Legislative Activity

This bill, the Manufactured Housing Lending Act, mandates that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each establish a pilot program to purchase loans for manufactured homes classified as personal property. These programs must incorporate existing consumer lending protections and focus on homes in specific community settings. The goal is to facilitate financing for manufactured housing while ensuring prudent risk management and a reasonable, though reduced, return for the enterprises.

The Home Equity Lending Integrity Act formally defines "home equity investment loan" within federal lending law. It directs the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to apply existing civil liability rules for Truth in Lending Act violations to these specific types of loans. This legislation codifies current regulatory practice without altering how the Act is administered.

The Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026 prohibits the knowing distribution of false AI-generated media intended to mislead voters or intimidate election officials. It also restricts states from removing voters from rolls using unverified data sources, requiring reliance on approved government information. Furthermore, the Act bans the federal government from using its data to determine individual voter eligibility in federal elections. Finally, it mandates a GAO study on the use of federal databases for voter list maintenance.

The Renewable Energy Choice Act aims to promote the expansion of renewable energy sources like wind, solar, geothermal, and energy storage. It achieves this by prohibiting state and local governments from enacting regulations that directly or indirectly restrict access to or installation of renewable energy projects sold in interstate commerce. The bill specifically bans permanent bans and imposes strict limits on moratoriums, height restrictions, setbacks, and sound limits for these projects.

This bill, the "Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026," overhauls the criteria the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission uses to approve natural gas import and export applications. It mandates that the Commission must now affirmatively find that such activities are in the public interest, explicitly considering climate impacts, domestic affordability, and national security risks. The legislation specifically prohibits approvals that would increase U.S. natural gas prices or raise greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3).

This bill, the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026, authorizes the President to declare a smoke emergency when severe wildfire smoke significantly impacts air quality in a state. Upon declaration, federal agencies like FEMA can provide emergency assistance, including resources for smoke shelters and air monitoring. The Act also allows the Small Business Administration to offer relief grants to small businesses affected by the declared emergency.

The Restoring Renewable Energy Parity Act aims to remove federal barriers to renewable energy development. It immediately halts the investigation into wind turbine imports and repeals several executive orders and agency directives that restricted wind, solar, and geothermal projects. The bill also streamlines permitting processes and sets strict timelines for federal agencies to act on financial assistance continuation applications.

The Protecting U.S. Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act of 2026 strengthens measures against illegal fishing by expanding criteria for identifying nations that fail to regulate foreign vessels operating under their flag. This bill mandates updating the regulatory definition of "illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing" to align with existing federal law. Ultimately, it aims to ensure better accountability for flag states regarding illegal fishing activities.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify the Department of Education's final rule concerning "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations." If enacted, this action would prevent the new regulations from taking effect, leaving them without any legal force.

This bill establishes the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act to address the critical need for mental health support in schools. It provides federal grants to states to award subgrants to local educational agencies for recruiting, retaining, and hiring school-based mental health services providers in high-need schools. The goal is to help schools work toward recommended student-to-provider ratios for counselors, psychologists, and social workers.

The Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026 establishes a competitive grant program to support and expand career and technical education (CTE) programs focused on early childhood education. These grants will fund partnerships to develop curriculum, recruit and train educators, and provide student support services. The goal is to strengthen the early childhood education workforce by creating clearer career pathways and improving educational outcomes for students.

The Nursing is a Professional Degree Act formally defines "professional degree" within federal law to explicitly include nursing degrees. This change ensures nursing education meets the statutory standard for professional degrees, recognizing the advanced academic and skill requirements necessary to practice.

This resolution supports the goals of National Nurses Week, observed annually from May 6th to May 12th. It recognizes the vital contributions of nurses across patient care, public health, and research. The bill encourages the nation to observe this week with appropriate recognition for the importance of nurses in everyday lives.

This Act establishes the 6PPD Task Force, led by the Department of Transportation and EPA, to address the environmental threat posed by the tire chemical 6PPD-Q, which is toxic to coho salmon. The Task Force will coordinate research, identify funding opportunities, and recommend strategies for developing and deploying safer alternatives to 6PPD while maintaining tire safety standards. It will also share best practices for mitigating current runoff impacts and maintain a public repository of resources.

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 resolution designates the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week." It further urges the Surgeon General to educate the public on the health risks associated with asbestos exposure.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) concerning Truth in Lending and advance consumer credit based on expected compensation. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, the resolution nullifies the effect of that CFPB rule.

The End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026 eliminates federal tax subsidies for oil and gas companies that use carbon capture technology to facilitate enhanced oil recovery. By repealing the Section 43 tax credit and restricting Section 45Q eligibility for new facilities, this bill ends taxpayer-funded incentives for oil extraction processes.

The STOP Corrupt Bets Act of 2026 prohibits the trading of event-based contracts on regulated exchanges, specifically targeting political elections, government actions, sporting events, and military outcomes. The bill directs the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to prevent federal systems from facilitating gambling and mandates a GAO study to examine the integrity and risks of prediction markets. These measures aim to curb speculative betting while preserving the use of contracts for legitimate commercial hedging.

The Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act mandates that manufacturers and retailers place clear "Do Not Flush" labels and standardized symbols on non-flushable disposable wipes. The bill prohibits companies from marketing these products as flushable to help protect wastewater infrastructure. Enforcement of these labeling standards will be overseen by the Federal Trade Commission.