Legislation

This bill aims to protect consumers from deceptive content created by generative Artificial Intelligence, such as deepfakes. It requires AI application providers to embed machine-readable disclosures in AI-generated audio or visual content. Covered online platforms must then clearly display these disclosures to users. The FTC is tasked with issuing regulations to enforce these transparency requirements.

Logan's Law mandates the creation of a public, searchable Violent Criminal Offender Database managed by the Attorney General. This legislation requires states receiving Byrne JAG grants to submit data on qualifying convictions to this new database. Furthermore, the bill directs the Attorney General to report on and recommend improvements for increasing criminal record sharing between states and federal entities. Non-compliant states risk losing their Byrne JAG grant funds.

The CLEAN Mergers Act imposes strict new divestiture requirements on large mergers completed between January 20, 2025, and January 19, 2029. It mandates the immediate divestiture of completed threshold transactions (valued at $10 billion or more) unless specific competitive conditions are proven in court. Furthermore, the Act allows federal agencies and state attorneys general to review smaller "enforcement-lapse transactions" for evidence of misconduct or improper influence, potentially leading to required divestiture. Finally, it extends the statute of limitations for antitrust lawsuits from four years to ten years.

This bill officially renames the Federal Aviation Administration facility at the Yakima Air Terminal in Yakima, Washington, as the "Roy A. Rutherford Air Traffic Control Tower." The designation applies to the current tower and any future structure built at that location. This change requires all official documents to use the new name when referencing the facility.

The Main Street BRIDGE Act mandates collaboration between Small Business Development Centers and Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers to better serve small businesses. This partnership requires joint reporting to Congress on its results, including metrics on businesses served and jobs created. The goal is to enhance resource integration and support for small business growth and equity.

This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that members of the Armed Forces should be authorized to carry personal firearms on military installations when off-duty. It amends existing law to require that requests for authorization begin with the assumption of approval. Any denial must be provided in writing and include specific, objective reasons.

This bill mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) share a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions with their non-VA healthcare providers participating in the Community Care program. This information sharing will occur through a designated Third Party Administrator. The goal is to ensure community providers have critical prescription history for safer veteran care.

The PEAT Act of 2026 clarifies the classification of certain biologics under the Public Health Service Act. This legislation ensures that a biologic cannot be regulated solely based on the presence of a clinically inactive protein component. The bill aims to streamline regulatory requirements by focusing on active components.

The Release Your Taxes Act of 2026 mandates that Members of Congress and congressional candidates must publicly disclose their federal income tax returns. This information will be collected and published in a searchable database maintained by congressional officials within five business days of receipt. Failure to comply will result in the individual's name being publicly listed until they submit the required filings or six years pass.

The Housing FIRST Act amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to establish formal standards for tenant screening reports, treating them similarly to employment reports. This bill strictly limits the types of criminal and financial history landlords can use when evaluating rental applicants. Furthermore, it mandates specific disclosure and adverse action notification requirements for landlords using these reports.

The Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026 establishes severe mandatory minimum sentences for attempting to assassinate high-ranking federal officials. This legislation mandates a minimum of 25 years or life in prison for attempts against members of Congress, Cabinet members, Supreme Court Justices, the President, the Vice President, and certain presidential staff. The bill aims to impose strict penalties to deter political violence against key government figures.

The New Pathways Act amends the Second Chance Act to require the Bureau of Prisons to assist certain returning citizens in obtaining crucial identification documents before their release. This includes providing U.S. citizens with a REAL ID-compliant identification card and helping noncitizens secure proof of lawful status. The goal is to ensure individuals have necessary documentation for successful reentry into their communities.

The Petfax Act of 2026 enhances consumer protection by requiring sellers of dogs and cats to disclose detailed source and health history information before any sale. It also prohibits unfair or deceptive sales practices, such as misrepresenting an animal's origin. Furthermore, the Act strengthens enforcement against problematic breeders by barring individuals whose dealer licenses were recently suspended or revoked from obtaining new licenses at the same location, even through family members or new entities.

The KOMBUCHA Act aims to support domestic producers by exempting low alcohol by volume (under 1.25% ABV) kombucha from federal wine and beer excise taxes. This legislation specifically defines qualifying kombucha based on its fermentation process and ingredients. The tax exemption will take effect for quarters beginning after the date the Act is enacted.

The Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act requires the Department of Education to collect and publish detailed data on the public school teacher and principal workforce through the existing civil rights data collection. This data will be broken down by race, ethnicity, and sex, and will include information on years of experience and certification status. The goal is to provide accessible, comprehensive reports to better understand the educator workforce.

The Medicaid Outreach and Assistance for Communities Act of 2026 aims to ensure eligible individuals maintain or gain Medicaid and CHIP coverage following recent administrative changes. This bill increases federal funding to support states in providing necessary outreach and enrollment assistance. Specifically, it raises the federal matching rate to 100% for state spending on these critical enrollment activities.

The Safe Transit for All Act of 2026 mandates that larger federally funded transit agencies establish programs to collect detailed data on street harassment and assaults targeting passengers. This data collection must include incident specifics, demographic information, and the impact on ridership, with the goal of improving public transportation safety. Agencies are required to publish this non-identifiable data publicly and establish response protocols for reported incidents.

The Make the American Dream Real Again Act establishes a new refundable tax credit for homeowners who sell their principal residence to a first-time homebuyer. This credit is designed to offset the seller's costs associated with assisting the buyer's qualified home acquisition expenses. The goal is to encourage home sales to new owners by providing a direct financial incentive to existing sellers.

The PFAS Cleanup Act establishes a new excise tax on the sale or use of PFAS "forever chemicals" to generate revenue for remediation efforts. It also creates a federal tax credit for public water systems that incur qualified expenses to remove PFAS contamination exceeding EPA safety standards. This legislation aims to address the significant health and social costs associated with PFAS pollution.

The MISSION Rx Act aims to lower prescription drug costs for servicemembers, veterans, and federal procurement programs. It caps the cost-sharing amounts paid by TRICARE beneficiaries and veterans for certain drugs at the level paid by Medicare Part D beneficiaries. Furthermore, the bill limits the price federal agencies pay for these same negotiated drugs under existing procurement agreements.