Legislative Activity

The GREEN Hospitals Act authorizes $100 billion to modernize medical facilities, prioritizing climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and sustainable infrastructure. The bill also establishes a $5 billion planning grant program to help hospitals develop sustainability projects, with a specific focus on supporting environmental justice and medically underserved communities. Additionally, the Act mandates that participating facilities meet specific labor standards, including fair wage requirements and protections for employee organizing rights.

The Youth AI Privacy Act protects minors by prohibiting AI chatbot developers and deployers from collecting, profiling, or using the personal data of users under 18 for commercial purposes or algorithm training. The bill mandates clear disclosures about the non-human nature of AI, restricts addictive design features, and limits data retention to protect young users. Enforcement is overseen by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general, with additional provisions for parental legal action and expanded federal research into the impact of AI on youth development.

The Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act of 2026 aims to streamline the delivery of life-saving aid to North Korea by reducing bureaucratic barriers and regulatory delays. The bill directs U.S. agencies to simplify licensing, reporting, and travel requirements for humanitarian organizations while providing clearer guidance to financial and shipping institutions. Additionally, it mandates that the U.S. advocate for more efficient humanitarian exemption processes within the United Nations.

The Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act ensures that individuals held in custody while awaiting trial maintain access to essential health care. By removing current exclusions, the bill allows these individuals to remain covered under Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and Department of Veterans Affairs programs. This legislation aims to provide continuity of care for those who have not yet been convicted of a crime.

The Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026 establishes a comprehensive framework to address democratic backsliding and human rights abuses in Turkey. The bill mandates annual reporting, restricts security assistance contingent on human rights improvements, and authorizes support for civil society, independent media, and political prisoners. It also directs the U.S. government to use diplomatic and sanction-based tools to hold Turkish officials accountable for political repression and transnational harassment.

The Green New Deal for Public Schools Act provides a massive federal investment to modernize school infrastructure into healthy, zero-carbon facilities while expanding the educator workforce and reducing class sizes. The legislation prioritizes environmental justice and educational equity by directing significant funding to high-need districts and schools serving low-income students. Additionally, it establishes a resiliency program to transform schools into community hubs capable of supporting neighborhoods during climate-related disasters.

The Green New Deal for Health Act establishes a comprehensive federal strategy to protect public health from the impacts of climate change while decarbonizing the healthcare sector. The legislation invests in resilient medical infrastructure, expands the community health workforce, and mandates new protections to ensure equitable access to care, particularly for vulnerable and environmental justice communities. By integrating climate science into national health policy, the bill aims to create a more sustainable, prepared, and responsive healthcare system.

This bill mandates that the United States Postal Service continue selling the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp for an additional six years. Proceeds from these sales will be transferred to the National Institutes of Health to support ongoing medical research into Alzheimer’s disease.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to disapprove a Small Business Administration rule regarding ownership, citizenship, and residency requirements for 7(a) and 504 loan programs. By passing this resolution, Congress renders the rule null and void, ensuring it has no force or effect.

The Health Over Wealth Act establishes rigorous transparency, accountability, and oversight requirements for for-profit corporations and private equity firms that own or operate health care entities. The legislation mandates detailed financial reporting, creates a licensure system for private equity investment in health care, and imposes strict regulations on hospital closures and service reductions to protect patient access. Additionally, the bill reforms bankruptcy and tax laws to prevent asset stripping and ensure that financial interests do not compromise the quality or safety of essential health services.

The Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act of 2026 enhances the EPA’s capacity to address public health threats by increasing funding for drinking water emergencies and establishing a new grant program for clean water treatment works. The bill also introduces economic feasibility criteria to ensure federal intervention is prioritized for situations where local ratepayers cannot reasonably bear the costs of necessary repairs. These measures authorize $100 million in annual funding from 2027 through 2031 to support critical water infrastructure resilience.

The Good Jobs for Good Airports Act establishes federal minimum wage and fringe benefit standards for a wide range of service workers at small, medium, and large hub airports. By mandating that employers provide competitive compensation based on prevailing-wage methodologies, the bill aims to ensure fair pay for essential airport personnel. It also includes robust enforcement mechanisms, including monthly certification requirements and provisions for private civil actions to ensure compliance.

This Senate resolution recognizes the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States by reaffirming the nation's founding ideals of liberty and equality for all. It highlights the vital contributions of immigrant communities while acknowledging the barriers they face. The resolution commits the Senate to advancing systemic change to ensure inclusion, equity, and opportunity for every resident, regardless of immigration status.

The Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026 expands access to methadone treatment by allowing qualified addiction specialists to prescribe the medication for pharmacy dispensing. This legislation creates a new, flexible pathway for patients to receive treatment, including via telemedicine, while providing states with the authority to opt out of the program. The bill aims to improve patient care by integrating methadone treatment into standard clinical and pharmacy settings.

The Gas Money Saved Act requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to reevaluate fuel economy standards whenever gasoline prices rise significantly faster than inflation. Additionally, the bill restores civil penalties for automobile manufacturers that fail to meet these corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards.

The PUPIL Act mandates a comprehensive study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to examine the roles, effectiveness, compensation, and career pathways of paraprofessionals and education support staff. This study aims to better understand this essential workforce that supports millions of students nationwide. The resulting report will provide actionable recommendations for improving the stability and quality of these critical school positions.

The "No Robot Bosses Act" establishes federal protections for workers and job applicants against the unchecked use of automated decision systems in the workplace. The bill mandates transparency, requires rigorous pre-deployment evaluations and annual impact assessments, and grants individuals the right to opt for human oversight in management and hiring decisions. Additionally, it creates a new Fairness and Transparency Office within the Department of Labor to oversee compliance, enforce worker rights, and prohibit forced arbitration for claims related to automated management.

The Stop Spying Bosses Act establishes comprehensive protections against invasive workplace surveillance by restricting the collection, sale, and use of employee data. The bill mandates transparency regarding data practices, grants workers the right to access and correct their information, and prohibits the use of data for anti-union or discriminatory purposes. Additionally, it creates a new division within the Department of Labor to enforce these standards and provides workers with legal recourse against retaliatory or unauthorized data practices.

This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until early 2029. TPS provides individuals from designated countries with the ability to temporarily live and work in the U.S. due to unsafe conditions in their home nation.

The Slash the Pentagon Act establishes a strict spending cap of \$750 billion for the national defense budget in fiscal year 2027. This legislation mandates that total defense appropriations cannot exceed this limit for that year. Importantly, any required reductions must exclude funding for the Defense Health Program and military personnel accounts.