Legislation

The Pay Paraprofessionals and Support Staff Act establishes minimum federal salary and wage floors for school support staff, requiring states to implement higher state-level standards. It authorizes significant federal funding through grants to help states and local districts meet these new pay requirements within four years. States must prioritize funding distribution to districts serving high numbers of low-income students to ensure compliance with the mandated pay increases.

This bill proposes to eliminate the current dollar limitations on the amount of profit excluded from taxes when selling a principal residence. It removes the existing caps of \$250,000 for individuals and \$500,000 for married couples. The change applies to all sales occurring after the law is enacted.

The Main Street Parity Act modifies the criteria for Small Business Investment Act loans used for acquiring, building, or expanding business facilities. Specifically, it removes certain restrictive clauses related to facility loan eligibility under Section 502(3)(C). This aims to streamline or broaden the requirements for small businesses seeking capital for physical expansion.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week." It emphasizes the importance of parental choice in selecting diverse K-12 educational options that best suit their children's needs. The bill also recognizes the contributions of students, parents, teachers, and school leaders across all educational environments.

The Earmark Elimination Act of 2026 prohibits the House of Representatives from considering any legislation that contains a congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit. This bill establishes strict definitions for these prohibited provisions and outlines procedures for removing them if a point of order is raised. If sustained, such provisions will be struck from the legislation, fundamentally changing how spending measures are considered in the House.

This Act prohibits individuals finally convicted of a crime of violence or a dangerous crime from holding or running for key elected offices in the District of Columbia, including Mayor and Council Member. Furthermore, it bars the D.C. government from employing or contracting with any individual or vendor connected to such convictions. The legislation mandates the termination of current D.C. government employees and existing contracts that violate these new prohibitions within 90 days of enactment.

The Make American Housing Affordable (MAHA) Act of 2026 introduces a new, partially refundable $5,000 Housing Affordability Tax Credit for eligible first-time homebuyers. This credit is designed to assist individuals purchasing a principal residence. The benefit is subject to an income-based phaseout, fully disappearing for individuals with a modified adjusted gross income of $300,000 or more.

The Fatigued Pilot Protection Act mandates that existing federal flight crew rest and duty limitations be applied to **all commercial passenger airline operations**. This legislation requires the FAA to update regulations within 180 days to ensure these critical safety standards cover all relevant flight crew members and certificate holders operating under Part 121.

The District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025 standardizes and extends the Congressional review period for D.C. laws to 60 days while streamlining the expedited procedures Congress uses to disapprove D.C. actions. The bill also grants Congress the authority to disapprove specific provisions within D.C. laws, as well as executive orders and regulations issued by the Mayor. Furthermore, it prohibits the D.C. Council from withdrawing transmitted legislation or resubmitting measures substantially similar to those previously disapproved by Congress.

The Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits Act mandates a comprehensive review of immigration benefit requests approved under Presidential Proclamation 10998 between January 20, 2021, and the date of enactment. This review aims to ensure proper adjudication and correct application of standards for these approvals. The results of this review must be briefed to Congressional Judiciary Committees and made publicly available by September 15, 2026.

This resolution recognizes the vital, 150-year contribution of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to public health and the Armed Forces. It designates the week of January 18–24, 2026, as "National CRNA Week" to raise public awareness. The bill encourages full utilization and recognition of CRNAs across the healthcare system.

The Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act establishes a new FEMA grant program to help communities develop plans and fund projects that reduce wildfire risk. Grants will support activities like public outreach, infrastructure hardening, and creating defensible space around homes. The bill also mandates studies and reports on federal wildfire programs, insurance incentives, and radio communication interoperability for fire management.

The Trade Transparency Unit Strategy Act mandates the development of a strategy to expand the use of Trade Transparency Units for sharing trade and financial data to combat international money laundering. This strategy must be submitted by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with other key departments, within 180 days of enactment. The bill also requires an independent assessment of this strategy by the Comptroller General.

The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2026 ensures that Medicare beneficiaries will have coverage for genetic counseling services starting January 1, 2027. This legislation establishes clear definitions for qualified genetic counselors and mandates that these providers accept Medicare's approved amount as full payment. The bill sets a specific payment rate for these covered services, calculated as 80% of the lesser of the actual charge or 85% of the applicable physician fee schedule amount.

The No Funding for Foreign Agents Act prohibits the U.S. federal government from providing any direct or indirect financial assistance to entities controlled by agents of specified "covered foreign principals." This restriction targets entities acting for or under the direction of governments or political parties from a list of designated nations. The bill clearly defines who qualifies as an agent and what constitutes financial assistance, while including specific exceptions for certain existing foreign assistance programs.

This bill establishes a grant program, administered by the Secretary of Agriculture through a selected non-governmental organization, to help agricultural producers and schools retrofit tractors with approved rollover protection structures. Grants will generally cover 70% of the total cost for purchasing, transporting, and installing these safety devices. The program is authorized to receive funding from fiscal year 2027 through 2031.

This act prohibits the use of any federal funds to pay legal settlements to individuals convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. This ban specifically applies to settlements covering alleged harm suffered by the individual during the events or during their subsequent prosecution.

The "No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act" prohibits the use of any federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. This includes blocking payments from the Judgment Fund or any victim compensation fund. Furthermore, the bill prevents the U.S. Treasury from refunding court-ordered restitution, fines, or special assessments paid by those convicted for their actions during the attack.

The Bycatch Reduction and Research Act of 2025 aims to significantly reduce the unintended capture of non-target species in federal fisheries. It mandates extensive new research on Alaska salmon life history and ecosystem factors affecting marine species. The bill also establishes partnerships to build a flume tank for gear testing and creates new funding mechanisms to assist the fishing industry in adopting bycatch-reducing technology. Finally, it streamlines processes for electronic monitoring and reporting to improve data integration for management.

This bill amends the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to introduce a new prerequisite for the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) when considering designating a nonbank financial company for stricter supervision. Before voting, the FSOC must first determine, in consultation with the company and its regulator, that alternative actions would be insufficient to address the potential threat to financial stability. This ensures that stricter supervision is only imposed after less intrusive options have been exhausted.