Legislation

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee. The building will now be known as the Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building. This designation ensures all official references to the facility reflect the new name.

The Foreign Service Age and Integration and Reform (FAIR) Act of 2026 proposes to raise the mandatory retirement age for Foreign Service officers. This legislation adjusts the mandatory retirement age from 65 to 67, or to the individual's applicable Social Security retirement age, whichever is greater.

The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 mandates significant safety upgrades across both civilian and military aviation to prevent midair collisions. It requires the FAA to implement advanced collision avoidance systems and new air traffic controller training, while also compelling the Department of Defense to equip most military helicopters with transponders for increased visibility. The bill establishes new transparency measures, including public tracking of safety rule implementation and enhanced reporting on near-miss incidents, particularly around major airports like Reagan National.

The PPLI Abuse Act fundamentally changes the tax treatment of certain investment-oriented private placement life insurance and annuity contracts, classifying them as non-insurance products for tax purposes. This subjects contract holders to annual taxation on investment gains and subjects certain distributions to ordinary income tax rates. The bill also establishes stringent new initial and annual reporting requirements for issuers of these contracts, backed by severe penalties for non-compliance.

This Act officially designates the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark, recognizing its vital role in the Free-State movement and the Underground Railroad. The legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements for the protection and interpretation of this historically significant site. The designation ensures the preservation of this location, which offers exceptional value in illustrating U.S. history regarding slavery and the settlement of Kansas.

This resolution officially recognizes June 1, 2024, as National Mushroom Day. It specifically honors the vital role of Chester and Berks Counties, Pennsylvania, as the heart of the U.S. mushroom industry. The bill celebrates the industry's significant economic contributions, its support for local employment, and the nutritional value of mushrooms in healthy diets.

The Freedom to Build Act establishes a voluntary designation program through HUD for localities that reduce regulatory barriers to housing construction or meet housing supply targets. Localities can qualify by adopting reforms across innovation, approval speed, and property rights, or by demonstrating sustained housing growth. Designated communities will receive priority consideration for competitive federal housing and community development grants.

The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 establishes a grant program to fund evidence-based or promising strategies addressing students' academic, social-emotional, and health needs, particularly those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants prioritize entities serving high-need, low-income, and rural student populations. Recipients must focus on evidence-based interventions, culturally responsive practices, and comprehensive student and staff support systems.

This bill establishes the Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office, a body tasked with evaluating the physical or mental fitness of the President. The Commission, composed of medical experts and former high-ranking officials, can be directed by Congress to examine the President. Its findings regarding the President's ability to execute their duties are then reported to Congress and the Vice President.

This bill supports designating a week in April 2026 as "Black Maternal Health Week" to focus national attention on the severe maternal health crisis facing Black women. It highlights the unacceptable and unjust disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity rates among Black women due to structural racism and inequities. The legislation urges Congress to invest in comprehensive maternal care and pass legislation, like the Momnibus Act, grounded in human rights and reproductive justice.

This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), recognizing its crucial role in establishing sustainable and profitable U.S. fisheries management. The MSA has successfully prevented overfishing, rebuilt numerous fish stocks, and secured the economic and cultural importance of marine resources. Congress reaffirms its commitment to strengthening this vital, science-based law to address modern challenges facing American fishing communities.

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 preclearance system for background checks and authorizes job-sharing arrangements to increase staffing flexibility. Furthermore, the legislation mandates the creation of a comprehensive data system to monitor child care capacity, workforce readiness, and waitlists across the Department of Defense.

The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act formally defines xylazine and immediately places it into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. This legislation establishes specific rules for the legitimate veterinary use and possession of xylazine while mandating enhanced tracking and requiring the Sentencing Commission to review penalties for related offenses. Furthermore, the bill directs the Attorney General to report to Congress on the prevalence and impact of illicit xylazine use.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa. The facility will henceforth be known as the Martin L. Graber Post Office. This designation will apply to all official federal references to the building.

This bill officially designates the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum under construction in Jacksonville, Florida, as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum. The museum is established to honor, connect, and educate the public about the nation's former prisoners of war and those currently missing in action. The legislation also requires the museum to submit a five-year budget and organizational report to Congress shortly after enactment.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia. Upon enactment, the facility will be known as the Patricia Paige Post Office. This designation will apply to all federal records and official references to the location.

This resolution supports the goals of the 2026 Day of Silence to highlight the bullying and discrimination faced by LGBTQI+ students in schools. It calls on communities to act to ensure equal educational opportunities and civil rights protections for all students. The bill affirms the importance of safe, inclusive learning environments free from harassment and victimization.

The Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act ensures that certain full-time National Guard duty performed in support of federal law enforcement operations is counted as qualifying service for federal benefits. This provision specifically covers duty authorized by the President or Secretary of Defense that addresses significant criminal activity or threats to public safety. As a result, this service will now qualify for benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and eligibility for retired pay.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that President Trump and Special Envoy Witkoff violated the Foreign Emoluments Clause by accepting undisclosed payments linked to a secret deal with an entity substantially funded by the UAE. It demands they immediately turn over all such payments to the Treasury and divest from any business interests connected to foreign governments. The bill cites specific financial transactions and subsequent U.S. policy actions favoring the UAE as evidence of a grave conflict of interest.

This bill authorizes the Artemis Accords, establishing U.S. policy to promote peaceful and responsible civil space exploration through this international framework. It creates a Special Coordinator within the State Department to expand participation in the Accords and requires regular reports to Congress on international space cooperation. Furthermore, the legislation mandates a strategy to integrate U.S. low-earth orbit satellite technology into foreign policy to advance connectivity and counter strategic competitors.