Legislation

This resolution celebrates the 54-year legacy of Title IX, recognizing its crucial role in expanding educational and athletic opportunities for women and girls. It reaffirms the law's purpose to prohibit sex discrimination in federally funded education while condemning recent actions that undermine protections for all students, including LGBTQIA+ individuals. The bill calls for continued efforts to eliminate remaining barriers to equality, such as sexual harassment and disparities in sports funding.

This resolution officially recognizes the critical role of pollinators in supporting U.S. agriculture and ecosystem health. It designates June 22 through June 28, 2026, as "National Pollinator Week." The bill highlights the significant economic contributions of pollinators while noting alarming declines in native species populations. It encourages public education and conservation efforts during the designated week.

The Affordable Youth Enrichment Opportunities Act establishes a new federal income tax deduction for parents covering expenses for their children's participation in qualified enrichment programs, such as academic tutoring, athletics, or arts activities. Beginning in tax year 2027, eligible taxpayers can deduct up to $5,000 annually, subject to specific income limitations. This provision aims to make youth enrichment opportunities more financially accessible for families.

This Act imposes an immediate moratorium on the construction and upgrading of new or existing large-scale Artificial Intelligence Data Centers. The pause will remain in effect until Congress passes legislation that mandates federal safety reviews for AI products and ensures the economic benefits of AI are shared broadly. Upon lifting the moratorium, any new or upgraded facilities must meet strict environmental, community approval, and labor standards.

This Act officially redesignates the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park, aligning its administration with other National Park System units. It maintains existing fishing and hunting regulations while directing the Secretary of the Interior to increase employment opportunities for culturally affiliated Indian tribes. Furthermore, the bill authorizes agreements with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for resource management and directs the transfer of specific acreage into federal trust status for the Tribe, excluding gaming use.

The Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 updates critical disaster assistance programs for farmers and forest landowners. This legislation expands eligible conservation activities, clarifies wildfire damage coverage, and introduces advance payment options for producers undertaking emergency repairs. It also extends the timeline for producers to complete necessary restoration work following a disaster.

This bill directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran, utilizing the authority provided by the War Powers Resolution. The President may only keep forces deployed if they are necessary to defend the U.S. or its allies from an imminent attack. This directive does not apply if Congress has already provided a formal authorization for military action against Iran.

The **21st Century ROAD to Housing Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly increase housing supply, improve affordability, and modernize federal housing programs. It tackles issues from streamlining construction regulations and incentivizing local zoning reform to restricting large corporate home purchases and enhancing financing for manufactured homes. Ultimately, the Act aims to create more pathways to homeownership and ensure safer, more stable rental conditions across the country.

The Helen Keller Education Act amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to significantly improve services for children who are deafblind across their lifespan. It mandates better identification, ensures specialized instruction and related services like intervener support, and strengthens early intervention for infants and toddlers. The bill also expands federal funding to train more professionals and interveners to meet the unique communication and learning needs of this population.

The Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 aims to significantly strengthen federal oversight and accountability within the Child Care and Development Block Grant program to combat fraud. This bill mandates stricter requirements for states regarding fraud prevention, establishes automatic permanent debarment for providers found guilty of fraud, and sets a 5% threshold for improper payments, triggering mandatory corrective action plans. Furthermore, it enhances federal investigation powers and ensures cross-program debarment between child care and nutrition programs for fraudulent actors.

This resolution commemorates the victims and survivors of the antisemitic terrorist attack that occurred during the Run for Their Lives walk in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. It specifically honors the memory of Karen Diamond, who succumbed to her injuries. Furthermore, the Senate reaffirms its commitment to combating antisemitism and all forms of hate-motivated violence.

This bill, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026, prohibits civil lawsuits against manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products for injuries caused by silica dust exposure during third-party fabrication. It aims to protect the industry from liability when injuries result from the unsafe alteration of their products by others. The Act mandates the dismissal of any such pending cases in federal or state court.

The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2026 modernizes federal law to limit state taxation of businesses engaged in interstate commerce. It expands protections beyond tangible goods to cover digital products and services, and establishes a strict physical presence standard for imposing state net income or other business activity taxes. This legislation aims to provide clear, uniform rules for when a state can assert taxing authority over out-of-state companies.

The ReportScams.gov Act establishes a government-wide priority goal to reduce scams and mandates the creation of a comprehensive Federal Scams Action Plan by an interagency committee. This legislation requires the launch of a centralized public website, **ReportScams.gov**, for scam reporting, education, and victim assistance. Furthermore, the Act ensures accountability through quarterly progress updates and annual reports detailing scam trends, losses, and enforcement actions.

This bill requires the Secretary of State to annually publish a list of Chinese entities engaged in mining in certain African nations that involves forced labor or causes environmental harm to protected areas. The list must identify the specific entity, the mine location, and the nature of the violation. This transparency measure aims to hold accountable PRC entities operating under concerning labor and environmental standards in key African mining sectors.

This Act mandates a comprehensive federal assessment of cybersecurity threats targeting precision agriculture technology, particularly those originating from specified foreign adversaries. It requires the Departments of Agriculture and Homeland Security to issue a joint report detailing these threats and recommending security improvements. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will study and report on federal coordination efforts to enhance the cybersecurity of these critical farming systems.

The BINS Act of 2026 amends existing law to make fertilizer eligible for loans under the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program. This allows agricultural producers to secure financing for essential nutrient storage infrastructure, including dry bins, liquid tanks, and related handling equipment. The Secretary of Agriculture is required to update regulations to implement these changes quickly.

This resolution supports the designation of June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" to increase public understanding of sickle cell disease (SCD). It calls for advancing research, early detection, and equitable access to novel treatments and cures for those affected by SCD. The bill urges federal action to support global health solutions, domestic screening programs, and remove barriers to innovative therapies within Medicare and Medicaid.

This bill aims to strengthen agricultural cooperation between the United States and Israel by enhancing the Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD Fund). It expands the Fund's focus to include mid-stage research collaborations and establishes a new Accelerator Program to fast-track promising joint projects. The legislation also authorizes specific funding for the BARD Fund through fiscal year 2031.

The Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026 significantly increases the excise tax on corporate stock repurchases from 1% to 4%. It also tightens the rules for calculating this tax by preventing corporations from offsetting the tax liability with the value of stock issued to highly compensated executives and certain top earners. This legislation aims to discourage excessive stock buybacks by increasing the cost and limiting available deductions.