Legislative Activity

The Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation's Energy to assure Safety Act of 2025 significantly increases funding for federal pipeline safety programs through 2030. It modernizes regulations by increasing penalties for violations, allowing for risk-based inspections, and mandating public access to safety standards. The bill also directs studies and new rules for emerging gases like hydrogen and carbon dioxide, while strengthening emergency response and tribal involvement in oversight.

The CHATBOT Act establishes comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence chatbot providers, focusing heavily on protecting children and teens. It mandates family account requirements for users under 13 and verifiable parental consent for teens (13-17) accessing these services. Furthermore, the Act prohibits targeted advertising based on the personal data of minors and requires robust parental controls within designated family accounts.

This resolution commemorates the successful Artemis II mission and honors its crew for achieving historic milestones in deep space exploration. It specifically recognizes April 6, 2026, as the day the crew surpassed the Apollo 13 record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth. The bill celebrates the mission's technological achievements, international partnerships, and the safe return of the astronauts.

The Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 prohibits state and local governments from imposing liability on energy businesses for climate change-related harms through lawsuits or new penalty laws. This legislation asserts that the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of federal law. Consequently, all pending "qualified liability actions" in state or federal court must be dismissed.

The Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 mandates that the Secretary of State annually report on any military or intelligence cooperation between the Polisario Front and Iranian-affiliated terrorist organizations. If such cooperation is confirmed, the President is required to formally designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization and impose associated sanctions.

The Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 establishes new federal criminal penalties for robberies, thefts, and assaults targeting ATM users, service personnel, and the machines themselves. Additionally, the bill strengthens existing bank robbery laws by clarifying the definition of force and explicitly criminalizing conspiracies to commit bank robbery.

The Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act mandates sanctions against foreign individuals complicit in the forced harvesting of organs from prisoners of conscience in China. The bill requires the President to identify and penalize those involved through property blocking and visa restrictions. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of State to submit comprehensive reports to Congress regarding China’s organ transplant practices and the potential classification of these acts as atrocities.

The NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 authorizes the agency's funding for fiscal year 2025 and solidifies the strategic direction for human spaceflight, emphasizing the "Moon to Mars" program and the transition to commercial Low-Earth Orbit destinations. The bill directs significant investment into science missions, technology development, and aeronautics research, while also restructuring STEM education programs. Finally, it establishes new policy guidelines regarding commercial partnerships, cost oversight, and international collaboration.

The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026 significantly updates and extends NOAA's weather and environmental forecasting authorities through 2030. The bill prioritizes public safety by funding research to improve warnings for severe weather like tornadoes and hurricanes, while also modernizing infrastructure through AI integration and commercial data use. Furthermore, it establishes new programs to enhance forecasts for agriculture, water management, wildfires, and harmful algal blooms.

TREY’S Law prohibits the enforcement of nondisclosure agreements that prevent survivors of child sexual abuse from reporting or discussing their experiences. By rendering these clauses void and unenforceable, the bill ensures that private contracts cannot be used to obstruct justice, conceal criminal conduct, or silence victims. This legislation applies retroactively to all past and future agreements to protect the constitutional rights and safety of minors.

The Highway Formula Fairness Act establishes a new framework for distributing federal highway funds to states beginning in fiscal year 2027. This legislation ensures a more equitable allocation by guaranteeing that each state receives at least 95 percent of its proportional contribution to the Highway Trust Fund.

The SPONSOR Act holds tax-exempt organizations legally and financially accountable for the actions of the projects they fiscally sponsor. Under this bill, sponsoring organizations face criminal and civil liability if their sponsored projects engage in terrorism, violent intimidation, or the obstruction of lawful commerce. The legislation establishes a presumption of responsibility, requiring sponsors to maintain rigorous oversight to ensure funds are not used for prohibited activities.

The ROTOR Act focuses on enhancing aviation safety and transparency, primarily by reforming exceptions that allow aircraft to disable their ADS-B Out tracking systems. It mandates that the FAA require most aircraft to install and use ADS-B In technology for improved situational awareness. Furthermore, the bill establishes new coordination offices and requires comprehensive safety reviews of airspace operations, particularly around major airports, involving both civil and military aviation.

The SAT Streamlining Act aims to bolster U.S. leadership in the space industry by establishing strict deadlines for the FCC to process satellite and earth station license applications. This legislation introduces a "deemed granted" provision if the FCC misses these new processing timelines for licenses and renewals. Furthermore, it clarifies Congressional intent regarding space policy and preempts state and local regulation of licensee rates.

The Payment Integrity Act amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act to require states to pay child care providers based on verified attendance rather than enrollment. This legislation clarifies that payments can be made after services are delivered, ensuring funds align with actual care provided.

The Community Bank Relief Act aims to support community banks by mandating inflation adjustments for certain payment card transaction fees. This legislation directs the Consumer Financial Protection Board to update a specified fee amount based on changes in the Consumer Price Index, starting with an initial adjustment between October 2009 and October 2025 levels. Subsequent annual adjustments will be based on the preceding October's Consumer Price Index increase.

This bill reauthorizes the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act, ensuring the continued collection and public release of historical civil rights cold case records. It clarifies that these records should be presumed available for public disclosure and allows for the reimbursement of state and local government costs associated with providing these documents. Furthermore, the legislation extends the tenure of the Review Board and removes certain privacy exemptions for older records.

The COMPETE Act establishes a federal definition for short-term limited duration health insurance plans, setting a maximum initial duration of 12 months. Crucially, it mandates that these plans must offer a renewal guarantee, allowing policyholders to repurchase coverage without facing premium increases based on new health underwriting. This aims to promote transparency and affordability in this segment of the insurance market.

This bill, the "Stop TSP ESG Act," prohibits the Thrift Savings Fund's asset managers from exercising voting rights associated with the securities it owns. This measure specifically targets the use of proxy voting power within the TSP portfolio.

This resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party's severe persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists. It specifically denounces the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and Zion Church leaders amid a broader campaign to "sinicize" religion. The measure reaffirms the United States' global commitment to promoting religious freedom and calls for the immediate release of all wrongfully detained religious practitioners in China.