Legislative Activity

The Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 modernizes the H-2A visa program to better support the agricultural industry by streamlining application processes and establishing a centralized online portal for employers. The bill updates labor certification, housing, and wage requirements while expanding the definition of eligible agricultural work to include a broader range of activities. Additionally, it enhances worker protections—including new heat illness prevention standards—and provides greater administrative efficiency for federal agencies managing the program.

The Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act aims to modernize quality reporting for Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) by expanding data collection options and providing flexibility for participants facing technical limitations. The bill also establishes a pilot program to test digital quality measure reporting and provides dedicated funding to support these administrative improvements.

The Quiet Skies Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a formal rule prohibiting passengers from making voice calls on mobile phones during commercial airline flights. This legislation aims to ensure a quieter and more comfortable travel environment for all passengers.

The UNLOCK AUKUS Act streamlines the defense trade process by amending the Arms Export Control Act to remove specific regulatory hurdles. This legislation facilitates more efficient exports and transfers of defense articles and services among AUKUS partners, strengthening collaborative security efforts.

The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025 empowers mutual funds and transfer agents to protect vulnerable investors by delaying suspicious redemption requests. The bill requires participating firms to maintain trusted contact information and establishes formal internal procedures to identify and report potential financial exploitation. Additionally, it mandates that the SEC report to Congress with recommendations for further regulatory improvements to safeguard older and impaired adults.

The GRACE for Military Survivors Act extends the window for military survivors to contribute death benefits to a Roth IRA or Coverdell education savings account from one year to three years. This change applies to benefits received on or after the date of enactment, and retroactively covers benefits received since October 7, 2001. This provides survivors with more time to utilize these tax-advantaged savings options.

The READ AI Models Act establishes a pilot program, managed by NIST, to create standardized documentation for artificial intelligence models and their training data. This initiative will develop a flexible template and technical guidelines, incorporating stakeholder input, to ensure transparency about AI model development. Following a review, NIST will report on the program's effectiveness and potentially establish permanent documentation standards.

The No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 mandates that educational institutions receiving federal funding treat antisemitic discrimination with the same rigor as other forms of discrimination prohibited under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The bill requires institutions to utilize a formal definition of antisemitism when investigating and addressing discriminatory acts. It aims to ensure accountability for systemic failures to protect Jewish students while upholding First Amendment rights and existing state laws.

The Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act of 2026 establishes a new federal program to increase the availability of locally sourced food in schools. This act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide noncompetitive funding to state agencies to purchase local foods directly from producers for distribution to participating schools. The program aims to support local agriculture while ensuring students have access to fresh, regional products.

This bill authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the collective heroism of the individuals who defended Bataan, Corregidor, and other locations in the Pacific theater during World War II. The medal honors the extraordinary sacrifice of U.S. service members and Filipino forces who fought and endured imprisonment by Imperial Japan. Following the presentation, the medal will be permanently displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. The legislation also allows for the production and sale of bronze duplicate medals.

The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act mandates updated threat analyses of the northern border every two years, with the first due by September 2, 2026. Following each analysis, the Department of Homeland Security must update its border strategy or formally explain why an update is unnecessary. The bill also requires classified briefings for Congress and the development of performance measures for Air and Marine Operations along the northern border.

This bill, the Great American Outdoors Act 250, significantly reforms and renames the existing public lands restoration fund to the America’s Legacy Restoration Fund. It secures dedicated funding streams, primarily from energy revenues and new fees on foreign visitors, to address critical deferred maintenance across the National Park Service, Forest Service, and other public land agencies. The legislation establishes strict spending priorities for infrastructure repair while also creating pilot programs for enhancing outdoor recreation and sportsmen's access. Finally, it mandates increased transparency and accountability through standardized metrics and public reporting on all funded projects.

The PEARL Act establishes a three-year pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to acquire and train dogs from local animal shelters. These shelter dogs will serve as support dogs, enhancing CBP's existing Support Canine Program.

The Support our Firefighters Act establishes paid rest and recuperation leave for federal wildland firefighters within the Forest Service and Department of the Interior. It also permanently waives overtime pay caps for these federal employees. Furthermore, the bill authorizes a limited transfer of funds between agency accounts to ensure continuity of base salary increases and associated premium pay for wildland firefighters.

This bill directs the presentation of Congressional Gold Medals to the crew of the Artemis II mission to recognize their historic achievements in returning humans beyond low Earth orbit. The medals will honor the crew's role in setting new space exploration records and paving the way for future lunar and Mars missions. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike these medals and produce bronze duplicates for sale.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating June as Portuguese National Heritage Month. It recognizes the significant and diverse contributions of Portuguese Americans throughout U.S. history across various fields. The bill encourages Americans to observe the month with activities celebrating this rich heritage.

The Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act of 2026 mandates that a certified human engineer must be physically present and in control within the cab of the lead locomotive for all main line train operations. This Act prohibits the operation of remote control locomotives outside of a rail yard. It also establishes strict audit requirements and significant civil penalties for non-compliance.

The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the right of individuals eligible for long-term services and supports (LTSS) to live in the most integrated community setting possible. It prohibits discrimination by public entities and insurers against those who qualify for institutional placement but desire community-based services. The Act mandates comprehensive planning, self-evaluation, and enforcement mechanisms to speed up the transition of individuals out of institutions and ensure maximum control over their supports.

This resolution strongly condemns Lebanese Hezbollah for repeatedly violating ceasefire agreements through ongoing attacks against Israel. It calls upon the Lebanese Government to ensure Hezbollah immediately ceases all hostile actions and disarms south of the Litani River. Furthermore, the bill supports ongoing U.S.-brokered negotiations between Israel and Lebanon toward a comprehensive, sovereign agreement.

The Stop Scamming Americans Act mandates the State Department to develop specialized training for diplomatic staff stationed in countries with high levels of online scams targeting Americans. This training will focus on understanding transnational scam syndicates, associated human trafficking, and foreign government involvement. The goal is to equip diplomats with the tools to identify, prevent, and respond to these criminal activities.