Legislative Activity

The Next Mission Act establishes a multiyear grant program to supplement the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program. This program will provide career services and job placement assistance at no cost to eligible service members and their spouses. Grants will be awarded to qualified private, nonprofit organizations that demonstrate proven success in career services and use rigorous evaluation practices. The Secretary of Defense must implement the program within one year of enactment, and the authority to award grants ends three years later.

The Stop Scamming Americans Act mandates the State Department to develop specialized training for diplomatic staff stationed in countries with high levels of online scams targeting Americans. This training will focus on understanding transnational scam syndicates, associated human trafficking, and foreign government involvement. The goal is to equip diplomats with the tools to identify, prevent, and respond to these criminal activities.

The Military Family Limb Loss Support Act establishes a new program to provide holistic rehabilitative care for military families affected by limb loss or difference. This support will be delivered through peer mentoring, education, and community outreach, starting in fiscal year 2028. The Department of Defense is tasked with creating an implementation plan and submitting annual reports on the program's effectiveness and service gaps.

This bill, the "Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act of 2026," establishes a process for replacing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen through identity theft or skimming. It directs the USDA to create regulations for benefit reissuance and mandates federal cost-sharing to help states transition to more secure, chip-enabled EBT cards. The legislation also requires regular reporting on the status and impact of these security measures.

The Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act significantly expands and modernizes paid family and medical leave for federal workers across various agencies, including the Postal Service and Congressional staff. This legislation introduces new qualifying reasons for leave, such as recovery from domestic violence, sexual assault, or fertility challenges. It also adjusts service requirements, leave duration rules, and establishes repayment/work obligation agreements for certain paid leave.

This bill, the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act, extends the authorization period for the African American Civil Rights Network. It amends existing law to increase the network's authorization from seven years to ten years following the enactment of this Act.

This bill supports designating the second Friday of June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day." It recognizes the vital work of over 140 Service and Conservation Corps across the country that engage young adults and veterans in conservation, disaster response, and community improvement projects. The resolution encourages citizens to acknowledge the importance of national service and supports the continued expansion of this network.

The Local Communities Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 establishes the voluntary Urban Bird Treaty Program to protect and improve bird habitats in city areas. This program directs the Secretary of the Interior to partner with local entities to restore habitats, reduce urban dangers to birds, and engage communities in conservation efforts. It also creates a competitive grant system, administered through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, to fund these local stewardship projects.

The Faster Labor Contracts Act aims to speed up the process of securing a first collective bargaining agreement after a union is certified. It establishes a mandatory timeline, including mediation and binding arbitration, if an agreement is not reached within 90 days of bargaining. This process is designed to prevent lengthy delays that currently weaken the union's position. The bill also requires a GAO report on current time-to-contract averages.

This bill, the "Child Care Modernization Act of 2026," reauthorizes and significantly updates the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. It aims to increase child care quality and access by updating eligibility definitions, strengthening state planning requirements, and establishing new grant programs for supply expansion and facility improvements. Key changes include mandating that payment rates cover the full cost of care and enhancing support for the child care workforce.

The Jewish American Security Act addresses the rising threat of antisemitism across the nation. This bill mandates new protections for Jewish students in educational settings and significantly increases funding and administrative support for securing Jewish community institutions. Furthermore, it requires increased transparency from large online platforms regarding their moderation of antisemitic content and mandates federal assessments of domestic and transnational antisemitic threats.

The Stop Illegal Fishing Act aims to combat harmful illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing globally. This bill mandates the President to impose sanctions, including asset blocking and immigration restrictions, on foreign persons and vessels involved in IUU fishing activities. It also requires regular reporting to Congress on the implementation of these sanctions.

The **Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act** amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to significantly improve services for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind. The bill mandates better identification, specialized instruction—including access to American Sign Language and Braille—and increased training for qualified personnel across all three disability areas. It ensures these students receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique communication and access needs from early intervention through school age.

This resolution expresses support for designating June 7, 2026, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day." The day aims to promote understanding and compassion for individuals affected by this inherited neurological disorder, which causes involuntary tics. It highlights the need for increased public and professional knowledge to better support the thousands of children and families living with Tourette Syndrome.

The Student Loan Refinancing Act of 2026 establishes a new federal program allowing borrowers to refinance eligible federal student loans to current interest rates while keeping original loan terms. This act ensures borrowers who refinance do not lose credit toward existing income-driven repayment or Public Service Loan Forgiveness progress. The Secretary of Education is mandated to launch this refinancing program within 30 days of the bill's enactment.

The Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026 formally expands the mission of the Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords to include Central Asia and the Caucasus. This legislation directs the Envoy to promote normalization and integration efforts in these strategically important regions, aligning with U.S. national security and economic interests. The Act utilizes existing authorities and funding to carry out these expanded duties.

This bill amends the American Battlefield Protection Program to extend and modify key grant programs for battlefield preservation through 2036. It also makes the battlefield interpretation modernization grant program permanent. Furthermore, the legislation directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct or certify studies on nationally significant sites related to the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War.

This resolution designates the week of June 8 through 12, 2026, as Academic Medicine Week to recognize the essential contributions of academic medicine. It highlights the sector's critical roles in educating the healthcare workforce, conducting groundbreaking research, delivering advanced patient care, and supporting local economies. The bill emphasizes the need for sustained national support to address physician shortages and maintain these vital functions.

The Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act mandates a comprehensive study by the Comptroller General to examine federal authorities that impact wildfire mitigation efforts across land ownership boundaries. This study will assess how existing programs help or hinder collaboration between federal agencies and state, local, and tribal governments. The goal is to identify necessary changes to existing laws to improve cross-boundary wildfire risk reduction and forest health. The final report will include recommendations focused on simplifying these essential mitigation activities.

The Celiac Safety Act of 2026 amends federal law to officially classify gluten-containing grains (wheat, rye, and barley) as a major food allergen. This change mandates that foods containing these grains must be clearly labeled as such, similar to existing major allergens like peanuts or milk. This new labeling requirement will take effect 18 months after the Act's enactment.