For Our Republic Act

The "For Our Republic Act" is a comprehensive legislative package designed to counter authoritarian tactics and reinforce democratic principles across various federal operations. It begins by enhancing government accountability through the Inspectors General Independence Act , which prohibits political appointees from serving as Inspectors General and ensures their autonomy. The bill also protects the nonpartisan civil service by requiring detailed justifications for federal agency reductions in force and mandating congressional consent for agency reorganizations. A significant portion of the bill focuses on immigration reform, particularly for noncitizen children. The ICE Out of Our Faces Act bans the use of biometric surveillance systems by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), requiring the deletion of previously collected biometric data. It also creates a civil remedy for individuals harmed by unlawful immigration enforcement actions, waiving sovereign immunity for ICE and CBP in such cases, and explicitly prohibits racial profiling by law enforcement agencies. The Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 prohibits family separation at the border, with narrow exceptions, and mandates the presence of child welfare experts and licensed child caregiver professionals at CBP facilities. It sets stringent standards for CBP detention, including a 72-hour time limit for children, and outlines comprehensive requirements for Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) custody of unaccompanied noncitizen children. These standards cover facility operations, required services like medical care and education, and placement in the least restrictive settings, while phasing out large congregate care facilities. Furthermore, the bill establishes an independent Office of the Ombudsperson for Unaccompanied Noncitizen Children within HHS to monitor compliance and investigate complaints. It also creates a system for legal representation and child advocates for these children, ensuring due process and timely reunification with sponsors. Data collection and reporting requirements are significantly expanded for both DHS and HHS to ensure transparency and oversight of child custody and care. The legislation fundamentally reforms the immigration adjudication system by establishing independent United States Immigration Courts under Article I of the Constitution, separate from the Executive Branch. This includes appellate and trial divisions with appointed judges serving 15-year terms, setting qualifications, salaries, and removal processes. The new courts will have jurisdiction over removal proceedings, asylum applications, and custody determinations, aiming to ensure fair and impartial hearings. To strengthen free speech, the Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025 prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from revoking licenses or imposing conditions based on the viewpoint of broadcast content, except for specific illegal activities like incitement. The bill also reasserts Congress's power of the purse by prohibiting executive branch rescissions of appropriated funds without congressional approval and restricting federal funding for the "East Wing Modernization Project." Combating government corruption is a central theme, with provisions expanding bribery, graft, and conflict-of-interest laws to include the President and Vice President. The Bringing Executive Accountability, Clarity, and Oversight Now (BEACON) Act establishes an Inspector General for the Executive Office of the President, subject to specific oversight and reporting requirements. The Transparency in the Administration's Business Opportunities Overseas Act (TABOO Act) imposes strict ethics and financial disclosure requirements on special envoys and other officials performing covered functions, particularly regarding foreign financial interests. Further anti-corruption measures include the End Prediction Market Corruption Act , which bans certain government officials from trading event contracts, and the End Crypto Corruption Act of 2026 , prohibiting covered individuals and their families from engaging in specific cryptocurrency transactions. The Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act expands prohibitions on gratuities to federal officials, and the Change Corruption Act restricts the use of presidential likenesses on U.S. coins and currency. The bill also seeks to ensure liberty and justice by requiring the disclosure of directives and inquiries from the Executive Office of the President to the Department of Justice, and prohibiting payments from the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" without congressional approval. The Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America's Streets Act mandates identification for federal law enforcement and military personnel engaged in crowd control, bans unmarked vehicles for arrests, and requires public notice of deployments. Finally, the Insurrection Act of 2026 amends existing law to clarify triggering circumstances for domestic deployment of armed forces, requiring congressional consultation and approval, and establishing judicial review. The Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026 prohibits the knowing distribution of false AI-generated election media that misleads voters or intimidates election officials. It also restricts the removal of names from voting rolls using unverified databases and prohibits federal agencies from sharing data for voter eligibility purposes, while strengthening protections against law enforcement interference at polling places.