Legislative Activity

The SAFE CATTLE Act mandates federal agencies to formally cooperate on preventing, controlling, and eradicating the New World screwworm parasite on federal lands. This requires the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior to establish joint surveillance, response, and eradication protocols. The agencies must also report annually to Congress on their coordination efforts and progress until the parasite is contained outside the U.S.

The Defend Rural Health Act of 2026 establishes stricter criteria for hospitals seeking rural geographic reclassification for Medicare payment purposes starting in late 2026. It limits eligibility to hospitals meeting specific designations like Rural Referral Center or Sole Community Hospital, and phases out existing reclassifications after 2029 unless new criteria are met. Furthermore, the bill prohibits hospitals from holding dual geographic classifications simultaneously for payment purposes.

The Incentivize Savings Act mandates how federal agencies must handle unspent appropriations by dedicating the majority to debt reduction and allowing a portion for employee retention bonuses. This legislation also restricts future budget requests to only account for inflation unless the agency fully spends its prior allocation. Ultimately, the bill aims to encourage fiscal responsibility by linking unspent funds to debt reduction and limiting budget growth.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It also establishes a federal requirement for voters to present a photo ID indicating U.S. citizenship when casting a ballot in federal elections. The bill outlines specific acceptable forms of proof and requires states to implement verification programs to ensure only citizens are registered and voting.

The Protecting Motherhood Act mandates that federal agencies use specific, sex-based terminology such as "mother," "woman," or "female" instead of the term "birthing person" in all official documents. This legislation defines the required terms to ensure consistency in federal communications regarding pregnancy and parenthood.

The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act aims to ensure states can use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to support pregnancy centers. This legislation specifically defines pregnancy centers as organizations that promote the life of the mother and unborn child while offering various resources and services to expecting and new parents.

The Homeopathic Drug Product Safety, Quality, and Transparency Act establishes a distinct regulatory pathway for homeopathic drug products to ensure consumer access while setting specific safety and quality standards. This legislation defines homeopathic products, clarifies that they are exempt from premarket approval, and outlines specific manufacturing, testing, and labeling requirements based on established homeopathic standards. The Act also creates a dedicated Homeopathic Drug Product Advisory Committee to guide the Secretary of Health and Human Services on related regulations.

The Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026 mandates that all recipients of federal Title X family planning funds must strictly comply with state and local laws regarding the reporting of various forms of abuse, including child abuse and sexual assault. This compliance requires grantees to implement specific policies, conduct annual training, and establish protocols for patient safety and intervention. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in penalties, including the repayment of federal funds and a multi-year ban on receiving future Title X assistance for repeat violations.

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

The SHIELD Act of 2025 prohibits state and local governments from arresting, prosecuting, or obstructing federal officers engaged in lawful immigration enforcement. Jurisdictions that interfere with these federal duties will be ineligible to receive federal financial assistance. This legislation ensures that federal authorities can carry out their immigration responsibilities without local interference.

The Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act establishes a new federal crime prohibiting the knowing and intentional administration of abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her informed consent. This legislation creates severe criminal penalties, including up to 25 years in prison, for those who violate this prohibition or attempt to do so. Furthermore, it grants victims the right to file a civil lawsuit to recover damages for physical and psychological injuries resulting from forced abortions.

This bill, the D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act, seeks to repeal the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022. By doing so, it will restore the laws and regulations that were in effect prior to the 2022 Act.

The Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service Act of 2025 (EQUALS Act) significantly extends probationary periods for new federal employees in the competitive and excepted services to two years (one year for veterans). This legislation also establishes new agency certification requirements before appointments become final and extends the service time needed before non-veteran employees can face certain adverse performance actions. The Act mandates that the Office of Personnel Management issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment.

The Official Time Reporting Act establishes a new annual reporting requirement for federal agencies regarding the time their employees spend on union business while on the clock. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must compile and publicly release a detailed report analyzing this "official time" usage, costs, and impact across the government. This legislation mandates transparency by requiring agencies to submit detailed data, including explanations for any increases in time usage, to OPM for inclusion in the public report.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act focuses primarily on improving pediatric drug development and ensuring patient access to necessary treatments. This legislation mandates new research requirements for molecularly targeted pediatric cancer drugs, strengthens FDA enforcement of pediatric study completion, and extends incentives for developing drugs for rare pediatric diseases. Additionally, the bill updates organ transplant network functions and establishes an Abraham Accords Office within the FDA to enhance international regulatory cooperation.

This Concurrent Resolution formally denounces the ideology of socialism based on its historical outcomes. It asserts that socialist principles have consistently led to totalitarian regimes, mass atrocities, and economic collapse worldwide. The resolution contrasts these failures with the founding principles of the United States, concluding with a statement opposing the implementation of socialist policies domestically.

This Act prohibits Medicare-approved medical residency programs from requiring participation in abortion-related training. Programs that offer abortion training must ensure it is strictly voluntary, allowing residents to opt-in without facing discrimination. This ensures medical residents are not compelled to participate in abortion procedures, assistance, or referrals against their conscience.

The Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act expands the authority of the Department of Homeland Security to streamline the removal of noncitizens convicted of specific crimes or associated with criminal gangs and terrorist organizations. The bill mandates the detention of these individuals, restricts their eligibility for asylum and other forms of immigration relief, and creates new exceptions to existing protections against removal to countries where they may face persecution.

This resolution censures and condemns Delegate Stacey Plaskett for allegedly colluding with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. It cites evidence suggesting Plaskett coordinated her line of questioning with Epstein in real-time via text message. Consequently, the bill removes Delegate Plaskett from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and directs an ethics investigation into her conduct.

This resolution expresses the House's deep condolences for the lives lost during the catastrophic July 4th flooding in the Texas Hill Country. It honors the heroism of first responders and volunteers who aided in rescue efforts. Furthermore, the resolution commits the House to stand with the impacted communities in their ongoing recovery and rebuilding process.