Legislative Activity

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 Promoting Childhood Independence and Resilience Act of 2026 aims to protect parents from unwarranted investigation or prosecution for allowing children to engage in reasonable, age-appropriate independent activities. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to study and report on best practices for supporting childhood independence. Furthermore, it amends federal law to ensure that state child welfare systems recognize these activities as beneficial, not as grounds for abuse or neglect claims.

The GUARD Act establishes federal guidelines for artificial intelligence chatbots, focusing on protecting minors. It mandates that companies implement reasonable age verification processes for all users and strictly prohibits minors from accessing "AI companions" designed for emotional interaction. The bill also creates criminal penalties for designing chatbots that solicit minors for explicit conduct or promote self-harm and violence, alongside imposing strict data security and disclosure requirements on covered entities.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 111 South Tremont Street in Tremonton, Utah, as the "Sorensen-Estrada Post Office." It further mandates that all future federal references to this location must use the new name.

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.

This bill officially elects two members to specific standing committees within the House of Representatives. Specifically, it assigns Mr. Joyce of Ohio to the Committee on Homeland Security and Mr. Shreve to the Committee on Appropriations.

This bill prohibits the manufacture, import, sale, or distribution of children's toys and child care articles that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot. The ban takes effect 180 days after enactment, with violations enforced under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

The SHARE Act proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain proceeds from shared appreciation mortgages from federal gross income for eligible borrowers. This means borrowers would not pay federal income tax on the shared appreciation portion of these specific second mortgages. The bill aims to provide tax relief for homeowners utilizing these unique financing arrangements.

The Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026 prevents the IRS from considering an organization's beliefs on marriage, sexuality, or gender identity when determining its tax-exempt status. Additionally, the bill prohibits federal agencies from discriminating against religious employers who receive federal financial assistance and make hiring decisions based on their religious standards.

The Semi-Trailer Tax Parity Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to include truck trailers and semitrailer chassis and bodies under the definition of "floor plan financing interest." This update ensures these specific transportation assets qualify for existing tax deduction rules related to floor plan financing. The change applies to all taxable years beginning after the date of the Act's enactment.

The Event Contract Enforcement Act prohibits the trading of event-based financial contracts involving sensitive topics such as elections, terrorism, assassinations, war, and government activities. By amending the Commodity Exchange Act, the bill aims to prevent the commodification of activities deemed contrary to the public interest. It also restricts betting on gaming activities, with specific exemptions for conduct permitted under state law.

The No Foreign NIL Funds Act prohibits U.S. colleges, student-athletes, and related groups from entering into Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements or other revenue-generating contracts with entities or nationals of designated foreign countries. This legislation aims to restrict foreign influence in collegiate athletics by banning financial relationships with countries outside of NATO allies, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. Covered entities must report solicitations from foreign interests, and non-compliant institutions risk losing federal student aid eligibility.

The Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026 aims to reform the federal budget process by requiring Congress to create a single, comprehensive annual budget bill that includes all spending and revenue. This legislation establishes new deadlines and procedural requirements to ensure all committees contribute their budgetary components for inclusion in this unified "annual budget Act." The bill also mandates that Social Security trust fund activities be included in federal budget calculations.

This Act establishes a mandatory, annual process using artificial intelligence to identify redundant or outdated federal regulations. The Office of Management and Budget will oversee a pilot program and subsequent annual reviews to streamline the Code of Federal Regulations. Agencies must rapidly review and either repeal or update regulations flagged by the AI system, often using expedited procedures.

The SAFE KIDS Act addresses national security concerns by invalidating surrogacy agreements between U.S. surrogates and prospective parents from designated "foreign entities of concern." This legislation voids such contracts and imposes penalties on surrogacy brokers who facilitate these arrangements. The bill ensures that custody decisions for children born under these void agreements are based solely on the child's best interests under state law.

The Upward Mobility Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program allowing up to five states to consolidate various federal anti-poverty funds into a single "Upward Mobility Grant." States will use this flexibility to redesign benefits and services aimed at reducing "benefit cliffs" and increasing employment and earnings for participants. The law mandates rigorous independent evaluations to measure success based on specific upward mobility benchmarks. This initiative seeks to streamline aid delivery while maintaining core protections for participants.

The MAPWaters Act of 2025 aims to modernize public access to federal waterways by requiring federal agencies to standardize, digitize, and publish comprehensive geospatial data on water restrictions and access points. This legislation mandates the creation of a unified, publicly accessible online database detailing fishing restrictions, waterway closures, and access facility locations. The Act explicitly clarifies that it does not alter existing legal definitions of navigable waters or the authority of agencies to regulate fisheries and water use.

This act officially confirms that the University of Utah's use of approximately 593.54 acres of land in Salt Lake City for its research park constitutes a valid public purpose under federal law. It validates the existing use established by the 1970 Department of the Interior approval and any consistent future uses related to the university research park.

The Increasing Baseline Updates Act mandates more frequent budget baseline reports from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), requiring at least two updates annually unless otherwise directed. Additionally, the bill requires the President to submit updated technical budget data to Congress alongside the annual budget submission. These changes aim to provide Congress with more current economic and budgetary information throughout the year.

The Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to regularly publish evidence-based physical activity recommendations for the public. These reports must include specific guidance for various population subgroups and be updated at least every ten years. The legislation ensures federal health programs consider these national guidelines while protecting existing research authority and preventing the establishment of binding federal fitness standards.