Legislative Activity

This resolution establishes a formal, bipartisan Senate process to develop and pass legislation aimed at ensuring the long-term solvency of Social Security. It mandates the creation of a bipartisan working group to draft reform proposals, provides a structured timeline for committee review, and sets expedited floor procedures for final consideration. The goal is to guarantee that the Social Security Trust Funds remain capable of paying 100 percent of scheduled benefits for at least 50 years.

The PREFERRED Screening Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a Medicare payment model that incentivizes providers to offer comprehensive, personalized breast cancer risk assessments. By integrating genetic testing, family history, and clinical data, the program aims to provide tailored screening and risk-reduction plans for Medicare beneficiaries. This initiative prioritizes underserved and high-risk populations to improve early detection and evaluate the long-term effectiveness of risk-stratified breast cancer care.

The College Transparency Act establishes a secure, privacy-protected federal data system to track postsecondary student outcomes, including enrollment, completion, and post-college earnings. By repealing the existing ban on a national student-level database, the bill aims to provide students and families with transparent, customizable information to help them make informed educational decisions. The system is designed to streamline institutional reporting requirements while strictly prohibiting the use of personal data for law enforcement, immigration, or federal ranking purposes.

The 21st Century Dyslexia Act amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to explicitly recognize dyslexia as a specific learning disability. This legislation establishes a formal definition of dyslexia and mandates equal access to educational accommodations and services for all eligible students, regardless of their socioeconomic or linguistic background.

The Health Information Privacy Reform Act establishes comprehensive privacy, security, and breach notification standards for health data held by entities not currently covered by HIPAA. The bill mandates clear disclosures when health information leaves protected environments, sets new requirements for data de-identification, and directs the development of guidance for the use of health data in artificial intelligence. Additionally, it commissions a study on the ethics of compensating patients for the use of their identifiable health data in research.

The READ Act aims to address the national literacy crisis by supporting states and schools in implementing evidence-based, science-of-reading instructional practices. The legislation provides grants for teacher training, early literacy screenings, and targeted student interventions to improve proficiency and close opportunity gaps. Additionally, it mandates that schools notify parents when students are identified as at risk for reading difficulties, ensuring families are informed and involved in their child's progress.

The Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act of 2026 streamlines the agency's funding by consolidating administrative accounts to ensure consistent, reliable operations. The bill also mandates dedicated funding and oversight for the modernization of the Board’s outdated benefit processing systems. Additionally, it requires the GAO to provide reports on these modernization efforts to ensure accountability and progress.

The FAIR DME Appeals Act requires Medicare contractors to reimburse small durable medical equipment suppliers for attorney fees and litigation costs when those suppliers successfully overturn a clearly erroneous claim denial. This legislation ensures that small businesses are not financially burdened by the costs of challenging incorrect payment decisions. It establishes a clear, binding process for fee recovery while protecting against fraudulent claims.

The Special Education Administration Protection Act prohibits the Secretary of Education from transferring the functions of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the Department of Health and Human Services. This legislation ensures that the oversight and administration of special education programs remain centralized within the Department of Education. The bill includes a specific exception for any contracts or arrangements that were already in effect as of February 1, 2025.

The Veteran Suicide Spousal Career Services Act expands the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program to provide essential employment services to the spouses of veterans who died by suicide, as well as spouses of veterans with permanent disabilities or those who died in the line of duty. This legislation ensures these families receive the same career support and resources previously reserved for veterans.

The Veteran Acquired Brain Injury Caregiving Act establishes a five-year pilot program allowing veterans with acquired brain injuries to use Veteran-Directed Care funds to purchase services from eligible mission-driven nonprofits. This initiative aims to expand care options across at least five VA medical centers while requiring regular reporting on clinical outcomes and program effectiveness.

The STOP Child Care Fraud Act strengthens the integrity of federal child care programs by implementing stricter eligibility verification, mandatory attendance tracking, and enhanced data integration to prevent fraud. The bill increases federal oversight of state programs, mandates corrective action for improper payments, and establishes a public database of disqualified providers. Additionally, it sets clear income and asset limits for families while requiring states to dedicate specific funding toward quality improvement and compliance monitoring.

The Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 strengthens the national aging network by expanding access to mental health, nutrition, and caregiver support services while increasing transparency and accountability. The bill promotes independence for older adults through enhanced preventive health programs, improved housing accessibility, and modernized employment training. Additionally, it bolsters protections against elder abuse and ensures more culturally responsive care for Native American elders through 2030.

The Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026 aims to modernize Medicare reimbursement by aligning annual payment updates for ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) with those of hospital outpatient departments. Additionally, the bill reforms budget neutrality requirements to ensure more equitable financial treatment between these two surgical settings. These changes are designed to stabilize funding and improve access to same-day surgical care.

The Home Market Restoration Act of 2026 aims to protect domestic agricultural and seafood industries by establishing strict tariff-rate quotas and increasing duties on a variety of imports. The bill targets products including shrimp, honey, crawfish, rice, siluriformes fish, sheep and goat meat, and bovine products. By implementing these import limits and higher duty rates, the legislation seeks to regulate foreign market competition and support U.S. producers.

This resolution expresses support for designating June 11, 2026, as "Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day." It highlights the severe, multi-trillion-dollar global threat posed by illicit trade, which fuels crime, undermines national security, and harms legitimate businesses. The bill calls for increased public awareness, government action, and whole-of-society approaches to combat these illegal activities year-round.

This resolution officially designates specific dates in 2026 as National Seersucker Day, Seersucker Thursday, and Seersucker Appreciation Month. It honors the history and cultural significance of the breathable seersucker fabric, recognizing its connection to American tradition and the working person. The bill encourages the public to celebrate by wearing their best seersucker attire on these designated days.

This bill, the "Stopping Illegal Minor Simulations Act" (SIMS Act), prohibits the creation and provision of chatbots that simulate minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct or conversation. It establishes federal criminal and civil penalties for covered entities that willfully violate this ban. The law includes exemptions for research and law enforcement investigations.

This Act modifies the New Markets Tax Credit rules to better support rural economic development. It adjusts how "high migration rural counties" are defined by excluding institutional populations from migration calculations. Additionally, the bill lowers the poverty threshold for census tracts in counties where the federal government owns a significant portion of the land, making them more eligible for investment incentives.

The Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 prohibits the Department of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing OSHA's proposed 2024 heat safety standard. Congress finds the proposed rule too rigid, burdensome, and confusing for both businesses and workers across diverse industries. This legislation prevents the adoption of that specific, prescriptive standard or any substantially similar regulation.