Legislation

The PARITY Act, or Promoting Access and Revenue Integrity Through Institutional Transparency Act, aims to provide regulatory relief for institutions of higher education. This is achieved by repealing two specific provisions within the Higher Education Act of 1965 that currently impose requirements or restrictions on participating institutions.

The Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act establishes federal grants to help low- and moderate-income households fund crucial home improvements against climate disasters like floods and wildfires. It also expands services under the Older Americans Act to improve indoor air quality, cooling, and energy efficiency for older individuals. The bill authorizes $500 million annually to support these resilience and health-focused modifications.

This Act permanently bars any Member of Congress convicted of specific corruption or felony sexual abuse offenses committed while in office from receiving their federal pension or retirement annuity. The bill removes the requirement that corruption-related crimes must involve the Member's official duties to trigger forfeiture. These provisions apply to convictions occurring on or after the date of enactment.

The Railroad Retirement Fairness Act of 2026 aims to ensure railroad employees and their families receive equitable Social Security benefit protections. This bill prevents the reduction of Social Security benefits for railroad workers who also qualify for benefits through other employment by treating their railroad retirement annuity as a Social Security benefit for WEP and GPO calculations. Additionally, it eliminates a specific deduction from annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act.

The SAFE through Medicare Act expands Medicare Part B coverage to include medically necessary "home resiliency services" for individuals at risk during climate or manmade disasters. These services, effective January 1, 2027, include items like heat pumps or solar batteries for those reliant on electricity or sensitive to extreme weather. The bill mandates establishing a process to identify medically at-risk individuals based on geography, disaster history, and medical needs.

The Climate Change Education Act establishes a federal program, managed by NOAA, to fund comprehensive climate change education for all ages. This initiative aims to increase climate literacy through formal schooling and nonformal programs, focusing on solutions, adaptation, and climate justice. The Act authorizes grants to K-12 systems, higher education, professional associations, and youth corps to develop and implement climate-focused learning and applied research.

The Parents Over Platforms Act establishes new responsibilities for application distributors (like app stores) and developers to protect minors online. This includes requiring age assurance mechanisms and obligating developers to tailor experiences and restrict personalized advertising for users identified as minors. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is granted authority to enforce the Act, which preempts state and local laws on these matters.

The America Grows Act of 2026 establishes mandatory, inflation-adjusted funding for four key agricultural research agencies through 2036 and beyond. This legislation ensures consistent financial support by protecting these appropriations from automatic spending cuts (sequestration). Furthermore, the bill exempts its budgetary effects from standard PAYGO scorecards.

The Speedy Tariff Refund Act of 2026 mandates the immediate, automatic refund of all duties unlawfully collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This legislation requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue these refunds, with interest, within 30 days without requiring any formal request or documentation from importers. Congress strongly urges businesses that benefited from these duties to pass the refunds along to affected customers and families.

The Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to officially include hot rotisserie chicken as an eligible food item for purchase using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This bill expands the range of food options available to SNAP recipients.

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act ratifies a comprehensive agreement to finally settle all water rights claims for the Tribe in California. The bill confirms the Tribe's quantified water right, establishes a multi-million dollar settlement trust fund for water infrastructure and management projects, and addresses related tax issues on the Reservation. Furthermore, it authorizes the transfer of federal land into trust for the Tribe and the conveyance of specific federal land to the Coachella Valley Water District.

The FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act aims to streamline the federal student aid verification process, significantly reducing the documentation burden on students. This bill prohibits duplicate verification for Pell Grant recipients and limits the Department of Education from requesting information already available through other federal systems. Ultimately, the goal is to make accessing financial aid faster and simpler for students while maintaining necessary oversight.

The Pets Belong with Families Act prohibits public housing agencies from banning pets based on breed, size, or weight. This legislation allows agencies to implement reasonable pet deposits, capped at 10% of monthly rent and spread over three months. While agencies can still limit the number of pets or prohibit specific dangerous animals, this bill aims to keep pets with their families in public housing.

The Fighter Aircrew Career Flexibility Act aims to retain experienced military pilots and aircrew by offering new service options. It allows those completing active duty to serve part-time in the Reserves while maintaining flight proficiency. Additionally, it establishes a pilot program for active-duty fighter pilots to take a temporary break from service before returning with an extended commitment.

The Know Your Labor Rights Act amends the National Labor Relations Act to mandate that employers prominently display notices informing employees and job applicants of their rights under the law. This legislation requires the National Labor Relations Board to establish regulations for these postings and the distribution of this information to new hires. Employers who fail to comply face civil penalties up to $500 per violation.

The No Bias in the Baseline Act fundamentally changes how the federal budget baseline is calculated. It redefines the baseline as a projection based strictly on current laws, assuming discretionary spending remains at current funding levels without any inflation adjustments. This modification standardizes future spending and revenue projections for budget analysis.

This bill establishes a Geothermal Ombudsman and a Geothermal Permitting Task Force within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These new entities are designed to streamline and expedite the federal permitting process for geothermal energy projects on public lands. The Ombudsman will serve as a liaison, resolve disputes, and monitor permit processing across BLM offices.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) rule concerning the "Time or Space" exception for digital marketing providers. By disapproving the rule, Congress effectively nullifies the CFPB's action regarding the withdrawal of a previous regulation on this matter.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule concerning "Fair Credit Reporting; File Disclosure." By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this action prevents the CFPB's recently submitted rule from taking effect. Consequently, the specified rule will have no legal force or implementation.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule that withdrew its prior policy statement on abusive acts or practices. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this action nullifies the CFPB's withdrawal rule. Consequently, the original policy statement regarding abusive acts or practices is reinstated.