Legislation

The SAFER Transport Act aims to enhance security and combat fraud across the freight and motor carrier industries. Key provisions include establishing an advisory committee on freight fraud, phasing out MC numbers in favor of USDOT numbers, and strengthening Commercial Driver's License (CDL) verification for non-citizens. The bill also introduces new regulations for foreign dispatch services and enhances enforcement against illegal point-to-point transport by foreign carriers.

The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 aims to significantly reduce food insecurity among older adults and adults with disabilities. It achieves this by strengthening and streamlining the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through simplified applications, extended certification periods, and new delivery options. The bill also expands eligibility for other nutrition programs and establishes grant programs to improve local food access infrastructure.

The American Lending Fairness Act of 2026 grants states the authority to opt out of certain federal interest rate rules for loans made by financial institutions chartered within their borders. This allows states to establish their own interest rate standards for state-chartered banks and credit unions through legislative action or voter approval. The bill repeals an existing, similar provision from 1980, applying the new opt-out mechanism retroactively to prior state actions.

This bill reauthorizes and expands the Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Program through 2031. It offers increased student loan repayment of up to $50,000 annually in exchange for at least two years of service in critical public health or bio-preparedness roles. The legislation aims to strengthen the nation's public health workforce by incentivizing professionals to serve in federal, state, local, or tribal agencies.

The Maverick Act of 2026 authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer specific F-14D Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. This transfer is conditional, requiring the Commission to cover all costs associated with maintenance and operation for display purposes only. The agreement strictly prohibits using the aircraft for any combat capability, ensuring its role in preserving naval aviation heritage.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland. The facility will now be known as the Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building. This designation applies to all official federal references to the building.

This resolution designates April 2026 as National Safe Digging Month to promote public safety. It strongly encourages everyone planning to dig to call 811 beforehand so utility lines can be safely located and marked. This simple step helps prevent dangerous accidents, service disruptions, and property damage.

The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2026 aims to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. It expands the Department of Energy's authority over nuclear activities, particularly off federal sites, and establishes the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad program to support private sector testing and demonstration. Additionally, the bill facilitates the use of surplus plutonium for advanced reactor fuel and allows federal power marketing administrations to purchase nuclear-generated electricity.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has explicitly authorized the action. It asserts Congress's sole power to declare war and notes the current hostilities lack such authorization under the War Powers Resolution. The bill carves out exceptions for necessary self-defense, intelligence sharing, and assisting allies defensively.

The Getting Rid of Abusive Trust Schemes Act (GRATS Act) imposes new minimum term and remainder value requirements on Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) to qualify for special tax treatment. It also changes the tax treatment for certain transfers between a trust and its deemed owner, treating them as sales or exchanges. Finally, the bill mandates that when the deemed owner of an applicable, non-revocable grantor trust pays the trust's income taxes, that payment is treated as a taxable gift.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the Department of Justice must comply with the Domestic Emoluments Clause. It specifically calls for the DOJ to refuse to administratively settle the billions of dollars in legal claims filed against the United States by President Donald Trump. The bill asserts that allowing the President to settle his own personal claims against the government constitutes an unconstitutional conflict of interest.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi. Upon enactment, the facility will be known as the Jeremy Malone Post Office. This change will be reflected in all official records and documents referencing the location.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should shift its focus from multilateral security partnerships to prioritizing bilateral security arrangements. It argues that major multilateral institutions no longer serve U.S. interests and advocates for withdrawing support from agreements that undermine American goals. The bill asserts that bilateral agreements offer greater leverage and better protect U.S. interests.

This Senate resolution urges the President to prioritize securing the release of several individuals, including Pastor Jin Mingri and Jimmy Lai, who are wrongfully detained by the People's Republic of China. It calls for immediate and unconditional release of all those detained for peacefully exercising their rights. Furthermore, the resolution directs the President to raise these humanitarian concerns during future engagements with President Xi Jinping.

The CLEAR LABELS Act mandates enhanced labeling for drug products to increase transparency regarding their supply chain. This legislation requires drug labels to disclose the original manufacturer and detailed information for both active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished drug products. This information must be accessible via physical labeling or a searchable electronic portal.

This bill directs the President to comply with the 60-day time limit and 30-day phased withdrawal requirements of the War Powers Resolution concerning the use of U.S. Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran. It mandates the termination of military force in that operation unless Congress explicitly authorizes continued engagement. The resolution also protects ongoing intelligence sharing activities related to Iranian threats.

This resolution prohibits Senators from using official office funds for any government-funded travel that occurs while a government shutdown is in effect. The measure ensures that taxpayer money is not used for official travel during periods when federal agencies lack appropriations.

This resolution officially recognizes April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day" in the United States. It supports the day's goal of promoting public understanding of quantum science and technology, which are vital for future economic competitiveness and innovation. The bill encourages educational activities to engage students in STEM fields related to quantum physics.

This bill, the "No Taxes on Utility Bills Act," allows individuals to deduct all federal, state, and local taxes, as well as state-mandated surcharges, that are included on their gas or electric utility bills. This change amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat these specific utility charges as deductible taxes for the taxpayer.

This bill, the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 2026, repeals the Retirement Earnings Test. This action eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits for beneficiaries under full retirement age who continue to work and earn above a certain threshold. The law takes effect for taxable years ending after December 31, 2026.