Legislative Activity

This bill renames the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, to honor Barbara L. Cubin. The newly named center will be known as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center". The bill also directs that any law, regulation, map, record, or other official paper of the United States refer to the center as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".

This resolution exercises congressional disapproval of an EPA rule that granted California a waiver to enforce its own greenhouse gas emission standards for motor vehicles. By nullifying this decision, the bill seeks to invalidate the EPA's authorization of California’s independent vehicle emission regulations.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that parents need clear, accurate, and useful information about video programming content across all platforms to make informed decisions for their children. It calls on the FCC to modernize the current ratings system to ensure consistency, specificity, and transparency across broadcast, cable, and streaming services. The bill emphasizes that any updated system must include meaningful input from parents and public advocates, not just industry representatives.

The Preventing AI Censorship Act establishes a private right of action allowing U.S. citizens to sue federal employees who violate First Amendment rights through actions related to artificial intelligence. This includes coercing AI providers to suppress viewpoints or directly interfering with an individual's lawful use of AI based on protected expression. The bill aims to prevent government censorship in the development and use of artificial intelligence technologies.

This bill amends the Administrative Procedure Act to require federal courts to conduct a **de novo trial of the facts** when reviewing agency actions that seek to impose a sanction. This means judges must independently review and decide all relevant factual questions, rather than deferring to the agency's factual findings. Consequently, agency actions imposing sanctions can be overturned if the underlying facts are not adequately supported, even if formal procedures were followed.

This bill amends the Administrative Procedure Act to allow courts to set aside federal agency decisions if the supporting evidence is not based on reliable scientific principles and methods. It grants judges the authority to review and reject agency actions based on the scientific soundness of the evidence used.

This bill, the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026, prohibits federal and state courts from hearing lawsuits seeking damages or relief against energy companies for harms related to climate change. It voids existing state laws that impose liability on energy businesses for climate-related issues, asserting that the regulation of emissions falls under exclusive federal jurisdiction. The Act aims to protect the energy industry from litigation and ensure affordable, reliable energy.

The Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026 establishes a task force to evaluate the use of AI-driven speech-to-text and transcription technologies within the U.S. judicial system. This body will assess the impact of these tools on court record accuracy, cybersecurity, and constitutional rights. Ultimately, the task force will provide Congress with comprehensive recommendations to ensure that the integration of these technologies maintains the integrity of legal proceedings.

This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to establish a mandatory 10-year installment plan for coal lease bonus payments. Under this system, winning bidders must pay their total bonus in ten equal annual installments, with the first payment due at the time of the bid submission.

This bill expands the leasing authority for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. It allows the tribe to lease its trust lands for up to 99 years not only to the U.S. or the State of Washington, but also to any other federally recognized Indian tribe.

This bill seeks to nullify the 2001 "Roadless Area Conservation" rule, effectively removing existing federal restrictions on road construction within National Forest System lands. It mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture construct new roads to facilitate forest restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, and improved watershed health. All such construction projects would remain subject to existing environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act.

The Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act aims to combat "chameleon carriers" who evade safety regulations and enforcement actions. It mandates a GAO study on the prevalence and impact of these carriers and requires the FMCSA to develop an advanced automated tool to detect them during the DOT registration process. The bill ensures human oversight remains in final registration decisions and establishes reporting requirements on the tool's effectiveness.

The Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025 amends federal law to explicitly make national grasslands eligible for grazing leases and permits. This is achieved by updating terminology within the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to include these lands under existing grazing authorization structures. The act clarifies eligibility without altering other existing laws governing these lands.

The Domestic Opportunities for Resource Exploration (Domestic ORE) Act establishes a streamlined notice process for mineral exploration activities on public lands that disturb 25 acres or less. Operators must submit a notice to the relevant Secretary 15 days prior to starting work. The activity can proceed if the notice is complete, the acreage limit is met, and adequate financial assurance is provided.

This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to revoke the tax-exempt status of any organization that provides or funds abortions. This revocation would apply unless the abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother or results from rape or incest. Organizations that lose this status would also no longer be eligible for tax-deductible charitable contributions.

The Parental Rights Relief Act amends federal education privacy laws, specifically FERPA and PPRA, to strengthen parental rights. This legislation establishes a dedicated review process within the Department of Education for handling related complaints within 90 days. Crucially, it grants parents the right to file a direct civil lawsuit against schools for violations of these privacy acts.

This bill, the "Sunset To Reform Section 230 Act," establishes a sunset provision for Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. This means that Section 230 will automatically expire at the end of 2026 unless Congress acts to reform or reauthorize it before that date.

The Responsible Opportunity for Under-21 Trucking Engagement (ROUTE) Act creates a limited exception allowing eligible drivers aged 18 to 20, who already hold an intrastate CDL, to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. This operation is strictly confined to a 150 air-mile radius of their normal reporting location. The bill mandates specific rest and duty hour requirements for these younger drivers.

This bill expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management concerning the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure ensures that the BLM's submitted rule will have no legal force or effect.

This bill prevents the District of Columbia from forcing its courts and administrative tribunals to automatically defer to the Mayor's interpretation of local laws and regulations. It ensures that tribunals have the authority to independently review and interpret statutes and regulations. The legislation also repeals the Review of Agency Action Clarification Amendment Act of 2025, restoring prior legal standards.