Legislative Activity

The TRUST Act of 2026 modifies federal law to adjust the asset thresholds used to determine examination cycles for depository institutions. This change specifically raises the asset size requirement from \$3 billion to \$6 billion for institutions considered "well-managed." The goal is to tailor regulatory oversight based on an institution's size.

The Employer-Directed Skills Act establishes a new category of job training focused on meeting specific employer skill demands. This training requires employers to commit to hiring participants and contribute a mandated percentage of the program costs based on their size. The bill streamlines the referral process for employer-sponsored training while updating performance metrics to track completion rates.

The Workforce Development Modernization Act updates federal workforce laws to enhance access to services through the introduction of virtual one-stop career centers. This legislation provides greater flexibility for local areas to establish physical or virtual centers, including options for shared centers between adjacent regions. It also mandates the colocation of state employment service offices with physical one-stop centers where they exist.

The Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026 amends U.S. immigration law to prohibit visas for foreign individuals, including government officials, who have committed or directed severe violations of religious freedom. The State Department is required to publicly list the names of those found inadmissible, with a narrow exception for cases that would harm U.S. foreign policy interests. This act aims to hold perpetrators of religious persecution accountable by restricting their entry into the United States.

The Special Operator Protection Act of 2026 establishes a new federal crime for the malicious public disclosure of restricted personal information belonging to special operations personnel and their families. This legislation aims to prevent threats, intimidation, and crimes of violence against these individuals by penalizing those who knowingly share sensitive details. Violations carry significant penalties, including up to five years in prison, with enhanced sentencing for resulting serious injury or death.

The Biosimilar Inspection Modernization Act of 2025 mandates the development of a risk-based inspection schedule for facilities manufacturing biosimilar biological products to prioritize public health protection. It also requires the FDA to update inspection processes, increase the use of remote assessments, and develop a strategic plan for improving domestic biosimilar facility oversight. Furthermore, the bill calls for a public meeting and report on expanding the use of mutual recognition agreements for international inspections.

The American Allies Protection Act penalizes state and local governments that enforce International Criminal Court (ICC) actions against officials from NATO member countries or designated Major Non-NATO Allies. This penalty involves withholding federal grants for a four-year period if such enforcement occurs based solely on an ICC warrant. The Attorney General may waive this penalty if the President certifies the action is essential to U.S. national security interests.

This Act amends immigration law to explicitly designate officials and members of Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS as inadmissible due to terrorist activity. It also bars individuals who endorse or espouse terrorist activities conducted by these specified groups.

This Act establishes a clear U.S. policy to hold Chinese officials accountable for gross human rights violations against religious groups by making them subject to sanctions. It mandates that the Department of State actively promote and monitor religious freedom within the People's Republic of China. Furthermore, Congress urges the designation of China as a "country of particular concern" and calls for robust diplomatic action to secure the release of unjustly detained religious prisoners.

The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act establishes an interagency taskforce, housed at the FCC, to combat unlawful robocalls originating from foreign countries. This taskforce will study the scope of the problem and recommend effective strategies to Congress and federal agencies for stopping these international calls. The bill also adjusts the frequency of a required notice under the TRACED Act from annual to once every three years.

The Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act of 2025 establishes a program to enhance cybersecurity across the agricultural sector by creating five Regional Agriculture Cybersecurity Centers. These centers, hosted by eligible land-grant universities, will focus on research, threat monitoring, tool development, and training specific to farming and the food supply chain. The initiative is specifically tasked with developing defenses against cyber threats originating from adversarial nations.

The SEIZE Act authorizes the President to treat weapons and materiel seized en route from Iran to the Houthis in Yemen as if they were already U.S. military stock. This new designation allows the President to transfer these seized items to foreign partners using existing defense assistance authorities. The law also mandates annual reporting to Congress detailing the use of this authority.

The Financial Technology Protection Act of 2025 establishes an Independent Working Group, led by the Treasury Department, to research and propose regulations combating the illicit use of digital assets by criminals and terrorists. The bill also mandates a comprehensive Presidential report detailing how rogue actors evade sanctions using new technologies, alongside a national strategy to prevent such activities. This legislation aims to safeguard the U.S. financial system against emerging threats in the FinTech space.

The Foreign Registration Obligations for Nonprofit Transparency Act (FRONT Act) amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to require certain tax-exempt organizations receiving funding from designated "countries of concern" to register as foreign agents. This closes a loophole by treating non-profits that accept money from specified hostile foreign entities as agents of those foreign principals. These organizations will face new, specific disclosure requirements when registering under FARA.

The Keep Your Coins Act of 2025 prohibits federal agencies from restricting an individual's ability to use their convertible virtual currency (like Bitcoin) for personal purchases. This legislation ensures individuals maintain full control over their digital assets, including the right to use self-hosted wallets for legal transactions. Essentially, the bill protects the right of citizens to spend and manage their own cryptocurrency without government interference.

The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act restricts the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) tracking data by government entities for investigations or to impose fees on aircraft owners. It also establishes new transparency requirements for public airports seeking to impose landing or takeoff fees on general aviation aircraft. These fees must be specifically dedicated to airside safety projects.

This bill officially authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the exceptional service and sacrifice of the members of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam – Studies and Observation Group (MACVSOG). Congress acknowledges MACVSOG's critical, highly secret missions during the Vietnam War, which set the standard for modern special operations forces. After presentation, the original medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The Act also permits the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs.

The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act directs the FAA to establish new rules within one year to allow civil supersonic flight over U.S. airspace. This authorization is strictly conditioned on the aircraft being operated in a manner that prevents any sonic boom from reaching the ground. The goal is to safely reintroduce faster-than-sound commercial travel domestically.

The PELL Act of 2025 establishes the new Workforce Pell Grant to provide federal aid for short-term, high-demand workforce training programs. To qualify, these programs must be approved by the Governor and meet strict criteria regarding length, employer alignment, credentialing, and performance metrics. This new grant aims to support students pursuing credentials that lead directly to employment while ensuring credits are transferable to further education.

The STORM Act establishes a framework for the federal government to rapidly deploy private, pre-vetted health care workforce platforms during declared emergencies. This allows for the quick contracting of independent medical professionals from outside the affected state. The bill also facilitates the temporary waiver of state licensing requirements for these emergency responders, provided they meet federal criteria, while offering liability protections for good-faith emergency work.