Legislative Activity

The SHIELD Citizens Act proposes to restrict eligibility for federal welfare programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, and housing assistance, exclusively to U.S. citizens. By amending existing law, the bill aims to ensure that federal public resources are reserved for citizens and nationals of the United States. The legislation includes a transition period for current recipients and maintains existing exceptions for emergency services and disaster relief.

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 Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 modernizes the H-2A visa program to better support the agricultural industry by streamlining application processes and establishing a centralized online portal for employers. The bill updates labor certification, housing, and wage requirements while expanding the definition of eligible agricultural work to include a broader range of activities. Additionally, it enhances worker protections—including new heat illness prevention standards—and provides greater administrative efficiency for federal agencies managing the program.

This resolution expresses support for designating June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day." The goal is to raise public understanding and reduce the stigma surrounding post-traumatic stress, particularly among veterans. By promoting awareness, the bill seeks to encourage timely treatment for those suffering from this often-untreated condition.

The SHARE Act of 2025 establishes new federal requirements for the FBI to share criminal history record information with states participating in professional licensing interstate compacts. This information sharing is strictly for the purpose of conducting background checks on applicants seeking to practice a profession in another compact state. States receiving this data are severely restricted on how they can use or further disseminate the detailed criminal history, generally only being permitted to report a binary "satisfactory" or "unsatisfactory" determination back to the compact's Commission.

The NSF AI Education Act of 2025 significantly expands the National Science Foundation's role in bolstering the AI workforce through education and training. It establishes new scholarships and fellowships for students and professionals in AI-related fields, while also creating Centers of AI Excellence at community colleges and technical schools. Furthermore, the bill funds research awards to develop effective AI teaching methods and materials for K-12 education. Overall, this legislation aims to build a robust, skilled, and diverse AI talent pipeline across all educational levels.

The CREATE AI Act of 2025 establishes the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to democratize access to the high-powered computing and data necessary for advanced AI research. This resource will be managed by a non-governmental Operating Entity overseen by a new Steering Subcommittee. The goal is to broaden participation in AI development beyond large tech companies to maintain U.S. leadership and ensure AI benefits all Americans. Access will be prioritized for U.S.-affiliated researchers, educators, and students, with specific provisions for ethics, security, and privacy reviews.

The End EPA Abuse Act of 2026 aims to significantly limit the regulatory authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This bill amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the EPA from issuing regulations that restrict vehicle sales, mandate fuel-switching at power plants, or reduce electric grid reliability. It also bars the EPA from requiring the use of technologies deemed commercially unavailable, cost-prohibitive without subsidies, or otherwise infeasible.

This bill authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the collective heroism of the individuals who defended Bataan, Corregidor, and other locations in the Pacific theater during World War II. The medal honors the extraordinary sacrifice of U.S. service members and Filipino forces who fought and endured imprisonment by Imperial Japan. Following the presentation, the medal will be permanently displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. The legislation also allows for the production and sale of bronze duplicate medals.

This Act officially redesignates the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park, aligning its administration with other National Park System units. It maintains existing fishing and hunting regulations while directing the Secretary of the Interior to increase employment opportunities for culturally affiliated Indian tribes. Furthermore, the bill authorizes agreements with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for resource management and directs the transfer of specific acreage into federal trust status for the Tribe, excluding gaming use.

The Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act significantly expands legal immunity for firearm manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations by redefining terms within existing federal law. It mandates the immediate dismissal of pending lawsuits against these entities and establishes strict new standards for any exceptions that might apply. Furthermore, the bill preempts state and local laws that attempt to impose liability based on the criminal misuse of qualified products.

This bill, the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act, extends the authorization period for the African American Civil Rights Network. It amends existing law to increase the network's authorization from seven years to ten years following the enactment of this Act.

This resolution supports the designation of June 14 through June 21, 2026, as National Men’s Health Week. It aims to raise awareness about the health disparities affecting men, such as lower life expectancy and higher rates of certain chronic diseases. The week encourages men, families, and providers to focus on early detection, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle choices.

The No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026 aims to prevent U.S.-provided defense equipment from falling into the hands of hostile actors following force withdrawals, as seen in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill establishes strict new reporting, notification, and high-level approval requirements for the Department of Defense when disposing of accountable property during significant force repositioning overseas. It mandates comprehensive risk mitigation plans, detailed cost analyses, and senior leader sign-off for abandoning or destroying high-value equipment.

The No American Left Behind Act requires the Department of Defense to submit a comprehensive report assessing its support for recovering and repatriating U.S. nationals held hostage, detained, missing, or deceased abroad. This report must analyze current operational planning, identify resource or policy gaps, and evaluate the feasibility of establishing a formal "No American Left Behind" doctrine. The goal is to ensure a sustained commitment to bringing all Americans home, regardless of location or circumstance.

This bill initiates impeachment proceedings against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Louise Ross for high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles of impeachment cite judicial misconduct, including an undisclosed extramarital affair creating conflicts of interest, inappropriate conduct in chambers, attending a partisan political event, and making false statements to obstruct a judicial investigation. The bill ultimately declares Judge Ross guilty and calls for her removal from office.

This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against Eleanor L. Ross, a Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The House of Representatives is moving to formally charge and try the judge.

The Millstone Act significantly increases federal penalties for a range of severe offenses. This legislation amends multiple criminal statutes to make the death penalty or life imprisonment the maximum punishment for crimes involving sexual violence against children, child exploitation, and female genital mutilation. Essentially, it mandates the harshest possible sentences for these specific violent crimes.

This bill amends the American Battlefield Protection Program to extend and modify key grant programs for battlefield preservation through 2036. It also makes the battlefield interpretation modernization grant program permanent. Furthermore, the legislation directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct or certify studies on nationally significant sites related to the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War.

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act aims to shield manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products from civil lawsuits related to silica dust exposure. This bill prohibits filing new lawsuits, and mandates the dismissal of existing ones, when injuries allegedly result from unsafe cutting or installation practices by third-party fabricators. The intent is to protect commerce by preventing liability for actions outside the manufacturer's control where safety standards already exist for installers.