Legislative Activity

The Permanent CBDC Ban Act seeks to codify a long-term prohibition on the issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the Federal Reserve. By amending the Federal Reserve Act, this legislation aims to permanently restrict the government from implementing a digital dollar.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act protects military personnel, veterans, and their families from predatory debt collection tactics. It prohibits debt collectors from threatening servicemembers with rank reduction, security clearance revocation, or military prosecution. Additionally, the bill mandates a GAO study to evaluate the impact of these protections on military readiness and national security.

The Main Street Act is comprehensive legislation designed to foster a more competitive and accessible banking environment by reducing regulatory burdens on community banks and credit unions. The bill streamlines application processes, modernizes supervision standards, and enhances transparency across federal financial agencies to encourage local lending and economic growth. Additionally, it promotes innovation and financial stability by facilitating bank-fintech partnerships and improving the tools available for managing liquidity and bank resolutions.

The Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 amends Title IX to explicitly define "sex," "female," and "male" based on an individual's biologically determined sex and reproductive system. This legislation clarifies the scope of sex-based protections under federal education law. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

The Chloe Cole Act of 2026 establishes a federal private right of action allowing individuals to sue healthcare professionals and institutions for damages related to gender-transition medical interventions performed on them as minors. The bill permits lawsuits regardless of when the intervention occurred and sets a statute of limitations extending 25 years past the individual's 18th birthday. Additionally, it mandates strict liability for such interventions performed after the Act's enactment.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and processors from assigning specific merchant category codes to firearms retailers. This legislation aims to protect consumer privacy by preventing the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases through specialized financial classification. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing these provisions and reporting annually on compliance.

The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 proposes making daylight saving time the permanent, year-round standard time across the United States. By advancing standard time zones by one hour, the bill eliminates the need for biannual clock changes. Additionally, it provides states that currently observe standard time year-round the option to maintain their existing timekeeping practices.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the "Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building." All future official references to this facility will reflect this new name.

This bill repeals several statutory requirements that mandate the Department of Defense to submit reports on "unfunded priorities"—military needs not included in the President’s annual budget request. By eliminating these reporting mandates across Title 10 and other defense-related acts, the legislation streamlines the administrative requirements for defense budget documentation.

The SAFE Banking Act of 2026 aims to provide federal protections for financial institutions serving state-sanctioned marijuana and hemp-related businesses. It prohibits federal regulators from penalizing banks solely for providing financial services to these state-compliant operations. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that proceeds from these state-legal businesses are not automatically considered unlawful proceeds under federal money laundering statutes. It also addresses mortgage underwriting and requires studies on diversity and inclusion within these sectors.

This joint resolution disapproves the District of Columbia Council's approval of the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026. By disapproving this local D.C. legislation, Congress prevents the temporary amendment from taking effect.

The Protecting Kids from Creeps Act prohibits sex offenders from participating in surrogacy arrangements. This bill imposes severe criminal penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, for sex offenders, surrogacy agencies, and their employees who knowingly facilitate such agreements. Furthermore, convicted agencies lose tax-exempt status and eligibility for federal funding, and any resulting surrogacy agreements are void.

This Act invalidates surrogacy agreements between foreign national prospective parents and U.S. surrogate mothers, voiding such contracts. It imposes criminal penalties on surrogacy brokers who facilitate these arrangements for foreign nationals. Furthermore, the bill limits the ability of foreign national parents to gain immigration benefits through a child born under these voided agreements.

This resolution disapproves the District of Columbia Council's temporary amendment regarding arrest reporting. By passing this joint resolution, Congress is preventing the "Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026" from taking effect.

The Email Privacy Act updates federal law regarding electronic communication privacy and government access to stored digital data. This bill mandates that law enforcement must obtain a warrant to compel service providers to disclose the content of any stored electronic communication, regardless of how long it has been stored. It also clarifies the rules under which providers may voluntarily disclose customer information.

The Freedom from Taxes Act of 2026 aims to eliminate several federal taxes associated with National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms. This bill reduces the transfer and making taxes on NFA items to zero and phases out the annual special occupational tax for dealers, importers, and manufacturers. It also simplifies an existing excise tax exemption for these firearms.

The Rural MOMS Act of 2026 aims to support maternity care in small rural hospitals. This bill amends Medicare rules to exclude beds used only for labor and delivery from the acute care inpatient bed count for Critical Access Hospitals. This change allows these vital rural facilities to maintain their special status while continuing to offer essential maternity services.

The American System for Sustainable Immigration and Mass Immigration Limitations Achieved Through Imposing Oversight Nationally Act fundamentally restructures U.S. immigration by replacing family-based and diversity visa systems with a strict merit-based approach focused on national interest. This bill tightens standards for citizenship, drastically limits family reunification, raises the bar for asylum, and mandates universal E-Verify for employment. Overall, the legislation aims to prioritize economic self-sufficiency, cultural cohesion, and national security while significantly reducing overall immigration levels and executive discretion.

This bill, the Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act, directs the Department of Defense to review and phase out the use of payment processing equipment and services from retailers that rely on technology linked to designated countries of concern. The goal is to secure servicemember payment data by prohibiting contracts with retailers using this covered equipment starting in 2027. The Secretary of Defense must report to Congress on the implementation of these security measures.

The Bereaved Parents Rights Act mandates that hospitals and birth centers must notify parents of their options for the disposition of a fetus following a miscarriage or stillbirth. This notice must be provided quickly, and facilities must honor the parents' written choice for private burial or cremation. The Act also establishes a right for individuals harmed by violations to seek legal relief.