Legislative Activity

This resolution designates the first week of August 2026 as "National Community Health Center Week" to honor the vital role these centers play in providing accessible, comprehensive primary care to millions of Americans. It celebrates the 60-year legacy of community health centers and encourages the public to visit their local facilities to recognize the dedicated staff and patients who strengthen our nation's health system.

The Promoting Resilient Buildings Act amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to modernize hazard mitigation standards and streamline existing loan programs. Most notably, it establishes a FEMA-led pilot program that provides grants to states and local governments to help individuals retrofit their homes against natural disasters. This initiative prioritizes financial need and aims to reduce future disaster damage through improved, hazard-resistant building practices.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office." The legislation ensures all official records are updated to reflect this new memorial name for the post office.

This bill officially designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "Lieutenant General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic." All future federal references and official documentation for this facility will reflect this new name in honor of Lieutenant General Bernie Mittemeyer.

The DEPOTS Act of 2026 authorizes the Department of Defense to write off internal accounting charges and depreciation for military depots and arsenals impacted by federally directed mission realignments. This legislation aims to streamline financial management by allowing for the elimination of legacy debt on assets that no longer generate revenue. The authority is strictly limited to internal military accounts and does not apply to commercial contractor obligations.

The Depot Data Transparency Act enhances oversight of military maintenance by requiring more detailed reporting on depot-level workloads. It mandates that annual reports now include specific dollar amounts spent and projected for maintenance and repair, broken down by individual covered depots.

This resolution commemorates June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day," honoring the historical significance of the end of slavery in the United States. It celebrates the resilience of African Americans and encourages nationwide reflection on the history and heritage that have shaped our democracy.

The Small Tax Case Threshold Modernization Act increases the dollar limit for small tax dispute procedures from $50,000 to $100,000. Additionally, the bill introduces annual inflation adjustments to this threshold to ensure the limit remains current over time.

The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act aims to lower drug costs by streamlining the biosimilar approval process. It limits the number of patents a reference product sponsor can assert in infringement litigation against biosimilar applicants, preventing the use of excessive patent litigation to delay market competition.

The Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026 strengthens federal efforts to combat economic espionage by expanding the legal definition of a "foreign instrumentality." It ensures that any entity domiciled in countries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea is subject to these prohibitions, regardless of their specific ownership or management structure.

The Mystic Alerts Act requires satellite-capable mobile service providers to determine whether they will transmit emergency alerts via satellite to their subscribers. The Federal Communications Commission will establish the necessary technical rules and standards to support this capability while ensuring consumer choice and providing liability protections for participating providers. This legislation aims to expand the reach of emergency alerts to ensure more users receive critical safety information.

The POWER ON Act of 2026 extends critical federal funding for grid resilience and infrastructure improvements by five years. By reauthorizing these programs through 2031, the bill ensures continued support for efforts to prevent power outages and modernize the nation's energy operations.

The SABER Act of 2026 amends the Ukraine Support Fund to grant the Ukrainian government greater flexibility in its use of seized assets. This legislation authorizes the use of these funds for the procurement of defense articles and services necessary to respond to and recover from Russian aggression.

The PAID OFF Act of 2025 restricts foreign agents representing entities from specific adversarial nations—including China, Russia, and Iran—from utilizing certain registration exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). The bill also establishes a formal congressional process for the Secretary of State to update the list of "countries of concern" and includes a five-year sunset provision for these new requirements.

The Eliminate Chinese Organized Crime Act authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a program providing training, technical support, and intelligence-sharing assistance to law enforcement agencies in Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative aims to strengthen regional capacity to disrupt and prosecute China-linked transnational criminal organizations involved in narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and illicit finance. Additionally, the bill mandates comprehensive reporting to Congress to track the effectiveness of these efforts and the scope of criminal activity in the region.

The Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act requires states to incorporate legal counseling and address specific legal issues—such as housing, education, and family connections—into case planning for youth transitioning out of foster care. This bill amends the Chafee Foster Care Program to mandate access to legal services as a core component of support for these young adults. States must certify their compliance with these new requirements one year after the bill's enactment.

This bill mandates the Secretary of the Army to establish requirements for a networked, autonomous kinetic system to defend ground platforms against small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The system must feature integrated detection, tracking, and automated neutralization capabilities that can share information across combat units. The Secretary is required to report on the implementation timeline for this technology between fiscal years 2028 and 2032.

The Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act significantly amends existing law to provide broad immunity to the firearms industry from civil lawsuits related to the criminal or unlawful use of their products. This legislation mandates the immediate dismissal of pending lawsuits against the industry and establishes strict definitions and procedural hurdles for any claims attempting to use statutory exceptions. Furthermore, it preempts state and local laws that attempt to impose liability on manufacturers or sellers for harms resulting from criminal misuse of firearms.

This bill establishes a Department of Defense pilot program to evaluate the safety, quality, and qualification pathways for using printable energetic feedstocks in additive manufacturing. The program will assess how these new materials impact handling safety, supply chain resilience, and logistics compared to traditional methods. A key focus is developing necessary test methods and qualification criteria to ensure these materials meet all explosive safety and security requirements. The Secretary of Defense must report annually to Congress on the program's findings and recommendations for wider adoption.

The "Critical Minerals Security Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of the Interior to regularly report to Congress on the state of global critical mineral and rare earth element resources, including identifying resources controlled by foreign entities of concern. It also requires establishing a process for U.S. individuals to notify the government when divesting stock in foreign critical mineral operations, and directs the development of a strategy to collaborate with allied countries on advanced mining and processing technologies. The goal is to ensure the U.S. and its allies have secure access to these critical resources.