Legislation

This bill establishes new restrictions and rigorous regulatory review for pharmaceutical products originating from or affiliated with the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or the People's Liberation Army (PLA). It prohibits the approval of new drug applications and mandates the refusal and destruction of imported drugs linked to these affiliated entities. The legislation provides a limited compliance pathway for entities to divest or demonstrate non-affiliation to avoid these restrictions.

This bill reauthorizes the popular Breast Cancer Research Stamp program, extending the authority for the U.S. Postal Service to sell the special stamp until 2037. The stamp continues to raise crucial funds, with the additional purchase amount going directly to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Defense (DoD) for breast cancer research.

The **No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act** amends the Federal Power Act to place strict new limits and transparency requirements on the Department of Energy's emergency authority to order electricity generation. This legislation narrows the conditions under which emergency orders can be issued and mandates consideration of environmental alternatives and customer cost impacts before action is taken. Furthermore, it generally prohibits using emergency orders to prevent the retirement of power plants unless absolutely necessary.

The Pedophile Financial Accountability Act mandates a thorough investigation by FinCEN into potential Bank Secrecy Act violations by financial institutions concerning transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein. This inquiry will specifically examine failures to report suspicious activity and delays in disclosing Epstein's financial dealings. The resulting report to Congress must detail these findings, and any willful violations of anti-money laundering laws will be referred to the Attorney General.

The Medication Competition Act establishes a clear pathway for the FDA to approve biosimilar and interchangeable versions of biologic drugs. It sets rigorous standards for safety and efficacy, requiring biosimilars to be highly similar to the reference product. The bill also institutes a one-year exclusivity period for the first approved interchangeable product and outlines procedures for resolving related patent disputes.

The Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act aims to safeguard maternal and infant health from climate-related risks like extreme heat and air pollution. It establishes grant programs to fund community initiatives and professional education focused on mitigating these dangers for vulnerable populations. Furthermore, the bill mandates the creation of a research consortium and a national strategy to identify high-risk zones for pregnant individuals and young children.

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.