Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses strong Congressional support for maintaining the current level of approximately 600 United States military personnel in the Kosovo Force (KFOR). It asserts that this presence is vital for regional stability, peace between Kosovo and Serbia, and that U.S. funding should not be used to reduce forces below this level. The bill recognizes KFOR's crucial role in deterring conflict and maintaining security in the region.

This resolution condemns the antisemitic rhetoric spread by prominent online personalities, citing specific examples from Hasan Piker and Candace Owens. It urges social media platforms and public leaders to denounce this hate-filled content and take action against its dissemination. The bill emphasizes that such online narratives contribute to real-world harm against Jewish communities.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility at 2200 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York, as the "Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building." This renaming standardizes all future references to the building across federal documents and records.

This bill officially designates the United States Chancery building in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Eliot L. Engel Building." It ensures all official federal records are updated to reflect this new name.

The Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 affirms the critical importance of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to U.S. national security amidst Russian aggression. This bill mandates that the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense deliver a comprehensive report to Congress detailing emerging military, cyber, and political threats to the Baltic states. The report must also recommend specific actions to enhance U.S. and NATO defense cooperation and bolster Baltic resilience.

The Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to address how climate change risks, like extreme heat and pollution, harm maternal and infant health. The bill establishes grant programs to support local efforts and education, and mandates research and strategies to identify high-risk zones for pregnant individuals and young children. Its goal is to reduce adverse outcomes such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and maternal mortality linked to climate change.

The Poll Worker Tax Cut Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude compensation received by poll workers from federal income tax. This provision aims to incentivize participation in elections by making poll worker pay tax-free at the federal level. However, this income exclusion does not apply to employment taxes like Social Security and Medicare.

The Tech to Save Moms Act establishes grant programs to improve maternal health outcomes by leveraging technology for better identification, monitoring, and response to pregnancy-related risks. It directs the Secretary of HHS to fund projects using remote monitoring, telehealth, and digital tools to reduce maternal mortality and severe morbidity, with a focus on underserved populations. The legislation also mandates studies and reports on integrating technology into maternity care and improving telehealth models for Medicaid recipients.

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.

This resolution seeks to exercise congressional disapproval of the Department of Education’s recent rule regarding the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. If passed, the resolution would nullify the rule, rendering it without force or effect.

The Power for the People Act of 2026 aims to hold large data centers accountable for their significant and growing impact on the electric grid and consumer energy bills. It mandates that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) establish a special interconnection queue prioritizing data centers that use clean energy, pay prevailing wages, and agree to load flexibility. Furthermore, the bill requires states to consider creating special electricity rate classes so that data centers pay the full cost of necessary local grid upgrades instead of passing those costs to other ratepayers.

This bill mandates gender-neutral assignment standards across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, effective September 30, 2026. It requires that all occupational performance standards be based on scientifically rigorous, job-specific criteria rather than gender. Additionally, the legislation establishes new annual reporting requirements for Congress and mandates a formal review of ground combat unit effectiveness.

The Maternal Vaccination Act establishes a dedicated awareness and equity campaign to increase vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals. By providing targeted funding and expanding immunization program grants, the bill ensures that healthcare providers are better equipped to support maternal health, with a specific focus on reaching underserved and minority communities.

This resolution formally recognizes the persistent gender wage gap in the United States and its significant negative impact on women, families, and the national economy. It highlights the systemic factors contributing to pay disparities across various demographics and occupations. Ultimately, the resolution reaffirms Congress's commitment to achieving equal pay for equal work.

The Perinatal Workforce Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes by expanding and diversifying the perinatal health workforce. The bill establishes grant programs to support training for midwives, nurses, and other perinatal health workers, with a focus on recruiting individuals from underserved and minority communities. Additionally, it mandates national campaigns, federal coordination, and research to promote culturally congruent care and address systemic barriers to maternal health access.

The Data to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes and eliminate disparities by enhancing data collection, research, and public awareness. The bill provides funding for Maternal Mortality Review Committees, supports community-based organizations addressing social determinants of health, and mandates training for providers on implicit bias and culturally congruent care. Additionally, it authorizes comprehensive studies and grant programs focused on high-risk populations, including racial and ethnic minority groups and American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The Kira Johnson Act aims to eliminate maternal health disparities by funding community-based organizations that provide evidence-based support to high-risk populations. The legislation also establishes grant programs to implement anti-bias training for maternity care providers and creates compliance programs to address racism and discrimination in clinical settings. Through these initiatives, the bill seeks to ensure respectful, culturally congruent care and improve health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

The Supporting VA Families Act establishes a supplemental parental leave program for Department of Veterans Affairs employees. This legislation provides eligible staff with four additional administrative weeks of unpaid leave following the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. This benefit is designed to supplement, rather than replace, existing family and medical leave entitlements.

The Extending WIC for New Moms Act increases the duration of WIC eligibility for postpartum mothers from six months to 24 months. It also extends the period for receiving enhanced breastfeeding food packages to 24 months. Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive report to Congress evaluating the impact of these extensions on maternal and infant health outcomes.

The Social Determinants for Moms Act aims to reduce maternal mortality and health disparities by addressing the nonclinical factors that impact pregnancy and postpartum outcomes. The bill establishes federal grant programs to provide essential services—such as housing, nutrition, transportation, and childcare—to pregnant and postpartum individuals. Additionally, it creates a federal task force to coordinate cross-agency strategies to improve maternal health and support community-led initiatives across the country.