Legislative Activity

This resolution formally elects specific members to various standing committees within the House of Representatives. The appointments affect the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Small Business, and Veterans' Affairs. This action finalizes the membership composition for these key legislative bodies.

This bill officially designates the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism under U.S. law. The designation is based on Russia's documented support for international terrorism and its ongoing acts of violence against civilians in Ukraine. This designation triggers existing legal consequences but includes specific protections for humanitarian aid and limits the designation's duration. Furthermore, the Act preserves the President's authority over frozen Russian assets while protecting victims' rights to seek compensation through other legal channels.

This bill officially designates the first Friday of May as "National Space Day." It recognizes the profound historical and ongoing contributions of the U.S. aerospace community to exploration, technology, and national security. The designation aims to celebrate achievements like the Apollo missions and the James Webb Space Telescope while encouraging STEM education for future generations.

The American Leadership in AI Act aims to secure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence by strengthening safety standards, boosting federal research infrastructure, and modernizing government use of AI. The bill also focuses on protecting workers and small businesses from AI disruption while expanding education and penalizing harmful AI-enabled misuse like deepfakes. Overall, it establishes a comprehensive framework to foster innovation while mitigating risks associated with advanced AI.

The Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act aims to restrict the scope of federal law enforcement authority across several agencies. This bill limits the Drug Enforcement Administration's duties primarily to drug-related matters and places new restrictions on the U.S. Marshals Service's ability to deputize state or local officers. Furthermore, it limits the Department of Homeland Security's ability to deploy additional law enforcement personnel during protests without local executive branch approval.

The Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act strengthens oversight of government surveillance by establishing a new FISA Oversight Office within the Department of Justice to rigorously evaluate surveillance applications. Additionally, the bill mandates the appointment of an independent legal advisor (amicus curiae) for all FISA court proceedings to ensure greater accountability and protection of civil liberties.

The Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026 mandates greater public accountability for criminal surveillance by requiring courts to maintain online, searchable dockets of surveillance orders and limiting the government's ability to keep these records sealed. The bill also establishes strict notification requirements for individuals targeted by surveillance and introduces new, standardized reporting protocols for law enforcement agencies. Additionally, it provides grant funding to assist state and tribal courts in upgrading their systems to meet these new transparency and electronic filing standards.

The AI Grand Challenges Act of 2026 establishes a new prize competition program, managed by the National Science Foundation (NSF), to spur AI research solving critical national challenges. This program will award substantial cash prizes for breakthroughs, including a dedicated, high-value competition focused on advancing AI for the most lethal forms of cancer. Additionally, the bill mandates coordination across federal agencies to publish relevant scientific datasets to support these AI initiatives.

The Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026 mandates that the Bureau of Prisons develop and implement comprehensive disaster preparedness plans for all federal correctional facilities to protect inmates and staff. The bill requires regular plan reviews, training exercises, and detailed annual reporting to Congress on the impact of any major disaster. Furthermore, it expands the National Institute of Corrections Advisory Board to include new expertise and requires a public hearing on improving emergency readiness.

The Arms Sale Oversight Act modifies the expedited procedures in the House of Representatives for reviewing joint resolutions of disapproval concerning proposed arms sales. This bill streamlines the process by setting strict deadlines for committee action and limiting debate on motions to discharge a committee or consider a disapproval resolution. Ultimately, it aims to increase congressional scrutiny over executive branch decisions on arms exports.

The AI Fraud Deterrence Act addresses the growing threat of AI-powered impersonation and fraud targeting high-level officials. This legislation increases penalties for existing financial crimes like mail, wire, and bank fraud when committed with the assistance of artificial intelligence. Furthermore, it establishes enhanced penalties specifically for using AI to impersonate federal officials, while protecting legitimate expressive uses of the technology.

The LEAD Act of 2025 seeks to prohibit the use of lead ammunition on all lands and waters managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service due to documented health and environmental risks. This legislation mandates the creation of a certified list of approved nonlead ammunition alternatives for use on these federal lands. The bill establishes civil penalties for knowing violations of this new prohibition.

The Fairness and Access for Immigrant Rights (FAIR) Act establishes new requirements for providing constituent services to immigration detainees. This bill mandates that detainees must have timely access to necessary privacy release forms and essential handbooks in their preferred language. Furthermore, it ensures detainees have the tools to communicate with their congressional representatives or third-party assistants, and outlines a clear process for filing complaints if these rights are violated.

The Climate Solutions Act of 2025 establishes aggressive, science-based targets to reduce U.S. net greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030, reaching net zero by 2050. To achieve this, the bill mandates a national renewable energy standard and sets cumulative national energy efficiency savings targets for utility suppliers. Furthermore, it requires regular scientific review by the National Academies to ensure targets remain sufficient to avoid dangerous climate change.

This bill establishes a new Office of Subnational Diplomacy within the Department of State, led by a Special Representative. This office will coordinate federal support for U.S. state and local governments engaging internationally. Its primary goals are to help local entities attract foreign investment, counter foreign influence, and align local diplomacy with broader U.S. foreign policy objectives.

The Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2025 aims to strengthen student safety by requiring states receiving federal funding to establish statewide policies mandating clear codes of conduct and comprehensive sexual abuse awareness training for all school personnel. This legislation addresses documented gaps in existing prevention efforts and staff training across the nation. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary of Education to conduct a study on the prevalence of sexual abuse in schools and report recommendations for prevention to Congress.

The HEALTH AI Act establishes a new grant program through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fund research on using generative artificial intelligence in healthcare. These grants will support projects aimed at improving clinical efficiency, reducing administrative burdens, and processing claims faster. Priority will be given to research that focuses on workforce training, reducing staff burnout, and improving health equity for underserved populations.

The Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025 generally prohibits law enforcement and intelligence agencies from using cell-site simulators (devices that mimic cell towers) without obtaining a warrant. Warrants require agencies to prove other tracking methods failed and must narrowly define the scope and duration of use. The Act also establishes strict requirements for emergency use, mandates public notification after monitoring, and blocks evidence obtained through illegal simulator use from being admitted in court.

The Facial Recognition Act of 2025 establishes comprehensive federal regulations governing law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology, primarily requiring court orders for most searches and mandating the purging of certain outdated arrest records. The bill enforces strict limits to protect civil liberties, prohibits using the technology as the sole basis for probable cause, and institutes rigorous annual testing for accuracy and bias. Furthermore, it mandates public reporting on usage and allows citizens to sue for violations of these new privacy and accountability standards.

The Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act mandates that publicly traded companies significantly increase disclosure regarding workplace discrimination and harassment claims in their SEC filings. The bill also requires these companies to hire independent outside counsel to investigate all such claims and implement mandatory annual training for all employees on prevention and reporting. Furthermore, covered issuers must conduct annual employee safety surveys and establish an anonymous whistleblower tip line.