Legislation

The Campaign and Election Accountability Act strengthens federal election law by prohibiting any person from knowingly assisting a foreign national in making contributions or donations related to U.S. elections. This amendment specifically targets and criminalizes providing such assistance to foreign nationals.

The Protecting Motherhood Act mandates that federal agencies use specific, sex-based terminology such as "mother," "woman," or "female" instead of the term "birthing person" in all official documents. This legislation defines the required terms to ensure consistency in federal communications regarding pregnancy and parenthood.

The PRESS Act establishes a new federal crime for manufacturing or distributing equipment used to make illegal drugs if that equipment is intended for substances that will be unlawfully imported into the United States. This legislation amends the Controlled Substances Act to create specific prison sentences for these supply chain offenses. The Act also directs the Sentencing Commission to update federal guidelines to reflect these new penalties.

The Feed Our Veterans Act permanently exempts all veterans from the work requirements associated with receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This legislation ensures that veterans have consistent access to food assistance without meeting specific employment criteria.

This resolution calls on the Secretary of Education to work with stakeholders to immediately eliminate race-based Native American logos, mascots, and names from state educational institutions due to their documented harmful effects on Native youth. It also urges state schools and national sports franchises to cease the unsanctioned use of these symbols. The goal is to overcome stereotypes and ensure Native American students can achieve academically without discrimination.

This bill establishes the Historic Infrastructure Management and Jobs Training Act to create a competitive grant program supporting workforce training and apprenticeships in skilled trades for historic preservation. The program, administered by the Secretary of the Interior, will fund projects that teach specialized skills needed to preserve historic properties and cultural resources. Priority will be given to projects serving areas with high unemployment or limited existing preservation expertise.

The Stop Identity Fraud and Identity Theft Act of 2026 addresses the rising threat of identity fraud by establishing a grant program for states. This funding will help states develop secure, digital versions of identity credentials, like driver's licenses, to combat fraud and deepfake attacks. Participation in this program is entirely voluntary for states. The goal is to enhance digital identity security and reliability for trusted online transactions.

The Housing Without Fear Act of 2026 aims to nullify the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) signed on March 24, 2025. This legislation specifically prohibits both Secretaries from implementing the terms of that agreement.

The Daylight Act of 2026 seeks to establish permanent standard time across the United States by amending existing time zone laws. This legislation would eliminate the practice of observing Daylight Saving Time, meaning clocks would no longer change twice a year. The bill sets specific, permanent offsets from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) for all established time zones.

The "End H-1B Now Act" proposes to eliminate the H-1B visa program through a ten-year phase-out, starting in fiscal year 2026 and ending in 2036. During this phase-out, H-1B eligibility will be restricted only to physicians, surgeons, and nurses. Additionally, the bill prohibits Medicare funding for graduate medical education programs that train non-citizen physicians.

The Agriculture and National Security Act of 2026 formally recognizes food and agriculture as critical to national security. This bill establishes a Senior Advisor for National Security within the USDA to prioritize national security concerns alongside homeland security. It also mandates regular reporting to Congress on identified vulnerabilities, such as foreign influence and data control, and authorizes personnel exchanges with key defense and intelligence agencies.

The Supporting Teachers Through Tax Fairness Act creates a new federal income tax exclusion for eligible K-12 public school educators. This provision allows teachers, counselors, and aides working at least 900 hours annually to exclude up to \$50,000 of their wages from federal income tax. The exclusion limit increases to \$65,000 for educators in high-need, rural, or specialized STEM/Special Education roles.

The Yes in God's Backyard Act establishes a new federal program to increase the supply of affordable rental housing on property owned by faith-based organizations and institutions of higher education. This initiative will provide technical assistance and competitive challenge grants to local governments and other entities to remove regulatory barriers to development. The goal is to facilitate the creation or preservation of housing targeted toward low-income, homeless, and special needs populations.

This bill, the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, redirects $2 billion from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to significantly boost the COPS Hiring Program to support local law enforcement. It also allocates an additional $45 billion to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for local criminal justice initiatives. The legislation aims to increase federal funding available directly to local police departments for hiring and operations.

This bill establishes the Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act, requiring the Secretary of Commerce to launch a five-year public campaign about AI. The campaign's goal is to increase public understanding of AI's role in daily life and improve consumer literacy regarding its capabilities and limitations. It mandates the development of multi-lingual resources, outreach to vulnerable populations, and annual reporting on performance metrics.

The Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026 mandates that federal agencies translate critical gun violence prevention materials into priority languages. It prioritizes federal grant funding for efforts that include targeted outreach to limited English proficient populations. The Act also establishes national public awareness campaigns by the DOJ and HHS specifically designed to increase language access to prevention strategies like Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

The Vets Connect Act establishes a secure, opt-in platform for verified veterans to reconnect with former service members based on shared service details. This system prioritizes veteran privacy by restricting the sharing of personal contact information unless explicitly authorized by the user. The platform strictly prohibits the use of veteran data for solicitation, marketing, or commercial purposes.

This bill proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to Frank Siller in recognition of his tireless work through the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The foundation honors his brother's sacrifice by supporting first responders, military service members, and their families. This legislation formally recognizes Siller's leadership in promoting patriotism, gratitude, and remembrance for America's heroes.

The Make It Count Act mandates the inclusion of a detailed citizenship question on the 2030 and future decennial censuses. It then excludes noncitizens from the population counts used for congressional apportionment and the allocation of electoral votes. Finally, the bill restricts states from redrawing congressional districts between decennial apportionments, except by court order.

The TRACK ICE Act aims to increase transparency regarding certain immigration enforcement flights. It removes privacy protections for private aircraft used by agencies like ICE or CBP for detaining or deporting individuals. The bill mandates the Department of Homeland Security to publicly report specific flight data, including passenger demographics and restraint usage, within 72 hours of these operations.