Legislative Activity

This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of Missouri law enforcement officers, specifically memorializing those lost in the line of duty. It establishes February 23 as "Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Day" to recognize their daily heroism and express condolences to the families of the fallen. Furthermore, the bill reaffirms support for police officers nationwide while condemning all acts of violence against them.

The Homes for American Families Act seeks to increase housing affordability by prohibiting large financial entities, such as investment firms and insurance companies, from purchasing single-family homes and residential properties. By classifying these acquisitions as antitrust violations, the bill aims to prevent institutional investors from monopolizing local housing markets. The legislation also directs the Department of Justice to prioritize enforcement against anticompetitive practices like price-fixing and coordinated vacancy strategies.

The GRID Act mandates that new large data centers (20+ MW) must secure all power, including backup, from sources completely separate from the electric grid. Existing grid-connected data centers have a 10-year transition period to obtain a "Zero Rate Effect Certificate" from the Secretary of Energy, proving they do not increase customer electricity rates. The Act also establishes public reporting requirements for utility usage, property acquisitions, and agreements related to utility service for these large data centers.

The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act establishes a grant program to help rural hospitals improve their cybersecurity defenses through technology upgrades, training, and professional services. The bill also mandates the creation of a comprehensive cybersecurity workforce development strategy tailored for rural healthcare settings. Furthermore, it requires the development and distribution of free instructional materials to train hospital staff on fundamental cybersecurity practices. Implementation of this Act must utilize existing appropriated funds.

This bill establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Program Fraud to independently audit and investigate federal child assistance programs for waste, fraud, and abuse. The Inspector General, appointed by the President, will oversee these activities and report findings quarterly to Congress and the public. The office is authorized funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 before terminating in September 2027.

This Act establishes the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park in New York to preserve the stories of WWII refugees. It also designates the America's National Churchill Museum in Missouri as a National Historic Landmark. Furthermore, the bill mandates a study to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating the Churchill Museum into the National Park System.

The Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2025 mandates comprehensive verification and in-person vetting for all individuals evacuated from Afghanistan. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a detailed database for each individual and submit regular compliance reports to Congress. Furthermore, this legislation restricts access to certain federal benefits and unemployment compensation until the required vetting process is successfully completed.

This Act mandates that covered entities must quarterly disclose detailed job impacts—including layoffs, hires, and retraining—resulting from the integration of Artificial Intelligence to the Secretary of Labor. The Department of Labor will then publish quarterly reports summarizing these national AI-related employment trends. The bill also directs the Secretary to establish regulations for applying these reporting requirements to certain non-publicly-traded companies.

The Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue (GUARD) Act establishes federal requirements for companies providing artificial intelligence chatbots to U.S. users. It mandates age verification for all users and prohibits minors from accessing specialized "AI Companions." Furthermore, the bill creates criminal penalties for developing chatbots that solicit minors into sexually explicit conduct or promote violence, and requires covered entities to ensure chatbots clearly disclose they are not human.

The Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025 authorizes a one-time payment of \$20 billion to eligible agricultural producers. These funds are intended to help cover losses in revenue, quality, or production affecting covered commodities, specialty crops, livestock, or poultry. Payments will be sourced from qualifying tariff proceeds deposited into the Treasury. The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with distributing these payments within 90 days of the Act becoming law.

The Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025 ensures that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue without interruption, even if Congress fails to pass the Department of Agriculture's budget for fiscal year 2026. This legislation authorizes automatic funding from the Treasury to maintain payments and cover any retroactive benefits missed due to the delay. This temporary funding mechanism remains active until the regular fiscal year 2026 appropriations are officially enacted.

The Fund Farm Programs Act of 2025 ensures continuous operation of essential Department of Agriculture services, particularly the Farm Service Agency, even if the full budget for fiscal year 2026 is delayed. This legislation automatically provides necessary funding to prevent interruptions in critical farmer assistance, including loan processing. It also retroactively covers services missed due to funding lapses between September 30, 2025, and the bill's enactment. This automatic funding ceases once the official 2026 Agriculture appropriations bill is signed into law.

This Act prohibits health plans offered through the American Health Benefits Exchanges from covering abortion or gender-transition procedures for minors. Coverage for abortion is only permitted in cases of life endangerment, rape, or incest. The legislation broadly defines gender-transition procedures, with limited exceptions for individuals born with ambiguous biological characteristics. These changes will take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

The Artificial Intelligence Risk Evaluation Act of 2025 establishes a mandatory program within the Department of Energy to rigorously test advanced AI systems for potential risks, including loss of control and security threats. Developers of these powerful systems must share code and training data to participate, or face substantial daily fines and be barred from deployment. The resulting data will inform Congress on evidence-based standards and a permanent federal oversight framework for managing evolving AI dangers.

The In God We Trust Act mandates the prominent display of the national motto, "In God We Trust," on all public federal buildings. This requirement falls to the Administrator of General Services, who must ensure compliance within one year of the Act's enactment.

This bill, the PELOSI Act, prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses from owning or trading most individual stocks and similar investments while in office. Members must divest prohibited assets within 180 days of taking office or the law's enactment. Violations result in disgorgement of profits and potential civil fines assessed by ethics committees, whose compliance certifications must be made public.

The American Worker Rebate Act of 2025 establishes a new tax credit designed to return revenue collected from tariffs directly to working individuals. This credit is calculated based on a base amount (the greater of $600 or a per-person share of total tariff revenue) plus an additional amount for qualifying children. Eligible individuals may receive advance refund payments based on their expected 2025 credit amount.

This resolution condemns the widespread persecution and discrimination faced by Christians in numerous Muslim-majority countries, citing specific examples of violence and severe restrictions. It strongly encourages the President to make the protection of these persecuted Christian communities a central priority in all United States foreign policy. The bill urges the use of diplomatic tools to advocate for religious freedom for Christians globally.

The AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act establishes a federal right for individuals to sue entities that misuse their "covered data" without explicit, prior consent. This legislation defines key terms related to AI systems and personal information, setting a minimum standard of protection that does not override stronger existing state laws. Successful plaintiffs can recover actual damages, treble profits, or a minimum of \$1,000, and any pre-dispute arbitration clauses related to claims under this Act are void.

The Protect Medicaid and Rural Hospitals Act repeals previous changes to state authority regarding Medicaid provider taxes and directed payments. The bill also significantly increases funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program by dedicating $\$10$ billion annually for five fiscal years. This legislation aims to restore prior Medicaid rules while bolstering financial support for rural healthcare initiatives.