Christian D. Menefee

Menefee introduced the Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act, which requires safe storage devices with every firearm sale, provides grants for communities to distribute those devices, and gives retailers a tax credit for distributing them.

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 — This bill supports the economy and labor by reauthorizing and modifying agricultural programs that affect commodity markets, farm credit, rural employment, crop insurance, and rural development through 2031.

A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes. — This bill extends the government's authority to conduct surveillance on foreign targets outside the U.S. to gather intelligence on national security threats.

A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. — This bill establishes the federal government's spending and revenue targets for the next decade, directly shaping how much the government will spend, tax, and borrow.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill would require schools to notify parents before honoring a student's gender identity preferences, which restricts transgender students' ability to control their own identity expression at school.

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act — This bill would advance civil rights by correcting historical religious misidentifications on military graves and allowing families to restore accurate religious markers for Jewish servicemembers.

IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act — This bill strengthens protections and incentives for people who report illegal activity to the IRS, making it easier to challenge award decisions and hold the agency accountable.

Clergy Act — This bill allows certain clergy members to opt into Social Security and Medicare taxes, potentially increasing government tax revenue and reducing future benefit obligations.

HEATS Act — This bill would make it easier to develop geothermal energy by removing environmental and historic preservation reviews, which could speed up clean energy production but reduce environmental protections.

Menefee rose to honor and commemorate the 160th Anniversary of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, and asked his colleagues to join him in congratulating the church on its years of excellence and service.

FIRE Act — This bill would make it easier for states to exclude wildfire smoke from air quality measurements, potentially weakening enforcement of clean air standards.

Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act — This bill removes requirements for federal buildings to eliminate fossil fuel use by 2030, allowing continued reliance on fossil fuels instead of transitioning to clean energy.

Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities. — This resolution expresses support for rural economic development through policies promoting energy production, manufacturing, food production, and broadband access as drivers of national economic stability and labor opportunities.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. — This bill would weaken federal energy efficiency standards for buildings and modify endangered species protections, undermining environmental conservation efforts.

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 — This bill would expand healthcare access and infrastructure in rural areas by continuing federal funding for rural health service providers and networks through 2030.

A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects. — This bill extends deadlines for hydropower projects to begin construction, which could delay renewable energy development but keeps these projects in the pipeline for eventual clean energy generation.

Kari's Law Reporting Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring the FCC to publicly report on how well companies are following emergency calling requirements and what barriers they face.

Emergency Reporting Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring the FCC to publicly investigate and report on emergency communications failures, making previously unreported outages visible to the public.

Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act — This bill would accelerate the approval process for building broadband infrastructure on public lands by creating a coordinating team to speed up federal agency reviews.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes. — This bill extends the government's foreign intelligence surveillance powers for nearly four more years, advancing national security tools used to monitor threats.

FENCES Act — This bill weakens air quality enforcement by allowing states to avoid penalties for failing to meet pollution standards, even when pollution sources within their control contribute to the problem.

RED Tape Act — This bill reduces environmental oversight by eliminating EPA review requirements for federal projects that already undergo environmental assessment, potentially weakening air quality protections.

Expressing support for tax policies that support working families. — This resolution supports tax relief policies aimed at helping working families, advancing a fiscal approach that prioritizes reducing tax burdens on middle and lower-income households.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. — This bill would allow Haitian nationals to legally work and stay in the United States temporarily without fear of deportation, expanding protections for a specific immigrant group.

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. — This bill would restrict the President's ability to conduct military operations against Iran without explicit congressional approval, limiting unilateral executive action in foreign conflicts.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. — This bill would allow Haitian nationals to legally live and work in the United States temporarily by granting them protected status based on conditions in their home country.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families. — This bill would weaken air quality standards by allowing regulators to exclude wildfire-related pollution from compliance data, potentially reducing environmental protections and accountability.

ALERT Act — This bill advances technology adoption by mandating expanded use of aircraft tracking technology and data systems to improve aviation safety and oversight.

Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 — This bill expands financial assistance to farmers and forest owners for disaster recovery and conservation efforts, supporting environmental restoration and resilience to natural disasters.

Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill addresses procedural disposition of a Senate amendment to a consolidated appropriations bill, which has minimal direct impact on government accountability and transparency requirements.

House roll call vote

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 — This bill gives the President tools to protect American assets and enforce consequences against Western Hemisphere allies that seize U.S. property by restricting their vessels from U.S. ports.

Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act — This bill allocates federal spending to the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, representing a direct government expenditure that affects the overall budget.

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security. — Passing this bill would affirm support for continued funding of the agency responsible for protecting the country from domestic threats and security risks.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill allows the House to consider a Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill that determines how much federal money will be spent on that department in the coming fiscal year.

Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 — This bill would advance criminal justice in DC by creating a commission to advise on criminal and immigration matters, though its actual impact on public safety would depend on the commission's specific recommendations and authority.

American Water Stewardship Act — This bill strengthens environmental protections by funding and reauthorizing multiple water quality restoration programs through 2031.

Menefee asked colleagues to vote to fully fund TSA, citing long wait times at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport where passengers waited 3 to 5 hours to be screened, and stated that TSA workers should be paid for their work.

Federal Working Animal Protection Act — This bill enhances criminal justice by creating stricter consequences for harming law enforcement animals, making such offenders subject to deportation.

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act — This bill would prevent federal agencies from restricting lead ammunition and tackle on public lands, potentially increasing environmental contamination from lead that harms wildlife and ecosystems.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government. — This bill would require the federal government to spend no more than its average income over three years, except during emergencies approved by a two-thirds congressional majority, fundamentally constraining how much money the government can spend relative to what it collects in taxes.

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 — This bill makes it easier to deport immigrants convicted of or admitting to public benefits fraud and bars them from returning or receiving protection from deportation.

Menefee addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss the U.S. war with Iran, stating that Congress was excluded from the decision-making process despite the Constitution granting Congress the power to declare war, and that the conflict has negatively impacted the economy and gas prices.

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act — This bill supports small business growth and economic development by expanding federal research funding programs that help small companies innovate and commercialize new technologies.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules. — This bill would make it easier to deport immigrants convicted of defrauding the government, unlawfully receiving public benefits, or harming law enforcement animals.

MAWS Act of 2026 — This bill supports environmental protection by creating a market-based program to remove an invasive fish species from the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — This bill funds the Department of Homeland Security's operations including border security, intelligence, and oversight capabilities that protect the country from security threats.

Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism. — This bill asserts a hardline stance on Iran by officially designating it as the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, which supports a more confrontational national security posture toward the country.

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. — This bill would require the President to end military actions against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes them, asserting congressional authority over military decisions.

Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act — This bill makes college more affordable for students from U.S. territories by requiring public universities to charge them the same tuition as in-state students.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill allocates federal spending toward the Department of Homeland Security, directly affecting how taxpayer money is distributed across government priorities.

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives. — This bill would require the House Ethics Committee to publicly release records of investigations into sexual harassment and misconduct by members of Congress, increasing transparency into how the chamber handles these violations.

Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 — This bill advances homeownership and economic opportunities for Native Americans by requiring faster government processing of mortgage and property documents on tribal trust lands.

Homeowner Energy Freedom Act — This bill would eliminate federal programs that help low and moderate-income households switch to electric appliances and improve energy efficiency in homes.

Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025 — This bill would require the federal government to establish stronger standards for how agencies handle and share important information that affects public policy and private decisions, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act — This bill would make it harder for the government to set strict energy efficiency standards for household appliances by requiring consideration of product costs and removing deadline requirements for updates.

ROTOR Act — This bill advances technology use in aviation by mandating broader adoption of aircraft tracking and communication technology to improve safety and oversight.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes. — This bill would restrict new energy conservation standards and eliminate federal subsidies for home electrification, undermining efforts to reduce energy consumption and transition to cleaner energy sources.

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act — This bill would make it easier for law enforcement to access less-lethal weapons like TASERs by removing federal gun regulations that currently apply to them.

Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 — This bill removes federal permit requirements for undersea fiber optic cable projects in marine sanctuaries, streamlining infrastructure development by deferring to existing state and federal authorizations.

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025. — This bill would affirm the President's declaration of a national emergency, which based on the February 1, 2025 date appears to relate to border security and immigration enforcement measures.

Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act — This bill advances domestic sourcing of minerals needed for clean energy technologies and energy infrastructure by requiring the government to identify and secure supplies of critical energy resources.

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. — This procedural rule waives transparency requirements that would normally apply to congressional consideration of these bills, reducing the public's ability to scrutinize how lawmakers evaluate them.

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 — This bill advances civil rights by requiring the VA to establish a dedicated committee to ensure people with disabilities have equal access to veterans' services.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill would expand access to certain firearms and weapons technology, which could either enhance or restrict civil liberties depending on one's perspective on Second Amendment protections versus public safety regulations.

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — This bill advances social policy by expanding federal support for affordable housing through increased financing options and grants for community development.

PROTECT Taiwan Act — This bill would strengthen U.S. national security by authorizing pressure on international financial organizations to exclude China in response to threats against Taiwan, a strategic ally in a region vital to American interests.

Critical Mineral Dominance Act — This bill would expand mining operations on federal lands to increase domestic mineral production, which could advance energy transition materials but may increase environmental disruption and habitat loss.

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. — Passing this bill would reject the District of Columbia's tax law changes and restore previous tax provisions, representing a congressional override of local fiscal decisions.

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — This bill allocates federal spending across multiple departments for fiscal year 2026, directly determining how the government uses taxpayer money.

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes. — This bill enables Congress to vote on spending appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and related measures that affect federal budgets and taxation policies.

Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act — This bill ensures that veterans who die before receiving approved pension payments have those benefits distributed to their surviving family members.