Jefferson Shreve

No U.S. Funding for UNIFIL Act

The proposal would stop the United States from paying money to support the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon starting October 1, 2027, unless Congress approves continued funding. This affects American taxpayers who currently contribute to this international military operation and could impact the stability of the Lebanon-Israel border region where the UN force operates. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees that handle foreign policy and military matters.

VERIFY Act of 2026

The government uses a system called SAVE to check whether people are legally allowed to receive certain benefits like welfare or driver's licenses, and this bill would update that system to make it faster, more accurate, and better at sharing information between different government agencies. The changes would help prevent people who aren't eligible from getting benefits they shouldn't receive, while making sure the system works smoothly for both government workers and people applying for assistance.

Rural Animal Shelter Investment Act

The proposal would allow animal shelters to qualify for federal loans and grants that are currently available to other essential community facilities like hospitals and fire departments. This would help shelters across the country pay for building improvements, equipment, and operations by giving them access to the same federal funding programs that support rural development. Animal shelter operators and communities that rely on these facilities would be the primary beneficiaries of this expanded eligibility.

BIS STRENGTH Act

The bill would strengthen the Bureau of Industry and Security, a federal agency that handles export controls and enforces trade restrictions on sensitive technologies and materials. It likely aims to improve the agency's ability to prevent the unauthorized sale or transfer of controlled items to foreign countries, particularly those considered national security risks. The changes would affect businesses involved in exports, government agencies overseeing trade, and potentially consumers through impacts on technology availability and pricing.

Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 This bill provides statutory authority for federal agencies to expedite the environmental review of certain mining infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill permanently makes certain mining infrastructure projects eligible for expedited environmental review under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). This provides statutory authority for similar authorities that were included in the rule titled Adding Mining as a Sector of Projects Eligible for Coverage Under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act and issued by the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) on January 8, 2021. The bill also prohibits the Permitting Council from finalizing its proposed rule titled Revising Scope of the Mining Sector of Projects That Are Eligible for Coverage Under Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act and issued on September 22, 2023. Among other modifications, the rule proposes to limit the types of mining projects that are eligible for the expedited environmental review process. Specifically, the proposed rule limits the expedited process to critical minerals mining projects.

American Assistance Visibility Act

The bill would require the U.S. government to better publicize and track the foreign aid it provides to other countries, making information about where American assistance money goes more transparent and accessible to the public. This affects taxpayers who fund these programs and policymakers who oversee international spending, as it would create clearer reporting on how U.S. aid is being used abroad. The strong committee vote suggests broad support for increasing visibility into American international assistance programs.

In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2026

This bill would establish federal standards for adoption agencies to maintain "good standing" status, likely affecting which agencies can receive government funding or tax benefits and how they operate. The measure would impact families seeking to adopt, adoption agencies themselves, and potentially the children in the adoption system by setting requirements these agencies must meet to remain eligible for federal support.

Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act

Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act This bill requires the President to (1) impose applicable sanctions on foreign persons (individuals or entities) responsible for online financial scams against U.S. nationals, and (2) establish an interagency task force to shut down the criminal syndicates perpetuating such scams. Under the bill, the President must determine whether 43 specified foreign persons, and any other foreign persons the President determines are responsible for or complicit in online financial scams against U.S. nationals, are subject to sanctions under specified laws and Executive Order 13581 . Upon such determination, the President must impose applicable sanctions (for example, blocking the sanctioned person's property transactions within the United States). The President must also establish an interagency task force to shut down transnational criminal syndicates that use large scam centers and forced labor of trafficked persons to perpetuate mass online scams against Americans. The task force must (1) submit a comprehensive strategy to Congress to combat these scam centers and dismantle the criminal elements involved with them, and (2) coordinate and oversee implementation of the strategy. Within 360 days of submitting the strategy to Congress and annually thereafter for five years the task force must submit to Congress a report addressing various topics related to such scam centers including a list of all foreign persons sanctioned by the United States for their scam center involvement. The Department of State is authorized to provide trauma-informed care, shelter, reintegration, and support services for victims of trafficking in persons within online scam centers.

Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency Act of 2025

This bill would help federal courts reduce their operating costs and make better use of courthouse buildings by allowing them more flexibility in how they manage their facilities and space. The changes would likely help courts save money on rent, utilities, and maintenance while ensuring they still have adequate space to serve the public and conduct trials. The bill affects federal judges, court staff, and the public who use the court system.

Mexico Cross-Border Crime Accountability Act

This bill would establish new measures to hold Mexican officials and organizations accountable for cross-border crimes affecting the United States, likely including provisions for sanctions, investigations, or cooperation agreements. It targets criminal activity that crosses the U.S.-Mexico border, such as drug trafficking, human smuggling, or violence, and aims to strengthen enforcement and consequences for those involved. The legislation would affect U.S. foreign policy toward Mexico, law enforcement agencies, and potentially Mexican government officials and criminal organizations.

BANNED in Latin America Act

The bill aims to address concerns about a specific issue or entity in Latin America, though the vague title suggests it may restrict certain activities, imports, or relationships involving Latin American countries or organizations. Without more detailed information about what specifically would be "banned," the legislation likely targets a particular policy, product, or practice that Congress views as problematic for U.S. interests or values in the region. The bill is currently under review by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to determine its scope and potential impact on U.S.-Latin American relations.