Legislative Activity

The Protecting Kids from Creeps Act prohibits sex offenders from participating in surrogacy arrangements. This bill imposes severe criminal penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, for sex offenders, surrogacy agencies, and their employees who knowingly facilitate such agreements. Furthermore, convicted agencies lose tax-exempt status and eligibility for federal funding, and any resulting surrogacy agreements are void.

This resolution supports designating June as Family Month to recognize the traditional nuclear family as the foundation of a healthy society. It calls for a national rededication to the importance of marriage and family, asserting that children thrive best in a home with a married mother and father. The bill also explicitly states that the House of Representatives no longer recognizes Pride Month.

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.

This resolution expresses strong support for continuing efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse within Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs. It highlights the significant financial impact of improper payments and recognizes past enforcement actions aimed at protecting taxpayer dollars. The bill advocates for strengthened oversight, enhanced data-driven prevention methods, and coordinated enforcement to ensure the long-term sustainability of these vital safety net programs.

The "In God We Trust Act" mandates the prominent display of the national motto, "In God We Trust," on every federal public building. This requirement applies to all buildings owned or leased by the federal government within one year of the bill's enactment.

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.

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 prohibits the sale or importation of connected vehicles, hardware, or software originating from or controlled by designated "covered countries" (North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran). This measure aims to safeguard U.S. economic and national security against risks like espionage and cyber intrusion posed by foreign adversaries exploiting vehicle connectivity technology. The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with issuing regulations to enforce these bans, which begin phasing in starting in 2027, though waivers may be granted under specific national security conditions.

This resolution honors mothers and recognizes the significance of motherhood in raising the next generation, coinciding with Mother's Day. It affirms that mothers are, by definition, women, while also acknowledging the roles of stepmothers, adopted mothers, and single mothers. The bill expresses concern over recent challenges to the definition of "mother" and encourages the public to celebrate the women who bring life into the world.

This bill expresses support for designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week." It aims to celebrate the vital contributions of the nation's millions of small businesses and entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy. The resolution honors the hard work and achievements of small business owners and their employees across every community.

This bill seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to deduct loan interest payments made on certain recreational vehicles. It expands the definition of "qualified passenger vehicles" to include RVs, trailers, and campers used for temporary living quarters. This change would apply to debt incurred after December 31, 2025.

The PEAT Act of 2026 clarifies the classification of certain biologics under the Public Health Service Act. This legislation ensures that a biologic cannot be regulated solely based on the presence of a clinically inactive protein component. The bill aims to streamline regulatory requirements by focusing on active components.

This bill seeks to formally expunge the two impeachments of former President Donald J. Trump from December 2019 and January 2021. It asserts that the impeachments were flawed due to a lack of firsthand evidence and biased proceedings in the House of Representatives. By expunging them, the resolution treats the Articles of Impeachment as if they never passed the House.

The Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act revises federal energy efficiency standards for government buildings. This bill ensures that the use of fossil fuels will not automatically disqualify a federal building from receiving a green building certification. It also repeals outdated energy efficiency regulations and sets a deadline for the Secretary of Energy to issue updated rules.

The End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 institutes a three-year pause on new H-1B visa issuance while enacting sweeping reforms to the program, including eliminating dual intent and drastically increasing employer fees. The bill significantly restricts H-1B employment by setting a low annual cap, mandating high minimum wages, and prohibiting third-party staffing arrangements. Furthermore, it eliminates dependent visas for H nonimmigrants, bars federal employment of visa holders, and severely restricts nonimmigrants from adjusting status or changing visa classifications while in the U.S.

The Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act significantly narrows the federal beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. This legislation limits reporting obligations exclusively to foreign individuals and foreign-connected companies. Furthermore, it mandates the deletion of all previously collected data pertaining to domestic persons and entities.

This bill significantly tightens U.S. immigration and naturalization laws by expanding grounds for denial of entry, deportation, and citizenship revocation. It specifically targets individuals affiliated with or advocating for communism, socialism, Chinese communism, Marxism, or Islamic fundamentalism. The legislation broadens definitions of these ideologies and removes judicial review for related determinations.

This bill, the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 2026, repeals the Retirement Earnings Test. This action eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits for beneficiaries under full retirement age who continue to work and earn above a certain threshold. The law takes effect for taxable years ending after December 31, 2026.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee. The building will now be known as the Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building. This designation ensures all official references to the facility reflect the new name.

The Save Struggling Hospitals Act codifies the Medicare low-wage index hospital policy to provide financial support to facilities in lower-wage areas. By increasing the area wage index for hospitals in the bottom 25th percentile, the bill aims to stabilize funding while ensuring budget neutrality. Crucially, these adjustments are protected by safeguards that prevent significant wage index decreases for other hospitals.

The End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 prohibits the TSA from providing Members of Congress with expedited security screening or preferential access based on their official position. The bill further mandates that Members of Congress be ineligible for Trusted Traveler Programs, such as TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, ensuring they are subject to the same standard security procedures as the general public.