Legislative Activity

The READ Act (Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development Act) reauthorizes and reforms the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants program to improve student literacy nationwide. The bill prioritizes evidence-based instruction aligned with the "science of reading," mandates universal early literacy screening, and provides targeted support for low-performing states. Additionally, it enhances research initiatives and increases transparency by requiring states to report on literacy progress and teacher preparation alignment.

The Feeding Our Rural Kids (FORK) Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program to provide grants for vehicles used to deliver summer meals to children in underserved rural areas. By funding the purchase and maintenance of delivery vehicles, this legislation aims to improve food access for students in economically disadvantaged communities.

The Restoring Justice for Workers Act prohibits employers from forcing workers to sign away their rights to pursue legal claims in court or participate in collective legal actions. The bill renders pre-dispute mandatory arbitration agreements and class-action waivers unenforceable, ensuring workers retain the ability to seek justice for workplace violations. Additionally, it protects employees from retaliation for refusing to waive these fundamental legal rights.

The Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends vital funding for ALS research and clinical trial programs through 2031. This legislation strengthens oversight by enhancing grant review processes, improving safety reporting requirements, and mandating a comprehensive five-year FDA action plan to accelerate the development of treatments for rare neurodegenerative diseases.

The Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act strengthens existing laws to prevent foreign influence in American elections. It expands the ban on foreign contributions to include domestic companies with significant foreign ownership or control and mandates strict certification requirements for corporate political action committees. These measures ensure that foreign entities cannot influence federal, state, or local elections through direct spending, ballot initiatives, or Super PACs.

The "Right to Learn Act of 2026" establishes a federal grant program to provide schools, early childhood programs, and community organizations with the resources necessary to support students and staff impacted by immigration enforcement. The bill aims to ensure that schools remain safe, trauma-informed environments by funding mental health services, legal resources, and staff training. Additionally, it mandates strict privacy protections to ensure that educational access remains equitable and free from discrimination regardless of immigration status.

This resolution recognizes July 21, 2026, as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day to highlight the persistent and significant wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men. It calls attention to the systemic racial and gender-based barriers contributing to this disparity and reaffirms a commitment to achieving true pay equity.

The No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 amends the Clean Air Act to require explicit Congressional approval before the President or federal agencies can grant exemptions from air pollution, vehicle fleet, or ozone-depleting substance regulations. The bill establishes a formal joint resolution process for these approvals and empowers citizens to sue if exemptions are utilized without legislative authorization. Additionally, the legislation repeals existing provisions that allowed for compliance schedule exemptions regarding hazardous air pollutants.

The AADAPT Act expands access to specialized dementia care by authorizing grants for public and nonprofit health centers to integrate these services into their programs. Additionally, the bill extends federal funding authorization through 2031 to ensure the continued growth and sustainability of these critical health outcomes.

The Stop CHEATERS Act provides significant multi-year funding to the IRS to modernize its technology, improve taxpayer services, and strengthen tax enforcement. The bill specifically mandates that the agency prioritize auditing high-income individuals and large corporations to close the tax gap. Additionally, it requires regular reporting to Congress to ensure accountability and progress in these enforcement efforts.

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 aims to streamline and modernize the prior authorization process within Medicare Advantage plans. This bill mandates the adoption of electronic prior authorization systems and significantly increases transparency regarding approval rates and decision times starting in 2027. Furthermore, it establishes new enrollee protections and grants the Secretary authority to enforce faster decision timeframes for medical services.

This resolution designates July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor the essential, high-risk work performed by these skilled professionals. It pays tribute to the lineworkers who provide critical service during emergencies and recognizes those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States by reaffirming the nation’s foundational commitment to the separation of church and state. It highlights the historical and constitutional precedents that protect religious freedom, pluralism, and secular governance. Ultimately, the bill asserts that government power must remain neutral and free from the imposition of specific religious beliefs.

This resolution officially designates June as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. It highlights the widespread impact of Alzheimer's disease, including rising prevalence, significant caregiver strain, and health disparities. The measure encourages public education, advocacy for research and support services, and support for those affected by the disease.

The Next Generation Shipping Act establishes a federal program to fund research, development, and deployment of zero-emission and clean alternative fuel vessels and supporting infrastructure. This initiative prioritizes projects that advance maritime decarbonization, ensure strong labor standards, and benefit environmental justice communities. The Act also creates an Advisory Committee to guide the program, focusing on identifying technology needs and evaluating progress toward cleaner shipping. Notably, the legislation explicitly prohibits funding for any automated vessel technologies.

The CREATE AI Act of 2025 establishes the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to democratize access to the high-powered computing and data necessary for advanced AI research. This resource will be managed by a non-governmental Operating Entity overseen by a new Steering Subcommittee. The goal is to broaden participation in AI development beyond large tech companies to maintain U.S. leadership and ensure AI benefits all Americans. Access will be prioritized for U.S.-affiliated researchers, educators, and students, with specific provisions for ethics, security, and privacy reviews.

The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act strengthens worker protections by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act to mandate pay transparency, guarantee timely final pay, and significantly increase penalties for wage theft. It also extends the statute of limitations for filing wage claims and establishes a federal grant program to support local efforts in preventing wage theft and assisting workers with recovery. Overall, the bill aims to ensure workers receive the full wages they are owed through stricter enforcement and greater accountability for employers.

This bill, the Great American Outdoors Act 250, significantly reforms and renames the existing public lands restoration fund to the America’s Legacy Restoration Fund. It secures dedicated funding streams, primarily from energy revenues and new fees on foreign visitors, to address critical deferred maintenance across the National Park Service, Forest Service, and other public land agencies. The legislation establishes strict spending priorities for infrastructure repair while also creating pilot programs for enhancing outdoor recreation and sportsmen's access. Finally, it mandates increased transparency and accountability through standardized metrics and public reporting on all funded projects.

The LIFT the BAR Act repeals decades-old restrictions that barred many lawfully present noncitizens from accessing essential federal public benefits. This legislation restores eligibility for programs like SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and housing assistance for qualified noncitizens. The bill also updates terminology, replacing "alien" with "noncitizen" throughout relevant statutes.

The Stop Spying Bosses Act establishes comprehensive federal protections regarding the collection and use of employee data by employers. It strictly limits what data employers can collect, bans surveillance unrelated to essential job functions, and mandates transparency about data practices. The bill also grants workers rights to access and correct their data, creates a new Department of Labor division to oversee the law, and establishes robust enforcement mechanisms, including private lawsuits and the invalidation of forced arbitration agreements.