Legislative Activity

This resolution supports designating April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" to honor survivors of sexual assault. It recognizes Denim Day as a national day of solidarity against victim-blaming, where wearing denim protests harmful myths. The bill reaffirms commitment to supporting survivors, ensuring access to comprehensive services, and working to prevent sexual violence.

The CONNECT Act updates the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program to prioritize the development of lifelong support networks and meaningful relationships for youth in foster care. It mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services provide states and tribes with guidance on best practices for mentorship, peer support, and the protection of youth rights. These measures aim to reduce isolation and ensure young people have the necessary connections to successfully transition to adulthood.

This bill proposes a temporary change to the House of Representatives' dress code. Specifically, it would allow members to wear denim clothing on the House floor on the last Wednesday of April each year.

This bill establishes a grant program to enhance screening, intervention, and services for pregnant and postpartum individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. It also mandates a study on how various forms of violence and trauma impact maternal health risks. Finally, the legislation supports grants for innovative approaches to improve maternal and child health outcomes for victims of violence and trauma.

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.

This resolution recognizes March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" to honor the invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health. It calls for systemic policy changes to address racial disparities in maternal outcomes, increase support for midwifery education and practice, and ensure equitable access to care.

The School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act establishes a grant program to help high-need school districts hire and retain more social workers, aiming for a recommended ratio of one social worker for every 250 students. Additionally, the bill creates a National Technical Assistance Center to provide training, resources, and workforce development strategies to support school-based mental health services nationwide.

The Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2026 aims to achieve tax parity for Tribal governments by aligning federal tax treatment with that of state and local governments. The bill facilitates economic development by expanding access to tax-exempt bond financing, creating new tax credits for tribal area investments, and extending the Indian employment tax credit. Additionally, it clarifies the tax status of tribal pension plans, charitable foundations, and specific health-related scholarship and loan repayment programs to support tribal self-governance and community well-being.

This resolution expresses support for designating February 2026 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month." It recognizes the significant public health impact of teen dating violence and calls on communities nationwide to observe the month with awareness and prevention activities. The goal is to empower teens to build healthy relationships.

The Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026 aims to improve access to care for new and expecting mothers. This legislation prohibits certain health plans from charging out-of-pocket costs for in-network mental health and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Furthermore, it updates continuity of care protections to explicitly cover postpartum individuals receiving ongoing mental health or substance use disorder treatment. These provisions will also apply to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

This bill establishes strict procedures, including public notification and hearings, that the Social Security Administration must follow before closing or reducing access to any field office. It mandates that field offices maintain adequate staffing and operating hours to ensure comprehensive and convenient public services. Furthermore, the legislation requires the Inspector General to review and approve any proposed office closure actions.

The COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026 aims to protect SNAP benefits by excluding certain cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) from Social Security and other federal benefits when calculating eligibility. This ensures that automatic annual income increases do not cause households to lose their food assistance. The legislation also excludes specific supplementary payments from the income calculation.

This resolution expresses support for designating November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." It commemorates the anniversary of the landmark Higher Education Act of 1965, which created vital support programs like the Pell Grant. The bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by first-generation students and urges the nation to celebrate their contributions to the future workforce.

The SNAP Back Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand exemptions from SNAP work requirements. This bill adds individuals who are currently homeless, all veterans, and former foster youth (aged 24 or younger) to the list of those considered "disabled individuals" for SNAP purposes. This change aims to make these specific vulnerable populations eligible for SNAP benefits without meeting standard work activity rules.

The Personal Needs Allowance Modernization Act, or PNA Modernization Act, increases the minimum monthly allowance Medicaid recipients in long-term care facilities can keep for personal needs. This bill raises the minimum allowance from $\$30$ to $\$60$. Furthermore, it mandates that the allowance amounts will automatically increase in the future, tied directly to cost-of-living adjustments made to Social Security benefits after November 2025.

The Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act establishes a new grant program to fund demonstration projects focused on creating career pathways for professions like doulas and midwives. These multi-year projects must operate in states that recognize and reimburse these roles through insurance. The goal is to develop sustainable training models that lead to better wages and benefits for low-income individuals entering these essential maternal health fields.

This bill officially renames the Department of Veterans Affairs women's health clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The clinic will now be known as the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman Clinic. This change ensures all official records reflect the new designation.

The Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the Social Security system through several key changes. It increases the minimum benefit for long-term, low-earning workers and introduces a new bonus payment for long-term beneficiaries. The bill also extends student benefits until age 26 and modifies the taxation of high earners above the current contribution cap. Finally, it increases the OASDI employment tax rate starting in 2026.

The Mom and Pop Tax Relief Act modifies the Section 199A qualified business income deduction for tax years beginning after 2025. This bill caps the eligible income for the deduction at the lesser of total qualified business income or \$25,000, with further reductions for taxpayers whose Adjusted Gross Income exceeds \$200,000. It also tightens the rules regarding what qualifies as W-2 wages and clarifies that income earned as an employee does not qualify for this deduction.

This bill authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a specific ceremony. The event will honor the recipients of the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the 'Six Triple Eight' Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021. The ceremony is scheduled for April 29, 2025, with setup governed by the Architect of the Capitol.