Legislative Activity

The SHINE Act mandates that political committees must file separate, written reports with the FEC for any contribution of $1,000 or more received within the final 20 days before an election. This requirement specifically targets large, last-minute donations received between 20 days and 48 hours before election day. The goal is to increase transparency regarding significant funding influencing elections close to voting.

This concurrent resolution marks the U.S. 250th anniversary by reaffirming a national commitment to reducing gun violence and strengthening public safety. It recognizes the devastating impact of gun violence and supports evidence-informed measures like community intervention and universal background checks. The resolution calls for prioritizing support for law enforcement, investing in proactive violence prevention, and ensuring robust funding for victim services. Ultimately, it commits the nation to making gun violence prevention a priority for the next 250 years.

The American High-Speed Rail Act significantly expands federal support for high-speed and higher-speed rail development by increasing funding limits, broadening eligibility for public-private partnerships, and establishing new planning and safety requirements. The bill authorizes substantial funding through 2031 for corridor development and planning, while also creating pathways for acquiring necessary right-of-way property and ensuring labor protections on federally-funded infrastructure. It also refines definitions, setting the threshold for true "high-speed rail" at 186 mph or more, and introduces a new category for "higher-speed rail."

The CLEAN UP Mines Act of 2026 significantly strengthens environmental protection and reclamation standards for surface coal mining operations. It mandates stricter deadlines for backfilling, regrading, and revegetation following the cessation of coal production. The bill also enhances monitoring requirements for water quality and mandates annual biological assessments of local streams. Furthermore, it tightens rules regarding mine idling and the automatic non-compliance of permits left inactive for extended periods.

The Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026 overhauls surface coal mining reclamation bonding requirements to better protect taxpayers. This legislation establishes stricter standards for approving state alternative bonding systems and explicitly prohibits operators from using self-bonding. It also mandates new federal rules to limit the financial risk associated with corporate surety bonds and collateral used for reclamation.

This bill seeks to disapprove the Department of Education's final rule regarding the "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program." By utilizing the Congressional Review Act, this legislation prevents the new regulations from taking legal effect. Consequently, the Department of Education cannot implement the changes outlined in that specific rule.

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 authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative gold and silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins will honor the victims, first responders, and survivors, with designs selected in consultation with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. All surcharges from the sale of these coins will be paid directly to the Memorial and Museum to support its operations and maintenance.

The Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act establishes a pilot program to award competitive grants to school food authorities promoting the preparation of meals using unprocessed or minimally processed ingredients. These grants will fund training, equipment upgrades, and other necessary support for increasing scratch cooking in school meal programs. Priority will be given to authorities serving high-need student populations that commit to self-operation and workforce agreements.

This act strengthens national defense by expanding the Job Corps program to train disadvantaged youth and veterans for critical roles in the defense industrial base. It establishes a Defense Skilled Trades Pipeline Program to provide vocational training in areas like welding, machining, and cybersecurity. The legislation authorizes significant funding to develop these specialized programs in coordination with defense contractors and the Department of Defense.

This Act prohibits the use of federal funds for specific settlement payments, including those related to the *Trump, et al. v. IRS, et al.* case. It places new restrictions on the Judgment Fund, barring payments to high-ranking officials, their relatives, and certain entities for specific types of claims. The bill also establishes strict reporting and notification requirements for large government compromise settlements.

The Department of Justice Integrity Act of 2026 establishes a one-year post-employment restriction for former federal prosecutors. This ban prevents former attorneys who substantially participated in a federal prosecution or deferred prosecution agreement against a specific business entity from representing or assisting that same entity in related matters after leaving government service. This measure aims to enhance integrity by limiting the revolving door between federal prosecution and private representation of former targets.

The Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026 significantly updates overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It establishes a phased-in, rising minimum salary threshold for executive, administrative, and professional employees to qualify for overtime exemption, eventually tying it to national earnings data. Additionally, the bill tightens the "duties test," reducing the amount of non-exempt work an employee can perform while remaining exempt from overtime pay. These changes aim to restore overtime eligibility to more salaried workers.

The Corporate Prosecution Reform Act strengthens oversight of corporate criminal activity by establishing stricter judicial standards for deferred prosecution agreements and mandating greater transparency in how the Department of Justice handles these cases. The bill creates a dedicated Office of Corporate Enforcement to monitor compliance and requires the public disclosure of all corporate settlement agreements. Additionally, it prohibits the use of non-prosecution agreements that rely solely on monetary payments, ensuring that corporate penalties prioritize accountability, victim compensation, and the deterrence of future offenses.

The Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act amends existing federal rail grant programs to allow Amtrak to use certain federal grant funds to meet non-federal cost-sharing requirements. This flexibility applies under specific conditions across several key infrastructure and partnership grant programs. The goal is to streamline how Amtrak can utilize federal funding for eligible projects.

This resolution calls for a fundamental shift in U.S. trade policy to prioritize American workers, family farmers, and domestic production over corporate interests. It asserts that decades of corporate-centered trade have harmed communities and calls for a new framework built on strong labor, environmental, and domestic manufacturing standards. The bill demands that future trade policy actively support fair wages, strengthen "Buy America" requirements, and penalize offshoring.

The **Protecting Our Democracy Act** imposes sweeping reforms across the executive branch to strengthen accountability and restore checks and balances. It restricts presidential pardon power, closes loopholes to ensure no President is above the law, and enforces constitutional emoluments clauses to prevent self-enrichment. Furthermore, the Act enhances congressional oversight by strengthening subpoena enforcement, increasing transparency around White House visitors and tax returns, and protecting federal whistleblowers from retaliation.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that policies governing access to mifepristone for medication abortion must be based on over 25 years of proven safety and effectiveness data. It affirms that access to this time-sensitive care should be equitable, transparent, and guided by the best available, peer-reviewed science, not political interference. The bill supports the FDA's authority to regulate based on evidence, including telemedicine and pharmacy dispensing.

The Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act aims to strengthen consumer protections for service members under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This bill mandates improved financial literacy training focusing on SCRA interest rate caps and requires specific notifications of these benefits upon entry or mobilization to active duty. Additionally, it ensures financial institutions must retroactively apply maximum interest rates to pre-service debts from the start of active duty and expand those protections to all debts held by the creditor.

The Patients Before Monopolies Act aims to break up conflicts of interest within the healthcare industry by prohibiting entities from simultaneously owning a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) or insurer alongside a pharmacy. This legislation mandates the divestiture of such integrated businesses to foster competition and reduce prescription drug costs. It grants the FTC and DOJ significant authority to enforce this structural separation and allows civil actions, including by private citizens, to ensure compliance.