applies to both custodial and non-custodial interviews conducted by federal law enforcement officers, including cases where the Department assists state or local authorities, and extends to interviews of U.S. citizens abroad. Officers may record interviews without notifying or obtaining consent from the person being interviewed, and any statements obtained during unrecorded interviews cannot be used as evidence in federal court. Recordings must be retained for at least 10 years after an investigation concludes, or indefinitely if the case involves a capital offense. The Attorney General must develop rules to implement these requirements within 180 days of the law's enactment.

This bill requires any World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic agreement to be approved by the U.S. Senate with a two-thirds majority vote, rather than allowing the President to adopt it as an executive agreement. The legislation specifically targets the WHO's ongoing negotiations on pandemic prevention and preparedness, which the World Health Assembly partially adopted in May 2025. The bill reflects congressional concerns about WHO's handling of COVID-19, its perceived influence by China, and public skepticism of the organization's independence. By classifying any WHO pandemic agreement as a treaty requiring Senate ratification, the measure ensures Congress has a significant say in whether the United States participates in major WHO pandemic initiatives. Additionally, the bill expresses policy support for Taiwan's full participation in the WHO.

Wabeno Economic Development ActThis bill requires the Forest Service to convey approximately 14 acres of federal land, including the mineral rights, in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin, to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC, upon receiving an offer to buy the land for market value.The Forest Service must complete an appraisal to determine the market value of the land, and the offer must be received within 180 days after federal approval of such appraisal. Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC, must pay an amount equal to the market value of the land and all associated costs as a condition of conveyance.Additionally, the Department of the Interior must publish a comprehensive review of the federal permitting processes for the development of stone, sand, and gravel on federal lands.

This joint resolution withdraws congressional approval of the World Trade Organization Agreement, which established the World Trade Organization.

The FARM Act of 2025 modifies federal tax law to prevent renewable energy developers from claiming tax credits when they install solar panels or wind turbines on agricultural land. The bill specifically targets public utilities that place solar or wind energy equipment on farmland, making them ineligible for the energy tax credits that would normally reduce their tax burden. The restrictions apply only to equipment installed after the bill becomes law, and the bill defines "agricultural land" using the same criteria as the Food Security Act of 1985. The legislation aims to preserve farmland for food production rather than energy production by removing financial incentives for converting agricultural property to renewable energy use.

Justice for Murder Victims Act This bill allows a prosecution to be instituted for any federal homicide offense without regard to the time that elapsed between the act or omission that caused the death of the victim and the death of the victim.

This concurrent resolution calls on the President to abandon the One China policy in favor of one that recognizes Taiwan as an independent country that is not a part of China. The resolution also urges the President to bolster diplomatic and economic relations between the United States and Taiwan through specified means.

Fairness, Anti-discrimination and Individual Rights Act of 2025 or FAIR Act of 2025This bill prohibits the federal government and federally funded entities from discriminating against, or giving preference to, any person or group on the basis of race, color, or national origin with respect to contracts, employment, or other relevant activities. Federal agencies must review and modify their policies to conform with the bill's requirements. The bill also provides a private right of action for violations.The bill defines preference as an advantage of any kind, including quotas, set-asides, numerical goals, timetables, or other numerical objectives.

Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions Act or the ACRES ActThis bill establishes requirements regarding reports about hazardous fuels reduction activities and standardized procedures for tracking data for hazardous fuels reduction. Hazardous fuels reduction activities means any vegetation management activities that reduce the risk of wildfire but excludes the award of contracts to conduct hazardous fuels reduction activities.First, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior must include in the materials submitted in support of the President's budget each fiscal year a report on the number of acres of federal land on which such activities were carried out during the preceding year.Next, USDA and Interior must implement standardized procedures for tracking data related to such activities. The standardized procedures must includeregular, standardized data reviews of the accuracy and timely input of data used to track hazardous fuels reduction activities;verification methods that validate whether such data accurately correlates to such activities;an analysis of the short- and long-term effectiveness of such activities on reducing the risk of wildfire; andfor hazardous fuels reduction activities that occur partially within the wildland-urban interface, methods to distinguish which acres are located within and which located outside the wildland-urban interface.Finally, the Government Accountability Office must (1) conduct a study on this bill's implementation, and (2) submit a report to Congress with the results of the study.