Legislative Activity

The Kenya Merritt Renewing our PACT Act of 2026 establishes a legal presumption that certain diseases are proximately caused by employment for federal workers exposed to toxic burn pits during overseas military operations. This means qualifying federal employees who served in designated locations will automatically have covered illnesses considered work-related for disability or death claims. The bill mandates that the list of covered diseases aligns with the Department of Veterans Affairs' list.

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.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Army to convey three specific parcels of land at Camp Williams State Military Reservation in Lehi, Utah, to the Utah National Guard. The transfer is conditional, requiring the State of Utah to cover all associated costs and stipulating that the land must be used for National Guard training and readiness activities. If the property use changes, the federal government retains the right to reclaim ownership.

This bill amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish new procedures for handling annual appropriation bills. It imposes a 20-hour debate limit on these bills in the Senate, similar to budget resolutions, while preventing the House from taking extended adjournments in July until all appropriations are passed. The legislation aims to streamline and expedite the annual appropriations process.

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 Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026 accelerates infrastructure development by lowering the cost threshold for "covered projects" from $200 million to $50 million. This amendment expands eligibility for federal permitting improvements, allowing a broader range of projects to benefit from streamlined review processes.

The MAWS Act of 2026 establishes a two-year pilot program to incentivize the removal of invasive blue catfish from the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. By providing funding to pet food and animal feed manufacturers, the program encourages the purchase of blue catfish from local watermen at set prices. Additionally, the act mandates improved data collection and reporting to better track the species' abundance and assess the program's environmental and economic impact.

The North Rim Restoration Act establishes a comprehensive program to restore and reforest areas of the Grand Canyon National Park damaged by the Dragon Bravo Fire. To expedite recovery, the bill grants the Secretary of the Interior emergency contracting and limited sole-source procurement authorities to repair essential infrastructure and visitor facilities. These measures are supported by strict reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the restoration process.

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 Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act aims to accelerate geothermal energy development on federal lands. It streamlines environmental reviews for specific, small-scale geothermal exploration projects by exempting them from standard "major Federal action" requirements under NEPA. Furthermore, the bill mandates the designation of "geothermal leasing priority areas" and establishes specific environmental review protocols to expedite leasing decisions in those zones.

The STEAM Act aims to streamline the environmental review process for geothermal energy projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It amends existing law to treat geothermal exploration and development similarly to oil and gas projects, applying the same expedited review procedures. This change is intended to accelerate the deployment of geothermal energy resources.

The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of the Interior to create and maintain a single, unified list of designated critical minerals and materials. This list must incorporate existing designations from both the Department of the Interior and the Department of Energy. Federal agencies must use the most current version of this unified list when administering relevant programs.

The Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act prohibits federal agencies from providing funding or support for the creation and maintenance of state-level firearm ownership databases. This legislation ensures that federal resources cannot be used to track lawful gun owners, with a specific exception for databases tracking lost or stolen firearms.

This bill seeks to nullify the 2001 "Roadless Area Conservation" rule, effectively removing existing federal restrictions on road construction within National Forest System lands. It mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture construct new roads to facilitate forest restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, and improved watershed health. All such construction projects would remain subject to existing environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act.

This resolution expresses support for the National FFA Organization and designates February 21–28, 2026, as National FFA Week. It recognizes the FFA's vital role in developing future leaders through agricultural education. The bill also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the Alaska State FFA Association.

The Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act aims to promote de-escalation by exempting specific, clearly defined less-than-lethal projectile devices from federal firearm restrictions and excise taxes. This legislation provides a formal process for determining which devices qualify for these exemptions under both federal law and the National Firearms Act. The bill also modernizes tax regulations by exempting qualifying less-than-lethal devices and their ammunition from federal excise taxes.

The Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act ensures that Federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) receive the full 340B discounted price for drugs at the point of purchase. This legislation prohibits manufacturers from requiring FQHCs to pay more than the established ceiling price upfront, regardless of any later rebates or reimbursements. The goal is to guarantee immediate, upfront savings for these vital health centers.

This bill proposes imposing a 30 percent import duty on all sheep and lamb products originating from Australia or New Zealand. This new duty would take effect 30 days after the law is enacted and would be applied in addition to any existing import taxes.

The Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act increases the dollar thresholds for mandatory currency transaction and suspicious activity reports to reduce administrative burdens on financial institutions. The bill also mandates periodic inflation adjustments for these thresholds and requires the Treasury Department to review and modernize reporting forms to improve efficiency. Additionally, it extends the requirement for the FinCEN Director to provide annual testimony before Congress.

This bill, the Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act, expands the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to include the Secretary of the Interior for certain land and resource transactions. It mandates CFIUS review of land or resource deals involving foreign persons from specified adversarial nations. This ensures greater scrutiny over foreign acquisitions near sensitive U.S. public lands and resources.