Legislative Activity

The Permanent CBDC Ban Act seeks to codify a long-term prohibition on the issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the Federal Reserve. By amending the Federal Reserve Act, this legislation aims to permanently restrict the government from implementing a digital dollar.

This resolution expresses official support for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an INDYCAR race scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., in August 2026. It honors the historic legacy of American INDYCAR racing while celebrating the upcoming event as a centerpiece for the nation’s 250th birthday commemoration. The race will feature a unique course near the National Mall, highlighting American innovation and sporting tradition.

The Citizenship Act of 2026 codifies the federal declaration of an invasion at the U.S. border to restrict birthright citizenship. Under this legislation, children born in the United States to individuals unlawfully present or engaged in birth tourism and commercial surrogacy schemes would no longer be considered subject to U.S. jurisdiction for citizenship purposes. Additionally, the bill prohibits judicial review of the government's determination that an invasion exists.

The D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act requires explicit congressional approval for any District of Columbia legislation that imposes or increases taxes or fees, or relates to Title 47 of the D.C. Code. Under this bill, such acts will no longer take effect automatically after the standard review period but must instead be passed by a joint resolution of Congress. Additionally, the legislation establishes expedited, one-hour debate limits in the Senate for these specific approval resolutions.

The Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2026 prohibits federal courts from enforcing surrogacy contract provisions that mandate abortion at the request of an intended parent. The bill ensures that surrogate mothers remain entitled to their full contractual compensation regardless of their refusal to undergo an abortion. Additionally, it grants federal district courts jurisdiction over civil disputes involving such surrogacy agreements.

This resolution honors the lives and ultimate sacrifice of wildland firefighters Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, and Nicholas Dale, who lost their lives in the line of duty during the 2026 wildfire season. It expresses deep gratitude to all wildland firefighters, aviation crews, and support personnel for their courage and continued commitment to protecting American communities. Furthermore, it recognizes the ongoing need to support these frontline responders and invites the nation to honor their service and sacrifice.

The Parents Opt-in Protection Act requires schools to obtain prior written consent before collecting specific survey or evaluation data from students. This legislation amends existing law to ensure that participation in certain student surveys is voluntary and requires explicit parental or student permission.

The Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026 strengthens protections against intellectual property theft by expanding the legal definition of a "foreign instrumentality." Under this bill, any entity domiciled in a foreign adversary country is automatically classified as a foreign instrumentality, regardless of its direct ties to a foreign government. This change simplifies the prosecution of trade secret theft and related economic espionage offenses involving these entities.

The Chloe Cole Act of 2026 establishes a federal private right of action allowing individuals to sue healthcare professionals and institutions for damages related to gender-transition medical interventions performed on them as minors. The bill permits lawsuits regardless of when the intervention occurred and sets a statute of limitations extending 25 years past the individual's 18th birthday. Additionally, it mandates strict liability for such interventions performed after the Act's enactment.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and processors from assigning specific merchant category codes to firearms retailers. This legislation aims to protect consumer privacy by preventing the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases through specialized financial classification. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing these provisions and reporting annually on compliance.

The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 proposes making daylight saving time the permanent, year-round standard time across the United States. By advancing standard time zones by one hour, the bill eliminates the need for biannual clock changes. Additionally, it provides states that currently observe standard time year-round the option to maintain their existing timekeeping practices.

The SHARE Act of 2025 establishes new federal requirements for the FBI to share criminal history record information with states participating in professional licensing interstate compacts. This information sharing is strictly for the purpose of conducting background checks on applicants seeking to practice a profession in another compact state. States receiving this data are severely restricted on how they can use or further disseminate the detailed criminal history, generally only being permitted to report a binary "satisfactory" or "unsatisfactory" determination back to the compact's Commission.

This resolution condemns actors defrauding the U.S. Government and emphasizes that robust, government-wide fraud prevention reforms are essential for national financial prosperity. It asserts that federal agencies must verify eligibility and claims *before* issuing payments to curb massive improper spending. The House views this shift to proactive verification as the primary solution to the ongoing fiscal emergency caused by fraud.

The Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act significantly expands legal immunity for firearm manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations by redefining terms within existing federal law. It mandates the immediate dismissal of pending lawsuits against these entities and establishes strict new standards for any exceptions that might apply. Furthermore, the bill preempts state and local laws that attempt to impose liability based on the criminal misuse of qualified products.

This bill, the "Stop Subsidizing Political Lawfare by Charities Act of 2026," revokes the tax-exempt status of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). By ending its 501(c)(3) status, the SPLC will be subject to federal income taxation. This change aims to stop government subsidization of the organization's activities through tax exemptions.

This bill initiates impeachment proceedings against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Louise Ross for high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles of impeachment cite judicial misconduct, including an undisclosed extramarital affair creating conflicts of interest, inappropriate conduct in chambers, attending a partisan political event, and making false statements to obstruct a judicial investigation. The bill ultimately declares Judge Ross guilty and calls for her removal from office.

The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act mandates immediate and accelerated construction of the border wall, significantly tightens asylum eligibility standards by raising the "credible fear" threshold, and severely restricts the use of immigration parole. The bill also requires comprehensive technology upgrades for border security, mandates specific staffing levels for Border Patrol, and increases penalties for visa overstays. Overall, it represents a sweeping legislative effort to enhance physical barriers, restrict entry pathways, and increase interior immigration enforcement.

This Act invalidates surrogacy agreements between foreign national prospective parents and U.S. surrogate mothers, voiding such contracts. It imposes criminal penalties on surrogacy brokers who facilitate these arrangements for foreign nationals. Furthermore, the bill limits the ability of foreign national parents to gain immigration benefits through a child born under these voided agreements.

The Protecting Kids from Creeps Act prohibits sex offenders from participating in surrogacy arrangements. This bill imposes severe criminal penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, for sex offenders, surrogacy agencies, and their employees who knowingly facilitate such agreements. Furthermore, convicted agencies lose tax-exempt status and eligibility for federal funding, and any resulting surrogacy agreements are void.

The CLEAN Act aims to accelerate geothermal energy development by requiring the Department of the Interior to hold annual geothermal lease sales, ensuring a minimum of 75% of nominated parcels are offered. It also establishes strict, expedited timelines for the review and issuance of geothermal drilling permits. This legislation seeks to streamline the leasing and permitting process to boost domestic clean energy production.