Legislative Activity

The Permanent CBDC Ban Act seeks to codify a long-term prohibition on the issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the Federal Reserve. By amending the Federal Reserve Act, this legislation aims to permanently restrict the government from implementing a digital dollar.

The FASTER Act of 2026 expands food labeling requirements to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, ensuring greater transparency for consumers. Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive federal report on Celiac disease to improve data collection, diagnostic testing, and the development of new treatments.

The Stop Insider Trading Act restricts Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks and requires public notice before selling existing holdings to prevent conflicts of interest. Additionally, the bill establishes a national photo identification requirement for voting in federal elections, including specific provisions for in-person and mail-in ballots.

The ORTHO Act mandates that dentists conduct an in-person examination before providing teledentistry services, with limited exceptions for emergent care, public health programs, and initial orthodontic diagnoses. The bill empowers the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to enforce these safety standards, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts. By requiring professional clinical oversight, the legislation ensures that remote dental care meets established safety and diagnostic requirements.

The D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act requires explicit congressional approval for any District of Columbia legislation that imposes or increases taxes or fees, or relates to Title 47 of the D.C. Code. Under this bill, such acts will no longer take effect automatically after the standard review period but must instead be passed by a joint resolution of Congress. Additionally, the legislation establishes expedited, one-hour debate limits in the Senate for these specific approval resolutions.

The Parents Opt-in Protection Act requires schools to obtain prior written consent before collecting specific survey or evaluation data from students. This legislation amends existing law to ensure that participation in certain student surveys is voluntary and requires explicit parental or student permission.

This act, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule regarding heat injury and illness prevention published in August 2024. This restriction extends to any future standard substantially similar to the one proposed.

The American Franchise Act aims to protect the traditional franchise business model by clarifying the definition of a "joint employer." This legislation establishes that a franchisor is only considered a joint employer if it exercises "substantial direct and immediate control" over the essential terms of employment for a franchisee's workers. This change specifically targets liability risks associated with maintaining brand standards, ensuring franchisors are not automatically held responsible for local labor practices. The new standard applies prospectively to future legal proceedings.

The Chloe Cole Act of 2026 establishes a federal private right of action allowing individuals to sue healthcare professionals and institutions for damages related to gender-transition medical interventions performed on them as minors. The bill permits lawsuits regardless of when the intervention occurred and sets a statute of limitations extending 25 years past the individual's 18th birthday. Additionally, it mandates strict liability for such interventions performed after the Act's enactment.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and processors from assigning specific merchant category codes to firearms retailers. This legislation aims to protect consumer privacy by preventing the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases through specialized financial classification. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing these provisions and reporting annually on compliance.

The Preserving Our Constitution Act of 2026 prohibits U.S. courts and government entities from recognizing or enforcing any foreign or religious laws, customs, or practices that conflict with the U.S. Constitution. This legislation ensures that individual rights and liberties remain protected by preventing the application of legal systems that violate constitutional protections, such as equal protection and due process.

The Anchors Away Act proposes limiting birthright citizenship to children born to at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Additionally, the bill establishes new grounds for inadmissibility for pregnant nonimmigrants who are not married to U.S. citizens, unless they are seeking medical treatment.

This bill, the "Homeownership Eligibility Reform Act," restricts eligibility for federally backed mortgages. It mandates that only United States citizens can qualify for mortgage insurance through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Furthermore, it prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from purchasing or securitizing conventional mortgages for one- to four-unit homes if the borrower is not a U.S. citizen.

This proposed constitutional amendment seeks to repeal the Seventeenth Amendment, thereby eliminating the direct popular election of U.S. Senators. If ratified, it would restore the original method of senatorial selection by state legislatures. Sitting Senators would complete their current terms under the existing rules.

The End EPA Abuse Act of 2026 aims to significantly limit the regulatory authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This bill amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the EPA from issuing regulations that restrict vehicle sales, mandate fuel-switching at power plants, or reduce electric grid reliability. It also bars the EPA from requiring the use of technologies deemed commercially unavailable, cost-prohibitive without subsidies, or otherwise infeasible.

This bill, the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act, modernizes the hydropower licensing process under the Federal Power Act. It expands the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authority to impose conditions on licenses to ensure hydropower projects reasonably mitigate direct adverse effects on federal reservations and local fish populations.

This resolution condemns actors defrauding the U.S. Government and emphasizes that robust, government-wide fraud prevention reforms are essential for national financial prosperity. It asserts that federal agencies must verify eligibility and claims *before* issuing payments to curb massive improper spending. The House views this shift to proactive verification as the primary solution to the ongoing fiscal emergency caused by fraud.

This bill initiates impeachment proceedings against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Louise Ross for high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles of impeachment cite judicial misconduct, including an undisclosed extramarital affair creating conflicts of interest, inappropriate conduct in chambers, attending a partisan political event, and making false statements to obstruct a judicial investigation. The bill ultimately declares Judge Ross guilty and calls for her removal from office.

The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act mandates immediate and accelerated construction of the border wall, significantly tightens asylum eligibility standards by raising the "credible fear" threshold, and severely restricts the use of immigration parole. The bill also requires comprehensive technology upgrades for border security, mandates specific staffing levels for Border Patrol, and increases penalties for visa overstays. Overall, it represents a sweeping legislative effort to enhance physical barriers, restrict entry pathways, and increase interior immigration enforcement.

This bill, the "Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act," expands existing right-to-try laws to include investigational individualized medical treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. It establishes specific eligibility criteria for patients and manufacturers, including requirements for physician certification and enhanced informed consent. The legislation also extends existing liability protections to cover these personalized treatments.