Legislative Activity

The **Making Ownership Viable for Everyone (MOVE) Act** aims to increase housing flexibility by requiring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to support portable mortgages. This legislation allows homeowners to transfer their existing mortgage interest rates and terms to a new property, making it easier for families to move without losing favorable financing.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opposition to redesignating the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area as a national park and preserve. It advocates for maintaining the current designation to protect existing recreational access, preserve local partnerships, and prevent economic strain on surrounding communities.

The Medicare Premiums Reduction Act of 2026 aims to lower costs for beneficiaries by adjusting the income thresholds for Medicare Part B surcharges. Starting in 2027, the legislation raises the income level that triggers the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) from $85,000 to $171,000. These changes provide relief for higher-income seniors by modernizing how premium surcharges are calculated and applied.

The Mental Health Parity Enforcement and Funding Act strengthens the enforcement of mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements by authorizing the Department of Labor to impose civil monetary penalties on plan administrators and insurance issuers for non-compliance. The bill also removes existing procedural barriers to enforcement and provides $30 million in annual funding through 2031 to support the Employee Benefits Security Administration in overseeing these standards.

The LIFT AI Act aims to prepare K-12 educators and students for an AI-literate future by fostering national understanding of Artificial Intelligence. It authorizes the National Science Foundation Director to award grants for developing K-12 AI literacy curricula, teacher training, and responsible use guidelines. The goal is to ensure students gain the necessary skills to critically use, understand, and contribute to the evolving world of AI technology.

The PREEMPT Act aims to improve the early detection and management of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication. This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to Medicaid and CHIP programs on best practices for screening and covering advanced biomarker tests for early detection. The goal is to enhance health outcomes for pregnant individuals covered by these programs by promoting evidence-based testing.

The Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025 establishes a \$100,000 cap on the total educational assistance the VA will pay for flight training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill at public colleges and universities. This maximum benefit amount will automatically increase annually based on the Consumer Price Index to keep pace with inflation. This new limitation applies only to veterans beginning flight training programs on or after August 1, 2026.

This bill, the "Stop Stealing our Chips Act," establishes a new whistleblower incentive and protection program within the Department of Commerce. It rewards individuals who provide original information leading to successful enforcement actions against violations of U.S. export control laws, particularly concerning advanced AI chips. The legislation also prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers who report these violations.

The RESCUE Act establishes a U.S. policy to end reliance on Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, due to the war in Ukraine. It mandates sanctions against Rosatom and foreign entities dealing with it, while requiring the President to develop a strategy to decouple the U.S. from Russian nuclear energy. The bill also requires a report assessing the impact of the existing U.S.-Russia nuclear cooperation agreement.

This bill officially designates November 7th of each year as Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about this rare genetic disorder affecting the bone marrow, pancreas, and skeleton. By promoting understanding, the bill encourages support for those affected and advocates for increased research into treatments for Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome.

This bill directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to study and report on administrative barriers to the timely review of broadband land use authorizations on public and national forest lands. The required report must detail identified roadblocks, potential regulatory revisions, and a staffing plan to speed up these crucial infrastructure reviews. The goal is to streamline the permitting process for deploying broadband communications facilities.

This bill, the "Local Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026," establishes a federal grant program administered by the Department of Homeland Security. The program is designed to financially assist municipalities that host or are developing ICE processing or detention facilities. Grants will cover unrealized property tax revenue and public utility expenses associated with these facilities for up to five years, with potential for renewal.

The Make American Housing Affordable (MAHA) Act of 2026 introduces a new, partially refundable $5,000 Housing Affordability Tax Credit for eligible first-time homebuyers. This credit is designed to assist individuals purchasing a principal residence. The benefit is subject to an income-based phaseout, fully disappearing for individuals with a modified adjusted gross income of $300,000 or more.

The Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026 establishes new federal fire suppression standards for college and university dormitories. It mandates that institutions develop a compliance assessment program, leading to designations as a "Federally Recognized Fire-Safe Campus" or otherwise. Compliance with these new safety standards is linked to participation in federal student aid programs.

The Drone Safety Enhancement Act directs NASA to collaborate with the FAA, industry, and academia to advance research into unmanned aircraft systems and autonomous aviation. This legislation aims to maintain U.S. competitiveness by developing traffic management systems and advanced air mobility technologies. Additionally, it requires NASA to provide a progress briefing to key Congressional committees within 18 months of enactment.

The HELP Copays Act requires that financial assistance provided by non-profit organizations and drug manufacturers must count toward a patient's deductible, copayments, and out-of-pocket maximums for prescription drugs. This change ensures that patient assistance dollars directly reduce the amount a patient must pay before their coverage fully kicks in. The legislation specifically applies to specialty drugs and those subject to utilization management. These provisions will take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

The Safer GAMING Act establishes new safety requirements for online video game providers that allow user communication. This bill mandates that game companies provide easily accessible parental controls that are turned on by default for minors' accounts. These safeguards, which limit a child's communication with other users, will be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.

The Connecting Veterans to Care Act of 2025 aims to improve veteran access to healthcare by providing federal operating assistance for public transportation that services Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. This assistance is available to public transit systems meeting specific population or service criteria. Recipients must certify that funds are used for VA facility service, with penalties for non-compliance.

The Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act mandates that any advertisement paid for by a foreign government or foreign person must clearly disclose this funding to the consumer. This disclosure must be integrated into the advertisement using the same format as the main content (sound, print, or both). The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these disclosure requirements.

This resolution expresses strong support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, recognizing its critical role in saving children's lives through global immunization efforts in low-income countries. It highlights Gavi's proven success in delivering vaccines, strengthening health systems, and providing a significant return on investment. The bill encourages the U.S. to maintain and increase its financial commitment to Gavi to ensure global health security and future vaccine access.