Legislative Activity

This resolution commemorates the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, honoring the nation's democratic journey and its resilience against Russian aggression. It reaffirms the United States' commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while advocating for continued diplomatic support and security cooperation. Additionally, the resolution encourages ongoing democratic reforms in Ukraine and the integration of lessons learned from the conflict to strengthen trans-Atlantic security.

The Supporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce Act establishes a dedicated Office of the Farm and Food System Workforce within the USDA to improve worker access to federal programs and resources. This office will coordinate across federal agencies, integrate worker perspectives through a new Advisory Committee, and provide recommendations to address the unique economic, health, and safety needs of the agricultural workforce.

The Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026 establishes a competitive grant program to support early literacy for students in need. By funding summer reading programs at school lunch sites, the bill helps eligible local educational agencies provide students with library access and expanded learning opportunities during the summer months.

The Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026 strengthens consumer safety by significantly increasing the maximum civil penalties for violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act and removing existing penalty caps. Additionally, the bill mandates annual inflation adjustments for these penalties to ensure they remain effective deterrents over time.

The **Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026** updates and streamlines federal housing programs for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. The bill simplifies environmental review processes, expands eligibility for homeownership and student housing assistance, and increases the maximum leasehold interest on trust lands to 99 years. Additionally, it establishes new grant programs to address homelessness among veterans and tribal populations while strengthening tribal self-determination in housing administration and procurement.

The Pathways to Health Careers Act establishes a competitive grant program to provide low-income individuals with training and support for high-demand careers in the healthcare sector. The legislation funds comprehensive career pathways, including case management, childcare, and transportation assistance, to help participants earn recognized credentials and secure well-paying jobs. Additionally, the bill mandates specific demonstration projects focused on individuals with past criminal records and maternal health professionals, such as doulas and midwives.

The Voice for Farm Workers Act strengthens support for the agricultural workforce by expanding the role and resources of the Department of Agriculture’s Farmworker Coordinator. This legislation authorizes additional staffing and broadens outreach partnerships to improve research, job training, and access to federal programs through 2031. By formalizing these duties, the bill aims to enhance program effectiveness and ensure farmworkers’ needs are better integrated into national agricultural policy.

The Fairness for Farm Workers Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to ensure agricultural workers receive overtime pay and removes long-standing exemptions that have historically excluded them from these protections. The bill establishes a phased-in schedule for overtime eligibility based on employer size, ultimately standardizing labor rights for farm workers by 2033.

This resolution designates August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week" to honor the National Park Service’s history and ongoing contributions. It recognizes the vital role these parks play in recreation, education, and the economy while encouraging the public to celebrate and support the preservation of our national treasures.

The Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act directs the CDC to conduct a comprehensive study on the suicide risk factors specifically faced by construction workers. This legislation aims to identify key employment, organizational, and individual contributors to these tragedies. Ultimately, the findings will be used to provide Congress with evidence-based policy recommendations to improve mental health support and suicide prevention within the construction industry.

The EGG SAVE Act of 2026 establishes a temporary tax credit for commercial egg hatcheries that invest in high-accuracy, in-ovo sex identification technology. By incentivizing the adoption of this equipment, the bill aims to improve operational efficiency and modernize standards within the U.S. egg production industry. The credit is available for qualified equipment placed in service between 2027 and 2029.

The Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act prohibits the Treasury Secretary from entering into or enforcing any agreements that waive or settle federal tax claims involving the President, their family, or related business entities. The bill mandates public reporting on any such tax matters and ensures that standard tax assessment periods remain in effect for these individuals. This legislation aims to increase transparency and prevent preferential tax treatment for the President and their associates.

The Kids Online Safety Act establishes a comprehensive "duty of care" requiring online platforms to design features that mitigate specific harms to minors, such as those related to mental health and exploitation. It mandates that platforms provide minors with default, restrictive safety settings and robust parental controls over data sharing and recommendations. Furthermore, the legislation demands significant transparency regarding algorithmic ranking systems and grants the FTC enforcement authority.

The Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025 establishes a process to transfer approximately 9.89 acres of former federal land in Albuquerque, New Mexico, into trust for the benefit of 19 specified New Mexico Pueblos. This land, historically part of the Albuquerque Indian School, will be held for the educational, cultural, and economic development of the Pueblos. The transfer requires the relocation of existing federal tenants before the Secretary of the Interior takes the land into trust. The use of the land for gaming is expressly prohibited.

The REACH Our Tribes Act aims to strengthen economic development in Tribal communities by formalizing a budgetary consultation process between the USDA and Tribal Governments. The bill also mandates improved reporting on program funding, establishes an interagency task force to reduce administrative burdens, and creates a comprehensive, publicly accessible repository of federal economic development programs available to Tribal entities.

The College Transparency Act establishes a secure, privacy-protected federal data system to track postsecondary student outcomes, including enrollment, completion, and post-college earnings. By repealing the existing ban on a national student-level database, the bill aims to provide students and families with transparent, customizable information to help them make informed educational decisions. The system is designed to streamline institutional reporting requirements while strictly prohibiting the use of personal data for law enforcement, immigration, or federal ranking purposes.

The Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2026 extends funding through 2031 for technology-enabled collaborative learning models that improve public health. It introduces new grant authority for networks of organizations to leverage shared data in addressing critical infectious and chronic diseases. This legislation aims to strengthen healthcare capacity by supporting data-driven, collaborative approaches to complex health challenges.

This resolution designates July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" to honor the historical importance of whistleblowers in protecting the public interest. It reaffirms the federal government's commitment to encouraging the reporting of waste, fraud, and abuse while recognizing the vital contributions whistleblowers make to government accountability.

This act officially designates the historic paths of US Highway 66, spanning from Chicago to Santa Monica, as the Route 66 National Historic Trail within the National Trails System. The Secretary of the Interior will manage the trail while respecting its historic character and consulting with affected Indian Tribes. Importantly, this designation prohibits the use of eminent domain for land acquisition and does not impose new regulatory requirements or buffer zones around the route.

The Right to IVF Act of 2026 establishes a federal right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) by overriding restrictive state laws. The bill further expands family-building support by mandating comprehensive fertility coverage for military service members, veterans, federal employees, and those enrolled in private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. These measures aim to ensure equitable, affordable access to fertility treatments nationwide.