Legislative Activity

The TSP Modernization Act facilitates the electronic transfer of funds from Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts to qualified retirement plans. This change will take effect one year after the bill is enacted, allowing participants to move their savings more efficiently. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is responsible for implementing this new electronic transfer process.

This bill strengthens U.S. access to critical minerals by authorizing international partnerships and agreements to build secure, transparent supply chains with allies. It establishes Energy Security Compacts to diversify energy and mineral sources while protecting American jobs and the environment. Finally, the legislation creates new leadership roles and exchange programs at the State Department to build a skilled domestic mining workforce and counter foreign leverage over essential resources.

The License to Drill Act extends the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) authority to collect oil and gas permit processing fees until 2037. This extension ensures that fees collected from 2027 through 2037 are directly transferred to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund.

This Act aims to address the mental health needs following pregnancy loss through two main avenues. Title I expands and intensifies research by the National Institute of Mental Health to understand the causes and treatments for related mental health complications, including establishing a national longitudinal study. Title II amends existing grant programs to ensure funding is available for delivering clinical mental health services and support to individuals who have experienced a pregnancy loss.

This resolution calls upon all Americans to honor the service members who died defending freedom and peace, particularly on Memorial Day 2026. It recognizes the ultimate sacrifice of over one million Americans in pursuit of these ideals. The bill emphasizes the importance of continuing to express gratitude and commemorate these patriots.

The Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends vital funding and research support for ALS therapies through 2031. This legislation enhances grant oversight, clarifies clinical trial definitions, and mandates updated FDA action plans to improve the development of treatments for ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases.

The Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026 exempts small "marginal wells" from specific performance standards and reporting requirements set by the EPA under the Clean Air Act. This legislation aims to reduce regulatory burdens on these smaller oil and gas operations. The bill also mandates automatic approval for state plans that remove these standards for marginal wells.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative gold and silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins will honor the victims, first responders, and survivors, with designs selected in consultation with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. All surcharges from the sale of these coins will be paid directly to the Memorial and Museum to support its operations and maintenance.

The CARE for RPA Crews Act mandates the military departments to establish a combat status identifier for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) crews who conduct combat operations. This new identifier must be equivalent in merit to existing combat status identifiers. The goal is to formally recognize the service of RPA crews engaged in combat.

The STOP GAMES Act of 2026 strengthens the FDA's authority to reject citizen petitions filed primarily to delay the approval of generic or biosimilar drugs. It tightens filing deadlines and establishes clear factors for identifying delay tactics, such as submitting serial or late petitions. The bill also mandates the dismissal of lawsuits filed prematurely or without exhausting administrative review. Finally, it expands required annual reporting to Congress detailing the impact of these petitions on drug approval timelines.

This resolution officially designates May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week. It honors the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, specifically recognizing 363 officers lost in 2025. The bill expresses unwavering support for law enforcement and acknowledges the need for proper resources to ensure officer safety.

The IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act authorizes competitive grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and similar institutions for long-term facility improvements, technology upgrades, and infrastructure modernization. Priority for these grants will be given to institutions demonstrating the greatest need, limited fundraising ability, and high percentages of Pell Grant recipients. The bill also mandates immediate forgiveness for certain outstanding balances on existing HBCU Capital Financing Program loans. Finally, it requires comprehensive reporting and studies to assess the program's impact and future funding needs.

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 aims to combat sophisticated, cross-jurisdictional organized retail and supply chain theft. It achieves this by strengthening federal laws regarding money laundering and stolen property offenses, including lowering monetary thresholds for prosecution. Furthermore, the bill establishes a dedicated Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate federal, state, and local enforcement efforts against these criminal organizations.

This resolution honors mothers and recognizes the significance of motherhood in raising the next generation, coinciding with Mother's Day. It affirms that mothers are, by definition, women, while also acknowledging the roles of stepmothers, adopted mothers, and single mothers. The bill expresses concern over recent challenges to the definition of "mother" and encourages the public to celebrate the women who bring life into the world.

This bill expresses support for designating May 5th as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It calls for national observance to honor victims and show solidarity with their families. Additionally, the legislation recommends the Department of Justice commission an updated study on this ongoing crisis.

The Access to Donor Milk Act of 2026 aims to increase the availability and safety of donor human milk for infants. It expands the use of WIC funds to support milk collection and storage activities at nonprofit banks. The bill also establishes competitive grants for milk banks to expand emergency capacity and directs the creation of safety standards and a public awareness campaign.

This bill strongly condemns the multiple attempted assassinations against President Donald J. Trump, including the attack on April 25, 2026. It commends the heroism of law enforcement and recognizes the critical mission of the Department of Homeland Security. Furthermore, the resolution calls for unity against political violence and the full funding of essential security agencies.

The Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025 aims to safeguard sensitive U.S. biotechnology by controlling the export of synthetic DNA and RNA sequences. This bill establishes a license requirement for transferring these digital sequences to foreign entities of concern, particularly those linked to adversaries like the People's Republic of China. Congress finds this action necessary to prevent intellectual property theft that supports foreign military modernization and strategic technology development.

The "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, eliminating the requirement for companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). It also makes necessary technical adjustments to Title 31 of the United States Code, specifically sections related to financial recordkeeping and reporting of currency and foreign transactions, to reflect the repeal.

This bill amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish new procedures for handling annual appropriation bills. It imposes a 20-hour debate limit on these bills in the Senate, similar to budget resolutions, while preventing the House from taking extended adjournments in July until all appropriations are passed. The legislation aims to streamline and expedite the annual appropriations process.