Legislation

The America Grows Act of 2026 establishes mandatory, inflation-adjusted funding for four key agricultural research agencies through 2036 and beyond. This legislation ensures consistent financial support by protecting these appropriations from automatic spending cuts (sequestration). Furthermore, the bill exempts its budgetary effects from standard PAYGO scorecards.

The Speedy Tariff Refund Act of 2026 mandates the immediate, automatic refund of all duties unlawfully collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This legislation requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue these refunds, with interest, within 30 days without requiring any formal request or documentation from importers. Congress strongly urges businesses that benefited from these duties to pass the refunds along to affected customers and families.

The Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to officially include hot rotisserie chicken as an eligible food item for purchase using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This bill expands the range of food options available to SNAP recipients.

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act ratifies a comprehensive agreement to finally settle all water rights claims for the Tribe in California. The bill confirms the Tribe's quantified water right, establishes a multi-million dollar settlement trust fund for water infrastructure and management projects, and addresses related tax issues on the Reservation. Furthermore, it authorizes the transfer of federal land into trust for the Tribe and the conveyance of specific federal land to the Coachella Valley Water District.

The FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act aims to streamline the federal student aid verification process, significantly reducing the documentation burden on students. This bill prohibits duplicate verification for Pell Grant recipients and limits the Department of Education from requesting information already available through other federal systems. Ultimately, the goal is to make accessing financial aid faster and simpler for students while maintaining necessary oversight.

The Pets Belong with Families Act prohibits public housing agencies from banning pets based on breed, size, or weight. This legislation allows agencies to implement reasonable pet deposits, capped at 10% of monthly rent and spread over three months. While agencies can still limit the number of pets or prohibit specific dangerous animals, this bill aims to keep pets with their families in public housing.

The Fighter Aircrew Career Flexibility Act aims to retain experienced military pilots and aircrew by offering new service options. It allows those completing active duty to serve part-time in the Reserves while maintaining flight proficiency. Additionally, it establishes a pilot program for active-duty fighter pilots to take a temporary break from service before returning with an extended commitment.

The Know Your Labor Rights Act amends the National Labor Relations Act to mandate that employers prominently display notices informing employees and job applicants of their rights under the law. This legislation requires the National Labor Relations Board to establish regulations for these postings and the distribution of this information to new hires. Employers who fail to comply face civil penalties up to $500 per violation.

The No Bias in the Baseline Act fundamentally changes how the federal budget baseline is calculated. It redefines the baseline as a projection based strictly on current laws, assuming discretionary spending remains at current funding levels without any inflation adjustments. This modification standardizes future spending and revenue projections for budget analysis.

This bill establishes a Geothermal Ombudsman and a Geothermal Permitting Task Force within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These new entities are designed to streamline and expedite the federal permitting process for geothermal energy projects on public lands. The Ombudsman will serve as a liaison, resolve disputes, and monitor permit processing across BLM offices.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) rule concerning the "Time or Space" exception for digital marketing providers. By disapproving the rule, Congress effectively nullifies the CFPB's action regarding the withdrawal of a previous regulation on this matter.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule concerning "Fair Credit Reporting; File Disclosure." By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this action prevents the CFPB's recently submitted rule from taking effect. Consequently, the specified rule will have no legal force or implementation.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule that withdrew its prior policy statement on abusive acts or practices. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this action nullifies the CFPB's withdrawal rule. Consequently, the original policy statement regarding abusive acts or practices is reinstated.

The **Protecting American Taxpayers Act** is a comprehensive bill aimed at reducing government waste, preventing fraud, and increasing financial transparency across federal programs. It targets improper payments in areas like child care and Medicare, permanently bars pandemic relief fraudsters from future SBA aid, and cancels unspent COVID-19 relief funds to reduce the deficit. Additionally, the Act strengthens oversight of welfare programs, enhances fraud enforcement timelines, and expands whistleblower protections for federal contractors.

This joint resolution disapproves the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule concerning time-barred debt under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Regulation F). By disapproving the rule, Congress renders it legally void and without effect.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule that withdrew a prior regulation concerning the Fair Credit Reporting Act's preemption of state laws. By disapproving this action, Congress nullifies the CFPB's withdrawal rule. Consequently, the original rule regarding state law preemption is reinstated.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule that would have withdrawn a previous circular concerning unlawful and unenforceable contract terms. By disapproving this action, Congress ensures the original CFPB circular on contract terms remains in effect.

The Western Tribal Water Act of 2026 addresses critical water infrastructure needs for Tribes in the Upper Colorado River Basin. This legislation expands the existing Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program to include ten new eligible projects in the basin. It also authorizes $60 million in funding for the program for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to improve tribal water supplies.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule concerning the use of digital user accounts for accessing Buy Now, Pay Later loans. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure voids the specific CFPB rule, rendering it without legal effect.

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) attempt to withdraw its rule on whistleblower protections under CFPA Section 1057. By disapproving the withdrawal, Congress ensures that the original CFPB whistleblower protections rule remains in effect.