Legislation

The America First Citizenship and Allegiance Act aims to restore naturalization as a solemn act of allegiance by strengthening civics and English requirements for applicants. It establishes strict ineligibility criteria for those involved in terrorism, foreign influence, or criminal activity, and imposes severe consequences for fraud in the naturalization process. Furthermore, the bill mandates comprehensive instruction on the meaning of the Oath of Allegiance before it is taken.

The Strength in Diversity Act of 2026 establishes a competitive grant program to support schools in developing and implementing strategies that increase racial and socioeconomic diversity. This funding aims to reduce racial isolation and concentrated poverty in public elementary, secondary, and early childhood education programs. Grantees must report on measurable improvements in student outcomes and progress toward increasing school diversity.

The Scientific Integrity Act aims to safeguard the role of science in federal policymaking by requiring agencies that fund or conduct research to adopt and enforce strict scientific integrity policies. These policies must prohibit political interference, data suppression, and retaliation against scientists. The legislation establishes Scientific Integrity Officers within agencies and mandates regular training and public reporting on policy implementation to ensure public trust in government science.

The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 establishes free breakfast and lunch for all students in participating schools, eliminating income-based eligibility and school meal debt. It also updates federal funding metrics by replacing free/reduced lunch data with new measures of economically disadvantaged students across various education and nutrition programs. This comprehensive bill aims to ensure universal access to nutrition while streamlining administrative requirements related to poverty tracking.

The Protecting Charitable Giving Act significantly increases penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of donor information from certain tax-exempt organizations, specifically targeting Schedule B information on Form 990. This legislation also mandates that the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration audit and report on any such improper disclosures. The goal is to enhance the privacy and security of charitable contributors' personal data.

This bill, the WATER for Farmers Act, establishes a formal process to determine when Mexico fails to meet its annual water delivery obligations under the 1944 Rio Grande Water Treaty. If a shortfall occurs, the bill mandates the imposition of trade duties on Mexican imports until the deficit is remedied. Finally, it creates a trust fund to compensate South Texas agricultural producers for economic losses resulting from these water delivery shortfalls.

The STEAM Act aims to streamline the environmental review process for geothermal energy projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It amends existing law to treat geothermal exploration and development similarly to oil and gas projects, applying the same expedited review procedures. This change is intended to accelerate the deployment of geothermal energy resources.

The Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 establishes dedicated federal funds and competitive grant programs across four titles to support the conservation of imperiled species. These titles focus on protecting North American butterflies, Pacific Island plants, freshwater mussels, and Southwestern desert fish. Each program authorizes up to $5 million annually for six years, prioritizing projects that aid species listed under the Endangered Species Act.

The Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes during public health emergencies. It allocates significant funding for enhanced data collection, surveillance, and research across CDC and NIH programs. Furthermore, the bill establishes a task force to develop federal recommendations for ensuring safe, respectful, and equitable maternity care, especially for marginalized communities.

The Stop Fueling Cartel Violence Act addresses the massive revenue generated by Mexico-based cartels through the theft and smuggling of petroleum products. This legislation recognizes that stolen fuel is a primary non-drug income source enabling these criminal organizations to fund their operations, including drug and terror activities impacting the U.S. It requires the Department of Defense to report on current and potential activities to disrupt this illicit hydrocarbon smuggling network.

This bill streamlines the process for the House to consider legislation allowing certain combat-disabled retirees to receive both disability compensation and retired pay concurrently. It also establishes the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024, which increases disability benefits for veterans starting December 1, 2024, based on the Social Security COLA.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has explicitly authorized such military action. It reaffirms Congress's constitutional authority to declare war. The resolution maintains exceptions for necessary self-defense and providing specific defensive support to allies attacked by Iran.

The Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act aims to enhance oversight and combat fraud within Medicare hospice and home health programs. It mandates increased survey frequency for high-risk providers, strengthens enrollment screening processes, and increases payment penalties for failure to submit required quality data. The bill also improves transparency by requiring CMS to notify patients of their rights when electing hospice care and mandates annual reporting on program integrity activities.

The Improving Home Dialysis Act of 2026 expands Medicare coverage to support individuals choosing home dialysis for end-stage renal disease. This bill mandates Medicare payment for necessary home dialysis training provided by qualified professionals. Additionally, it adds coverage for critical early-stage support services, including staff-assisted respite care and renal mental health services, to ease the transition to home treatment.

This bill officially designates May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" across the United States. It aims to raise public awareness about electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces. The resolution encourages citizens to take proactive steps, such as inspecting electrical systems and using modern safety devices, to prevent electrical injuries and fires.

The DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 aims to combat fraud in Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME) by mandating electronic claim submissions and imposing a strict 90-day deadline for filing claims for specified medical equipment. The bill also requires a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the effectiveness of current technology used to screen these claims for errors and fraud.

The **Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026** is a comprehensive bill that extends and modernizes major U.S. agricultural policy through 2031. It significantly expands disaster relief for farmers, increases funding for conservation efforts, and centralizes international food aid under the Department of Agriculture. The Act also reforms crop insurance, boosts rural broadband and infrastructure development, and tightens oversight on foreign ownership of American farmland.

The Blocking Leaks Undermining Enforcement (BLUE) Act creates new federal penalties for knowingly sharing the personal information of federal law enforcement officers with the intent to obstruct their duties or retaliate against them. This legislation expands existing prohibitions to specifically protect officers by criminalizing the disclosure of their sensitive personal details, including physical locations. The bill aims to prevent unauthorized disclosures that undermine ongoing law enforcement activities.

This act, the Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act of 2026, amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to explicitly include risks from extreme temperatures in the infrastructure resilience program for midsize and large drinking water systems. It expands eligibility and project requirements to address these new temperature-related threats. Furthermore, the bill extends the program's funding authorization through fiscal year 2032.

This bill mandates that federal banking agencies and the National Credit Union Administration conduct separate studies on the state of depository institutions and credit unions in rural areas. The studies must examine challenges, regulatory impacts, and ways to improve the growth and profitability of these vital rural financial services. Both agencies are required to submit their findings and recommendations to Congress within one year.