Legislative Activity

The Stopping Border Surges Act proposes comprehensive reforms to U.S. immigration law by tightening asylum eligibility requirements and expanding the government's authority to detain or repatriate noncitizen children and families. The bill introduces stricter standards for asylum claims, shortens application deadlines, and increases penalties for immigration fraud. Additionally, it modifies the processing and placement procedures for unaccompanied minors while overriding existing judicial consent decrees regarding family detention.

The Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 mandates lifetime no-contact injunctions for defendants convicted of specific federal violent or sexual offenses. Upon request by a victim or the prosecution, courts must issue these permanent orders at sentencing to protect victims from any form of direct or indirect communication. This legislation ensures victim safety by establishing clear legal consequences for violations while providing a streamlined process for victims to request these protections at no cost.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 50 East 100 North in Moab, Utah. The facility will henceforth be known as the "2nd Lieutenant Mitch Williams Post Office." This designation will apply to all current and future federal references to the building.

The **Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026** updates the Department of Energy’s regulatory framework for setting appliance and equipment efficiency standards. The bill establishes stricter procedural requirements for rulemakings, mandates the protection of consumer-valued product features, and expands federal preemption of state and local fuel-use restrictions. Additionally, it streamlines manufacturer reporting processes and prohibits the issuance of new energy conservation standards for distribution transformers.

The Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 2026 modernizes the federal judiciary by redrawing the boundaries of the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits to better reflect population growth and regional geography. This legislation reassigns judicial districts and judges to these new circuits while establishing clear transition rules for pending cases and legal precedents. Additionally, the Act authorizes the necessary funding to implement these structural changes and develop new courthouse facilities.

The Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act prohibits the use of federal funds for research or publications concerning gender transition procedures for minors. This restriction applies to studies involving hormone treatments or surgeries intended to affirm a minor's gender identity when it differs from their biological sex at birth.

The Citizenship for International Adoptees Act of 2026 creates an automatic pathway to U.S. citizenship for individuals born abroad who were adopted by American citizens and raised in the United States. This legislation establishes clear eligibility requirements and security screenings to ensure that qualified international adoptees can obtain formal recognition of their citizenship.

The License to Drill Act extends the Bureau of Land Management’s oil and gas permit processing fee program through 2037. Additionally, the bill mandates that all collected fees be directed to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund to support ongoing operations.

The PROTECT Act of 2026 mandates that online platforms hosting pornographic content implement rigorous age and identity verification for users and obtain explicit, documented consent from every individual depicted in such media. The bill establishes significant civil and criminal penalties for platforms and users that fail to comply with these requirements. Additionally, it strengthens existing law by requiring platforms to actively prevent the re-uploading of flagged intimate visual depictions.

The GRACE Act (Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood Education Act) prohibits educational institutions from receiving federal funding if they enforce vaccination requirements without providing a simple, documentation-free religious exemption. Under this bill, schools must allow individuals to opt out of vaccination mandates based solely on a sincerely held religious belief.

The Cyber Letters of Marque and Reprisal Act authorizes the President to commission private entities to conduct offensive cyber operations against designated foreign cyberthreats. This legislation aims to deter digital crime, disrupt malicious infrastructure, and facilitate the recovery of stolen assets for American victims. By modernizing the historic concept of privateering, the bill empowers the private sector to combat cyber-enabled fraud and theft while providing legal protections for authorized actions.

The End EPA Abuse Act of 2026 seeks to limit the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulatory authority under the Clean Air Act. The bill prohibits the EPA from issuing regulations that restrict internal combustion engines, mandate fuel switching for power plants, or threaten electric grid reliability. Additionally, it prevents the agency from requiring technologies that are deemed commercially unavailable, cost-prohibitive, or technically infeasible.

The Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act streamlines the approval process for biological products by automatically granting interchangeability status to biosimilars upon licensure. By removing the requirement for separate, redundant interchangeability determinations, this legislation aims to reduce regulatory burdens and accelerate patient access to affordable biosimilar medications.

The Arctic Security and Diplomacy Act aims to protect U.S. sovereignty and national security by countering espionage and influence operations by foreign adversaries, specifically China and Russia, in the Arctic region. The bill establishes a formal consent process for foreign marine scientific research in U.S. waters and prohibits research vessels associated with foreign adversaries from operating in these areas. Additionally, it mandates the development of a comprehensive federal strategy and regular reporting to Congress to identify and mitigate security risks posed by dual-use maritime activities.

This bill, the "Free to Exit Administrative Tribunals Act" (FEAT Act), allows certain parties involved in specific Department of the Interior administrative proceedings to transfer their case to a federal district court. Once transferred, the district court will review the matter *de novo*, meaning they will examine the case from the beginning without deference to the agency's prior decision. This provides an expedited path for resolution outside of the Department of the Interior's internal appeals process.

The Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act aims to streamline port operations by removing outdated restrictions on dredging activities. This legislation repeals requirements that U.S. dredging must be performed by American-built and flagged vessels. It also removes specific regulations concerning the transportation of dredged material.

This Act aims to modernize and streamline U.S. port operations by making key changes to maritime regulations. Specifically, it expands eligibility for vessel documentation to facilitate port work and removes dredged material from existing coastwise transportation requirements. These changes are intended to incentivize and support the expansion and efficiency of U.S. ports.

The Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act amends federal maritime law to allow specific NATO-affiliated vessels to perform dredging operations in U.S. navigable waters. This legislation also removes existing transportation restrictions previously applied to dredged material. The goal is to streamline port maintenance through allied cooperation.

The DEEP Act mandates the creation of a new, 10-year nationwide permit for federal and non-federal port dredging projects, streamlining the environmental review process under NEPA with strict deadlines. It also establishes expedited and automatic approval timelines for state water quality certifications related to these permits. Furthermore, the bill limits the scope of EPA enforcement authority concerning these specific dredging activities and simplifies related statutory requirements for dredging and dredged material transport.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on installing a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam. The system aims to improve hydropower generation by managing cold water releases and preventing the spread of invasive species. If feasible and agreed upon by power contractors, the Secretary may proceed with construction.