Legislative Activity

The Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026 aims to improve the accuracy and predictability of Medicare physician payments. The bill reforms budget neutrality calculations, mandates periodic updates to practice expense cost data, and establishes a 2.5% cap on annual conversion factor fluctuations. These measures are designed to ensure more stable reimbursement rates for healthcare providers.

The Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act expands Medicare Part B coverage to include services provided by pharmacists starting January 1, 2026. This coverage is specifically for testing or treatment related to COVID-19, the flu, RSV, strep throat, or during a declared public health emergency. The bill outlines payment structures, generally covering 80% of the cost, and prohibits pharmacists from balance billing Medicare patients for these covered services.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative gold and silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins will honor the victims, first responders, and survivors, with designs selected in consultation with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. All surcharges from the sale of these coins will be paid directly to the Memorial and Museum to support its operations and maintenance.

The Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State commercial truck driving apprenticeship programs for VA educational benefits. This streamlines the process, allowing veterans to access training across state lines without requiring a single state to serve as the sole approving agency. The goal is to expand educational opportunities for veterans entering the trucking industry.

The Campaign Finance Transparency Act strengthens the integrity of federal elections by tightening security requirements for online donations, including mandatory CVV verification and matching donor names to payment cards. The bill also prohibits the use of gift cards for political contributions and eliminates the $200 reporting threshold, requiring the disclosure of all donations regardless of size. Additionally, it expands prohibitions against straw-donor contributions to ensure greater accountability in campaign funding.

This act significantly expands the existing ban on foreign money used in U.S. elections, covering activities like voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts, and introduces new certification and enforcement rules. It also restricts federal government entities from collecting or publicly releasing donor information for most tax-exempt organizations. The legislation aims to strengthen election integrity by tightening campaign finance rules against foreign influence while protecting domestic donor privacy.

This resolution officially designates May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week. It honors the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, specifically recognizing 363 officers lost in 2025. The bill expresses unwavering support for law enforcement and acknowledges the need for proper resources to ensure officer safety.

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 aims to combat sophisticated, cross-jurisdictional organized retail and supply chain theft. It achieves this by strengthening federal laws regarding money laundering and stolen property offenses, including lowering monetary thresholds for prosecution. Furthermore, the bill establishes a dedicated Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate federal, state, and local enforcement efforts against these criminal organizations.

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 prohibits the sale or importation of connected vehicles, hardware, or software originating from or controlled by designated "covered countries" (North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran). This measure aims to safeguard U.S. economic and national security against risks like espionage and cyber intrusion posed by foreign adversaries exploiting vehicle connectivity technology. The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with issuing regulations to enforce these bans, which begin phasing in starting in 2027, though waivers may be granted under specific national security conditions.

The VA Home Loan Affordability Act aligns the VA housing loan program with certain Federal Housing Administration (FHA) requirements to make homeownership more accessible for veterans. This legislation streamlines processes by waiving appraisals for certain refinances and removing development approval requirements for condominiums. It also establishes new limits on veteran-paid closing costs and seller fees, while requiring regular review of debt-to-income ratios.

This bill recognizes and honors the International Hearing Society on its 75th anniversary in 2026. It celebrates the organization's history, its dedication to connecting hearing professionals, and its vital role in advancing hearing health care. The legislation also commends the Society for its advocacy work to improve patient care and expand access to quality services nationwide.

The Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 affirms the critical importance of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to U.S. national security amidst Russian aggression. This bill mandates that the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense deliver a comprehensive report to Congress detailing emerging military, cyber, and political threats to the Baltic states. The report must also recommend specific actions to enhance U.S. and NATO defense cooperation and bolster Baltic resilience.

The Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act significantly narrows the federal beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. This legislation limits reporting obligations exclusively to foreign individuals and foreign-connected companies. Furthermore, it mandates the deletion of all previously collected data pertaining to domestic persons and entities.

This bill officially designates April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to combat the rising number of tragic crashes caused by distracted driving. It highlights the severe dangers of visual, manual, and cognitive distractions, such as texting while driving. The resolution supports ongoing public education and enforcement efforts aimed at encouraging drivers to put away their phones and focus solely on the road.

The **Great American Healthcare Plan** is a comprehensive bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system through five key titles. It dramatically expands Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to be universally accessible with higher contribution limits and broader spending options, while also creating new group health coverage pools through ERISA. Furthermore, the plan mandates strict price transparency for providers and insurers, adjusts Medicare payment structures for high-cost cancer drugs, and establishes a new category of "expanded-access prescription drugs" for easier dispensing by certain licensed professionals. Overall, the legislation aims to increase consumer control over healthcare spending, lower costs through transparency, and improve access to both savings vehicles and medications.

The Every Dollar Counts Act of 2026 ensures that money spent out-of-pocket for prescription drugs counts toward an individual's health plan deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, even if insurance benefits are not used for the purchase. This aims to provide financial relief and transparency for consumers. The bill also makes corresponding adjustments to how drug prices are calculated for Medicaid purposes.

The SAFER Transport Act aims to enhance security and combat fraud across the freight and motor carrier industries. Key provisions include establishing an advisory committee on freight fraud, phasing out MC numbers in favor of USDOT numbers, and strengthening Commercial Driver's License (CDL) verification for non-citizens. The bill also introduces new regulations for foreign dispatch services and enhances enforcement against illegal point-to-point transport by foreign carriers.

This resolution formally congratulates the University of Michigan men's basketball team on winning the 2026 NCAA Division I National Championship. It honors the players, coaching staff, and the university community for their historic season and record-breaking performance. The bill further invites the team to be recognized at the United States Capitol for their achievement.

The Improving Medicare Services Act of 2026 mandates a comprehensive study of the 1800MEDICARE program by the Comptroller General. This report will evaluate customer service, staffing, and contractor performance to provide actionable recommendations for enhancing the program’s efficiency and effectiveness.

The PREDICT Act prohibits federal officials, including members of Congress, the President, and high-level executive and judicial employees, from trading in prediction markets tied to political events. The bill mandates financial penalties for violations, requires the disgorgement of any profits, and ensures public transparency by requiring ethics offices to disclose all assessed fines.