Legislative Activity

This bill strengthens U.S. access to critical minerals by authorizing international partnerships and agreements to build secure, transparent supply chains with allies. It establishes Energy Security Compacts to diversify energy and mineral sources while protecting American jobs and the environment. Finally, the legislation creates new leadership roles and exchange programs at the State Department to build a skilled domestic mining workforce and counter foreign leverage over essential resources.

The Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026 aims to protect critical access hospital (CAH) status for facilities that might otherwise lose it due to new or improved roadways. Specifically, it ensures that a CAH retains its designation if it only fails the distance requirement because of a transportation infrastructure improvement completed after the hospital was initially designated. This prevents necessary roadwork from inadvertently jeopardizing essential rural healthcare access.

This bill expresses support for designating June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." The designations aim to honor the nearly 47,000 people killed by gunfire each year and raise public awareness about the devastating impact of gun violence. The resolution encourages the public to wear orange on that day and focus on community efforts to promote gun safety.

The Precious Metals Parity Act amends tax law to allow Regulated Investment Companies (RICs), such as mutual funds, to include income derived from certain physical precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as qualifying income. This change expands the types of assets that RICs can hold while maintaining their favorable tax status.

This act officially establishes the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum and designates its location on the National Mall, requiring the transfer of land jurisdiction to the Smithsonian Institution. The museum is mandated to preserve and present the history and achievements of biological women in the United States. Furthermore, the legislation requires that exhibits and programs reflect diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences of women, as guided by a broad array of knowledgeable sources.

The Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act prohibits the use of any federal funds, including those from the Judgment Fund, to pay claims submitted to the Anti-Weaponization Fund. This measure ensures taxpayer money is not used to cover payments from the fund established by the Department of Justice.

This Act prohibits a sitting President from filing civil lawsuits against the United States. It also voids the settlement agreement in the specific case of *Trump v. Internal Revenue Service*. Furthermore, the bill bans the use of federal funds to establish any compensation fund to settle civil actions brought by a President or former President against the U.S.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative gold and silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins will honor the victims, first responders, and survivors, with designs selected in consultation with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. All surcharges from the sale of these coins will be paid directly to the Memorial and Museum to support its operations and maintenance.

This Act prohibits the use of federal funds for specific settlement payments, including those related to the *Trump, et al. v. IRS, et al.* case. It places new restrictions on the Judgment Fund, barring payments to high-ranking officials, their relatives, and certain entities for specific types of claims. The bill also establishes strict reporting and notification requirements for large government compromise settlements.

The CARE for RPA Crews Act mandates the military departments to establish a combat status identifier for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) crews who conduct combat operations. This new identifier must be equivalent in merit to existing combat status identifiers. The goal is to formally recognize the service of RPA crews engaged in combat.

The Digital Asset PARITY Act aims to modernize the tax code for digital assets by simplifying the treatment of stablecoin transactions and clarifying rules for trading, lending, and staking. It extends existing tax concepts like wash sales and constructive sales to digital assets and establishes new rules for income recognition from validation activities like mining or staking. The bill also mandates a study on potential relief for small consumer digital asset transactions.

The SLUSH FUND Act of 2026 imposes a 100% tax on certain settlement payments received by former Presidents, their families, and related entities from funds originating from civil actions against the United States. This new tax is treated separately from standard income tax and cannot be deducted. The Act also mandates strict reporting requirements for those making these payments, with penalties for non-compliance.

The IMPACT to Save Moms Act establishes a demonstration project for states to test alternative payment models for maternity care within Medicaid and CHIP programs. This project aims to improve maternal health outcomes, particularly for high-risk groups, by considering factors like risk stratification and social determinants of health. The Secretary of HHS must evaluate the project's impact and report recommendations to Congress on potential national expansion.

The Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026 significantly updates overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It establishes a phased-in, rising minimum salary threshold for executive, administrative, and professional employees to qualify for overtime exemption, eventually tying it to national earnings data. Additionally, the bill tightens the "duties test," reducing the amount of non-exempt work an employee can perform while remaining exempt from overtime pay. These changes aim to restore overtime eligibility to more salaried workers.

The Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act aims to strengthen consumer protections for service members under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This bill mandates improved financial literacy training focusing on SCRA interest rate caps and requires specific notifications of these benefits upon entry or mobilization to active duty. Additionally, it ensures financial institutions must retroactively apply maximum interest rates to pre-service debts from the start of active duty and expand those protections to all debts held by the creditor.

The Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes during public health emergencies. It authorizes significant funding for enhanced data collection, surveillance, and research across various CDC programs. Furthermore, the bill mandates public data disclosure, requires public health communication campaigns, and establishes a task force to develop federal recommendations for ensuring safe, respectful, and equitable maternity care during crises.

The Moms Matter Act establishes two grant programs to improve maternal mental health. The first program funds initiatives to expand mental health and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum individuals, prioritizing high-risk populations. The second program provides grants to grow and diversify the workforce of mental and behavioral health providers specializing in maternal health.

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 resolution demands the President provide the House of Representatives with specific records concerning the alleged unauthorized copying and sharing of sensitive Social Security Administration data (like NUMIDENT and death information) by an individual associated with the Department of Government Efficiency. It also seeks documents related to any reported expectations of a presidential pardon concerning these actions. The requested materials must be delivered within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.

The Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to address how climate change risks, like extreme heat and pollution, harm maternal and infant health. The bill establishes grant programs to support local efforts and education, and mandates research and strategies to identify high-risk zones for pregnant individuals and young children. Its goal is to reduce adverse outcomes such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and maternal mortality linked to climate change.