Legislation

The Home Affordability Through Mortgage Simplification Act modernizes mortgage disclosure requirements under the Truth in Lending Act. It establishes new standards for closing cost estimates, expands tolerances for Annual Percentage Rate (APR) accuracy, and simplifies waiting period rules for loan disclosures. The bill also offers protections for creditors who rely in good faith on guidance from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

This bill, the Green Ribbon Act of 2026, strengthens and expands the Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools Program to encourage environmental goals in schools through recognition and state grants. It also establishes a similar award program at the Institute of Museum and Library Services for nonformal learning institutions. Furthermore, the Act creates a new Office of School Infrastructure and Sustainability within the Department of Education to provide technical assistance and manage related programs.

This bill, the Foreign Medical Program Integrity and Improvement Act, updates the Department of Veterans Affairs' Foreign Medical Program. It strengthens oversight by setting new payment rate standards, prohibiting payments for deceased individuals, and enhancing fraud detection and prevention measures. The legislation also allows the VA to contract with third parties for claims administration.

This bill aims to reform House election financing by establishing a voluntary public campaign financing system that rewards candidates who accept spending limits and focus on small-dollar donations. It also modernizes the Federal Election Commission's filing requirements, mandating electronic submissions and clarifying its judicial review powers. Finally, the legislation includes provisions to ensure the law remains effective even if certain parts are successfully challenged in court.

The SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2026 allows state agencies to hire contractors to help process SNAP eligibility and perform other program functions during periods of high application volume or processing delays. This temporary authority can be triggered by emergencies, seasonal cycles, or staffing shortages, provided certain safeguards against improper incentives are met. States must notify the USDA when using contractors, and the USDA will publicly report on the use of this authority annually.

The SAFER Health Act of 2026 strengthens federal privacy protections for sensitive health information related to pregnancy termination or loss under HIPAA and HITECH. It prohibits the disclosure of this information in most legal proceedings without explicit authorization. The Act also clarifies that complying with these new privacy rules will not be considered "information blocking" under current health IT regulations. Finally, it preempts conflicting state laws, allowing only those state laws that offer stronger privacy safeguards.

The SAFE Banking Act of 2026 aims to provide federal protections for financial institutions serving state-sanctioned marijuana and hemp-related businesses. It prohibits federal regulators from penalizing banks solely for providing financial services to these state-compliant operations. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that proceeds from these state-legal businesses are not automatically considered unlawful proceeds under federal money laundering statutes. It also addresses mortgage underwriting and requires studies on diversity and inclusion within these sectors.

The Protecting Homeowners from Squatters Act aims to prevent squatters from gaining tenancy rights and mandates swift removal by law enforcement. This bill penalizes local governments that permit squatting by withholding federal community development funds. Furthermore, it cuts off federal mortgage support for properties located in areas that fail to comply with these anti-squatting regulations.

This resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, honoring the nearly 3,000 victims and recognizing the courage of all who responded. It expresses gratitude to first responders, service members, and the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families. Finally, it reaffirms the nation's commitment to defending freedom and ensuring the sacrifices of that day are never forgotten.

This bill condemns the People's Republic of China's new Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress as a tool for forced assimilation against ethnic and religious minorities. It highlights ongoing human rights abuses, including genocide in Xinjiang and cultural erasure in Tibet. The legislation urges sanctions against responsible officials and calls for international coordination to protect diaspora communities and religious autonomy.

The American Manufacturing Revitalization Exchange Program Act of 2026 establishes a temporary international workforce exchange program to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing sector. This program will send skilled U.S. workers to allied nations for hands-on training in strategically important manufacturing fields. The goal is to build expertise, share best practices, and develop a more skilled domestic workforce to fill critical labor gaps.

The Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2026 makes several key changes to Social Security. It temporarily taxes high earners above the current wage cap and modifies the benefit calculation formula to increase replacement rates for lower earners while adding a small component based on previously untaxed high earnings. Finally, the bill mandates that future cost-of-living adjustments will be based on a new index reflecting the spending patterns of elderly consumers.

The Support our Firefighters Act establishes paid rest and recuperation leave for federal wildland firefighters within the Forest Service and Department of the Interior. It also permanently waives overtime pay caps for these federal employees. Furthermore, the bill authorizes a limited transfer of funds between agency accounts to ensure continuity of base salary increases and associated premium pay for wildland firefighters.

This bill authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the collective heroism of the individuals who defended Bataan, Corregidor, and other locations in the Pacific theater during World War II. The medal honors the extraordinary sacrifice of U.S. service members and Filipino forces who fought and endured imprisonment by Imperial Japan. Following the presentation, the medal will be permanently displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. The legislation also allows for the production and sale of bronze duplicate medals.

The Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026 aims to boost participation, retention, and completion rates for high-need students in higher education. It authorizes competitive grants for eligible institutions to implement proven, evidence-based student success activities. The Act reserves funding specifically for Tribal Colleges and prioritizes grants for programs using the most rigorously evaluated reforms.

The Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act restricts federal agencies from relocating operations to states with restrictive abortion laws. It also provides federal employees with travel allowances and administrative leave to access out-of-state reproductive healthcare services. Furthermore, the bill prohibits using reproductive health decisions as a factor in security clearance determinations or other personnel actions.

This bill prevents the Secretary of Agriculture from closing any existing Forest Service research and development facility. Such closures are prohibited unless specifically authorized by a future Act of Congress.

The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act strengthens worker protections by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act to mandate pay transparency, guarantee timely final pay, and significantly increase penalties for wage theft. It also extends the statute of limitations for filing wage claims and establishes a federal grant program to support local efforts in preventing wage theft and assisting workers with recovery. Overall, the bill aims to ensure workers receive the full wages they are owed through stricter enforcement and greater accountability for employers.

The Stop Serial Litigation Act of 2026 aims to reform the recovery of attorney fees and costs when parties prevail against federal agencies. It tightens documentation requirements for fee applications and establishes annual caps of $300,000 on total awards for most organizations. Furthermore, the bill sets specific hourly rate ceilings for attorneys and expert witnesses in agency adjudications and civil actions against the government.

The Budgeting for a Better America Act fundamentally reforms the federal budget process by shifting to a two-year (biennial) cycle to promote stability and long-term planning. It also establishes a bipartisan commission tasked with developing a deficit-reduction plan that Congress must consider under fast-track procedures. Finally, the bill mandates greater transparency through required long-term financial reports and expanded participation in budget oversight.