Legislation

This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop best practices, standards, and methodologies for accurately measuring the energy and water consumption of data centers, with a special focus on AI workloads. The legislation also mandates a study on data availability to improve energy demand forecasting capabilities for these facilities. The goal is to enhance measurement accuracy and promote standardized data sharing among stakeholders.

The GRACE for Military Survivors Act extends the window for military survivors to contribute death benefits to a Roth IRA or Coverdell education savings account from one year to three years. This change applies to benefits received on or after the date of enactment, and retroactively covers benefits received since October 7, 2001. This provides survivors with more time to utilize these tax-advantaged savings options.

This bill, the Governors Right to Inspect Act of 2026, authorizes state Governors or their designees to conduct unannounced health and safety inspections of all immigration detention facilities within their state borders. These inspections are strictly limited to observing and documenting health and safety conditions, explicitly prohibiting interference with federal enforcement operations. Governors may submit optional reports on their findings to Congress, which mandates a public response and corrective action plan from the Department of Homeland Security.

This bill, the "Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act," establishes a streamlined and expedited process for the End-User Review Committee to consider and vote on changes to the Entity List. It mandates a 30-day timeline for the Committee to decide on proposals for adding, removing, or modifying entities subject to export restrictions. The legislation also clarifies the criteria for adding entities based on national security interests and establishes a default policy of license denial for transactions involving newly added parties.

The INVEST Act mandates that all federal agencies must identify and sell their equity stakes in private, for-profit companies. Proceeds from these liquidations must be directed to the U.S. Treasury to directly reduce the national debt. This process requires agencies to divest all covered investments within eight years of enactment or acquisition.

This bill, the Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act, aims to prevent the executive branch from indefinitely or broadly suspending the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. It reaffirms that only Congress can halt the entire program, while allowing for narrowly tailored, temporary, or country-specific restrictions under strict transparency and notification requirements. The Act protects eligible visa selectees from losing their opportunities due to unexplained administrative pauses.

This bill, the **Venezuela Democratic Transition Act**, directs the Secretary of State to develop a strategy supporting free and fair elections in Venezuela. It also mandates the imposition of sanctions, including asset blocking and visa restrictions, on Venezuelan individuals complicit in gross human rights violations. The legislation affirms U.S. support for Venezuela's democratic opposition and legitimate President-elect.

This bill, the FIRE SMART Act of 2026, requires the EPA to immediately expand the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) program. The expansion specifically directs funding toward water infrastructure projects that aid in wildfire suppression for rural communities at high risk from fire. The EPA must prioritize projects that benefit both drinking water quality and fire safety in these vulnerable areas.

This bill establishes the "Advancing Next-Generation Genetic Learning for Effective Resource Strategy Act" to create a grant program for incorporating environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring into sport fish surveys. Administered by the Secretary of the Interior, these grants will help eligible entities expand the scale and frequency of monitoring to improve data accuracy for fisheries management and conservation. The program is authorized to receive $4 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2033.

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.