Legislation

The HUMBLE Presidents Act prohibits the use of a sitting President's name, image, likeness, or signature on federal property, assets, coins, and currency. This legislation aims to prevent the unilateral labeling or decoration of federal items by the current President. No federal funds can be used for these prohibited activities.

The Rural Child Care Access Act aims to improve access to child care in rural communities through federal support. It establishes competitive grant programs, managed by the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, to fund infrastructure improvements for local child care facilities. These grants will help modify, upgrade, or construct facilities, as well as support provider training and recruitment in areas with fewer than 50,000 residents. The bill also mandates regular reporting and studies on the construction and renovation needs of child care facilities nationwide.

This bill mandates that states verify an applicant's lawful presence in the U.S. before issuing driver's licenses, commercial licenses, or identification cards. States failing to implement these strict verification and electronic confirmation requirements by October 2026 will face a 10% reduction in federal highway funding. Withheld funds will be redistributed to states that comply with the new federal standards.

The Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026 establishes a formal process for banning books in federal prisons, requiring approval from a newly created Publication Review Committee. This committee must include diverse members, such as an incarcerated individual and a professional librarian. The Act also mandates annual reporting to Congress on all banned books and the status of related appeals.

The JOAN Act streamlines the federal review and permitting process for natural gas infrastructure projects by designating FERC as the lead agency for environmental reviews and establishing strict timelines for all agencies. It centralizes legal challenges against project authorizations into a single, accelerated lawsuit in federal appellate court, limiting judicial review scope and imposing strict deadlines. The bill aims to expedite project development while requiring coordination among federal and state agencies regarding water quality and project data.

The Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act of 2026 significantly expands educational and training support for youth who have experienced foster care. This bill broadens eligibility, increases the maximum voucher amount to $12,000, and allows vouchers to cover a wider range of opportunities, including short-term training and remedial education. Furthermore, it mandates improved state efforts to inform eligible youth about these benefits and removes transportation barriers to participation.

This bill aims to eliminate "sanctuary jurisdictions" by penalizing local governments that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. It provides legal protections for local officers who comply with DHS detainers and makes sanctuary jurisdictions ineligible for a wide range of federal grants. Furthermore, it allows states to sue jurisdictions that release immigrants who subsequently commit crimes in other states.

This bill expands federal Do Not Call protections to cover all phone numbers, including business and cell lines, and lowers the threshold for what constitutes a violation. It also updates the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) to better capture modern robocalling technology. The goal is to strengthen consumer protection against unwanted automated calls.

The Federal Prosecutorial Accountability Act establishes a private right of action allowing individuals to sue federal prosecutors for misconduct, including violations of constitutional rights or procedural rules. Successful plaintiffs can recover compensatory and punitive damages, with the U.S. government held jointly liable. The bill also mandates a one-year prohibition from government representation for any attorney sanctioned under Rule 11.

The Modernization of Derivatives Tax Act of 2026 overhauls the Internal Revenue Code's treatment of derivatives by mandating annual recognition of gains and losses, generally classifying them as ordinary income. The bill establishes detailed rules for "investment hedging units" to coordinate tax treatment between derivatives and their underlying assets. Furthermore, it repeals several outdated rules concerning capital gains and straddles while making extensive conforming amendments across the tax code.

The Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2026 comprehensively updates federal law to ensure that all video programming, communications services, and modern playback devices are fully accessible to people with disabilities. This bill mandates closed captioning and audio description for online content, improves accessibility features on devices, and requires sign language video support for customer service and video conferencing. Ultimately, it strengthens enforcement and directs the FCC to keep accessibility standards current with emerging technologies.

The Victims of Immigration Conduct Enforcement Act (VOICE Act) establishes a new civil remedy allowing individuals to sue the U.S. government for constitutional or federal rights violations committed by federal law enforcement officers during immigration enforcement actions. If a violation is proven, the responsible federal agency must pay the claimant $2,000,000 in punitive damages. This provision bypasses standard administrative claim requirements, ensuring victims have a direct path to legal redress.

This Act establishes the 6PPD Task Force, led by the Department of Transportation and EPA, to address the environmental threat posed by the tire chemical 6PPD-Q, which is toxic to coho salmon. The Task Force will coordinate research, identify funding opportunities, and recommend strategies for developing and deploying safer alternatives to 6PPD while maintaining tire safety standards. It will also share best practices for mitigating current runoff impacts and maintain a public repository of resources.

This bill prohibits federal family planning funds under Title X from being provided to any entity that performs, promotes, or refers for abortion. Entities receiving funds must certify they will not perform abortions or give funds to organizations that do, with limited exceptions for rape, incest, or life-threatening conditions. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must also submit annual reports to Congress detailing grant recipients and any abortions performed under the exceptions.

The Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2026 establishes a 20-year demonstration project to modify Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for blind individuals. This project removes the consideration of substantial gainful activity when determining disability eligibility for participants. Instead, benefits will be reduced based on earned income above a specific threshold, allowing blind Americans to work without immediately losing their SSDI entitlement.

The Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act proposes amending the Fair Labor Standards Act to exclude medical residents from the definition of "employee." This change would remove federal minimum wage and overtime protections for residents participating in postgraduate medical training programs. The bill also includes a provision to repeal a section of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004.

This bill establishes the FBI Hiring Review Act, mandating a comprehensive audit of recent FBI hiring practices and background checks. It requires cross-referencing new employees against state-level misconduct files to ensure all relevant information was considered. Furthermore, the legislation requires certification of all agent training and a subsequent report from the Government Accountability Office on these findings.

This bill extends the surveillance authority granted under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for an additional 18 months. It specifically amends the expiration date for this critical national security tool to October 20, 2027.

The Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026 aims to streamline the construction and alteration of VA facilities. This bill directs the VA to utilize recognized commercial building codes and standards instead of federal ones where appropriate. It mandates at least three annual pilot projects to test this new approach between 2027 and 2031, with required reporting to Congress.

The Marijuana Impact on Medicaid Act of 2026 proposes to reduce federal Medicaid funding by 10% for any state that legalizes marijuana for adult recreational use. This reduction applies to all state Medicaid expenditures, though states with only medical marijuana programs are exempt. Additionally, the bill mandates a report detailing the costs to Medicaid from marijuana-related hospital and emergency room visits.