Legislative Activity

This resolution formally condemns socialism in all its forms, asserting that its ideology is incompatible with American values and the U.S. Constitution. It reaffirms the necessity of secure, citizen-only elections and calls for the enactment of the SAVE America Act to prevent noncitizen voting and strengthen election integrity.

The Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 mandates that federal courts issue lifetime no-contact orders for defendants convicted of specific violent or sexual offenses. These permanent protections ensure victims are shielded from further harassment without incurring any legal fees. The legislation provides a clear framework for these orders to remain in effect unless a conviction is overturned or specific legal conditions for termination are met.

The Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026 seeks to restructure the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by bringing it under congressional appropriations and establishing more rigorous oversight and transparency requirements. The bill introduces stricter standards for enforcement actions, clarifies definitions of abusive practices, and provides new regulatory frameworks for emerging financial products like earned wage access. Additionally, it adjusts supervisory thresholds and limits the Bureau’s ability to use market-monitoring data for enforcement, aiming to increase procedural fairness for both financial institutions and consumers.

The FASTER Act of 2026 expands food labeling requirements to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, ensuring greater transparency for consumers. Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive federal report on Celiac disease to improve data collection, diagnostic testing, and the development of new treatments.

The Main Street Act is comprehensive legislation designed to foster a more competitive and accessible banking environment by reducing regulatory burdens on community banks and credit unions. The bill streamlines application processes, modernizes supervision standards, and enhances transparency across federal financial agencies to encourage local lending and economic growth. Additionally, it promotes innovation and financial stability by facilitating bank-fintech partnerships and improving the tools available for managing liquidity and bank resolutions.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act authorizes $6 million in annual grants over seven years to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. These funds will support the National Law Enforcement Museum’s public education, community outreach, and officer safety and wellness programs. As a condition of the grant, the museum must provide free admission to law enforcement officers and their families, as well as dedicated free hours for the general public.

Tyler's Law mandates a comprehensive study by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the frequency, cost, and impact of fentanyl testing in hospital emergency departments during overdose cases. Following the study, the Secretary must issue guidance on whether routine fentanyl testing should become standard practice for overdose patients. This guidance will also address staff training regarding existing drug test panels and the long-term health implications of such testing.

The American Franchise Act aims to protect the traditional franchise business model by clarifying the definition of a "joint employer." This legislation establishes that a franchisor is only considered a joint employer if it exercises "substantial direct and immediate control" over the essential terms of employment for a franchisee's workers. This change specifically targets liability risks associated with maintaining brand standards, ensuring franchisors are not automatically held responsible for local labor practices. The new standard applies prospectively to future legal proceedings.

The Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026 updates Medicare coverage requirements for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs, effective January 1, 2028. The bill mandates the creation of distinct billing codes based on frame material, specifically allowing suppliers to charge patients the difference in cost for premium titanium or carbon fiber models. These provisions aim to provide clearer payment structures and enhanced transparency for patients selecting high-performance mobility equipment.

The Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act amends the organization’s federal charter to formally define membership eligibility. The bill restricts membership to adult human females, establishing a biological definition for the term "female" based on reproductive system development.

The Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act seeks to improve anesthesia coverage in small, rural hospitals by transitioning payment for these services from Medicare Part B to Part A. Under this bill, qualifying rural and critical access hospitals will be reimbursed on a reasonable cost basis, allowing them to better support anesthesiologists in low-volume settings. This change simplifies billing and helps ensure that rural patients maintain access to essential surgical care.

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 aims to streamline and modernize the prior authorization process within Medicare Advantage plans. This bill mandates the adoption of electronic prior authorization systems and significantly increases transparency regarding approval rates and decision times starting in 2027. Furthermore, it establishes new enrollee protections and grants the Secretary authority to enforce faster decision timeframes for medical services.

The Patients First Act of 2026 is comprehensive legislation designed to stabilize Medicare physician payments, improve patient access to primary care, and transition the current quality reporting system to a more clinician-led framework. By modernizing reimbursement formulas, reducing financial volatility for providers, and increasing transparency in value-based care models, the bill aims to ensure a more sustainable and predictable healthcare environment. These reforms seek to lower out-of-pocket costs for patients while supporting the long-term viability of medical practices.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and processors from assigning specific merchant category codes to firearms retailers. This legislation aims to protect consumer privacy by preventing the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases through specialized financial classification. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing these provisions and reporting annually on compliance.

The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 proposes making daylight saving time the permanent, year-round standard time across the United States. By advancing standard time zones by one hour, the bill eliminates the need for biannual clock changes. Additionally, it provides states that currently observe standard time year-round the option to maintain their existing timekeeping practices.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Corey Comperatore, a dedicated volunteer firefighter, U.S. Army Reserve veteran, and community leader from Sarver, Pennsylvania. It recognizes his selfless sacrifice and heroic actions in protecting his family, while extending the House of Representatives' deepest condolences to his loved ones.

The **21st Century ROAD to Housing Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly increase housing supply, improve affordability, and modernize federal housing programs. It tackles issues from streamlining construction regulations and incentivizing local zoning reform to restricting large corporate home purchases and enhancing financing for manufactured homes. Ultimately, the Act aims to create more pathways to homeownership and ensure safer, more stable rental conditions across the country.

The Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully present or in the country on a temporary, non-immigrant status. The bill codifies specific historical exceptions to citizenship and aims to deter birth tourism and visa manipulation. These changes would apply prospectively to individuals born 30 days or more after the legislation's enactment.

The Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act prohibits the SEC from requiring market participants to submit sensitive personal data as part of Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) reporting requirements. This legislation aims to safeguard investor privacy by restricting the collection of information such as Social Security numbers, addresses, and biometric data within federal securities reporting systems.

The FCRA Liability Harmonization Act aims to standardize civil liability for class action lawsuits under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This bill caps the total recovery amount for both willful and negligent violations in class actions at the lesser of $500,000 or 1% of the company's net worth. Furthermore, it places new limits on the recoverable attorney's fees and court costs associated with these class action claims.