Legislative Activity

The Pensions for All Act aims to expand retirement security by providing federal grants to help states establish retirement programs for private-sector workers without workplace plans. It also mandates that employers either offer a comparable retirement plan or enroll employees in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Furthermore, the bill establishes tax credits for small employers and self-employed individuals contributing to these plans, alongside penalties for non-compliance.

This bill establishes the National Council on African American History and Culture within the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Council will consist of 12 presidentially appointed members tasked with advising on national policy related to preserving and celebrating African American history and culture. Its duties include monitoring relevant efforts, evaluating NEH programs, and submitting annual reports. The Council is set to terminate ten years after the law's enactment.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania. The facility will now be known as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building." This designation will apply to all future official federal references to the building.

This resolution establishes a comprehensive Transgender Bill of Rights to codify and protect the rights of transgender and nonbinary people across the United States. It mandates federal action to ensure equal access to healthcare, employment, housing, legal recognition, and safety. The bill aims to eliminate discrimination and affirm bodily autonomy by amending existing federal civil rights laws.

This resolution calls for the formal annulment of the historical Monroe Doctrine, citing decades of U.S. interventionism in Latin America and the Caribbean. It proposes replacing this doctrine with a "New Good Neighbor" policy focused on fostering genuine partnership and cooperation. Key elements include ending unilateral sanctions, reforming international financial institutions, and respecting regional sovereignty.

This resolution officially recognizes January 2026 as National Mentoring Month to honor the dedicated staff and volunteers in mentoring programs. It highlights the significant benefits of mentoring, such as boosting educational achievement and reducing juvenile delinquency. The bill encourages the growth of quality mentoring programs nationwide to ensure more young people have supportive adult connections.

This bill recognizes the historic 1960 Greensboro Four sit-in, honoring the students whose peaceful protest launched a nationwide movement against segregation. It designates February 1, 2026, as the 66th anniversary, coinciding with the start of Black History Month. Furthermore, the bill encourages states to include the Greensboro Four's contributions in educational curricula.

The End Prison Gerrymandering Act changes how incarcerated individuals are counted in the U.S. Census, requiring them to be counted at their last known home address before incarceration, starting with the 2030 census. This change mandates that states must use this pre-incarceration residence when drawing congressional districts. The goal is to prevent prison populations from artificially inflating the political power of districts where prisons are located.

The **Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026** establishes major federal funding streams, including grants and tax-credit bonds, to modernize and repair public school facilities nationwide from 2027 through 2031. The legislation prioritizes districts with the greatest need, focusing on improving student health, safety, and environmental conditions in school buildings. It also mandates increased transparency through public databases tracking facility conditions and requires specific labor and "Buy America" standards for funded construction projects.

This act mandates the Congressional Budget Office, in collaboration with the Council of Economic Advisers, to conduct a comprehensive study on the long-term economic impacts of potential mass deportation policies enacted after January 20, 2025. The study will analyze effects on industries, public safety, GDP, tax revenue, and more over a 20 to 40-year period. Relevant federal agencies are required to provide necessary data to complete this analysis.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the United States must recommit to defending the rights guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment. It affirms the Amendment as the foundation of multiracial democracy, ensuring birthright citizenship, due process, and equal protection under the law. The bill directs Congress to oppose any action that weakens these constitutional guarantees. Ultimately, it calls for upholding the promise of freedom and equality for all Americans.

The Vote by Mail Tracking Act mandates that all mail-in ballot envelopes for federal elections starting in 2026 must include a U.S. Postal Service barcode for tracking. This ensures enhanced transparency and traceability for every mailed ballot. The bill also requires the Postal Service to provide necessary compliance information to election officials annually.

The Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026 mandates minimum health, safety, and legal standards for all ICE detention facilities, prohibiting funding for non-compliant sites. It establishes rigorous, real-time health reporting systems and requires unannounced inspections with penalties, including contract termination, for facilities that fail to meet these standards. Furthermore, the bill creates anonymous complaint channels and mandates annual audits focusing on gender-related health protections.

The Growing Reputable Academic Departments (GRAD) Act expands eligibility for existing federal grant programs benefiting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). This expansion specifically targets institutions offering qualified master's degree programs. The bill also updates the formula for distributing leftover funds within these grant programs.

This resolution strongly condemns all acts of violence, oppression, and abuse targeting ethnic minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It highlights findings of escalating hate speech, atrocities committed by armed groups and state forces, and the potential for ethnic cleansing. The bill urges the DRC government to protect its citizens, calls on social media companies to curb hate speech, and directs the U.S. government to investigate atrocities and impose targeted sanctions.

This bill, the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene and Support Act, amends Medicare rules to ensure payment for certain ambulance services even when the patient is not transported. Beginning in 2026, Medicare will cover these on-scene or support services provided by qualified suppliers at a rate comparable to standard transport reimbursement.

This resolution declares that the dominance of billionaire oligarchs poses the gravest threat to American democracy. It calls for urgent action by the President and Congress to curb corporate subsidies, break up monopolies, and increase taxes on the ultrarich. The bill demands reinvestment of public funds into essential needs like healthcare and education to build a truly democratic economy.

The Prison Libraries Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program, administered by the Attorney General, to fund essential library services for incarcerated individuals. These grants aim to reduce recidivism and boost reintegration efforts by supporting education, job training, and access to modern library materials. States and territories can apply for these renewable, multi-year grants, which must be used strictly for library-related activities and cannot charge inmates for access to resources.

The Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act of 2026 reforms the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. This bill significantly increases the financial assurance requirements for surface coal mining operations to ensure reclamation costs are fully covered. It mandates that performance bonds reflect current inflation, potential early closure costs, and the government's actual cost to reclaim the site. Furthermore, the Act strengthens oversight by requiring bond recalculations upon permit transfer and ensuring former operators and related entities remain liable.

This resolution seeks to disapprove the Department of Veterans Affairs' final rule concerning "Reproductive Health Services" issued in September 2024. If enacted, this disapproval, made under the Congressional Review Act, would prevent the VA rule from taking legal effect.