Legislative Activity

The UNLOCK AUKUS Act streamlines the defense trade process by amending the Arms Export Control Act to remove specific regulatory hurdles. This legislation facilitates more efficient exports and transfers of defense articles and services among AUKUS partners, strengthening collaborative security efforts.

The Deport the Terrorists Act of 2026 mandates the automatic denaturalization of naturalized citizens convicted of specific terrorism offenses. This act also establishes that any non-citizen convicted of a terrorism-related offense is deportable. Finally, it directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the deportation of individuals whose citizenship has been revoked under this law.

The American Manufacturing Revitalization Exchange Program Act of 2026 establishes a temporary international workforce exchange program to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing sector. This program will send skilled U.S. workers to allied nations for hands-on training in strategically important manufacturing fields. The goal is to build expertise, share best practices, and develop a more skilled domestic workforce to fill critical labor gaps.

The Veterans Suicide Prevention and Care Enhancement Act of 2026 mandates annual suicide prevention training for community care providers participating in the VA program. It requires the VA to create and maintain a public "Preferred Provider List" of all trained providers to help veterans access specialized care. The Secretary must also report annually to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of this new provider list.

The Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026 aims to protect proprietary, closed-source Artificial Intelligence models owned by U.S. entities from theft by foreign adversaries. It establishes new legal restrictions and penalties targeting "model extraction attacks" used by designated "entities of concern" to replicate advanced AI capabilities. The bill mandates government assessments, public reporting, and grants the President authority to impose sanctions against those found violating these provisions.

The Semiconductor Technology Resilience, Integrity, and Defense Enhancement Act (STRIDE Act) aims to protect U.S. technological leadership by coordinating with allies to secure the global semiconductor supply chain against adversarial control, particularly from the Chinese Communist Party. The bill mandates the State Department to align export controls and establish trusted supplier networks with key semiconductor partners. It also outlines consequences, including enhanced export restrictions, for nations that fail to prevent technology transfer to countries of concern.

This bill significantly strengthens consumer control over personal financial data by limiting what financial institutions can collect and share, and granting customers the right to opt-out, view, or delete their information at any time. It also establishes federal law as the primary authority for financial data privacy, overriding most state-level protections. Furthermore, the legislation requires regulators to consider the unique compliance challenges faced by smaller financial institutions when creating new rules.

The Empowering Shareholders Act of 2026 establishes new rules for how investment advisers must vote proxies for passively managed funds, such as index funds. Advisers must choose to follow beneficial owner instructions, board recommendations, abstain, or mirror other shareholder votes for covered securities. This legislation provides a safe harbor from liability for advisers who follow these prescribed voting methods. The bill aims to clarify and standardize proxy voting responsibilities for large, passively managed investment vehicles.

The Protecting America’s Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act updates the Tree Assistance Program to provide more flexible support for growers impacted by natural disasters and pests. The bill expands eligibility criteria, streamlines the application process, and allows for greater flexibility in replanting strategies. These changes ensure that orchardists and nursery growers can recover more effectively and adapt their operations to changing environmental conditions.

The Congressional Office for International Leadership Accountability and Reform Act of 2026 reforms the charter and governance of the Congressional Office for International Leadership. This legislation establishes a new 12-member Board of Trustees, formalizes administrative and financial oversight, and updates the framework for managing international exchange programs for emerging global leaders.

The Chip Security Act mandates the installation of security mechanisms on advanced integrated circuit products before they are exported from the United States. These requirements aim to verify chip location, prevent diversion, and protect U.S. technological leadership. The Secretary of Commerce must also study and implement additional security features to enhance export control enforcement and national security.

The BRAVE Burma Act aims to increase accountability for the military regime in Burma through enhanced sanctions reporting. It requires the President to assess Burmese state-owned enterprises and entities involved in the jet fuel sector for potential sanctions. Furthermore, the Act directs the U.S. to oppose increases to Burma's shareholding in the International Monetary Fund while the State Administration Council is in power.

This bill proposes the repeal of conflict mineral disclosure requirements currently mandated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. If enacted, it would eliminate the legal obligation for companies to report on the sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected regions.

The Data Driven Diplomacy Act mandates that the Bureau of Global Public Affairs utilize public opinion research to better understand international cultural contexts and audience attitudes. By leveraging this data, the initiative aims to strategically inform and optimize the reach of U.S.-funded media outlets worldwide.

This bill designates Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an initial period of 18 months, beginning November 25, 2025. It establishes eligibility requirements for Burmese nationals already present in the U.S. and outlines conditions for emergency travel authorization.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the United States should commit to reducing the annual federal budget deficit to 3% of GDP or less. It calls for Congress and the President to adopt fiscal policies aimed at achieving this bipartisan target by the end of fiscal year 2030. The bill also mandates recommendations for enforcement mechanisms and requires budget analyses to show how legislation impacts progress toward this goal.

The Enhancing Bank Resolution Participation Act mandates a joint study by the OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve on the use of "shelf charters" and the "modified bidder qualification process" in bank failure resolutions. This study will examine how these regulatory tools affect competition, the Deposit Insurance Fund, and overall financial stability. The agencies must report their findings and recommendations for potential legislative or regulatory changes to Congress within one year.

This bill significantly restructures the State Department's public diplomacy efforts by establishing a new, high-level Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy to oversee all foreign communication strategy. It also creates two new subordinate positions: an Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs and an Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications. Finally, the legislation authorizes necessary appropriations for these new roles for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

The Stress Testing Accountability and Transparency Act mandates that the Federal Reserve establish clear, public rules for the models and assumptions used in financial stress tests. It requires the public disclosure of stress test scenarios at least 60 days in advance. Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits the Federal Reserve from conducting climate-related stress tests on bank holding companies or nonbank financial companies.

The Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026 ensures that essential Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees, including law enforcement and critical support staff, continue to receive pay and allowances during a government shutdown. This automatic funding remains active until a new budget is passed or until January 1, 2027. The goal is to maintain critical national security operations even without full appropriations.