Legislative Activity

This resolution commemorates the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed during the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan. It formally condemns the Biden-Harris administration for its handling of the withdrawal, citing failures in planning, security, and accountability. The measure denounces the administration's decisions as a dereliction of duty that compromised national security and abandoned American allies.

The Health Insurance Transparency for Patients Act requires health insurance issuers and Medicare Advantage plans to publicly report detailed data regarding their coverage decisions, including denial rates, appeal outcomes, and review processes. By mandating that this information be presented in a clear, consumer-friendly format, the bill aims to increase accountability and help patients better understand how their coverage requests are handled.

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 AI Threat Output and Monitoring Incident Containment Act establishes a mandatory federal program for large-scale AI developers to undergo rigorous testing and red-teaming at National Laboratories. This initiative aims to identify and mitigate risks related to AI-driven nuclear incidents and loss-of-control scenarios. The bill mandates strict compliance and data security, while requiring the Department of Energy to provide Congress with ongoing legislative recommendations to ensure national safety.

The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Test, Evaluation, and Training Corridor Act directs the Secretary of Defense to establish specialized corridors within U.S. airspace for testing and training on drone and counter-drone technologies. This initiative aims to accelerate the development, integration, and deployment of advanced autonomous systems, sensors, and weapon capabilities. By utilizing both new and existing facilities, the Act seeks to streamline the field-readiness of critical defense technologies in realistic operational environments.

The Stop Insider Trading Act restricts Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing or selling individual stocks to prevent conflicts of interest. Additionally, the bill mandates that voters provide valid photo identification when voting in person or by mail in federal elections.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan. The facility will now be known as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building." This designation updates all official records and references to reflect the new name.

The Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act prohibits federal agencies from purchasing or using invasive automated surveillance technologies, including facial recognition and license plate tracking. It also restricts state and local governments from using federal funds for these systems. Additionally, the bill mandates the deletion of illegally obtained data and bars its use as evidence in legal proceedings.

The Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026 increases the funding cap for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Account by $7 billion annually from 2027 through 2030. This legislation provides additional resources to combat health care fraud while implementing safeguards to ensure these temporary increases do not permanently inflate future funding baselines.

The Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 mandates that hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, laboratories, and imaging providers must prominently post their discounted cash prices on their walls. This requirement applies to all services identified by CMS as "shoppable services." The goal is to increase price transparency for consumers scheduling care in advance.

The American Franchise Act aims to protect the traditional franchise business model by clarifying the definition of a "joint employer." This legislation establishes that a franchisor is only considered a joint employer if it exercises "substantial direct and immediate control" over the essential terms of employment for a franchisee's workers. This change specifically targets liability risks associated with maintaining brand standards, ensuring franchisors are not automatically held responsible for local labor practices. The new standard applies prospectively to future legal proceedings.

The Human Authority over Autonomous Weapons Act of 2026 mandates that all lethal force deployed by U.S. Armed Forces using autonomous or AI-enabled systems remains under direct human command and oversight. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to establish procedures ensuring a "human-in-the-loop" for target authorization, while requiring secondary verification of targets for the first five years. These requirements exclude specific missile and defensive weapon systems currently used to protect the United States.

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.

The Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act amends the organization’s federal charter to formally define membership eligibility. The bill restricts membership to adult human females, establishing a biological definition for the term "female" based on reproductive system development.

The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 proposes making daylight saving time the permanent, year-round standard time across the United States. By advancing standard time zones by one hour, the bill eliminates the need for biannual clock changes. Additionally, it provides states that currently observe standard time year-round the option to maintain their existing timekeeping practices.

This resolution expresses support for efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It highlights the need for greater transparency and oversight to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure that resources remain available for the nation’s most vulnerable citizens.

This resolution recognizes Michigan's admission as the 26th state and celebrates the significant contributions of its people to the United States. It uses the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as an occasion to reflect on Michigan's lasting impact on the nation.

The American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026 aims to secure U.S. drone supply chains by requiring law enforcement agencies to phase out drones from covered foreign countries to remain eligible for federal grants. The bill establishes a buyback program for existing foreign-sourced drones and funds new grants for agencies to purchase secure, non-foreign drones. Furthermore, it authorizes significant funding to boost domestic U.S. manufacturing facilities capable of producing defense-adaptable unmanned aircraft systems.

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.

The **Take Care of America’s Veterans Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to strengthen benefits and modernize services across compensation, education, health care, and VA operations. It eliminates benefit offsets for disabled retirees, expands educational flexibility, sets new standards for timely health care access, and invests in VA technology and infrastructure. Overall, the legislation aims to provide faster, fairer, and more comprehensive support for veterans and their families.