Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses support for designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month" to celebrate the profound and enduring contributions of Black American music to the nation's culture. It recognizes Black music's shaping influence across virtually every genre and its central role in the struggle for Black freedom. The resolution calls on the nation to observe the month by elevating Black artistry, promoting diversity, and honoring this deep-rooted musical legacy.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of the late Representative Charles B. Rangel, recognizing his distinguished military service in the Korean War and his decades of dedicated service in Congress. It specifically commends his heroism in battle and his lifelong commitment to strengthening the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea. The bill further acknowledges the gratitude expressed by the South Korean National Assembly for his enduring contributions.

This Act formalizes and strengthens the trilateral partnership between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. It expresses Congressional support for continuing the strategic alignment established at the Camp David summit. Crucially, it mandates the establishment of a formal US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue to deepen legislative engagement between the three nations.

The Community Flood Resilience Act allows communities receiving flood mitigation grants to use a portion of those funds to purchase private, community-based parametric flood insurance for five years. This aims to provide faster financial protection following flood events, supplementing existing coverage. Communities must report on how this initiative supports broader flood insurance awareness and mitigation efforts.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, in honor of Detective Luis G. Alvarez. The designation will now be used in all official records and documents pertaining to that post office.

This bill mandates the President to withdraw all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba. This removal is required unless Congress has specifically authorized the military action. The directive is issued under the authority of the War Powers Resolution.

This bill expresses support for designating May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month." It recognizes the significant impact of menstruation stigma on health, education, and economic opportunity for women and girls. The resolution aims to normalize menstruation, improve education, and expand access to menstrual health care and research.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative gold and silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins will honor the victims, first responders, and survivors, with designs selected in consultation with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. All surcharges from the sale of these coins will be paid directly to the Memorial and Museum to support its operations and maintenance.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York. The facility will now be known as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office." This designation will apply to all official records and documents referencing the location.

The IMPACT to Save Moms Act establishes a demonstration project for states to test alternative payment models for maternity care within Medicaid and CHIP programs. This project aims to improve maternal health outcomes, particularly for high-risk groups, by considering factors like risk stratification and social determinants of health. The Secretary of HHS must evaluate the project's impact and report recommendations to Congress on potential national expansion.

The Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes during public health emergencies. It authorizes significant funding for enhanced data collection, surveillance, and research across various CDC programs. Furthermore, the bill mandates public data disclosure, requires public health communication campaigns, and establishes a task force to develop federal recommendations for ensuring safe, respectful, and equitable maternity care during crises.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that policies governing access to mifepristone for medication abortion must be based on over 25 years of proven safety and effectiveness data. It affirms that access to this time-sensitive care should be equitable, transparent, and guided by the best available, peer-reviewed science, not political interference. The bill supports the FDA's authority to regulate based on evidence, including telemedicine and pharmacy dispensing.

This resolution condemns the devastating attacks on civilians in the Sudanese civil war and calls for an immediate end to external support fueling the conflict. It urges all parties to cease hostilities and demands robust international efforts to negotiate a settlement leading to civilian-led democratic governance. The bill emphasizes the urgent need to address the massive humanitarian crisis and hold perpetrators of atrocities accountable.

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.

This bill reaffirms the strong alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, emphasizing its importance for security, economic growth, and shared values. It recognizes the deep economic ties, the contributions of Korean Americans, and continued commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty. The bill also supports strengthening security, economic, and cultural bonds between the two nations, and celebrates Korean Culture-Kimchi Day.

The No Funds for Iran War Act prohibits the use of federal funds for military action in or against Iran through the end of 2026. This ban remains in effect unless Congress formally declares war or passes a specific authorization for military force. Exceptions are made only for actions consistent with the War Powers Resolution or necessary self-defense against an imminent attack.

This Act nullifies three specific Department of State rules concerning foreign assistance, effectively treating them as if they never existed. It prohibits any federal agency from implementing or enforcing these rules, or any substantially similar future policies. The legislation aims to prevent the enforcement of rules related to "Protecting Life," "Discriminatory Equity Ideology," and "Gender Ideology" in foreign aid.

The Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act ensures that compensation received by individuals exonerated from wrongful federal convictions is not subject to federal income tax. Additionally, the bill amends tax law to exclude damages received on account of sexual acts or contact from gross income, making them non-taxable. This change also eases the burden of proof for taxpayers claiming this exclusion.

The Export Controls Enforcement Act addresses the critical shortage of overseas personnel responsible for verifying that controlled U.S. exports are used as intended. This bill establishes a new, five-year Export Control Officer Program to significantly increase the number of officers stationed abroad. These officers will conduct essential end-use checks, advise foreign partners, and help prevent the diversion of sensitive American technology.

The Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act of 2026 mandates a comprehensive, data-driven report assessing the impact of U.S. export controls on semiconductor technology destined for China. This report, prepared by the State Department in coordination with other agencies, will detail the effects on China's military, AI development, and semiconductor industry. The goal is to publicly evaluate the effectiveness of these national security measures and recommend improvements to the export control regime.