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In this episode of The Weekly Congressional Report, we examine H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This bill seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Introduced by Rep. Chip Roy and backed by dozens of co-sponsors, the bill would standardize the types of identification accepted across states—from passports to military records—and impose new requirements on DMV and mail-in registration systems.

Join Brian Barnes along with our AI hosts Avery and Iris as they break down what the bill proposes, why it’s gaining traction, and what it means for the balance between voter access and election integrity. Supporters call it a necessary safeguard; critics argue it’s a solution in search of a problem. Either way, it represents a significant shift in how the federal government may regulate voter eligibility.

We’ll also touch on how the bill interfaces with provisional ballots, exceptions for individuals lacking documents, and the state-federal power dynamic when it comes to voter rolls.

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In this episode of The Weekly Congressional Report, we tackle one of the most quietly explosive bills moving through Congress right now: H.R. 1526 – The No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025.

This bill would strip federal district courts of the power to issue nationwide injunctions—even when a federal law or executive action is ruled unconstitutional. Instead, sweeping relief would be restricted to rare cases involving multiple states and a randomly selected three-judge panel.

Supporters call it a necessary check on so-called “judicial activism.” Opponents warn it’s a direct assault on judicial independence, engineered to shield executive overreach from meaningful court intervention.

Brian Barnes is joined by AI co-hosts Avery and Iris to break down what this bill actually does, what’s buried in the Judiciary Committee’s report, and why this quiet procedural shift could reshape the balance of power in America.

We’ll dig into the legal mechanics, the political motivations, and the historical echoes—because when courts lose the power to protect everyone, democracy takes a hit.

This isn’t just a legal technicality. It’s a constitutional alarm bell.

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In this episode of The Weekly Congressional Report, we examine H.J. Res. 25, a joint resolution that seeks to nullify an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule requiring brokers to report gross proceeds from digital asset sales. This resolution, introduced under the Congressional Review Act, reflects growing concerns over federal regulation of cryptocurrency markets and the potential overreach of financial reporting requirements.

Join Brian Barnes along with our AI hosts Avery and Iris as they unpack the implications of this legislative effort. Supporters argue that the IRS rule imposes excessive burdens on the digital asset industry and stifles innovation, while opponents contend that stricter reporting requirements are necessary to prevent tax evasion and financial crime. What does this congressional pushback mean for the future of crypto regulation? And how does it fit into the broader debate over government oversight in financial markets?

Tune in for an insightful discussion on this high-stakes resolution and its potential impact on the crypto economy and regulatory landscape.

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