Legislation

The Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act significantly amends existing law to provide broad immunity to the firearms industry from civil lawsuits related to the criminal or unlawful use of their products. This legislation mandates the immediate dismissal of pending lawsuits against the industry and establishes strict definitions and procedural hurdles for any claims attempting to use statutory exceptions. Furthermore, it preempts state and local laws that attempt to impose liability on manufacturers or sellers for harms resulting from criminal misuse of firearms.

The End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026 overhauls U.S. foreign assistance policy to make ending the global tuberculosis (TB) public health emergency a primary objective. It establishes aggressive 2030 targets for reducing TB incidence and mortality rates while prioritizing comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies worldwide. The Act mandates robust monitoring, reporting, and coordination efforts to ensure accountability and accelerate progress against all forms of TB until its expiration in 2033.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility at 2777 Logan Avenue in San Diego, California. The post office will now be known as the "Armando Rodriguez Post Office." This change will be reflected across all official records and documents.

The Piers Reinvestment Act expands federal infrastructure grant programs to specifically include funding for municipal pier improvements. This legislation increases the total authorized funding for these coastal infrastructure efforts from $\$300$ million to $\$500$ million. The goal is to support the strengthening and upgrading of municipal piers across the nation.

This Act establishes a temporary program to beautify and clean up public spaces across the District of Columbia through federal and local coordination. It also creates a temporary commission focused on recommending actions to improve public safety and enhance federal immigration enforcement within D.C. Both the beautification program and the commission will terminate on January 2, 2029.

The Critical Defense Ownership Review Act requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to review and approve certain acquisitions of major defense suppliers by investment companies that result in a 25% stake or control. This review assesses the impact on national security, the defense industrial base, and competition for DoD contracts. Additionally, the DoD must conduct a triennial review of all merger and acquisition activity involving major defense suppliers to assess its impact on the defense industrial base's health and supply chain.

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to pay legal settlements benefiting the President's personal or political interests. Instead, it redirects a specified amount of funds from the Treasury's general fund to support law enforcement through existing grant programs, including death benefits and hiring assistance.

The Drain the Swamp Act is a comprehensive bill designed to increase government accountability and reduce conflicts of interest across all three branches. Key provisions include banning senior officials from trading individual stocks, establishing term limits for Supreme Court justices, and implementing stricter ethics and financial disclosure rules for the President and Congress. The Act also seeks to reform elections by proposing a constitutional amendment to overturn *Citizens United* and establishing nonpartisan redistricting standards nationwide.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio. The building will now be known as the "Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building." This designation standardizes its name across all federal records and documents.

The Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026 affirms the fundamental right of individuals to travel across state lines to receive reproductive health care that is legal in the destination state. This bill prohibits any government or person from restricting, sanctioning, or discriminating against individuals who travel for such care or those who assist them. It preempts conflicting state laws and establishes robust federal enforcement mechanisms, including civil actions for individuals and the Attorney General, while removing common immunity defenses for violators.

The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act mandates immediate and accelerated construction of the border wall, significantly tightens asylum eligibility standards by raising the "credible fear" threshold, and severely restricts the use of immigration parole. The bill also requires comprehensive technology upgrades for border security, mandates specific staffing levels for Border Patrol, and increases penalties for visa overstays. Overall, it represents a sweeping legislative effort to enhance physical barriers, restrict entry pathways, and increase interior immigration enforcement.

The Romance Scam Prevention Act mandates that online dating services notify users who have corresponded with an account subsequently banned for fraud. These notifications must include warnings about potential scams and guidance on protecting personal financial information. This legislation establishes a national standard for these alerts, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.

The Biosecurity Smuggling Deterrence Act of 2026 establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences for federal crimes involving the smuggling or related false statements concerning biological agents or toxins. This legislation specifically targets offenses such as conspiracy, making false statements, and the act of smuggling biological materials into the U.S. The goal is to significantly deter the illegal importation of dangerous biological agents through strict sentencing guidelines.

The AI Bubble Transparency Act directs the Office of Financial Research to collect detailed data on how much financial companies are invested in or lending to the artificial intelligence sector. This information will be used to assess the potential risks AI-related debt and equity exposure poses to U.S. financial stability. The resulting public report will inform policy recommendations aimed at mitigating these emerging financial risks.

The American Innovation and Choice Online Act aims to curb anticompetitive practices by large "systemically important platforms." It prohibits these dominant online platforms from unfairly favoring their own products, misusing business user data, and imposing discriminatory terms that harm competition. The bill grants enforcement authority to the FTC and DOJ, establishes significant civil penalties for violations, and mandates expedited court proceedings for related antitrust lawsuits.

This act prohibits the use of federal funds to pay for legal settlements benefiting the President or for their personal/political gain. Instead, it redirects $1.776 billion from the Treasury to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to lower health care costs through the Medicaid program. The funding is specifically designated to reverse prior cuts made under Public Law 11921.

This Act establishes the Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program, managed by FEMA, to award grants to local governments for creating and sharing modern, technology-based maps of urban flood risk. The program aims to enhance risk assessment, provide structure-specific flood projections, and make this crucial information publicly available online to help communities minimize property damage. The pilot will select up to 12 local governments or their stormwater authorities over four years, with specific geographic and population tiers for selection.

The American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026 reasserts Congressional authority over immigration, restricting executive power to grant employment authorization and adjust nonimmigrant statuses. The bill significantly overhauls the H-1B visa program by imposing strict new labor certification requirements on employers, strengthening wage standards, and reducing the maximum duration of H-1B status. Furthermore, it eliminates the presumption against immigrant intent for H-1B applicants and expands enforcement powers against employers who violate the new provisions.

The Responsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026 establishes a comprehensive framework within the Department of Defense for developing and using autonomous weapon systems and AI capabilities. It mandates maximizing the use of AI while ensuring continuous, rigorous human oversight to comply with the laws of war and safety standards. The bill institutes a risk-based review system for all new systems before prototyping and fielding, and it explicitly prohibits using autonomy for initiating nuclear launches or certain domestic surveillance activities. Finally, it requires extensive testing, evaluation, and annual reporting to Congress on the implementation of these safeguards.

This bill revises the authorities of the Government Publishing Office (GPO) to modernize its operations, update how it sells publications, and establish comprehensive programs for preserving and providing free public access to all federal information. Key provisions include creating a permanent digital repository for government publications and streamlining GPO's internal management and procurement rules. Ultimately, the legislation aims to ensure all government information is cataloged, preserved, and accessible to the public in the most efficient, modern formats.