Andrew Ogles

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a national-interest standard for immigration, end certain family-sponsored immigration categories, revise standards relating to good moral character, eliminate the diversity immigrant category, revise public-charge and sponsor-support rules, revise naturalization requirements, reform employment-based immigration and H-1B visas, eliminate Optional Practical Training absent express statutory authorization, revise asylum procedures, require employment eligibility verification, establish additional penalties relating to unlawful presence and visa overstays, revise parole authority, and for other purposes.

This bill would overhaul the U.S. immigration system by prioritizing employment and skills over family connections, eliminating the diversity visa lottery, making it harder for immigrants to sponsor relatives, tightening rules for who can become a citizen, and increasing penalties for people who overstay visas or live in the country illegally. It would also restrict work visas for foreign workers and require employers to verify that all employees are authorized to work in the United States. The changes would affect immigrants seeking to enter or stay in the country, employers who hire foreign workers, and families hoping to reunite with relatives abroad.

Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026

This bill would prevent federal agencies from using taxpayer money to enforce policies that require employees to use someone's preferred pronouns or chosen name instead of their legal name. The measure would apply to federal workplaces and agencies that receive federal funding. It affects federal employees and the agencies that employ them.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building".

Good Friday Act of 2026

Without access to the bill's specific text or legislative details, this appears to be a government operations bill likely related to federal holidays or administrative procedures, though the exact provisions cannot be determined from the title alone. The bill has been sent to the House Judiciary Committee for review, suggesting it may involve legal or constitutional matters affecting how government operates. More information about the bill's actual content would be needed to provide a concrete summary of what it would do and who it affects.

Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act

This bill would allow the government to temporarily stop accepting immigrants and visitors from countries that don't have adequate systems to verify people's identities and backgrounds. The goal is to prevent people from entering the U.S. from nations where the government can't reliably confirm who someone is or whether they pose a security risk. The measure would affect travelers and immigrants from affected countries until those nations improve their identification and information-sharing capabilities.

Alien Banking Act

The bill would establish rules for how banks and financial institutions handle accounts and services for non-citizens and immigrants, likely addressing issues like documentation requirements, access to banking services, and reporting obligations. This would affect both immigrants trying to open bank accounts and financial institutions determining who they can serve and what information they must collect.

OLYMPICS Act

The OLYMPICS Act likely addresses tax treatment related to Olympic Games, though the specific provisions aren't clear from the title alone. Based on the taxation subject matter, it probably either provides tax breaks for Olympic host cities and organizing committees, adjusts how Olympic-related income is taxed, or creates special tax rules for athletes and Olympic workers. The bill would affect cities bidding to host the Olympics, athletes competing in the Games, and potentially taxpayers in host communities.

Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026

This bill would change the federal holiday currently called Presidents' Day back to its original name, Washington's Birthday, to specifically honor George Washington rather than all U.S. presidents. The change would affect federal employees, banks, and other institutions that observe federal holidays, though most Americans would still get the same day off work. The bill reflects a debate about how the nation commemorates its historical figures and whether holidays should focus on individual leaders or broader themes.

Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026

This bill would maintain and protect the government's ability to conduct counterterrorism operations and intelligence gathering activities, likely addressing tools, authorities, or programs used by military and security agencies to prevent terrorist attacks. The legislation affects national security agencies, military personnel, and potentially intelligence operations, though the specific provisions are not yet detailed. The bill is currently being reviewed by committees focused on homeland security and energy matters to determine which parts fall under their jurisdiction.

Charlie Kirk Act

Based on the title and subject matter alone, this bill likely addresses international affairs policy, though the specific details are unclear without access to the bill's text. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review and consideration. To understand what concrete actions this bill would take and who it would affect, the full legislative text would need to be examined.

Charlie Kirk Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill would award the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian honors in the United States, to Charlie Kirk, a political commentator and activist. The medal recognizes exceptional contributions to American society, and this proposal has been sent to congressional committees for review and consideration.

Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act

The legislation would impose sanctions and travel restrictions on Chinese government officials and entities believed to be responsible for human rights violations, particularly in regions like Xinjiang. It aims to hold accountable individuals involved in forced labor, surveillance, and persecution of ethnic and religious minorities by preventing them from entering the United States and freezing any assets they hold in the country. The bill affects Chinese officials, companies complicit in these practices, and potentially American businesses with ties to sanctioned entities.

Saving Privacy Act

Saving Privacy Act This bill eliminates or restricts various financial reporting requirements and requires congressional approval for new and existing regulations issued by specified financial regulatory agencies. Specifically, the bill eliminates provisions that require financial institutions to report certain financial information to federal agencies. Currently, financial institutions are required to report certain financial transactions (e.g., transfers of over $10,000) for the purpose of detecting illicit activity, such as money laundering or the financing of terrorism. Under the bill, such records are only obtainable through a search warrant. Further, the bill generally prohibits the federal government from accessing an individual’s financial records without a warrant based on probable cause and establishes criminal penalties for violations. Additionally, the bill requires congressional approval for major rules issued by specified financial regulatory agencies, including rules currently in effect. The bill also eliminates or reduces reporting requirements applicable to (1) the beneficial ownership of certain corporate entities; (2) third-party settlement organizations (e.g., certain online platforms, apps, and card payment processors); and (3) the Consolidated Audit Trail (i.e., data collected by national securities exchanges to track securities market activity). The bill generally prohibits federal agencies from issuing or using a central bank digital currency. The bill prohibits federal agencies from restricting a person's use of convertible virtual currency for their own purposes or to conduct transactions through a self-hosted wallet.

Restoring American Sovereignty Act

This bill would likely strengthen U.S. immigration enforcement and border control policies, though the specific details are still being developed in committee. The legislation appears aimed at giving the federal government more authority over immigration matters and reducing what supporters view as excessive foreign influence on American immigration decisions. It would primarily affect immigrants, border security agencies, and potentially employers who hire foreign workers.