Legislation

The Let Kids Play Act prohibits private equity firms and certain investment companies, especially those deemed "vulture investors," from owning or controlling youth sports facilities and organizations. This legislation aims to prevent harmful business practices that extract profit at the expense of youth sports quality, safety, and affordability. Designated vulture investors will be required to divest their holdings within two years, facing significant penalties for non-compliance. Enforcement will be shared among the FTC, the DOJ, state attorneys general, and private individuals.

This Act establishes that certain close family members of foreign threat actors—including terrorists, senior officials of adversarial nations, and sanctioned kleptocrats—are inadmissible to and deportable from the United States. It mandates the revocation of any existing visas for these individuals and bars them from receiving discretionary relief from removal. The legislation requires enhanced screening procedures and annual reporting on its implementation.

This bill, the Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act, amends federal law to allow medical device manufacturers to provide required labeling solely through electronic means under specific conditions. Manufacturers must ensure easy access for users and provide paper copies upon request. The Secretary of Health and Human Services retains authority to modify these electronic labeling rules or require physical labeling if necessary for safety and effectiveness.

The Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act (BLAST Act) establishes a lifetime ban prohibiting former Members and elected officers of Congress from ever registering as lobbyists or making lobbying contacts with Congress after leaving office. This legislation aims to prevent former officials from immediately leveraging their connections for influence. Violations of this lifetime prohibition are subject to federal penalties.

The LNG Export Security Act amends the Natural Gas Act to redefine "public interest" for federal energy decisions. This change mandates that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must consider domestic natural gas supply, economic interests, and national security when approving natural gas facility development.

The Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act aims to improve federal understanding of the growing number of Americans who provide unpaid care to both children and older adults. It mandates the Secretary of Commerce to add a specific question to at least one major federal population survey to identify these multigenerational caregivers. This new data collection will help inform better policymaking regarding caregiving, health, and workforce participation.

The Advancing Water Reuse Act establishes a 30% tax credit for investments in qualifying water reuse projects. This credit supports the installation, replacement, or expansion of systems that recycle water for industrial, manufacturing, data center, or food processing uses. The goal is to incentivize the replacement of freshwater use with treated, recycled water.

The Relief for Families of the Fallen Act provides federal income tax relief for the families of public safety officers who die from injuries sustained in the line of duty. This legislation eliminates federal income taxes for the year of death and prior years back to the injury, streamlining the process for grieving families. The bill directs the Treasury Department to use existing federal death benefit criteria for eligibility determinations.

The Patients Before Monopolies Act aims to eliminate conflicts of interest in the healthcare industry by structurally separating vertically integrated conglomerates. This legislation specifically prohibits insurance companies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from owning or controlling pharmacies. The bill grants federal agencies and private citizens the authority to enforce this divestiture, ensuring greater competition and lower prescription drug costs for patients.

The Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026 caps insulin costs for people with private health insurance at the lesser of \$35 or 25% of the negotiated price per 30-day supply, starting in 2027. The bill also establishes a federal program to reimburse providers and pharmacies, effectively capping the cost of insulin at \$35 per 30-day supply for uninsured individuals. These cost-sharing limits must count toward deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.

The Bereaved Parents Rights Act establishes federal requirements for hospitals and birth centers regarding the handling of fetal remains after a miscarriage or stillbirth. This law mandates that parents be notified of their rights to choose private burial, cremation, or hospital disposal of the fetus. Parents who elect to arrange for burial or cremation must have their wishes followed according to state requirements.

This bill amends tax law to allow individuals aged 70½ and older to make tax-free charitable donations directly from certain employer-sponsored retirement plans. The provision establishes an annual limit on the amount that can be excluded from gross income when distributed directly to qualified charities. This expands upon existing rules for IRA charitable distributions to cover more types of employer plans, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and governmental plans.

The ABLE MATCH Act establishes a federal program to match contributions made to ABLE accounts, which are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. This matching contribution is generally 100% of the individual's contribution, up to a maximum of $2,000 annually, though eligibility and the match rate may be phased out based on the individual's income. The bill also mandates demographic reporting for ABLE account beneficiaries and authorizes grants to promote the use of these accounts.

The Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act directs the Secretary of State to strengthen international cooperation on biodefense, biosecurity, and biotechnology with U.S. allies and partners. This involves enhancing biodefense policy development within NATO and coordinating export controls on dual-use biotechnology items. The bill mandates the development of two key strategies outlining cooperation gaps and proposals for future security agreements. Finally, the Secretary must report these strategies to Congress and provide timely briefings on global biosecurity developments.

The Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act of 2026 significantly reforms federal permitting processes to expedite energy infrastructure development. It overhauls state water quality certification under the Clean Water Act, streamlines permitting for dredged or fill material, and restricts judicial review timelines for energy projects. Furthermore, the bill limits the scope of environmental review for LNG terminals and nuclear licensing while imposing strict deadlines and remedies for lawsuits challenging federal agency actions under NEPA.

The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 aims to allow the year-round sale of E15 gasoline and enact significant reforms to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Key provisions include ending most small refinery exemptions from RFS compliance starting in 2028 while providing them a 75 percent compliance reduction. The bill also directs the EPA to update fuel infrastructure regulations regarding E15 sales and storage.

The Fair Trusts for Fiscal Responsibility Act imposes a new progressive annual tax on the net assets of certain trusts starting in 2027. This legislation establishes complex rules for asset valuation, allows beneficiaries to allocate unused tax brackets, and creates a "trust withholding credit account." Finally, the Act coordinates this new trust tax with existing estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, while also treating certain tax payments made by grantor trust owners as taxable gifts.

This bill reauthorizes critical funding for ALS therapies through 2031 and strengthens the review process for research grants by requiring enrollment data for ongoing clinical trials. It also clarifies the definition of Phase 3 trials and mandates the FDA to report on its five-year action plan for ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases.

This resolution mandates that Senators' pay will be withheld during any federal government shutdown. The Secretary of the Senate is responsible for holding these payments and releasing them once the shutdown concludes. This provision is set to take effect after the November 2026 general election.

This bill directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran, as authorized under the War Powers Resolution. It explicitly preserves the ability of the U.S. to defend itself, its allies, and its personnel from imminent attack. Furthermore, the resolution ensures that intelligence sharing related to Iranian threats remains unaffected.