Legislation

The Reinvest in Public Schools Act of 2026 makes certain bonds issued by state and local governments for public school construction and rehabilitation tax-exempt. This provision aims to lower borrowing costs for essential school facility projects. The Act specifically reinstates prior tax-exempt rules for these qualified school bonds.

The America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act updates guidelines for National Park and Federal Recreational Lands Passes at sites charging per vehicle. This bill ensures that when a pass is used for motorcycle entry, it covers the passholder and any passengers on that motorcycle, plus one additional accompanying motorcycle and its passengers.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a specific regulatory rule issued by the Department of the Treasury concerning capital requirements for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies. If enacted, this resolution would nullify the Treasury's modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards and Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity requirements. Essentially, it aims to prevent the recently published banking regulation from taking legal effect.

The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of the Interior to create and maintain a single, unified list of designated critical minerals and materials. This list must incorporate existing designations from both the Department of the Interior and the Department of Energy. Federal agencies must use the most current version of this unified list when administering relevant programs.

This bill expands the leasing authority for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. It allows the tribe to lease its trust lands for up to 99 years not only to the U.S. or the State of Washington, but also to any other federally recognized Indian tribe.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a recent rule issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System concerning revisions to the rating system and supervision framework for large financial institutions and insurance organizations. If enacted, this resolution would nullify the specified rule, preventing it from taking legal effect.

The PASTEUR Act of 2026 aims to combat antimicrobial resistance by creating a subscription-style contract program to incentivize the research and development of new, life-saving antibiotics. This program will provide substantial annual payments to drug sponsors for ensuring the availability and appropriate use of eligible antimicrobials targeting urgent threats. The bill also establishes grants to promote stewardship programs in healthcare facilities and enhance national surveillance of resistance data.

This resolution mandates that Members of the House who settle sexual harassment or related claims must personally reimburse the Treasury for the settlement amount. It also directs the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records and final reports from its investigations into violations of House anti-harassment rules, with victim and witness identities redacted.

This resolution censures Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas for violating ethical standards through an inappropriate relationship and soliciting explicit material from a staff member. The findings detail that his actions, evidenced by text messages, abused a power imbalance and betrayed public trust. The bill formally condemns his conduct, requiring him to receive the censure in the well of the House.

This bill directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days, utilizing the authority granted by the War Powers Resolution. Congress asserts this action is necessary as it has not formally declared war or authorized military force against Iran. The resolution explicitly preserves the ability of the U.S. to defend itself, its allies, and its facilities from imminent attack, and does not interfere with intelligence-gathering activities.

This bill directs the Office of Congressional Conduct to establish standards for addressing concerns about the mental capacity and cognitive impairment of Members of the House of Representatives. It mandates the development of a conduct standard defining when a Member's inability to serve creditably due to impairment violates House rules. Furthermore, the bill requires the House Committee on Ethics to issue guidance to help House employees safely and confidentially report such concerns.

This bill seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's recent rule regarding the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan. If enacted, this disapproval would nullify the BLM's rule, preventing it from taking effect.

This resolution honors the life, leadership, and enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. It recognizes his pivotal role as a civil rights leader, his groundbreaking political campaigns, and his global advocacy for human rights and equality. The measure encourages all Americans to continue his work by moving forward with hope rather than fear and division.

This bill seeks to remove Representative Tony Gonzalez of Texas from his assignments on the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Homeland Security. The removal is based on conduct deemed to violate the requirement for House members to behave in a manner that reflects creditably on the House.

The Save Medicare Act renames the Medicare Advantage program to the "Alternative Private Health Plan program." It also establishes a significant civil money penalty of \$100,000 for any entity that advertises a Part C plan using the term "Medicare" in its title. The bill mandates an orderly transition to the new program name by October 15, 2023.

The Economic Recovery for Nuclear-Affected Communities Act establishes federal assistance programs to aid communities dealing with the economic fallout from decommissioned nuclear power plants and the presence of stranded nuclear waste. It creates competitive and noncompetitive grants through the Economic Development Administration to fund infrastructure, workforce development, and offset lost tax revenue. The bill also introduces tax incentives for first-time homebuyers in affected areas and establishes a prize competition for innovative site reuse solutions.

This Act modernizes the Title I property improvement and manufactured home loan programs by significantly increasing maximum loan amounts and expanding eligible uses, including for accessory dwelling units. It also establishes a requirement for the Secretary to periodically adjust and annually index these loan limits based on updated data. Furthermore, the bill mandates a HUD study on the cost-effectiveness and quality of off-site construction housing methods.

The Protecting Our Communities Act mandates new accountability and transparency measures for federal immigration enforcement. Key provisions require the use of body and vehicle cameras during operations, mandate clear identification for officers during enforcement actions, and establish required de-escalation training. The bill also requires federal immigration enforcement to notify local law enforcement before conducting operations and sets new regular reporting requirements to Congress.

The SNAP Payment Security and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026 significantly expands the USDA Inspector General's authority to investigate SNAP fraud, including cyber theft. The bill mandates enhanced cybersecurity for EBT cards, requiring chip technology and modern digital account management features for recipients. Furthermore, it establishes a civil penalty for SNAP benefit theft and ensures faster, fee-free replacement of damaged or compromised EBT cards.

The Community Firearm Safety Act of 2026 authorizes the use of Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds for programs that provide free gun safes to individuals. This aims to enhance community safety by promoting secure firearm storage. State and local governments can now utilize these federal grants for this specific purpose.