Brandon Gill

Rep. Gill Protects Abuse Survivors’ Right to Justice

Position: Rep. Gill supports legislation that prohibits enforcement of nondisclosure agreements and confidentiality provisions that prevent victims or witnesses from disclosing child sexual abuse, ensuring survivors can speak freely and seek justice without fear of legal retaliation.

Washington, DC — Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) today introduced Trey’s Law, a bipartisan effort that prohibits enforcement of NDAs or confidentiality agreements that prevent victims or witnesses from disclosing child sexual abuse. This legislation strengthens protections for victims to ensure that child abusers cannot compel them into silence. Congresswoman Julie Johnson (D-TX) is the colead on this legislation. The bill is named for Trey Carlock, a Dallas native who was sexually abused as a child at a summer camp, silenced by a nondisclosure agreement (NDA), retraumatized through litigation, and tragically died by suicide at age 28. Current federal law (the Speak Out Act) limits pre-dispute NDAs in sexual abuse cases but does not address confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements—leaving gaps for victims of child sexual abuse. “Survivors of child sexual abuse should be entitled to seek justice and speak freely about the tragedy they have faced, not be silenced and trapped by the law,” said Rep. Gill. “Trey’s Law ensures that victims have the right to share their story and live without fear of retaliation. I am proud to join my colleagues in protecting brave voices.” Trey’s Law applies broadly to all agreements—past, present, and future—and preempts state laws that allow enforcement of such provisions while permitting stronger state-level protections. The bill protects victims’ rights to speak, access courts, and assist in investigations or prosecutions of abuse and trafficking without fear of civil liability. On March 3, 2026, Senators Ted Cruz and Kirsten Gillibrand introduced Trey’s Law with bipartisan support and referral to the Judiciary Committee. “No child who has endured sexual abuse should be forced to carry that horror in silence,” said Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). “Non-disclosure agreements are too often used to protect abusers, with incalculable and catastrophic consequences for their victims. We owe it to Trey to ensure that victims have the right to speak about their experiences and that contracts are not used to silence survivors. I’m grateful to Reps. Brandon Gill and Julie Johnson for introducing this bipartisan bill in the House. I remain committed to seeing it advanced and signed into law.” “Trey Carlock’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of how silence can be forced on survivors of abuse,” said Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX). “No one, especially a child, should be bound by a nondisclosure agreement that protects abusers and prevents the truth from coming to light. TREY’S Law is about accountability, transparency, and ensuring survivors and those with knowledge of abuse can speak freely. I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan effort with Congressman Brandon Gill to protect survivors and prevent future harm.” "NDAs should never be a shield for child abuse,” said Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX). “TREY's law restores the voice of survivors to hold their abusers accountable." "No NDA should ever be used to cover up the sexual abuse of a child. Not ever," said Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC). "These agreements have been weaponized to silence victims and protect predators. Trey Carlock was silenced by an NDA, retraumatized through litigation, and died by suicide. His story is a tragedy no survivor should ever have to face. This is exactly why we cosponsored TREY'S Law. If you were abused as a child, no contract, no matter when it was signed, can silence you. We will always stand with survivors." Cosponsors (4): Reps. Self, Mace, Gooden, Hunt ###

Rep. Gill Reacts to President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Position: Congressman Gill supports the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies, including mass deportations, characterizing them as protecting national sovereignty and American families.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today attended President Trump’s State of the Union Joint Address to Congress. “One year of President Trump’s leadership has ushered Americans into a brighter day—delivering on the mandate of mass deportations and stopping the insanity of the prior administration that undermined our national and domestic sovereignty,” said Congressman Gill. “We are deporting foreign bad actors and fighting for a better day for our families where they can thrive without fear of harm or high costs. Thank you to President Trump and his administration for putting Americans first!” ###

Rep. Gill Bill Passes House, Ensuring Tax Relief for DC Residents

Position: Rep. Gill supports federal intervention to prevent the District of Columbia from decoupling from certain federal tax provisions in the Working Families Tax Cut Act, arguing that DC's action would block residents from receiving federal tax credits and relief on tips and overtime.

Washington, D.C. — The House of Representatives today voted 215 to 210 to pass H.J.Res.142, Congressman Brandon Gill’s (R-TX) resolution in disapproval of the District of Columbia Council’s approval of a tax bill that would block President Trump’s tax relief for DC residents. Rep. Gill’s resolution would block the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 which passed the D.C. Council late in 2025 and effectively decouples DC tax law frxom certain tax provisions in the Working Families Tax Cut Act. “Thanks to President Trump, the Working Families Tax Cut stopped the largest tax hike since World War II, providing Americans with historic tax relief,” said Rep. Gill. “The DC Council’s actions would block DC residents, namely service workers, from receiving these federal tax credits, from non-taxable tips and overtime, and from keeping their hard-earned money in their wallets. I am joining my colleague Sen. Rick Scott of Florida in putting a stop to the DC Council’s interference with America First tax relief.” Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. Senator Scott said, “President Trump and Republicans passed historic tax cuts into law last year, including No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime to support hardworking American families and businesses and to let them keep more of their own money. I cut taxes over 100 times when I was Governor of Florida to help turn our economy around and businesses grow – which is exactly what President Trump is working to do on the federal level. It is absolutely absurd that self-interested DC bureaucrats would deliberately deny families and businesses from saving their own, hard-earned dollars. Government’s top priority should be serving families, not benefitting off them.” Cosponsors (1): Steube Supporting Groups (12): AMAC Action, America First Policy Institute, DC Police Union, Heritage Action, Independent Women’s Forum, International Franchise Association, National Association of Convenience Stores, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, National Restaurant Association, National Taxpayers Union - KEY VOTE YES, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Background The D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 was passed by the DC Council and took effect on December 3, 2025. This temporary legislation is set to expire 225 days after it takes effect (March 3, 2026), unless further action is taken. The legislation was submitted to Congress for review under the Home Rule Act on December 30, 2024. The DC Council seeks to extend its temporarily-suspended conformity with nine prominent tax-related provisions in the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) Act. Specifically, DC Council wants DC to decouple from these following major WFTC tax provisions: an increased standard deduction, no tax on social security, no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on auto loan interest, a full expensing of a business’s domestic research and experimental expenditures, a new 100% expensing of qualified manufacturing and production property and improvements, increased charitable deduction, and qualified small business stock gain exclusion for individual filers ###

Rep. Gill Bill to Block Immigration from Somalia

Position: Rep. Gill introduced legislation to impose a 25-year moratorium on immigration from Somalia, arguing that such immigration weakens the United States economically and socially, citing national security concerns and vetting difficulties.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today introduced the Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act, which imposes a 25-year moratorium on immigration from Somalia into the United States, codifying into law what President Trump has already done by executive action. “Mass Somali immigration makes the United States weaker, poorer and erodes social trust,” said Rep. Gill. “The sole aim of our immigration system is to benefit American citizens, not facilitate mass migration from corrupt, failed societies. The recent fraud scandal in Minnesota highlights the acute dangers of unchecked immigration. A Somalia immigration moratorium puts the American people first, restores our national sovereignty, protects taxpayers and supports public safety.” This legislation establishes a statutory moratorium that applies to both immigrant and non-immigrant visas. It would pause new admissions from Somalia, enabling our immigration policy to better secure our national security, fiscal responsibility, and national interest, while facilitating the integration of Somalis currently in the United States. Somalia lacks reliable identity-management and vetting systems, making immigrant risk assessment extremely difficult. Since immigration control is a core act of national sovereignty, the U.S. has both the right and responsibility to protect our public safety and national security. Cosponsors (4): Mary Miller, Clay Higgins, Randy Fine, Andy Biggs Background This policy is consistent with President Trump’s Proclamation 10998, Proclamation 10949, and Executive Order 13769. Nationality-based immigration restrictions have existed for over 140 years. The Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act largely codifies the travel restrictions in Proclamation 10998 Since the passage of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, more than 70 million immigrants have arrived in the United States. Many of these immigrants have failed to properly assimilate into the United States. One such community where this has been a major problem has been the Somali community, particularly in Minnesota. Somali immigration in its current form does not help the economic or social wellbeing of the United States. Specifically, 81% of Somali immigrant households are on welfare; 73% of Somalis are on Medicaid; and 54% of Somalis are on Food Stamps. There are real problems with a group of immigrants coming to the United States, being overly reliant on social services, not assimilating into our culture, and creating distrust among the American people. The legislation is sufficiently tailored and would not apply to the following people: People already in the U.S. before enactment → Prevents retroactive application. Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) → Protects existing LPR status. Diplomatic and international organization visas → A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, G-1 through G-4 → Preserves diplomatic and treaty obligations. ###

Rep. Gill Leads RSC Members in Urging Senate to Mark Up SAVE Act

Position: Rep. Gill and RSC members urge the Senate to schedule an immediate markup and advance the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote, arguing it is necessary for election integrity and has bipartisan House support.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today is leading Republican Study Committee (RSC) members in an effort to force a mark up on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The letter is directly calling on Senate Rules Committee Chairman Mitch McConnell to stop blocking the bill and schedule an immediate markup. The letter comes as frustration mounts over the Senate's refusal to act on legislation that passed the House with bipartisan support and enjoys nearly unanimous backing among Senate Republicans. Rep. Gill's letter calls on Senator McConnell to immediately schedule a markup so the SAVE Act can advance to the Senate floor before the 2026 midterms. Nearly 300 days after the House passed the SAVE Act, the legislation remains stalled in the Senate with no committee markup scheduled. With Majority Leader Thune stating the bill must go through committee before receiving a floor vote, the letter targets the key roadblock preventing the legislation from moving forward. "American elections should be fair and free, not subject to foreign influence. Illegal aliens have no right to be in America, and they certainly shouldn’t be voting,” said Rep. Gill. “House Republicans are united behind the SAVE Act. I urge my Senate colleagues to pass this legislation and get it to President Trump’s desk for his signature.” "The House did our job nearly 300 days ago. The Senate needs to do theirs," said RSC Chairman August Pfluger. "We're already a full year into the 119th Congress. The American people sent us here to get things done, not to make excuses. The Senate needs to stop stalling on this commonsense election integrity bill and get it to the floor. Rep. Gill's letter is exactly the pressure we need to get this to President Trump's desk." "Republicans were sent to Washington to fix a broken system, not to make excuses,” said Rep. Eli Crane. “If the Senate is still too weak to eliminate the filibuster, the least they could do is expose who exactly is standing in the way of election integrity." “If you can’t prove your citizenship, you shouldn’t be able to vote. Anyone opposed to the SAVE Act wants to benefit from fraud, which undermines election security and gives illegal immigrants more power than law-abiding Americans,” said Rep. Buddy Carter. “I’m calling on the Senate to advance this bill quickly so we can strengthen and secure our elections.” Cosigners (34): Reps. Derek Schmidt, Eli Crane, Buddy Carter, Wesley Hunt, Andrew Clyde, Ronny Jackson, Paul Gosar, Barry Moore, Michael Cloud, Tim Burchett, John McGuire, Kat Cammack, Mary Miller, Diana Harshbarger, Gary Palmer, Mark Harris, Dusty Johnson, Randy Fine, William Timmons, Riley Moore, Ryan Zinke, Cory Mills, Mike Kennedy, Mark Alford, Adrian Smith, Troy Nehls, Michael Rulli, Keith Self, August Pfluger, Lance Gooden, John Rose, Josh Brecheen, Aaron Bean, Thomas Massie Background According to an October 2024 Gallup poll, an overwhelming 83 percent of American voters support requiring people who register to vote to provide proof of citizenship. ###

Rep. Gill Bill Restores Integrity in Student Visa Program

Position: Rep. Gill introduced legislation to restrict student visa access by establishing program end dates, expanding interview requirements, barring nationals from adversarial nations, requiring disclosure of ties to foreign governments, and imposing penalties for visa fraud and program transfers.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today introduced the Student Visa Integrity Act to address abuses of the student visa process and keep American schools from training adversaries. “Studying in the United States is a privilege, not a right. Unfortunately, a system intended to spread the American dream has been abused by fraudsters and bad actors,” said Rep. Gill. “My bill restores integrity to a system that has been exploited for decades by protecting national security, enforcing immigration law, and ensuring the student visa program serves America’s interests.” This bill revises the current visa process by establishing firm program end dates and expanding in-person interview requirements to prevent student visa overstays. Additionally, it bars nationals from adversarial nations from studying in the United States, and it requires schools to disclose any financial or institutional ties to the Chinese government. The legislation strengthens enforcement of the system by restricting program transfers and imposing serious penalties (including prison eligibility or program disqualification) on schools and officials who commit visa fraud. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. “I was shocked to learn how many students from hostile countries like China and Iran are studying at our American universities—including in my home state of Alabama,” said Sen. Tuberville. “We need to go on offense against countries who hate us and are desperate to try to take us down—as we saw with the violent, anti-American protests on our college campuses over the last year. There is zero reason why we should be allowing students from countries that hate us to take the spot of a law-abiding American citizen at our elite colleges and universities. I’m proud to introduce the Student Visa Integrity Act in the Senate and thankful for Rep. Gill’s efforts in the House of Representatives to crack down on rampant abuse of student visas and to make our American Universities Prioritize Americans Again.” Cosponsors: Reps. Nehls, Collins Supporting Groups: Immigration Accountability Project, Heritage Action Background The federal government tracks foreign students through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), created after national-security failures exposed weaknesses in paper-based student visa tracking. SEVIS has received minimal modernization in more than 20 years, despite a surge in foreign student enrollment—from roughly 750,000 in 2012 to more than 1.5 million today. In Fiscal Year 2023 alone, an estimated 50,000 student and exchange visitor visa holders overstayed their authorized programs, according to the Department of Homeland Security. ###

Rep. Gill Exposes Somali Fraud Scandal in Oversight Committee

Washington, DC — Congressman Brandon Gill exposed widespread Somali fraud facilitated by Minnesota’s Democrat Governor Tim Walz in today’s hearing in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. From autism centers to daycares to welfare programs, the hearing highlighted the extent of the scandal of Somali organizations funneling American funds overseas. “Americans have been cheated and robbed by the fraudulent Somali charities and schools sending our money to fund Al Shabaab terrorists,” said Rep. Gill. “Accountability is coming for Tim Walz and for every lawmaker who knew about and covered up this mass foreign fraud. Clearly, protecting their Democrat voter base mattered more than protecting taxpayers. I applaud Chairman Comer for holding this important hearing.” Rep. Gill interrogated the Democrat witness on the waste, fraud, and abuse of welfare programs by Somali immigrants, and heard firsthand accounts of the scale of Tim Walz’s coverup from the whistleblowers. Watch the full clip of Rep. Gill blasting the corruption here. Image

Rep. Gill Bill Reforms the Congressional Budget Office

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today introduced the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Scheduling Reform Act, a bill to reform the CBO’s reporting process and increase transparency by amending the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. “Members of Congress deserve transparency from the Congressional Budget Office. They work for us, and we work at the behest of the American people to represent their needs with excellence,” said Rep. Gill. “It’s time for reform and accountability in every entity that serves the American people.” This legislation would require the CBO to publish a formalized schedule of major recurring reports on its website by December 31 of the current calendar year. Reports would include baseline and subsequent updates, biennial reports on options to reduce the deficit, the annual report on fiscal year accuracy, and the report on unauthorized appropriations. The Congressional Budget Office has not traditionally provided Congress or the public with a comprehensive schedule of its intended releases and reports. Rather, staff are oftentimes notified on the week the report is set to be released. This legislation can help to increase transparency and accountability at the Congressional Budget Office. Rep. Gill’s legislation improves the process for lawmakers and the public to receive information regarding the debt, deficit, and yearly federal spending. The legislation would help ensure members of Congress have more timely access to CBO information, improving their ability to craft legislation that impacts the nation’s fiscal trajectory. “The Congressional Budget Office is an important resource for its bosses in the House and Senate. The Congressional Budget Office Scheduling Reform Act, introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill, is a commonsense measure that would require the CBO to simply tell Congress when to expect important reports, such as the official baseline. This would help lawmakers plan better and hold the CBO accountable,” said Matthew Dickerson, Director of Budget Policy, Economic Policy Innovation Center. “National Taxpayers Union commends Rep. Gill for leading efforts to increase transparency at the Congressional Budget Office. Requiring CBO to finally adhere to a publication calendar is a small but important change to make it easier for legislators, policymakers, and the public to know when to expect key budgetary reports. We look forward to working with Rep. Gill to ensure this commonsense bill reaches the president’s desk,” said Thomas Aiello, Senior Director of Government Affairs at National Taxpayers Union. Co-sponsors (5): Reps. Chuck Edwards, Glenn Grothman, Addison McDowell, Ron Estes, Marlin Stutzman Supporting Groups: National Taxpayers Union ###