Legislative Activity

This resolution formally commends the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team for securing the 2026 NCAA Division I National Championship. It celebrates the team's historic fifth consecutive title and recognizes the dedication of the student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The measure highlights the program's ongoing tradition of excellence and the positive values fostered through their championship season.

The Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act aims to improve patient care and nurse well-being by limiting mandatory overtime for nurses in covered health care facilities. The bill establishes strict work-hour caps, provides whistleblower protections against retaliation, and mandates clear scheduling policies. Additionally, it directs federal studies to further evaluate safe working hour standards and ensure federal medical facilities align with these new safety requirements.

This resolution designates August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week" to honor the National Park Service’s history and ongoing contributions. It recognizes the vital role these parks play in recreation, education, and the economy while encouraging the public to celebrate and support the preservation of our national treasures.

The HCBS Access Act transforms home and community-based services into a mandatory Medicaid benefit, ensuring older adults and people with disabilities can receive long-term care in their own homes rather than institutions. The legislation provides significant federal funding to eliminate waiting lists, strengthen the direct care workforce, and offer critical support to unpaid family caregivers. Additionally, it establishes new national standards for workforce data, career development, and program evaluation to ensure high-quality, accessible care nationwide.

The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act extends critical funding and support for national vector-borne disease initiatives through 2030. This legislation updates program administration to improve efficiency and ensures the continued operation of regional centers of excellence dedicated to combating tick-borne illnesses.

The **Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026** ensures transparency and accountability by preventing the Department of Defense from using administrative reclassifications to obscure the human cost of war or deny service members their earned benefits. The bill mandates that casualty records remain accurate and permanent, regardless of changes to an operation's name or status. Additionally, it requires the restoration of records and benefits for personnel affected by recent reclassifications related to Operation Epic Fury.

The Depot Data Transparency Act enhances oversight of military maintenance by requiring more detailed reporting on depot-level workloads. It mandates that annual reports now include specific dollar amounts spent and projected for maintenance and repair, broken down by individual covered depots.

This bill, the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025, amends the Federal Employees Compensation Act to expand the list of authorized healthcare providers. Specifically, it allows physician assistants and nurse practitioners to examine, treat, and provide second opinions for federal employees filing work-related injury claims. This change aims to improve access to care for injured federal workers.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania. The building will now be known as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr., Post Office Building." This designation will be used in all future federal records pertaining to the facility.

The Promoting Resilient Buildings Act amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to modernize hazard mitigation standards and streamline existing loan programs. Most notably, it establishes a FEMA-led pilot program that provides grants to states and local governments to help individuals retrofit their homes against natural disasters. This initiative prioritizes financial need and aims to reduce future disaster damage through improved, hazard-resistant building practices.

The Stroke Act aims to improve stroke outcomes by authorizing federal research, data collection, and grant programs focused on stroke care and prevention. This legislation supports the development of a national stroke registry, strengthens emergency and rehabilitation systems, and funds public education campaigns to increase awareness and timely treatment.

The Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act strengthens the national response to substance use disorders by integrating addiction-related employment and training services into the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The bill expands eligibility for National Dislocated Worker Grants to support individuals affected by substance use and authorizes funding for addiction treatment and mental health-related career training. Additionally, it mandates that the Department of Labor provide states with updated, evidence-based strategies to address the economic impacts of the addiction crisis.

The Kids Online Safety Act establishes a comprehensive "duty of care" requiring online platforms to design features that mitigate specific harms to minors, such as those related to mental health and exploitation. It mandates that platforms provide minors with default, restrictive safety settings and robust parental controls over data sharing and recommendations. Furthermore, the legislation demands significant transparency regarding algorithmic ranking systems and grants the FTC enforcement authority.

This bill mandates gender-neutral standards for all occupational specialties and assignments across the U.S. Armed Forces, prohibiting gender-based exclusions. It establishes rigorous, science-based performance requirements and increases transparency through enhanced annual reporting and congressional oversight. Additionally, the legislation requires the Department of Defense to provide Congress with comprehensive, unredacted reviews regarding the operational effectiveness of ground combat units.

This resolution designates August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week." It recognizes the vital role these markets play in supporting local economies, promoting sustainable agriculture, and improving community access to fresh, healthy food.

This resolution designates August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children’s Day" to honor the sacrifices and unique hardships faced by children who have lost a parent in military service. It serves as a formal expression of national gratitude, encouraging Americans to recognize and support these children.

The Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act strengthens federal law by closing loopholes that allow abusive dating partners and individuals subject to emergency protective orders to possess firearms. The bill expands the definition of prohibited domestic abusers and establishes a federal grant program to assist state, tribal, and local governments in the safe removal and storage of firearms from those under domestic violence restraining orders. By setting a national standard, this legislation aims to reduce intimate partner homicides and enhance protections for survivors of domestic violence.

The Kidd’s Stuttering Act mandates that Medicaid and CHIP programs include screenings for childhood-onset fluency disorders, such as stuttering, during well-child visits starting in 2029. The bill also establishes parity requirements to ensure that speech therapy services for these disorders are covered as comprehensively as other speech-related treatments. These measures aim to improve early detection and access to essential therapy for children and young adults.

The Endless Mountains National Heritage Area Act designates Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties in Pennsylvania as a National Heritage Area. Managed by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc., this initiative aims to preserve the region's unique cultural and historical landscape. The act mandates the development of a comprehensive management plan and provides federal financial assistance for a period of 15 years.

The CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act of 2026 strengthens the agency’s whistleblower program by increasing the Customer Protection Fund cap and expanding the scope of eligible whistleblower awards. The bill enhances anti-retaliation protections for employees, mandates whistleblower rights training for registered entities, and establishes strict deadlines for the timely processing of award claims. These measures aim to provide more robust support for individuals who report misconduct in the commodities and futures markets.