Legislative Activity

This resolution commemorates the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed during the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan. It formally condemns the Biden-Harris administration for its handling of the withdrawal, citing failures in planning, security, and accountability. The measure denounces the administration's decisions as a dereliction of duty that compromised national security and abandoned American allies.

The DEMAND Act of 2026 mandates that the Department of Defense incorporate projected foreign military sales into its industrial base planning and munitions production strategies. By integrating these international demands, the bill aims to stabilize the defense supply chain, incentivize capital investment, and expand overall production capacity for critical defense articles.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 15642 Sand Canyon Avenue in Irvine, California, as the "Mary Kageyama Nomura Post Office Building."

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building." All official federal references to this facility will be updated to reflect this new name.

The Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026 prohibits the United States from providing any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). While it bars direct funding to the agency, the bill allows for humanitarian aid to be delivered through alternative organizations, provided they are certified to be free of ties to terrorism, violence, or antisemitism.

The Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act creates a limited antitrust exemption to allow non-federal entities to collaborate on critical artificial intelligence security matters. This legislation enables companies to share information and coordinate efforts to mitigate national security risks, such as the weaponization or unauthorized access of AI systems. While facilitating these security partnerships, the Act maintains strict safeguards to prevent anti-competitive behavior and grants the Attorney General authority to intervene if collaborations threaten market integrity or fail to improve security.

The National Security Interstate Pipeline Act establishes an expedited federal approval process for oil and natural gas pipelines designated by the President as essential to national security. The bill streamlines permitting by granting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission exclusive authority, imposing strict deadlines for agency reviews, and preempting state and local regulations. Additionally, it authorizes the use of eminent domain for project development and allows the President to waive certain environmental laws to prevent project delays.

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic." This renaming honors the legacy of Pat Tillman, a San Jose native and former NFL player who left his professional career to serve as an Army Ranger and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and processors from assigning specific merchant category codes to firearms retailers. This legislation aims to protect consumer privacy by preventing the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases through specialized financial classification. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing these provisions and reporting annually on compliance.

The "Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act" mandates that the Secretary of State develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to dismantle the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The bill requires a structured transition plan to transfer UNRWA’s humanitarian services to alternative entities, ensuring continued aid while prioritizing transparency, accountability, and neutrality.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the "Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building." All official references to this facility will be updated to reflect this new name.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office." All official references to this location will henceforth bear this name.

The American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026 aims to secure U.S. drone supply chains by requiring law enforcement agencies to phase out drones from covered foreign countries to remain eligible for federal grants. The bill establishes a buyback program for existing foreign-sourced drones and funds new grants for agencies to purchase secure, non-foreign drones. Furthermore, it authorizes significant funding to boost domestic U.S. manufacturing facilities capable of producing defense-adaptable unmanned aircraft systems.

This bill, the Great American Outdoors Act 250, significantly reforms and renames the existing public lands restoration fund to the America’s Legacy Restoration Fund. It secures dedicated funding streams, primarily from energy revenues and new fees on foreign visitors, to address critical deferred maintenance across the National Park Service, Forest Service, and other public land agencies. The legislation establishes strict spending priorities for infrastructure repair while also creating pilot programs for enhancing outdoor recreation and sportsmen's access. Finally, it mandates increased transparency and accountability through standardized metrics and public reporting on all funded projects.

This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election in 1996, commending its successful transition to a robust democracy. It expresses strong support for Taiwan in preserving its democratic institutions against external pressure. The resolution reaffirms the enduring U.S. commitment to the U.S.-Taiwan relationship as established by existing policy frameworks.

The TSP Modernization Act facilitates the electronic transfer of funds from Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts to qualified retirement plans. This change will take effect one year after the bill is enacted, allowing participants to move their savings more efficiently. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is responsible for implementing this new electronic transfer process.

The Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026 restricts the issuance and enforcement of U.S. patents for individuals or entities linked to the Chinese military-industrial complex or surveillance activities. This bill prevents specified high-risk persons from receiving new patents or enforcing existing ones, though the President retains narrow authority to waive these restrictions for national security reasons. The legislation aims to safeguard U.S. technological innovation from entities posing a threat to national security.

The Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026 formally expands the mission of the Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords to include Central Asia and the Caucasus. This legislation directs the Envoy to promote normalization and integration efforts in these strategically important regions, aligning with U.S. national security and economic interests. The Act utilizes existing authorities and funding to carry out these expanded duties.

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act aims to shield manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products from civil lawsuits related to silica dust exposure. This bill prohibits filing new lawsuits, and mandates the dismissal of existing ones, when injuries allegedly result from unsafe cutting or installation practices by third-party fabricators. The intent is to protect commerce by preventing liability for actions outside the manufacturer's control where safety standards already exist for installers.

This Act authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Robert Lodge for his valorous actions while serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam War on May 10, 1972. The legislation specifically waives any existing time limits that would otherwise prevent the posthumous presentation of the award.