Dan Crenshaw

FISH Act of 2025

The FISH Act would likely establish or modify protections and management practices for fish populations and aquatic habitats on public lands and waters. The bill probably affects fishermen, conservation groups, and federal agencies responsible for managing natural resources by setting new rules around fishing access, habitat restoration, or species protection. Subcommittees are currently holding hearings to examine the bill's details before deciding whether to move it forward.

District of Columbia Firearm Freedom Act

This bill would loosen Washington D.C.'s gun laws by allowing residents and visitors to carry concealed firearms without a permit, removing restrictions on certain types of firearms, and making it easier to buy guns from dealers in nearby states. The changes would apply to D.C. residents and U.S. citizens visiting the district, and would eliminate what the bill describes as unnecessary barriers to gun ownership and carrying. The proposal is currently under review by congressional committees.

No Vigilante Checkpoints and Civil Rights Protection Act of 2026

This bill would prohibit private citizens and non-law enforcement groups from setting up checkpoints to stop and question people on public roads, aiming to prevent vigilante-style enforcement activities that could violate people's rights. The law would protect individuals from being detained or searched by unauthorized private groups while traveling, reserving those powers for official police and government agencies. It affects anyone who might be stopped at roadside checkpoints and aims to prevent potential civil rights violations from civilian enforcement efforts.

Stop Gender Trafficking of Minors Act

This bill would strengthen federal laws to combat the trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors, likely by increasing penalties for offenders, improving law enforcement tools to identify and prosecute traffickers, and potentially requiring better coordination between agencies that handle these crimes. The legislation would affect law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and anyone involved in trafficking minors, while aiming to protect children from exploitation and abuse.

PROTECT the Grid Act

The bill aims to strengthen the security and resilience of the nation's electrical grid against physical attacks, cyberattacks, and other threats that could cause widespread power outages. It likely includes measures to improve coordination between government agencies and power companies, upgrade infrastructure protections, and establish standards for preventing disruptions to electricity service that millions of Americans depend on daily. The proposal affects energy companies, government agencies, and ultimately all consumers who rely on stable power supply.

Recycling Technology Innovation Act

This bill would likely provide funding and support for developing new technologies and methods to improve recycling processes and reduce waste. It would probably help companies and researchers create better ways to sort, process, and reuse materials like plastics, metals, and paper, making recycling more efficient and cost-effective. The changes would affect manufacturers, recycling facilities, and consumers by potentially making recycling easier and more widely available.

Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025

Police officers, firefighters, and other public safety workers would gain access to improved medical screening, treatment, and long-term health monitoring for concussions and traumatic brain injuries sustained on the job. The legislation would establish standards for how these injuries are diagnosed and tracked, and would ensure affected workers receive appropriate care and support for both immediate and lasting effects. This would help protect the health of first responders who face repeated risks of head injuries during their careers.

To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.

The federal government would formally apologize to Vietnam War veterans for the poor treatment and lack of respect many received when they returned home from the war. The bill recognizes the courage and sacrifice of these veterans, acknowledging a historical wrong that many have carried for decades. This symbolic gesture aims to honor veterans who served during a controversial and divisive period in American history.