Legislative Activity

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office." All official references to this location will henceforth bear this name.

The Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act restricts federal agencies from relocating operations to states with restrictive abortion laws. It also provides federal employees with travel allowances and administrative leave to access out-of-state reproductive healthcare services. Furthermore, the bill prohibits using reproductive health decisions as a factor in security clearance determinations or other personnel actions.

This bill, the Great American Outdoors Act 250, significantly reforms and renames the existing public lands restoration fund to the America’s Legacy Restoration Fund. It secures dedicated funding streams, primarily from energy revenues and new fees on foreign visitors, to address critical deferred maintenance across the National Park Service, Forest Service, and other public land agencies. The legislation establishes strict spending priorities for infrastructure repair while also creating pilot programs for enhancing outdoor recreation and sportsmen's access. Finally, it mandates increased transparency and accountability through standardized metrics and public reporting on all funded projects.

The State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act establishes a federal grant program administered by the Attorney General to help states and tribal governments develop, improve, or evaluate their firearms dealer licensing programs. Eligible applicants must already have a law in place requiring state or tribal licensing for firearms dealers, which includes specific standards for application, inspection, and enforcement. Grant recipients must report annually on their licensing activities, and the Attorney General will report findings to Congress.

The LIFT the BAR Act repeals decades-old restrictions that barred many lawfully present noncitizens from accessing essential federal public benefits. This legislation restores eligibility for programs like SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and housing assistance for qualified noncitizens. The bill also updates terminology, replacing "alien" with "noncitizen" throughout relevant statutes.

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to significantly strengthen federal student aid by doubling the maximum Pell Grant award and funding it through mandatory appropriations. This bill also expands eligibility to include Dreamer students, restores Pell Grant eligibility for students with certain scholarships, and reforms Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) rules to make regaining aid easier after academic setbacks. These changes are designed to stabilize and expand access to postsecondary education for millions of students.

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of women enrolling in U.S. military service academies, recognizing their significant growth and distinguished achievements since 1976. It honors the thousands of women graduates who have served with distinction across all branches of the armed forces and in national service. The bill also expresses support for designating a "50 Years of Women at the Service Academies Day."

The "Don’t Settle for Corruption Act" requires the Attorney General to submit any proposed lawsuit settlements involving current or former Presidents to Congress for review. Under this bill, such settlements cannot be finalized or paid unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval within 60 days. This measure aims to increase transparency and oversight regarding legal agreements between the executive branch and former or sitting Presidents.

This bill establishes an office within the Department of Health and Human Services to address mental health needs in communities affected by federal immigration enforcement actions. The office will provide direct mental health services, issue grants, and develop resources for individuals experiencing fear-based trauma. Crucially, any data collected by this office is strictly prohibited from being shared with immigration enforcement agencies.

This bill, the "Protect Local Funding Act," prohibits the finalization, implementation, or enforcement of the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" published on May 29, 2026, or any substantially similar rule. It prevents federal agencies from enacting this specific regulation concerning federal financial assistance.

This Act places an immediate moratorium on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarding new contracts for specific surveillance technologies used in immigration enforcement, such as facial recognition and location tracking. The freeze remains in place until the DHS Inspector General completes a comprehensive audit of these technologies and the Secretary reports on necessary safeguards. Upon completion of the audit and reporting requirements, DHS must issue annual public reports detailing the continued use of these surveillance tools.

This resolution formally acknowledges and apologizes for the decades of federal discrimination and mistreatment against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served in the U.S. military, Foreign Service, and civil service. It condemns past anti-LGBT policies that led to wrongful terminations and exclusions based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill commits the government to pursuing equal rights, protections, and respect for all current and former LGBT federal employees and service members. It explicitly states that this apology does not authorize or settle any legal claims against the United States.

The Faster Labor Contracts Act aims to speed up the process of securing a first collective bargaining agreement after a union is certified. It establishes a mandatory timeline, including mediation and binding arbitration, if an agreement is not reached within 90 days of bargaining. This process is designed to prevent lengthy delays that currently weaken the union's position. The bill also requires a GAO report on current time-to-contract averages.

The BLANCHE Act of 2026 strictly regulates and prohibits any settlement where the federal government pays the sitting President or a third party at the President's direction to resolve a claim against the United States. Any such agreement must be reviewed and explicitly approved by a federal court after a public hearing to ensure the parties are truly adverse and the settlement is in the interest of justice. These rigorous standards apply retroactively to all existing and future agreements between the President and the United States.

The DHS Release Transparency Act requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to offer detained individuals the option to designate a point of contact for release notifications. If designated, the Department of Homeland Security must notify this contact before releasing the individual, ensuring translation services are provided throughout the process. Crucially, the collected contact information cannot be used for any enforcement actions.

This act, the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act, prohibits the construction of any new triumphal arches in Lady Bird Johnson Park. It also restricts the building of any triumphal arch over 50 feet tall on other National Park Service land within the capital region unless explicitly authorized by Congress. The legislation aims to protect the visual landscape surrounding Arlington National Cemetery.

This resolution strongly condemns the President's use of racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans. It reaffirms the vital contributions of immigrants from all backgrounds to the United States. Finally, the bill calls on all elected officials to cease using language that promotes racial or ethnic division.

This Act prohibits a sitting President from filing civil lawsuits against the United States. It also voids the settlement agreement in the specific case of *Trump v. Internal Revenue Service*. Furthermore, the bill bans the use of federal funds to establish any compensation fund to settle civil actions brought by a President or former President against the U.S.

This bill, the SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026, mandates the creation of a national public awareness campaign to promote the detection, screening, and management of type 1 diabetes. The campaign will utilize evidence-based materials and public service announcements targeted at both healthcare providers and the general public. It also authorizes funding for grants to support local efforts in increasing screening rates, particularly in highly affected communities.

The DONOR Milk Act aims to enhance the safety and oversight of pasteurized donor human milk by regulating it as a critical food under federal law. This legislation mandates annual safety inspections for all processing facilities and requires them to register as food establishments. Furthermore, it establishes a grant program to assist nonprofit milk banks in meeting these new food safety standards.