Legislation

This bill, the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act, modernizes the hydropower licensing process under the Federal Power Act. It expands the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authority to impose conditions on licenses to ensure hydropower projects reasonably mitigate direct adverse effects on federal reservations and local fish populations.

The USDA Field Office Stability Act aims to prevent the closure or relocation of essential local USDA county and field offices, including those for the NRCS, FSA, and Rural Development. This bill ensures that critical agricultural services remain accessible to the public by maintaining current office locations and adequate staffing levels. Exceptions are made only for offices located very close to another office in the same state or for minor relocations within the same county.

The Better Care, Better Cost Act mandates that states must use performance data when automatically enrolling individuals into Medicaid managed care plans, replacing simple equitable distribution. States are required to develop a system to score managed care entities based on cost, outcomes, and satisfaction measures. This aims to ensure individuals are placed into higher-performing plans by default, with results reported annually starting in 2028.

This bill, the "PROTECT USA Act of 2026," prohibits U.S. entities integral to national interests from complying with foreign sustainability due diligence regulations, such as the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. It aims to shield vital American industries, including energy and manufacturing, from foreign laws that could hinder U.S. competitiveness and economic stability. The Act also prevents retaliatory actions against U.S. companies for adhering to this prohibition and establishes a hardship exemption process overseen by the President.

This bill, the REAL Butter Act, aims to ensure consumer choice by requiring clear and truthful labeling for butter alternatives created through non-agricultural synthesis. It mandates that products marketed as butter but made with synthesized milkfat must be labeled as "lab-created butter." This prevents misbranding by distinguishing these products from traditional butter defined under existing law.

This bill, the "Easy Access to Mail Act," restricts the U.S. Postal Service from switching existing single-family or townhouse neighborhoods to centralized mail delivery. For new developments, the USPS must secure approval from the relevant local or state government before implementing centralized delivery. Furthermore, the bill directs the Postal Regulatory Commission to prevent USPS policy changes that disproportionately harm vulnerable communities.

This bill, the "No 911 Family Left Behind Act of 2026," amends existing law to provide an additional lump sum "catch-up" payment for certain eligible victims of state-sponsored terrorism who previously missed out on a payment. The legislation directs the Special Master to notify eligible claimants and authorize a specific payment amount based on their original judgment. Payments must be made quickly using necessary funds appropriated from the Treasury.

This bill, the Public Access Protection Act, requires the Secretary of the Army to ensure that any final recommendation for a Corps of Engineers water resources development project includes a plan to maintain equivalent public access to existing recreational amenities. This plan must address how access to areas like parks and trails will be preserved during construction. The goal is to minimize disruption and ensure recreational opportunities continue throughout the project.

This bill aims to significantly improve the regulation of securities markets by increasing accountability and transparency at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It mandates rigorous cost-benefit analyses for new rules, strengthens congressional oversight through mandatory testimony, and requires independent reviews of the SEC's cybersecurity and rule effectiveness. Furthermore, the legislation streamlines audit oversight by dissolving the PCAOB and integrating its functions directly into the SEC.

This bill, the "Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act of 2026," establishes a process for replacing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen through identity theft or skimming. It directs the USDA to create regulations for benefit reissuance and mandates federal cost-sharing to help states transition to more secure, chip-enabled EBT cards. The legislation also requires regular reporting on the status and impact of these security measures.

This bill, the "Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026," officially designates a specific section of International Place Northwest in Washington, D.C., as "Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard." The legislation also renames a specific building address on that street to reflect the new designation. Finally, it mandates the installation of street signs marking the newly named boulevard.

The Affordable Homes for Veterans Act of 2026 establishes a mandatory 45-day processing timeline for all applications to assume a VA-guaranteed home loan. This legislation also requires the VA Inspector General to assess loan servicer compliance with this new deadline and report findings to Congress. The bill aims to ensure timely and equitable processing for veterans utilizing loan assumption benefits.

This bill, the Grocery Affordability Act, establishes a new federal tax credit to incentivize the building or renovation of grocery stores in designated food deserts. The credit offers 30% of the cost for new construction or qualified renovations, capped at $500,000 annually per taxpayer. Eligibility is based on strict distance and economic criteria defining a food desert, ensuring the benefit targets underserved communities.

This bill, the "Stephen Wira ABLE Act," amends the existing ABLE Act to increase the amount of funds in an ABLE account that are excluded when determining eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Specifically, it raises the resource exclusion threshold from $\$100,000$ to $\$150,000$ starting in 2026, with future adjustments indexed to inflation. This change aims to allow individuals with disabilities to save more without jeopardizing their SSI benefits.

The "Protecting Americas Herds Act" establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. This program is designed to help cooperative extension services prepare for and respond to New World screwworm outbreaks. Funds will support training, livestock inspections, producer education, and technical assistance to prevent and manage infestations. Priority will be given to areas facing a heightened risk of introduction or spread.

This bill establishes an office within the Department of Health and Human Services to address mental health needs in communities affected by federal immigration enforcement actions. The office will provide direct mental health services, issue grants, and develop resources for individuals experiencing fear-based trauma. Crucially, any data collected by this office is strictly prohibited from being shared with immigration enforcement agencies.

This bill, the "Find Our Families Act of 2026," mandates the creation of a public, online detainee locator system for individuals in CBP and ICE custody, accessible in multiple languages. It requires timely posting of custody and location information, along with new notification requirements for medical transfers to family members. Additionally, the bill requires the public reporting of detailed information regarding CBP arrests and ongoing enforcement operations.

This bill, the "Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2026," strengthens protections against disability discrimination in air travel. It establishes new civil penalties for specific violations like damaging assistive devices or causing passenger harm. Crucially, it grants individuals with disabilities a private right of action to sue air carriers for violations, allowing them to seek damages and attorney's fees.

This bill, the TOURS Act, codifies the annual report on veteran suicide prevention and requires the VA Secretary to submit it to Congress. It also directs the VA to conduct a two-year study on the impact of the Department's Chaplain Service and faith-based programs on veteran suicide risk. The study must analyze engagement data while strictly protecting veteran privacy and confidentiality.

This bill mandates the immediate consideration of H.R. 2003 in the House of Representatives, which aims to amend the Higher Education Act to lower the interest rate on all federal student loans to 2 percent. The process sets aside normal procedural hurdles, limits debate to one hour, and allows for only one motion to recommit before proceeding directly to a final vote.