Legislation

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.

The Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and enforce comprehensive training for immigration officers on interacting with Native American tribal members. This training requires officers to recognize and accept valid Native American tribal identification documents as proof of U.S. citizenship. All relevant DHS personnel must complete this mandatory training annually to perform immigration enforcement duties.

The Cashless Bail Reporting Act mandates that states and local governments receiving specific federal grants must report annual data on their use of cashless bail systems. This data includes the number of individuals released, subsequent failures to appear, and new arrests while on pretrial release. Furthermore, the Act requires the Attorney General to annually publish a list of jurisdictions that permit pretrial release without cash bail for certain offenses threatening public safety.

The Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 targets fraud in the bail process. This legislation amends federal law to specifically disqualify individuals who commit fraud related to posting bail from participating in certain bail-related activities.

This bill clarifies that direct deposit is a permissible method for making contributions to qualified ABLE programs. It explicitly prevents any existing law from being interpreted as a barrier to using direct deposit for these essential savings accounts.

This act directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to update regulations to allow the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants. The NRC can only deny this authorization if specific, demonstrable safety risks related to national defense or public health require stricter standards. This aims to streamline construction by reducing material requirements for non-critical components.

The Monitor Accountability Act establishes new federal rules to increase oversight and transparency for court-appointed monitors overseeing state or local governments. This legislation sets limits on monitor compensation, imposes a five-year term limit for service, and requires public comment before an appointment is finalized. Furthermore, the Act mandates annual public accounting of services and fees for all active monitorships.

This bill completely repeals the Military Selective Service Act, eliminating the legal authority for the federal draft registration system. It transfers all assets and personnel from the Selective Service System within 180 days. Furthermore, the legislation prevents any federal or state entity from penalizing individuals for past failure to register. The rights of conscientious objectors remain unaffected by this repeal.

This resolution officially designates the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week." It serves to recognize and honor the service, sacrifice, and valor of law enforcement officers across the United States. The measure encourages the public to observe this week by honoring law enforcement personnel and promoting awareness of their essential mission.

This bill expands workers' compensation benefits for certain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) employees by officially classifying Certified Fire Investigators and National Response Team members as engaged in "fire protection activities." This designation creates a legal presumption that specific illnesses and diseases are job-related, simplifying the process for these ATF personnel to receive compensation.

The LIFT Act creates a new federal tax credit for issuers of "American infrastructure bonds" to lower borrowing costs for infrastructure projects. It also restricts the use of advance refunding bonds and permanently raises the small issuer exception limit for financial institutions regarding tax-exempt interest expense allocation rules. These provisions aim to incentivize infrastructure financing and adjust existing tax code limitations.

The Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act aims to improve early childhood education by ensuring school leaders have the necessary expertise. This legislation updates training requirements for principals and school leaders to include essential knowledge of child development and early childhood education best practices. The goal is to enable leaders to effectively support pre-kindergarten teachers and improve student outcomes.

This bill supports the designation of May 14, 2026, as "National Scam Survivor Day" to recognize the growing threat of scams across the United States. It highlights the significant financial losses and the increasing sophistication of fraud targeting all age groups. The legislation encourages greater public awareness, improved prevention resources, and stronger law enforcement efforts to combat scam operations. Ultimately, it calls for a collaborative approach to support survivors and prevent future victimization.

This Act establishes a firm deadline of December 31, 2026, for the ratification of the Congressional Apportionment Amendment. It asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set such conditions for adopting proposed amendments. If the required number of states has not ratified the amendment by this date, it will not become part of the Constitution.

The Supporting Survivors from Faith-based Communities Act establishes a national resource center to improve how faith communities and service providers respond to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking who have a faith or spiritual background. This center will provide education and training to strengthen prevention efforts and ensure victim safety and autonomy remain the highest priority. The bill also directs the Attorney General to create model state legislation addressing religious divorce denial.

The Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026 establishes a Department of Justice Task Force to develop recommendations for improving the hiring, retention, and advancement of women in law enforcement. This legislation incentivizes states to adopt these new standards by offering a 5% bonus payment on top of their existing federal law enforcement funding. The goal is to create fairer and more supportive career pathways for female officers nationwide.

The Prioritizing Primary Care Act of 2026 mandates federal agencies to report annually on their spending dedicated to primary care within federal health programs. It also establishes a working group tasked with studying and recommending strategies to increase primary care prioritization, access, and quality across these programs.