Legislative Activity

The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act empowers workers aged 50 and older to move employer-contributed 401(k) funds into individual retirement annuities while still employed. Additionally, the bill establishes a clear, plain-language safe harbor for plan administrators to ensure employees better understand their distribution and rollover options.

The **Patients Deserve Price Tags Act** aims to increase healthcare affordability by mandating comprehensive price transparency across hospitals, laboratories, imaging centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The bill requires these providers and health insurance plans to publicly disclose negotiated rates, cash prices, and standard charges in standardized, machine-readable formats. Additionally, it empowers patients with real-time cost-estimation tools and requires providers to issue detailed, itemized bills before initiating any collection actions.

The TRUTH in Coverage Act of 2026 mandates that health insurance plans covering sex-rejecting procedures must also provide coverage for restorative care to address the resulting physical and psychological harms. The bill establishes that such restorative care must be subject to the same financial requirements and treatment limitations as other standard medical and surgical benefits. These requirements apply to group and individual health plans for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

The Protecting Innocent Taxpayers from Endless Assessments Act prevents the IRS from using an unlimited timeframe to assess taxes against individuals who were victims of tax preparer fraud. By clarifying that the unlimited assessment period only applies when the taxpayer intended to evade taxes, this bill protects innocent filers from being held liable for the fraudulent actions of their preparers.

This resolution congratulates the Johnson County Community College Cavaliers baseball team for winning the 2026 NJCAA Division I Baseball National Championship. It celebrates their historic season, exceptional record, and championship victory. The resolution commends the team for bringing great pride to Johnson County and the State of Kansas.

The Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026 proposes to continue funding for the vital Healthy Start Initiative. This bill authorizes specific funding levels for the program through fiscal year 2031.

This bill establishes the **Expanding Childcare in Rural America Initiative** to address the critical shortage and high cost of childcare in rural communities. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize funding for projects that improve childcare availability, quality, or affordability in rural areas between fiscal years 2027 and 2029. The initiative ensures that existing USDA loans and grants are preferentially awarded to applicants focused on enhancing rural childcare infrastructure.

This act modifies percentage depletion rules for small oil and gas producers, specifically for marginal properties. It introduces a new calculation for the depletion rate, removes existing taxable income limits, and doubles the daily oil production eligible for the deduction. These changes are designed to support small producers and rural jobs, taking effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.

The Bereaved Parents Rights Act establishes new requirements for hospitals and birth centers following a miscarriage or stillbirth. These facilities must notify parents of their rights regarding the disposition of the fetus, including options for burial or cremation. Parents who choose to arrange disposition must have their wishes honored according to state law.

This resolution designates the first Wednesday of May as Maternal Mental Health Day to raise critical awareness about maternal mental health conditions, which affect a significant number of new mothers. It recognizes these disorders as common but often untreated complications of pregnancy and childbirth that impact family well-being. The day aims to highlight the importance of support, research, and treatment for mothers across the country.

The ACCESS Act aims to expand Medicaid coverage to include services provided in assisted living residences, effective January 1, 2027, provided the costs do not exceed current nursing facility expenditures. Additionally, the bill modifies the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to prioritize housing projects that support non-institutional long-term care options like assisted living. This legislation seeks to promote choice and affordability in long-term care settings.

The Safeguarding The Overall Protection of Minors Act (STOP Act) prohibits the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures on minors under 18, with specific medical exceptions. It establishes civil penalties for performing these procedures and creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations. Furthermore, the Act establishes a grant program to support organizations that assist individuals seeking to reverse prior gender transition procedures.

This act aims to immediately lower costs for American farmers by eliminating trade duties and revoking countervailing duty orders on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco. The legislation ensures these essential agricultural inputs can be imported without added tariffs, effective shortly after enactment.

The Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 aims to significantly enhance patient care and transparency within Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. This legislation mandates faster coverage decisions, including real-time authorizations for routine services, and tightens rules against retroactive claim denials. Furthermore, it establishes a new compliance and accountability program for MA organizations, imposing payment reductions for noncompliance and integrating compliance into the MA Star Ratings system. Finally, the bill aligns MA medical necessity criteria more closely with traditional Medicare standards.

The No Bias in the Baseline Act fundamentally changes how the federal budget baseline is calculated. It redefines the baseline as a projection based strictly on current laws, assuming discretionary spending remains at current funding levels without any inflation adjustments. This modification standardizes future spending and revenue projections for budget analysis.

The Health Savings Account Expansion Act significantly broadens access to HSAs by lowering eligibility thresholds and increasing annual contribution limits. It also expands what HSA funds can be used for, including paying for HDHP premiums, while simultaneously restricting qualified expenses to only prescribed drugs and insulin. Furthermore, the bill clarifies the tax treatment of health care sharing ministries.

The 21st Century WIC Act of 2026 modernizes the WIC program by expanding options for participant certification and benefit issuance through remote technologies like phone and video. It allows states the flexibility to temporarily certify eligible individuals based on income while requiring follow-up data collection. Furthermore, the bill mandates a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the use and impact of these remote technologies within the WIC system.

This resolution honors the 67 victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision and extends sincere condolences to their families and loved ones. It recognizes the heroic efforts of the first responders and emergency personnel involved in the rescue and recovery operations. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms a commitment to supporting the affected families and implementing safety measures to prevent future tragedies.

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 updates school nutrition standards to allow schools to offer organic or non-organic whole milk as a beverage option. This legislation also revises the criteria for milk substitutions based on medical or dietary needs and excludes milk fat from saturated fat calculations for meal compliance. Furthermore, the bill mandates that training for school food service personnel must now include comprehensive information on food allergies.

The ACE Agriculture Act of 2026 makes the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) a permanent program within the USDA. This legislation significantly expands AGARDA's research focus to address critical areas like water conservation, greenhouse gas mitigation, and climate resilience in agriculture. The bill also clarifies the Director's role and increases annual funding for the program through fiscal year 2031.