US Representative
Brad Finstad Authored & Sponsored Legislation
Co-Sponsor of Legislation
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1592
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
Refer
3/28/25
Securing Our Lands and Resources Act or the SOLAR ActThis bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from providing financial assistance for certain projects that would result in the conversion of covered farmland for solar energy production.Under the bill, covered farmland generally refers to prime farmland, unique farmland, and farmland that is of statewide or local importance. Conversion means any activity that results in the covered farmland no longer meeting certain requirements for agricultural production, activity, or use.The bill includes an exception for certain smaller projects that result in the conversion of (1) less than 5 acres of covered farmland, or (2) less than 50 acres of covered farmland if the majority of the energy produced by the project is for on-farm use.The bill also includes an exception for projects that have the approval or support from the local county and municipality. For these projects, the applicant must (1) develop a farmland conservation plan for the project (e.g., implementing best practices to protect future soil health and productivity), and (2) ensure that sufficient funds are provided for the decommissioning of the solar energy production system and the remediation and restoration of the farmland.
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1648
Introduced
2/27/25
Refer
2/27/25
Refer
3/28/25
A–PLUS Act Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1651
Introduced
2/27/25
Refer
2/27/25
To nullify the final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1659
Introduced
2/27/25
Refer
2/27/25
Refer
2/27/25
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1707
Introduced
2/27/25
Refer
2/27/25
Grown in America Act of 2025
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1719
Introduced
2/27/25
Refer
2/27/25
Refer
3/28/25
Refer
3/28/25
Farm to Fly Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to integrate the advancement of sustainable aviation fuels into its programs.Specifically, this bill includes sustainable aviation fuel as an advanced biofuel for the purposes of several USDA bioenergy programs that primarily provide support and incentives for renewable energy projects.For purposes of these programs, the bill defines sustainable aviation fuel as liquid fuel, the portion of which is not kerosene, which (1) meets specific international standards, (2) is not derived from coprocessing specific materials (e.g., triglycerides) with a non-biomass feedstock, (3) is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates or petroleum, and (4) is certified as having a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction percentage of at least 50% compared with petroleum-based jet fuel (based on specific standards and agreements).In addition, the bill specifically includes fostering and advancing sustainable aviation fuels as part of the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program.Further, USDA must carry out a comprehensive and integrated pursuit of all USDA mission areas for the advancement of sustainable aviation fuels, including throughthe identification of opportunities to maximize the development and commercialization of the fuels,supporting rural economic development through improved sustainability for aviation, andadvancing public-private partnerships.
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB175
Introduced
1/3/25
Refer
1/3/25
Deport Alien Gang Members ActThis bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs.An individual shall be inadmissible if certain officers or agencies know or have reason to believe that the individual is or was a criminal gang member or has participated or aided such a group's illegal activities. An individual who is or was a member of such a gang, has participated or aided such a group's illegal activities, or seeks to enter or has entered the United States in furtherance of such activity shall be deportable.Such individuals must be subject to mandatory detention. Furthermore, such individuals shall not be eligible for (1) asylum; (2) temporary protected status; (3) special immigrant juvenile visas; or (4) parole, unless they are assisting the government in a law enforcement matter.The bill defines a criminal gang as a group of five or more persons (1) where one of its primary purposes is committing specified criminal offenses and its members have engaged in a continuing series of such offenses within the past five years, or (2) that has been designated as a criminal gang by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The bill also establishes procedures for DHS to designate a group as a criminal gang, including notifying Congress, publishing a notice in the Federal Register, and providing an opportunity for the group to petition for review of the designation.
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1773
Introduced
3/3/25
Refer
3/3/25
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1793
Introduced
3/3/25
Refer
3/3/25
Refer
3/10/25
Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025
Primary Sponsor of Legislation
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1604
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
Refer
3/28/25
Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2025