Legislative Activity

The Rural MOMS Act of 2026 aims to support maternity care in small rural hospitals. This bill amends Medicare rules to exclude beds used only for labor and delivery from the acute care inpatient bed count for Critical Access Hospitals. This change allows these vital rural facilities to maintain their special status while continuing to offer essential maternity services.

This resolution expresses support for designating May 17, 2026, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day." The goal is to raise public awareness about NEC, a devastating intestinal disease that severely impacts premature infants and their families. By increasing awareness, the resolution seeks to support efforts to reduce the incidence and improve outcomes for those affected by NEC.

The IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act authorizes competitive grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and similar institutions for long-term facility improvements, technology upgrades, and infrastructure modernization. Priority for these grants will be given to institutions demonstrating the greatest need, limited fundraising ability, and high percentages of Pell Grant recipients. The bill also mandates immediate forgiveness for certain outstanding balances on existing HBCU Capital Financing Program loans. Finally, it requires comprehensive reporting and studies to assess the program's impact and future funding needs.

The Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act expands the advanced manufacturing production tax credit to include several new critical minerals, such as copper, silicon, and uranium. The bill also allows extraction costs for domestically sourced ore to qualify for the credit when refined into these minerals. Finally, it repeals the existing credit reduction previously applied to metallurgical coal.

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 aims to combat sophisticated, cross-jurisdictional organized retail and supply chain theft. It achieves this by strengthening federal laws regarding money laundering and stolen property offenses, including lowering monetary thresholds for prosecution. Furthermore, the bill establishes a dedicated Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate federal, state, and local enforcement efforts against these criminal organizations.

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 prohibits the sale or importation of connected vehicles, hardware, or software originating from or controlled by designated "covered countries" (North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran). This measure aims to safeguard U.S. economic and national security against risks like espionage and cyber intrusion posed by foreign adversaries exploiting vehicle connectivity technology. The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with issuing regulations to enforce these bans, which begin phasing in starting in 2027, though waivers may be granted under specific national security conditions.

The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act aims to strengthen protections and streamline processes for IRS whistleblowers. Key provisions include establishing a *de novo* review standard for award disputes in Tax Court and allowing whistleblowers to maintain anonymity during court proceedings. The bill also mandates interest payments on awards that are significantly delayed by the IRS.

This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to enhance the sharing of information between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and intellectual property rights holders regarding suspected counterfeit or infringing goods. It lowers the threshold for sharing information and expands the types of data CBP can provide, including images and certain nonpublic third-party data. The legislation also broadens the range of interested parties who can receive this crucial information.

The Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act significantly narrows the federal beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. This legislation limits reporting obligations exclusively to foreign individuals and foreign-connected companies. Furthermore, it mandates the deletion of all previously collected data pertaining to domestic persons and entities.

The Small Business Tax Cut Act increases the deduction for qualified business income from 20% to 23% for eligible taxpayers. It modifies the income limitations on this deduction and expands eligibility to include certain interest dividends from business development companies. These changes are set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

This bill designates April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month to renew the national commitment to reducing the burden of cancer. It aims to address gaps in screening access and promote preventive actions across all populations. The legislation encourages federal investment in early detection programs and supports advancements in lifesaving cancer innovation.

This resolution expresses strong support for the Working Families Tax Cuts, a law enacted to provide significant tax relief to working families. It highlights key provisions that prevent broad tax increases, deliver substantial refunds, and lower the tax burden for lower and middle-income earners. The bill affirms the benefits of policies designed to help families keep more of their earnings.

The Trump Accounts for All Generations Act makes the existing Trump Accounts contribution program permanent, removing its scheduled expiration date. It also adjusts the annual contribution amount for inflation starting in 2029, ensuring the program's long-term stability. These changes are effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.

This resolution designates April 2026 as "Second Chance Month" to raise awareness about the systemic barriers faced by individuals reentering society after incarceration. It encourages communities, employers, and policymakers to support rehabilitation efforts and remove unnecessary obstacles to employment, housing, and education. By fostering these opportunities, the initiative aims to reduce recidivism and help individuals with criminal records successfully reintegrate into their families and communities.

The Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility (EBITDA) Act repeals recent modifications to the calculation of adjusted taxable income regarding business interest limitations. By removing these specific constraints, the bill aims to restore previous tax treatment standards for businesses starting in the 2026 tax year.

The Child Care Supply Credit establishes a new federal tax credit for employers who increase the wages of their child care workers. This incentive aims to improve compensation in the industry, offering a higher credit percentage for facilities located in rural areas.

The Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act mandates an investigation into Canada’s Online Streaming Act to determine if its content requirements and taxes unfairly discriminate against U.S. digital service providers. The bill requires the U.S. Trade Representative to report on these trade barriers and authorizes potential retaliatory actions if Canada fails to remedy policies that violate the USMCA. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a framework to address similar protectionist digital trade practices adopted by other nations in the future.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 strengthens U.S. policy by imposing mandatory sanctions on foreign persons and financial institutions that support Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile, drone, and terrorist activities. The bill specifically targets Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors to cut off funding for these malign programs. Additionally, it expands the State Department’s "Rewards for Justice" program to incentivize the reporting of individuals who evade these sanctions.

The Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026 improves patient care by officially recognizing doctors of podiatric medicine as physicians within the Medicaid program. Additionally, the bill streamlines Medicare documentation requirements to ensure patients with diabetes have better access to essential therapeutic footwear.

The Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026 strengthens the federal grant program that reimburses living organ donors for qualifying expenses by increasing eligibility and funding caps. The bill also mandates comprehensive annual reporting on program efficacy and requires a GAO study to explore how Medicare could further cover organ donation costs.