Legislative Activity

This resolution establishes a 10-year federal budget blueprint for fiscal years 2027 through 2036, projecting continued annual deficits and a rising national debt. It sets spending limits across major government sectors while utilizing reconciliation procedures to fast-track legislative changes in key areas like defense and agriculture. Additionally, the bill implements enforcement rules to manage discretionary spending and provides mechanisms for emergency funding adjustments.

The Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 amends Title IX to explicitly define "sex," "female," and "male" based on an individual's biologically determined sex and reproductive system. This legislation clarifies the scope of sex-based protections under federal education law. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

This bill, the "Applying Existing Tax Anti-Abuse Rules to Digital Assets Act," amends the Internal Revenue Code to explicitly apply wash sale and constructive sale rules to digital assets. It broadens the definition of "specified assets" to include most digital assets, while creating specific exceptions for assets like qualified U.S. dollar stablecoins received through transaction validation. The Act also establishes comprehensive definitions for various digital asset terms for tax purposes.

This bill, the "No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act," amends the Internal Revenue Code to redefine "qualified overtime compensation" specifically for Border Patrol agents. This change ensures that certain overtime pay received by these agents is treated favorably for tax purposes. The legislation aims to exclude specific forms of overtime and premium pay from taxation.

The Fuel and Strengthen the American Refinery Act of 2026 (Fuel STAR Act) reforms the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by limiting non-advanced renewable fuel volumes and establishing new criteria for small refinery exemptions. The bill also permits the year-round sale of E15 gasoline by adjusting volatility standards. These changes aim to modify biofuel blending requirements and support domestic refining operations.

The Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act strengthens U.S. customs enforcement by requiring that all importers of record maintain a physical presence and bank account within the United States. The bill also mandates a minimum $100,000 bond for importers and establishes stricter payment and verification protocols to ensure accountability for all duties, taxes, and fees.

This bill mandates new Department of Defense protocols for conducting wellness checks on service members following significant injuries, illnesses, or sick calls. It requires unit commanders to implement standardized accountability procedures, including in-person follow-ups when electronic contact fails, and establishes mandatory training to ensure leadership prioritizes the health and welfare of their personnel.

The Transparency in Federal Land Acquisitions Act mandates new public notice and comment periods for land protection plans developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director. This requires publishing draft plans in the Federal Register at least 60 days before finalization to allow for public input. However, this requirement is waived for minor expansions of existing National Wildlife Refuge System units.

The Improving MA SNP Act of 2026 establishes new accreditation requirements for Medicare Advantage plans serving individuals with special needs. These plans must now be approved by an accrediting organization based on standards set by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This ensures specialized plans meet specific quality benchmarks for beneficiaries.

The CFIUSMCA Act establishes a policy for the U.S. to align its foreign investment review standards with Canada and Mexico under the USMCA. It directs the U.S. Trade Representative to advocate for the three nations to adopt similar national security screening frameworks for foreign investment. Furthermore, the bill seeks to create a coordination mechanism to address shared threats from investments in critical infrastructure and strategically important sectors across North America.

The SHIELD Act of 2025 prohibits state and local governments from arresting, prosecuting, or obstructing federal officers engaged in lawful immigration enforcement. Jurisdictions that interfere with these federal duties will be ineligible to receive federal financial assistance. This legislation ensures that federal authorities can carry out their immigration responsibilities without local interference.

The Healthy Competition for Better Care Act aims to promote lower costs and higher quality healthcare by banning anticompetitive contract terms between health plans and providers. Specifically, it prohibits agreements that restrict plans from steering patients toward better value care or that mandate favorable terms for provider affiliates. This legislation ensures health plans retain the flexibility to design networks and quality initiatives while fostering greater competition in the healthcare market.

The Mexican Energy Trade Enforcement Act mandates the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to take specific actions to compel Mexico to comply with its energy trade obligations under the USMCA. The USTR must either request a dispute resolution panel or require non-discriminatory market access for U.S. energy companies. This legislation aims to protect U.S. commerce from Mexican policies that favor state-owned energy companies.

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act automatically appropriates funding for federal programs at the rate of the preceding funding law for 14-day periods whenever a lapse in appropriations occurs. This automatic funding continues until a new appropriation Act is enacted or the automatic authority expires. Furthermore, the bill imposes strict limitations on official travel for covered Members of Congress and their staff, and restricts legislative business during these automatic funding periods. These budgetary effects are to be treated as discretionary, part-year appropriations for enforcement purposes.

This resolution formally recognizes and honors the 11 crew members—six U.S. Air Force service members and five civilian contractors—who tragically died in the TORQE 62 crash in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on October 2, 2015. Congress expresses its deep gratitude for their bravery and service in support of Operation Freedoms Sentinel. The bill ensures their sacrifice is remembered as a reminder of the dangers faced by military and civilian personnel alike.

This bill amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to mandate improved coordination between the EPA Administrator and the Secretary of Agriculture on pesticide regulation. It requires the EPA to conduct economic analyses when implementing new safety measures for pesticides. Furthermore, it ensures the EPA incorporates critical agronomic data and feasibility information from the Department of Agriculture during registration reviews.

The Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act establishes stricter deadlines for Medicare Advantage organizations to pay clean claims submitted by doctors and suppliers. This legislation mandates that MA plans must pay at least 95% of electronic claims within 14 days and other clean claims within 30 days, starting January 1, 2027. Failure to meet these new prompt payment requirements will result in mandatory interest payments to providers and potential civil monetary penalties of up to $25,000 per violation for the MA organization. The Act also requires MA plans to begin reporting detailed data on their payment timeliness to the Secretary.

The Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act amends the Social Security Act to provide Medicare Part B coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests starting January 1, 2028. This legislation establishes clear criteria for qualifying tests and outlines payment structures to ensure beneficiaries have access to these advanced diagnostic tools. Importantly, this coverage is designed to complement, rather than replace, existing Medicare-covered cancer screenings.

The Congressional Money Returned to America Act mandates that any unspent funds remaining in the House of Representatives' Members Representational Allowance (MRA) at the end of the fiscal year must be returned to the U.S. Treasury. This returned money will be specifically used for reducing the federal deficit or debt. This requirement takes effect starting in fiscal year 2026.

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 establishes automatic 14-day continuing appropriations to fund federal programs immediately when Congress fails to pass a budget. This mechanism prevents service disruptions while imposing strict limits on official travel and legislative business for Congress and certain executive branch officials during funding lapses. The Act ensures that spending during these extensions is accounted for against the final enacted budget.