Legislative Activity

The Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends and secures federal funding for the National Diabetes Prevention Program. This legislation authorizes specific annual appropriations totaling over $246 million from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support ongoing efforts to prevent and manage diabetes nationwide.

The Freedom to Build Act establishes a voluntary federal designation for local governments that commit to reducing regulatory barriers and increasing housing supply. Localities that qualify through housing reforms or production targets will receive priority consideration for competitive federal grants related to housing and community development. This initiative aims to incentivize communities to streamline construction, protect property rights, and accelerate the development of affordable housing.

This bill establishes the **WATER for Farmers Act** to address chronic water delivery shortfalls from Mexico under the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty. It mandates the imposition of escalating trade duties on Mexican goods if shortfalls occur, with revenue funding direct compensation for harmed South Texas agricultural producers. The Act also requires enhanced data collection to ensure transparency and enforcement of treaty obligations.

This bill, the Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the family of Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula. This honor recognizes his heroic life and service as a Marine who died in Iraq in 2004. The legislation also allows for the production and sale of bronze duplicate medals.

The Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026 mandates that public colleges and universities receiving federal funding must make opioid overdose rescue kits, containing medications like Naloxone, readily available across campus facilities. This legislation requires specific placement of these kits in classrooms, dormitories, and near existing AEDs, as well as registration and training for students. The goal is to ensure immediate access to life-saving overdose reversal medication wherever students and staff are present.

The Improving Medicare Services Act of 2026 mandates a comprehensive study of the 1800MEDICARE program by the Comptroller General. This report will evaluate customer service, staffing, and contractor performance to provide actionable recommendations for enhancing the program’s efficiency and effectiveness.

The Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026 protects taxpayer privacy and independence during the appeals process by restricting IRS staff participation. Under this act, non-appeals IRS employees are prohibited from attending Independent Office of Appeals conferences unless the taxpayer explicitly consents to their presence.

This Act mandates a comprehensive review of the Federal Reserve's discount window lending programs to ensure they effectively provide liquidity to financial institutions. The review must address technology, cybersecurity, operating hours, and the stigma associated with using the window. Following the review, the Federal Reserve must develop and report to Congress on a plan to fix any identified deficiencies and improve access and efficiency.

The Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act ensures that service-connected disability compensation received by veterans is excluded when calculating income for eligibility in certain federal housing programs. This change aims to increase access to affordable housing for disabled veterans. The bill also mandates a report to Congress reviewing how HUD currently treats this compensation across its programs.

The Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act of 2025 establishes a nationwide program to grant work authorization to all eligible Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. This Act expressly grants the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to issue Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), superseding any conflicting court orders or injunctions. The legislation ensures that new and current DACA recipients can legally work across the country.

The Fair Wages for Farmworkers Act updates how the adverse effect wage rate is calculated for H-2A agricultural workers by utilizing state-level data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, the bill streamlines the H-2A petition process by transferring administrative authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security and allowing for concurrent processing of labor certifications.

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 extends critical anti-retaliation safeguards to employees working under Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) contracts and grants. This legislation ensures that individuals who report waste, fraud, or abuse involving HUD funds are protected from reprisal, regardless of when their contract was executed.

The Community Bank Representation Act establishes a dedicated community bank member on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. This member will focus on the supervision and regulation of smaller banking organizations, specifically those under a specified asset threshold. The Act also mandates regular Congressional testimony regarding these efforts and requires the asset threshold to be adjusted annually based on GDP growth.

This Act mandates annual reporting on Mexico's compliance with its 1944 water delivery treaty obligations to the United States. If Mexico fails to deliver the required minimum amount of water, the President must deny Mexico's non-emergency requests for U.S. water deliveries. The bill allows for limited exceptions only for certified ecological or humanitarian emergencies vital to U.S. national interests.

The HUD Transparency Act of 2025 mandates that the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provide annual testimony to Congress. This testimony must detail the OIG's efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse, and assess HUD's efficiency and resource needs. The goal is to enhance public accountability and oversight of HUD programs.

The Housing Affordability Act updates and significantly increases the dollar limits for federally insured multifamily housing loans under the National Housing Act. It establishes a new formula, based on the Price Deflator Index for Multifamily Residential Units, to automatically adjust these loan limits annually starting in 2026. This legislation aims to support the financing of more affordable multifamily housing projects by raising current statutory caps.

This Act authorizes the construction of a new Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in the Rio Grande Valley sector of Texas, pending Congressional appropriations. Upon construction, the facility will be officially named the Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Veterans Hospital.

The HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act mandates that the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, and Veterans Affairs formally agree to share relevant housing research and market data. This legislation requires the three agencies to submit a joint report to Congress detailing plans for improving interagency coordination on housing programs. Before submission, the proposed coordination plan must undergo a 30-day public review period.

The Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act ensures that essential U.S. Border Patrol Agents and Customs and Border Protection officers who must work during a government shutdown in fiscal year 2026 will receive their salaries. This legislation appropriates necessary funds from the Treasury to cover these payments during the lapse in appropriations. The goal is to guarantee that critical border security personnel are paid even if the government temporarily closes.

This resolution formally condemns the violent attack on the U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, 2025. It expresses support for the injured agents and reaffirms Congress's strong backing for the dedicated men and women of the Border Patrol. The bill emphasizes that such violence against law enforcement is unacceptable and undermines national security efforts.