Legislative Activity

The Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act strengthens existing laws to prevent foreign influence in American elections. It expands the ban on foreign contributions to include domestic companies with significant foreign ownership or control and mandates strict certification requirements for corporate political action committees. These measures ensure that foreign entities cannot influence federal, state, or local elections through direct spending, ballot initiatives, or Super PACs.

The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026 simplifies the process for survivors to receive death benefits following an officer's heart attack or stroke. It removes barriers by eliminating the use of pre-existing health conditions as a basis for claim denial and extends the qualifying window for duty-related events from 24 to 72 hours. These changes ensure that families receive support more efficiently by strengthening the presumption that such medical events are connected to an officer's service.

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.

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.

This resolution designates July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor the essential, high-risk work performed by these skilled professionals. It pays tribute to the lineworkers who provide critical service during emergencies and recognizes those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025 empowers mutual funds and transfer agents to protect vulnerable investors by delaying suspicious redemption requests. The bill requires participating firms to maintain trusted contact information and establishes formal internal procedures to identify and report potential financial exploitation. Additionally, it mandates that the SEC report to Congress with recommendations for further regulatory improvements to safeguard older and impaired adults.

This bill, the TOURS Act, codifies the annual report on veteran suicide prevention and requires the VA Secretary to submit it to Congress. It also directs the VA to conduct a two-year study on the impact of the Department's Chaplain Service and faith-based programs on veteran suicide risk. The study must analyze engagement data while strictly protecting veteran privacy and confidentiality.

The Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act (BLAST Act) prohibits former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress after leaving office. It expands the definition of "lobbyist" to cover former Members engaged in behind-the-scenes strategic work for compensation. This legislation aims to prevent former officials from immediately leveraging their connections for influence.

The Medal of Sacrifice Act establishes a new national medal to honor law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty. This legislation creates a Commission to advise on the medal's design, presentation, and final eligibility decisions, particularly when there are findings of wrongdoing. The medal itself will feature specific symbolic elements and will be awarded to eligible fallen heroes.

The Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act expands Medicare Part B coverage to include services provided by pharmacists starting January 1, 2026. This coverage is specifically for testing or treatment related to COVID-19, the flu, RSV, strep throat, or during a declared public health emergency. The bill outlines payment structures, generally covering 80% of the cost, and prohibits pharmacists from balance billing Medicare patients for these covered services.

The End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2026 establishes a new grant program to fund local, state, and tribal entities in their efforts to locate, investigate, and disrupt illegal opioid distribution. The Attorney General, through the COPS Director, will award grants for hiring, training, equipment, and establishing or expanding multi-jurisdictional task forces. The legislation prioritizes support for Tribal law enforcement and task forces, authorizing $70 million annually from 2027 through 2031.

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 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 aims to combat sophisticated, cross-jurisdictional organized retail and supply chain theft. It achieves this by strengthening federal laws regarding money laundering and stolen property offenses, including lowering monetary thresholds for prosecution. Furthermore, the bill establishes a dedicated Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate federal, state, and local enforcement efforts against these criminal organizations.

This act eliminates capital gains tax for family members selling qualified farm property to a direct relative. The exclusion applies to the seller's profit, provided the farm meets specific ownership and usage requirements. This measure aims to facilitate the transfer of family farms across generations while establishing beneficial basis rules for the purchasing family member.

The Know Your Labor Rights Act amends the National Labor Relations Act to mandate that employers prominently post notices detailing employee rights in both physical and online locations. This legislation also requires employers to inform new hires about these rights. Failure to comply with the posting requirements will result in civil penalties of up to $500 per violation.

This bill officially designates April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day." It recognizes the vital contributions of linemen in maintaining critical energy infrastructure and serving as essential first responders during emergencies. The resolution expresses strong support for these brave men and women who work under dangerous conditions to keep communities safe and powered.

The Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 significantly updates federal disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. It expands eligibility for emergency funding to cover a wider range of natural disasters, increases the federal cost-share rate to 90%, and introduces options for advance payments on conservation and restoration work. The bill also authorizes mandatory funding and streamlines application processing timelines.

The PREDICT Act prohibits federal officials, including members of Congress, the President, and high-level executive and judicial employees, from trading in prediction markets tied to political events. The bill mandates financial penalties for violations, requires the disgorgement of any profits, and ensures public transparency by requiring ethics offices to disclose all assessed fines.

The Student Protection and Success Act aims to improve higher education outcomes by holding colleges accountable for student loan repayment rates. Under this legislation, institutions with low repayment rates risk losing eligibility for federal student aid programs, while high-performing schools can receive bonus grants to support low- and moderate-income students. Additionally, the bill introduces a risk-sharing payment system for colleges and mandates increased transparency regarding student service expenditures.

The Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act mandates that the Treasury Department, in coordination with the OMB, include a new analysis of potential financial risks from major "fiscal shocks" in its annual report. This analysis must assess the short-term and long-term financial impacts of events like recessions, natural disasters, or cyber attacks on the federal government. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will subsequently review the methodology and findings of this new fiscal assessment.