Legislation

The Parents Decide Act mandates that operating system providers implement age verification for all users, requiring parental consent for anyone under 18. This law tasks the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with creating regulations to ensure secure data handling and parental control over access for minors. The goal is to give parents oversight regarding what minors can access on devices.

This bill aims to protect Americans' retirement savings by limiting political influence in corporate governance and investment decisions. It establishes new registration and liability requirements for proxy advisory firms, mandates studies on foreign sustainability directives and the proxy process, and defines the fiduciary duty of investment managers to focus primarily on pecuniary (financial) factors. Furthermore, it sets specific voting requirements for passively managed funds to empower shareholders.

The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act of 2026 establishes sweeping reforms to enhance oversight and integrity within the Medicare hospice program. Key provisions include a temporary nationwide moratorium on new hospice enrollment, increased survey frequency, and significant changes to payment structures starting in 2030. The bill aims to combat fraud, ensure higher quality of care through stricter certification and ownership rules, and adjust payment methodologies over the next decade.

This bill, the Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act, aims to strengthen U.S. export control processes. It mandates stricter procedures for handling certain export licenses and establishes clear standards for license denials against foreign adversaries. Furthermore, the Act expands and formalizes technical advisory committees to better inform the Commerce Department on critical and emerging technologies.

The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026 aims to bolster retirement savings for individuals providing unpaid care to family members with impairments. It allows qualifying family caregivers to make significant additional catch-up contributions to their 401(k)s and IRAs beyond standard limits. Furthermore, the bill permits certain unpaid caregivers to contribute to Roth IRAs as if they had earned income.

The SAFE Act extends and reforms key foreign surveillance authorities under Section 702 of FISA through 2028 while significantly strengthening privacy protections for Americans. It mandates strict warrant requirements for the FBI to access U.S. persons' communications collected under this authority and introduces sweeping reforms across FISA to increase judicial oversight, transparency, and accountability for government misuse of surveillance powers. Furthermore, the bill bans intelligence agencies from purchasing Americans' sensitive data from commercial brokers without a court order.

The Cyber Ready Workforce Act establishes a competitive grant program managed by the Department of Labor to fund workforce intermediaries. These grants will support the creation, expansion, or improvement of registered apprenticeship programs specifically focused on developing the cybersecurity workforce. Programs must include technical instruction, workplace training, and lead to industry-recognized certifications.

This bill authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl. The award recognizes his heroic efforts to rescue Jewish people during the Holocaust, including establishing an underground group to negotiate ransoms and documenting early accounts of the atrocities. The Treasury will strike the medal, and duplicate bronze copies may be sold to cover costs.

This joint resolution disapproves the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's rule concerning equal credit opportunity and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. By disapproving the rule, it is rendered without any legal force or effect.

The Guardianship Bill of Rights Act of 2026 aims to establish and enforce national standards that protect the fundamental rights of older adults and people with disabilities under guardianship or other protective arrangements. The bill creates a council to develop these rights and mandates the development of standards prioritizing less restrictive alternatives like supported decisionmaking. Furthermore, it establishes a federal grant program to empower protection and advocacy systems to oversee and monitor these arrangements.

This bill establishes the procedural rules for the House to consider legislation extending key foreign intelligence surveillance authorities under Title VII of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. If passed, the bill will extend these surveillance authorities until October 20, 2027. The resolution sets strict debate limits and waives certain procedural hurdles to expedite a final vote on the extension.

The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026 aims to support unpaid family caregivers by allowing them to make additional "catch-up" contributions to their retirement accounts. This provision applies to individuals who provide substantial in-home care for a child or adult with special needs and have limited paid employment. The act treats qualified caregivers similarly to those aged 60+ for employer plans and expands IRA catch-up eligibility beyond age 50.

The Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 significantly updates federal disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. It expands eligibility for emergency funding to cover a wider range of natural disasters, increases the federal cost-share rate to 90%, and introduces options for advance payments on conservation and restoration work. The bill also authorizes mandatory funding and streamlines application processing timelines.

The Count the Crimes to Cut Act mandates a comprehensive review and public reporting of all federal criminal offenses. It requires the Attorney General and numerous federal agencies to compile detailed reports on statutory and regulatory crimes, including penalties, prosecution history, and required mental states. Finally, the bill mandates the creation of publicly accessible online indexes for all identified federal crimes.

The SAT Streamlining Act overhauls the FCC's licensing process for satellite and earth station applications by establishing strict, short deadlines for decisions on new licenses, renewals, and modifications. This legislation aims to accelerate approvals for satellite systems, including setting one-year decision timelines for most space station applications. Furthermore, it introduces expedited processing for minor technical changes and includes a "deemed granted" provision if the FCC misses established deadlines.

The Strategic Assets Protection Act directs the Treasury Secretary to identify and protect U.S. national security interests by reviewing foreign-held financial assets deemed risky. This legislation authorizes the Secretary to freeze or prohibit transactions involving these covered assets held within U.S. institutions. Furthermore, it mandates CFIUS review of past foreign investments near critical U.S. nuclear triad infrastructure.

This resolution recognizes the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr in 2026. It commends the spiritual significance of Ramadan and extends best wishes to Muslims in the United States and globally. The bill also acknowledges the significant contributions of American Muslims to the nation.

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month. It officially designates March as the month dedicated to raising awareness about DVT and PE, which are serious and often preventable conditions. The measure highlights the significant impact these blood clots have on public health and medical costs.

This Senate resolution acknowledges the severe oppression and forced displacement of tens of thousands of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese citizens in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It condemns these human rights violations and urges the Royal Government of Bhutan to take steps toward justice, reconciliation, and peace. Specifically, the resolution calls for the release of political prisoners, the restoration of citizenship, and the establishment of a Truth Commission to investigate past abuses.

This resolution formally recognizes and honors the six Oregon athletes who represented the United States at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics and Paralympics. It congratulates these athletes and acknowledges the vital support provided by their families, coaches, and staff. The bill celebrates the accomplishments of all Oregonian competitors at the Games.