Here are the bills I'm committed to introducing in Congress. Legislation that protects working people and defends the Constitution. More added soon.
First Amendment Restoration Act of 2026
Protecting Free Speech from Government Compulsion
Thirty-eight states have enacted laws forcing teachers, contractors, and even hurricane victims to sign pledges promising not to boycott Israel as a condition of employment or public benefits. This is unconstitutional compelled speech, and the same template is now being used to force loyalty oaths regarding fossil fuels, firearms, and other industries.
The First Amendment Restoration Act bans all compelled political speech requirements by state and local governments, provides a private right of action for victims, and conditions federal funding on compliance. If a state can force you to pledge loyalty to one foreign country or industry, they can force you to pledge loyalty to any of them.
- Bans loyalty oaths and anti-boycott pledges as conditions of public employment, contracts, or benefits
- Creates a private right of action with compensatory and punitive damages
- Conditions federal funds on state compliance
- Applies equally regardless of the country, industry, or cause involved
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Workers Before Buybacks Act of 2026
Ending Stock Buybacks That Come at Workers' Expense
Corporations are laying off workers while spending billions buying back their own stock to boost executive bonuses. In 2024 alone, S&P 500 companies executed $943 billion in buybacks, often in the same quarters they cut jobs, froze wages, and underfunded pensions.
The Workers Before Buybacks Act imposes a 4-quarter lockout on stock buybacks after any layoff, requires worker representation on corporate boards (codetermination), a $25 minimum wage, full pension funding, and a 50:1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio as preconditions for any buyback. Federal contractors are banned from buybacks entirely.
- 4-quarter ban on buybacks after any layoff, no exceptions
- Requires 33% worker representation on corporate boards
- $25/hour minimum wage and 50:1 max CEO pay ratio to qualify for buybacks
- Federal contractors banned from buybacks for 5 years after contract ends
- Criminal penalties for executives who violate the law
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