Legislative Activity

The Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 mandates an annual State Department report to investigate and document any military or intelligence cooperation between the Polisario Front and Iranian-affiliated terrorist organizations. If such collaboration is confirmed, the Act requires the President to formally designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization and impose corresponding sanctions.

The Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from reducing staffing levels within key CDC foodborne disease divisions for one year following a major, multi-state outbreak. This legislation ensures that critical surveillance and response teams remain fully operational during the aftermath of significant public health crises.

This bill officially designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, as the "Anthony 'Tony' J. Gallopo VA Clinic." All official federal documents and records will be updated to reflect this new name.

The Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act mandates that wagering and prediction market platforms use facial recognition technology to verify that all users are at least 18 years old. The bill also establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for event contracts, tasking the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) with enforcing strict consumer protections, anti-money laundering standards, and marketing restrictions. Additionally, it creates an Advisory Council on Consumer Protection and an Office of the Retail Advocate to oversee market integrity and safeguard retail participants.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the marriage penalty within the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. Beginning in 2027, it establishes new, higher deduction limits and income phase-out thresholds tailored to filing status, ensuring married couples filing jointly receive double the deduction capacity of single filers. These limits and thresholds will be adjusted annually for inflation to maintain consistent tax treatment.

The "Spot the Fakes Act" mandates that all AI-generated content—including video, audio, images, and text—must be clearly labeled to ensure transparency. The bill directs the FTC and NIST to establish standardized, verifiable labeling requirements and grants the FTC authority to enforce these rules as deceptive trade practices.

The Cloud Security Act amends federal law to allow cloud service providers to disclose customer communications and records to the Department of Commerce for export control compliance. This legislation specifically targets the use of advanced AI models and high-performance integrated circuits by specified foreign entities. By establishing these disclosure exceptions, the Act aims to strengthen oversight of sensitive technologies within cloud infrastructure.

This resolution strongly condemns Lebanese Hezbollah for repeatedly violating ceasefire agreements through ongoing attacks against Israel. It calls upon the Lebanese Government to ensure Hezbollah immediately ceases all hostile actions and disarms south of the Litani River. Furthermore, the bill supports ongoing U.S.-brokered negotiations between Israel and Lebanon toward a comprehensive, sovereign agreement.

This bill, known as Marcuss Law, mandates that high school students (grades 9-12) receiving federal education funds must undergo an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram before their first athletic contest, starting in the 2026–2027 school year. Local educational agencies must partner to offer these screenings for $\$20$ or less, though religious and medical exemptions are permitted. Agencies unable to secure a partnership may request a temporary waiver.

This bill reauthorizes funding for the National Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) through fiscal year 2032. It aims to expand existing PAL chapters and establish 250 new chapters in distressed areas and public housing projects. The funding supports youth enrichment programs focused on academics, leadership, mentorship, and building positive relationships between law enforcement and young people.

The Stop the Doxx Act establishes a federal crime for knowingly publishing the personal information of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges—and their immediate family members—with the intent to threaten or intimidate them. This legislation creates significant criminal penalties and allows victims to pursue civil lawsuits against offenders. Additionally, the bill mandates the Attorney General to create and provide free, comprehensive training for public servants on protecting their personal information online.

The No Rigged Grocery Prices Act prohibits food retailers and delivery services from using personal data to increase a consumer's food price through dynamic pricing. The bill creates exceptions for voluntary loyalty programs and cost-based pricing. It also mandates disclosures for online grocery orders and requires approval for item substitutions by delivery services. The Federal Trade Commission is empowered to enforce these provisions.

This bill directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days, utilizing the authority granted by the War Powers Resolution. Congress asserts this action is necessary as it has not formally declared war or authorized military force against Iran. The resolution explicitly preserves the ability of the U.S. to defend itself, its allies, and its facilities from imminent attack, and does not interfere with intelligence-gathering activities.

The Feed Our Kids Act of 2026 establishes universal free breakfast and lunch programs for all enrolled students, eliminating meal debt and the stigma associated with subsidized meals. It sets new federal reimbursement rates adjusted for inflation and provides incentives for schools to purchase locally-sourced food. The bill also mandates a federal report to Congress assessing the impact of these universal meal programs on student outcomes and nutrition.

The Jersey Pride Tax Credit Act of 2026 establishes a 25% tax credit for businesses selling products that promote New Jersey. Additionally, the bill mandates that port authorities give leasing preference to businesses selling these eligible "Jersey pride" products when renting commercial space. This aims to incentivize and support businesses highlighting the state.

This resolution condemns the antisemitic rhetoric spread by prominent online personalities, citing specific examples from Hasan Piker and Candace Owens. It urges social media platforms and public leaders to denounce this hate-filled content and take action against its dissemination. The bill emphasizes that such online narratives contribute to real-world harm against Jewish communities.

The Protect our Pets Act strengthens federal laws against animal cruelty by significantly increasing penalties for animal crushing offenses. This legislation also establishes a new federal crime prohibiting the abandonment or endangerment of domesticated animals on federal land. These measures aim to provide stronger protections for animals across the nation.

The Build More Power Act aims to strengthen the nation's energy infrastructure by making it easier for facilities ordered to operate during federal emergencies to qualify for federal loan guarantees. It reserves a significant amount of loan guarantee authority specifically for these emergency-designated projects. Additionally, the bill extends the deadlines for existing energy infrastructure loan guarantee programs and requires a report on investments in power generation upgrades.

The Commonsense Review Act establishes an interagency group, chaired by the Secretary of Energy, to standardize and create categorical exclusions under NEPA for energy-related projects. This group must adopt existing exclusions from member agencies or jointly develop new ones for transmission and battery storage projects within a year. The group will then report its actions and recommendations to Congress before dissolving.

The Parents Decide Act mandates that operating system providers implement age verification for all users, requiring parental consent for anyone under 18. This law tasks the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with creating regulations to ensure secure data handling and parental control over access for minors. The goal is to give parents oversight regarding what minors can access on devices.