Legislation

The SHIELD Act amends PURPA to establish new standards for electric utilities concerning "large load facilities" (over 75 MW). It mandates that these facilities fully cover the costs of any necessary grid upgrades to meet their demand. Furthermore, the bill prioritizes service requests from these facilities if they agree to implement demand reduction measures during peak times and meet their energy needs with zero-emission sources.

The Healthcare Reinvestment Act rescinds specific prior appropriations and redirects those funds to extend the availability of certain tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code. This legislation ensures continued financial support for healthcare affordability measures. Furthermore, it mandates annual public reporting and independent audits to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of these reinvested funds.

Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2026 creates special sentencing considerations for young offenders who committed crimes while being victims of prior trafficking, abuse, or assault. This legislation grants courts the authority to sentence these "youthful victim offenders" below mandatory minimums and suspend portions of their sentences to account for past trauma. The law specifically targets individuals under 18 whose offense was committed against a recent abuser.

This bill amends the Colorado River Basin Project Act to establish a new, equitable rule for water shortage reductions in the Lower Basin states (Arizona, California, and Nevada). During a shortage affecting the Central Arizona Project, all consumptive water diversions for these three states must be reduced proportionally based on their base annual apportionment. This new rule explicitly disregards the priority of existing water rights when determining shortage reductions.

The No Political Enemies Act prohibits the federal government from initiating investigative, regulatory, or enforcement actions against individuals or entities if those actions are substantially motivated by the person's constitutionally protected speech or political participation. The bill establishes an affirmative defense for defendants facing such politically motivated actions and allows covered persons to sue federal officials for damages or seek injunctions against targeting based on protected speech. Furthermore, it mandates regular reporting from the Department of Justice to Congress regarding sensitive investigations and prosecutions.

The FAIR Justice Act establishes a new federal crime prohibiting high-level executive officials from making politically motivated requests for criminal investigations or prosecutions against specific individuals. The bill also mandates that Department of Justice employees report any such prohibited requests they receive. Violations of these provisions carry penalties including fines and imprisonment of up to five years.

The No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act prohibits the use of federal funds for military action in or against Mexico through the end of 2026. This restriction remains in place unless Congress formally declares war or passes a new, specific authorization that complies with the War Powers Resolution. The bill includes an exception for uses of force consistent with existing statutory authorizations under the War Powers Resolution.

This bill extends the tax credit period for the production and sale of refined coal until January 1, 2033. It amends the Internal Revenue Code to update the qualifying deadline for this specific energy production credit. These changes apply to coal produced and sold after the end of 2025.

This bill, the Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act, expands the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to include the Secretary of the Interior for certain land and resource transactions. It mandates CFIUS review of land or resource deals involving foreign persons from specified adversarial nations. This ensures greater scrutiny over foreign acquisitions near sensitive U.S. public lands and resources.

The Fast Track To and Through College Act establishes a competitive grant program to help states accelerate student progress toward postsecondary degrees. This funding supports partnerships that align high school and college systems to expand access to dual enrollment and early graduation scholarships. The bill also allows high school students in these pathways to access Federal Pell Grants to cover associated costs.

This act establishes the **Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act**, allowing terminally ill individuals on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability benefits immediately, albeit at a permanently reduced rate. It also requires Congressional approval for future additions to the Compassionate Allowance list. Furthermore, the bill prohibits concurrent receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance and unemployment compensation for those under retirement age and increases the threshold for when the Commissioner must waive full overpayment collection.

This bill, the "Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act," amends immigration law to classify certain drunk driving offenses resulting in death or serious injury as an aggravated felony for non-citizens. Conviction of this new aggravated felony would make an alien inadmissible to the United States. These changes apply immediately upon enactment, even for prior convictions that trigger the new inadmissibility rules.

The No Bounties on Badges Act authorizes the Attorney General to offer rewards for information leading to the arrest, conviction, or prevention of acts involving individuals offering bounties to harm or kill U.S. law enforcement officers. This legislation specifically expands the scope of existing reward programs to cover threats against officers.

The Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026 mandates that federal agencies address bias and discrimination in automated systems that materially affect individuals based on protected characteristics. This requires covered agencies to establish specialized civil rights offices focused on algorithmic harms. These offices must submit biennial reports to Congress detailing risks, mitigation efforts, stakeholder engagement, and legislative recommendations regarding biased algorithms.

This bill, the Federal Workforce Civics Competency and Accountability Act, mandates that all federal civilian career employees must pass a comprehensive U.S. citizenship test. New hires must pass the test to be appointed, while current employees face annual testing requirements as a condition of continued employment. Failure to pass subsequent tests after an initial failure could lead to disciplinary action, including removal.

The Securing Enhanced Programs, Systems, and Initiatives for Sepsis Act (SEPSIS Act) establishes a new federal sepsis program within the CDC to combat the high rates of sepsis-related illness and death. This program will focus on leading education campaigns, improving data collection, and developing outcome measures for sepsis. The bill also authorizes funding to support these critical efforts and may establish a voluntary recognition program for hospitals with effective sepsis protocols.

The Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act aims to improve support for postsecondary students with disabilities. It standardizes the types of documentation colleges must accept to verify a student's disability status and requires institutions to increase transparency regarding accommodations. Additionally, the bill authorizes funding for a national technical support center and mandates that colleges report key data on enrolled and graduating students with disabilities.

The No Delay in Representation Act ensures that individuals elected to the House of Representatives through special elections are seated promptly. It mandates that these new members must be given the opportunity to take the oath of office within five legislative days of their election certification. This act aims to prevent delays in representation for newly elected members.

This bill, the "Improving Public Housing Agency Accountability Act," establishes new annual reporting requirements for public housing agencies under federal monitoring. It also mandates that the HUD Inspector General conduct reviews and provide analyses to Congress upon request regarding the agency's compliance, oversight, and condition. The legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability for troubled public housing agencies.

The Veterans in Campus Safety Act establishes a grant program administered by the Department of Education to help colleges and universities hire veterans as campus security personnel. This legislation aims to leverage the skills of veterans to enhance campus safety. Additionally, the Act prohibits the use of federal funds to support Equity Assistance Centers.