Legislation

This bill promotes the domestic recycling of spent petroleum catalysts to recover critical minerals like vanadium, reducing reliance on foreign sources. It directs the EPA to issue an immediate rule exempting facilities that recover these valuable metals from certain hazardous waste regulations under the Solid Waste Disposal Act. The goal is to encourage safe, domestic materials recovery without imposing duplicative regulatory burdens.

This bill establishes the **Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act** to protect confidential attorney-client electronic communications for incarcerated individuals. It mandates the creation of a secure system that prevents the monitoring of privileged digital correspondence between inmates and their legal counsel. While the system is being developed, inmates must be notified that their current electronic communications are subject to monitoring.

The Small Business Investor Capital Access Act modifies the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to raise the assets under management threshold for certain small business investment advisers from $\$150$ million to $\$175$ million, potentially exempting more small advisers from SEC registration. Furthermore, this legislation mandates that the SEC adjust this threshold every five years to account for inflation.

This Act mandates that federal agencies translate critical gun violence prevention materials into priority languages and ensure cultural competency through community review. It prioritizes grant funding for outreach to Limited English Proficient (LEP) populations and establishes national public awareness campaigns by the DOJ and HHS focused on increasing language access to safety strategies. The goal is to ensure all individuals, regardless of primary language, can access vital information regarding firearm safety and prevention orders.

The Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026 aims to safeguard the integrity of federal law enforcement by explicitly barring political considerations from investigations and prosecutions. It mandates sworn attestations from officials confirming that legal actions are not politically motivated and establishes a right for individuals to sue for violations. Furthermore, the bill introduces significant grand jury reforms and prohibits direct influence over charging decisions by the White House.

The Fair Legal Access Grants Act establishes a new grant program to provide legal assistance and resources for individuals seeking Extreme Risk Protection Orders. This funding will help petitioners access lawyers, translation services, and educational resources regarding the order process. Additionally, the bill shields individuals who file these protective orders in good faith from being sued in federal court.

The 21st Century WIC Act of 2026 modernizes the WIC program by expanding options for participant certification and benefit issuance through remote technologies like phone and video. It allows states the flexibility to temporarily certify eligible individuals based on income while requiring follow-up data collection. Furthermore, the bill mandates a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the use and impact of these remote technologies within the WIC system.

This bill establishes the Small Business ICE Disruption Fund with $200 million to provide grants to small businesses. These grants are specifically for eligible small businesses that suffered at least a 25% revenue loss due to disruptions from a federal immigration enforcement action in their area within the last year. The Administrator of the SBA will manage the fund, ensuring grants are awarded based on verified revenue loss, up to a maximum of $1,000,000 per business.

The Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026 reauthorizes and significantly updates existing tsunami programs through 2031. This legislation focuses on improving warning system accuracy, expanding research to include non-seismic sources and social science, and enhancing coordination with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. It also mandates critical assessments and reports on preparing for major tsunami threats, particularly from the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

The Expanded Telehealth Access Act broadens Medicare coverage for telehealth services by adding several new types of healthcare practitioners, including audiologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to the list of eligible providers. This legislation ensures these professionals can be reimbursed for delivering care remotely to Medicare beneficiaries. It also establishes payment rules for services provided by therapy assistants via telehealth.

The Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026 prohibits retail food stores from charging grossly excessive prices and bans the use of surveillance technology to set customized prices for individual consumers. The law mandates that all prices must be displayed using clear, non-digital methods like physical labels, and it grants the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) authority to enforce these provisions. Violators face significant civil penalties, and consumers are granted the right to sue for damages.

The ICE Accountability Act establishes an independent Commission for Independent Monitoring of Immigration Enforcement to oversee and investigate immigration agencies like ICE and CBP for compliance with civil rights and civil liberties requirements. This Commission will have broad access to agency records and facilities, issue public reports on its findings, and can initiate civil actions for serious violations. The Act also establishes whistleblower protections and mandates that the Commission terminate operations once agencies demonstrate sustained compliance.

The Payment Integrity Act amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act to require states to pay child care providers based on verified attendance rather than enrollment. This legislation clarifies that payments can be made after services are delivered, ensuring funds align with actual care provided.

The One Nation, One Visa Policy Act prohibits the admission of any national of the People's Republic of China, including those from Hong Kong and Macau, unless they possess a valid visa. This legislation specifically bars the use of Department of Homeland Security funds to allow Chinese nationals to participate in any existing or future visa waiver programs.

The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the FAA's aircraft certification process. It mandates the FAA to publish plans, establish standard expected timelines for certification milestones, and set clear criteria for issue papers. Furthermore, the bill updates guidance on delegating certification work and affirms Congress's support for U.S. leadership in aviation innovation.

This resolution marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It condemns Russia's ongoing aggression, including attacks on civilians and the forced abduction of children. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the critical need for robust, sustained U.S. and transatlantic security guarantees to ensure Ukraine's long-term defense and stability.

This bill establishes the Office of Small Farms within the USDA to better support small farm, ranch, and forest operations. The Office will coordinate support, review programs for disadvantages to small producers, and develop new initiatives. Key functions include providing technical assistance and implementing a grant program of up to $25,000 per operator. The legislation also mandates the appointment of State small farms coordinators to improve program delivery at the local level.

This bill proposes imposing a 30 percent import duty on all sheep and lamb products originating from Australia or New Zealand. This new duty would take effect 30 days after the law is enacted and would be applied in addition to any existing import taxes.

This resolution recognizes the 10th anniversary of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export shipment from the lower 48 states in February 2016. It celebrates this milestone as a turning point that established the U.S. as a leading global LNG supplier, significantly boosting economic growth and strengthening international energy security. The bill honors the innovation and hard work that supported this vital sector.

This bill establishes a program between the Department of Energy and NOAA to advance weather modeling through the development of new computing technologies. The goal is to accelerate the transition of advanced computing techniques, like AI and high-performance computing, into operational use to improve predictions of high-impact weather events. The legislation mandates collaboration, coordination to prevent duplication, and regular reporting to Congress on progress.