Legislative Activity

This bill, the "BRIDGE Act," mandates a comprehensive report detailing how the People's Republic of China uses its Belt and Road Initiative to undermine the U.S.-led world order. It requires the administration to develop and submit a detailed, government-wide strategy for effectively countering China's economic and political reach through the BRI. The legislation aims to ensure a unified U.S. response coordinated with allies to promote shared economic growth within a free and open international system.

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.

This bill, the "Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization," extends the existing rural community hospital demonstration program for an additional five years, making it a 20-year program. It also updates the criteria for an additional extension period to cover certain hospitals that join the program between late 2024 and early 2027.

The Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act expands Medicare Part B coverage to include services provided by pharmacists starting January 1, 2026. This coverage is specifically for testing or treatment related to COVID-19, the flu, RSV, strep throat, or during a declared public health emergency. The bill outlines payment structures, generally covering 80% of the cost, and prohibits pharmacists from balance billing Medicare patients for these covered services.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative gold and silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins will honor the victims, first responders, and survivors, with designs selected in consultation with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. All surcharges from the sale of these coins will be paid directly to the Memorial and Museum to support its operations and maintenance.

The Rural MOMS Act of 2026 aims to support maternity care in small rural hospitals. This bill amends Medicare rules to exclude beds used only for labor and delivery from the acute care inpatient bed count for Critical Access Hospitals. This change allows these vital rural facilities to maintain their special status while continuing to offer essential maternity services.

This bill, the "Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2026," mandates that federal agencies adopt the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework for their AI systems. It directs NIST to develop comprehensive federal standards, guidelines, and minimum requirements for managing AI risks, authenticating synthetic content, and testing AI acquisitions across government operations. These standards must be consistent with the existing NIST AI Risk Management Framework and will be formally submitted for adoption once mature.

This bill supports the designation of May 14, 2026, as "National Scam Survivor Day" to recognize the growing threat of scams across the United States. It highlights the significant financial losses and the increasing sophistication of fraud targeting all age groups. The legislation encourages greater public awareness, improved prevention resources, and stronger law enforcement efforts to combat scam operations. Ultimately, it calls for a collaborative approach to support survivors and prevent future victimization.

This bill, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, makes two major changes: it allows for the year-round sale of E15 gasoline and reforms the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for small refineries. The RFS reform phases out existing small refinery exemptions starting in 2028, replacing them with a 75% compliance obligation reduction. The Act also directs the EPA to update fuel infrastructure rules for E15 distribution.

This bill reaffirms the strong alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, emphasizing its importance for security, economic growth, and shared values. It recognizes the deep economic ties, the contributions of Korean Americans, and continued commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty. The bill also supports strengthening security, economic, and cultural bonds between the two nations, and celebrates Korean Culture-Kimchi Day.

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 aims to combat sophisticated, cross-jurisdictional organized retail and supply chain theft. It achieves this by strengthening federal laws regarding money laundering and stolen property offenses, including lowering monetary thresholds for prosecution. Furthermore, the bill establishes a dedicated Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate federal, state, and local enforcement efforts against these criminal organizations.

This Act strengthens national security by expanding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review of real estate transactions involving foreign adversaries. It specifically targets purchases of farmland and property near sensitive national security sites. The legislation introduces a presumption that such "elevated risk" transactions pose unresolvable risks, placing a high burden on CFIUS to prove otherwise. Furthermore, it mandates consideration of U.S. food security during transaction reviews and ensures state laws restricting foreign adversary land ownership remain in effect.

This bill establishes two new federal tax credits to incentivize the development and rehabilitation of rental housing for middle-income workers. The Workforce Housing Tax Credit targets those earning between 60% and 120% of the area median income, while the Middle-Income Housing Credit focuses on units for those at 100% of the area median income or less. These credits aim to address the housing gap for essential workers who often cannot afford market-rate rents or qualify for existing low-income housing programs.

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 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.

The Small LENDER Act modifies how financial institutions collect and report demographic data from small business loan applicants under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. It mandates written notice to applicants, limits data gathering to self-reporting, and delays enforcement until at least June 1, 2033. The bill also introduces exemptions for smaller financial institutions and narrows the definition of a "small business."

The Trump Accounts for All Generations Act makes the existing Trump Accounts contribution program permanent, removing its scheduled expiration date. It also adjusts the annual contribution amount for inflation starting in 2029, ensuring the program's long-term stability. These changes are effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.

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.