Legislative Activity

The Candidate Investment Transparency and Ethics Act of 2026 requires federal candidates, their spouses, and dependent children to divest individual stock holdings or place them into a qualified blind trust within 90 days of declaring their candidacy. The bill further prohibits these individuals from acquiring new covered investments while seeking or holding federal office. These measures aim to prevent conflicts of interest by ensuring that candidates' personal financial interests remain independent of their public duties.

The "Protecting Deliberative Process in the House Resolution" amends House rules to prohibit recorded votes from being ordered after 11:00 p.m. Exceptions to this late-night restriction are only permitted if three-fourths of the Members present vote to declare an urgent situation.

This resolution commemorates the 61st anniversary of Medicare, recognizing its vital role in providing health security to millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities. It honors the health care providers and staff who sustain the program while underscoring the importance of ensuring its long-term solvency for future generations.

The Valuing Employee Stock Today Act modernizes rules for Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) by allowing direct distribution of S corporation stock to employees. It also clarifies that Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are exempt from being included in the regular rate of pay calculation for overtime purposes. This legislation aims to encourage broader employee equity participation.

The Fit Future Act establishes the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to advise the administration on strategies for improving national health and physical activity. The Council is tasked with promoting youth fitness programs, addressing the national security implications of sedentary lifestyles, and fostering partnerships to encourage healthy habits across all levels of society.

The "Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act" authorizes the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to medical providers convicted of fraud related to federal or state health care programs. This legislation aims to protect the integrity of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) by ensuring that fraudulent providers are barred from receiving further government compensation.

The Improving Travel for American Families Act authorizes a two-year TSA pilot program designed to expedite security screening for families traveling with children aged twelve and under. The program prioritizes high-traffic airports with the necessary infrastructure to improve efficiency while maintaining rigorous security standards.

The "BILL Drivers Act" directs the Energy Information Administration to produce a standardized, public analysis of the factors driving residential and small business electricity costs across the country. By breaking down expenses into categories like generation, transmission, and state policy mandates, the legislation aims to provide consumers and policymakers with greater transparency regarding electricity pricing trends. This report will be published in a user-friendly format to help clarify how different components contribute to total utility bills.

The Federal Workers’ Compensation Integrity and Care Act aims to strengthen the integrity of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) program by improving payment oversight. This bill requires the Social Security Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services to share specific earnings and new hire data with the Department of Labor upon request. This enhanced data access will help the Department of Labor detect and prevent improper payments within the FECA program.

The VA Education Oversight Improvement Act expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' authority to oversee third-party contractors offering VA-approved educational programs. It mandates annual reports to Congress through 2028 detailing this oversight of contractor activities. Furthermore, the bill sets an expiration date of October 1, 2028, for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' designation of State Approving Agencies.

This bill, the "Child Care Modernization Act of 2026," reauthorizes and significantly updates the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. It aims to increase child care quality and access by updating eligibility definitions, strengthening state planning requirements, and establishing new grant programs for supply expansion and facility improvements. Key changes include mandating that payment rates cover the full cost of care and enhancing support for the child care workforce.

This bill establishes the requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report on the National Cemetery Administration to Congress. The report must detail burial statistics, cemetery operations, construction projects, and grant funding. The VA is also required to make this comprehensive report publicly available online.

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to require airlines to include strollers in their contracts of carriage and apply a "handle with care" designation. The FAA must also establish a specific liability limit of \$2,175 for any damage caused to a stroller by an air carrier. These regulations must be finalized within 180 days of the law's enactment.

This act establishes grant programs to enhance suicide prevention efforts using data and technology. It directs HHS to fund agencies using data analysis for targeted outreach to at-risk individuals across the general population. Additionally, the VA must create a grant program for organizations to develop AI-driven predictive models to identify suicide risk factors among veterans.

This bill amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to establish a ten-year statute of limitations for both civil and criminal export control violations. This ensures that authorities have up to a decade from the date of an offense to initiate enforcement actions or file criminal charges.

The Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act establishes a federal program to provide temporary income support and retraining opportunities for workers impacted by public health emergencies. It offers weekly cash payments to eligible unemployed or underemployed individuals and subsidizes employers who maintain hours for their staff. Additionally, the Act expands federal grants to support employment and training activities related to substance use disorders in affected communities.

The Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026 mandates the transfer of the Department of Homeland Security’s Special Events Program to the Office of Situational Awareness. This transition, required within 180 days of enactment, includes the relocation of all associated personnel, assets, records, and funding to streamline departmental oversight.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and underscores the critical need for consistent, full funding. It highlights how government funding lapses jeopardize national security, disrupt essential operations, and negatively impact the personnel tasked with protecting the American people. Ultimately, the resolution calls for immediate action to ensure DHS maintains the resources necessary to defend against a heightened domestic threat environment.

The Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026 aims to ensure parents receive clear information regarding life-saving care for extremely premature infants. It mandates that hospitals and obstetric practitioners publicly disclose their specific policies on providing intensive care for very premature babies. Failure to comply with these transparency requirements will result in the loss of federal Medicaid and CHIP funding.

The FLEX Act amends federal charter school funding laws to increase required funding reservations and expand allowable uses for grants, including supporting program additions at high-quality schools. It also updates grant requirements, streamlines administrative burdens, and mandates the Secretary of Education to seek input from charter school operators before issuing new rules. These changes aim to enhance support for the development, expansion, and operation of charter schools nationwide.