Legislative Activity

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.

The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026 establishes a framework for "unified boxing organizations" to provide professional boxers with enhanced safety protections, standardized medical care, and improved contract terms. The bill mandates rigorous anti-doping programs, sets minimum pay requirements, and ensures that judges and referees meet professional certification standards. By strengthening industry regulations, this legislation aims to increase opportunities for boxers while prioritizing their long-term health and well-being.

This act officially designates the historic paths of US Highway 66, spanning from Chicago to Santa Monica, as the Route 66 National Historic Trail within the National Trails System. The Secretary of the Interior will manage the trail while respecting its historic character and consulting with affected Indian Tribes. Importantly, this designation prohibits the use of eminent domain for land acquisition and does not impose new regulatory requirements or buffer zones around the route.

The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2026 seeks to eliminate the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) and its associated Director position within the Department of the Treasury. The bill removes the FIO’s oversight and consultative roles from various financial regulations, including the Dodd-Frank Act, while ensuring that the Secretary of the Treasury retains existing authority over insurance-related matters.

The Improving America’s Literacy Act updates federal grant programs to prioritize evidence-based reading instruction while explicitly prohibiting the use of the "three-cueing" model. The bill mandates stricter oversight and reporting for state literacy grants, requires a focus on core literacy skills like phonics and comprehension, and directs new research to identify and promote successful, proven reading strategies.

The Human Dignity and Emerging Technologies Act establishes an independent, bipartisan commission to provide the federal government with ethical guidance on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. This advisory body is tasked with monitoring scientific developments to ensure they align with the protection of human dignity, particularly in the context of global competition. The Commission will produce annual reports and policy recommendations to help shape responsible federal science and technology policy through 2032.

The FUSE Act establishes a five-year Department of Defense pilot program to evaluate the safety, quality, and feasibility of using printable energetic feedstocks in additive manufacturing. This initiative aims to modernize munitions production by improving supply chain resilience, process consistency, and handling safety compared to traditional manufacturing methods. The program will develop new qualification standards and conduct comparative safety assessments to determine the viability of integrating these materials into defense operations.

The **Preservation of Rights and Ownership of Traditional Emblems, Crests, and Tributes (PROTECT) Act** prohibits the federal registration of trademarks associated with Department of Defense or Armed Forces awards, decorations, and medals. This legislation ensures that these official symbols remain under the control of the government while protecting the rights of existing lawful users to continue their current practices.

The Save Our Shrimpers Act directs the U.S. to oppose international financial institution funding for shrimp farming, processing, or export projects in borrowing countries. This measure aims to protect domestic shrimpers by limiting foreign competition supported by these institutions. The opposition requirement is set to expire after seven years unless a national interest waiver is invoked by the Treasury Secretary.

The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 establishes a national framework guaranteeing student-athletes the right to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) while mandating comprehensive health and academic protections. It also creates a new structure allowing conferences to collectively sell media rights under specific revenue-sharing and rivalry preservation rules. The bill empowers athletes with new enforcement mechanisms while preempting conflicting state laws to create uniform national standards.

This bill authorizes government representatives and military personnel from Taiwan to display the flag and official insignia of the Republic of China while conducting official business. This permission applies to the wearing of uniforms, participation in government-hosted ceremonies, and official social media engagements.

The Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act mandates sanctions against foreign individuals and entities involved in forced organ harvesting within the People’s Republic of China. The bill requires the President to maintain a list of those responsible, imposing asset freezes and visa bans on listed parties. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive report evaluating China’s organ transplant policies and practices.

The COMPASS Act aims to ensure educational continuity for children in military families who frequently relocate due to permanent change of station orders. It simplifies compliance with state compulsory education and homeschooling laws by allowing families to adhere to the requirements of either their new state or the servicemember's state of legal residence. This measure reduces administrative burdens and supports military readiness during transitions.

The JAWBONE Act prohibits federal agencies from coercing private speech platforms, including AI systems, into taking specific content actions against protected speech. It establishes a federal cause of action allowing harmed parties to sue for violations of this prohibition. Furthermore, the Act mandates the creation of standards for logging government communications with these platforms and establishing a public portal to report these interactions.

This bill, the NEW HORIZON Act, establishes a pilot program for the Department of Defense to evaluate commercially available, space-based cloud computing and orbital data center services. The goal is to test whether processing data in orbit can improve the speed, resilience, and security of national security space missions. The program will assess integration, security requirements, and operational viability before any potential permanent adoption.

This bill, the SUSTAIN Act, prohibits the Secretary of the Air Force from reducing, retiring, or modifying existing MQ-9 aircraft units through September 30, 2032, with limited exceptions for unsafe aircraft or approved mission conversions. It also requires the Air Force to submit a comprehensive report detailing the recapitalization and modernization plan for the MQ-9 fleet through fiscal year 2035. The legislation aims to protect the current inventory and operational status of these critical unmanned systems.

This bill, TREY's Law, declares that nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements are void and unenforceable if they prevent the disclosure of sexual abuse against a minor. The legislation aims to protect survivors' rights to report crimes and cooperate with authorities by overriding any state or private contract that suppresses information about child sexual abuse. This law applies retroactively to all existing and future agreements.

This bill authorizes the Army to partner with private industry to extract strategic and critical minerals from its industrial facilities. These agreements require private entities to assume full environmental liability and provide fair compensation to the Army. Funds received can be used to support and modernize the Army's industrial base, streamlining support for national defense needs.

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 No FED in West Texas Act prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from implementing or enforcing the 2023 Land Protection Plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. This restriction also applies to any future plans substantially similar to the one published in February 2023.