Legislative Activity

This bill amends the House of Representatives' rules to prohibit Members, officers, and employees from participating in certain prediction markets involving excluded commodities. The legislation aims to prevent conflicts of interest by banning trades tied to the outcome of specific events. It also expresses the sense of the House that the executive and judicial branches should adopt similar restrictions.

This Act nullifies three specific Department of State rules concerning foreign assistance, effectively treating them as if they never existed. It prohibits any federal agency from implementing or enforcing these rules, or any substantially similar future policies. The legislation aims to prevent the enforcement of rules related to "Protecting Life," "Discriminatory Equity Ideology," and "Gender Ideology" in foreign aid.

The Access to Donor Milk Act of 2026 aims to increase the availability and safety of donor human milk for infants. It expands the use of WIC funds to support milk collection and storage activities at nonprofit banks. The bill also establishes competitive grants for milk banks to expand emergency capacity and directs the creation of safety standards and a public awareness campaign.

The Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act aims to significantly improve access to and quality of mental health and substance use care nationwide. It strengthens Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) by establishing stable Medicaid and Medicare payment systems, providing substantial grant funding for expansion, and extending federal liability protection to their clinicians. Overall, the bill seeks to ensure comprehensive, affordable, and sustainable behavioral health services for patients across all major federal health programs.

The Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 affirms the critical importance of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to U.S. national security amidst Russian aggression. This bill mandates that the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense deliver a comprehensive report to Congress detailing emerging military, cyber, and political threats to the Baltic states. The report must also recommend specific actions to enhance U.S. and NATO defense cooperation and bolster Baltic resilience.

The Homegrown Fertilizer Act establishes a program within the USDA to provide grants and loans to eligible entities for expanding domestic fertilizer and nutrient alternative manufacturing, processing, and storage. Priority is given to projects that improve production methods, increase capacity for U.S. agriculture, and enhance market competition. Recipients must comply with regulations and repay funds if the facility is sold to a major market share holder within ten years of completion.

The Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned Act (SERVE Act) extends eligibility for key Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to former service members who were discharged based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. This includes access to hospital care, mental health services, national cemetery burial, Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance, and housing loans. The bill also mandates the VA Secretary to conduct outreach regarding these newly available benefits.

The Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to address how climate change risks, like extreme heat and pollution, harm maternal and infant health. The bill establishes grant programs to support local efforts and education, and mandates research and strategies to identify high-risk zones for pregnant individuals and young children. Its goal is to reduce adverse outcomes such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and maternal mortality linked to climate change.

The Pets Belong with Families Act aims to ensure that pets can remain with their families by removing unnecessary barriers in federally assisted housing. This legislation prohibits most pet bans, fees, and breed restrictions in these housing situations. Housing providers can still enforce reasonable rules regarding pet behavior and safety, but cannot charge deposits beyond a specified limit or deny pets based on breed.

The Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 aims to enhance timely access to care and improve oversight for Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees. The bill mandates faster decision-making for prior authorization requests, establishes strict compliance scoring with financial penalties for non-compliant plans, and requires MA plans to use the same medical necessity criteria as traditional Medicare. Furthermore, it protects providers by limiting retroactive denials for pre-approved services and ensuring prompt payment for those services.

The Accountable Produce is Medicine Act of 2026 requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a new bundled payment model for treating chronic diseases using food and related services. This model will fund selected programs that provide comprehensive "Accountable Produce is Medicine" services, including tailored nutrition, care coordination, and monitoring, to eligible high-risk individuals. The goal is to improve health outcomes and demonstrate cost savings within Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.

The Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026 establishes a new federal crime for knowingly misrepresenting the source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) or artificial insemination. This offense, which applies when interstate or foreign commerce is involved, carries penalties of a fine and up to 10 years in prison. The bill also extends the statute of limitations for prosecution once the perpetrator is identified.

The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 mandates significant safety upgrades across both civilian and military aviation to prevent midair collisions. It requires the FAA to implement advanced collision avoidance systems and new air traffic controller training, while also compelling the Department of Defense to equip most military helicopters with transponders for increased visibility. The bill establishes new transparency measures, including public tracking of safety rule implementation and enhanced reporting on near-miss incidents, particularly around major airports like Reagan National.

The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026 aims to support unpaid family caregivers by allowing them to make additional "catch-up" contributions to their retirement accounts. This provision applies to individuals who provide substantial in-home care for a child or adult with special needs and have limited paid employment. The act treats qualified caregivers similarly to those aged 60+ for employer plans and expands IRA catch-up eligibility beyond age 50.

This Act officially designates the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark, recognizing its vital role in the Free-State movement and the Underground Railroad. The legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements for the protection and interpretation of this historically significant site. The designation ensures the preservation of this location, which offers exceptional value in illustrating U.S. history regarding slavery and the settlement of Kansas.

The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026 aims to bolster retirement savings for individuals providing unpaid care to family members with impairments. It allows qualifying family caregivers to make significant additional catch-up contributions to their 401(k)s and IRAs beyond standard limits. Furthermore, the bill permits certain unpaid caregivers to contribute to Roth IRAs as if they had earned income.

This bill establishes the American Cowboy Commemorative Commission to honor the historical and cultural contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails. The Commission is tasked with planning and coordinating nationwide activities to celebrate this legacy in conjunction with the Nation’s 250th anniversary. Through these efforts, the legislation seeks to recognize the vital role cowboys played in shaping American history.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to incentivize the domestic production of and investment in biobased renewable materials. It establishes a production tax credit of 10 cents per pound for qualified materials and a 30 percent investment tax credit for facilities dedicated to their manufacture. These measures aim to support sustainable supply chains by providing financial support for non-fuel, non-food biomass conversion projects.

This resolution supports the United Nations' designation of 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists." It recognizes the vital economic, social, and ecological contributions of American rangelands and the dedicated land managers who steward them. Furthermore, it encourages national efforts to promote education, research, and sustainable management practices for these essential landscapes.

This resolution formally recognizes International Transgender Day of Visibility to celebrate the achievements and bravery of the transgender community. It highlights the ongoing challenges of discrimination and legislative threats faced by transgender individuals while honoring their significant historical and contemporary contributions to society. The bill encourages all Americans to observe the day and reaffirms a commitment to the fight for equal dignity and respect.