Legislation

This bill establishes the **FHA Small-Dollar Mortgages Act**, creating a pilot program to increase access to mortgages of $\$100,000$ or less. The program allows the Secretary of HUD to offer incentives, adjust terms, and provide borrower assistance to encourage lenders to offer these smaller loans. The Commissioner must report annually to Congress on the program's results, risks, and impact on the market until the program concludes after four years.

The Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act of 2025 significantly restructures the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) acquisition process, particularly for major programs exceeding specified cost thresholds. This bill establishes a centralized Office of Acquisition led by a dedicated Assistant Secretary to oversee and manage all major acquisition efforts. Furthermore, it mandates independent verification, validation, and rigorous cost assessment for these programs to improve transparency and performance. The Act also aims to strengthen the acquisition workforce by prioritizing internship hiring and standardizing requirements development.

The Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 imposes comprehensive sanctions on Russia's financial, military, and energy sectors in response to its war against Ukraine. This legislation cuts off major Russian banks from the U.S. financial system and bans new American investment in Russia. Additionally, the bill makes the existing sanctions authority against Iran permanent by removing its expiration date.

The Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act makes several changes to VA vocational rehabilitation and employment programs. Key provisions include barring benefits for those convicted of assaulting VA employees, expanding eligibility for extended training, and setting new approval and funding limits for rehabilitation equipment. The bill also adjusts subsistence allowance calculations and addresses specialist definitions and staffing requirements.

The MAP for Care Act expands Medicare coverage to pay providers specifically for time spent discussing and documenting a beneficiary's future medical care preferences. It establishes a voluntary national program to help Medicare beneficiaries create and securely store certified advance directives, such as living wills. The bill ensures these planning conversations are voluntary and prohibits discrimination based on participation. Finally, it directs the development of provider education and sets standards for accredited vendors managing these electronic directives.

The Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026 mandates that the government electronically notify applicants, petitioners, and their representatives within 24 hours of any change to a pending immigration petition or application status. This notification must be delivered via at least two methods, such as email, phone call, or text message.

This resolution expresses support for designating April as National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). It recognizes the profound and diverse contributions of Arab Americans throughout U.S. history, spanning science, public service, culture, and more. The designation aims to celebrate this heritage while countering misconceptions and discrimination.

The BIS Licensing Efficiency Act of 2026 aims to improve the speed and transparency of the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) export license review process. It establishes stricter timelines for license decisions and mandates detailed quarterly reporting to Congress on processing metrics. The bill also requires an independent audit by the Comptroller General to assess compliance with existing efficiency requirements.

The Protecting American Competition Act of 2026 updates export control procedures by requiring special consideration for initial export licenses to new recipients. It mandates that the Under Secretary for Industry and Security track and report annually to Congress on these initial licenses versus subsequent applications for similar items to the same end user. This legislation aims to provide greater transparency regarding the first-time approval of controlled item exports.

The Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act of 2026 mandates a comprehensive, data-driven report assessing the impact of U.S. export controls on semiconductor technology destined for China. This report, prepared by the State Department in coordination with other agencies, will detail the effects on China's military, AI development, and semiconductor industry. The goal is to publicly evaluate the effectiveness of these national security measures and recommend improvements to the export control regime.

The Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act enhances the enforcement of U.S. export control laws through increased investigative authority and significantly higher penalties for violations. The bill mandates that exporters implement formal compliance programs and extends recordkeeping requirements to ten years. Furthermore, it establishes a formal voluntary disclosure program and requires increased compliance assistance and outreach from the Department of Commerce to U.S. businesses.

This act expands the investigative authority of the U.S. Secret Service to specifically target unlicensed money transmitting businesses and money laundering related to cybercrime. It also modifies the term length for the Director of FinCEN and mandates a GAO report on law enforcement's ability to deter money laundering in cyber activities. Overall, the bill strengthens federal efforts to combat financial crimes facilitated by technology.

The American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 aims to rapidly expand wireless and wireline internet infrastructure by streamlining government approval processes at the state, local, and federal levels. It establishes strict deadlines for permit decisions, mandates automatic approval if deadlines are missed, and limits excessive fees to accelerate deployment. The bill also expedites environmental reviews for certain projects to reduce bureaucratic delays in building out modern communications networks.

This resolution impeaches Secretary of Defense Peter B. Hegseth for high crimes and misdemeanors. The charges primarily involve the unauthorized initiation of military hostilities against Iran, endangering service members, and violating the laws of armed conflict. Furthermore, the articles accuse him of gross negligence with classified information, obstructing Congressional oversight, and abusing his office for political purposes, including undermining military readiness and personnel protections.

The DPA Modernization Act of 2026 comprehensively updates the Defense Production Act of 1950 to strengthen U.S. industrial capacity for national defense. This bill restructures key authorities, shifting decision-making power for loans and supply expansion to new committee and fund managers. It also clarifies emergency triggers for presidential powers, increases funding caps for the DPA Fund, and establishes new reporting requirements and strategic initiatives, such as the Critical Minerals Resilience Initiative.

This resolution condemns the devastating attacks on civilians in the Sudanese civil war and calls for an immediate end to external support fueling the conflict. It urges all parties to cease hostilities and demands robust international efforts to negotiate a settlement leading to civilian-led democratic governance. The bill emphasizes the urgent need to address the massive humanitarian crisis and hold perpetrators of atrocities accountable.

This resolution recognizes April 16th as D.C. Emancipation Day, commemorating the end of slavery in the District. It affirms Congress's support for D.C. statehood, citing residents' taxation without representation and past congressional action on admission bills. The measure calls on Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.

The Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026 requires the Treasury Secretary to review the exchange rate policies of major IMF shareholders before their quota increases. If a country is found to be manipulating its currency for unfair trade advantage, the U.S. must oppose that quota increase unless the President issues a national interest waiver. This measure aims to ensure fair international trade practices among key IMF members.

The Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026 aims to protect proprietary, closed-source Artificial Intelligence models owned by U.S. entities from theft by foreign adversaries. It establishes new legal restrictions and penalties targeting "model extraction attacks" used by designated "entities of concern" to replicate advanced AI capabilities. The bill mandates government assessments, public reporting, and grants the President authority to impose sanctions against those found violating these provisions.

The Student Loan Interest Elimination Act aims to significantly reduce student debt burdens by automatically stopping interest accrual on existing federal loans starting in 2026 and setting interest rates for new federal loans to 0%. The bill also establishes a dedicated Trust Fund, funded by loan repayments, to support zero-interest loans and provide supplemental Pell Grants to eligible students. Furthermore, it allows certain borrowers to refinance non-federal loans into interest-free federal consolidation loans, while granting the Secretary of Education expedited authority to implement these sweeping changes.