Legislative Activity

This resolution designates the first week of August 2026 as "National Community Health Center Week" to honor the vital role these centers play in providing accessible, comprehensive primary care to millions of Americans. It celebrates the 60-year legacy of community health centers and encourages the public to visit their local facilities to recognize the dedicated staff and patients who strengthen our nation's health system.

The Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026 strengthens immigration enforcement by shifting primary detention and custody authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security. The bill establishes stricter standards for the detention of noncitizens during removal proceedings and expands the government's authority to hold individuals with final removal orders. Additionally, it limits administrative and judicial review of custody determinations to ensure more consistent enforcement of immigration laws.

The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act extends critical funding and support for national vector-borne disease initiatives through 2030. This legislation updates program administration to improve efficiency and ensures the continued operation of regional centers of excellence dedicated to combating tick-borne illnesses.

The Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act increases government transparency by requiring federal agencies to publish all active guidance documents in a single, centralized, and publicly accessible online location. This legislation ensures that policies, memoranda, and other informal agency directives are easily searchable and clearly marked if rescinded. By streamlining access to these documents, the Act helps the public better understand the regulatory interpretations that affect them.

This resolution honors the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the organization’s century of leadership in golf course management, environmental stewardship, professional education, and workforce development.

This joint resolution seeks to overturn an EPA decision that authorized California’s strict pollution control standards for ocean-going vessels while docked. If passed, the resolution would invalidate the EPA’s authorization, rendering the state's emission requirements for these vessels null and void.

This joint resolution seeks to nullify an EPA rule that granted California a waiver to establish its own motor vehicle pollution standards. By disapproving this action, the resolution aims to invalidate the legal authority behind California’s Advanced Clean Car Program and related Zero Emission Vehicle amendments.

The Kids Online Safety Act establishes a comprehensive "duty of care" requiring online platforms to design features that mitigate specific harms to minors, such as those related to mental health and exploitation. It mandates that platforms provide minors with default, restrictive safety settings and robust parental controls over data sharing and recommendations. Furthermore, the legislation demands significant transparency regarding algorithmic ranking systems and grants the FTC enforcement authority.

This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional disapproval of an EPA rule that granted California a waiver to set its own greenhouse gas emission standards for motor vehicles. If enacted, the resolution would nullify this waiver, effectively stripping the rule of its legal force and effect.

The Accountable Produce is Medicine Act of 2026 mandates the testing of a new bundled payment model within Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP to integrate "food-is-medicine" interventions into clinical care. By providing eligible patients with nutrition counseling, remote monitoring, and healthy food access, the program aims to improve health outcomes and reduce costs associated with chronic, diet-related diseases. The initiative will operate for at least five years across selected programs, prioritizing evidence-based care for individuals in underserved or rural communities.

The Tick-Borne Livestock Disease Research Prioritization Act directs the Department of Agriculture to prioritize research and extension grants aimed at combating emerging tick-borne diseases in livestock. By funding the development of vaccines, diagnostics, and management strategies, the bill seeks to protect herd health and support the economic stability of the U.S. beef and dairy industries.

This joint resolution seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency rule that granted California a waiver to enforce its own stricter vehicle emission standards. By disapproving this rule, the resolution prevents California from implementing the Advanced Clean Car Program and ensures that federal emission requirements remain the standard.

This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of an EPA rule that granted California the authority to enforce its own emission standards for small off-road engines, such as lawn mowers and leaf blowers. By passing this resolution, Congress effectively blocks the rule from taking effect.

The Stop Superbugs Act establishes a competitive grant program to support a clinical research network dedicated to combating antibiotic resistance. This initiative focuses on accelerating clinical trials, improving community outreach, and integrating diagnostic and pharmaceutical innovations to better address the threat of superbugs.

The National Plan for Epilepsy Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive review of federal epilepsy programs, research, and care strategies. By collaborating with stakeholders and identifying knowledge gaps, the Act aims to improve health outcomes, enhance treatment, and better support individuals living with epilepsy. The resulting report will provide Congress with actionable recommendations to strengthen federal efforts and coordination in epilepsy prevention and care.

This resolution designates August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children’s Day" to honor the sacrifices and unique hardships faced by children who have lost a parent in military service. It serves as a formal expression of national gratitude, encouraging Americans to recognize and support these children.

The College Transparency Act establishes a secure, privacy-protected federal data system to track postsecondary student outcomes, including enrollment, completion, and post-college earnings. By repealing the existing ban on a national student-level database, the bill aims to provide students and families with transparent, customizable information to help them make informed educational decisions. The system is designed to streamline institutional reporting requirements while strictly prohibiting the use of personal data for law enforcement, immigration, or federal ranking purposes.

The Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026 aims to stabilize Medicare physician payments by modernizing budget neutrality thresholds and capping year-to-year payment fluctuations. The bill mandates periodic updates to practice expense data to reflect current costs and establishes a reconciliation process to correct inaccuracies in estimated service utilization. These measures are designed to ensure more predictable and accurate reimbursement rates for healthcare providers.

This resolution designates August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week." It recognizes the vital role these markets play in supporting local economies, promoting sustainable agriculture, and improving community access to fresh, healthy food.

This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI). It honors the organization’s century of leadership in establishing technical and safety standards that ensure the reliability and interoperability of firearms and ammunition. Furthermore, it recognizes SAAMI’s ongoing commitment to public safety, scientific rigor, and responsible industry practices.