Legislative Activity

The Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026 aims to improve the accuracy and predictability of Medicare physician payments. The bill reforms budget neutrality calculations, mandates periodic updates to practice expense cost data, and establishes a 2.5% cap on annual conversion factor fluctuations. These measures are designed to ensure more stable reimbursement rates for healthcare providers.

The Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends vital funding and research support for ALS therapies through 2031. This legislation enhances grant oversight, clarifies clinical trial definitions, and mandates updated FDA action plans to improve the development of treatments for ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases.

The FDA Modernization Act 3.0 mandates the FDA to update federal regulations within one year, replacing references to "animal testing" with the broader term "nonclinical testing" in drug development rules. This change aligns FDA regulations with recent legislative updates, allowing for the use of modern, non-animal testing methods in drug approval processes. The interim final rule implementing these changes will take effect immediately upon publication.

The Elder Pride Act of 2026 establishes a new rural outreach grant program under the Older Americans Act. This program aims to reduce isolation and improve care access for older LGBTQI individuals and members of other protected classes in rural areas. Grants will fund partnerships that provide essential services, including comprehensive sexual health support for all older residents.

This bill seeks to disapprove the Department of Education's final rule regarding the "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program." By utilizing the Congressional Review Act, this legislation prevents the new regulations from taking legal effect. Consequently, the Department of Education cannot implement the changes outlined in that specific rule.

The Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025 ensures the continued operation and funding of the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program through fiscal year 2031. This bill specifically increases the authorized annual funding level for the program starting in 2027. Additionally, it extends the federal government's commitment to the national cord blood inventory program until 2031.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative gold and silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins will honor the victims, first responders, and survivors, with designs selected in consultation with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. All surcharges from the sale of these coins will be paid directly to the Memorial and Museum to support its operations and maintenance.

The Dietary Supplements Access Act allows individuals to use pre-tax dollars from Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), FSAs, and HRAs to purchase qualifying dietary supplements. This provision is subject to an annual limit of \$500 per taxable year for these expenses. The Act specifically excludes products commonly understood to be energy drinks, soft drinks, or sodas.

The IMPACT to Save Moms Act establishes a demonstration project for states to test alternative payment models for maternity care within Medicaid and CHIP programs. This project aims to improve maternal health outcomes, particularly for high-risk groups, by considering factors like risk stratification and social determinants of health. The Secretary of HHS must evaluate the project's impact and report recommendations to Congress on potential national expansion.

The Promoting Police Leadership Act directs the Attorney General to develop and certify high-quality training curricula focused on leadership, critical incident response, and community trust for command-level law enforcement personnel. This legislation mandates that training emphasizes practical, evidence-based problem-solving and peer learning. The Act also requires ongoing reporting to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of these new national standards, while explicitly preserving the authority of state and local governments to maintain their own training requirements.

The Next GEN Act of 2026 reclassifies "engineered cyclic peptides" under Medicare's drug price negotiation program. This change shortens the eligibility timeline for these specific compounds from the 11-year period for biologics to the 7-year period applied to small-molecule drugs. This ensures faster negotiation potential for these next-generation therapeutics.

The Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act aims to strengthen consumer protections for service members under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This bill mandates improved financial literacy training focusing on SCRA interest rate caps and requires specific notifications of these benefits upon entry or mobilization to active duty. Additionally, it ensures financial institutions must retroactively apply maximum interest rates to pre-service debts from the start of active duty and expand those protections to all debts held by the creditor.

The Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes during public health emergencies. It authorizes significant funding for enhanced data collection, surveillance, and research across various CDC programs. Furthermore, the bill mandates public data disclosure, requires public health communication campaigns, and establishes a task force to develop federal recommendations for ensuring safe, respectful, and equitable maternity care during crises.

The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026 aims to improve the full spectrum of care for cancer survivors, from diagnosis through the remainder of life. The bill establishes an Office of Cancer Survivorship, mandates Medicare coverage for care planning, and creates programs to support employment and comprehensive survivorship services. It also requires Medicaid to cover essential transition services for childhood cancer survivors and mandates fertility preservation coverage for all cancer patients.

The Supporting Survivors from Faith-based Communities Act establishes a national resource center to improve how faith communities and service providers respond to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking who have a faith or spiritual background. This center will provide education and training to strengthen prevention efforts and ensure victim safety and autonomy remain the highest priority. The bill also directs the Attorney General to create model state legislation addressing religious divorce denial.

This resolution designates May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month to recognize the significant contributions of Jewish Americans to the nation. It also addresses the concerning rise in antisemitism across the country. The bill calls on leaders to actively counter hate, educate the public on Jewish heritage, and ensure the safety and dignity of Jewish Americans.

This resolution officially designates May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week. It honors the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, specifically recognizing 363 officers lost in 2025. The bill expresses unwavering support for law enforcement and acknowledges the need for proper resources to ensure officer safety.

The GUARD Act expands the use of federal grant funds to help state, local, and tribal law enforcement investigate elder financial fraud, "pig butchering" scams, and general financial fraud. This legislation allows agencies to hire specialized staff, receive advanced training on emerging technologies, and acquire necessary investigative tools. Furthermore, the Act mandates comprehensive federal reports to Congress detailing the scope of these scams and the effectiveness of current enforcement efforts.

This resolution officially supports designating the month of May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month." It recognizes the significant and growing threat of Lyme disease across the United States. The bill commits to continuing efforts to raise public awareness and improve the federal response to these illnesses.

This bill reaffirms the strong alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, emphasizing its importance for security, economic growth, and shared values. It recognizes the deep economic ties, the contributions of Korean Americans, and continued commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty. The bill also supports strengthening security, economic, and cultural bonds between the two nations, and celebrates Korean Culture-Kimchi Day.