Legislation

The Stop the Doxx Act establishes a federal crime for knowingly publishing the personal information of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges—and their immediate family members—with the intent to threaten or intimidate them. This legislation creates significant criminal penalties and allows victims to pursue civil lawsuits against offenders. Additionally, the bill mandates the Attorney General to create and provide free, comprehensive training for public servants on protecting their personal information online.

The CHILD Labor Act significantly strengthens protections against child labor by expanding the definition of oppressive child labor and requiring updated regulations for hazardous work under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It enhances enforcement through supply chain accountability, extended "hot goods" restrictions, liability for successor businesses, and increased civil and criminal penalties for violations. Furthermore, the Act imposes strict child labor requirements on federal contractors and recipients of federal financial assistance.

This Act directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive study evaluating existing federal cybersecurity assistance available to small businesses. The study will assess the effectiveness, awareness, and coordination of current federal programs designed to help small businesses identify risks, prepare for, and recover from cyberattacks. The resulting report will include recommendations for improving these federal resources.

The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the right of individuals eligible for long-term services and supports (LTSS) to live in the most integrated community setting possible. It prohibits discrimination by public entities and insurers against those who qualify for institutional placement but desire community-based services. The Act mandates comprehensive planning, self-evaluation, and enforcement mechanisms to speed up the transition of individuals out of institutions and ensure maximum control over their supports.

The Stop Scamming Americans Act mandates the State Department to develop specialized training for diplomatic staff stationed in countries with high levels of online scams targeting Americans. This training will focus on understanding transnational scam syndicates, associated human trafficking, and foreign government involvement. The goal is to equip diplomats with the tools to identify, prevent, and respond to these criminal activities.

The American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026 aims to secure U.S. drone supply chains by requiring law enforcement agencies to phase out drones from covered foreign countries to remain eligible for federal grants. The bill establishes a buyback program for existing foreign-sourced drones and funds new grants for agencies to purchase secure, non-foreign drones. Furthermore, it authorizes significant funding to boost domestic U.S. manufacturing facilities capable of producing defense-adaptable unmanned aircraft systems.

The Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026 mandates studies to improve education at Bureau-funded and tribally controlled schools. These studies will focus on the resources needed to offer competitive staff salaries and ensure high-quality education for students. Additionally, the Act requires an examination of potential revenue sources to align the funding, resources, and salaries of Bureau of Indian Education schools with other school systems. A key component includes updating the Indian School Equalization Formula to ensure equitable and adequate funding.

This Act establishes the Office of Social Connection Policy within the Executive Office of the President to address the national epidemic of loneliness and social isolation. The Office will create and maintain a government-wide National Strategy on Social Connection to strengthen community bonds. It also creates an intergovernmental Advisory Council to assess progress, coordinate federal efforts, and issue national guidelines on improving social connection.

This bill authorizes a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor the American individuals and organizations who actively rescued and aided Jews and other refugees during the Holocaust. The medal recognizes their dangerous and vital efforts that saved tens of thousands of lives from Nazi persecution. Following the award ceremony, the medal will be housed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for display and research. Bronze duplicate medals will also be made available for purchase.

The Farmers’ Market Local Revitalization Act of 2026 significantly increases funding and modernizes nutrition programs for seniors and low-income families accessing farmers' markets. It enhances benefits, supports a transition to electronic payment systems, and mandates a study to streamline benefits across federal nutrition programs. The bill aims to boost market opportunities for local farmers while improving equitable access to fresh food for vulnerable populations.

The LIFT the BAR Act repeals decades-old restrictions that barred many lawfully present noncitizens from accessing essential federal public benefits. This legislation restores eligibility for programs like SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and housing assistance for qualified noncitizens. The bill also updates terminology, replacing "alien" with "noncitizen" throughout relevant statutes.

The Open Meetings Act of 2026 mandates increased transparency for meetings of federal judicial conferences and councils. This legislation requires these bodies to provide the public with advance notice and free, accessible live audio streaming of their proceedings. Archives of these meetings must also be made publicly available shortly after they occur, with specific exceptions for legally or sensitively confidential discussions.

The COVID-19 Commuter Benefits Distribution Act addresses how certain one-time payments from employer-sponsored commuter benefit accounts are taxed. This bill specifies that a one-time qualified payment, up to the account's highest balance during a defined period, will be treated as taxable income to the employee. Furthermore, this payment will not affect the tax-free status of other regular distributions from the account.

The Small Farm Conservation Act establishes a dedicated Small Farm EQIP subprogram to provide enhanced financial and technical conservation assistance to small-scale agricultural producers. This subprogram mandates minimum payments, offers increased incentives for soil health management on smaller farms, and reserves significant funding for tailored support. It aims to streamline the application process and ensure equitable access for historically underserved groups, including beginning and limited-resource farmers.

The PASTEUR Act of 2026 aims to combat antimicrobial resistance by creating a novel federal subscription contract program to ensure the availability of critical new antibiotics. This program will provide substantial annual payments to drug sponsors in exchange for guaranteed access to their life-saving medicines. The Act also establishes an advisory group, funds grants for antimicrobial stewardship in healthcare settings, and enhances national surveillance of resistance data.

The Keep Kids in School Act establishes a federal grant program administered by the Department of Education to help states and local school districts reduce chronic absenteeism. Funds are intended to support evidence-based interventions, such as hiring support staff or improving transportation, to foster safer learning environments. The bill also mandates a study by the Comptroller General on the causes and effective solutions for chronic absenteeism.

This joint resolution disapproves a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule that would have implemented prior authorization for certain Medicare services under the WISeR model. The rule aimed to reduce wasteful spending by requiring pre-approval for specific procedures. Due to this congressional disapproval, the CMS rule will not take effect.

This resolution expresses support for designating **July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day**. It honors the critical and often dangerous work these individuals perform to maintain the nation's electric grid, especially during emergencies. The day also commemorates the anniversary of the first IBEW president's line-of-duty death while restoring power.

Tristan's Law establishes a federal grant program to enhance the safety of children around frozen dessert trucks. States become eligible for these grants by implementing laws that require these trucks to be equipped with specific safety features, such as specialized signal lamps and stop signal arms. The bill also mandates a Department of Transportation study on pedestrian injuries involving these trucks and the feasibility of further safety measures.

This Act restricts U.S. nonmilitary foreign assistance from supporting organizations that promote abortion, gender ideology, or discriminatory equity ideology. It places specific requirements on foreign and domestic organizations receiving these funds to ensure separation from prohibited activities. The bill also includes narrow exceptions for life-saving medical situations and allows the Secretary of State to waive provisions for national security interests.