Legislative Activity

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It asserts Congress's constitutional authority to declare war while ensuring the U.S. retains the ability to defend its personnel, allies, and interests. The bill mandates this withdrawal unless Congress provides explicit authorization for the continued use of military force.

The Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act establishes new training requirements to ensure school principals and leaders are better equipped to oversee prekindergarten programs. By integrating early childhood development and instructional leadership into preparation programs, the bill aims to improve the quality of support provided to teachers and students from birth through age eight.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule concerning "Fair Credit Reporting; File Disclosure." By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this action prevents the CFPB's recently submitted rule from taking effect. Consequently, the specified rule will have no legal force or implementation.

This joint resolution disapproves the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule concerning time-barred debt under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Regulation F). By disapproving the rule, Congress renders it legally void and without effect.

The American Civics Renewal Act establishes a bipartisan commission tasked with strengthening civic education across the United States. The Commission will evaluate current educational programs, develop a national civics curriculum, and provide grants to support history and government instruction in schools and communities.

The Congressional Civics Challenge Act establishes a national academic competition for middle and high school students to promote civic engagement, media literacy, and a deeper understanding of American government. Modeled after existing Congressional student challenges, this initiative aims to revitalize civic education through both a Department of Education-led program and an annual Senate-run competition.

The American Stories Act expands the mandates of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities to support media projects focused on civics and the U.S. Constitution. This legislation enables the use of film, radio, and video to broaden public understanding of American governance and history.

The National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2026 establishes a dedicated Senior Investor Taskforce within the SEC to identify challenges, improve regulations, and protect investors over the age of 65 from financial exploitation. Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive GAO study to analyze the economic impact, frequency, and risk factors associated with the financial exploitation of senior citizens. This initiative aims to enhance oversight and coordination to better safeguard the financial well-being of older Americans.

The "Every Student is a Citizen Act" amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to provide $40 million in annual funding for enhanced American history and civics education. This legislation expands support for hands-on learning opportunities, including mock elections, media literacy programs, community service, and civic engagement activities. By broadening the scope of well-rounded educational opportunities, the bill aims to better prepare students for active and informed participation in democracy.

The Open Books, Open Doors Act establishes a competitive grant program to increase access to books and evidence-based literacy resources for children and young adults living in "book deserts." By providing funding to schools, libraries, and community organizations, the bill aims to improve literacy rates, support family reading activities, and address the educational gaps caused by a lack of access to reading materials. The initiative also creates a federal clearinghouse to share best practices and promotes interagency collaboration to ensure long-term literacy success.

The ICE Funding Accountability Act restricts the use of specific federal funds by prohibiting their application toward the hiring, recruitment, or salary payments of new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel. The bill aims to limit the expansion of these agencies by barring the use of designated appropriations for new staff onboarding or retention incentives.

The Private Detention Accountability Act increases oversight of immigration detention facilities by requiring the Director of ICE to submit detailed audit reports to Congress regarding facility conditions and corrective actions. Furthermore, the bill restricts the placement of new detainees in facilities until they have successfully passed an audit and addressed all identified deficiencies.

The End Warehouse Detention Act prohibits the use of specific federal funds for the purchase, operation, or maintenance of warehouses as immigration detention facilities. This legislation ensures that government resources cannot be utilized to repurpose warehouse spaces for the detention of noncitizens by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

This bill establishes the NASA Talent Exchange Program, allowing for the temporary assignment of NASA employees to private companies and vice versa. The program aims to foster collaboration and share expertise between the public and private sectors for up to four years. Strict agreements are required to protect government interests, including commitments from NASA employees regarding their post-assignment service. The Administrator must also report annually on the program's activities and impact.

The NIH Clinical Trial Integrity Act establishes new requirements for diversity in clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), mandating specific recruitment and retention plans based on patient demographics. It also directs a study to eliminate cost barriers for participants and authorizes a national public awareness campaign to increase participation from underrepresented groups. This legislation aims to ensure that clinical trial results are applicable to the diverse populations affected by the diseases being studied.

This bill, the PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act, amends the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. It removes the requirement that borrowers must be currently employed in public service when they apply for or receive loan forgiveness. The act only requires that borrowers have completed the necessary period of full-time public service employment.

This bill aims to modernize federal hiring by establishing dedicated technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent teams within agencies and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). These teams will improve competitive service hiring practices for critical tech roles by developing better examinations and facilitating expert-driven assessments. The legislation also creates a platform for sharing and customizing these technical assessments across the government to streamline recruitment.

The Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act establishes a \$525 burial plot allowance through the Department of Veterans Affairs for the spouses and children of eligible veterans buried in state-owned cemeteries. This provision ensures financial support for families when they choose burial plots in state or local cemeteries rather than national cemeteries. The allowance amount will be subject to future adjustments.

The UNLOCK Housing Act aims to increase the supply of affordable housing by allowing local governments and tribes to use federal funds for the direct construction of new residential housing for low- and moderate-income persons. This amendment to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 expands the eligible uses of these funds. The legislation permits this construction activity with or without the involvement of nonprofit organizations.

The Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act imposes strict new financial restrictions on covered officials across the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches, including mandatory divestment of "covered investments" like stocks and digital assets within 90 days. Furthermore, the bill bans nearly all outside earned income and service on corporate boards for Members of Congress. Finally, it institutes significantly harsher lobbying restrictions, including a lifetime ban for former Members of Congress lobbying high-ranking officials or foreign entities.