Legislative Activity

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.

This bill establishes a federal framework to support the development of a sustainable offshore aquaculture industry through the creation of a dedicated Office of Aquaculture and a commercial-scale demonstration program. It streamlines the permitting process while mandating rigorous environmental oversight, safety standards, and public reporting. Additionally, the legislation invests in workforce development and research through new grant programs and partnerships with minority-serving and Tribal institutions.

The Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2026 honors the history, contributions, and ongoing struggles of the LGBTQIA+ community. The resolution reaffirms that LGBTQIA+ rights are human rights and emphasizes the necessity of ensuring equality for all citizens. By documenting key civil rights milestones and current challenges, it encourages the nation to celebrate Pride Month as a time to reflect on the progress made and the work still required to achieve full equality.

The Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act of 2026 formally renames the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division to the United States Secret Service Police. This legislation updates terminology across various federal statutes to reflect the new name. The change is purely administrative and does not alter the duties or authorities of the division.

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.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating June as Portuguese National Heritage Month. It recognizes the significant and diverse contributions of Portuguese Americans throughout U.S. history across various fields. The bill encourages Americans to observe the month with activities celebrating this rich heritage.

The State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act establishes a federal grant program administered by the Attorney General to help states and tribal governments develop, improve, or evaluate their firearms dealer licensing programs. Eligible applicants must already have a law in place requiring state or tribal licensing for firearms dealers, which includes specific standards for application, inspection, and enforcement. Grant recipients must report annually on their licensing activities, and the Attorney General will report findings to Congress.

The Budgeting for a Better America Act fundamentally reforms the federal budget process by shifting to a two-year (biennial) cycle to promote stability and long-term planning. It also establishes a bipartisan commission tasked with developing a deficit-reduction plan that Congress must consider under fast-track procedures. Finally, the bill mandates greater transparency through required long-term financial reports and expanded participation in budget oversight.

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of women enrolling in U.S. military service academies, recognizing their significant growth and distinguished achievements since 1976. It honors the thousands of women graduates who have served with distinction across all branches of the armed forces and in national service. The bill also expresses support for designating a "50 Years of Women at the Service Academies Day."

This bill, the "Protect Local Funding Act," prohibits the finalization, implementation, or enforcement of the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" published on May 29, 2026, or any substantially similar rule. It prevents federal agencies from enacting this specific regulation concerning federal financial assistance.

This bill, the Broadband Deployment and Economic Impact Study Act of 2026, directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a comprehensive study on current broadband internet access technologies. The resulting report to Congress must analyze the workforce needs, economics, performance metrics, and consumer costs associated with technologies like fiber, wireless, and satellite. The goal is to provide Congress with detailed information on the landscape of broadband deployment.

This resolution officially recognizes the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, honoring the legacy of Luís Vaz de Camões and the cultural contributions of Portuguese Americans. It reaffirms the long-standing friendship and diplomatic alliance between the United States and Portugal. The bill also supports the commemoration of Portuguese heritage in the U.S.

The Faster Labor Contracts Act aims to speed up the process of securing a first collective bargaining agreement after a union is certified. It establishes a mandatory timeline, including mediation and binding arbitration, if an agreement is not reached within 90 days of bargaining. This process is designed to prevent lengthy delays that currently weaken the union's position. The bill also requires a GAO report on current time-to-contract averages.

The BLANCHE Act of 2026 strictly regulates and prohibits any settlement where the federal government pays the sitting President or a third party at the President's direction to resolve a claim against the United States. Any such agreement must be reviewed and explicitly approved by a federal court after a public hearing to ensure the parties are truly adverse and the settlement is in the interest of justice. These rigorous standards apply retroactively to all existing and future agreements between the President and the United States.

The Stop Illegal Fishing Act aims to combat harmful illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing globally. This bill mandates the President to impose sanctions, including asset blocking and immigration restrictions, on foreign persons and vessels involved in IUU fishing activities. It also requires regular reporting to Congress on the implementation of these sanctions.

This bill strengthens U.S. access to critical minerals by authorizing international partnerships and agreements to build secure, transparent supply chains with allies. It establishes Energy Security Compacts to diversify energy and mineral sources while protecting American jobs and the environment. Finally, the legislation creates new leadership roles and exchange programs at the State Department to build a skilled domestic mining workforce and counter foreign leverage over essential resources.

This Act formalizes and strengthens the trilateral partnership between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. It expresses Congressional support for continuing the strategic alignment established at the Camp David summit. Crucially, it mandates the establishment of a formal US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue to deepen legislative engagement between the three nations.

The Bonuses for Cost-Cutters and Fraud Preventers Act of 2026 enhances the federal employee awards program to reward employees who identify wasteful spending and prevent improper government payments. This legislation increases the maximum cash award for such disclosures from $10,000 to $20,000. It also establishes new reporting requirements for agencies to notify the President and Treasury, and mandates public disclosure of awards given for these cost-saving efforts.

The HEAR Act of 2026 generally prohibits the manufacture, transfer, and possession of firearm silencers and mufflers, with specific exceptions for government, law enforcement, and nuclear security personnel. The bill removes silencers from the federal definition of a "firearm" while simultaneously establishing penalties for violating the new ban. It also mandates the Attorney General to create a 90-day nationwide buy-back program for surrendered silencers using Byrne grant funds.

This bill commemorates the 120th anniversary of the first Filipino immigrants, the Sakadas, arriving in Hawaiʻi to work on plantations. It honors their enduring legacy, recognizing their crucial role in building the state's economy and igniting the labor movement despite facing harsh conditions. The measure also supports the annual observance of Sakada Day on December 20th.