Legislation

This bill, the "No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act," prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using private contractors for activities like skip tracing, surveillance, or location verification in civil immigration enforcement. It mandates the termination or amendment of all existing contracts that involve these practices. Furthermore, the legislation generally bans paying private entities on a per-person or bonus basis for locating individuals subject to civil immigration detainers.

The Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2025 expands federal support for rural healthcare providers through the Medicare rural hospital flexibility program. This bill authorizes new grants to support quality improvement, behavioral health integration, and transformation to new care models like rural emergency hospitals. It also revises existing grant structures to better assist small rural hospitals through State Offices of Rural Health. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the sustainability and service delivery capabilities of critical access hospitals and other rural health entities.

The Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025 streamlines VA counseling requirements and expands vocational rehabilitation options for disabled veterans by allowing approval of non-degree flight training. The bill also enhances the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VRE) program by establishing dedicated contact points and mandating timely 30-day decisions on program extension requests. Finally, it includes a minor extension of certain pension payment limits.

The Made in America Jobs Act of 2026 amends existing federal grant programs to prioritize economic development projects that bring jobs back to the United States. This legislation specifically allows public works, planning, and training grants to be used for facilitating the relocation of employment sources and supporting domestic manufacturing growth. The goal is to stimulate job creation by incentivizing the return of industries and expansion of U.S. manufacturing capacity.

The Stop Wall Street Landlords Act of 2026 aims to curb large corporate ownership of single-family homes. It disallows key tax deductions, such as mortgage interest and depreciation, for investors holding over $100 million in assets who own these properties. The bill also imposes a full excise tax on the sale of these homes by such investors. Finally, it prohibits Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae from financing mortgages held by these specified large investors.

The Know Before You Drive Act aims to prevent consumer confusion regarding automated driving technology by prohibiting misleading claims about partially automated systems. This legislation mandates clear, conspicuous notices detailing system capabilities and limitations for new vehicle purchasers and owners receiving software updates. Furthermore, it requires standardized new vehicle labeling to clearly outline what tasks the driver must still perform. Enforcement authority is granted to NHTSA, the FTC, and state attorneys general.

This resolution condemns the decision to export advanced AI chips to the United Arab Emirates, citing significant national security risks. It highlights a potential conflict of interest stemming from a recent, large financial deal between the UAE and a Trump family crypto company. The resolution calls for the immediate reversal of the chip export approval.

The Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from selling sensitive personal information held by the VA. This legislation mandates that all VA contracts involving personal data must include clauses preventing contractors from selling or misusing that information. Furthermore, the VA must issue guidance to employees and contractors on identifying and preventing such misuse within one year of enactment.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that grants deadline extensions for effluent limitations guidelines for the steam electric power generating industry. If enacted, this resolution would nullify the EPA's extension rule, meaning the existing standards would remain in full effect without the granted delays.

This bill recognizes the historic 1960 Greensboro Four sit-in, honoring the students whose peaceful protest launched a nationwide movement against segregation. It designates February 1, 2026, as the 66th anniversary, coinciding with the start of Black History Month. Furthermore, the bill encourages states to include the Greensboro Four's contributions in educational curricula.

The VOTE Act establishes minimum notification requirements for voters when their assigned polling place changes for a federal election. It mandates that states notify affected voters through mail, phone, text, and email at least seven days before the election. The bill also sets specific notification rules for jurisdictions using vote centers and for locations that are no longer serving as polling places.

This bill updates the national strategy to counter the production and trafficking of Captagon and other amphetamine-type stimulants in the Middle East following the fall of the Assad regime. It mandates a comprehensive, unclassified assessment of shifting drug patterns across the U.S. Central Command area. The strategy must detail interdiction efforts, partner nation capacity, and recommendations to dismantle these destabilizing narcotics networks.

The Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026 reauthorizes the WISEWOMAN program through fiscal year 2031, securing significant funding for women's health initiatives. This legislation allows for supplemental grants to expand preventive health services, such as blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, to low-income women. These services will be integrated with existing breast and cervical cancer screening programs.

The Internet Reach and Access Now (IRAN) Act establishes a program to counter Iranian government censorship by providing technologies and support to help citizens access the open internet. It directs the Secretary of State to coordinate efforts, update strategies to ensure sanctions don't block access tools, and safeguard satellite coverage over Iran. The bill authorizes significant funding to support these initiatives, including cybersecurity training for Iranian civil society.

This resolution expresses support for designating 2026 as the "National Year of the Volunteer" to celebrate and recommit to community service. It recognizes the vital role volunteers play in strengthening communities despite recent declines in volunteer rates. The designation encourages nationwide efforts to highlight service opportunities in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.

The HIRE DEA Act grants the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) special direct hire authority from 2027 through 2034. This allows the Attorney General to quickly appoint qualified candidates to critical roles, such as Special Agents and intelligence analysts, bypassing standard competitive hiring rules. This authority is intended to enhance the DEA's ability to combat evolving drug trafficking threats.

The USDA Express Loan Act of 2026 aims to speed up the approval process for certain USDA-guaranteed farm and rural business loans. It mandates a simplified application for farm loans up to $1,000,000, requiring a 5-day decision for Preferred Lenders. The bill also establishes new, tiered maximum government guarantee percentages for these farm loans.

The Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act imposes a 100% tax on certain civil damages received by a sitting U.S. President or their related persons from lawsuits filed against the United States during their term in office. This tax is levied on the "qualified civil action amount" received from such litigation. These damages are specifically excluded from regular gross income for standard income tax purposes.

The NASA C-UAS Act grants the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) temporary authority to detect, identify, and counter drone threats to its high-risk facilities and assets until September 30, 2031. This authority allows NASA to take necessary actions, including intercepting drone communications, after conducting risk assessments of its facilities. The bill mandates coordination with the Department of Transportation to ensure national airspace safety and includes specific privacy protections for intercepted communications. NASA must also regularly report its activities and policies to Congress.

The PORCUPINE Act amends the Arms Export Control Act to formally include Taiwan in existing certification and reporting requirements. It also mandates a feasibility study for expediting the licensing process for allied nations transferring U.S.-origin military equipment to Taiwan. The legislation is intended to enhance security cooperation while affirming that it does not alter existing U.S. policy as defined by the Taiwan Relations Act.