Legislation

This resolution expresses support for designating June 28, 2026, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day." The day aims to celebrate the community's role in supporting cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. It encourages nationwide efforts to offer help, build compassionate communities, and remove barriers to cancer care.

This resolution mandates the House of Representatives immediately consider a bill that explicitly prohibits the use of federal funds or action to invade NATO member countries and territories. It streamlines the legislative process for this bill by waiving standard procedural hurdles and setting specific debate parameters. The measure ensures a swift path for the House to pass and send this prohibition to the Senate.

This resolution expresses support for designating June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day." The goal is to raise public understanding and reduce the stigma surrounding post-traumatic stress, particularly among veterans. By promoting awareness, the bill seeks to encourage timely treatment for those suffering from this often-untreated condition.

This resolution supports the designation of "National Tire Safety Week" from June 29 to July 4, 2026, to promote essential tire safety education across the United States. It emphasizes that regular tire maintenance, such as checking pressure and tread depth, is crucial for preventing crashes and saving lives. The bill encourages all Americans to participate in educational activities during this week to improve road safety.

The Next Generation Shipping Act establishes a federal program to fund research, development, and deployment of zero-emission and clean alternative fuel vessels and supporting infrastructure. This initiative prioritizes projects that advance maritime decarbonization, ensure strong labor standards, and benefit environmental justice communities. The Act also creates an Advisory Committee to guide the program, focusing on identifying technology needs and evaluating progress toward cleaner shipping. Notably, the legislation explicitly prohibits funding for any automated vessel technologies.

The End EPA Abuse Act of 2026 aims to significantly limit the regulatory authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This bill amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the EPA from issuing regulations that restrict vehicle sales, mandate fuel-switching at power plants, or reduce electric grid reliability. It also bars the EPA from requiring the use of technologies deemed commercially unavailable, cost-prohibitive without subsidies, or otherwise infeasible.

The Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act strengthens penalties for tax preparers who improperly alter filed documents, including administrative requests. It also clarifies that the IRS's unlimited assessment period for fraud only applies when the taxpayer, not just the preparer, commits the fraud. This legislation aims to increase accountability for dishonest tax preparers and protect taxpayers.

The Global Climate Resilience Act of 2026 establishes a program allowing the President to reduce or restructure debt for vulnerable, democratically governed countries in exchange for their commitment to invest those freed resources in climate resilience activities. The bill also directs the U.S. to advocate within international financial institutions for similar debt relief and supports the creation of a parametric international climate insurance program at the World Bank for immediate disaster payouts. This legislation aims to bolster climate adaptation and disaster recovery in nations most affected by extreme weather and slow-onset climate disasters.

The Public Service Accountability Act restricts federal officials, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading specific financial assets defined as "covered investments." Covered individuals must divest existing prohibited investments within strict deadlines or face significant financial penalties. This legislation aims to prevent conflicts of interest by limiting the financial activities of high-ranking government personnel.

The AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026 establishes a Treasury Department pilot program to test the use of artificial intelligence for detecting tax fraud, focusing on identity theft and improper claims. This program will run for 18 to 24 months to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of AI in identifying inaccurate tax filings. Following the pilot, a report will be submitted to Congress detailing the program's success in linking fraud to improper refunds and recovered funds.

The People Over Poison Act clarifies that federal law does not prevent individuals from filing state tort claims against pesticide manufacturers for damages related to improper labeling or packaging. This ensures that people injured by defective pesticide labeling or packaging can still seek justice through state courts. The bill specifically preserves the right to sue for personal or property damage under existing state laws.

This act amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to revise eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It prohibits individuals from receiving SNAP benefits unless they are a lawfully admitted permanent resident who has resided in the U.S. for a minimum of 10 years following their admission.

The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act aims to provide greater financial relief to individuals who have suffered losses due to theft, fraud, or deceit. This legislation removes limitations on personal casualty loss deductions and offers taxpayers new options for when to claim theft loss deductions. It also creates exceptions to early withdrawal penalties for retirement accounts used to cover fraud-related losses.

The Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026 mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services establish an agreement for sharing health care data. This collaboration aims to prevent improper or duplicate billing by allowing both agencies reciprocal access to information on veterans concurrently receiving care through the VA and Medicare/Medicaid. The Act requires regular reporting to Congress on the effectiveness of this data sharing in combating healthcare fraud.

The Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate to participate as an *amicus curiae* (friend of the court) in federal tax cases. This allows the Advocate to present views on issues that broadly affect taxpayer rights, especially those outlined in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Federal courts are required to grant the Advocate's application to appear for this purpose.

This bill directs the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Bonnie Eloise Rush Milam. The medal recognizes her distinguished service to U.S. Armed Forces through founding and leading the Melody Maids, an all-girls singing group that performed for troops during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The legislation also authorizes the production and sale of bronze duplicate medals.

The SMOOTH Payments Act aims to make healthcare costs more manageable by requiring health insurance providers to offer at least one plan that allows enrollees to pay all cost-sharing in capped monthly installments or at $0 upfront. If an insurer fails to offer such a plan, none of their plans will qualify for premium tax credits starting in 2027. This legislation seeks to reduce immediate financial burdens for qualified health plan enrollees.

This bill postpones tax deadlines for American nationals who are wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, as well as for their spouses. It ensures that the time spent detained does not count against deadlines for filing returns or paying taxes, and stops the accrual of associated interest and penalties. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a program to refund or abate penalties and interest already paid by eligible individuals for tax periods covering the detention.

The Saving FACE Act of 2026 redefines federal law concerning access obstruction, removing criminal penalties for blocking access to abortion services. This bill shifts the focus of the law to protect access to churches, renaming the offense to "Freedom of access to church entrances." It also inserts a federal definition of "abortion" and explicitly excludes abortion services from the category of protected medical services under this statute.

The State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act establishes a federal grant program administered by the Attorney General to help states and tribal governments develop, improve, or evaluate their firearms dealer licensing programs. Eligible applicants must already have a law in place requiring state or tribal licensing for firearms dealers, which includes specific standards for application, inspection, and enforcement. Grant recipients must report annually on their licensing activities, and the Attorney General will report findings to Congress.