Legislation

The TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2026 mandates that the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board protect national security as part of its fiduciary duty when managing the Thrift Savings Fund. The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to establish new regulations presuming non-compliance for investments in entities linked to prohibited foreign adversaries or certain shareholder votes. Furthermore, it explicitly prohibits TSP mutual fund window investments in entities based in the People's Republic of China.

The National Urgent Recruitment for Skilled Employees Visa Act of 2026, or NURSE Visa Act, significantly increases the annual availability of H-1C visas for nonimmigrant nurses from 500 to 20,000. This expansion aims to address critical nursing shortages by prioritizing placements in designated shortage areas. Additionally, the bill mandates that healthcare facilities petitioning for these visas must maintain a formal policy on provider-to-patient staffing ratios.

The Count the Crimes to Cut Act mandates a comprehensive accounting of all federal criminal offenses, both statutory and regulatory. It requires the Attorney General and numerous federal agencies to report detailed information on these crimes, including penalties and prosecution history. Finally, the bill mandates the creation of public, online indexes for all identified criminal offenses.

The Helping Our People Act of 2026 allows the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to withdraw funds from its permanent trust fund under an approved management plan. This legislation also clarifies that future federal laws will apply equally to the Tribe, ensuring continued partnership opportunities with the United States government.

The ABODE Act establishes a competitive grant program to fund the development or rehabilitation of highly energy-efficient and resilient affordable housing. Grants will be awarded to organizations to build or renovate homes for low-income households, prioritizing projects that reduce costs and increase accessibility. The Department of Housing and Urban Development will study the long-term savings generated by these improved housing standards.

The No Foreign NIL Funds Act prohibits U.S. colleges, student-athletes, and related groups from entering into Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements or other revenue-generating contracts with entities or nationals of designated foreign countries. This legislation aims to restrict foreign influence in collegiate athletics by banning financial relationships with countries outside of NATO allies, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. Covered entities must report solicitations from foreign interests, and non-compliant institutions risk losing federal student aid eligibility.

This Act prohibits the marketing and distribution of products falsely labeled as dietary supplements or those manufactured under the direction of debarred individuals. It strengthens FDA enforcement by allowing the refusal of entry for non-compliant imported products and authorizing the seizure of violative domestic products.

The Defend Rural Health Act of 2026 establishes stricter criteria for hospitals seeking rural geographic reclassification for Medicare payment purposes starting in late 2026. It limits eligibility to hospitals meeting specific designations like Rural Referral Center or Sole Community Hospital, and phases out existing reclassifications after 2029 unless new criteria are met. Furthermore, the bill prohibits hospitals from holding dual geographic classifications simultaneously for payment purposes.

The Meeting Demand for Organic Produce Act introduces a new option for organic producers to verify their soil or growing medium is free of prohibited substances through certified testing. This allows producers to meet a key organic requirement by confirming the absence of synthetic chemicals prior to planting. The bill mandates the USDA to develop standards for these new testing and verification methods.

The Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act redefines a "well-known seasoned issuer" by lowering the required market value threshold and removing the existing worldwide market value requirement. This change aims to expand the pool of eligible issuers under federal securities laws. Additionally, the bill mandates that the SEC annually report on withdrawn applications related to this issuer status.

The Student Loan Bond Expansion Act of 2026 aims to make it easier and more affordable for states to finance student loans. This bill achieves this by exempting qualified student loan bonds from federal volume caps and the Alternative Minimum Tax. These changes will apply to bonds issued after the date the law is enacted.

This bill establishes a new federal crime prohibiting state and local government officials from intentionally interfering with federal immigration enforcement efforts. Specifically, it criminalizes policies or actions that shield aliens from federal authorities or restrict cooperation with immigration agencies. Violators face significant federal penalties, including imprisonment, which can extend to life if the interference leads to death.

This bill establishes the **Older Workers Bureau** within the Department of Labor to address the unique challenges faced by workers aged 55 and older. The Bureau will investigate issues like age discrimination, access to training, and retirement security. It is tasked with developing policy recommendations and administering research and anti-ageism grant programs to promote productive employment opportunities for older Americans.

This bill amends the Passport Act to authorize certain public libraries to serve as official passport acceptance facilities. If authorized, these libraries can collect and retain the execution fee for processing passport applications. This measure expands the network of locations where the public can apply for a U.S. passport.

The U.S. Farmworker Protection Act aims to address the rapid growth of the H-2A agricultural guestworker program, which Congress finds threatens U.S. farmworker wages and employment. This bill establishes an annual cap of 400,000 H-2A worker certifications per fiscal year. However, any positions filled by workers represented by a certified bargaining representative (union) will not count toward this annual limit.

The ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act establishes a civil remedy allowing individuals to sue the U.S. government for monetary damages when ICE or CBP officers violate their constitutional or legal rights. This liability applies even if the officer was not following official policy. The bill aims to hold the government financially accountable for misconduct such as racial profiling and unreasonable searches by these agencies.

This bill, the Terminate Unaccountable Spending, Abuse, Deception, and Fraud Act, proposes the immediate termination of the United States African Development Foundation. It repeals the foundational act establishing the Foundation and makes necessary conforming amendments across existing federal laws.

The Stopping Transfers of Public Funds Abroad Act prohibits individuals receiving federal public assistance from sending remittance transfers while on benefits. Applicants must sign a declaration under penalty of perjury affirming they will not send such transfers. Violators face a significant penalty of a $100,000 fine.

This bill, the "Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act," exempts recipients of the Purple Heart and Medal of Honor from paying standard U.S. passport fees. It directs the State Department to coordinate with the Department of Defense to establish verification procedures for these eligible applicants.

The Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act ensures that Federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) receive the full 340B discounted price for drugs at the point of purchase. This legislation prohibits manufacturers from requiring FQHCs to pay more than the established ceiling price upfront, regardless of any later rebates or reimbursements. The goal is to guarantee immediate, upfront savings for these vital health centers.