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Randy Fine Voting Record & Scorecard | Institute for Legislative Analysis

US Representative from FL

District: 6 • Republican

2025 Alignment:

84.52%

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Cook PVI Rating: R+14 (Solid R)
District Estimate: 87%
District Performance: -2 (84.52%)
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Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL-6) earned a 85% Institute for Legislative Analysis score for 2025, showing strong alignment with limited-government principles. Randy Fine voted on 125 of the 153 key bills ILA scored in 2025. Randy Fine represents Florida's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Highest category scores: Local and National Security (100%), Workforce and Labor (100%), and Education (100%).

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H.Con.Res. 58House 20253x

Condemning Socialism and Defending Individual Liberty, Private Property, and Free Enterprise.

Supports
Limited
Government
The "Denouncing the horrors of socialism" concurrent resolution, sponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), expresses the sense of Congress that socialism should be denounced in all its forms and that Congress opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution lays out a series of findings describing the historic record of socialist and communist regimes, including famine, repression, and mass death, and it highlights how centralized economic control often collapses into authoritarian rule. It also underscores America's founding principles by citing the importance of property rights, personal liberty, and the freedom to enjoy the fruits of one's labor.
Support is the Limited Government Position as socialism requires centralized power that undermines personal freedom, private property, and voluntary exchange – the very antithesis of limited government.
H.J. RES. 104House 20251x

Overturning a Biden Bureau of Land Management Plan that Prevents Coal Leasing on 1.7 Million Acres of Federal Land

Supports
Limited
Government
This resolution introduced by Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment." Resource management plans guide how BLM-administered lands are managed, including whether and where coal leasing may be considered. The Miles City plan amendment made 1.7 million acres unavailable for future coal leasing. According to supporters, this kind of federal land "lock up" undermines local economies and energy affordability by putting Washington planners ahead of workers, communities, and responsible development.
Support is the Limited Government Position as Congress must rein in unelected agencies that use sweeping land-use decisions to restrict lawful resource development and centralize control over local economies. This resolution helps restore accountability and protects access to America's domestic energy resources.
H.J. RES. 105House 20251x

Overturning a Biden Bureau of Land Management Rule that Restricts Oil, Gas, and Coal Development on Federal Lands in North Dakota.

Supports
Limited
Government
This resolution introduced by Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan." Resource management plans guide how BLM-administered lands are managed, including where energy development is allowed or restricted. Biden's North Dakota plan modified the prior 1988 plan by limiting oil and gas development in certain areas and restricting new coal leasing to areas within four miles of existing mines. According to supporters, the rule represents a federal land-use "lock up" that would limit access to domestic resources, threaten jobs and state revenues, and increase energy costs for families and businesses.
Support is the Limited Government Position as Congress must rein-in unelected bureaucrats who use federal land plans to restrict lawful energy development and centrally plan the economy. This resolution helps protect energy affordability and strengthens American energy independence.
H.J. RES. 106House 20251x

Overturning a Biden Bureau of Land Management Plan that Blocks Mineral Extraction on Millions of Acres in Alaska's Central Yukon Region.

Supports
Limited
Government
This resolution introduced by Rep. Nicholas Begich (R-AK) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan." Resource management plans guide how BLM-administered lands are managed, including where uses such as responsible development, access, and conservation rules will apply. The Central Yukon plan was issued on November 12, 2024, and, among other changes, designates 21 areas as "critical environmental concern" and locks up roughly 3.6 million acres. According to supporters, these designations and related restrictions amount to a federal land "lock up" that can limit multiple-use access, hinder economic opportunity, and place Washington bureaucrats in charge of decisions that should be made closer to the people most affected.
Support is the Limited Government Position as Congress must rein in unelected federal agencies that use sweeping land-use plans to restrict lawful activity and centralize control over local economies. This resolution helps restore accountability and protects access to America's vast public-land resources.
H.J.Res. 117House 20251x

Denying Congress the Ability to Fulfil its Constitutional Duty of Evaluating the Imposition of a 40% Tariff (Tax) on Imports from Brazil.

Against
Limited
Government
This motion tables (defeats) a discharge petition sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) that would allow Congress to debate and vote on the imposition of an additional 40% tariff on imports from Brazil. Specifically, the discharge petition would terminate the national emergency declared by President Trump on July 30, 2025, in Executive Order 14323, pursuant to the National Emergencies Act. President Trump's EO imposed an additional 40% tariff on Brazilian goods, which was on top of a 10% tariff the President imposed on Brazilian goods in April of 2025. Notably, on February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources v. Trump that these emergency-tariff actions are unconstitutional.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as the U.S. Constitution provides Congress – not the Executive Branch – the "power of the purse" to impose taxes and appropriate funds under Article 1, Section 9. Blocking the petition obstructs the ability of duly elected officials to fulfil their constitutional duty to manage the level of taxation (tariffs) being imposed on Americans.
H.J.Res. 130House 20251x

Restoring American Energy and Jobs by Reversing the Biden-Era Plan that Shut Down Future Federal Coal Leasing.

Supports
Limited
Government
This resolution, sponsored by Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a former Biden administration rule implemented at the Bureau of Land Management titled "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment" on November 20, 2024. The Biden-era rule made no federal coal available for future leasing in the Buffalo Field Office area, effectively ending future federal coal leasing in Wyoming's Powder River Basin. By disapproving the 2024 rule, Congress would undo those restrictions and revert management back to the 2020 Trump-era plan, thus expanding the domestic energy supply.
Support is the Limited Government Position as the Biden-era decision locked up domestic resources and unnecessarily raised consumer costs. Nullifying this rule helps unleash American energy dominance and increases taxpayer revenues.
H.J.Res. 131House 20251x

Repealing the Biden-Era ANWR Coastal Plain Leasing Restrictions to Restore Domestic Energy Production and Lower Costs.

Supports
Limited
Government
This resolution, sponsored by Rep. Nicholas Begich (R-AK), uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a former Biden administration rule implemented at the Bureau of Land Management titled "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision" on December 9, 2024. The Biden-era rule changed how oil and gas leasing can occur in the Coastal Plain program area within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Biden-era decision replaced the 2020 record of decision under the first Trump administration that had made the full 1.6 million acre program area available for leasing. The Biden-era decision made only 400,000 acres available for leasing (the statutory minimum) placing roughly 1.2 million acres off-limits.
Support is the Limited Government Position as the Biden-era decision locked up domestic resources and unnecessarily raised consumer costs. Nullifying this rule helps unleash American energy dominance and increases taxpayer revenues.
H.J.Res. 60House 20251x

Overturning a Draconian Biden Rule that Banned Off-Road Vehicle Usage on Miles of Trails at Glen Canyon National Park

Supports
Limited
Government
This joint resolution, introduced by Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-UT), would utilize the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal a Biden National Park Service rule titled "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles" and published on January 13, 2025. The underlying rule revised special regulations for Glen Canyon to update and restrict where motor vehicles may be used on roads and off-road on designated routes and areas. According to supporters, the rule empowers federal land managers to tighten access through regulatory changes that can limit recreation, local use, and tourism-dependent communities while expanding Washington's control over how Americans can use public lands. They argue Congress should stop this kind of federal overreach and keep access decisions from being driven by bureaucracy and pressure from activist groups rather than transparent, accountable policymaking.
Support is the Limited Government Position as Congress should rein in agencies that use regulation to micromanage public-land access without accountability. Repealing this rule helps prevent federal managers from steadily restricting lawful use of public lands through top-down mandates.
H.J.Res. 78House 20252x

Reversing a Biden Endangered Listing to Protect California Water Supplies and Stop Federal Overreach

Supports
Limited
Government
This joint resolution, introduced by the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), would utilize the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal a Biden U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule titled "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt" and published on July 30, 2024. The underlying rule lists the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of the longfin smelt as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. According to opponents of the Biden rule, the listing empowers federal regulators and environmental litigators to tighten water-use restrictions in the Bay-Delta and jeopardize water deliveries that families, farmers, and communities rely on, even as California already faces chronic water-management and infrastructure challenges.
Support is the Limited Government Position as Congress should rein-in agency overreach that uses the Endangered Species Act to drive sweeping water policy without accountability. Repealing this rule helps prevent Washington from using an endangered listing to restrict livelihoods and centralize control over essential resources.
H.J.Res. 87House 20251x

Blocking a De Facto National Zero Emission Truck Mandate by Overturning the Biden EPA's California Advanced Clean Trucks Waiver.

Supports
Limited
Government
This joint resolution, introduced by Rep. John James (R-MI), would utilize the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal a Biden Environmental Protection Agency notice titled "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" and published on April 6, 2023. The underlying action granted California a waiver to enforce regulations that drive heavy-duty vehicles and equipment toward government-directed "zero-emission" requirements and impose stricter warranty and maintenance mandates on diesel engines. By allowing one state to set the pace for manufacturers and other states, this waiver functions as a backdoor way to reshape the national truck market without Congress voting on the costs. Supporters argue the waiver raises prices for truckers and small businesses, threatens supply chain reliability, and hands regulators sweeping leverage to force an energy transition that working Americans did not choose.
Support is the Limited Government Position as Congress should stop executive-branch maneuvers that let California and federal bureaucrats impose nationwide mandates through waivers rather than legislation. Repealing this action protects consumer choice and prevents regulators from centralizing control over the transportation economy.
H.J.Res. 88House 20251x

Blocking California's Backdoor National EV Mandate by Overturning the Biden EPA's Advanced Clean Cars II Waiver

Supports
Limited
Government
This joint resolution, introduced by Rep. John Joyce (R-PA), would utilize the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal a Biden Environmental Protection Agency action granting California a waiver of federal preemption for its "Advanced Clean Cars II" program, published on December 18, 2024. By nullifying the waiver, the resolution would prevent California from enforcing emissions standards that effectively function as an electric vehicle sales mandate and that pressure automakers and other states to conform to California's regulatory model. The waiver approach turns a single state's preferences into a de facto national policy without a direct vote of Congress, raising costs for families, limiting consumer choice, and empowering regulators to reshape the auto market through executive action rather than legislation.
Support is the Limited Government Position as Congress should rein-in executive branch overreach that allows federal agencies and one state government to impose sweeping mandates nationwide. Blocking this waiver restores accountability and protects consumers from regulatory coercion disguised as environmental policy.
H.J.Res. 89House 20251x

Blocking California's Draconian Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions Mandate by Overturning a Biden EPA Action

Supports
Limited
Government
This joint resolution, introduced by Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), would utilize the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal a Biden Environmental Protection Agency action titled "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" and published on January 6, 2025. The underlying action granted California permission to enforce its Omnibus Low-NOx emissions program for heavy-duty engines and certain diesel equipment despite federal preemption under the Clean Air Act. By nullifying the waiver, the resolution would stop California from using federal approval to impose regulations that effectively drive a nationwide push toward stricter diesel requirements as manufacturers and other states are pressured to conform. According to supporters, the waiver is another example of Washington allowing one state to dictate energy and transportation policy for the entire country, raising vehicle and compliance costs, disrupting supply chains, and handing regulators more leverage to squeeze working families, truckers, farmers, and small businesses.
Support is the Limited Government Position as Congress should prevent the executive branch from using waivers and regulatory loopholes to impose sweeping mandates without accountability. Repealing this action helps stop California and federal bureaucrats from turning climate policy into a backdoor national diesel mandate.
H.R. 1House 20251x

Extending Tax Relief but Also Worsening Cronyism and Wealth Redistribution through the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act".

Supports
Limited
Government
This vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, introduced by Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX), is on the reconciliation package whereby the House concured with the Senate amendments. From a limited government perspective, the bill contained positive provisions that extended the lower personal and corporate tax rates, as well as key estate and business tax provisions originally enacted within the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that were set to expire. However, the bill also contained negative provisions that worsened cronyism and wealth redistribution such as no tax on tips and overtime, a larger child tax credit, a car-loan interest deduction, and "Trump Accounts" seeded with a $1,000 federal contribution. With a razor-thin Republican majority, the bill was deemed a necessary evil to lock in the core tax relief and prevent a major tax shock, even as it expanded the practice of using the tax code to pick winners and losers and invited more lobbying and cronyism into federal policy.
Support is the Limited Government Position because, despite serious flaws, the bill prevents a large scheduled tax increase by extending broad-based tax relief and protecting taxpayers from a punitive expansion of Washington's reach into private earnings.
H.R. 1005House 20252x

Protecting Parents and Students by Blocking CCP-Linked Money and Contracts in K-12 Public Schools.

Supports
Limited
Government
The "Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act," also known as the "CLASS Act," sponsored by Rep. David Joyce (R-OH), prohibits public elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from, or entering into contracts with, the Government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or their agents as a condition of receiving federal K-12 education funds. The bill also requires schools to disclose certain funds received from, or contracts with, a foreign source to the U.S. Department of Education, including reporting foreign funding or contracts above a set threshold. According to supporters, the CLASS Act is meant to stop foreign adversaries from buying access to school programs and materials, and to ensure families and communities are not kept in the dark when outside actors seek influence in local classrooms.
Support is the Limited Government Position as taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize school arrangements that invite foreign adversary influence and propaganda into American communities. This measure strengthens transparency and accountability tied to existing federal funds without creating a new federal spending program.
H.R. 1049House 20252x

Empowering Parents by Requiring Transparency About Foreign Adversary Funding and Influence in K-12 Schools.

Supports
Limited
Government
The "Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act," sponsored by Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a "Parents' Right to Know About Foreign Influence" as a condition for local educational agencies receiving federal K-12 funds. The bill requires school districts to notify parents of their right to request and receive information regarding foreign influence in schools, including covered support or contributions tied to foreign governments or foreign entities of concern. It also requires disclosures related to curriculum and professional development materials connected to such foreign involvement, along with related agreements and arrangements that may shape what children are taught. According to supporters, the measure is aimed at deterring foreign adversaries, including the Chinese Communist Party, from using funding streams and school partnerships to influence classroom content and school operations without parents' knowledge.
Support is the Limited Government Position as parents, not distant bureaucracies or foreign actors, should have transparency and control over influences in their children's education. This bill strengthens accountability and disclosure standards tied to existing federal funds without creating a new federal spending program.
H.R. 1069House 20252x

Stopping Chinese Communist Influence in K-12 Schools by Cutting Off Federal Funds to Confucius-Linked Programs.

Supports
Limited
Government
The "Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act," also known as the "PROTECT Our Kids Act," sponsored by Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK), prohibits federal education funds from going to any elementary or secondary school that directly or indirectly receives support from the Government of the People's Republic of China. The bill applies to schools that have partnerships with Chinese government-funded cultural or language institutes, including Confucius Institutes, operate Chinese government-supported "Confucius Classrooms," or receive Chinese-linked support such as teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. According to supporters, the measure is designed to prevent foreign adversaries from gaining a foothold in local classrooms through partnerships and resources that can shape curriculum, messaging, and school activities without meaningful accountability to families and taxpayers.
Support is the Limited Government Position as federal education dollars should not subsidize arrangements that invite foreign government influence into local schools. Cutting off funding for CCP-linked programs strengthens accountability and protects parents and communities without creating a new federal spending program.
H.R. 1223House 20251x

Expanding NSF Climate-Research Bureaucracy Through New Mandates for Activist-Driven Ocean Programs.

Against
Limited
Government
The "Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act" (ANCHOR Act), introduced by Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA), would require the National Science Foundation to develop and carry out a plan to upgrade telecommunications and cybersecurity capabilities for the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. The bill directs NSF to assess vulnerabilities, set modernization priorities, and coordinate improvements for research vessels used as at-sea laboratories. According to opponents, nothing in current law prevents NSF from making improvements using existing authorities and resources, and the bill instead adds another federal mandate that can become a work around to the DOGE reforms to an agency heavily criticized for waste and politicized climate change and DEI priorities.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as the bill grows bureaucracy and invites wasteful spending. Federal cybersecurity priorities should focus on national defense and critical systems, not expanding activist-driven research infrastructure. Lawmakers must rein in the out-of-control spending and $38 trillion in national debt, which, when coupled with the $200 trillion in federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
H.R. 1366House 20252x

Restoring Regulatory Certainty for Domestic Mining Projects to Strengthen America's Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Supports
Limited
Government
The bill H.R. 1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV), would clarify that mining operators may use federal lands for activities ancillary to mining (such as waste rock and tailings disposal) through mill site claims, regardless of whether the land itself contains valuable mineral deposits. The bill responds to the Ninth Circuit's 2022 Rosemont decision, which created new uncertainty for mine plans by calling into question long-standing federal practice for approving these support sites. According to supporters, the bill is needed to prevent litigation-driven permitting chaos that blocks domestic mineral production and deepens America's reliance on foreign adversaries for critical minerals.
Support is the Limited Government Position because it provides clear rules that limit bureaucratic gamesmanship and reduce permitting uncertainty that can be used to stall lawful projects. It also helps strengthen domestic supply chains without expanding federal control over private industry.
H.R. 1402House 20251x

Growing the Federal Government to Impose New Mandates on Ticket Sellers Through the "TICKET Act"

Against
Limited
Government
The "Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act" (TICKET Act), introduced by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), would impose new federal mandates on ticket sellers and resellers for concerts, sporting events, performances, and other live events regarding how prices and fees are displayed and itemized. The bill would require up-front "all-in" price displays, additional disclosures across the purchasing process, refund requirements in specified circumstances, and new federal prohibitions aimed at resale practices such as listing tickets a seller does not actually possess. According to opponents, this approach expands the role of the Federal Trade Commission by creating new compliance and enforcement obligations that add taxpayer costs and grow the federal regulatory footprint over routine consumer transactions. They argue that if additional rules are needed, they should be carefully tailored and handled at the state level, rather than building another federal enforcement regime that can become a platform for broader regulation of pricing and marketing in the private marketplace.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as this measure unnecessarily increases taxpayer costs and further grows the size and scope of the federal government through new mandates on private businesses. If such regulations are truly necessary, they should be carefully tailored and imposed at the state and local level, not federally.
H.R. 1442House 20251x

Imposing an Overreaching Federal Ban on Sodium Nitrite in an Ineffective Attempt to Curb Suicide Through the "Youth Poisoning Protection Act"

Against
Limited
Government
The Youth Poisoning Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA), would classify any consumer product containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite (10 percent or more by weight) as a banned hazardous product under the Consumer Product Safety Act. The bill targets retail availability of high-concentration sodium nitrite, which is also a chemical used in lawful commercial applications such as meat curing and other industrial processes. By using an outright federal ban approach, the measure would rely on Washington to restrict access to a product based on how it might be misused by some individuals. According to opponents, while self-harm and youth mental health represent a serious crisis, banning sodium nitrite, firearms, or other products that can be misused fails to address the underlying causes, and this one-size-fits-all prohibition would raise costs and compliance burdens for small businesses and consumers while pushing markets toward workarounds rather than real solutions.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as bans on products associated with self-harm do not solve the underlying mental health crisis and instead expand federal control over lawful commerce. This approach invites more regulation and higher costs while leaving the root problem unaddressed.
H.R. 1526House 20252x

Restoring Separation of Powers by Ending Nationwide Injunctions Issued by Rogue Federal Judges Through the "No Rogue Rulings Act".

Supports
Limited
Government
The "No Rogue Rulings Act" (NORRA) sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) limits the authority of federal district courts to issue injunctions. Specifically, the bill prohibits a district court from issuing an injunction unless the injunction applies only to the parties in the particular case before the court. Supporters argue this would stop a single unelected judge from unilaterally freezing federal policy nationwide and would force broad national questions to be resolved through the normal appellate process rather than through "judge-shopping."
Support is the Limited Government Position as this measure helps rein in judicial overreach and protects the constitutional separation of powers by preventing nationwide injunctions from becoming a backdoor way to make policy from the bench.
H.R. 1608House 20251x

Growing Unnecessary Government Bureaucracy through More Reporting Mandates Under the "DHS Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act".

Against
Limited
Government
This bill, introduced by Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), would require the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Transportation Security Administration and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, to submit a report to Congress on efforts to prevent, deter, and respond to vehicular terrorism. The report would have to assess current and emerging threats, review high-risk locations, examine vulnerabilities involving technologies such as autonomous and connected vehicles, and include recommendations for research, development, and other countermeasures, followed by a congressional briefing on the findings. According to opponents of the bill, Congress should not respond to every threat by ordering another federal report and briefing requirement when DHS and its component agencies already have authority to coordinate, assess threats, and respond to terrorism. They argued that the measure risks duplicating existing responsibilities, adding another layer of bureaucracy, and shifting focus away from actual execution, while still adding taxpayer cost.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as Congress should not answer every potential threat by creating another Washington reporting mandate for agencies that already possess the authority to act. Vehicular terrorism is a real danger, but lawmakers should insist on better execution of existing responsibilities rather than more bureaucracy, more paperwork, and more taxpayer expense.
H.R. 1642House 20251x

Competing with the Private Sector by Growing the Size and Scope of the Small Business Administration's Workforce Outreach Role.

Against
Limited
Government
The Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), would impose new mandates on Small Business Development Centers and Women's Business Centers to provide educational information to small businesses on hiring graduates of career and technical education programs. It would also grow the role of these Centers to now provide students and graduates with information about resources and services available to start and expand a small business. According to opponents, the measure broadens the SBA's mission into workforce placement and training coordination, creating another federally directed outreach function that will grow over time and duplicate what states, localities, employers, and private groups already do without Washington's involvement.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as workforce development is a private-sector responsibility, which states and localities also frequently engage in – but certainly not a role of the federal government. The federal government should reduce market distortions and regulatory burdens rather than growing new federally directed functions inside SBA-backed centers.
H.R. 1717House 20251x

Growing Government Bureaucracy through a New FCC "Security Council" that Risks Expanding Federal Control Over Communications Networks

Against
Limited
Government
The Communications Security Act, introduced by Rep. John Joyce (R-PA), would direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a communications security council to make recommendations on the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. The new federal advisory structure would be tied to the FCC, bringing together stakeholders to develop recommendations and reports related to communications "security" and emergency preparedness. While framed as coordination, it places another layer of Washington bureaucracy and control into a sector that is already heavily regulated and constantly adapting to evolving threats. According to opponents, the measure creates a new bureaucracy that can become a vehicle for the FCC to pressure providers, shape network decisions, and justify additional regulatory mandates later, without clear evidence that existing structures are inadequate.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position because the bill grows the federal footprint by creating another FCC-backed body that can be used to expand regulatory influence over private communications networks. Network security and resiliency can be advanced through voluntary industry standards and existing authorities without establishing new Washington councils that invite mission creep.
H.R. 1770House 20251x

Growing Bureaucracy and the Surveillance State through New Mandates on the Expansion of AI at the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Supports
Limited
Government
The Consumer Safety Technology Act, introduced by Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL), would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program exploring how artificial intelligence could be used to support the agency's mission. The bill mandates the pilot includes an activity such as tracking injury trends, monitoring the marketplace for recalled products, or flagging products that may not meet import requirements. The bill also includes a mandate to study how blockchain might be used for consumer protection services and directs the FTC to report on efforts involving digital tokens. According to opponents, this legislation grows bureaucracy and the reach of federal regulators by encouraging AI-driven monitoring and new federal reporting mandates that can become a stepping stone to broader enforcement, data collection, and mission creep.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as this measure expands federal bureaucracy and incentivizes AI-driven surveillance of markets that can sweep up lawful activity and private data. Consumer protection can be pursued through clear, limited enforcement of existing law and private-sector standards without building new invasive federal monitoring programs and technology mandates.
H.R. 1917House 20251x

Growing the Size and Scope of the Federal Government through an Expansion of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services' Great Lakes Fish Tagging Program.

Supports
Limited
Government
The bill H.R. 1917, the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), would provide statutory authority for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service program that "mass marks" hatchery-produced fish in the Great Lakes basin so they can be distinguished from wild fish. The bill would also expand the federal role in fisheries management by authorizing additional equipment purchases, staffing, and ongoing tag-recovery operations to support program growth. Opponents note this legislation moves a regional fisheries issue further into Washington's hands by locking in a federal program, increasing federal spending, and widening the scope of federal oversight in an area where states and local stakeholders should be leading.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as it grows the size and scope of the federal government by codifying and expanding a federal program that is better handled by the states. Federal taxpayers should not be put on the hook for new staffing, equipment, and ongoing operations when local authorities can manage these responsibilities.
H.R. 1919House 20252x

Blocking a Federal Reserve "Digital Dollar" that Would Enable a Financial Surveillance State through the "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act".

Supports
Limited
Government
The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, introduced by Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), would prohibit a Federal Reserve bank from offering products or services directly to individuals, maintaining accounts on behalf of individuals, or issuing a central bank digital currency (a "digital dollar"). The bill would also prohibit the Federal Reserve Board from using a central bank digital currency to implement monetary policy and would restrict the Fed from testing, studying, creating, or implementing a CBDC except as specifically allowed by the bill. In effect, it would prevent Washington from building a government-controlled payment system that could bypass the private banking system and place day-to-day transactions under federal control. According to supporters of the bill, a CBDC would open the door to unprecedented monitoring, politicized control over what Americans can buy, and new pressure points for bureaucrats to punish disfavored lawful activity.
Support is the Limited Government Position because it blocks the creation of a federal digital currency that could expand government power into Americans' private financial lives. It also reinforces constitutional accountability by keeping monetary innovation in the private sector rather than in a centralized federal system.
H.R. 1949House 20252x

Unlocking American Energy Abundance by Ending Federal Barriers that Slow LNG Exports and Raise Costs at Home.

Supports
Limited
Government
The "Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025," sponsored by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), reforms the federal approval process for importing and exporting natural gas under the Natural Gas Act. The bill transfers key approval authority from the Department of Energy to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, aligning export and import decisions with the same regulator that already reviews related infrastructure. According to supporters, this change is intended to streamline a delayed and politicized permitting process that has restricted U.S. liquefied natural gas exports and discouraged long-term investment.
Support is the Limited Government Position as the federal government should not use bureaucratic delay and discretionary approvals to restrict private energy production and exports. This bill reduces red tape and unleash American energy dominance.
H.R. 2035House 20251x

Expanding Protectionist Cargo Mandates That Unnecessarily Hike Taxpayer Costs in Federal Transportation Projects

Against
Limited
Government
The American Cargo for American Ships Act, introduced by Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA), would require that 100% of equipment, materials, and commodities procured, furnished, or financed by the Department of Transportation and shipped on ocean vessels be transported on U.S.-flagged commercial vessels. The mandate would apply both to DOT's own cargo and to cargo moved by recipients using DOT funding, subject to an availability and "fair and reasonable rates" standard. Current cargo preference laws generally require a minimum percentage of federally financed cargo to move on U.S.-flagged vessels, and this bill would ratchet that requirement up to full coverage for DOT-related cargo. According to opponents, the measure is a government-imposed shipping preference that functions as corporate welfare for a favored industry, reduces competition, and increases costs for taxpayers and infrastructure projects by forcing shippers and grant recipients into higher-priced, limited-capacity options.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as Washington should not use federal contracting and grant conditions to steer commerce, restrict competition, and subsidize politically connected industries. This kind of mandate drives up costs and expands federal micromanagement instead of letting projects pursue the best value for taxpayers.
H.R. 2056House 20251x

Ending Washington, D.C.'s Sanctuary Policies to Force Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement

Supports
Limited
Government
The District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), would prohibit the District of Columbia from adopting or enforcing laws, policies, or practices that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, with limited exceptions related to certain witnesses and crime victims. The bill would require D.C. agencies to share immigration status information and comply with federal requests that help identify and remove illegal immigrants who are in custody or otherwise encountered by local authorities. According to supporters, the nation's capital should not operate as a sanctuary jurisdiction that blocks lawful enforcement and makes it harder to detain and deport illegal immigrants, including those with criminal histories. They argue Congress has a duty to ensure D.C. follows federal law, protects public safety, and does not provide a safe haven that invites more illegal immigration and weakens confidence in the rule of law.
Support is the Limited Government Position as sanctuary policies are a form of selective enforcement that undermines the rule of law and public safety. Congress should use its authority over the District to ensure local officials do not obstruct lawful federal immigration enforcement.
H.R. 22House 20252x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote in Federal Elections.

Supports
Limited
Government
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It would prohibit states from accepting or processing a federal voter registration application unless the applicant presents approved proof of citizenship, and it directs states to create an alternative process for applicants to submit other evidence to demonstrate citizenship. The bill also requires states to take ongoing affirmative steps to ensure only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, including establishing programs to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens and removing noncitizens from voter rolls. According to supporters, the measure closes loopholes that invite error and abuse in a system that often relies on self-attestation, strengthens public confidence in elections, and ensures political power remains tied to citizenship rather than being diluted through unlawful registration.
Support is the Limited Government Position as self-government depends on clear, enforceable rules that ensure only citizens participate in federal elections. Requiring proof of citizenship strengthens accountability and protects the legitimacy of elections.
H.R. 2215House 20251x

Expanding the National Park Service Footprint and Fueling Runaway Spending Through a New "National Park" Redesignation and Boundary Study in Salem.

Against
Limited
Government
The Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act, introduced by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), would redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. The bill would also direct the National Park Service to conduct a boundary study to evaluate whether additional lands should be added to the park unit. While the change is framed as largely symbolic, redesignations and boundary studies are often the first step toward expanding federal land management, acquiring additional property interests, and increasing long-term operating obligations. According to opponents, Congress should not be growing the federal parks bureaucracy or laying the groundwork for future expansion when federal land agencies already struggle with maintenance backlogs and should be focused on core stewardship of existing assets rather than creating new federal footprints.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as redesignations and boundary studies invite mission creep and future spending by expanding the reach of the federal land-management bureaucracy. Congress should prioritize shrinking federal obligations and maintaining existing properties rather than setting up the next expansion.
H.R. 2240House 20251x

Improving Data on Targeted Attacks on Law Enforcement to Strengthen Officer Safety

Supports
Limited
Government
The Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC), would require the Department of Justice to report on targeted attacks on law enforcement officers, assess the feasibility of incorporating those attacks into existing national crime reporting systems, and identify mental health resources available to law enforcement. The measure is aimed at creating a clearer nationwide picture of threats and violence directed at officers and whether current reporting systems adequately capture that reality. It also pushes DOJ to evaluate how officer wellness resources are being provided and where gaps exist. According to supporters, better data and transparency are necessary to protect officers, inform policymakers, and ensure public safety decisions are based on facts rather than politics.
Support is the Limited Government Position as protecting public safety is a core duty of government, and basic reporting improves accountability without creating a new grant program or expanding federal control over local policing.
H.R. 2243House 20251x

Expanding the "Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act" to Let Qualified Officers Carry Concealed Firearms Across State Lines.

Supports
Limited
Government
The LEOSA Reform Act, introduced by Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), would update the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act to broaden where qualified active and retired law enforcement officers may carry concealed firearms and ammunition across state lines. The bill would align LEOSA with the Gun-Free School Zones Act so qualified officers are not treated as criminals in school zones, and it would clarify that LEOSA protections apply in units of the National Park System. It would also prevent state and local laws from being used to ban qualified officers from carrying concealed firearms. In addition, the bill would strengthen LEOSA by explicitly covering magazines and by allowing states to extend the retired officer firearms qualification window from 12 months up to 36 months, reducing unnecessary red tape that can sideline trained professionals. According to supporters, these reforms remove carve-outs that have grown over time and empower vetted officers to respond to threats in public spaces.
Support is the Limited Government Position as state and local governments should never, or only in very limited circumstances, enact "gun free zones" which merely disarm law-abiding individuals. This measure at least allows law enforcement to strengthen public safety.
H.R. 2255House 20251x

Ending the Wasteful Destruction of Retired Federal Service Weapons by Authorizing Sales to Qualified Law Enforcement Officers.

Supports
Limited
Government
The Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC), would direct the General Services Administration to establish a program allowing current and retired federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons that were issued to them, at salvage value. The program would apply only to officers in good standing and would require the purchase to occur within a set window after the firearm is retired. Instead of forcing agencies to destroy thousands of firearms through a costly disposal process, the measure would allow agencies to recoup some value while limiting transfers to the officers who carried those weapons in the course of duty.
Support is the Limited Government Position as taxpayers should not be forced to fund needless government destruction of valuable property when a straightforward, limited program can reduce waste and recover value. The policy also provides benefit to law enforcement officers and avoids expanding a broader public pipeline of surplus firearms.
H.R. 2483 (Pettersen Amdt. 25)House 20251x

Codifying Medicaid Waiver Budget Gimmicks that Weaken Budget Neutrality and Enable Bigger Federal Spending

Supports
Limited
Government
The Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) amendment #3 to the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 would codify guidance directing that Medicaid Section 1115 waiver "budget neutrality" determinations take into account claimed downstream savings. This approach can allow waiver proposals to appear "cost neutral" on paper by crediting speculative or indirect savings, even when the waiver expands spending in the Medicaid program itself. Locking this methodology into law would make it harder for future administrations and Congress to restore stricter budget-neutrality standards and could accelerate waiver-driven expansion of Medicaid benefits and federal obligations. According to opponents, the amendment weakens a key taxpayer safeguard, invites accounting games, and increases the risk that Medicaid costs will grow while transparency and fiscal accountability decline.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as budget neutrality should be a real, enforceable guardrail, not a political accounting exercise that unlocks larger entitlements and higher taxpayer exposure. Congress should restrain waiver-driven expansions and insist on transparent, verifiable limits on federal Medicaid spending.
H.R. 2550House 20253x

Enriching Labor Unions at the Expense of Taxpayers by Overturning President Trump's Executive Order that Limited Collective Bargaining in the Federal Workforce.

Supports
Limited
Government
The Protect America's Workforce Act, introduced by Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), would nullify (repeal) President Trump's executive order titled "Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs," issued on March 27, 2025. That executive order excluded specified executive agencies and subdivisions from the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute, which governs federal collective bargaining and related labor-management rules. The bill would then reauthorize all the collective bargaining agreements that were terminated by President Trump. In practice, this legislation would reassert federal union bargaining across parts of the federal workforce that were carved out for mission and management reasons, limiting agency flexibility and strengthening a government union system that often protects bureaucracy over performance.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position because it strengthens public-sector union power and makes it harder to manage the federal workforce in the taxpayers' interest. Congress should prioritize efficient, accountable government, not policies that entrench bureaucracy and constrain executive branch management.
H.R. 2659House 20251x

Growing Unnecessary Government Bureaucracy through Creation of More Task Forces Under the "Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act".

Against
Limited
Government
The "Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act", introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), would require the Department of Homeland Security, acting through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, in consultation with the FBI and other federal agencies, to establish a joint interagency task force to detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats posed by Chinese state-sponsored actors targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. The bill would require annual reports for the next five years, and recurring classified briefings, while the Congressional Budget Office estimated the measure would cost taxpayers about $5 million over the 2025-2030 period, with additional reporting costs on top of that. According to opponents, Congress should not respond to every potential threat by creating another federal task force and reporting mandate when existing agencies already have authority to coordinate, share intelligence, and address cybersecurity threats. They argued the bill risks duplicating ongoing efforts, expanding bureaucracy, and shifting attention away from actual execution and enforcement while adding more administrative costs for taxpayers.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as Congress should not create another Washington task force and reporting regime that duplicates work agencies are already authorized to perform. Cybersecurity threats from China are serious, but the answer is better execution of existing authority, not more bureaucracy and taxpayer expense.
H.R. 275House 20251x

Requiring DHS Transparency on High Risk "Special Interest Aliens" to Strengthen Border Security and National Security Oversight

Supports
Limited
Government
The "Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025", introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), would require the Department of Homeland Security to provide a monthly report on non U.S. nationals who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk. The report would include the number of such individuals, their nationalities or countries of last residence, and the locations where they were encountered. According to supporters, the bill addresses growing concerns that the federal government is not being fully transparent with Congress and the public about high-risk border encounters that may involve terrorism-related or hostile foreign actor threats. They argue that regular reporting strengthens accountability, helps lawmakers target resources and policy changes where they are most needed, and reduces the ability of unelected officials to downplay security failures behind closed doors.
Support is the Limited Government Position as basic transparency and congressional oversight are essential checks on executive branch power, especially in national security matters. The bill helps ensure DHS cannot hide or obscure information about high-risk border encounters from the people's representatives.
H.R. 2931House 20251x

Moving SBA Offices Out of Sanctuary Jurisdictions to Stop Federal Resources from Propping Up Local Defiance of Immigration Law

Supports
Limited
Government
The Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN), would require the Small Business Administration to relocate any regional, district, or local office if the SBA makes a public determination that the office is located in a sanctuary jurisdiction. The bill would require that relocation occur within 60 days and would also prohibit the SBA from establishing an office in a sanctuary jurisdiction in the future. It defines a sanctuary jurisdiction as a state or political subdivision that restricts information-sharing about citizenship or immigration status or restricts compliance with specified Department of Homeland Security requests. According to supporters, taxpayers should not be funding a federal footprint in jurisdictions that undermine lawful immigration enforcement, and relocating SBA offices is a practical accountability tool that pressures local officials to cooperate with the rule of law while keeping SBA services available in jurisdictions that do not obstruct federal enforcement.
Support is the Limited Government Position as the federal government should not reward or normalize local nullification of federal law with continued federal facilities and resources. Conditioning the placement of federal offices on basic cooperation with lawful enforcement strengthens accountability and reinforces the rule of law.
H.R. 2965House 20252x

Protecting Small Businesses from Rising Federal Compliance Costs Through the "Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025".

Supports
Limited
Government
The "Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025" sponsored by Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to ensure its regulatory changes do not raise compliance costs for small businesses. This is accomplished by requiring the annual "small business regulatory budget" for SBA rulemaking to be no greater than zero. The bill defines that regulatory budget as the compliance cost to small businesses from federal rulemaking, including new rules as well as changes to existing rules. The sponsor noted the record-breaking $1.8 trillion in regulatory costs that had been imposed by the previous Biden administration.
Support is the Limited Government Position as this bill restrains federal bureaucratic overreach and helps prevent additional compliance burdens that harm entrepreneurs and workers. It also pushes transparency and accountability for the true cost of federal regulation.
H.R. 2966House 20251x

Ensuring Taxpayer-Backed SBA Loans Go Only to Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents

Supports
Limited
Government
The American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), would revise application requirements for the Small Business Administration's 7(a) and 504 loan programs. It would require loan applications to include the applicant's date of birth and a certification that the applicant, or all beneficial owners, are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents. The measure would also make certain categories of non-citizens ineligible for these taxpayer-backed loans, including asylees, refugees, visa holders, nonimmigrants, DACA recipients, and individuals without lawful status. According to supporters, federal loan programs should not subsidize illegal immigration or provide taxpayer-supported financing to individuals without permanent legal ties to the United States, and Congress must ensure limited federal resources are prioritized for Americans and those legally rooted here.
Support is the Limited Government Position as taxpayer-backed credit programs should have clear, enforceable eligibility rules that prevent federal subsidies from flowing to unlawful or temporary statuses. If Washington is going to operate these loan programs at all, they should be tightly limited and reserved for Americans and lawful permanent residents.
H.R. 2987House 20251x

Capping SBA "Preferred Lender" Expansion to Rein in Taxpayer-Backed Credit Subsidies and Bureaucratic Favoritism

Supports
Limited
Government
The Capping Excessive Awarding of SBLC Entrants Act of 2025 (CEASE Act), introduced by Rep. Robert Bresnahan (R-PA), would limit the number of for-profit Small Business Lending Companies (SBLCs) authorized to make loans under the SBA's 7(a) loan program to no more than 16 at any time. SBLCs are non-depository lenders that receive authority to originate government-guaranteed small business loans, placing taxpayers on the hook when loans go bad. The bill responds to the recent push to expand and license additional for-profit SBLCs, which supporters argue could widen federally subsidized lending while weakening accountability and increasing exposure to waste, fraud, and political favoritism. According to supporters, Congress should stop the SBA from turning 7(a) into a bigger pipeline of taxpayer-backed credit through hand-picked licensing decisions and instead keep tight limits on a program that already distorts markets and encourages risky lending under a federal guarantee.
Support is the Limited Government Position as limiting the SBA's ability to expand government-guaranteed lending helps restrain federal market interference and reduces the risk that bureaucrats will pick winners with taxpayer-backed credit. A hard cap is also a basic check on a program that can quietly grow outside the normal appropriations debate.
H.R. 3062House 20251x

Streamlining Cross-Border Energy Permits to Stop Political Interference and Strengthen North American Energy Security.

Supports
Limited
Government
The "Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act," sponsored by Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), establishes a statutory process for authorizing cross-border energy infrastructure for the import or export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity between the United States and Canada or Mexico. The bill replaces the executive order based "Presidential permit" approach by requiring a "certificate of crossing" before constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a border-crossing facility, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission responsible for oil and natural gas pipelines and the Department of Energy responsible for electric transmission facilities. It sets deadlines for agency action after completion of the applicable National Environmental Policy Act review and includes additional reliability-related requirements for electric transmission facilities. According to supporters, the measure is intended to reduce politically driven delays and give energy developers and investors a more predictable, transparent path to build the infrastructure needed to expand supply, strengthen grid reliability, and keep energy costs from climbing for families and employers.
Support is the Limited Government Position as Washington should not use discretionary, executive-driven permitting as a choke point to block or delay private energy infrastructure. A clear, rules-based approval process helps restrain bureaucratic gamesmanship and supports affordable, reliable energy.
H.R. 3109House 20251x

Advancing Energy Security by Exposing the Federal and State Policies Blocking U.S. Refining Capacity.

Supports
Limited
Government
The "Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act," also known as the "REFINER Act," sponsored by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), requires the National Petroleum Council to publish a report on U.S. petrochemical refineries. The report must address the role refineries play in U.S. energy security, opportunities and risks related to expanding capacity, and identify federal or state executive actions that have contributed to a decline in refining capacity. It must also provide recommendations to increase refining capacity. According to supporters, this is a needed step toward identifying the government-driven barriers and policy decisions that have made it harder to expand domestic refining, leaving families and employers exposed to price spikes and supply disruptions.
Support is the Limited Government Position as this measure helps promote American energy dominance by identifying regulatory and political obstacles that restrict domestic energy production and raise costs.
H.R. 3351House 20251x

Reducing Government Transparency and Removing Anti-DEI Safeguards to Allow Rogue Bureaucrats to Bypass President Trump's Agenda.

Against
Limited
Government
The "Improving Access to Small Business Information Act", introduced by Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), would exempt the SEC's Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation from key requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act when it gathers information from the public. In effect, it would allow the office to conduct surveys and other information collections without going through the normal Office of Management and Budget review process and without the usual public-facing safeguards, such as control numbers and related notice requirements. This matters because the Advocate's office has a record of prioritizing "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" throughout its operations and has used outreach and feedback efforts to advance DEI-focused initiatives, especially during the Biden Administration (detailed in the Office's annual reports). Opponents warn this change – under the guise of "improving access" – helps empower unelected bureaucrats to run politically charged information-gathering campaigns while bypassing OMB oversight and reducing the public's ability to track or challenge what the Office is doing.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as it weakens transparency and oversight while empowering federal bureaucrats to expand their influence through unchecked information collection. Washington should not be stripping accountability tools that help prevent DEI and other politicized agencies from operating in the shadows.
H.R. 3383House 20252x

Expanding Investment Opportunities and Cutting SEC Red Tape through the "Increasing Investor Opportunities Act".

Supports
Limited
Government
The "Increasing Investor Opportunities Act", sponsored by Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO), is a capital formation package also referred to as the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act of 2025. Among its central reforms, the bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to give publicly offered closed-end funds greater authority to invest in private funds and limits the ability of federal regulators and national securities exchanges to restrict the listing and trading of these funds based on those investments. The bill also includes multiple capital markets reforms intended to modernize SEC rules, streamline disclosures, and remove barriers that make it harder for entrepreneurs and small businesses to raise money. According to House Financial Services Committee leaders, the package is designed to cut red tape, empower small businesses, and expand opportunities for Americans to invest more freely.
Support is the Limited Government Position as this measure reduces unnecessary federal regulatory barriers in capital markets and expands voluntary private investment opportunities without creating new taxpayer-funded programs.
H.R. 3383 (Self Amdt. 123)House 20251x

Preventing New SEC Disclosure Mandates on Dual Class Share Companies.

Supports
Limited
Government
The Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) amendment #123 to the "Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act of 2025" would strike Section 307. This section would require issuers to disclose the share of ownership and voting power held by directors, director nominees, named executive officers, and 5 percent voting power holders. According to supporters of the amendment, these governance structures are already widely discussed by investors and market analysts, and the amendment is intended to help prevent another federal paperwork regime that increases legal costs, invites enforcement risk, and makes it harder for growing companies to access public markets.
Support is the Limited Government Position as this amendment helps combat regulatory overreach and protects companies from unnecessary legal expenses and compliance costs.
H.R. 3383 (Waters Amdt. 125)House 20251x

Worsening Regulatory Overreach in the Financial Sector by Expanding Mandates on Investment Advisers and Hedge Funds.

Supports
Limited
Government
The Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) amendment #125 to the "Increasing Investor Opportunities Act" would require investment advisers and hedge funds to conduct know-your-customer verification and implement anti-money laundering procedures for foreign clients. While framed as a transparency and enforcement measure, it would extend a very burdensome new compliance regime into parts of the private investment market that are not currently regulated in this manner. Essentially, much more routine investing activity would now be pushed into a federal monitoring and paperwork structure that is especially costly for smaller firms.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as this amendment further grows federal regulatory overreach. These new compliance mandates imposed on private markets increase surveillance-style requirements and impose bureaucratic costs without clear limits.
H.R. 3383 (Waters Amdt. 127)House 20251x

Imposing New Price Controls and Government Enforcement Powers over Investment Fees in the Financial Sector.

Supports
Limited
Government
The Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) amendment #127 to the "Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act of 2025" would define and prohibit fees charged by SEC-registered individuals and entities that are not "clearly disclosed" or "proportional" to the services provided. In effect, the measure would grow federal government power into price setting and policing subjective standards for what private-sector financial services may charge, beyond existing disclosure rules.
Oppose is the Limited Government Position as this amendment grows the regulatory power of unaccountable federal bureaucrats and invites de facto price-setting by empowering the SEC to police "proportionality" in private-market fees.
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Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL-6) earned a 85% Institute for Legislative Analysis score for 2025, showing strong alignment with limited-government principles. Randy Fine voted on 125 of the 153 key bills ILA scored in 2025. Randy Fine represents Florida's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Highest category scores: Local and National Security (100%), Workforce and Labor (100%), and Education (100%).

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