Tim Sheehy

Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act

The federal government would increase its diplomatic efforts to work with other countries on biotechnology development and biosecurity issues, including how to safely manage biological research and prevent dangerous pathogens from being misused. This would affect scientists, government agencies, and international partners by establishing clearer communication channels and coordinated policies around biological research standards and safety protocols. The goal is to ensure countries work together to advance beneficial biotechnology while protecting public health and security.

Maverick Act

Maverick Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Navy to transfer three surplus F-14D Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. (The F-14D Tomcat was a naval fighter aircraft that was retired from service in 2006.) The bill provides for certain conditions for the transfer, including that the transfer must be free of cost to the federal government. Additionally, the commission must not convey ownership interest in the aircraft to another party without Navy approval. If the commission breaches any conditions, the aircraft must revert to the United States. The bill also specifies that such aircraft may not have any combat capability. The Navy may provide excess spare parts to the commission to make one of the aircraft flyable or complete for a static display. The Navy may authorize the commission to enter into agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations to restore and operate the aircraft for public display, air shows, and commemorative events.

China-Africa Mining Transparency Act

The State Department would be required to publish an annual list of Chinese companies operating mines in African countries that either use forced labor or cause serious environmental damage. This list would help identify problematic mining operations and could inform U.S. policy decisions and business practices regarding trade and investment in Africa. The measure aims to increase transparency about labor and environmental practices in African mining industries dominated by Chinese firms.

Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act

This bill would help the Veterans Health Administration prepare to quickly adopt and use new medical treatments and therapies for veterans, likely by streamlining approval processes and ensuring the VA has the resources and authority to offer cutting-edge medicines and procedures. The goal is to make sure veterans have faster access to innovative treatments rather than waiting for lengthy standard approval timelines. This affects millions of veterans receiving care through the VA system.

Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026

This bill would remove unnecessary requirements that prevent military veterans and service members from entering apprenticeship programs, making it easier for them to transition to civilian careers in skilled trades. The legislation aims to streamline credential recognition and reduce red tape so that veterans can quickly start apprenticeships in fields like construction, manufacturing, and electrical work without having to repeat training they've already completed in the military. Veterans and employers in skilled trades would be the main beneficiaries, as this could speed up hiring and reduce barriers to good-paying jobs for people leaving the armed forces.

TRAVEL Act of 2026

The bill would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to send doctors to U.S. territories and possessions like Puerto Rico and Guam to provide temporary medical care to veterans in those areas. This would help veterans in remote locations access VA healthcare services without having to travel to the mainland. The measure aims to improve medical coverage for veterans living in these underserved regions.

WINGS Act

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The bill's subjects aren't listed, and "WINGS Act" is too vague to determine its specific purpose without seeing the actual bill text. To provide a meaningful explanation of what this bill would do and who it affects, I would need either the bill's stated subjects or access to its legislative language.

Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act

Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act This bill allows a pilot to present a digital copy of certain certificates (e.g., an airman certificate or a medical certificate) when required to present such documentation by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector. Under current FAA regulations, a pilot must present for inspection a physical copy of an airman certificate and other paperwork upon a request from the FAA; a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer; or an authorized representative of the Transportation Security Administration or the National Transportation Safety Board. This bill allows a pilot to present a certificate such as an airman certificate or a medical certificate to an FAA inspector as (1) a physical certificate, or (2) a digital copy stored on an electronic device or cloud storage platform. The FAA must update current regulations to implement this change.

Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act

This bill would establish safety standards and training requirements for emergency responders who handle electric vehicle fires, and would require automakers to provide better information about EV battery hazards to firefighters and rescue workers. The legislation aims to protect first responders and improve recovery procedures for damaged electric vehicles by ensuring they have the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to safely manage EV-related emergencies.

AI Fraud Accountability Act of 2026

This bill would create rules to hold companies accountable when they use artificial intelligence systems to commit fraud or deceive consumers. It likely establishes penalties for businesses that deploy AI to scam people, steal money, or spread false information, while potentially requiring companies to disclose when they're using AI in ways that could harm customers. The law would affect tech companies, financial institutions, and other businesses that use AI in their operations.

Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026

This bill would make it easier for veteran-owned businesses to win federal government contracts by giving them special advantages in the bidding process. The legislation aims to help veterans transition to civilian life by supporting their entrepreneurship and ensuring they have better opportunities to compete for work with federal agencies. Veterans and small business owners would be the primary beneficiaries of these contracting preferences.

Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act

This bill would improve how air traffic controllers and pilots see and track aircraft in the sky by enhancing the technology and information systems they use to monitor plane movements and prevent collisions. The changes would likely make air travel safer by giving controllers and pilots better real-time awareness of where other aircraft are located, especially in busy airspace or during bad weather. Airlines, pilots, air traffic control facilities, and ultimately passengers would benefit from the improved safety measures.

NIDIS Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill would renew and continue funding for the National Integrated Drought Information System, a federal program that helps communities prepare for and respond to droughts by providing better weather forecasting and water management data. The reauthorization would support scientists, water managers, farmers, and local governments who rely on this information to make decisions about water use and drought preparedness. The bill covers how the program operates and what resources it receives over the coming years.

A resolution recognizing the Army-Navy football game as America's Game.

This resolution officially recognizes the annual Army-Navy football game as "America's Game," honoring its long history and cultural significance to the nation. The resolution is largely symbolic and doesn't create new laws or funding, but instead celebrates the tradition of the rivalry between the U.S. Military Academy and the Naval Academy as an important part of American sports and military heritage.

Maverick Act

The bill's vague title makes it difficult to determine its specific purpose without additional details, but based on its referral to the Armed Services Committee, it likely addresses military operations, personnel, or national defense policy. The bill is still in early stages and has not yet been debated or detailed publicly.

Revitalizing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals Dominance Act

This bill would allow the federal government to lease ocean areas off the U.S. coast for mining operations to extract critical minerals like rare earth elements and metals needed for batteries, electronics, and renewable energy technology. The goal is to reduce American dependence on other countries for these essential materials while creating jobs in the mining and energy sectors, though it would also affect ocean ecosystems and fishing communities in coastal areas.

Carbon Resource Innovation Act

This bill would likely create tax incentives or credits for companies that develop and use new technologies to capture, utilize, or manage carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The changes would affect businesses in energy, manufacturing, and other industries that emit carbon, potentially making it cheaper for them to invest in carbon-reduction technologies. The goal appears to be encouraging innovation in carbon management solutions through the tax code.

Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act

This bill would likely provide funding, tax breaks, or regulatory relief to improve long-distance transportation corridors—such as highways, rail lines, or bus routes—that connect different regions of the country. The changes would probably affect trucking companies, passenger transit operators, and travelers who use these routes regularly. The bill aims to make long-distance travel more efficient or affordable by reducing barriers to corridor development and maintenance.

Trade Transparency Unit Strategy Act

Trade Transparency Unit Strategy Act This bill requires a strategy and report related to the expansion of trade transparency units. Trade transparency units examine trade anomalies and financial irregularities associated with trade-based money laundering, customs fraud, contraband smuggling, and tax evasion. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security must coordinate with the Departments of State, Commerce, and the Treasury to submit a strategy to Congress. This strategy must (1) expand information sharing between U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, appropriate elements of the Department of Commerce, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Department of the Treasury, and appropriate counterparts of foreign customs agencies through trade transparency units; and (2) improve intra-agency, interagency, and other multilateral information sharing with respect to these units. The Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress that includes an assessment of the strategy.

Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act

This bill would give law enforcement officers and firefighters free or discounted passes to use federal public lands and recreation areas like national parks and forests. The benefit recognizes these workers for their service to their communities by allowing them and their families easier access to outdoor recreation. The passes would likely work similarly to existing federal recreation pass programs but be specifically reserved for eligible officers and firefighters.

Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025

This bill would strengthen the federal government's ability to prevent and respond to wildfires on public lands by improving funding, equipment, and coordination between agencies like the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. It likely includes measures to increase firefighting resources, support community preparedness programs, and potentially modify how the government manages forests to reduce fire risk. The changes would affect federal land managers, communities near public forests, and taxpayers who fund wildfire response efforts.

Written Informed Consent Act

This bill would require military members and veterans to give written permission before the Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs can use their personal health information for research or other purposes. The measure aims to give service members and veterans more control over how their medical records are shared and used by government agencies.

Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act

Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act This bill allows states and local jurisdictions to give a hiring preference (when hiring election workers to administer an election in the state or local jurisdiction) to veterans, individuals with a disability, and nonresident military spouses or dependents. Further, the bill prohibits states and local jurisdictions from refusing to hire a nonresident military spouse or dependent as an election worker solely on the grounds that the individual does not maintain a place of residence in the state or local jurisdiction.

SAFE Cities Act

The SAFE Cities Act would likely establish new federal programs or funding to help cities reduce crime and improve public safety, possibly through grants to local police departments, community policing initiatives, or crime prevention strategies. The bill would affect city governments, law enforcement agencies, and communities dealing with crime issues. This is a crime prevention measure that has been sent to the Judiciary Committee for review.

Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025

This bill would require employers to provide workers with clear, written information about their pay rates, how their wages are calculated, and any deductions before they start working. The legislation aims to protect employees from wage theft and hidden pay practices by ensuring transparency in compensation across all types of jobs.

Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025

Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes the Department of Defense to sell its excess aircraft and aircraft parts that are acceptable for commercial sale for wildfire suppression purposes. Such authority begins October 1, 2025, and ends October 1, 2035. The bill also provides that such aircraft may be used to deliver water by air in order to suppress wildfire (the previous authority only provided for the delivery of fire retardant). The bill removes the previous limitation on providing international wildfire suppression assistance with such purchased aircraft.

Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act

This bill would expand and strengthen the Voluntary Protection Program, which recognizes companies that maintain excellent workplace safety records and practices. Employers who participate would receive regulatory benefits and public recognition for going above and beyond federal safety requirements, while workers at these companies would benefit from safer working conditions. The program aims to encourage more businesses to invest in injury prevention and worker protection.

PARTS Act of 2025

The PARTS Act would likely establish new requirements or penalties related to stolen vehicle parts or auto theft, based on its focus on crime and law enforcement. The bill would probably affect car owners, auto repair shops, and law enforcement agencies by creating stricter rules around how vehicle parts are tracked, sold, or recovered. This could help reduce car theft and the illegal resale of stolen auto components.

Fit for Purpose Wildfire Readiness Act of 2025

This bill would update federal wildfire prevention and response strategies on public lands to better prepare communities and forests for increasingly severe fire seasons. It likely aims to improve coordination between federal agencies, streamline funding for fire management projects, and enhance preparedness measures that protect both natural resources and nearby communities from wildfire damage.

Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

This bill would likely give homeowners more freedom to choose their own energy sources and reduce restrictions on how they power their homes, possibly including options like solar panels, backup generators, or alternative energy systems. The exact changes would depend on the bill's specific provisions, but the general intent appears to be removing barriers that prevent homeowners from having more control over their energy choices rather than relying solely on traditional utility companies.

No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act

This bill would prohibit the U.S. government from providing financial aid or assistance to countries or organizations designated as supporters of terrorism. The measure aims to prevent American tax dollars from reaching foreign governments or groups that the State Department has identified as terrorist entities or state sponsors of terrorism.

VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase public awareness and education about VA home loans, which allow veterans to buy homes with favorable terms like no down payment and lower interest rates. The VA would need to conduct outreach campaigns and provide better information to help eligible veterans understand and access these benefits. The goal is to ensure more veterans know about and take advantage of home loan programs designed to help them achieve homeownership.