Byron Donalds

Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026

This bill would allow a federal agency to follow a biological opinion (an expert assessment about how a project might affect endangered species) and have that automatically count as meeting the requirements of the Endangered Species Act, without needing additional environmental reviews. The change would streamline the approval process for certain agency actions, likely affecting infrastructure projects and development that could impact wildlife. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Transportation and Natural Resources committees to determine which parts each should handle.

Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026

The proposal would let nuclear power plants use cheaper, standard commercial-grade steel and concrete in parts of their structures that aren't directly related to safety systems, rather than requiring the more expensive specialized materials currently mandated. This change would apply to non-critical building components and could reduce construction and maintenance costs for nuclear facilities. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission would need to approve this new approach.

Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act

The government would study how well U.S. Customs and Border Protection is using a system that collects fingerprints and other biometric data from people entering and leaving the country, and would examine whether the system is working as intended. This affects travelers, immigrants, and border security officials who rely on accurate tracking of who enters and exits the United States. The bill also allows Congress to make changes to how this biometric system operates based on what the evaluation finds.

Defining Dealer Act

This bill would clarify what counts as a "dealer" under federal securities laws, which affects how financial firms that buy and sell securities are regulated and what rules they must follow. The change could impact investment firms, banks, and other financial companies by either expanding or narrowing which businesses fall under stricter regulatory requirements. The House Financial Services Committee is currently reviewing the proposal.

Value Over Cost Act of 2025

The bill would change how federal agencies evaluate and purchase goods and services by prioritizing the overall value and quality of what they're buying rather than focusing solely on getting the lowest price. This could allow government agencies to consider factors like durability, long-term cost savings, environmental impact, and worker quality standards when making purchasing decisions instead of automatically choosing the cheapest option. The change would affect how taxpayer money is spent across federal agencies and could influence which companies win government contracts.

Appraisal Industry Improvement Act

This bill would make changes to how home appraisals are conducted and regulated, likely aiming to improve the accuracy and independence of property valuations that banks use when approving mortgages. The reforms would affect homebuyers, lenders, and appraisers by establishing new standards or oversight for the appraisal process to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure fair property assessments.

Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act

Banks with less than $100 billion in assets would face fewer federal regulations and reporting requirements, allowing them to operate with more flexibility and lower compliance costs. This change would primarily benefit smaller regional and community banks, though it could reduce some oversight of their lending practices and financial activities. The measure aims to help smaller financial institutions compete more effectively with larger banks while potentially reducing the regulatory burden on them.

Financial Freedom Act of 2025

Financial Freedom Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from limiting the type or range of investments that fiduciaries may offer participants and beneficiaries in certain employer-sponsored retirement plans. The bill applies to certain defined contribution plans that permit participants or beneficiaries to exercise control over the assets in the account, such as a 401(k) plan that allows participants or beneficiaries to select additional investment options through a self-directed brokerage window.

CAPE Canaveral Act

Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently at Canaveral Act or the CAPE Canaveral Act This bill requires the headquarters of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to be relocated to Brevard County, Florida within one year of the bill’s enactment.

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to evaluate the procurement activities of federal agencies to determine whether provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process have created any national security risk and report to Congress.