Legislation

This bill, the VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026, mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs make all national policies of the Veterans Health Administration publicly available online. This includes directives, handbooks, and guidance documents. The goal is to ensure veterans and the public can easily access and navigate VHA policies.

This bill, the "Protecting Europe from Islamophobia Act," mandates that the Department of State consult with Congress annually for three years regarding the threat of Islamophobia in Europe. It also expresses the sense that the U.S. should assess this growing threat as a foreign policy matter. Furthermore, the State Department is directed to engage European governments in transatlantic cooperation to counter this issue.

This bill, the "Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act," extends the deadlines for spending federal recovery funds specifically allocated for broadband infrastructure projects. It allows states and local governments to use funds from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds until September 30, 2027. Additionally, it extends the deadline for using Capital Projects Fund money for broadband projects until January 1, 2028.

The Community Schools and Health Equity Act establishes a competitive grant program to integrate comprehensive school-based health services into community schools. Administered by the Secretary of Education, these funds support expanding health services, hiring essential staff, and providing wraparound support for students and families. The program prioritizes applicants serving high-need populations and requires coordination between education and health agencies.

This bill, the "Clean Ports for Commerce Act," requires the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct advanced planning before dredging in areas known to have PFAS contamination. This planning must identify disposal sites, detail mitigation strategies for water quality and public health impacts from PFAS, and address potential project delays.

This bill amends the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to establish a federal grand challenges prize competition program for artificial intelligence. The program aims to speed up AI research, development, and commercialization by tackling specific, measurable challenges across various priority areas. The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy is tasked with establishing and overseeing this competition structure.

This bill, the "Homeownership Eligibility Reform Act," restricts eligibility for federally backed mortgages. It mandates that only United States citizens can qualify for mortgage insurance through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Furthermore, it prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from purchasing or securitizing conventional mortgages for one- to four-unit homes if the borrower is not a U.S. citizen.

This bill, the "Water Reservoir Transparency Act," mandates a study by the Secretary of the Army to assess the impact of new commercial and industrial water users on the water levels of Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs. The results of this study must be reported to relevant Congressional committees and made publicly available online within 180 days of enactment.

This Act reauthorizes and extends key water storage programs under the WIIN Act, while also authorizing significant environmental restoration efforts in the Sacramento River Basin. It establishes federal cost-sharing for the operation and maintenance of public benefits in state-led storage projects and creates a Federal Leadership Committee to coordinate restoration and reliability projects in the basin. Finally, the bill allows water transferors to retain revenue from temporary water sales for drought resilience, maintenance, and dam safety investments.

This bill establishes new tax-advantaged "home savings accounts" to help individuals save for qualified housing expenses, such as purchasing a principal residence. Contributions to these accounts are deductible up to $10,000 annually, and distributions used for qualified housing expenses are tax-free. The legislation outlines specific rules for account administration, tax treatment, and penalties for non-qualified withdrawals.

This bill, the "NFIP Premium Transparency Act," mandates that FEMA develop a comprehensive online flood insurance information tool and enhance the detail provided on NFIP policy declaration pages. The goal is to increase transparency by requiring the disclosure of detailed premium calculations, risk factors, and potential mitigation savings to policyholders and the public. The legislation also requires FEMA to share relevant property information with insurers and mandates an annual publication of aggregate premium data by state, county, and ZIP code.

This bill seeks to codify Executive Order 14412, "Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks," into law. By doing so, it grants the executive order the full binding authority of an act of Congress. This action ensures the national security measures outlined in the order remain in effect through legislative mandate.

This bill, the Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026, prohibits data brokers from selling or transferring sensitive health and location data about individuals. It grants enforcement authority to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general, and private citizens. The FTC is tasked with issuing necessary regulations to implement these protections.

This bill, the Marketplace Fraud Accountability Act (MFA Act), amends the Affordable Care Act to mandate the use of multi-factor authentication for accessing enrollment and personalized information on healthcare.gov. This security measure aims to enhance the protection of sensitive user data on the federal health insurance marketplace. Exceptions will be made for individuals lacking necessary access or ability to use MFA.

This bill, the "TPS Relief Act," amends federal law to allow courts to review decisions regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) claims. By removing a restrictive word in the existing statute, the legislation opens the door for judicial oversight of these claims.

This bill, the National Patriot Day Remembrance Flag Act, officially designates the Freedom Flag as the national symbol of remembrance for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It mandates the flag's display at key federal sites annually from September 11th through the end of the month. The Act also supports educational efforts to teach future generations about the events and sacrifices made that day.

This bill, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2026, generally prohibits the Bureau of Prisons from charging inmates fees for necessary health care services. The only exception allows the Director to charge a fee to a prisoner who intentionally injures another, to cover the cost of treating the victim. This ensures prisoners are not billed for routine or self-inflicted medical care.

The Remigration Act establishes new grounds for revoking citizenship and immigration status based on criminal activity, support for terrorism, or receipt of public benefits. It also restricts birthright citizenship, mandates a review of recent asylum and refugee grants, and increases English proficiency requirements for naturalization. Finally, the bill requires the repatriation of denaturalized individuals along with their dependent children.

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to support the growth of outcomes-based student financing (OBF) tools. It creates new consumer protections, mandates standardized disclosures to ensure borrowers understand the terms, and updates federal tax laws regarding these income-contingent repayment products. The legislation aims to make OBF a safer and more transparent option for workforce training and postsecondary education.

This bill, the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026, prohibits federal and state courts from hearing lawsuits seeking damages or relief against energy companies for harms related to climate change. It voids existing state laws that impose liability on energy businesses for climate-related issues, asserting that the regulation of emissions falls under exclusive federal jurisdiction. The Act aims to protect the energy industry from litigation and ensure affordable, reliable energy.