Legislation

The Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act aims to curb illegal firearms trafficking by significantly increasing federal licensing fees for dealers, manufacturers, and importers. The bill mandates stricter anti-trafficking procedures for licensed dealers, requiring detailed business practices and compliance with new Attorney General regulations to prevent inventory diversion. Furthermore, it establishes new federal offenses and enhanced penalties for firearms trafficking while imposing heightened scrutiny and mandatory operational changes on dealers identified as "high risk."

The Destroy Zombie Guns Act establishes federal requirements for businesses that destroy firearms, making it a crime to fail to completely destroy every component of a firearm. This legislation defines who is considered to be in the business of firearm destruction and sets penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and potential license revocation for dealers, for non-compliance.

This bill, the Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act, aims to strengthen the independence of the Office of Financial Research (OFR) by granting its Director sole control over the office's budget and staffing, with guaranteed minimum funding levels. It also establishes minimum staffing and funding requirements for the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC). The legislation specifically protects the OFR's funding from Congressional appropriations review and Treasury influence.

The Middle Class Home Tax Elimination Act removes the current dollar limitations on the tax exclusion for capital gains realized from the sale of a principal residence. This means homeowners will no longer face caps on the amount of profit they can exclude from federal income tax when selling their primary home. This change applies to all applicable home sales occurring after the date of enactment.

The Clawing back Lapsed Obligations from State Emergency programs (CLOSE) Act terminates three federal pandemic unemployment insurance programs established under the CARES Act. This legislation rescinds all remaining unspent federal funds associated with Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation 30 days after enactment. The bill effectively ends these emergency benefit programs and reclaims the unused appropriations.

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to study how the Department of Defense awards contracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold to small businesses. The resulting report must detail contract awards, identify any missed opportunities for small businesses, and recommend policy changes to ensure full compliance with small business contracting requirements.

The Affordable Food and Energy Act of 2026 aims to improve access to food assistance by adjusting how certain energy assistance payments affect SNAP benefits. This bill ensures that households receiving energy aid are eligible for the full standard utility allowance when calculating their SNAP benefits. The changes are set to take effect on July 4, 2025.

This Act mandates a comprehensive risk assessment by the State Department regarding the use of generative AI by foreign adversaries against U.S. national security interests. It requires the development of a diplomatic strategy to engage allies and counter malicious AI use. Furthermore, the bill establishes a requirement for regular, public assessments of specific malicious AI incidents and emerging trends involving foreign adversaries.

The SHIELD Act amends PURPA to establish new standards for electric utilities concerning "large load facilities" (over 75 MW). It mandates that these facilities fully cover the costs of any necessary grid upgrades to meet their demand. Furthermore, the bill prioritizes service requests from these facilities if they agree to implement demand reduction measures during peak times and meet their energy needs with zero-emission sources.

The Healthcare Reinvestment Act rescinds specific prior appropriations and redirects those funds to extend the availability of certain tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code. This legislation ensures continued financial support for healthcare affordability measures. Furthermore, it mandates annual public reporting and independent audits to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of these reinvested funds.

Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2026 creates special sentencing considerations for young offenders who committed crimes while being victims of prior trafficking, abuse, or assault. This legislation grants courts the authority to sentence these "youthful victim offenders" below mandatory minimums and suspend portions of their sentences to account for past trauma. The law specifically targets individuals under 18 whose offense was committed against a recent abuser.

This bill amends the Colorado River Basin Project Act to establish a new, equitable rule for water shortage reductions in the Lower Basin states (Arizona, California, and Nevada). During a shortage affecting the Central Arizona Project, all consumptive water diversions for these three states must be reduced proportionally based on their base annual apportionment. This new rule explicitly disregards the priority of existing water rights when determining shortage reductions.

The No Political Enemies Act prohibits the federal government from initiating investigative, regulatory, or enforcement actions against individuals or entities if those actions are substantially motivated by the person's constitutionally protected speech or political participation. The bill establishes an affirmative defense for defendants facing such politically motivated actions and allows covered persons to sue federal officials for damages or seek injunctions against targeting based on protected speech. Furthermore, it mandates regular reporting from the Department of Justice to Congress regarding sensitive investigations and prosecutions.

The FAIR Justice Act establishes a new federal crime prohibiting high-level executive officials from making politically motivated requests for criminal investigations or prosecutions against specific individuals. The bill also mandates that Department of Justice employees report any such prohibited requests they receive. Violations of these provisions carry penalties including fines and imprisonment of up to five years.

The No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act prohibits the use of federal funds for military action in or against Mexico through the end of 2026. This restriction remains in place unless Congress formally declares war or passes a new, specific authorization that complies with the War Powers Resolution. The bill includes an exception for uses of force consistent with existing statutory authorizations under the War Powers Resolution.

This bill extends the tax credit period for the production and sale of refined coal until January 1, 2033. It amends the Internal Revenue Code to update the qualifying deadline for this specific energy production credit. These changes apply to coal produced and sold after the end of 2025.

This bill, the Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act, expands the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to include the Secretary of the Interior for certain land and resource transactions. It mandates CFIUS review of land or resource deals involving foreign persons from specified adversarial nations. This ensures greater scrutiny over foreign acquisitions near sensitive U.S. public lands and resources.

The Fast Track To and Through College Act establishes a competitive grant program to help states accelerate student progress toward postsecondary degrees. This funding supports partnerships that align high school and college systems to expand access to dual enrollment and early graduation scholarships. The bill also allows high school students in these pathways to access Federal Pell Grants to cover associated costs.

This act establishes the **Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act**, allowing terminally ill individuals on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability benefits immediately, albeit at a permanently reduced rate. It also requires Congressional approval for future additions to the Compassionate Allowance list. Furthermore, the bill prohibits concurrent receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance and unemployment compensation for those under retirement age and increases the threshold for when the Commissioner must waive full overpayment collection.

This bill, the "Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act," amends immigration law to classify certain drunk driving offenses resulting in death or serious injury as an aggravated felony for non-citizens. Conviction of this new aggravated felony would make an alien inadmissible to the United States. These changes apply immediately upon enactment, even for prior convictions that trigger the new inadmissibility rules.