Legislative Activity

The Methane Pollution Accountability Act mandates that oil and gas companies pay royalties on all methane produced, vented, flared, or lost on federal lands and the outer Continental Shelf. It also codifies the Bureau of Land Management’s 2024 waste prevention rule, ensuring that any future regulatory changes must demonstrably improve air quality and reduce resource waste.

The Protect American Values Act seeks to block the implementation and enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security’s "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility" rule. The bill asserts that this policy harms immigrant families and local economies by restricting access to essential food, housing, and medical care. Consequently, it prohibits the use of federal funds to carry out or administer the rule.

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.

This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for Charleston, South Carolina, to host the 2027 annual session of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly. It highlights the city’s world-class infrastructure and honors the legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Olin Graham by advocating for the event to proceed as originally planned.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building." All official federal references to this facility will be updated to reflect this new name.

The Right to IVF Act of 2026 establishes a nationwide statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) while prohibiting states from imposing restrictive barriers. The bill further expands family-building support by mandating comprehensive fertility coverage across private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and federal employee health plans. Additionally, it guarantees expanded access to fertility services and preservation for military service members and veterans.

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 National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act authorizes $6 million in annual grants over seven years to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. These funds will support the National Law Enforcement Museum’s public education, community outreach, and officer safety and wellness programs. As a condition of the grant, the museum must provide free admission to law enforcement officers and their families, as well as dedicated free hours for the general public.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 1157 West Mission Avenue in Escondido, California, as the "Captain E. Royce Williams Post Office Building." The legislation ensures that all federal records and documents will henceforth use this new official name for the location.

The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026 authorizes Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work on federal land in Washington, D.C., to honor the original Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. The project will be funded entirely through private donations, with no federal funds permitted for its construction or maintenance.

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 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026 mandates a formal inquiry by the FCC and a comprehensive study by the GAO to evaluate the feasibility of transmitting precise geolocation data during calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This legislation aims to improve emergency response times by identifying the technical, privacy, and funding requirements necessary to provide dispatchable location information to crisis centers.

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic." This renaming honors the legacy of Pat Tillman, a San Jose native and former NFL player who left his professional career to serve as an Army Ranger and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country.

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.

The Advancing Water Research and Collaboration (AWRC) Act of 2025 updates the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to formally integrate the artificial intelligence industry into national water research efforts. The bill authorizes $16 million annually from 2026 through 2029 to support regional and interstate water research initiatives. Additionally, it restructures funding allocations to prioritize collaborative projects that address complex, multi-state water challenges.

This resolution demands that the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide the House of Representatives with all internal documents, communications, and records regarding the recent freeze on federal funding for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. It specifically seeks transparency on the decision-making process, legal justifications, and administrative actions taken by the Department of Health and Human Services concerning these state-based grant programs.

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 affirms that reproductive justice—including the rights to have children, not have children, and raise families with dignity—is a fundamental human right and a pillar of American democracy. It calls for a national commitment to protect bodily autonomy, eliminate systemic barriers to healthcare, and ensure equitable access to the resources necessary for all families to thrive.

The Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act honors the Hmong people for their courageous service and sacrifice alongside the United States during the Vietnam War. This legislation authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize their critical contributions in the fight against communism and their subsequent resettlement in America. The medal will be housed at the Smithsonian Institution to preserve the history of their service for future generations.

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.