Legislative Activity

The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 mandates significant safety upgrades across both civilian and military aviation to prevent midair collisions. It requires the FAA to implement advanced collision avoidance systems and new air traffic controller training, while also compelling the Department of Defense to equip most military helicopters with transponders for increased visibility. The bill establishes new transparency measures, including public tracking of safety rule implementation and enhanced reporting on near-miss incidents, particularly around major airports like Reagan National.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 1200 William Street in Buffalo, New York. The facility will now be known as the William J. Donovan Post Office Building. This designation will apply to all federal references to the building.

The HBCU Research Capacity Act aims to significantly increase federal research funding and infrastructure at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It mandates the creation of a centralized Federal Clearinghouse to connect HBCUs with grant opportunities and best practices. The bill also requires federal agencies to develop strategies and report annually on concrete actions taken to boost HBCU participation in research and development.

This bill authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl. The award recognizes his heroic efforts to rescue Jewish people during the Holocaust, including establishing an underground group to negotiate ransoms and documenting early accounts of the atrocities. The Treasury will strike the medal, and duplicate bronze copies may be sold to cover costs.

The Build More Power Act aims to strengthen the nation's energy infrastructure by making it easier for facilities ordered to operate during federal emergencies to qualify for federal loan guarantees. It reserves a significant amount of loan guarantee authority specifically for these emergency-designated projects. Additionally, the bill extends the deadlines for existing energy infrastructure loan guarantee programs and requires a report on investments in power generation upgrades.

The Commonsense Review Act establishes an interagency group, chaired by the Secretary of Energy, to standardize and create categorical exclusions under NEPA for energy-related projects. This group must adopt existing exclusions from member agencies or jointly develop new ones for transmission and battery storage projects within a year. The group will then report its actions and recommendations to Congress before dissolving.

The Grid Expansion and Reliability Act aims to streamline the construction of interstate electric transmission facilities by transferring siting authority from the Secretary of Energy to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This new process allows for self-certification of projects within national interest corridors, subject to annual FERC audits and reporting to Congress on the process's effectiveness. The bill simplifies certain requirements related to landowner engagement during the authorization process.

The Moldova Support Act of 2026 strengthens the U.S.-Moldova partnership by establishing an annual strategic dialogue to advance democratic, economic, and energy security goals. The bill mandates a comprehensive four-year strategy to support Moldova’s European Union accession and effectively counters malign foreign influence. Additionally, it imposes strict congressional oversight requirements for the potential lifting of existing sanctions against individuals and entities undermining Moldovan stability.

This resolution commemorates the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence Day, celebrating the enduring democratic values and historical ties shared between the United States and Greece. It reaffirms the strong strategic, security, and economic partnership between the two nations while honoring the contributions of the Greek-American community.

The Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026 protects taxpayer privacy and independence during the appeals process by restricting IRS staff participation. Under this act, non-appeals IRS employees are prohibited from attending Independent Office of Appeals conferences unless the taxpayer explicitly consents to their presence.

This bill mandates that the Secretary of State submit regular, detailed reports to Congress regarding participation in U.S. and Chinese educational and cultural exchange programs. These reports aim to assess the impact of these exchanges on U.S. national security and strategic interests. The required data includes specific metrics on U.S. program effectiveness and a country-by-country list of participants in both U.S. and Chinese-sponsored programs.

The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 streamlines federal housing programs to better support tribal communities. The bill simplifies environmental review processes, expands homeownership and rental assistance opportunities, and reauthorizes critical funding through 2032. Additionally, it enhances tribal authority over housing management, improves access to loan guarantees, and establishes new support programs for homeless or at-risk Native American veterans.

This Act mandates a comprehensive risk assessment by the State Department regarding the use of generative AI by foreign adversaries against U.S. national security interests. It requires the development of a diplomatic strategy to engage allies and counter malicious AI use. Furthermore, the bill establishes a requirement for regular, public assessments of specific malicious AI incidents and emerging trends involving foreign adversaries.

The HOPE with Fertility Services Act mandates that employer-sponsored group health plans providing obstetrical coverage must also include comprehensive coverage for infertility and iatrogenic infertility treatments. The bill establishes clear standards for these benefits, prohibits discriminatory plan practices, and requires rigorous oversight of utilization management tools. These requirements aim to improve patient access to essential reproductive care, with enforcement and reporting provisions effective for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

The Chip Security Act mandates the installation of security mechanisms on advanced integrated circuit products before they are exported from the United States. These requirements aim to verify chip location, prevent diversion, and protect U.S. technological leadership. The Secretary of Commerce must also study and implement additional security features to enhance export control enforcement and national security.

The SHADOW Act aims to strengthen U.S. defense against hybrid warfare by requiring the State Department to assess threats and enhance diplomatic engagement with allies, particularly NATO. It establishes a new Coordinator for Hybrid Warfare Accountability to oversee information sharing and coordinate response strategies against threats from actors like China and Russia. Furthermore, the bill mandates a report identifying Chinese entities materially supporting Russia's defense industrial base and recommending appropriate countermeasures.

The Veterans Benefits Information Protection Act amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the use of automated telephone equipment to place repeated, interactive calls to federal departments or agencies. This legislation aims to prevent unauthorized entities from using automated systems to contact federal agencies on behalf of others.

The American Assistance Visibility Act mandates the prominent display of the U.S. flag on all foreign assistance provided by the U.S. government. This ensures the American public and recipients clearly recognize U.S. contributions to global aid efforts. The flag must generally be the sole visual branding element, with limited exceptions authorized by the Secretary of State.

The Securing Partner Supply Chains Act establishes a temporary State Department initiative to help allied and partner nations develop their own systems for screening foreign investments that pose national security risks. This program will provide technical assistance, training, and coordination to strengthen global investment security standards. The Secretary of State is required to report annually to Congress on the progress made by these partner countries.

The Rejecting the Erasure of Afghan Women and Girls Act mandates that the Secretary of State submit a formal report detailing the Taliban’s restrictions on women and girls since August 2021. This report must assess whether these actions constitute crimes against humanity, torture, or gross human rights violations.