Legislative Activity

The Local Beef Marketing Incentive Act of 2026 establishes a subsidy program to support local beef producers facing significant revenue drops from direct-to-market sales. If direct sales fall by 25% or more compared to historical averages, eligible farmers can apply for per-head payments based on the price difference during that subsidy year. This program aims to stabilize income for producers who sell directly to consumers, restaurants, or local retail outlets using local processors.

The Duplication Scoring Act of 2026 requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess new congressional bills for potential overlap with existing federal programs. These assessments will be published online and may be included in Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimates to improve government efficiency and reduce redundancy.

The Detention Reform and Offender Penalties Act of 2026, or the DROP Act of 2026, updates federal procedures for carrying out death sentences. This bill allows federal law to prescribe the method of execution, authorizing either lethal injection or hanging. It mandates the U.S. Marshals Service to establish written execution protocols within 180 days of enactment.

The Deporting Illegal Poachers Act introduces new immigration consequences for non-citizens convicted of certain hunting, trapping, or fishing violations. This bill makes individuals inadmissible to the U.S. or deportable if they have committed offenses such as hunting without a valid license or engaging in illegal hunting or fishing. These consequences apply regardless of whether the violation is classified as a misdemeanor or felony.

The Survivor Tax Filing Simplification Act aims to ease the tax burden for surviving spouses and certain beneficiaries by extending favorable filing statuses and clarifying the treatment of unused deductions. It also mandates the creation of a dedicated online Survivor Tax Portal to guide survivors and executors through the filing process. Furthermore, the bill establishes a grant program to help states improve death recordkeeping and reporting to enhance the portal's efficiency.

The Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026 establishes enhanced penalties for crimes specifically targeting veterans. This legislation amends federal law to ensure harsher sentencing for individuals who commit offenses against veterans based on their service.

The PEARL Act, or Pharmacists Ethical Autonomy and Religious Liberties Act, establishes federal protections for pharmacists who refuse to dispense abortion-inducing drugs based on sincerely held religious or moral objections. This act ensures pharmacists cannot be required or punished for refusing to dispense medications like mifepristone and misoprostol if it conflicts with their beliefs. Pharmacists facing such requirements retain the right to file a civil lawsuit.

This bill mandates the termination of the Department of Defense’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within 60 days of enactment. It prohibits the establishment of any successor office with similar centralized authority and updates existing federal laws to reflect the dissolution of the office and its functions.

This act terminates the United States African Development Foundation 120 days after enactment. It mandates a wind-down period during which all assets and funds are transferred to the U.S. Treasury or the Department of State. The legislation also repeals the original act establishing the Foundation.

The Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act modernizes aviation regulations by allowing pilots to present their airman certificates in either physical or digital formats. The bill mandates that the FAA establish official rules and authentication requirements for these digital credentials by November 30, 2028.

The American Meat Freedom Act amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to allow meat and poultry products inspected under qualifying state programs to be sold across state lines. By removing current interstate commerce barriers, this legislation aims to expand market access for small-scale ranchers, increase competition, and strengthen the domestic food supply chain while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

The Trump Tariff Rebate Act temporarily increases the standard tax deduction for the 2026 and 2027 tax years. This increase is intended to provide a rebate to taxpayers based on the impact of tariffs. The specific increase varies depending on the filer's status, such as joint filers or heads of households.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee. The facility will now be known as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building. This designation will be used in all future federal references to the building.

This bill amends the Affordable Care Act to prevent individuals from being enrolled in multiple health insurance Exchange plans simultaneously using the same Social Security number. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a process to identify and stop duplicate enrollments. The primary goal is to prevent the issuance of duplicate advance premium tax credits for the same person.

This bill amends the Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a system for quarterly identification of individuals simultaneously enrolled in both a state Medicaid/CHIP plan and a qualified health plan through an Exchange. The goal is to ensure that these dually enrolled individuals are not improperly receiving premium tax credits or cost-sharing reductions.

This bill, the End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans Act of 2025, prohibits the provision of federal funding to states and local governments that permit certain forms of cashless bail, such as release on personal recognizance or unsecured appearance bonds. The Attorney General is tasked with identifying non-compliant jurisdictions, leading to the termination of federal funds from specified grant programs. Funding can only be reinstated once a jurisdiction ceases the prohibited cashless bail practices.

The Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets Act aims to address homelessness and public disorder by prohibiting urban camping and squatting on federal property. It incentivizes state and local compliance through federal grant requirements and authorizes significant funding for new "step-down treatment facilities." Furthermore, the bill seeks to restore civil commitment procedures and redirect federal resources away from certain harm reduction efforts toward institutional treatment options.

This bill, the Public Transit Crime Prevention Act, establishes new federal crimes to combat vandalism, graffiti, and assaults occurring on mass transportation systems. It creates specific penalties, including significant prison time and mandatory restitution, for damaging transit property or assaulting transit workers and passengers. The legislation ensures federal jurisdiction when these acts affect interstate commerce or involve federally funded property.

The Social Security Guarantee Act of 2025 establishes a legally enforceable benefit guarantee certificate for all Social Security recipients. This certificate guarantees the specific monthly benefit amount an individual is entitled to receive. Furthermore, it ensures that these benefits will be accurately adjusted annually based on the true cost-of-living increase.

The Make Federal Architecture Beautiful Again Act mandates that new federal public buildings prioritize classical and traditional architectural styles to reflect the strength and stability of the United States. This policy requires community involvement in the design process and directs the GSA to update its procedures, ensuring reviewers have expertise in preferred styles. The bill also establishes strict justification requirements, including lifecycle cost analysis, if non-preferred styles are considered.