Legislative Activity

The Transportation for Reentry Act requires federally funded transit agencies to provide one year of free public transportation to individuals recently released from prison. By removing barriers to reliable travel, this program aims to support successful community reintegration, improve access to essential services, and reduce recidivism rates. The bill provides federal funding and administrative support to help transit agencies implement and manage these reentry services.

This resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House to initiate or join a federal lawsuit to compel the President and executive branch officials to comply with their constitutional and legal obligations. Specifically, the litigation addresses the President’s failure to adhere to the War Powers Resolution regarding unauthorized military hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The measure further directs the House Office of the General Counsel to represent the chamber in these legal proceedings.

The Right to IVF Act of 2026 establishes a nationwide statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) while prohibiting states from imposing restrictive barriers. The bill further expands family-building support by mandating comprehensive fertility coverage across private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and federal employee health plans. Additionally, it guarantees expanded access to fertility services and preservation for military service members and veterans.

The Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act strengthens existing laws to prevent foreign influence in American elections. It expands the ban on foreign contributions to include domestic companies with significant foreign ownership or control and mandates strict certification requirements for corporate political action committees. These measures ensure that foreign entities cannot influence federal, state, or local elections through direct spending, ballot initiatives, or Super PACs.

The Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026 mandates that all state Medicaid programs provide comprehensive dental and oral health coverage for adults beginning January 1, 2027. To support this transition, the bill provides three years of 100% federal funding for these core services and establishes new national quality and equity reporting standards. Additionally, the legislation requires federal outreach programs to improve access to care and mandates a comprehensive report on the state of adult oral health in the United States.

This resolution recognizes July 21, 2026, as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day to highlight the persistent and significant wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men. It calls attention to the systemic racial and gender-based barriers contributing to this disparity and reaffirms a commitment to achieving true pay equity.

The Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026 establishes essential transparency and due process protections for third-party sellers on dominant online marketplaces. The legislation limits the arbitrary withholding of funds and inventory, mandates clear communication regarding policy changes, and requires platforms to provide evidence when penalizing sellers. Additionally, it empowers the FTC, state attorneys general, and individual sellers to enforce these fair-trading standards through legal action.

The No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 amends the Clean Air Act to require explicit Congressional approval before the President or federal agencies can grant exemptions from air pollution, vehicle fleet, or ozone-depleting substance regulations. The bill establishes a formal joint resolution process for these approvals and empowers citizens to sue if exemptions are utilized without legislative authorization. Additionally, the legislation repeals existing provisions that allowed for compliance schedule exemptions regarding hazardous air pollutants.

The AADAPT Act expands access to specialized dementia care by authorizing grants for public and nonprofit health centers to integrate these services into their programs. Additionally, the bill extends federal funding authorization through 2031 to ensure the continued growth and sustainability of these critical health outcomes.

The Stop CHEATERS Act provides significant multi-year funding to the IRS to modernize its technology, improve taxpayer services, and strengthen tax enforcement. The bill specifically mandates that the agency prioritize auditing high-income individuals and large corporations to close the tax gap. Additionally, it requires regular reporting to Congress to ensure accountability and progress in these enforcement efforts.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ratify the Rome Statute and become a full member of the International Criminal Court. It advocates for lifting existing sanctions against Court personnel and encourages the U.S. to leverage its influence to promote global participation in the institution.

The FACT Pilot Program Act establishes a five-year federal grant program to expand Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) teams, which provide intensive, multidisciplinary support to individuals with serious mental illness involved in the criminal justice system. In addition to funding existing programs, the bill mandates a comprehensive national study to evaluate program effectiveness, establish performance metrics, and develop a framework for scaling these services nationwide.

This resolution designates July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor the essential, high-risk work performed by these skilled professionals. It pays tribute to the lineworkers who provide critical service during emergencies and recognizes those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States by reaffirming the nation’s foundational commitment to the separation of church and state. It highlights the historical and constitutional precedents that protect religious freedom, pluralism, and secular governance. Ultimately, the bill asserts that government power must remain neutral and free from the imposition of specific religious beliefs.

This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days, utilizing authority under the War Powers Resolution. It explicitly clarifies that this action does not authorize the use of military force or limit security cooperation with Lebanese forces or the protection of diplomatic facilities.

The Save MEDICARE Act of 2026 aims to increase transparency and accountability within the Medicare Advantage program by reforming payment methodologies, tightening oversight of diagnosis coding, and accelerating audit processes. The bill also enhances the Department of Veterans Affairs' ability to recover healthcare costs from private insurers and empowers states to enforce federal requirements for Medicare Advantage plans. These measures are designed to ensure more accurate payments, reduce deceptive practices, and protect resources for all Medicare enrollees.

This bill, the Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026, prohibits data brokers from selling or transferring sensitive health and location data about individuals. It grants enforcement authority to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general, and private citizens. The FTC is tasked with issuing necessary regulations to implement these protections.

This bill, the Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act, aims to prevent the executive branch from indefinitely or broadly suspending the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. It reaffirms that only Congress can halt the entire program, while allowing for narrowly tailored, temporary, or country-specific restrictions under strict transparency and notification requirements. The Act protects eligible visa selectees from losing their opportunities due to unexplained administrative pauses.

This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to refugee protection both domestically and globally, condemning recent policy actions that suspended refugee admissions. It calls for the immediate restoration of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and stronger support for displaced persons worldwide. The bill emphasizes the legal, moral, and economic benefits of robust refugee resettlement policies.

The Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 aims to redirect funding by eliminating federal tax incentives for private school scholarships. Specifically, it repeals the tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations and removes the income exclusion for certain scholarship amounts received. These changes are set to take effect starting in 2027.