Legislation

The Housing for Heroes Act of 2026 expands the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program to include members of the Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officers. The bill removes geographic restrictions, allowing these professionals to purchase eligible single-unit properties regardless of their location in a designated revitalization area.

The Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026 strengthens national security by mandating closer collaboration between the Departments of State, Commerce, and Defense to align export control lists and streamline the rulemaking process. The bill also requires a comprehensive evaluation of China’s military-civil fusion strategy to identify and mitigate risks associated with the transfer of sensitive U.S. technology. Through these measures, the Act ensures a more unified and responsive approach to managing export controls and protecting critical American interests.

The Supporting VA Families Act establishes a supplemental parental leave program for Department of Veterans Affairs employees. This legislation provides eligible staff with four additional administrative weeks of unpaid leave following the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. This benefit is designed to supplement, rather than replace, existing family and medical leave entitlements.

The SPARK Act establishes the Inclusive Innovation Initiative and the Spark Program to provide grants and resources to business incubators and accelerators serving underrepresented entrepreneurs. By supporting organizations that assist women, veterans, rural residents, and socially or economically disadvantaged individuals, the bill aims to spur economic growth and increase access to capital in underserved communities. Additionally, the Act creates a financing program to provide targeted grants and low-interest loans to small businesses in areas of economic distress.

The Data to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce disparities by enhancing data collection, research, and public awareness. The bill authorizes grants to support the maternal health workforce, strengthen state and tribal maternal mortality review committees, and fund research at minority-serving institutions. Additionally, it mandates a comprehensive review of existing maternal health data and quality measures to develop actionable strategies for saving lives.

The Fair Credit Reporting Reseller Accuracy Act mandates that resellers of consumer report information implement reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of data before passing it to end users. Additionally, the bill provides liability protections for resellers who accurately transmit information received from other consumer reporting agencies.

The Money Where Our Mouths Are Act mandates that Members of Congress forfeit their pay for every day a government shutdown is in effect. This legislation ensures that lawmakers are financially impacted by lapses in federal funding, holding them accountable for failing to pass necessary appropriations bills.

The Housing for America’s Middle Class Act of 2026 seeks to address the growing housing affordability crisis facing middle-income families. The bill mandates that the Comptroller General conduct a comprehensive study to identify gaps in current federal housing programs and provide recommendations for expanding support to include middle-income households. Ultimately, this legislation aims to establish a clear definition of "workforce housing" to better integrate middle-class families into federal housing initiatives and development incentives.

The **Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026** provides comprehensive funding for the Department of Homeland Security’s operations, including border security, emergency management, and cybersecurity, while implementing new oversight and transparency mandates. The legislation also includes short-term funding extensions to prevent government shutdowns and incorporates the **SAVE America Act**, which establishes nationwide requirements for proof of citizenship and photo identification in federal elections.

The Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026 mandates that states submit annual reports detailing improper payments within their child care programs. This legislation requires states to categorize and quantify these payments—including suspected fraud, verified fraud, and administrative errors—to improve transparency and oversight.

The U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act establishes a dedicated International Military Education and Training (IMET) program to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. This initiative aims to enhance military interoperability, professional development, and cooperation through authorized funding of $1.8 million annually from 2027 to 2031.

The No Waivers for Fraud Act of 2026 removes the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive financial penalties imposed on states for non-compliance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant. This legislation ensures that states remain fully accountable for program violations by eliminating the Secretary's discretion to grant sanctions waivers.

The Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act of 2026 mandates a comprehensive GAO study to evaluate fraud prevention measures within federal early childhood education, child care, and nutrition programs. This legislation aims to assess the effectiveness of current oversight and data usage in identifying provider-related fraud. Ultimately, the resulting report will provide Congress with actionable recommendations to strengthen program integrity and accountability.

The Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act of 2026 establishes a mandatory, triennial review process for states receiving Child Care and Development Block Grant funds. This legislation ensures greater accountability by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify and implement enhanced monitoring for states designated as "high risk" due to repeated noncompliance or unresolved audit findings.

The Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026 mandates the permanent debarment of child care providers from federal assistance programs if they are found to have committed fraud. This legislation ensures cross-program accountability by requiring that providers barred from the Child Care and Development Block Grant or the Child and Adult Care Food Program are disqualified from both.

The CRACKDOWN Act of 2026 aims to reduce financial mismanagement in the Child Care and Development Block Grant program by requiring states with improper payment rates exceeding 5% to implement mandatory corrective action plans. States that fail to meet these standards for two consecutive years face temporary ineligibility for federal funding. This legislation ensures greater accountability and oversight to protect taxpayer resources.

The No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026 mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services withhold federal funds from states that fail to repay misspent money resulting from fraud. By changing the current discretionary authority to a mandatory requirement, this bill strengthens accountability and ensures stricter oversight of Child Care and Development Block Grant funds.

The Stop Child Care Fraud Act of 2026 strengthens oversight of child care assistance programs by requiring states to implement robust internal controls and accountability measures. This legislation mandates that states establish clear procedures for verifying eligibility, investigating fraudulent payments, and imposing sanctions on non-compliant providers or clients. Additionally, it encourages the integration of cross-agency data to better detect and prevent fraud within the system.

The Protecting America’s Small Oil and Gas Producers and Rural Jobs Act aims to support domestic energy production by modifying tax depletion rules for marginal oil and gas wells. The bill increases the daily production threshold for qualifying properties and adjusts the depletion deduction formula to provide greater financial relief when oil prices are low. Additionally, it removes the taxable income limitation for these deductions to help sustain operations and protect rural jobs.

The End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 prohibits the TSA from providing Members of Congress with expedited security screening or preferential access based on their official position. The bill further mandates that Members of Congress be ineligible for Trusted Traveler Programs, such as TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, ensuring they are subject to the same standard security procedures as the general public.