Legislation

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.

The **Protecting American Taxpayers Act** is a comprehensive bill aimed at reducing government waste, preventing fraud, and increasing financial transparency across federal programs. It targets improper payments in areas like child care and Medicare, permanently bars pandemic relief fraudsters from future SBA aid, and cancels unspent COVID-19 relief funds to reduce the deficit. Additionally, the Act strengthens oversight of welfare programs, enhances fraud enforcement timelines, and expands whistleblower protections for federal contractors.

This joint resolution disapproves the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule concerning time-barred debt under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Regulation F). By disapproving the rule, Congress renders it legally void and without effect.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule that withdrew a prior regulation concerning the Fair Credit Reporting Act's preemption of state laws. By disapproving this action, Congress nullifies the CFPB's withdrawal rule. Consequently, the original rule regarding state law preemption is reinstated.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule that would have withdrawn a previous circular concerning unlawful and unenforceable contract terms. By disapproving this action, Congress ensures the original CFPB circular on contract terms remains in effect.

The Western Tribal Water Act of 2026 addresses critical water infrastructure needs for Tribes in the Upper Colorado River Basin. This legislation expands the existing Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program to include ten new eligible projects in the basin. It also authorizes $60 million in funding for the program for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to improve tribal water supplies.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule concerning the use of digital user accounts for accessing Buy Now, Pay Later loans. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure voids the specific CFPB rule, rendering it without legal effect.

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) attempt to withdraw its rule on whistleblower protections under CFPA Section 1057. By disapproving the withdrawal, Congress ensures that the original CFPB whistleblower protections rule remains in effect.

This resolution congratulates the University of South Carolina Aiken women's polo team for winning the 2026 United States Polo Association Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Championship. It honors the team's historic undefeated season and recognizes the significant contributions of all players, coaches, and staff. The resolution also formally requests that an enrolled copy be sent to key team members.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) action to withdraw a previous rule concerning deceptive marketing of remittance transfer speed or cost. By disapproving the withdrawal, Congress effectively nullifies the CFPB's decision to remove that guidance. This action aims to reinstate the original regulatory stance on clear marketing for money transfers.

This joint resolution disapproves the rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) concerning the preemption of state laws under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. By disapproving the rule, Congress ensures it has no legal force or effect.

This bill aims to streamline the New Source Review (NSR) permitting process for industrial facilities under the Clean Air Act by setting strict deadlines and consolidating permit requirements. It revises the definition of a "modification" to focus on actual hourly emission rate increases and excludes certain efficiency, safety, or reliability projects from triggering new reviews. Furthermore, the legislation narrows the definition of "construction" to primarily mean the physical building of emissions units, limiting when preconstruction review requirements apply.

The Maverick Act authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer up to three surplus, non-combat-capable F-14D Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama, at no cost to the government. The transfer is conditional, requiring the Commission to maintain the aircraft and adhere to strict operational and ownership agreements. The Commission will be responsible for all associated costs, maintenance, and liability following the transfer.

The Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026 expands the allowable uses for Byrne JAG Program and COPS grant funding. This legislation specifically directs funds toward critical areas such as officer recruitment and retention, acquiring advanced protective and forensic equipment, and bolstering digital crime-fighting capabilities. It also supports the enhancement of drone operations and improved victim services.

This bill aims to protect U.S. individuals and companies from foreign lawsuits seeking to penalize them for complying with U.S. sanctions and export control laws. It specifically bans the enforcement of foreign court rulings or arbitration awards in U.S. courts if those rulings stem from actions taken to follow U.S. sanctions. The legislation ensures that good-faith compliance with U.S. economic restrictions cannot be used as grounds for liability in American courts.

The Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act strengthens safety protocols by mandating strict, short timelines for manufacturers to report potential ingredient contamination and confirmed positive test results for finished infant formula. It also requires the FDA to issue regular reports on supply chain resiliency and review manufacturer investigations following contamination incidents. This legislation aims to ensure quicker responses to safety threats and improve the overall stability of the infant formula market.