Legislation

This bill aims to improve child care reliability for military families by expanding the pool of eligible providers and streamlining hiring processes. It establishes a mandatory preclearance system for child care employees and authorizes job-sharing arrangements to increase staffing flexibility. Furthermore, the Act mandates the creation of a comprehensive data system to track child care readiness and requires reports on waitlists and the link between child care availability and military readiness.

This Act reforms Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings by imposing strict time limits and new "bad faith" standards for dismissal, particularly targeting abusive venue shopping and corporate maneuvering. It also limits a court's power to override specific statutory protections and expands the automatic stay to shield certain non-debtor entities involved in prior corporate restructurings from litigation. The goal is to enhance consumer protection and corporate accountability within the bankruptcy system.

The Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026 strengthens federal enforcement against energy market manipulation and false reporting. This legislation grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) new authority to prohibit individuals or entities who violate market manipulation or false reporting rules from trading electric energy or natural gas. These new prohibitions apply to violations under both the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act.

This bill, the Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act, fundamentally changes how partnership interests received as compensation—often by investment managers—are taxed. It redefines the valuation of these interests and introduces a new mechanism that generally requires the income to be treated as ordinary income rather than long-term capital gains. The legislation aims to eliminate preferential tax treatment for compensation derived from investment or asset development businesses.

This bill, the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act, explicitly repeals Executive Order 14399, which attempted to regulate mail-in voting. It prohibits federal agencies, including the Postal Service, from using funds to create national voter/citizenship databases or interfere with state administration of absentee and mail-in ballots. The Act reaffirms that states, not the federal government, control federal election procedures.

The Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act grants owners and operators of designated critical infrastructure facilities the authority to detect, track, and stop drone threats after completing mandatory training and certification. The bill also establishes a grant program to help these entities purchase approved anti-drone technology. This new authority provides liability protection for authorized actions taken to defend critical infrastructure against aerial threats.

The Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2026 mandates that five key federal agencies establish formal Youth Advisory Councils. These councils, composed of members aged 16 to 29, will provide recommendations on climate change, environmental justice, and pollution reduction. The Act ensures young people have a structured voice in federal environmental decision-making, particularly concerning disadvantaged communities. Funding is authorized for these activities through fiscal year 2037.

The INSIGHT Act mandates the Department of Labor to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the status of employee benefit plan investigations. It also establishes new requirements for when the Department provides "adverse assistance" to individuals for use in lawsuits against plan fiduciaries, requiring written agreements and subsequent reporting to Congress. Finally, the bill amends ERISA to reinforce the policy of promoting the voluntary sponsorship of private pension plans.

The Airpower Acceleration Act of 2026 streamlines the acquisition of critical fighter jets by granting the Secretary of Defense multiyear procurement authority for the F-35 and F-15EX aircraft. This bill also establishes new minimum inventory requirements for the Air Force fighter fleet, aiming for at least 1,800 total fighters by 2026. Furthermore, it authorizes an expansion of the F-15EX fleet to replace aging F-15E aircraft.

The RETAIN Act of 2026 aims to improve the retention of experienced military aviators. It mandates that officers with over eight years of service receive the maximum aviation incentive pay. Additionally, the bill enhances the Air Force's retention program by offering greater flexibility in duty assignments and increasing potential aviation bonuses up to an average of $100,000 annually.

The PCTEC Act establishes grants to create and expand Primary Care Team Education Centers. These centers will strengthen community-based outpatient care by training the next generation of health professionals in multidisciplinary settings. The funding aims to develop innovative ways to recruit and support clinical preceptors, ultimately improving access to primary care.

The Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act establishes a federal grant program to provide financial compensation to essential, non-remote healthcare workers for hazardous duty performed during declared emergencies or disasters. These grants will fund supplemental pay, capped at \$13 per hour and \$25,000 annually per worker, for duties deemed hazardous by the Secretary. Funds may also be used by facilities to implement safety measures for these frontline workers.

The Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 prohibits state and local governments from imposing liability on energy businesses for climate change-related harms through lawsuits or new penalty laws. This legislation asserts that the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of federal law. Consequently, all pending "qualified liability actions" in state or federal court must be dismissed.

The Engineering Biology Readiness Act focuses on strengthening national biodefense against risks associated with engineering biology. It extends deadlines for national biodefense strategy briefings and mandates a comprehensive analysis of current and future engineering biology threats. Furthermore, the bill requires recommendations for modernizing U.S. authorities, regulations, and research efforts to mitigate risks while supporting beneficial innovation.

This bill significantly expands whistleblower protections for individuals working on federal contracts and grants across the government, including those with the DoD and NASA. It broadens the definition of who is protected and what activities are covered, such as refusing illegal orders. Furthermore, the Act prohibits executive branch officials from requesting retaliation and ensures that these new protections cannot be waived by employment agreements.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) decision to withdraw a previous rule concerning examinations for risks to active-duty servicemembers and their dependents. By disapproving this action, Congress aims to nullify the CFPB's withdrawal, effectively reinstating the original rule.

This joint resolution disapproves and nullifies a specific rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding "Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices." By using the Congressional Review Act, this action prevents the CFPB's Circular 2024-05 from having any legal effect or enforceability.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) concerning Truth in Lending and advance consumer credit based on expected compensation. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, the resolution nullifies the effect of that CFPB rule.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's rule concerning permissible purposes for obtaining and using consumer reports under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure nullifies the specified CFPB rule, preventing it from taking effect.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule withdrawing previous regulations concerning debt collection practices and the collection of medical debt. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure ensures that the withdrawn CFPB rule has no legal force or effect.