Legislative Activity

This resolution formally commends the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team for securing the 2026 NCAA Division I National Championship. It celebrates the team's historic fifth consecutive title and recognizes the dedication of the student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The measure highlights the program's ongoing tradition of excellence and the positive values fostered through their championship season.

The Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act establishes a Department of Energy program to provide technical assistance and grant funding to help smaller electric utilities strengthen their cybersecurity defenses. The initiative aims to support the deployment of advanced security technologies and improve threat information sharing among rural and municipal providers. By prioritizing entities with limited resources or critical infrastructure, the bill seeks to enhance the overall resilience of the nation’s power grid.

The NIH Mentorship Modernization Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish standardized mentorship requirements for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research training and career development awards. This legislation aims to improve mentor-mentee engagement and professional development by implementing evidence-based practices and providing institutions with support for mentor training. The bill ensures these standards are integrated into existing reporting processes to minimize administrative burdens while fostering a more effective research training environment.

The Campus Lifeline Act expands federal grant support for student-led mental health and substance use disorder initiatives on college campuses. The bill enhances peer-to-peer education, improves outreach for remote and underserved students, and mandates technical assistance for institutions. Additionally, it promotes youth awareness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by integrating hotline information into student ID cards and campus-wide digital campaigns.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania. The building will now be known as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr., Post Office Building." This designation will be used in all future federal records pertaining to the facility.

The Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act strengthens the national response to substance use disorders by integrating addiction-related employment and training services into the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The bill expands eligibility for National Dislocated Worker Grants to support individuals affected by substance use and authorizes funding for addiction treatment and mental health-related career training. Additionally, it mandates that the Department of Labor provide states with updated, evidence-based strategies to address the economic impacts of the addiction crisis.

The Transit for Urban Renewal and Business Opportunities (TURBO) Act aims to modernize national infrastructure by expanding access to tax-exempt bond financing for transportation projects. The bill increases the bond cap for highway and freight facilities, allows for the purchase of mass transit vehicles, and lowers the speed threshold required for high-speed rail projects to qualify for federal support.

The Endless Mountains National Heritage Area Act designates Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties in Pennsylvania as a National Heritage Area. Managed by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc., this initiative aims to preserve the region's unique cultural and historical landscape. The act mandates the development of a comprehensive management plan and provides federal financial assistance for a period of 15 years.

The AG2PI Act of 2026 reauthorizes the Genome to Phenome Initiative, extending its federal support through 2031. This legislation ensures the continued advancement of agricultural research aimed at better understanding the relationship between genetic traits and physical characteristics in crops and livestock.

The Risk-based Oversight for Integrity Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study and potentially implement risk-based oversight protocols for the National Organic Program. This legislation aims to modernize enforcement by prioritizing resources toward high-risk operations while reducing administrative burdens for lower-risk entities. Additionally, the bill establishes clear definitions and provides a framework for the limited use of virtual inspections to ensure the continued integrity of organic products.

The Unmanned System Command and Control Integration Assessment Act of 2026 mandates a comprehensive Department of Defense review of open-architecture frameworks for managing unmanned systems. The assessment will evaluate international best practices, cybersecurity resilience, and interoperability to determine the feasibility of a unified, modular command and control system. By establishing an independent advisory panel and requiring detailed implementation roadmaps, the bill aims to modernize how the U.S. military integrates and secures unmanned technologies.

The Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 establishes a comprehensive U.S. strategy to support the Iranian people by expanding access to uncensored information and countering regime-imposed internet blackouts. The bill mandates the development of new communication technologies, increases funding for digital freedom programs, and requires the identification and sanctioning of individuals complicit in human rights abuses. Additionally, it strengthens support for independent media and provides cybersecurity training to Iranian journalists and civil society activists.

This Act establishes the National Commission on American Leadership in Robotics to examine the role of robotics in U.S. commerce, competitiveness, and national security. The Commission, composed of 18 experts, is tasked with reviewing advancements and providing recommendations to Congress. It must submit an interim report within one year and a final report with findings within two years. The Commission will terminate 18 months after submitting its final report.

This bill mandates that the Navy and Maritime Administrator prioritize finalizing the design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels. It also requires a congressional briefing within 180 days detailing the modernization plan, construction management strategy, and funding for the new 10-ship construction program. The legislation ensures a clear path forward for acquiring essential sealift capability while maintaining current readiness.

This Act mandates the development of a comprehensive strategy for deploying and integrating unmanned and autonomous systems across the Indo-Pacific and Western Hemisphere. The strategy must assess current capabilities, identify system needs for maritime, air, and undersea domains, and plan for necessary basing, logistics, and allied cooperation. Furthermore, it requires a resource plan to address supply chain vulnerabilities and ensure the survivability of these systems against adversaries.

The Increasing Opportunity For Reindustrialization Act expands eligibility for Qualified Opportunity Zones to include census tracts containing former military installations closed under base realignment and closure rounds. This allows these areas to receive special economic development designations without meeting traditional low-income criteria. The bill also increases the total number of zones a state can designate to accommodate these newly eligible areas.

The Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026 expands existing VA education programs to specifically include emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing. This legislation mandates collaboration with industry partners to identify high-growth tech jobs and the necessary training for veterans to secure them. Furthermore, it requires the VA, DoD, and DOL to actively promote these opportunities to transitioning service members.

The Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act of 2026 aims to accelerate energy infrastructure development by significantly streamlining federal permitting processes under the Clean Water Act and NEPA. It imposes strict timelines and limits the scope of state water quality reviews, while also making major changes to judicial review under NEPA, restricting remedies to remand only. Furthermore, the bill permanently secures early site permits for nuclear facilities and removes environmental review considerations for new LNG terminal approvals.

The Prediction Market Act of 2026 establishes new rules and restrictions for "event contracts"—financial instruments based on future occurrences—under the oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The bill grants the CFTC authority to prohibit contracts deemed contrary to the public interest and mandates enhanced disclosure and anti-money laundering requirements for contracts offered to retail customers. Furthermore, it creates an Advisory Council and an Office of the Retail Advocate within the CFTC to focus on consumer protection and transparency. The Act also bans Members of Congress and high-level executive officials from trading these contracts and authorizes funding for increased CFTC oversight.

This bill officially reauthorizes the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP) for an additional seven years, extending its operation until 2034. It also updates the mandatory recoupment timelines for when the government recovers insurance payments following a covered terrorist act.