Legislative Activity

The Save Our Shrimpers Act mandates that the U.S. representative at international financial institutions must vote against and formally oppose any financial assistance for projects related to shrimp farming, processing, or exports in borrowing countries. This action aims to protect the domestic shrimping industry. The Treasury Secretary can waive this requirement if deemed in the U.S. national interest, and the mandate is set to expire after seven years.

The Never Fight Alone Act aims to expand veterans' access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment when the VA cannot provide timely residential care. It prohibits the VA from using restrictive wait times to deny eligibility for community care and ensures veterans have a choice among available care options. Furthermore, the bill mandates increased transparency through detailed reporting on community care metrics and requires Congressional approval for future changes to community care access standards.

This resolution reaffirms the foundational U.S. commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan policy toward Taiwan. It underscores that peace and stability in the region are vital to U.S. interests and opposes any non-peaceful efforts to determine Taiwan's future. The bill affirms the U.S. commitment to providing Taiwan with defensive arms and maintaining the capacity to resist coercion.

This Act strengthens national security by expanding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review of real estate transactions involving foreign adversaries. It specifically targets purchases of farmland and property near sensitive national security sites. The legislation introduces a presumption that such "elevated risk" transactions pose unresolvable risks, placing a high burden on CFIUS to prove otherwise. Furthermore, it mandates consideration of U.S. food security during transaction reviews and ensures state laws restricting foreign adversary land ownership remain in effect.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 3–9, 2026, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week." The goal is to raise public and medical community awareness about tardive dyskinesia (TD), a serious involuntary movement disorder affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans. This designation encourages education about TD, a condition often undiagnosed despite available treatments.

The Developing the Community Health Workforce Act of 2026 aims to strengthen healthcare access in underserved areas by boosting the workforce at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). It establishes new grant programs for recruitment, loan repayment, and training pipelines, including apprenticeships and partnerships with higher education. Furthermore, the bill expands the services FQHCs can offer under Medicare and Medicaid and increases opportunities for graduate medical education training at these centers.

This bill amends federal law to reclassify clergy and religious workers as employees for Social Security and Medicare tax purposes, requiring churches to withhold these taxes. It also repeals the existing religious exemption that allows clergy to opt out of Social Security coverage. Furthermore, the Act establishes a process for currently exempt clergy to revoke their exemption and mandates the IRS to report on informing these workers of their new options.

The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act aims to provide permanent and expanded tax relief for individuals suffering losses in federally declared major disasters. It makes qualified disaster-related personal casualty losses fully deductible, even for those taking the standard deduction. Additionally, the bill creates a new tax exclusion for compensation received for losses resulting from certain major wildfires. These provisions apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, or after December 31, 2025, for wildfire relief.

This resolution officially designates April as Community College Month to celebrate the vital role of over 1,000 community colleges nationwide. It recognizes these institutions for providing accessible higher education, workforce training, and significant contributions to the U.S. economy. The bill highlights their affordability, local presence, and impact on student success across the country.

The Kari's Law Reporting Act mandates that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issue a public report detailing its enforcement of existing requirements for multi-line telephone systems. This report must assess manufacturer and vendor compliance with Section 721 of the Communications Act of 1934. Furthermore, the FCC is required to outline any compliance obstacles and suggest policy improvements or legislative recommendations.

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.

The Emergency Reporting Act mandates the FCC to hold annual public hearings and issue detailed reports following the activation of its Disaster Information Reporting System. This legislation also requires the FCC to investigate and recommend improvements for how network outages are reported to enhance public safety communications. The goal is to increase transparency and resilience of communications networks during emergencies.

The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 mandates significant safety upgrades across both civilian and military aviation to prevent midair collisions. It requires the FAA to implement advanced collision avoidance systems and new air traffic controller training, while also compelling the Department of Defense to equip most military helicopters with transponders for increased visibility. The bill establishes new transparency measures, including public tracking of safety rule implementation and enhanced reporting on near-miss incidents, particularly around major airports like Reagan National.

The SEPTIC Act expands the existing federal tax exclusion for energy conservation subsidies to now include subsidies provided by state or local governments for residential wastewater management measures. This change allows residents to exclude these wastewater management subsidies from their gross income. The bill defines these measures as installations or modifications primarily designed to manage wastewater for a dwelling unit.

This resolution designates April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month" to increase public understanding of the disease and its significant impact on millions of Americans. It highlights the urgent need for continued research, improved treatments, and greater community support for those living with the condition. Additionally, the bill commends the researchers, volunteers, and patients dedicated to advancing the search for a cure.

The SACRED Act establishes federal criminal penalties and civil remedies for individuals who intimidate, harass, or obstruct those attempting to enter or exit places of religious worship. By creating a 100-foot protected zone, the bill aims to safeguard the First Amendment right to religious freedom while ensuring the physical safety of congregants.

The Chip Security Act mandates the installation of security mechanisms on advanced integrated circuit products before they are exported from the United States. These requirements aim to verify chip location, prevent diversion, and protect U.S. technological leadership. The Secretary of Commerce must also study and implement additional security features to enhance export control enforcement and national security.

The ACPAC Modernization Act updates the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee by formally including ticket agents as committee members. It also removes existing restrictions, allowing the committee to review and evaluate the practices of ticket agents to better protect air travelers.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 strengthens U.S. policy by imposing mandatory sanctions on foreign persons and financial institutions that support Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile, drone, and terrorist activities. The bill specifically targets Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors to cut off funding for these malign programs. Additionally, it expands the State Department’s "Rewards for Justice" program to incentivize the reporting of individuals who evade these sanctions.

The Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026 improves patient care by officially recognizing doctors of podiatric medicine as physicians within the Medicaid program. Additionally, the bill streamlines Medicare documentation requirements to ensure patients with diabetes have better access to essential therapeutic footwear.