Legislation

The Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act aims to support the human rights, cultural heritage, and guaranteed autonomy of Southern Mongolians facing systematic repression in China. The bill directs the President and Secretary of State to condemn abuses and advocate internationally for these rights. It also establishes mechanisms for sanctions against abusers, supports cultural preservation efforts, and requires reporting on the impacts of rare earth mining in the region.

This act, the Critical Minerals Independence Act, aims to bolster domestic supply chains by expanding the advanced manufacturing production credit. Specifically, it includes "black mass"—a key material derived from processing spent lithium-ion batteries—as an eligible component for this credit starting in 2025. This measure encourages the recycling and domestic processing of critical battery materials.

The National Bridge Funding Reform Act establishes a new dedicated National Bridge Program to fund the replacement, rehabilitation, and preservation of bridges on Federal-aid highways. This new program replaces and eliminates the existing Carbon Reduction Program and the PROTECT program. Funding for the new program will be apportioned to states based on a formula prioritizing total bridge deck area and the amount of bridge area in poor condition.

The Maximizing Transportation Efficiency Act establishes new grant programs and funding set-asides to promote Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, particularly in rural areas. It creates a competitive grant program within the DOT to fund TDM implementation in rural communities to improve access to jobs and services. Furthermore, the bill formally defines TDM and makes TDM projects eligible for several existing federal transportation funding streams, while also expanding eligibility for the congestion relief program.

This bill establishes the Coastal Storm Risk Management Trust Fund, funded annually by $\$1$ billion from offshore energy revenues. The fund provides dedicated resources for the federal share of costs related to authorized coastal storm risk management projects carried out by the Secretary of the Army. It also creates specific budgetary treatment for appropriations drawn from this fund.

The Community Bank Relief Act mandates the Federal Reserve Board to adjust the maximum allowable fees for certain prepaid card transactions to account for inflation. This ensures that fee caps remain relevant over time, with an initial adjustment based on the CPI from 2009 to 2025, followed by annual adjustments thereafter.

This act establishes a demonstration program to award federal grants to states for creating or expanding mobile vaccination units. These units aim to improve the delivery of recommended immunizations for all age groups. States receiving funds must use them for unit acquisition, equipment, and vaccine costs. The Secretary of HHS will report on the program's effectiveness by late 2027.

The Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 addresses systemic religious persecution in Nigeria, particularly against Christians, by extremist groups and certain militias. The bill outlines a strong U.S. policy to pressure the Nigerian government to end impunity, protect religious minorities, and repeal blasphemy laws. It mandates targeted sanctions against perpetrators and requires regular reporting on U.S. efforts to combat these atrocities.

The Airborne Act of 2026 establishes a new business tax credit to incentivize improvements in indoor air quality for commercial, public, and nonprofit buildings. This credit covers costs for air quality assessments, air cleaning system upgrades, and HVAC upgrades, with significantly increased amounts available for projects meeting prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards. The Act also creates a voluntary indoor air quality certification program managed by the Department of Energy and the EPA.

The Farmers AID Relief Act amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish new, specific criteria for determining county eligibility for Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIPWI) indemnity payments starting in the 2027 crop year. This legislation mandates the use of the NOAA IBTrACS data set, or a detailed alternative data set compiled from certified land-grant universities when necessary. The Secretary of Agriculture must issue implementing rules within 180 days of enactment.

The FEMA Accountability Act mandates that FEMA submit detailed monthly reports to Congress regarding the status of the Disaster Relief Fund. These reports must include comprehensive breakdowns of obligations, disbursements, and pending projects for every disaster declaration. Furthermore, FEMA is required to make this financial data publicly available online using a standardized format.

The Taiwan SOS Act of 2026 mandates that U.S. government officials must permit Taiwanese dignitaries and service members to display symbols of sovereignty, including the flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan). This permission is specifically limited to certain official purposes, such as government-hosted ceremonies or appearances on Department of State and Defense social media promoting engagements.

The LymeX Authorization Act establishes a national policy to advance Lyme disease care through collaboration and innovation across various sectors. It directs efforts to foster breakthroughs in health education, public awareness, and the development of rapid, next-generation diagnostics. The bill also authorizes $5 million for prize competitions aimed at accelerating innovation in Lyme disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

The Air Quality Act establishes a sweeping federal prohibition on weather modification, geoengineering, and stratospheric aerosol injection, with limited exceptions for laboratory research and fire suppression. This legislation imposes significant civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized activities that affect interstate commerce or occur within U.S. jurisdictions. Furthermore, the Act mandates public reporting systems managed by the FAA and EPA to track aircraft and investigate suspected violations. Finally, it repeals all existing federal authorities that currently authorize weather modification activities.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 2600 Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee, Florida, as the "Robert Guevara Post Office Building." This action ensures the facility will be known by this new name in all official federal records and documents.

The ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act establishes a civil remedy allowing individuals to sue the U.S. government for constitutional rights violations committed by ICE or CBP officers. This bill holds the government financially liable for unlawful enforcement actions, even if they contradict official policy. It specifically waives sovereign immunity for these claims and permits plaintiffs to seek punitive damages.

This bill amends the National Quantum Initiative Act to mandate a biennial report on the progress of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science. The report must detail the implementation status of the national quantum workforce strategic plan. It will also cover any challenges encountered and necessary updates to the plan.

The Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026 permanently establishes a federal grant program to fund transit-oriented development planning and predevelopment activities. This program supports projects related to new or existing fixed guideway transit systems. Funds will specifically aid in site preparation, design, and improving accessibility for all users near transit hubs.

The Community Health Workforce Development Act establishes an Advisory Committee on Training in Community Health Centers to advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This committee will focus on developing policy, performance measures, and evaluation guidelines for training activities within community health centers. The Act mandates regular meetings and public reporting on findings and funding recommendations for these critical workforce programs.

The GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act establishes a review board to re-examine the safety of food ingredients previously declared "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) by manufacturers before the year 2000. This board will prioritize and review these older designations, recommending the revocation of any substance found to be unsafe. The legislation also mandates reporting requirements and imposes penalties on manufacturers who fail to provide necessary compliance information.