Lance Gooden

This bill would make it illegal for top state and local government officials to stop federal agents from getting advance notice when they release non-citizens charged with crimes. Officials who break this rule could face jail time and fines, depending on the seriousness of the crime. This aims to help federal authorities take custody of these individuals.

This bill would stop government officials from directing payments in legal settlements to groups that didn't directly suffer harm or provide services. It would also create new reporting and audit rules for federal agencies. This means payments from government settlements would go only to those directly affected or providing services, not to other third parties.

This bill would let certain people keep more of their Social Security benefits by making them tax-free. It applies to monthly benefits made available by the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023. This tax break would only cover benefits for months from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

This bill would give businesses more control over how credit card payments are processed. It would stop large banks and card networks from limiting routing options, aiming to increase competition.

This bill would make it easier for U.S. businesses to export certain manufactured goods to Mexico and Canada. It would remove import taxes on specific products made in U.S. foreign-trade zones and then sent directly to those countries. The goal is to support American manufacturing and create jobs.

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This bill would stop the U.S. government from sending money to three United Nations agencies that deal with migration and refugees: IOM, UNHCR, and UNRWA. It would also require a government watchdog to study past payments to these groups and audit a State Department loan program. This means U.S. tax dollars would no longer go to these specific international organizations.

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