Legislative Activity

The Healthy Commissaries, Healthy Families Act directs the Department of Defense to improve the availability, affordability, and promotion of healthy food options at military commissaries. The bill mandates interagency collaboration to integrate local farmers and nutrition education into the commissary system. Additionally, it requires the establishment of a Director of Healthy Foods and regular reporting to Congress to ensure the program's success through 2030.

The Safe Baby Formula Act of 2026 mandates a comprehensive study on the health impacts of heavy metals in infant formula. Furthermore, it requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and enforce strict, evidence-based action levels for arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead to ensure product safety.

The Know What’s on the Tray Act of 2026 requires schools participating in federal meal programs to publish detailed information about their breakfast and lunch offerings on a public website at least one week in advance. This mandate ensures transparency by requiring schools to disclose ingredient lists, manufacturers, and the sourcing origins of all food items served.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building." All official references to this facility will be updated to reflect this new name.

The Outside Influence Prevention Act requires that political committees funding independent expenditures in U.S. House elections receive at least 50% of their contributions from donors residing within the state where the election is held. This legislation aims to ensure that local representation remains driven by the interests of in-state constituents rather than outside financial influence.

The Campaign Accountability and Parity (CAP) Act seeks to level the playing field in congressional elections by capping annual campaign spending for House candidates. Under this legislation, a candidate’s total expenditures may not exceed the average annual Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) from the previous year.

The Military Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act of 2026 mandates that the Department of Defense develop and submit a strategic action plan for deploying Airborne Collision Avoidance SystemX (ACASX) technology across its military aircraft fleet. This legislation requires the Secretary of Defense to outline necessary funding, research, and implementation steps to enhance aviation safety and ensure compatibility with existing surveillance systems.

This bill reaffirms the nation's commitment to the phrase "one Nation under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. It highlights the historical context of this phrase and its role in expressing the principle that individual rights stem from a higher authority. The legislation also acknowledges the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and a related rededication event.

This proposed constitutional amendment grants Congress and the states explicit authority to regulate and limit campaign contributions and spending for public office elections and ballot initiatives. It affirms the government's interest in protecting free speech and political equality by allowing reasonable restrictions on money in politics. This includes the power to treat corporations and unions differently than individual persons in campaign finance.

This Act directs the Secretary of Defense to study and report on service members separated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The report must detail the number of separated members and the status of any education benefits they transferred to dependents. This information will be made publicly available to ensure transparency regarding these separations and benefit transfers.

The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 significantly enhances benefits for veterans and service members. It increases disability compensation with a new monthly allowance for certain veterans and ties future Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) adjustments to Social Security cost-of-living increases plus an extra percentage. The bill also expands VA home loan eligibility to include National Guard and Reserve members with at least 14 days of qualifying service, though these borrowers will pay a higher loan fee. Finally, it extends the current VA home loan fee structure and modifies definitions of active duty for Guard and Reserve components.

The Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act mandates the VA to create a single electronic system for scheduling appointments at both VA facilities and with community providers under the Veterans Community Care Program. This system requires specific functionalities, implementation deadlines, mandatory training, and regular reporting to Congress on its operation and impact on wait times. Additionally, the bill extends certain existing limits on veterans' pension payments.

The CRUISE Act aims to improve the process by which the Department of Veterans Affairs reimburses automobile sellers for vehicles purchased for disabled veterans. This legislation mandates timely payments to sellers, requiring the VA to adhere to federal payment standards and publicly report delays. Furthermore, it centralizes the payment process within the VA's Central Office to ensure better tracking and resolution of outstanding claims.

This bill, the "2026 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iran," grants the President specific authority to use U.S. Armed Forces to counter Iran's nuclear program and address imminent threats. It explicitly prohibits deploying ground troops for sustained combat or occupation within Iran. The authorization is temporary, expiring on July 30, 2026, and requires regular reporting to Congress on all related military actions.

This bill exempts certain stinger-steered automobile transporters from the federal requirement to display warning flags on loads that project beyond the vehicle. The exemption is effective immediately upon enactment and directs the Secretary of Transportation to permanently revise the relevant federal regulation as soon as possible. This change streamlines operations for transporters carrying assembled highway vehicles.

This bill, the War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act, updates the War Powers Resolution to include joint resolutions in its procedures. It ensures that joint resolutions regarding the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities receive priority consideration in both chambers of Congress. Furthermore, it establishes specific time limits for debate on a veto override of such a joint resolution.

The Prevent Endless Wars Act amends the War Powers Resolution to remove expedited congressional procedures for any authorization of military force lasting longer than five years or for an indefinite period. This change aims to ensure that prolonged military engagements receive standard legislative scrutiny rather than fast-tracking.

This proposed constitutional amendment seeks to limit the duration of military force authorizations outside the U.S. to five years, unless Congress formally declares war. Any authorization not accompanied by a declaration of war would automatically expire after five years or a specified earlier date. This measure aims to ensure regular congressional review of ongoing military engagements.

This act formally repeals the outdated joint resolution aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Middle East that was enacted during the Cold War era. It removes this historical measure from the U.S. legal code.

The Safety in Shared Skies Act of 2026 mandates rigorous, recurring testing and certification of ADS-B Out transponder systems on all Department of Defense aircraft operating within U.S. airspace. The bill ensures accountability through regular reporting to Congress and independent audits by the Department of Defense Inspector General. These measures are designed to enhance aviation safety and oversight for military aircraft.