Legislative Activity

The Right to IVF Act of 2026 establishes a nationwide statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) while prohibiting states from imposing restrictive barriers. The bill further expands family-building support by mandating comprehensive fertility coverage across private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and federal employee health plans. Additionally, it guarantees expanded access to fertility services and preservation for military service members and veterans.

The Federal Naming Standards Act prohibits federal buildings, facilities, and programs from being named after elected officials or political appointees until at least 10 years after they leave office. This legislation aims to prevent the politicization of public property by establishing strict waiting periods and oversight by agency inspectors general. It includes specific exemptions for deceased individuals and historical or educational contexts.

The Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act grants Members of Congress and their staff expanded access to federal buildings and contractor-operated facilities to ensure effective oversight. The bill establishes clear protocols for entry during business hours, emergencies, and secure areas, while prohibiting agencies from obstructing observational access.

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 "Combating Illicit Xylazine Act" aims to combat the illegal use of xylazine by adding it to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, which would allow for increased regulation and tracking of the substance. The bill includes exemptions and delayed effective dates for certain requirements to ease the transition for legitimate users, such as veterinarians and animal handlers. It also directs the Sentencing Commission to review sentencing guidelines for xylazine-related offenses and mandates reports to Congress on the prevalence and impact of illicit xylazine use. Finally, it will include xylazine in Arcos tracking.

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic." This renaming honors the legacy of Pat Tillman, a San Jose native and former NFL player who left his professional career to serve as an Army Ranger and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country.

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.

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 repeals several statutory requirements that mandate the Department of Defense to submit reports on "unfunded priorities"—military needs not included in the President’s annual budget request. By eliminating these reporting mandates across Title 10 and other defense-related acts, the legislation streamlines the administrative requirements for defense budget documentation.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office." All official references to this location will henceforth bear this name.

The Wildfire Response Modernization Act authorizes the Department of Defense to procure commercial space-based data to enhance wildfire detection and response capabilities. This initiative aims to improve military support for civilian firefighting efforts while protecting military installations. Additionally, the bill enables the sharing of this critical data with state, local, and tribal partners to strengthen collective wildfire resilience.

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.

This bill, the Great American Outdoors Act 250, significantly reforms and renames the existing public lands restoration fund to the America’s Legacy Restoration Fund. It secures dedicated funding streams, primarily from energy revenues and new fees on foreign visitors, to address critical deferred maintenance across the National Park Service, Forest Service, and other public land agencies. The legislation establishes strict spending priorities for infrastructure repair while also creating pilot programs for enhancing outdoor recreation and sportsmen's access. Finally, it mandates increased transparency and accountability through standardized metrics and public reporting on all funded projects.

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to significantly strengthen federal student aid by doubling the maximum Pell Grant award and funding it through mandatory appropriations. This bill also expands eligibility to include Dreamer students, restores Pell Grant eligibility for students with certain scholarships, and reforms Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) rules to make regaining aid easier after academic setbacks. These changes are designed to stabilize and expand access to postsecondary education for millions of students.

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of women enrolling in U.S. military service academies, recognizing their significant growth and distinguished achievements since 1976. It honors the thousands of women graduates who have served with distinction across all branches of the armed forces and in national service. The bill also expresses support for designating a "50 Years of Women at the Service Academies Day."

The Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 aims to redirect funding by eliminating federal tax incentives for private school scholarships. Specifically, it repeals the tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations and removes the income exclusion for certain scholarship amounts received. These changes are set to take effect starting in 2027.

The Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026 aims to strengthen national resilience against increasing flood risks by establishing a new standard for federal actions in floodplains. This legislation directs federal agencies to evaluate and reduce flood hazards in their planning, funding, and property management activities, often requiring designs that account for future climate change impacts. The Act mandates compliance with the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard for federally funded projects and requires agencies to prioritize avoiding development in flood-prone areas whenever practicable.

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 resolution expresses support for designating a specific week in June 2026 as "National Trailer Safety Week." The goal is to promote education among American motorists regarding the importance of proper trailer maintenance and safe towing techniques. This initiative aims to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities by leveraging industry connections to reach trailer owners.

This bill, the "Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026," mandates a comprehensive study by the EPA on the environmental and energy impacts of AI data centers and infrastructure. It also requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish a consortium to develop measurement standards for these impacts. Finally, the legislation establishes an annual public reporting system for large AI data centers detailing their environmental footprint.