Elijah Crane

End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026

The proposal would temporarily stop the U.S. government from issuing H-1B work visas to foreign workers until new rules are put in place to limit how many of these visas are given out. H-1B visas are used by companies to hire skilled workers from other countries for specialty jobs, so this pause would affect both employers looking to hire foreign talent and international workers seeking these positions. The bill is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.

North Rim Restoration Act

North Rim Restoration Act This bill allows the National Park Service (NPS) to expedite the approval of contracts to restore forests, structures, and assets within areas of the Grand Canyon National Park impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona. Specifically, the bill authorizes the NPS to use emergency acquisition flexibilities without a presidential emergency or disaster declaration to contract for the following services in such impacted areas: managing or restoring forests, rebuilding structures affected by the fire, improving grounds and structures, conducting recovery efforts, or other specified activities. This authority expires on the date that is the earlier of the following: (1) seven years after the date of this bill's enactment, or (2) the date on which projects and recovery efforts within such area are completed. The NPS may request Congress extend such authority for 12 months if a new wildfire ignites within such area and impacts recovery efforts related to the Dragon Bravo Fire. The bill also authorizes the NPS to enter into noncompetitive procurement contracts for rebuilding, rehabilitating, replacing, or operating assets, such as lodging or utilities, to support the recovery and reopening of the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim. This authority is conditioned upon the NPS making certain determinations regarding the North Rim concessioner and it terminates seven years after this bill's enactment.

Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025

Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 This bill requires the Forest Service to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to Navajo County and Apache County, Arizona. The counties must use the land as cemeteries. As a condition of each conveyance, the counties must pay all associated costs, including the costs of surveys and environmental analyses.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.

This bill directs the Forest Service to convey specified property to Gila County, Arizona, upon the county's submission of a written request for such conveyance. The property, identified as the Gila County Area, consists of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona. The county must use the land for the purposes of serving and supporting veterans. If any land conveyed under this bill ceases to be used for such purpose, all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Forest Service. The conveyance must be made with a quitclaim deed and without consideration (value, such as payment, provided in exchange for the property). The Forest Service must not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the county under such conveyance. As a condition of the conveyance, the county must pay all the costs associated with the conveyance, including any (1) surveys, (2) environmental analysis or resource survey required under federal law, and (3) analysis required to comply with certain provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

This bill would settle long-standing water rights disputes involving the Yavapai-Apache Nation by formally recognizing their legal claim to a specific amount of water from Arizona's water sources. The settlement would likely provide the tribe with reliable access to water for drinking, agriculture, and other uses, while also clarifying water rights for other users in the region. This type of agreement typically resolves decades-old conflicts between Native American tribes and state or federal water authorities.

DEFEND Act

The bill would strengthen immigration enforcement and security measures, particularly focusing on identifying and preventing entry by individuals with potential security risks or criminal backgrounds. It would give immigration authorities additional tools and resources to screen travelers and enforce existing immigration laws more effectively. The legislation primarily affects immigrants, visa applicants, and border security agencies responsible for protecting national security.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 765 West Old Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona, as the "Fayrene Hume Post Office".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 765 West Old Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona, as the "Fayrene Hume Post Office".

ARMS Act

The proposal would establish or modify regulations related to transportation and public works infrastructure, with specific provisions being reviewed by lawmakers focused on transportation and maritime security issues. The bill would affect transportation companies, port operators, and potentially shipping and logistics businesses that rely on secure maritime operations. Details about the specific changes are currently under review by the relevant congressional subcommittee.

Nuclear Family Priority Act

Nuclear Family Priority Act This bill imposes limits on various types of family-sponsored immigration visas. The non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) parents of U.S. citizens shall not qualify for visas for immediate relatives, which are not subject to any direct numerical limits. Currently, the spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of citizens are considered immediate relatives. The bill also creates a nonimmigrant visa for such parents of citizens. Such non-U.S. nationals shall not be eligible for employment or any public benefits. The bill also reduces the baseline annual cap for family-sponsored visas from 480,000 to 88,000, and revises the methods for calculating the cap. Currently, the 480,000 cap may be adjusted depending on various factors but shall not be less than 226,000. The bill eliminates preference allocations (visa categories subject to various annual caps) for various family-sponsored visas, including those for the siblings and married children of citizens. The bill provides for a preference allocation for the unmarried children under 21 and spouses of permanent residents, subject to the 88,000 annual cap.

Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2025

This bill would restore gun ownership rights to veterans who have been prohibited from owning firearms due to mental health determinations or other administrative decisions made by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The legislation aims to make it easier for veterans to regain or retain their Second Amendment rights while potentially requiring a review process to ensure public safety. Veterans with disqualifying mental health records or those deemed incompetent would be affected by changes to how their firearm eligibility is determined.