Legislation

This bill, the "Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2026," mandates that federal agencies adopt the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework for their AI systems. It directs NIST to develop comprehensive federal standards, guidelines, and minimum requirements for managing AI risks, authenticating synthetic content, and testing AI acquisitions across government operations. These standards must be consistent with the existing NIST AI Risk Management Framework and will be formally submitted for adoption once mature.

This bill, the "Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act," requires federal banking regulators to study how partnerships between banks and financial technology (fintech) companies can support new bank formation and community bank health. The study will also examine the impact of these collaborations on competition, innovation, and consumer protection. Additionally, the National Credit Union Administration is directed to conduct a similar study regarding credit union-fintech partnerships.

This resolution acknowledges the Black Women Best (BWB) framework, which seeks to empower and improve life for all through policies like guaranteed income, expanded tax credits, and equitable healthcare access. It supports centering the lived experiences of Black women in policymaking to ensure a more just future for everyone. The bill encourages using the BWB framework as a guideline for creating better public policies. Finally, it considers legislative proposals aimed at repairing historical disparities Black women face.

This bill, the "Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act," overhauls the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) hurricane hunter program. It mandates NOAA to acquire and maintain a dedicated fleet of 6 to 9 aircraft for essential hurricane reconnaissance and research missions. The legislation ensures the continuous collection and real-time sharing of critical weather data while authorizing significant funding for aircraft acquisition through fiscal year 2031.

This bill, the "State and Local Election Security Act of 2026," establishes a multi-year federal grant program to provide states with funding for improving election security and administration. The funds are intended to help modernize infrastructure, enhance efficiency, and respond to security threats for federal elections. The legislation also expands coverage of existing election laws to more U.S. territories and authorizes funding to support the Election Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center.

This bill establishes the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security to study and recommend reforms for the long-term financial health of both programs. The Commission is tasked with reporting to Congress within one year on topics including the impact of alternative inflation indexes and potential program sustainability measures. This 11-member body will be composed of appointees by the President and congressional leaders, including experts in Social Security and Medicare. The Commission will terminate 60 days after submitting its final report.

This bill impeaches Secretary of Education Linda M. McMahon for high crimes and misdemeanors related to her alleged unlawful transfer of departmental offices, willful non-compliance with federal law, and misleading Congress. The resolution cites her actions as a deliberate attempt to dismantle the Department of Education without congressional approval and a breach of her oath of office. These actions, including massive workforce reductions and the delayed disbursement of congressionally authorized funds, warrant her removal and disqualification from future office.

This bill, the Manufactured Housing Lending Act, mandates that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each establish a pilot program to purchase loans for manufactured homes classified as personal property. These programs must incorporate existing consumer lending protections and focus on homes in specific community settings. The goal is to facilitate financing for manufactured housing while ensuring prudent risk management and a reasonable, though reduced, return for the enterprises.

The Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026 comprehensively updates the role, duties, and professional requirements for chaplains across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including the Space Force. This legislation codifies extensive protections for chaplains to practice their ministry according to their sincerely held religious beliefs without fear of reprisal or censorship. Furthermore, it establishes new leadership structures within the chaplaincies and clarifies that violations of these protections are subject to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

This bill, the "Hire American Act," amends federal law to restrict employment in the Federal Government to only U.S. citizens or nationals. It mandates a strict verification process for all new federal employees to confirm their citizenship status. Limited exceptions are provided for specific temporary roles, such as emergency wildland firefighters or translators.

The Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act prohibits licensed healthcare providers and transplant hospitals from denying organ transplants or related services to qualified individuals solely because of a disability. This legislation mandates reasonable modifications, auxiliary aids, and consideration of a patient's support network to ensure equal access throughout the entire transplant process. Exceptions only apply if a physician determines the disability is medically significant to the transplant, or if accommodations fundamentally alter the service.

This bill, the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act, modernizes the hydropower licensing process under the Federal Power Act. It expands the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authority to impose conditions on licenses to ensure hydropower projects reasonably mitigate direct adverse effects on federal reservations and local fish populations.

The USDA Field Office Stability Act aims to prevent the closure or relocation of essential local USDA county and field offices, including those for the NRCS, FSA, and Rural Development. This bill ensures that critical agricultural services remain accessible to the public by maintaining current office locations and adequate staffing levels. Exceptions are made only for offices located very close to another office in the same state or for minor relocations within the same county.

The Better Care, Better Cost Act mandates that states must use performance data when automatically enrolling individuals into Medicaid managed care plans, replacing simple equitable distribution. States are required to develop a system to score managed care entities based on cost, outcomes, and satisfaction measures. This aims to ensure individuals are placed into higher-performing plans by default, with results reported annually starting in 2028.

This bill, the "PROTECT USA Act of 2026," prohibits U.S. entities integral to national interests from complying with foreign sustainability due diligence regulations, such as the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. It aims to shield vital American industries, including energy and manufacturing, from foreign laws that could hinder U.S. competitiveness and economic stability. The Act also prevents retaliatory actions against U.S. companies for adhering to this prohibition and establishes a hardship exemption process overseen by the President.

This bill, the REAL Butter Act, aims to ensure consumer choice by requiring clear and truthful labeling for butter alternatives created through non-agricultural synthesis. It mandates that products marketed as butter but made with synthesized milkfat must be labeled as "lab-created butter." This prevents misbranding by distinguishing these products from traditional butter defined under existing law.

This bill, the "Easy Access to Mail Act," restricts the U.S. Postal Service from switching existing single-family or townhouse neighborhoods to centralized mail delivery. For new developments, the USPS must secure approval from the relevant local or state government before implementing centralized delivery. Furthermore, the bill directs the Postal Regulatory Commission to prevent USPS policy changes that disproportionately harm vulnerable communities.

This bill, the "No 911 Family Left Behind Act of 2026," amends existing law to provide an additional lump sum "catch-up" payment for certain eligible victims of state-sponsored terrorism who previously missed out on a payment. The legislation directs the Special Master to notify eligible claimants and authorize a specific payment amount based on their original judgment. Payments must be made quickly using necessary funds appropriated from the Treasury.

This bill, the Public Access Protection Act, requires the Secretary of the Army to ensure that any final recommendation for a Corps of Engineers water resources development project includes a plan to maintain equivalent public access to existing recreational amenities. This plan must address how access to areas like parks and trails will be preserved during construction. The goal is to minimize disruption and ensure recreational opportunities continue throughout the project.

This bill aims to significantly improve the regulation of securities markets by increasing accountability and transparency at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It mandates rigorous cost-benefit analyses for new rules, strengthens congressional oversight through mandatory testimony, and requires independent reviews of the SEC's cybersecurity and rule effectiveness. Furthermore, the legislation streamlines audit oversight by dissolving the PCAOB and integrating its functions directly into the SEC.