Legislative Activity

The American Mariner Tax Fairness Act allows U.S. merchant mariners to treat income earned while working on qualifying U.S.-flagged vessels in foreign trade as foreign earned income. This change provides tax relief by extending specific foreign earned income exclusions to mariners who meet defined employment and vessel requirements.

The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act aims to modernize the nation’s public housing stock by investing in deep energy retrofits, sustainability upgrades, and climate resilience. The bill establishes grant programs to transition public housing to zero-carbon, energy-efficient homes while simultaneously fostering economic empowerment through workforce development and resident-led management. By repealing restrictive caps on housing units and prioritizing tenant participation, the legislation seeks to improve living standards, ensure long-term habitability, and expand the availability of safe, affordable housing.

The Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from entering into or recognizing any agreements that attempt to influence or settle federal tax matters for the President, their family, or related business entities while in office. The bill mandates public reporting of any such attempts and grants the IRS extended authority to assess taxes for these individuals. These measures ensure transparency and prevent the use of executive power to bypass standard tax enforcement procedures.

The FASTER Act of 2026 expands food labeling requirements to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, ensuring greater transparency for consumers. Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive federal report on Celiac disease to improve data collection, diagnostic testing, and the development of new treatments.

The American Shipyard Investment Act of 2026 establishes a new tax credit to incentivize the construction and modernization of domestic shipyard facilities. By providing a 25% to 35% credit for qualified investments, the bill aims to bolster the capacity for building and repairing commercial and military vessels. The legislation also includes flexible financial provisions, such as direct pay and transferability options, to encourage widespread investment in the U.S. maritime industrial base through 2033.

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 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.

The HUSTLE Act establishes tax-advantaged "NIL Investment Accounts" to help college athletes save and invest income earned from their name, image, and likeness. These accounts provide tax-deferred growth and potential long-term capital gains benefits, while also offering pathways to transition funds into retirement savings. By promoting financial literacy and long-term planning, the bill aims to support student-athletes in securing their financial future beyond their collegiate careers.

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.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt qualified religious institutions from the excise tax on net investment income. To qualify, an institution must meet specific criteria related to its establishment, association with a recognized religious organization, and maintenance of a religious mission. This exemption will take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

This resolution recognizes the importance of everyday acts of kindness in strengthening communities and building national resiliency. It affirms the commitment to fostering a culture of kindness across the United States, highlighting its power to connect people and improve well-being. The bill encourages recognizing and spreading kindness as an essential bond for the nation.

The Faster Labor Contracts Act aims to speed up the process of securing a first collective bargaining agreement after a union is certified. It establishes a mandatory timeline, including mediation and binding arbitration, if an agreement is not reached within 90 days of bargaining. This process is designed to prevent lengthy delays that currently weaken the union's position. The bill also requires a GAO report on current time-to-contract averages.

This bill expresses support for designating June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." The designations aim to honor the nearly 47,000 people killed by gunfire each year and raise public awareness about the devastating impact of gun violence. The resolution encourages the public to wear orange on that day and focus on community efforts to promote gun safety.

The American High-Speed Rail Act significantly expands federal support for high-speed and higher-speed rail development by increasing funding limits, broadening eligibility for public-private partnerships, and establishing new planning and safety requirements. The bill authorizes substantial funding through 2031 for corridor development and planning, while also creating pathways for acquiring necessary right-of-way property and ensuring labor protections on federally-funded infrastructure. It also refines definitions, setting the threshold for true "high-speed rail" at 186 mph or more, and introduces a new category for "higher-speed rail."

The Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026 aims to improve the accuracy and predictability of Medicare physician payments. The bill reforms budget neutrality calculations, mandates periodic updates to practice expense cost data, and establishes a 2.5% cap on annual conversion factor fluctuations. These measures are designed to ensure more stable reimbursement rates for healthcare providers.

The Holiday Pay Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to mandate that employers pay employees at least one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for work performed on designated federal legal public holidays. This new premium pay requirement applies to most employees covered by the Act, with certain existing exemptions continuing to apply. Violations will be enforced using the same mechanisms as existing minimum wage and overtime violations, and the Act clarifies that it does not override any state or local laws that offer greater holiday pay protections.

The Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act prohibits the use of any federal funds, including those from the Judgment Fund, to pay claims submitted to the Anti-Weaponization Fund. This measure ensures taxpayer money is not used to cover payments from the fund established by the Department of Justice.

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.

This Act prohibits the use of federal funds for specific settlement payments, including those related to the *Trump, et al. v. IRS, et al.* case. It places new restrictions on the Judgment Fund, barring payments to high-ranking officials, their relatives, and certain entities for specific types of claims. The bill also establishes strict reporting and notification requirements for large government compromise settlements.