Legislative Activity

The Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue (GUARD) Act establishes federal requirements for companies providing artificial intelligence chatbots to U.S. users. It mandates age verification for all users and prohibits minors from accessing specialized "AI Companions." Furthermore, the bill creates criminal penalties for developing chatbots that solicit minors into sexually explicit conduct or promote violence, and requires covered entities to ensure chatbots clearly disclose they are not human.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week." It aims to celebrate the vital contributions and entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses across the United States. The bill recognizes the essential role these businesses play in the national economy and applauds their resilience.

The PHS ACCESS Act amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the assignment of Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers to support Urban Indian organizations. The bill also grants the Secretary of Health and Human Services flexibility in granting constructive credit for length of service during appointments, establishing transparent criteria that prioritize service in underserved and high-need areas.

This resolution formally welcomes King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States for His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress. It recognizes the deep, historic partnership between the U.S. and U.K. across security, innovation, and shared democratic values. The bill reaffirms the enduring friendship and encourages deeper cooperation on strategic global issues.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has specifically authorized such military action. It affirms Congress's constitutional power to declare war and ensures compliance with existing statutory requirements for the use of military force. The resolution includes exceptions for self-defense and providing assistance to allies under attack by Iran.

This bill, the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act, explicitly repeals Executive Order 14399, which attempted to regulate mail-in voting. It prohibits federal agencies, including the Postal Service, from using funds to create national voter/citizenship databases or interfere with state administration of absentee and mail-in ballots. The Act reaffirms that states, not the federal government, control federal election procedures.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has explicitly authorized the action. It asserts Congress's sole power to declare war and notes the current hostilities lack such authorization under the War Powers Resolution. The bill carves out exceptions for necessary self-defense, intelligence sharing, and assisting allies defensively.

The Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act repeals federal tax incentives that encourage private donations to scholarship granting organizations. Specifically, it eliminates the tax credit for contributions and the exclusion of certain scholarship amounts from gross income. This legislation aims to redirect financial support toward public education systems.

The Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends and updates funding for existing regional ocean partnerships through fiscal year 2031. This legislation amends previous law to ensure continued support for these vital ocean management initiatives. It also adjusts reporting requirements to assess the ongoing effectiveness of the partnerships.

The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 aims to significantly reduce food insecurity among older adults and adults with disabilities through multiple avenues. It establishes new grant programs to fund local anti-hunger initiatives and modernizes federal nutrition assistance programs like SNAP by streamlining applications and improving access. Furthermore, the bill expands eligibility for existing programs, such as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, to include adults with disabilities.

The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 establishes a grant program to fund evidence-based or promising strategies addressing students' academic, social-emotional, and health needs, particularly those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants prioritize entities serving high-need, low-income, and rural student populations. Recipients must focus on evidence-based interventions, culturally responsive practices, and comprehensive student and staff support systems.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It reinforces Congress's constitutional authority over war powers while ensuring the U.S. retains the right to defend itself and support partner nations against Iranian attacks.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It asserts Congress's constitutional authority over war powers while ensuring the U.S. retains the ability to defend itself, its personnel, and its regional partners from ongoing attacks.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It asserts Congress's constitutional authority to declare war while ensuring the U.S. retains the ability to defend its personnel, allies, and interests. The bill mandates this withdrawal unless Congress provides explicit authorization for the continued use of military force.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It mandates that military involvement must cease unless Congress provides a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of force. The bill preserves the President's authority to defend against direct attacks and provide humanitarian and defensive support to U.S. personnel and allies.

This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional disapproval of the Department of Education’s rule regarding the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. If passed, this measure would prevent the rule from taking effect and render it without legal force.

The Home Team Act of 2026 aims to protect local communities from the negative impacts of professional sports franchise relocations. It prohibits leagues from banning community ownership and grants local entities the first right to purchase a franchise before it can move or be eliminated. This ensures that if a team leaves, the community that supported it has the opportunity to retain ownership at fair market value.

The GUARDRAILS Act formally repeals the December 11, 2025, Executive Order concerning national policy frameworks for artificial intelligence. This legislation terminates the order's legal effect and prohibits the use of federal funds for its implementation, administration, or enforcement.

The Data to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce disparities by enhancing data collection, research, and public awareness. The bill authorizes grants to support the maternal health workforce, strengthen state and tribal maternal mortality review committees, and fund research at minority-serving institutions. Additionally, it mandates a comprehensive review of existing maternal health data and quality measures to develop actionable strategies for saving lives.

The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act mandates the EPA to swiftly prohibit the discharge of plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials from facilities involved in their manufacturing, use, packaging, or transport. This ban will be incorporated into all relevant Clean Water Act permits and performance standards. The goal is to prevent this form of plastic pollution from entering waterways.