Legislative Activity

The American Dream Accounts Act of 2026 establishes tax-advantaged savings accounts designed to help U.S. citizens save for a first-time home purchase. Eligible individuals can contribute up to $7,500 annually—increasing to $10,000 for those 35 and older—toward a lifetime limit of $250,000. Distributions used for a qualified first-time home purchase are tax-free, while non-qualified withdrawals are subject to income tax and a 10% penalty.

The SMOOTH Payments Act aims to make healthcare costs more manageable by requiring health insurance providers to offer at least one plan that allows enrollees to pay all cost-sharing in capped monthly installments or at $0 upfront. If an insurer fails to offer such a plan, none of their plans will qualify for premium tax credits starting in 2027. This legislation seeks to reduce immediate financial burdens for qualified health plan enrollees.

This bill establishes the Digital Assets Voluntary Disclosure Program, allowing taxpayers to correct past failures in reporting digital asset ownership or transactions. Participants must amend returns, pay back taxes, and satisfy a specific penalty structure to receive relief from further civil penalties and potential criminal referral for disclosed violations. The program offers different tiers of protection based on whether the taxpayer certifies their violations were non-fraudulent and non-willful.

The DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 aims to combat fraud in Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME) by mandating electronic claim submissions and imposing a strict 90-day deadline for filing claims for specified medical equipment. The bill also requires a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the effectiveness of current technology used to screen these claims for errors and fraud.

This bill, the Abolish the CMMI Act, seeks to immediately terminate the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). It achieves this by repealing the section of the Social Security Act that established the agency. The goal is to eliminate the entity responsible for testing new payment and service delivery models in Medicare and Medicaid.

The HSAs For All Act expands eligibility for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) by removing the requirement that individuals be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. Starting in 2027, any individual covered by a qualified health plan or group health plan will be eligible to open and contribute to an HSA. This legislation aims to increase access to tax-advantaged healthcare savings for a broader range of Americans.

The Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act significantly increases criminal penalties for individuals convicted of health care fraud under federal law. This legislation raises maximum prison sentences and fines for fraud involving both general federal statutes and specific federal health care programs. Furthermore, it directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend sentencing guidelines to ensure they reflect the seriousness and growing incidence of these offenses.

The ICHRA Permanency Act aims to provide long-term stability for Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). This legislation codifies the existing 2019 final rule regarding ICHRAs and other account-based group health plans into law. By doing so, it ensures these arrangements have the full force and effect of permanent federal regulation.

The Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act requires local school districts to grant parents specific rights regarding foreign influence in their schools. Upon written request, parents can review curriculum materials and receive disclosures about funding, agreements, and staff compensation linked to foreign governments or entities of concern. These requirements are a condition for receiving federal education funds, ensuring greater transparency for parents.

The PROMPT Act, or Prompt Reporting and Oversight for Medicare Providing Transparency Act, aims to increase transparency for Medicare beneficiaries. This bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services must provide an explanation of benefits (EOB) to beneficiaries no later than 30 days after payment is made for a furnished item or service under the Medicare program.

The "We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act of 2025" mandates the Inspector General of HHS to regularly report on Medicare and Medicaid fraud investigations and resulting legal actions to key Congressional committees. These reports must detail the number of investigations, prosecutions, civil actions, and the dollar amounts involved in alleged fraud. This reporting requirement is established without authorizing any new appropriations.

The Medical License Verification Act mandates the Secretary to establish an automated system for verifying the licensing status of applicants for a unique health identifier. This system must confirm that applicants are both licensed and in good standing with their respective State licensing boards before the identifier is issued. This ensures that only properly credentialed healthcare providers receive these identifiers.

The Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 establishes a mechanism to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remains operational during a lapse in appropriations. If Congress fails to pass a budget, the FAA can draw from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to continue existing programs and projects at the previous year's spending rate. This temporary funding lasts until a new budget is enacted or for a maximum of 30 days, whichever comes first. This measure aims to prevent disruptions to critical aviation services during government shutdowns.

The LEO K9 Protection Act enhances penalties for intentionally harming law enforcement animals, especially when a weapon is used. It also mandates the development of federal guidance for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel on treating injured police dogs. Finally, the bill establishes regulations allowing EMS to transport and provide emergency care to injured police dogs when human patients are not in immediate need.

This bill mandates increased transparency and verification for all federal government spending by requiring agencies to report detailed payment information to the Treasury. It enhances program integrity by granting the Treasury access to new hire and tax data to prevent and recover improper payments. Agencies must also verify recipient bank accounts before disbursement, with exceptions allowed only for sensitive national security or law enforcement operations.

The Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 mandates greater public transparency regarding Medicare spending by requiring the Secretary of HHS to publish detailed, machine-readable expenditure data broken down by county and beneficiary type. Furthermore, the bill requires the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to annually compare the average cost of Medicare Advantage enrollees versus traditional Medicare beneficiaries, accounting for plan differences and risk factors. Finally, the Medicare Trustees must also report detailed expenditure information categorized by specific beneficiary enrollment statuses.

This bill officially designates the memorial and museum currently under construction in Jacksonville, Florida, as the **National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum**. The legislation recognizes the museum's crucial role in honoring and educating the public about service members who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action. To maintain this designation, the museum must submit a comprehensive operational report to Congress within 90 days of enactment. Failure to open satisfactorily within five years or submit the required report will result in the loss of this official federal title.

The Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act extends the existing excise tax exemption for alternative motorboat fuels to include certain vessels operating exclusively between ports on either the Atlantic or Pacific coast. This change ensures that qualifying vessels, such as specific fishing or maritime activity vessels, benefit from the fuel tax break when trading only along a single U.S. coast. The provision applies to fuel sales occurring after December 31, 2023.

The Flexible Savings Arrangements for a Healthy Robust America Act allows individuals to make qualified distributions from their Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) or Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) directly into a Health Savings Account (HSA) under specific conditions. This transfer is subject to annual dollar limits based on cafeteria plan contribution limits. The bill also adjusts annual HSA contribution limits based on any amount distributed and requires specific reporting on the W-2 form for these transactions, effective for distributions after December 31, 2025.

The Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025 secures the existing state-run dredge and fill material permitting programs for Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida, preventing the EPA from unilaterally withdrawing approval for these specific programs. It establishes a 90-day transition period for Florida permitting authority and clarifies the process for approving future state programs similar to these established ones. Essentially, the bill locks in the current cooperative federalism structure for wetland permitting in these three states.