Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that parents need clear, accurate, and useful information about video programming content across all platforms to make informed decisions for their children. It calls on the FCC to modernize the current ratings system to ensure consistency, specificity, and transparency across broadcast, cable, and streaming services. The bill emphasizes that any updated system must include meaningful input from parents and public advocates, not just industry representatives.

The Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act significantly expands legal immunity for firearm manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations by redefining terms within existing federal law. It mandates the immediate dismissal of pending lawsuits against these entities and establishes strict new standards for any exceptions that might apply. Furthermore, the bill preempts state and local laws that attempt to impose liability based on the criminal misuse of qualified products.

This bill initiates impeachment proceedings against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Louise Ross for high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles of impeachment cite judicial misconduct, including an undisclosed extramarital affair creating conflicts of interest, inappropriate conduct in chambers, attending a partisan political event, and making false statements to obstruct a judicial investigation. The bill ultimately declares Judge Ross guilty and calls for her removal from office.

This resolution supports the State Department's efforts to block any members or associates of the designated terrorist organization, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), from joining the Iranian National Football Delegation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Furthermore, it urges that the Iranian team's presence in the U.S. be limited strictly to the minimum time required for their scheduled matches.

The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act mandates immediate and accelerated construction of the border wall, significantly tightens asylum eligibility standards by raising the "credible fear" threshold, and severely restricts the use of immigration parole. The bill also requires comprehensive technology upgrades for border security, mandates specific staffing levels for Border Patrol, and increases penalties for visa overstays. Overall, it represents a sweeping legislative effort to enhance physical barriers, restrict entry pathways, and increase interior immigration enforcement.

The Protecting Kids from Creeps Act prohibits sex offenders from participating in surrogacy arrangements. This bill imposes severe criminal penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, for sex offenders, surrogacy agencies, and their employees who knowingly facilitate such agreements. Furthermore, convicted agencies lose tax-exempt status and eligibility for federal funding, and any resulting surrogacy agreements are void.

This Act invalidates surrogacy agreements between foreign national prospective parents and U.S. surrogate mothers, voiding such contracts. It imposes criminal penalties on surrogacy brokers who facilitate these arrangements for foreign nationals. Furthermore, the bill limits the ability of foreign national parents to gain immigration benefits through a child born under these voided agreements.

This resolution supports designating June as Family Month to recognize the traditional nuclear family as the foundation of a healthy society. It calls for a national rededication to the importance of marriage and family, asserting that children thrive best in a home with a married mother and father. The bill also explicitly states that the House of Representatives no longer recognizes Pride Month.

This Act authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Robert Lodge for his valorous actions while serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam War on May 10, 1972. The legislation specifically waives any existing time limits that would otherwise prevent the posthumous presentation of the award.

The Deport the Terrorists Act of 2026 mandates the automatic denaturalization of naturalized citizens convicted of specific terrorism offenses. This act also establishes that any non-citizen convicted of a terrorism-related offense is deportable. Finally, it directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the deportation of individuals whose citizenship has been revoked under this law.

The Merit Restoration Act prohibits federal research agencies and grant recipients from using specific diversity, equity, or inclusion (DEI) practices when awarding or conducting federally funded research. These prohibitions focus on preventing discrimination based on race, sex, or other protected characteristics and banning mandatory training or agreements asserting inherent superiority or inferiority based on these factors. Violations can result in the freezing and required repayment of federal grant funds.

This bill proposes amending the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a specific content descriptor for video programming that depicts or discusses gender identity, transgender, or non-binary topics. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is directed to review whether the existing TV Parental Guidelines voluntarily incorporate this descriptor and ensure its consistent transmission for programming marketed to children. If industry compliance is insufficient, the FCC must issue regulations to mandate this new descriptor, ensuring compatibility with existing parental control technologies.

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine relations, recognizing the enduring partnership and the vital contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States. It reaffirms the mutual defense commitment between the two nations and honors the service of Filipino and Filipino-American service members. The bill encourages Americans to celebrate this historic relationship through appropriate programs and activities.

The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act prohibits the VA from reporting veterans to the NICS background check system solely because a fiduciary was appointed to manage their benefits. This legislation ensures that a VA finding of mental incompetence or the appointment of a fiduciary alone is not used to treat a veteran as a "mental defective" for gun control purposes. Furthermore, the VA must notify the Attorney General about past transmissions of this information that lacked a proper legal basis.

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 officially designates the "America 250 flag" as a national symbol to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It authorizes this special flag, featuring the number 250 within the circle of stars, to be flown alongside the U.S. flag at government buildings worldwide during the Semiquincentennial celebration. The act recognizes the flag as a symbol of the nation's founding and commitment to liberty.

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 Freedom from Taxes Act of 2026 aims to eliminate several federal taxes associated with National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms. This bill reduces the transfer and making taxes on NFA items to zero and phases out the annual special occupational tax for dealers, importers, and manufacturers. It also simplifies an existing excise tax exemption for these firearms.

The End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026 prohibits current or former Members of Congress convicted of specific sexual offenses from receiving federal retirement benefits. This denial of annuity or retired pay also applies to their survivors and beneficiaries upon conviction, whether the conviction occurs in the U.S. or abroad under comparable due process standards. Furthermore, the bill allows forfeited pension funds to be used to pay victims of the covered offenses.

The Deporting Illegal Poachers Act introduces new immigration consequences for non-citizens convicted of certain hunting, trapping, or fishing violations. This bill makes individuals inadmissible to the U.S. or deportable if they have committed offenses such as hunting without a valid license or engaging in illegal hunting or fishing. These consequences apply regardless of whether the violation is classified as a misdemeanor or felony.