Legislative Activity

The Addictive Design Act of 2026 aims to protect youth mental health by banning AI chatbots from using features intentionally designed to create emotional dependency or addictive engagement. The bill establishes an interagency task force to study these risks, funds research and educational outreach, and mandates that AI companies provide data to researchers to support these safety efforts.

The Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026 establishes essential transparency and due process protections for third-party sellers on dominant online marketplaces. The legislation limits the arbitrary withholding of funds and inventory, mandates clear communication regarding policy changes, and requires platforms to provide evidence when penalizing sellers. Additionally, it empowers the FTC, state attorneys general, and individual sellers to enforce these fair-trading standards through legal action.

This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a formal investigation into potential antitrust violations within the fire truck manufacturing industry. The inquiry aims to address concerns regarding market consolidation, surging equipment prices, and extended delivery delays. The FTC is required to report its findings and recommendations for corrective legislative action to Congress within one year.

The BUFFER Act expands eligibility for the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to better support environmental stewardship on private and tribal lands. By streamlining enrollment criteria and including lands subject to local or state conservation mandates, the bill simplifies access to financial incentives for farmers and landowners. This initiative aims to increase the adoption of resource-conserving practices across diverse agricultural landscapes.

The Community Housing Act of 2026 is a comprehensive legislative package designed to increase the nation’s housing supply and improve long-term affordability. The bill provides billions in federal funding for affordable housing construction, incentivizes local zoning reform, and expands support for rural homeownership and tenant protections. By streamlining financing and removing regulatory barriers, the act aims to create more housing options for low- and middle-income families across the country.

This bill directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran, as authorized under the War Powers Resolution. The directive requires the removal of forces unless Congress explicitly authorizes military action. The resolution maintains the ability for the U.S. to defend itself or its allies from imminent attack and does not affect intelligence sharing activities.

The Privacy Protection Updates Act strengthens protections for journalists and individuals by establishing an exclusionary rule for evidence obtained in violation of the Privacy Protection Act of 1980. The bill mandates stricter warrant requirements for searching or seizing protected materials, including those stored in the cloud, and requires government officials to disclose all relevant information when seeking such warrants. Additionally, it establishes clear judicial oversight and remediation procedures for emergency searches and seizures.

This bill establishes the Mental Health Career Promotion Grant Program to address workforce shortages in mental and behavioral health. The program awards grants to partnerships between schools, community colleges, and local health providers. These funds support activities designed to encourage students in grades 9 through college to pursue careers in mental and behavioral health.

This bill, the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene and Support Act, amends Medicare rules to ensure payment for certain ambulance services even when the patient is not transported. Beginning in 2026, Medicare will cover these on-scene or support services provided by qualified suppliers at a rate comparable to standard transport reimbursement.

This resolution congratulates the Vermont Green Football Club for winning the 2025 United Soccer League Two National Championship. It recognizes the team's undefeated season, their nickname "The Invincibles," and their contribution to Vermont's growing reputation in soccer. The resolution also acknowledges the connection between the club and the University of Vermont's NCAA championship team.

The Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2025 establishes new requirements for transparency and community involvement during nuclear facility decommissioning, mandating consultation with affected states and tribes before the NRC approves decommissioning plans or license transfers. The bill also creates several grant programs to financially support local advisory boards and aid communities impacted by stranded waste and economic disruption from plant closures. Finally, it requires plant operators to fund dedicated economic recovery accounts for host communities based on the size of their decommissioning trusts.

The Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act expands federal disaster assistance to explicitly include support for substance use and alcohol use issues resulting from major disasters. It broadens the scope of crisis counseling and training programs to address these needs alongside existing mental health services. Furthermore, the bill mandates FEMA to update its application processes and requires a GAO report on the program's effectiveness and compliance.

The End Rent Fixing Act of 2025 prohibits rental property owners from hiring coordinators or engaging in activities that involve collecting, analyzing, or recommending rental prices or terms across multiple properties. This coordinated activity is deemed an unlawful restraint of trade under existing antitrust laws. The bill grants enforcement power to the FTC, the Attorney General, and State Attorneys General, while also allowing injured persons to sue for treble damages. Furthermore, it lowers the pleading standard for civil lawsuits brought under this Act and related antitrust claims.

This resolution expresses the House's support for recognizing October 26th as Intersex Awareness Day and affirms the goals of the observance. It highlights the reality of natural variations in sex characteristics and strongly condemns nonconsensual, irreversible medical procedures performed on intersex infants and children. The bill encourages federal, state, and local entities to promote awareness, ensure culturally sensitive healthcare, and prioritize the bodily autonomy and human rights of intersex individuals.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating the week of October 24–31, 2025, as "Bat Week." It recognizes the vital ecological and economic roles bats play, such as pest control and pollination. Furthermore, the bill highlights the ongoing, collaborative efforts to combat the devastating impact of white-nose syndrome on bat populations.

The Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act modernizes the Internal Revenue Code by replacing gendered language with gender-neutral terms for all legally married couples. This sweeping update ensures consistency across tax rules regarding filing status, deductions, and credits, regardless of the spouses' genders. The bill clarifies that married couples are often treated as a single entity for specific tax purposes. Ultimately, this legislation updates terminology to reflect equal dignity for all married taxpayers.

The No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act immediately repeals specific Executive Orders that reportedly targeted or limited the rights of LGBTQI individuals across federal areas like employment and healthcare. This legislation also prohibits the use of any federal funds to enforce or carry out these canceled orders. The bill includes a savings provision to ensure it does not infringe upon the President's existing constitutional authority.

This bill, the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of the Interior to study approximately 22 miles of the Nulhegan River and 18 miles of Paul Stream in Vermont. The study will determine their suitability for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This assessment must be completed and reported to Congress within three years of receiving necessary funding.

The Transgender Health Care Access Act aims to improve access to gender-affirming care by addressing critical gaps in medical education and provider capacity. The bill establishes grant programs to develop and implement comprehensive training curricula for medical professionals across various settings, including rural areas. Furthermore, it provides funding to expand the ability of community health centers to deliver culturally competent and necessary care to transgender individuals. Ultimately, this legislation seeks to ensure that healthcare providers are adequately trained and equipped to meet the medical needs of the transgender population.

The Stop Comstock Act aims to modernize and streamline federal statutes concerning obscene materials. It revises several sections of federal law, including those related to crimes, transportation, and importation, by removing outdated or redundant language like "indecent" or "immoral." This legislative cleanup focuses the legal definitions to center specifically on "obscene materials."