Legislation

This bill, the Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2026, aims to authorize high-priority research and extension grants focused on natural climate solutions. These grants will support land management practices across agricultural lands, forests, and wetlands that effectively store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The funding will also encourage the incorporation of traditional ecological knowledge and practices that enhance biodiversity and resilience.

This Act, the "Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026," restricts the use of Army funds from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to deactivate or reduce the capabilities of Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs). It also mandates the Army to reinstate any ECABs deactivated prior to the bill's enactment. The legislation authorizes specific funding for ECAB aircraft operations and training for FY 2027.

The CHIPS Training in America Act of 2026 aims to bolster the domestic semiconductor workforce through targeted education and training initiatives. It establishes a competitive grant program to fund workforce development programs at eligible institutions in semiconductor-related fields. Furthermore, the bill mandates the creation of a national strategy for microelectronics workforce development and centralizes information via a single, publicly accessible online clearinghouse.

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study the safety and airworthiness of certain smaller aircraft (10-19 seats, certified under Part 23 since 2017) for use in scheduled commercial air service under the stricter Part 121 regulations. The study must consider the economic impact on small community air service and review international regulatory approaches. The FAA must report its findings to Congress upon completion.

This proposed constitutional amendment seeks to repeal the Seventeenth Amendment, thereby eliminating the direct popular election of U.S. Senators. If ratified, it would restore the original method of senatorial selection by state legislatures. Sitting Senators would complete their current terms under the existing rules.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Wai'anae, Hawai'i. The building will now be known as the "U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building." This designation applies to all official records and references to the facility.

This bill officially elects Representative Gallagher to three standing committees of the House of Representatives: Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, and Transportation and Infrastructure.

This bill, the District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act, changes how judges for D.C. courts are appointed by removing the Senate's role in confirmation. It grants the President the authority to directly appoint judges from a list provided by the Judicial Nomination Commission, which can appoint a judge itself if the President delays action. Furthermore, Congress is given a 30-day window to block any appointment through a joint resolution of disapproval.

The Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act requires states to incorporate legal counseling and address specific legal issues—such as housing, education, and family connections—into case planning for youth transitioning out of foster care. This bill amends the Chafee Foster Care Program to mandate access to legal services as a core component of support for these young adults. States must certify their compliance with these new requirements one year after the bill's enactment.

This bill, the Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act, proposes amending the Fair Labor Standards Act to exempt certain employees who primarily work in outdoor recreational outfitting or guiding services. This exemption would remove them from federal minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. The exemption applies only if the employer's main business is also providing these outdoor services.

This resolution supports designating a "National Learn to Swim Week" beginning on the fourth Sunday in June to raise awareness about water safety. It emphasizes that learning to swim is a lifesaving skill that significantly reduces the risk of drowning, which is a leading cause of death for young children. The bill encourages federal, state, and local efforts to promote and expand access to affordable swimming lessons for all Americans.

This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop best practices, standards, and methodologies for accurately measuring the energy and water consumption of data centers, with a special focus on AI workloads. The legislation also mandates a study on data availability to improve energy demand forecasting capabilities for these facilities. The goal is to enhance measurement accuracy and promote standardized data sharing among stakeholders.

The GRACE for Military Survivors Act extends the window for military survivors to contribute death benefits to a Roth IRA or Coverdell education savings account from one year to three years. This change applies to benefits received on or after the date of enactment, and retroactively covers benefits received since October 7, 2001. This provides survivors with more time to utilize these tax-advantaged savings options.

This bill, the Governors Right to Inspect Act of 2026, authorizes state Governors or their designees to conduct unannounced health and safety inspections of all immigration detention facilities within their state borders. These inspections are strictly limited to observing and documenting health and safety conditions, explicitly prohibiting interference with federal enforcement operations. Governors may submit optional reports on their findings to Congress, which mandates a public response and corrective action plan from the Department of Homeland Security.

This bill, the "Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act," establishes a streamlined and expedited process for the End-User Review Committee to consider and vote on changes to the Entity List. It mandates a 30-day timeline for the Committee to decide on proposals for adding, removing, or modifying entities subject to export restrictions. The legislation also clarifies the criteria for adding entities based on national security interests and establishes a default policy of license denial for transactions involving newly added parties.

The INVEST Act mandates that all federal agencies must identify and sell their equity stakes in private, for-profit companies. Proceeds from these liquidations must be directed to the U.S. Treasury to directly reduce the national debt. This process requires agencies to divest all covered investments within eight years of enactment or acquisition.

This bill, the Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act, aims to prevent the executive branch from indefinitely or broadly suspending the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. It reaffirms that only Congress can halt the entire program, while allowing for narrowly tailored, temporary, or country-specific restrictions under strict transparency and notification requirements. The Act protects eligible visa selectees from losing their opportunities due to unexplained administrative pauses.

This bill, the **Venezuela Democratic Transition Act**, directs the Secretary of State to develop a strategy supporting free and fair elections in Venezuela. It also mandates the imposition of sanctions, including asset blocking and visa restrictions, on Venezuelan individuals complicit in gross human rights violations. The legislation affirms U.S. support for Venezuela's democratic opposition and legitimate President-elect.

This bill, the FIRE SMART Act of 2026, requires the EPA to immediately expand the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) program. The expansion specifically directs funding toward water infrastructure projects that aid in wildfire suppression for rural communities at high risk from fire. The EPA must prioritize projects that benefit both drinking water quality and fire safety in these vulnerable areas.

This bill establishes the "Advancing Next-Generation Genetic Learning for Effective Resource Strategy Act" to create a grant program for incorporating environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring into sport fish surveys. Administered by the Secretary of the Interior, these grants will help eligible entities expand the scale and frequency of monitoring to improve data accuracy for fisheries management and conservation. The program is authorized to receive $4 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2033.