Legislation

This bill, the "Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act," expands existing right-to-try laws to include investigational individualized medical treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. It establishes specific eligibility criteria for patients and manufacturers, including requirements for physician certification and enhanced informed consent. The legislation also extends existing liability protections to cover these personalized treatments.

This act, the "Powering the Future of American Space Dominance Act," mandates NASA to update its plans for advancing nuclear propulsion and power systems for deep space exploration. It directs NASA to establish timelines for demonstrating and routinely using radioisotope power systems on the Moon and to assess the readiness of fission surface power. Furthermore, the bill requires NASA to forecast lunar power needs and explore private sector agreements for supplying power on the Moon, while also examining liability protections for commercial partners involved in space nuclear activities.

This bill, the "Local Data for Better Conservation Act," amends the Endangered Species Act to mandate that the Secretary must consider and incorporate data provided by state governments when making decisions about listing or delisting threatened and endangered species. This ensures state-level information is part of federal conservation determinations.

This bill establishes the Bipartisan Social Security Commission to develop legislative recommendations for ensuring the solvency of Social Security trust funds for at least 75 years. The Commission must submit its findings and proposed legislation to Congress within one year of its first meeting. Furthermore, the Act mandates an expedited, amendment-free legislative process for Congress to consider and vote on the Commission's resulting "approval bill."

This bill, titled the "National Fossil Act," officially designates the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the *Tyrannosaurus rex* as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States. It amends federal law to formally recognize these two prehistoric species.

This bill, the "No Taxpayer Bailouts for Insurrectionists Act of 2026," places strict limitations on the federal government's ability to make large settlement payments to certain high-ranking officials and individuals connected to the January 6th events. It specifically prohibits any federal funds from being used in the *Trump v. Internal Revenue Service* settlement. Furthermore, any settlement over $50,000 with a "covered person" requires a detailed report to Congress 90 days in advance.

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 is a comprehensive bill authorizing funding and setting policy for the Department of Defense across procurement, research, personnel, and operations. Key provisions focus on modernizing weapons systems, strengthening the defense industrial base against foreign adversaries, and enhancing military healthcare and compensation benefits. The legislation also includes significant funding authorizations for military construction projects and reforms to Department of Energy national security programs.

The Secure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026 establishes rigorous oversight for the Department of Defense's use of artificial intelligence, particularly in high-consequence applications like lethal targeting and autonomous weapons. It mandates strict safeguards, testing, and human accountability before any high-risk AI system can be deployed operationally. Furthermore, the bill requires contractors developing frontier AI models to report security incidents and concerning model behaviors to the DoD.

This Act prohibits foreign states and sovereign wealth funds from funding U.S. civil litigation where they are not a party. It mandates strict disclosure requirements for any foreign third-party litigation funding in federal cases. Failure to comply can result in the dismissal of the case and other sanctions. The Attorney General must also report annually to Congress on the use of such foreign funding.

This bill establishes the "CCP Initiative" within the Department of Justice to aggressively counter threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The initiative focuses on protecting U.S. intellectual property, combating economic espionage, and reviewing foreign investment risks from the PRC. It mandates coordination across federal agencies and requires annual reporting on progress and challenges.

The No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 establishes mandatory identity fraud screening for all federal student aid applications starting in late 2026. If an application is flagged for potential fraud, colleges are prohibited from disbursing aid until they verify the student's identity using strict methods. This legislation also creates a higher scrutiny category for institutional program reviews if a school shows a pattern of paying aid on flagged applications without proper verification.

This bill, the Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026, amends existing law to expand alerts issued through the Ashanti Alert network. It mandates the inclusion of information regarding developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in missing adult alerts. Furthermore, the legislation requires enhanced training for responders dealing with missing persons who have developmental disabilities.

This Act strengthens financial accountability across federal agencies by expanding the duties of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) to oversee critical areas like risk management and internal controls. It mandates the creation of agency-specific financial management plans tied to a new governmentwide four-year strategy. Furthermore, the bill requires more robust annual reporting from agencies and the OMB Director to ensure transparency regarding financial performance and progress.

This bill, the "Stopping Illegal Minor Simulations Act" (SIMS Act), prohibits the creation and provision of chatbots that simulate minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct or conversation. It establishes federal criminal and civil penalties for covered entities that willfully violate this ban. The law includes exemptions for research and law enforcement investigations.

This bill, the "Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act of 2026," establishes strict requirements for human judgment and oversight in the Department of Defense's use of autonomous weapon systems. It mandates that commanders must retain the ability to exercise ultimate human responsibility over the use of force by these systems. Furthermore, the legislation requires rigorous pre-fielding testing, incident reporting, and specialized training to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

This bill exempts stinger-steered automobile transporters carrying assembled vehicles from the federal requirement to display warning flags on projecting loads. The exemption takes effect immediately upon enactment. The Secretary of Transportation is directed to quickly update federal regulations to reflect this change without a formal rulemaking process.

This bill, the Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026, aims to improve benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances during service at specific Department of Energy facilities and Nevada test sites. It establishes presumptions of toxic exposure for service at these "covered locations," easing the burden of proof for disability claims. Furthermore, the Act mandates the creation of a veteran registry and requires a comprehensive study on toxic exposures at these sites.

This bill, the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026, significantly increases the penalties for stealing firearms from federally licensed dealers, importers, and manufacturers. It establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences for theft committed during a burglary or robbery of these businesses. Furthermore, the act clarifies that attempts to steal firearms from licensed collectors face the same enhanced penalties as successful theft.

The Protecting American Consumers Act establishes a new, guaranteed minimum annual funding level for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This bill sets the compulsory funding floor at 12% of the Federal Reserve System's 2009 operating expenses, replacing the CFPB's previous funding structure.

This bill, the Expanded Consular Fellows Act of 2026, aims to enhance U.S. consular services by increasing the maximum length of limited appointments for consular staff from five to eight years. It also introduces a new two-year extension option specifically for Foreign Service needs. These changes are intended to build staffing capacity and efficiently manage growing consular workloads, especially in light of major international events.