Legislative Activity

This resolution calls for the formal annulment of the historical Monroe Doctrine, citing decades of U.S. interventionism in Latin America and the Caribbean. It proposes replacing this doctrine with a "New Good Neighbor" policy focused on fostering genuine partnership and cooperation. Key elements include ending unilateral sanctions, reforming international financial institutions, and respecting regional sovereignty.

This bill permanently authorizes an emergency safety and security grant program for public housing agencies. The program provides dedicated federal funding to improve security measures, such as cameras and lighting, and address critical health and safety needs like fire and temperature control. Public housing agencies can apply for grants to purchase, install, or repair these essential safety improvements.

The End Prison Gerrymandering Act changes how incarcerated individuals are counted in the U.S. Census, requiring them to be counted at their last known home address before incarceration, starting with the 2030 census. This change mandates that states must use this pre-incarceration residence when drawing congressional districts. The goal is to prevent prison populations from artificially inflating the political power of districts where prisons are located.

The Stop Underrides Act 2.0 mandates the Department of Transportation to establish new federal safety standards requiring comprehensive front, rear, and side underride protection systems on all new commercial motor vehicles. These standards must ensure guards prevent passenger vehicles and vulnerable road users from sliding under trucks in crashes up to 40 mph. The bill also reconvenes an advisory committee, funds new research studies, and requires the creation of a public website dedicated to underride crash information.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the United States must recommit to defending the rights guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment. It affirms the Amendment as the foundation of multiracial democracy, ensuring birthright citizenship, due process, and equal protection under the law. The bill directs Congress to oppose any action that weakens these constitutional guarantees. Ultimately, it calls for upholding the promise of freedom and equality for all Americans.

The **Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026** establishes major federal funding streams, including grants and tax-credit bonds, to modernize and repair public school facilities nationwide from 2027 through 2031. The legislation prioritizes districts with the greatest need, focusing on improving student health, safety, and environmental conditions in school buildings. It also mandates increased transparency through public databases tracking facility conditions and requires specific labor and "Buy America" standards for funded construction projects.

The Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act establishes minimum standards for health screening, nutrition, sanitation, and shelter for individuals detained by ICE and CBP. This bill mandates specific protocols for medical care, facility conditions, and personnel training to ensure humane treatment. It also requires regular inspections and public reporting on compliance and sexual abuse complaints.

The Justice for Shireen Act mandates that the FBI Director and Secretary of State submit a comprehensive, unclassified report to Congress within 30 days regarding the death of Shireen Abu Akleh. This report must identify responsible parties and any U.S. materials implicated in the incident. The findings will also be made publicly available on the Department of State's website.

This resolution declares that the dominance of billionaire oligarchs poses the gravest threat to American democracy. It calls for urgent action by the President and Congress to curb corporate subsidies, break up monopolies, and increase taxes on the ultrarich. The bill demands reinvestment of public funds into essential needs like healthcare and education to build a truly democratic economy.

The Prison Libraries Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program, administered by the Attorney General, to fund essential library services for incarcerated individuals. These grants aim to reduce recidivism and boost reintegration efforts by supporting education, job training, and access to modern library materials. States and territories can apply for these renewable, multi-year grants, which must be used strictly for library-related activities and cannot charge inmates for access to resources.

This resolution seeks to disapprove the Department of Veterans Affairs' final rule concerning "Reproductive Health Services" issued in September 2024. If enacted, this disapproval, made under the Congressional Review Act, would prevent the VA rule from taking legal effect.

The Restoring Community Trust Act of 2026 repeals Section 642 of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. This action aims to restore constitutional balance by limiting federal intrusion into state and local control over their public institutions and internal operations. The bill respects state and local authority while affirming the federal government's exclusive role in civil immigration enforcement.

The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act establishes a process for victims of human trafficking to seek the expungement of federal arrests and the vacatur of certain federal criminal convictions resulting from their victimization. It also creates a new duress defense in federal criminal trials for individuals who committed offenses while being trafficked. Furthermore, the bill allows courts to reduce the sentences of current prisoners who committed offenses as a direct result of trafficking.

This bill mandates the President to withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Venezuela. This action is required unless Congress has formally declared war or passed specific legislation authorizing the use of military force in that country.

The Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026 aims to improve access to care for new and expecting mothers. This legislation prohibits certain health plans from charging out-of-pocket costs for in-network mental health and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Furthermore, it updates continuity of care protections to explicitly cover postpartum individuals receiving ongoing mental health or substance use disorder treatment. These provisions will also apply to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

This bill aims to end immigration detention and electronic monitoring by abolishing detention authority and terminating related contracts within a set timeframe. It mandates the release of all currently detained individuals and prohibits future use of federal funds for monitoring programs. Finally, the legislation redirects funding toward a new grant program providing voluntary, comprehensive wrap-around social services through community-based organizations.

The Stop Wall Street Landlords Act of 2026 aims to curb large corporate ownership of single-family homes. It disallows key tax deductions, such as mortgage interest and depreciation, for investors holding over $100 million in assets who own these properties. The bill also imposes a full excise tax on the sale of these homes by such investors. Finally, it prohibits Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae from financing mortgages held by these specified large investors.

The Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026 mandates that federal agencies address bias and discrimination in automated systems that materially affect individuals based on protected characteristics. This requires covered agencies to establish specialized civil rights offices focused on algorithmic harms. These offices must submit biennial reports to Congress detailing risks, mitigation efforts, stakeholder engagement, and legislative recommendations regarding biased algorithms.

The Stop Body Camera Paywalls Act requires states and local governments to stop charging the public fees to access or obtain copies of specific law enforcement camera footage, including body-worn and dash camera video. To receive funding from major federal law enforcement grant programs, applicants must certify they comply with this requirement. Non-compliant governments will be ineligible for these federal grants.

The Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026 establishes a Department of Justice Task Force dedicated to combating anti-Sikh hate and discrimination. This Task Force is charged with formally defining anti-Sikh hate, developing educational programs for law enforcement and schools, and collaborating with the Sikh community. The bill mandates annual reporting to Congress on hate crimes, legal actions, and ongoing threats against Sikhs.