Track Maxine's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
The GUARDRAILS Act repeals the December 2025 executive order on artificial intelligence and prohibits the use of federal funds for its implementation.
Donald Beyer
Representative
VA
Donald Beyer
Representative
VA
The GUARDRAILS Act repeals the December 11, 2025, Executive Order regarding national AI policy. This legislation prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce the mandates set forth in that order.
The Momnibus Act is a comprehensive legislative package designed to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce racial disparities by addressing social determinants, expanding nutritional and mental health support, diversifying the perinatal workforce, and investing in data-driven, community-based care.
Lauren Underwood
Representative
IL
Lauren Underwood
Representative
IL
The Momnibus Act is a comprehensive legislative package designed to end preventable maternal mortality and close racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes. By addressing social determinants of health, expanding nutritional and mental health support, and investing in a diverse, culturally competent workforce, the bill provides a holistic framework for improving care. Through targeted federal grants, enhanced data collection, and innovative technology, the Act aims to ensure that all pregnant and postpartum individuals receive the equitable, high-quality care they deserve.
The Energy Bills Relief Act aims to lower energy costs for families by reversing clean energy rollbacks, expanding assistance programs, streamlining grid upgrades, and increasing transparency in utility regulation.
Sean Casten
Representative
IL
Sean Casten
Representative
IL
The Energy Bills Relief Act is a comprehensive bill designed to lower energy costs for American families, accelerate the deployment of low-cost, clean energy, and modernize the nation's electricity grid. It achieves this by reversing harmful policies against renewables, expanding energy assistance programs, streamlining grid connection processes, and increasing transparency in utility regulation. Ultimately, the legislation aims to create a more reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy system while ensuring communities have a stronger voice in energy development.
This resolution impeaches U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi for high crimes and misdemeanors, including the abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and the politicization of the Department of Justice.
Summer Lee
Representative
PA
Summer Lee
Representative
PA
This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, charging her with high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles allege a pattern of abuse of power, including the unlawful withholding of subpoenaed Jeffrey Epstein files, the politicization of the Department of Justice, and the targeting of political opponents and journalists. Furthermore, the bill accuses Bondi of misleading Congress and the courts, violating her constitutional oath, and subverting the rule of law.
This bill exempts H-1B healthcare workers from a $100,000 entry fee to help address workforce shortages.
Michael Lawler
Representative
NY
Michael Lawler
Representative
NY
The H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act exempts healthcare workers from a $100,000 entry fee requirement currently imposed on certain H-1B nonimmigrant visa petitions. This legislation aims to remove financial barriers for medical professionals, ensuring they are not subject to fees exceeding standard immigration costs.
The Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act establishes a 25.5% maximum federal income tax rate for low- and middle-income earners while implementing a new progressive tax surcharge on high-income individuals.
Donald Beyer
Representative
VA
Donald Beyer
Representative
VA
The Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act aims to provide tax relief to low- and middle-income earners by capping their federal income tax at 25.5% for income exceeding a cost-of-living exemption. To offset this, the bill introduces a new graduated tax surcharge on high-income individuals earning over $1 million. These changes are set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to extend minimum wage and overtime protections to home care workers by removing certain exemptions for casual babysitting and caregiving services.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Representative
NY
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Representative
NY
The Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to ensure essential wage and overtime protections for caregivers. By updating definitions and removing outdated exemptions, the bill guarantees that home care workers receive the fair compensation and labor standards they deserve.
This resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution.
Thomas Massie
Representative
KY
Thomas Massie
Representative
KY
This resolution directs the President, under the authority of the War Powers Resolution, to immediately remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It asserts that military action must cease unless Congress has formally declared war or passed a specific authorization for the use of force. The bill explicitly states that it does not authorize new military action nor does it impede necessary self-defense against an immediate attack.
This resolution urges the President to order U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Joyce Beatty
Representative
OH
Joyce Beatty
Representative
OH
This resolution formally honors the life and enduring legacy of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Louis Burns Jackson, Sr. It recognizes his significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, including his work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his founding of Operation PUSH. The bill specifically urges the President to order that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff in his memory.
The PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026 mandates comprehensive, cost-free insurance coverage for HIV prevention services across public and private health plans while prohibiting discriminatory insurance practices and funding national education and outreach programs.
Mark Takano
Representative
CA
Mark Takano
Representative
CA
The PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026 mandates comprehensive, cost-free insurance coverage for HIV prevention services (PrEP and PEP) across private health plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and veteran health programs. The bill prohibits insurers from denying coverage or increasing premiums based on the use of HIV prevention medication and establishes robust patient confidentiality protections. Additionally, it authorizes national public health education campaigns and provides grant funding to expand access to prevention services for uninsured and underinsured populations.
This resolution honors the life, legacy, and enduring commitment to civil rights and equality of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Maxine Waters
Representative
CA
Maxine Waters
Representative
CA
This resolution honors the life, leadership, and enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. It recognizes his pivotal role as a civil rights leader, his groundbreaking political campaigns, and his global advocacy for human rights and equality. The measure encourages all Americans to continue his work by moving forward with hope rather than fear and division.
This bill strengthens democracy by banning foreign spending in U.S. elections, increasing transparency for "dark money" in politics, and mandating clear disclosure of funders in political advertising.
Chris Pappas
Representative
NH
Chris Pappas
Representative
NH
The Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2026 aims to increase transparency and security in U.S. elections. It closes loopholes to ban foreign national spending in elections, mandates disclosure for "dark money" political spending, and requires clear funding disclosures on political ads. The bill also centralizes legal challenges to campaign finance laws in Washington, D.C., for faster resolution.
The Direct File Act of 2026 establishes a permanent, free, government-owned online tax filing system within the IRS while prohibiting agreements that restrict the government from providing tax preparation services.
Brad Sherman
Representative
CA
Brad Sherman
Representative
CA
The Direct File Act of 2026 establishes a permanent, free, government-owned online tax filing system within the IRS, ensuring taxpayers have a simplified and accessible way to file their returns. The bill prohibits the Treasury from entering into agreements that restrict the government's ability to provide these services and mandates the integration of state tax filing options. Additionally, it streamlines the tax process by setting new filing deadlines for employer information returns to improve efficiency for all taxpayers.
The RELIEF Act mandates the refunding of certain tariffs collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act starting January 1, 2025.
Steven Horsford
Representative
NV
Steven Horsford
Representative
NV
The RELIEF Act establishes a mandatory refund process for certain tariffs collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection starting January 1, 2025, specifically those imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This legislation requires the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection to automatically issue refunds to importers within 90 days of enactment. Importers will receive these refunds without needing to file an application or protest.
The Head Start for America’s Children Act updates and expands the Head Start program by increasing funding, enhancing staff compensation and mental health support, and improving services for children with disabilities, English learners, and Native American communities.
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
The "Head Start for America’s Children Act" updates and expands the federal Head Start program to better support the developmental, mental health, and educational needs of infants, toddlers, and children. The bill increases funding for core operations and specialized initiatives, establishes new requirements for staff compensation and professional development, and introduces pilot programs to improve access in high-poverty areas and on college campuses. Additionally, it strengthens support for Native American and migrant/seasonal programs, enhances services for children with disabilities, and mandates new standards to prevent the use of seclusion and restraint.
The Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026 provides relief from detention and removal, grants work authorization, and establishes a process for reopening cases for certain long-term residents from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
Judy Chu
Representative
CA
Judy Chu
Representative
CA
The Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026 provides significant relief for long-term residents from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam facing deportation. It prohibits the detention and removal of eligible individuals who entered the U.S. before 2008 and grants them permanent work authorization. Furthermore, the Act establishes a streamlined process for those previously ordered removed to reopen and terminate their immigration cases, effectively vacating past removal orders.
This bill establishes a federal process for Extreme Risk Protection Orders, creates a grant program to incentivize states to adopt similar laws, and mandates the recognition of such orders across state lines.
Lucy McBath
Representative
GA
Lucy McBath
Representative
GA
The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2026 establishes a federal process for issuing Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) that temporarily prohibit individuals deemed a danger from possessing firearms. The bill allows family members or law enforcement to petition federal courts for temporary or long-term orders based on evidence of imminent risk of harm. Furthermore, it creates a federal grant program to incentivize and support states and tribes in implementing their own qualifying ERPO laws. Finally, it mandates that individuals subject to these federal orders surrender their firearms and ensures these orders are recognized across state lines.
The Healthy Families Act establishes a national standard requiring most employers to provide employees with earned paid sick leave for personal or family health needs and related safety issues.
Rosa DeLauro
Representative
CT
Rosa DeLauro
Representative
CT
The Healthy Families Act establishes a national standard requiring most employers to provide employees with earned paid sick leave. Employees will accrue a minimum of one hour of paid time for every 30 hours worked, usable for personal or family health needs, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The Act prohibits employer retaliation for using this leave and ensures existing, more generous leave policies are not diminished.
This Act repeals major U.S. sanctions against Cuba, normalizing trade, travel, and telecommunications while establishing a framework for property claims and human rights negotiations.
James McGovern
Representative
MA
James McGovern
Representative
MA
The United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026 comprehensively repeals major U.S. sanctions laws against Cuba, effectively normalizing trade relations. This legislation removes restrictions on travel, exports, and financial remittances between the two nations. It also establishes a framework for the President to negotiate property claims and human rights protections with the Cuban government. The Act aims to promote democratic change in Cuba through the extension of nondiscriminatory trade treatment.
This bill establishes a comprehensive Transgender Bill of Rights to codify and protect the rights of transgender and nonbinary people across healthcare, employment, legal recognition, and safety.
Pramila Jayapal
Representative
WA
Pramila Jayapal
Representative
WA
This resolution establishes a comprehensive Transgender Bill of Rights to codify and protect the rights of transgender and nonbinary people across the United States. It mandates federal action to ensure equal access to healthcare, employment, housing, legal recognition, and safety. The bill aims to eliminate discrimination and affirm bodily autonomy by amending existing federal civil rights laws.