Legislative Activity

This resolution formally honors the courage and sacrifice of U.S. veterans who served during the Korean War and those who have served in Korea since the 1953 armistice. It seeks to ensure these service members receive the recognition they deserve for their vital role in defending democracy and freedom on the Korean Peninsula.

This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for Charleston, South Carolina, to host the 2027 annual session of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly. It highlights the city’s world-class infrastructure and honors the legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Olin Graham by advocating for the event to proceed as originally planned.

The Military Installation Readiness and Resilience Act of 2026 mandates that the Department of Defense systematically track the costs and operational impacts of extreme weather and natural disasters on military facilities. By expanding current data collection efforts, this bill aims to improve the long-term resilience and readiness of military installations against environmental threats.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Wai'anae, Hawai'i. The building will now be known as the "U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building." This designation applies to all official records and references to the facility.

This bill establishes the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Program, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The program mandates the creation of trained teams in every region dedicated to the rapid detection, control, and eradication of invasive species on and near National Wildlife Refuge lands. These teams will coordinate efforts with neighboring landowners and agencies, focusing on prevention and habitat restoration. Funding is authorized through fiscal year 2030 to support these critical conservation efforts.

This resolution celebrates 55 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Fiji, highlighting their enduring partnership in security, economic development, and regional stability. It reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to strengthening this alliance and supporting Fiji’s continued role as a democratic leader in the Indo-Pacific.

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 SCALE Biology Act establishes a comprehensive biometrology laboratory program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This program directs NIST to conduct research and develop technical standards for engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and biotechnology. The goal is to enhance innovation, improve data reliability, and support the safe and secure development of biological technologies. The Act also authorizes specific funding levels for this new NIST research duty through fiscal year 2030.

This act, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule regarding heat injury and illness prevention published in August 2024. This restriction extends to any future standard substantially similar to the one proposed.

The Kay Hagan Tick Act reauthorization extends federal funding and support for vector-borne disease initiatives through 2030. This legislation updates national strategy requirements and enhances the capacity of regional centers and health departments to identify, prevent, and respond to tick-borne and other vector-borne illnesses.

This bill prohibits the National Science Foundation from decommissioning or reducing the scope of the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) instruments across its various coastal and oceanic locations. It mandates that the OOI must remain fully operational until the NSF completes a comprehensive review of the program that incorporates input from the scientific and coastal communities.

The No Oil Profits for Enemies (NOPE) Act of 2026 strengthens congressional oversight of sanctions against the Russian Federation, specifically requiring legislative review for any executive actions involving Russian energy products. The bill mandates that these energy-related sanctions remain in place until the Russian government ends its war in Ukraine and commits to providing war reparations. Additionally, the Act provides narrow exceptions allowing the President to take emergency energy-related actions for safety, environmental, or urgent international economic purposes.

The Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative Act establishes a dedicated program within Homeland Security Investigations to strengthen U.S. partnerships and security cooperation across the Pacific Islands. By deploying specialized personnel to Honolulu and Guam, the initiative aims to combat transnational crime, counter malign foreign influence, and provide technical assistance to regional partners. This legislation authorizes $5 million annually through 2034 to support these efforts and promote long-term regional stability.

The GRACE for Military Survivors Act extends the window for military survivors to contribute death benefits to a Roth IRA or Coverdell education savings account from one year to three years. This change applies to benefits received on or after the date of enactment, and retroactively covers benefits received since October 7, 2001. This provides survivors with more time to utilize these tax-advantaged savings options.

The No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 addresses the rise of antisemitism in educational institutions by requiring federally funded schools to treat discrimination motivated by antisemitism with the same seriousness as other prohibited discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The bill mandates the use of the definition of antisemitism from Executive Order 13899 when investigating such incidents. This ensures consistent enforcement against harassment and discrimination targeting Jewish students and employees, while preserving First Amendment rights.

This Act directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish task forces to develop technical standards for identifying content generated by artificial intelligence. These standards will focus on provenance metadata, watermarking, and digital fingerprinting for various forms of digital content. The goal is to create technical measures that help platforms and users distinguish between human-created and AI-generated content.

This bill directs the presentation of Congressional Gold Medals to the crew of the Artemis II mission to recognize their historic achievements in returning humans beyond low Earth orbit. The medals will honor the crew's role in setting new space exploration records and paving the way for future lunar and Mars missions. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike these medals and produce bronze duplicates for sale.

The AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act mandates that covered entities, including public companies and federal agencies, must submit quarterly reports detailing how artificial intelligence affects U.S. employment. These reports must specify job losses, hires, unfilled positions, and retraining efforts directly related to AI automation. The Department of Labor will then compile and publicly release summaries of this data to track the national impact of AI on the workforce.

The Transit Oriented Development Act of 2026 aims to boost the construction of affordable housing near public transit by significantly increasing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for qualifying projects in designated transit-oriented areas. This legislation defines these areas as being within a half-mile of transit stations and zoned for density. Additionally, the bill mandates a HUD study to recommend adjustments to state tax credit allocations based on geographic cost-of-living differences.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of the late Representative Charles B. Rangel, recognizing his distinguished military service in the Korean War and his decades of dedicated service in Congress. It specifically commends his heroism in battle and his lifelong commitment to strengthening the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea. The bill further acknowledges the gratitude expressed by the South Korean National Assembly for his enduring contributions.