Legislative Activity

This bill mandates that state child welfare agencies make reasonable efforts to keep siblings together in foster care and ensure ongoing contact if they are separated. It also establishes a competitive grant pilot program to fund specialized foster care programs designed to successfully place large, widely-aged, or complex-needs sibling groups together. The goal is to prioritize and improve sibling connections while in state care.

The Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 affirms the critical importance of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to U.S. national security amidst Russian aggression. This bill mandates that the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense deliver a comprehensive report to Congress detailing emerging military, cyber, and political threats to the Baltic states. The report must also recommend specific actions to enhance U.S. and NATO defense cooperation and bolster Baltic resilience.

The Small LENDER Act amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to ease the burden of new small business lending data collection rules. It provides financial institutions with a three-year compliance period, followed by a two-year safe harbor from penalties. The act defines "financial institution" as one originating at least 500 small business credit transactions in each of the previous two years, and "small business" as one with $1,000,000 or less in gross annual revenue.

The "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, eliminating the requirement for companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). It also makes necessary technical adjustments to Title 31 of the United States Code, specifically sections related to financial recordkeeping and reporting of currency and foreign transactions, to reflect the repeal.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa. The facility will henceforth be known as the Martin L. Graber Post Office. This designation will apply to all official federal references to the building.

The Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026 protects taxpayer privacy and independence during the appeals process by restricting IRS staff participation. Under this act, non-appeals IRS employees are prohibited from attending Independent Office of Appeals conferences unless the taxpayer explicitly consents to their presence.

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 Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026 mandates weekly price and quantity reporting for fertilizer manufacturers and wholesalers to increase market transparency for farmers. The bill also establishes a public dashboard to track these reports alongside new weekly retail price surveys conducted by the USDA. These measures aim to provide clearer market data while protecting confidential business information and maintaining existing antitrust oversight.

The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 streamlines federal housing programs to better support tribal communities. The bill simplifies environmental review processes, expands homeownership and rental assistance opportunities, and reauthorizes critical funding through 2032. Additionally, it enhances tribal authority over housing management, improves access to loan guarantees, and establishes new support programs for homeless or at-risk Native American veterans.

The Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act establishes a priority review process to make certain oral contraceptives available over-the-counter for adults aged 18 and older. The bill also mandates a comprehensive GAO study to track federal spending on contraceptive-related activities across various government programs over the past 15 years.

This resolution expresses support for designating March 24, 2026, as "National Agriculture Day." It celebrates the essential role of the agricultural sector and recognizes its status as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.

This act officially establishes the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum and designates its location on the National Mall, requiring the transfer of land jurisdiction to the Smithsonian Institution. The museum is mandated to preserve and present the history and achievements of biological women in the United States. Furthermore, the legislation requires that exhibits and programs reflect diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences of women, as guided by a broad array of knowledgeable sources.

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 Pay TSA Act of 2026 establishes a dedicated Transportation Security Trust Fund to ensure that passenger security fees are used exclusively for aviation security, personnel support, and infrastructure modernization. By preventing these funds from being diverted for other government purposes, the bill guarantees a stable funding stream for the TSA. Additionally, the legislation ensures that critical security operations and personnel compensation continue uninterrupted during government shutdowns.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a comprehensive legislative package designed to increase housing supply, improve affordability, and strengthen oversight across federal housing programs. The bill incentivizes new construction, reforms housing counseling and disaster recovery systems, and restricts large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes. Additionally, it aims to expand homeownership opportunities for veterans and low-income families while modernizing standards for manufactured and modular housing.

The "No Tax on Drill Pay Act" seeks to provide financial relief to members of the National Guard and Reserve by excluding their inactive-duty training compensation from federal gross income. By eliminating federal taxes on this pay, the bill aims to increase the take-home earnings of service members for their training efforts. This change would apply to all qualifying compensation received following the date of the bill's enactment.

The Main Street Act is a comprehensive bill designed to revitalize community banking by easing formation requirements for new local banks and tailoring regulations to reduce compliance burdens on smaller financial institutions. It aims to increase transparency in bank supervision and resolution processes while modernizing lending programs and streamlining merger reviews. Ultimately, the legislation seeks to foster greater competition, improve access to capital in underserved areas, and ensure regulatory oversight is proportionate to institutional risk.

The DPA Modernization Act of 2026 comprehensively updates the Defense Production Act of 1950 to strengthen U.S. industrial capacity for national defense. This bill restructures key authorities, shifting decision-making power for loans and supply expansion to new committee and fund managers. It also clarifies emergency triggers for presidential powers, increases funding caps for the DPA Fund, and establishes new reporting requirements and strategic initiatives, such as the Critical Minerals Resilience Initiative.

This act reauthorizes the Young Fishermen's Development Act through fiscal year 2031. It is named in honor of Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo.

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.