Legislative Activity

This resolution celebrates the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). It recognizes ACOG's critical role in advancing women's health through excellence in clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research. The bill honors ACOG's dedication to improving maternal health and supporting obstetrician-gynecologists nationwide.

The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 establishes permanent, universal free breakfast and lunch programs for all enrolled students at participating schools, eliminating income tests and meal debt collection. The bill significantly updates federal funding mechanisms by replacing reliance on free and reduced-price lunch data with new measures for identifying economically disadvantaged students across various education and social programs. Furthermore, it expands access to summer and afterschool meals while making technical amendments across several federal education and nutrition laws.

The Trade Responsibly for Environmental Emissions (TREE) Act prohibits the import and sale of "deforestation goods"—commodities linked to deforestation or forest degradation after December 31, 2020—starting in 2029. Importers must submit detailed due diligence statements to Customs and Border Protection, with violations resulting in significant civil penalties, including fines up to 4% of U.S. revenue and potential import bans. The bill also mandates a risk-based country categorization system to guide increased border inspections.

This resolution officially recognizes the week of May 3-9, 2026, as "National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color." It highlights the disproportionate maternal health crisis faced by communities of color and the critical need for respectful, culturally competent postpartum care. The bill supports efforts to eliminate racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by improving access to necessary resources and mental health services.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives commending public servants for their dedication to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to the American people. It specifically designates the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week. The bill honors the millions of federal, state, and local employees and uniformed service members who support the economy and democratic foundations of the nation.

The Afterschool for All Act establishes a new competitive grant program to fund high-quality afterschool, before-school, and summer learning opportunities for K-12 students. These grants will support partnerships between schools and community organizations to provide academic enrichment, youth development, and family engagement services. The bill also significantly increases funding for the existing Community Learning Centers program.

This resolution officially designates the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week. It recognizes the vital role of public school teachers and highlights their key priorities, including support for existing federal protections and funding. Furthermore, the bill encourages leaders to engage directly with teachers to ensure their expertise informs education policy.

This resolution strongly opposes any rollback of the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, emphasizing its critical role in tracking U.S. emissions. The program provides essential, transparent data vital for protecting public health, advancing environmental justice, and supporting federal, state, and business climate initiatives. Undermining this system would erode scientific integrity and hinder efforts to address climate change and pollution impacts.

The PFAS Cleanup Act establishes a new excise tax on the sale or use of PFAS "forever chemicals" to generate revenue for remediation efforts. It also creates a federal tax credit for public water systems that incur qualified expenses to remove PFAS contamination exceeding EPA safety standards. This legislation aims to address the significant health and social costs associated with PFAS pollution.

This bill amends the House of Representatives' rules to prohibit Members, officers, and employees from participating in certain prediction markets involving excluded commodities. The legislation aims to prevent conflicts of interest by banning trades tied to the outcome of specific events. It also expresses the sense of the House that the executive and judicial branches should adopt similar restrictions.

The No WAR Act establishes a procedural barrier, a "point of order," in Congress to prevent funding for unauthorized military action against Iran through the budget reconciliation process. This means that any reconciliation bill providing budget authority for hostilities against Iran will be out of order unless Congress has first formally authorized that military force. The Act ensures that funding for military conflict against Iran requires explicit prior congressional approval.

The Reward Work Act aims to shift corporate focus from shareholder enrichment to worker investment. It achieves this by prohibiting publicly traded companies from conducting open market stock buybacks and mandating that large companies reserve at least one-third of their board seats for employee representatives. This legislation requires the SEC to establish regulations ensuring fair employee elections for these director positions.

The CHARTER Act ensures that federally funded charter schools adhere to nonprofit requirements by prohibiting them from contracting with for-profit entities to operate or manage the school's core operations. This legislation aims to prevent public education funds from being diverted as profit for private entities. It clarifies that while core management must remain nonprofit, charters can still contract for specific support services like food or transportation.

The Lowering Utility Bills Act aims to reduce consumer energy costs by establishing stricter federal and state guidelines for how electric transmission providers and investor-owned utilities calculate their allowed rate of return. The bill mandates using the lowest reasonable return on equity based on market data and explicitly bans passing numerous lobbying, administrative, and political expenses onto customers. Furthermore, it requires utilities to prioritize lower-cost, grid-enhancing technologies when planning new capital expenditures.

The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act aims to significantly improve the lives of direct care professionals by increasing their pay, benefits, and training opportunities through federal funding and grants. The bill establishes new labor protections, including fair scheduling, paid sick leave, and workplace violence prevention plans. Ultimately, this legislation seeks to stabilize the essential long-term care workforce to ensure better quality care for older adults and people with disabilities.

This bill, the Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act, limits the time individuals can be held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facilities to a maximum of 12 hours, except in rare, exceptional circumstances. It also mandates humane conditions, including regular meals and constant access to drinking water, for all detainees. Furthermore, the legislation requires detailed documentation and annual reporting to Congress regarding any instances where the 12-hour limit is exceeded.

The Living Wage For All Act establishes a phased increase of the federal minimum wage, ultimately aiming to tie it to two-thirds of the national median hourly wage. It creates differentiated wage schedules, requiring large corporations to reach higher minimums sooner than other employers. Furthermore, the bill phases out subminimum wages for tipped workers and workers with disabilities, and extends federal wage protections to incarcerated workers.

The Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment Act establishes the new Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment (SOAR) plan for federal student loans. This income-driven option features low monthly payments calculated based on a percentage of income above 250% of the federal poverty line. The plan offers loan forgiveness after 10 or 15 years, depending on whether the borrower has undergraduate or graduate loans. Additionally, 50% of each payment is applied directly to the loan principal.

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from establishing or operating any new models of immigration detention facilities, such as converting warehouses or using temporary structures. It specifically bans entering into new contracts for these alternative detention setups. Furthermore, any funds already allocated for these new models must be transferred to support services like affordable housing and healthcare.

This resolution expresses strong support for library staff across the United States and recognizes the essential, expanding community services they provide. It advocates for commensurate funding, defends the right of all citizens to freely access information, and supports the civil rights and union voice of library workers. Furthermore, the bill condemns threats to library access and staff, such as book bans and funding cuts.