Legislation

This bill, known as Marcuss Law, mandates that high school students (grades 9-12) receiving federal education funds must undergo an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram before their first athletic contest, starting in the 2026–2027 school year. Local educational agencies must partner to offer these screenings for $\$20$ or less, though religious and medical exemptions are permitted. Agencies unable to secure a partnership may request a temporary waiver.

This bill, the "American Electric Rail Mapping Act of 2026," mandates the Federal Railroad Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility of electrifying passenger and freight rail corridors nationwide. The study will map existing and planned rail systems, assess current power sources, and identify segments suitable for electrification or other clean rail technologies. The Administrator is required to consult with various stakeholders and report findings to Congress within two years of enactment.

This bill, the "Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act," expands existing "Right to Try" laws to allow patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses access to investigational, individualized medical treatments based on their unique genetic profile. It establishes new requirements for patient eligibility, informed consent, and physician certification for these custom-made treatments. The legislation also extends liability protections to manufacturers providing these specialized therapies.

This bill, the WARP Act of 2026, mandates the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive assessment of how integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts warfighters' ability to retain critical skills and maintain operational readiness. The assessment must identify risks associated with AI reliance, evaluate training programs, and recommend policies to ensure proficiency is sustained, especially when AI systems are unavailable. The Department must report findings and recommendations to Congress within one year and submit a longitudinal study three years after enactment.

This bill, the Guaranteeing Universal Access to Cybersecurity Act, mandates federal funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) through a cooperative agreement. It ensures that all state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments receive free access to core cybersecurity services, threat intelligence, and technical assistance. The legislation also requires CISA to develop a plan to restore and expand participation, particularly among under-resourced entities.

This resolution strongly condemns Chinese dictator Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party for a pattern of deceit, undermining global peace, and orchestrating widespread crimes against humanity. It details abuses ranging from health misinformation and trade cheating to genocide in Xinjiang and military aggression. The Senate stands in solidarity with victims and encourages the use of sanctions against CCP officials.

This bill, the "Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026," overhauls the criteria the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission uses to approve natural gas import and export applications. It mandates that the Commission must now affirmatively find that such activities are in the public interest, explicitly considering climate impacts, domestic affordability, and national security risks. The legislation specifically prohibits approvals that would increase U.S. natural gas prices or raise greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3).

This bill, the "Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act," establishes a federal grant program to support high-quality, two-year induction and mentoring programs for new teachers and school leaders in public schools. The goal is to combat high turnover rates, improve student learning, and address disparities in teacher experience, particularly in high-need and rural schools. Grants will prioritize local educational agencies serving high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students and require recipients to provide matching funds unless waived.

The Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2026 expands access to key pre-offering tools for all companies, not just emerging growth companies. This bill allows any issuer to confidentially submit draft registration statements to the SEC for review. Furthermore, it permits all companies to "test the waters" by communicating with potential investors before filing a registration statement.

This bill, the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026, authorizes the President to declare a smoke emergency when severe wildfire smoke significantly impacts air quality in a state. Upon declaration, federal agencies like FEMA can provide emergency assistance, including resources for smoke shelters and air monitoring. The Act also allows the Small Business Administration to offer relief grants to small businesses affected by the declared emergency.

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 the address 3505 International Place Northwest to 1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard. Furthermore, it mandates the installation of new street signage to reflect this designation.

This resolution designates June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to increase public understanding and access to naloxone, the life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses. The day aims to educate the public on how to use naloxone and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder. It encourages broad support for expanding the availability and distribution of this critical medication.

The Build American Efficiency Act streamlines the process for HUD funding recipients to certify compliance with domestic content requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act. It directs HUD to recognize documentation from the Make It American Process Standard as sufficient evidence for this certification. This change offers flexibility, as recipients are not required to use this specific documentation.

The HEAR Act of 2026 generally prohibits the manufacture, transfer, and possession of firearm silencers and mufflers, with specific exceptions for government, law enforcement, and nuclear security personnel. The bill removes silencers from the federal definition of a "firearm" while simultaneously establishing penalties for violating the new ban. It also mandates the Attorney General to create a 90-day nationwide buy-back program for surrendered silencers using Byrne grant funds.

The Less Tax Paperwork for Digital Asset Owners Act aims to simplify the tax obligations for digital asset owners. It introduces tax exemptions for small network fees, creates an optional simplified accounting method for widely traded assets, and treats U.S. dollar stablecoin transactions much like cash. The bill also updates broker reporting requirements to reflect these changes.

The Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program overseen by the Federal Railroad Administration to test the integration of diverse motive power sources, such as battery, hydrogen, and electric, into existing rail operations. This initiative aims to research integration challenges, develop adaptable rail car designs, and conduct demonstration projects. The Act also mandates a study identifying locations where power source limitations currently require train substitutions.

The Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act prioritizes updating land management plans to ensure public lands remain accessible for motorized recreation. It establishes criteria for "disability-accessible land" based on road mileage and mandates that road closures be limited, especially on accessible lands. The bill creates a streamlined process, including environmental review exemptions, for managing existing roads and replacing any that are closed.

The ReCement Act reforms regulations to streamline the use of alternative fuels and raw materials in cement manufacturing. This is achieved by excluding specific, non-hazardous secondary materials from the definition of "solid waste" under federal law. This change allows cement producers to utilize these recovered resources more easily without triggering stringent solid waste regulations.

The Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026 directs the Federal Railroad Administration to study the feasibility of upgrading rail corridors between Florida and Washington, D.C., to support modern power technologies like electrification and fuel cells. This study will identify segments suitable for these upgrades and detail the necessary improvements and associated costs for unsuitable segments. The findings will be reported to Congress within 18 months.

The VA Emergency Transportation Act expands VA reimbursement for veterans' emergency care by explicitly including emergency ambulance and air ambulance transportation as a covered service. This legislation renames the relevant section from "Emergency treatment" to "Emergency services" to reflect the broader scope. Crucially, it removes the previous restriction that limited reimbursement only to services provided outside of VA facilities.