Legislative Activity

The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Review Act strengthens oversight of government decisions to terminate TPS designations by reinstating judicial review and requiring that such decisions be supported by a comprehensive administrative record. The bill also subjects TPS terminations to congressional review under the Congressional Review Act, ensuring these decisions are subject to greater accountability. Additionally, it provides legal protections for beneficiaries by automatically staying terminations during the pendency of any legal challenges.

The Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act strengthens existing laws to prevent foreign influence in American elections. It expands the ban on foreign contributions to include domestic companies with significant foreign ownership or control and mandates strict certification requirements for corporate political action committees. These measures ensure that foreign entities cannot influence federal, state, or local elections through direct spending, ballot initiatives, or Super PACs.

The No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 amends the Clean Air Act to require explicit Congressional approval before the President or federal agencies can grant exemptions from air pollution, vehicle fleet, or ozone-depleting substance regulations. The bill establishes a formal joint resolution process for these approvals and empowers citizens to sue if exemptions are utilized without legislative authorization. Additionally, the legislation repeals existing provisions that allowed for compliance schedule exemptions regarding hazardous air pollutants.

This resolution recognizes July 21, 2026, as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day to highlight the persistent and significant wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men. It calls attention to the systemic racial and gender-based barriers contributing to this disparity and reaffirms a commitment to achieving true pay equity.

The AADAPT Act expands access to specialized dementia care by authorizing grants for public and nonprofit health centers to integrate these services into their programs. Additionally, the bill extends federal funding authorization through 2031 to ensure the continued growth and sustainability of these critical health outcomes.

The Stop CHEATERS Act provides significant multi-year funding to the IRS to modernize its technology, improve taxpayer services, and strengthen tax enforcement. The bill specifically mandates that the agency prioritize auditing high-income individuals and large corporations to close the tax gap. Additionally, it requires regular reporting to Congress to ensure accountability and progress in these enforcement efforts.

Orlin’s Law establishes critical protections for immigrant parents in U.S. custody to prevent the unnecessary separation of families. The bill mandates that detained parents be prioritized for release, provided with the means to participate in family court proceedings, and granted access to resources for their children’s care. Additionally, it creates an Office of Detained Parent Coordination to oversee these protections and requires the government to provide alternatives to detention for parents.

The Drug Deal Disclosure Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a public, searchable database of federal agreements with drug manufacturers regarding pricing and special treatment provisions. The bill mandates transparency for these agreements, prohibiting redactions based on political sensitivity or reputational harm. Additionally, it requires the CBO and GAO to conduct a joint analysis on the economic and budgetary impacts of these agreements on the U.S. healthcare system.

The Patients First Act of 2026 is comprehensive legislation designed to stabilize Medicare physician payments, improve patient access to primary care, and transition the current quality reporting system to a more clinician-led framework. By modernizing reimbursement formulas, reducing financial volatility for providers, and increasing transparency in value-based care models, the bill aims to ensure a more sustainable and predictable healthcare environment. These reforms seek to lower out-of-pocket costs for patients while supporting the long-term viability of medical practices.

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 aims to streamline and modernize the prior authorization process within Medicare Advantage plans. This bill mandates the adoption of electronic prior authorization systems and significantly increases transparency regarding approval rates and decision times starting in 2027. Furthermore, it establishes new enrollee protections and grants the Secretary authority to enforce faster decision timeframes for medical services.

This resolution designates July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor the essential, high-risk work performed by these skilled professionals. It pays tribute to the lineworkers who provide critical service during emergencies and recognizes those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

This resolution affirms that reproductive justice—including the rights to have children, not have children, and raise families with dignity—is a fundamental human right and a pillar of American democracy. It calls for a national commitment to protect bodily autonomy, eliminate systemic barriers to healthcare, and ensure equitable access to the resources necessary for all families to thrive.

This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States by reaffirming the nation’s foundational commitment to the separation of church and state. It highlights the historical and constitutional precedents that protect religious freedom, pluralism, and secular governance. Ultimately, the bill asserts that government power must remain neutral and free from the imposition of specific religious beliefs.

This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days, utilizing authority under the War Powers Resolution. It explicitly clarifies that this action does not authorize the use of military force or limit security cooperation with Lebanese forces or the protection of diplomatic facilities.

The Save MEDICARE Act of 2026 aims to increase transparency and accountability within the Medicare Advantage program by reforming payment methodologies, tightening oversight of diagnosis coding, and accelerating audit processes. The bill also enhances the Department of Veterans Affairs' ability to recover healthcare costs from private insurers and empowers states to enforce federal requirements for Medicare Advantage plans. These measures are designed to ensure more accurate payments, reduce deceptive practices, and protect resources for all Medicare enrollees.

This bill impeaches Secretary of Education Linda M. McMahon for high crimes and misdemeanors related to her alleged unlawful transfer of departmental offices, willful non-compliance with federal law, and misleading Congress. The resolution cites her actions as a deliberate attempt to dismantle the Department of Education without congressional approval and a breach of her oath of office. These actions, including massive workforce reductions and the delayed disbursement of congressionally authorized funds, warrant her removal and disqualification from future office.

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 SAFE Training for OB-GYNs Act establishes a federal grant program to help residency programs expand training in reproductive healthcare for professionals whose education is restricted by state abortion laws. This funding will support training programs and reimburse travel expenses for providers seeking necessary care education out of state. The program is authorized with $10 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

The Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act protects health care providers and their patients by prohibiting states from restricting access to legal reproductive health services, including abortion, contraception, and IVF. The bill establishes legal protections against state interference, prevents the use of federal funds for such enforcement, and provides grants to support legal defense and facility security for providers. Additionally, it ensures that providers cannot be denied professional liability insurance based on their provision of these lawful services.

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.