Legislative Activity

The FDA Modernization Act 3.0 mandates the FDA to update federal regulations by replacing references to "animal tests" with the term "nonclinical" testing methods. This action standardizes regulatory language to reflect modern, alternative testing approaches. The bill also includes a technical correction to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act numbering.

The Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026 establishes severe mandatory minimum sentences for attempting to assassinate high-ranking federal officials. This legislation mandates a minimum of 25 years or life in prison for attempts against members of Congress, Cabinet members, Supreme Court Justices, the President, the Vice President, and certain presidential staff. The bill aims to impose strict penalties to deter political violence against key government figures.

The Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026 aims to encourage forest restoration through tax incentives. It significantly increases the immediate deduction limit for standard reforestation expenses and introduces a new, substantial deduction for reforestation costs following a qualified natural disaster. These provisions are designed to support landowners by making forest recovery more financially feasible, with adjustments for inflation built in for future years.

The Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends and updates critical federal support programs for rural healthcare providers through fiscal year 2030. This legislation reauthorizes key Medicare payment adjustments for small and low-volume rural hospitals, ensuring their continued operation. Furthermore, it refines grant programs supporting rural health services and networks, emphasizing that funds must directly benefit and involve rural underserved populations.

This resolution expresses formal support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and condemns the rising violence and harassment directed toward them. It highlights the agency's critical role in disrupting criminal networks and protecting U.S. communities. Furthermore, the bill calls for increased cooperation between federal and local law enforcement to ensure the safety of those tasked with upholding the nation's immigration laws.

The Rural and Underserved Health Care Staffing Act establishes a federal standard classifying qualified locum tenens physicians and advanced practitioners as independent contractors rather than employees of the facilities where they provide temporary services. This classification applies to a wide range of federal labor and health program regulations, providing clarity for staffing arrangements in rural and underserved areas. The bill does not alter state licensing laws, tax obligations, or Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement eligibility.

The GAP Supply Act, or Growing Americas Pharmaceutical Supply Act, amends federal law to allow outsourcing facilities to compound and distribute drugs experiencing shortages for up to 180 days after the drug was listed on the FDA shortage list. This change provides greater flexibility for facilities to address immediate drug supply needs.

The Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 streamlines the installation and operation of undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries. It prevents the Secretary of Commerce from imposing duplicative permitting requirements if federal or state authorization is already secured. Additionally, the bill removes previous restrictions on the types of activities that can be covered by sanctuary special use permits.

The Farmers AID Relief Act amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish new, specific criteria for determining county eligibility for Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIPWI) indemnity payments starting in the 2027 crop year. This legislation mandates the use of the NOAA IBTrACS data set, or a detailed alternative data set compiled from certified land-grant universities when necessary. The Secretary of Agriculture must issue implementing rules within 180 days of enactment.

The No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026 amends existing law to prohibit state and local governments from restricting cooperation or information sharing with federal immigration authorities. This legislation mandates that local entities must provide notice of criminal alien releases to DHS and requires DHS to respond to status inquiries from other government agencies. Violations can result in civil enforcement actions and penalties affecting eligibility for certain federal law enforcement grants.

The PASTEUR Act of 2026 aims to combat antimicrobial resistance by creating a subscription-style contract program to incentivize the research and development of new, life-saving antibiotics. This program will provide substantial annual payments to drug sponsors for ensuring the availability and appropriate use of eligible antimicrobials targeting urgent threats. The bill also establishes grants to promote stewardship programs in healthcare facilities and enhance national surveillance of resistance data.

This resolution condemns the violent disruption of a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, and reaffirms the constitutional right to religious freedom. It specifically condemns the reported participation of Don Lemon in the disruption of the service. Furthermore, the resolution commends the Department of Justice for its prompt investigation into the incident.

The **Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform Act (CLEAR Act)** adjusts EPA timelines for reviewing air quality standards, shifting them to a 10-year cycle and allowing states more flexibility in developing compliance plans. The bill updates the definition of "exceptional events" to better account for wildfire mitigation activities and limits penalties when pollution spikes are demonstrably beyond a state's control. Finally, it modifies the makeup of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee to increase state representation and requires new impact assessments before setting air quality standards.

The Fraud Accountability Act makes fraud a deportable offense for non-citizens, regardless of the loss threshold typically associated with aggravated felonies. This legislation also expands mandatory detention for non-citizens convicted of certain crimes, including fraud. Furthermore, it establishes a process for the automatic revocation of citizenship for naturalized citizens convicted of specific criminal offenses.

This bill posthumously awards a single Congressional Gold Medal to the 30 civilian workers who died in the Thiokol Chemical Corporation explosions in Georgia while manufacturing munitions for the Vietnam War. The medal recognizes their sacrifice and contribution to the nation. Following the award ceremony, the gold medal will be given to the Thiokol Memorial Museum for public display. The legislation also authorizes the creation and sale of bronze duplicate medals to cover production costs.

This resolution condemns the Government of Ethiopia for actions that threaten regional stability and violate fundamental human rights across the country. It expresses grave concern over documented atrocities and urges accountability for gross human rights violations, including war crimes and genocide. Furthermore, the resolution opposes the use of U.S. taxpayer funds to support entities engaged in such abuses and calls for the use of diplomatic and economic tools, including sanctions, to incentivize democratic reforms. Finally, it urges the administration to suspend nonhumanitarian aid until verifiable progress is made toward ending hostilities and protecting vulnerable communities.

The American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 aims to rapidly expand wireless and wireline internet infrastructure by streamlining government approval processes at the state, local, and federal levels. It establishes strict deadlines for permit decisions, mandates automatic approval if deadlines are missed, and limits excessive fees to accelerate deployment. The bill also expedites environmental reviews for certain projects to reduce bureaucratic delays in building out modern communications networks.

This bill, the Medicaid Staffing Flexibility and Protection Act of 2025, grants states increased flexibility to contract with external agencies or private contractors to handle Medicaid eligibility determinations, redeterminations, and fair hearings. While allowing this outsourcing, the legislation strictly prohibits contracts that create incentives to delay or deny benefits to eligible individuals. Furthermore, any contractor performing eligibility functions must have no financial relationship with Medicaid managed care organizations operating in the state.

The MAMDANI Act, or Moving American Money Distant from Anti-National Interests Act, would immediately rescind all unobligated federal funds currently available to New York City. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the obligation or spending of any new federal funds for the city as long as Zohran Mamdani serves as mayor.

The Skin Substitute Access and Payment Reform Act establishes a new Medicare Part B payment system for advanced skin substitute products starting in 2026, basing initial payments on 2023 utilization data and subsequent annual updates tied to the Consumer Price Index. The bill also enhances program integrity by identifying high-volume providers for increased scrutiny, including prepayment reviews and mandatory prior authorization requirements starting in 2027. Furthermore, it mandates the creation of a single, consolidated billing code for all skin substitute products by 2026.