Legislation

The Home Equity Lending Integrity Act formally defines "home equity investment loan" within federal lending law. It directs the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to apply existing civil liability rules for Truth in Lending Act violations to these specific types of loans. This legislation codifies current regulatory practice without altering how the Act is administered.

This Act establishes "AI Innovation Labs" within major financial regulatory agencies to allow regulated entities to test innovative financial products using artificial intelligence. Companies can apply for temporary waivers or modifications to existing regulations in exchange for following an approved alternative compliance strategy. The goal is to foster AI innovation in finance while ensuring consumer protection, market stability, and managing associated risks. Agencies must review applications within 120 days and submit annual reports on project outcomes.

This Act encourages colleges and universities to adopt comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention plans. It directs the Department of Education to develop and distribute evidence-based model plans to guide these voluntary efforts. The legislation also mandates the provision of technical assistance to schools interested in implementing these plans.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude micro-grants received for food security projects from gross income. Specifically, it ensures that financial assistance provided under the existing micro-grants for food security program is not treated as taxable income for eligible entities. This change supports organizations working to increase access to healthy food in underserved communities.

This act, the Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act, establishes a minimum 15-day notification period for individuals receiving emergency medical care outside of the Indian Health Service (IHS). It amends existing law to standardize the timeframe for reporting such emergency treatments or admissions to the IHS. Exceptions to this new minimum notification period remain for elderly or disabled Indians.

This bill, the "Free to Exit Administrative Tribunals Act" (FEAT Act), allows certain parties involved in specific Department of the Interior administrative proceedings to transfer their case to a federal district court. Once transferred, the district court will review the matter *de novo*, meaning they will examine the case from the beginning without deference to the agency's prior decision. This provides an expedited path for resolution outside of the Department of the Interior's internal appeals process.

The Land of the Free Act of 2026 proposes to amend immigration law by eliminating the provision that makes non-citizens deportable for engaging in activities aimed at overthrowing the U.S. government through force or violence. This bill specifically repeals the section of the Immigration and Nationality Act that lists this as a ground for removal.

The Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings From Politics Act aims to refocus corporate disclosures and investment decisions strictly on **pecuniary (financial) factors** to protect investor savings. The bill mandates the registration and regulation of **proxy advisory firms**, restricts automatic proxy voting ("robovoting"), and imposes new **fiduciary reporting duties** on large institutional managers regarding their proxy voting rationale. Furthermore, it establishes a **Public Company Advisory Committee** to advise the SEC and directs studies on the impact of foreign sustainability mandates and the proxy process.

The Prioritizing American Talent Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using funds to process or approve work authorizations for foreign students on F or M visas, unless explicitly permitted by Congress. The bill also mandates the rescission of any unspent fees collected specifically for these unauthorized student work applications. This measure aims to restrict employment authorization for foreign students funded by existing immigration fee accounts.

The Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025 grants federal appellate and district court judges the discretion to permit public photographing, recording, and broadcasting of court proceedings. This authority is subject to due process considerations and includes mandatory protections for vulnerable witnesses, such as the right to remain unrecognizable. The Act also prohibits all media coverage of jurors and the jury selection process.

The CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2026 permanently extends the VA's authority to accept donated facilities and related improvements, updating the criteria for acceptance to align with identified departmental needs. Additionally, the bill authorizes the VA Secretary to accept donations for minor construction projects, maintenance, or construction services. All accepted donations must meet specific criteria and be governed by a formal agreement to ensure project quality and benefit to veterans.

This resolution designates June 23, 2026, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day." The day aims to memorialize victims of dangerous social media experiences and raise awareness about the serious harms associated with online platforms. It encourages remembrance ceremonies, educational events, and collaborative efforts to promote digital well-being and online safety.

This bill mandates key financial regulatory agencies to assess their current technology systems and procurement processes to ensure effective, real-time supervision of financial institutions. The agencies must then submit joint, periodic reports to Congress detailing their technological capabilities, procurement hurdles, and plans for modernization. The goal is to upgrade supervisory technology to keep pace with the digital age and emerging risks, such as the adoption of AI by financial firms.

This Act establishes the nonregulatory Connecticut River Watershed Partnership program to coordinate restoration and protection activities across the five-state region. It also creates a voluntary grant program to fund projects focused on habitat restoration, water quality improvement, and community resilience. The legislation emphasizes collaboration with federal, state, Tribal, and local partners, with special consideration for environmental justice communities. Funding is authorized through 2030 to support these coordinated conservation efforts.

This bill aims to accelerate energy infrastructure development by establishing strict federal permitting timelines and limiting government delays for approved projects. It also modernizes hardrock mining regulations to allow for more flexible waste disposal sites while funding abandoned mine cleanup. Finally, the legislation streamlines the process for developing geothermal energy on federal lands through reduced red tape and updated royalty structures.

The PFAS Alternatives Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish grant programs for researching and developing next-generation firefighter turnout gear that is free of harmful PFAS chemicals. These grants will support the creation of safer protective clothing and the development of training programs for first responders on its proper use and decontamination. The ultimate goal is to prevent occupational illness and injury among firefighters by advancing safer alternatives.

The Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2026 aims to boost U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and job preservation by updating foreign-trade zone operations. This legislation specifically allows certain goods manufactured or processed within these zones to enter the U.S. duty-free. It directs Customs and Border Protection to implement these new tariff rules promptly.

The Price Stability Act of 2026 fundamentally alters the Federal Reserve's mission by removing the mandate to pursue maximum employment. This legislation restructures the Federal Reserve's statutory goal to focus exclusively on maintaining stable prices.

The Slash the Pentagon Act establishes a strict spending cap of \$750 billion for the national defense budget in fiscal year 2027. This legislation mandates that total defense appropriations cannot exceed this limit for that year. Importantly, any required reductions must exclude funding for the Defense Health Program and military personnel accounts.

The AI PLAN Act directs key federal agencies to develop a strategy to counter the national and economic security risks posed by adversarial actors using artificial intelligence for financial crimes. This involves submitting annual reports detailing current and needed resources, interagency coordination, and public-private partnerships. The bill also mandates follow-up recommendations for legislative action and best practices to mitigate these evolving AI-driven threats.