Legislation

The Next GEN Act of 2026 reclassifies "engineered cyclic peptides" under Medicare's drug price negotiation program. This change shortens the eligibility timeline for these specific compounds from the 11-year period for biologics to the 7-year period applied to small-molecule drugs. This ensures faster negotiation potential for these next-generation therapeutics.

The Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend reappointment opportunities and certain post-employment benefits to Foreign Service members who separate from service, not just those who retire. This legislation streamlines the process for former career members to return to service within five years of separation. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reporting to Congress on all recalls and reappointments made under these provisions.

This Act establishes a demonstration program managed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based strategies for preventing youth suicide, prioritizing school and youth settings. The program will fund interventions based on tiered evidence standards (strong, moderate, or promising) and require rigorous evaluation of outcomes like suicide attempts and academic success. Ultimately, the goal is to identify and expand effective suicide prevention approaches for children and adolescents nationwide.

The Frank Adelmann Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act of 2026 establishes a significant federal tax credit to incentivize the sale of manufactured home communities to their residents or to qualified nonprofit entities. This credit equals 75% of the seller's qualified capital gain, provided the buyer commits to preserving the property as affordable housing for at least 50 years. The goal is to promote resident ownership models that stabilize site fees and protect long-term affordability for millions of manufactured home residents.

The Housing for All Veterans Act of 2026 establishes a permanent, federally funded rental assistance program specifically for low-income veteran families. This entitlement program gradually expands eligibility criteria over several years, ensuring that qualified veterans receive prompt housing assistance while prohibiting discrimination against voucher holders. The act mandates that this new funding supplements, rather than replaces, existing veteran housing support like HUD-VASH.

The National Guard Relief Act officially recognizes the National Guard Relief Foundation as a military welfare society. This designation amends Title 10 of the U.S. Code, granting the foundation the status afforded to other recognized military support organizations.

This Act creates an alternative pathway for certain rural hospitals serving military families and veterans to qualify as Critical Access Hospitals, granting them enhanced Medicare payments and regulatory flexibility. This designation is available to facilities that meet specific service criteria related to TRICARE and VA beneficiaries, even if they don't meet standard location requirements. Furthermore, qualifying hospitals can establish distinct psychiatric or rehabilitation units without standard bed-count restrictions.

The Promoting Police Leadership Act directs the Attorney General to develop and certify high-quality training curricula focused on leadership, critical incident response, and community trust for command-level law enforcement personnel. This legislation mandates that training emphasizes practical, evidence-based problem-solving and peer learning. The Act also requires ongoing reporting to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of these new national standards, while explicitly preserving the authority of state and local governments to maintain their own training requirements.

The Deporting Illegal Poachers Act introduces new immigration consequences for non-citizens convicted of certain hunting, trapping, or fishing violations. This bill makes individuals inadmissible to the U.S. or deportable if they have committed offenses such as hunting without a valid license or engaging in illegal hunting or fishing. These consequences apply regardless of whether the violation is classified as a misdemeanor or felony.

The Democracy Without Intimidation Act strengthens the federal prohibition against using troops at polling places by removing existing exceptions and establishing robust enforcement mechanisms. It mandates federal officers to prosecute violations of this ban and increases the authority of magistrate judges to swiftly handle related offenses. Furthermore, the bill creates a private right of action allowing harmed individuals to sue for injunctive relief against covered government officials.

The Tornado Preparedness Act establishes a national plan to enhance tornado detection, forecasting, and warning systems through technological investment. It creates a FEMA grant program to help high-risk communities build resilient infrastructure like storm shelters and modernize local warning systems. The bill mandates coordination between NOAA and FEMA to improve preparedness and response across all levels of government.

The No Wasted Space Act establishes a commission to study and recommend future uses for the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall. This body will produce a report, a fundraising plan, and legislative recommendations within one year of its first meeting. The Commission is composed of nine non-federal members with relevant expertise and will terminate shortly after submitting its findings.

The AIPAC Act amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to expand the definition of a "foreign principal." This change targets U.S.-based organizations whose advocacy substantially furthers the political or economic interests of an identifiable foreign country or entity, even without direct foreign government funding. The bill also establishes a process allowing any U.S. citizen to file a complaint with the Department of Justice regarding potential FARA violations under this new definition.

This bill seeks to repeal the specific federal law that grants the State of Kansas criminal jurisdiction over certain offenses involving Indians on Tribal lands within the state. By repealing this section, the bill removes Kansas's authority to prosecute these specific crimes. Jurisdiction for these offenses would revert to federal and tribal authorities.

This bill, the Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act, establishes new requirements for recipients of federal justice grants, including Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) and COPS grants. Applicants must certify that they have not improperly disclosed or misused personally identifiable information related to firearm registration, concealed/open carry permits, or background checks. This aims to safeguard the private data of individuals involved in lawful firearm-related activities.

The ICE FROST Act establishes significant supplemental pay, including a 25% base payment and an additional 15% hazardous duty supplement, for immigration enforcement personnel serving in high-risk areas. To fund these increased compensation measures, the bill imposes a new surcharge on certain international remittance transfers based on the destination country's risk profile. This legislation aims to increase retention and compensate officers operating in challenging enforcement theaters.

The Medicare Payment Integrity Enhancement Act of 2026 authorizes Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors to conduct prepayment reviews to stop improper payments before they occur. This legislation establishes a new payment structure for these contractors based on the amount of improper payments they prevent. The Secretary of HHS must implement regulations for this new prepayment review process within one year of enactment.

The Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes during public health emergencies. It authorizes significant funding for enhanced data collection, surveillance, and research across various CDC programs. Furthermore, the bill mandates public data disclosure, requires public health communication campaigns, and establishes a task force to develop federal recommendations for ensuring safe, respectful, and equitable maternity care during crises.

The Respect Our Communities Act requires federal agencies to obtain formal authorization from local and state officials before establishing new Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing or detention facilities. This process mandates a public notice and comment period, followed by a signed agreement with the appropriate local government leaders and the state Governor. Finally, Congress must be notified with a copy of the executed local-state agreement before any construction or operation can begin.

The Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026 establishes a new federal income tax credit of up to $2,000 for each qualifying child born during the tax year. This credit includes an option for parents to receive an advance payment shortly after the child's birth. The bill also streamlines the application process by collecting necessary election information directly through the Social Security application for a newborn's number.