Legislation

This resolution formally denounces any suggestion by the President to unilaterally nationalize or take direct control over federal elections. It affirms that the Constitution reserves primary authority over elections to state legislatures and Congress, not the President. The bill declares that any attempt by the President to usurp this power would be unconstitutional and unlawful.

This resolution expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives following the passing of the Honorable David Scott, a Representative from Georgia. It directs that the resolution be formally communicated to the Senate and the deceased's family. As a mark of respect, the House will adjourn for the day.

This bill recognizes and honors the International Hearing Society on its 75th anniversary in 2026. It celebrates the organization's history, its dedication to connecting hearing professionals, and its vital role in advancing hearing health care. The legislation also commends the Society for its advocacy work to improve patient care and expand access to quality services nationwide.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' strong support for rural communities as vital drivers of the U.S. economy, energy production, and food supply. It highlights recent legislative actions aimed at strengthening rural areas through energy independence, improved healthcare access, manufacturing growth, and expanded broadband connectivity. The bill affirms that a clean environment and a strong economy can coexist while supporting the prosperity of these essential communities.

This resolution commends the Holy See for its enduring diplomatic relationship with Taiwan and affirms Congress's strong support for its preservation. It highlights Taiwan's exemplary record on religious freedom compared to the People's Republic of China. The bill encourages further high-level engagement between the Vatican and Taiwan to strengthen their partnership.

This bill seeks to formally expunge the two impeachments of former President Donald J. Trump from December 2019 and January 2021. It asserts that the impeachments were flawed due to a lack of firsthand evidence and biased proceedings in the House of Representatives. By expunging them, the resolution treats the Articles of Impeachment as if they never passed the House.

This bill officially designates April 2026 as "National County Government Month." The purpose is to honor the county government workforce and educate the public on the vital local programs and services counties provide. It encourages counties nationwide to use this month for outreach and celebration of their essential role in American life.

This act mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs brief Congress on the activation readiness of the new VA medical center in El Paso, Texas. The briefing must detail staffing plans, equipment timelines, specialty services offered, and coordination efforts to ensure the facility is fully operational and meets veterans' needs.

The Improving Access to Financial Coaching Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program through the Department of the Treasury to fund nonprofit and community organizations providing financial coaching. This legislation aims to increase access to high-quality financial guidance for low- and moderate-income consumers. The Act also mandates the development of standardized certification practices for financial coaches nationwide.

The RECOVER Act of 2026 aims to eliminate the current Medicare payment reduction for therapists providing multiple therapy services to a patient on the same day. This legislation strikes the rule that reduces payments by more than 50% for these concurrent services under the Physician Fee Schedule and outpatient rehabilitation services. By removing this reduction, the bill seeks to ensure fair compensation for comprehensive therapy care.

This bill seeks to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to update the definition of eligible food items for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it would explicitly add hot rotisserie chicken to the list of items that can be purchased with SNAP benefits. The legislation also includes minor technical formatting updates to the existing law.

The Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act amends federal transit law to explicitly allow the use of federal transit funds for art projects. This legislation removes previous restrictions, making art an eligible expense for capital project funds. The bill streamlines existing regulations by eliminating an outdated special rule concerning transit art.

This bill imposes a 50% excise tax on the windfall profits of major oil companies when crude oil prices exceed a 2025 average benchmark. Revenue generated funds a new trust, which is then used to provide quarterly, refundable gasoline price rebates to eligible individuals. The rebate amount is subject to income phase-outs and requires a valid Social Security number for full credit.

The Permanent Housing Affordability Act establishes several programs to create and preserve permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households. It creates grant programs to fund construction and rehabilitation through low-interest loans to entities managing shared equity homeownership models, like Community Land Trusts. The bill also funds research, public awareness campaigns, and allows for the transfer of surplus federal land to these affordable housing models at a significant discount.

The Denaturalization and Expulsion of Persons who Orchestrate Radical Terrorism Act of 2026 (DEPORT Act of 2026) establishes new terrorism-related attestations required for naturalization. It allows terrorism convictions and conduct to serve as evidence that citizenship was illegally procured, potentially leading to denaturalization. Furthermore, the bill makes individuals convicted of covered terrorism offenses inadmissible, subject to mandatory revocation of existing immigration benefits, and permanently barred from future admission.

The Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2026 aims to increase the visibility of pharmaceutical supply chains. This bill mandates that drug manufacturers provide the FDA with more detailed and frequent reports regarding the suppliers of active pharmaceutical ingredients and production amounts. Furthermore, it requires that drug labels clearly list the original manufacturer and key supply chain partners for both finished drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

This Act establishes the bipartisan Economy of the Future Commission to develop consensus legislative recommendations on how the economy is changing due to the adoption of artificial intelligence. The Commission will study impacts across workforce development, education, social safety nets, and critical technology supply chains. It is tasked with delivering a final report with actionable policy proposals within 13 months of enactment.

The Plug Offshore Wells Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to produce an annual public report detailing the status of decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure. This report will track applications, compliance rates, approvals for in-place decommissioning, and enforcement actions taken against non-compliant operators. The goal is to increase transparency regarding the plugging of aging offshore wells, platforms, and pipelines.

The Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act aims to significantly restrict the transfer of surplus military equipment from the Department of Defense to local law enforcement agencies. This bill bans the transfer of many military-grade items, such as armored vehicles and certain weapons, while imposing strict new public notification, local approval, and annual accountability requirements for any approved transfers. The legislation seeks to prevent the inappropriate militarization of police forces by increasing oversight and limiting access to combat-ready gear.

The Clean Slate through Consolidation Act aims to improve credit histories for borrowers who consolidate defaulted federal student loans. This bill mandates that upon obtaining a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan, the loan holder must request credit reporting agencies to remove the record of the prior default. This action provides borrowers with a fresh start after successfully consolidating their previously defaulted student debt.