Legislative Activity

This resolution designates August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week" to honor the National Park Service’s history and ongoing contributions. It recognizes the vital role these parks play in recreation, education, and the economy while encouraging the public to celebrate and support the preservation of our national treasures.

The Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026 strengthens immigration enforcement by shifting primary detention and custody authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security. The bill establishes stricter standards for the detention of noncitizens during removal proceedings and expands the government's authority to hold individuals with final removal orders. Additionally, it limits administrative and judicial review of custody determinations to ensure more consistent enforcement of immigration laws.

The Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act increases government transparency by requiring federal agencies to publish all active guidance documents in a single, centralized, and publicly accessible online location. This legislation ensures that policies, memoranda, and other informal agency directives are easily searchable and clearly marked if rescinded. By streamlining access to these documents, the Act helps the public better understand the regulatory interpretations that affect them.

The Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators' Exams Act establishes stricter deadlines for federal bank examinations and creates a formal process for financial institutions to obtain binding written regulatory guidance. It also creates an independent Office of Independent Examination Review to oversee examination quality and provides institutions with the right to an independent, *de novo* review of material supervisory findings. Additionally, the bill allows financial institutions to choose between an agency administrative hearing or a federal district court hearing for certain enforcement actions.

This resolution commemorates the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, honoring the nation's democratic journey and its resilience against Russian aggression. It reaffirms the United States' commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while advocating for continued diplomatic support and security cooperation. Additionally, the resolution encourages ongoing democratic reforms in Ukraine and the integration of lessons learned from the conflict to strengthen trans-Atlantic security.

The Bring Our Heroes Home Act mandates the collection and prompt public disclosure of all U.S. government records concerning Armed Forces and civilian personnel missing since December 7, 1941. It establishes an independent Review Board to oversee the transfer of these records to the National Archives and to rule on any proposed postponements of disclosure. The Act aims to provide the fullest possible accounting to the American public and the families of the missing, with only narrow, clearly defined exceptions to release.

The Trade Deficit Elimination Act of 2026 mandates the identification of trading partners with which the United States maintains a bilateral goods trade deficit. To address these imbalances, the Act authorizes the President and the U.S. Trade Representative to impose additional import duties or negotiate bilateral agreements aimed at reducing the deficit. The legislation includes specific provisions to exempt critical goods and requires consultation with Congress to ensure national economic stability.

The Kids Online Safety Act establishes a comprehensive "duty of care" requiring online platforms to design features that mitigate specific harms to minors, such as those related to mental health and exploitation. It mandates that platforms provide minors with default, restrictive safety settings and robust parental controls over data sharing and recommendations. Furthermore, the legislation demands significant transparency regarding algorithmic ranking systems and grants the FTC enforcement authority.

The Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026 updates and clarifies the leadership structure, duties, and responsibilities of the Chaplain Corps across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The bill strengthens protections for chaplains to perform their duties in accordance with their sincerely held religious beliefs and the tenets of their endorsing organizations, free from censorship or retaliation. Additionally, it establishes clear legal standards for the chaplaincy and ensures that military leadership provides the necessary support for chaplains to fulfill their spiritual mission for service members.

The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act mandates regular, updated threat analyses and strategic planning to strengthen security along the U.S.-Canada border. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish new performance measures for air and marine operations and provide periodic classified briefings to Congress. The bill is designed to be implemented using existing departmental budgets without additional federal funding.

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 Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program transferring the management of select federal court facilities from the General Services Administration to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. This initiative creates a dedicated Judiciary Buildings Service to oversee property operations, construction, and leasing, supported by a new Judicial Space and Facilities Management Fund. The Act includes rigorous congressional oversight, reporting requirements, and a sunset provision to evaluate the program's effectiveness over a 15-year period.

The Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act amends federal law to restrict membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to adult human females. The bill establishes a biological definition of "female" to serve as the standard for eligibility, alongside the society's existing genealogical requirements.

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.

This resolution designates July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy" to honor the historical and cultural significance of cowboys and cowgirls. It recognizes their vital role in shaping the American West and celebrates the enduring values, economic contributions, and community spirit they continue to embody today.

This bill mandates that the United States Postal Service continue selling the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp for an additional six years. Proceeds from these sales will be transferred to the National Institutes of Health to support ongoing medical research into Alzheimer’s disease.

The CLEAR LABELS Act enhances pharmaceutical transparency by requiring drug labels to clearly identify the original manufacturers of both active ingredients and finished products. It mandates that this supply chain information be accessible through digital tools like QR codes or barcodes, while ensuring paper copies remain available upon request. Additionally, the bill streamlines regulatory compliance by exempting these products from redundant customs country-of-origin marking requirements.

The Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now Act of 2026 aims to lower insulin costs by capping out-of-pocket expenses for insured patients and increasing transparency for pharmacy benefit managers. The bill also fosters competition by accelerating the approval of generic and biosimilar drugs and establishes new support programs to provide affordable insulin access for uninsured individuals.

The Modal Parity in Permitting Act streamlines the development of transit and passenger rail projects by broadening the scope of eligible real property acquisitions. It allows federal grant recipients to secure necessary property interests for rail projects prior to the completion of environmental reviews, provided that no physical development occurs until those reviews are finalized.

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 prohibits the sale or importation of connected vehicles, their parts, and related software originating from or controlled by covered adversarial countries (North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran). Enforced by the Secretary of Commerce, this law aims to mitigate national security risks associated with foreign adversary access to sensitive vehicle data and control systems. The Act establishes phased bans starting in 2027 for vehicles and software, and 2030 for hardware, while setting up processes for compliance, authorization, and enforcement.