Legislative Activity

The American System for Sustainable Immigration and Mass Immigration Limitations Achieved Through Imposing Oversight Nationally Act fundamentally restructures U.S. immigration by replacing family-based and diversity visa systems with a strict merit-based approach focused on national interest. This bill tightens standards for citizenship, drastically limits family reunification, raises the bar for asylum, and mandates universal E-Verify for employment. Overall, the legislation aims to prioritize economic self-sufficiency, cultural cohesion, and national security while significantly reducing overall immigration levels and executive discretion.

The Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 prohibits the use of federal funds to enforce policies that compel federal employees or contractors to use preferred pronouns or names that do not align with an individual's biological sex. This legislation establishes a process for employees and contractors to file complaints and pursue civil action against agencies for violations. The bill defines "sex" strictly as biological sex (male or female) based on reproductive systems.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee. The building will now be known as the Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building. This designation ensures all official references to the facility reflect the new name.

The Good Friday Act of 2026 amends federal law to mandate that the United States flag be flown at half-staff annually on the Friday and Saturday following the first full moon after the spring equinox. This legislation establishes a formal national observance period during the Easter season.

The Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act restricts the entry of foreign nationals from countries where reliable identity and background verification is not feasible due to national security concerns. The bill mandates the creation of a designated country list, establishes enhanced vetting procedures for exceptions, and imposes strict penalties for unauthorized entry. It provides specific exemptions for certain groups, such as lawful permanent residents and members of the U.S. Armed Forces, while allowing for case-by-case waivers.

The Alien Banking Act requires individuals to attest to their lawful immigration status as a condition for opening or maintaining a bank account in the United States. Financial institutions are prohibited from serving those who fail to provide this attestation and must report any suspected false statements. The bill also establishes severe civil and criminal penalties, including asset forfeiture, for individuals who knowingly provide false information regarding their status.

The OLYMPICS Act imposes a 100% tax on income and sponsorships earned by U.S. citizens and permanent residents who compete in major international sporting events on behalf of designated foreign entities of concern. This legislation aims to discourage U.S. athletes from representing adversarial nations in global competitions.

The Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026 establishes Lincoln's Birthday as a new federal holiday. Additionally, it restores the observance of Washington's Birthday to its traditional date of February 22, moving it away from the current third-Monday designation.

The Preserving Counterterrorism Capabilities Act of 2026 extends the authorization for the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office. This legislation specifically moves the office's expiration date to February 28, 2027.

The Charlie Kirk Act amends existing law to authorize the CEO of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to disseminate information about the United States abroad. This legislation strictly prohibits the domestic dissemination or use of this material to influence U.S. public opinion. Archived materials may become available for public examination in the U.S. after a 12-year waiting period through the National Archives.

The Charlie Kirk Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the posthumous award of the Congressional Gold Medal to Charles "Charlie" Kirk in recognition of his life, service, and dedication to the United States. The bill honors his legacy as the founder of Turning Point USA and his commitment to promoting traditional American values, faith, and civil discourse.

This Act establishes an interagency task force, co-chaired by CISA and the FBI, to detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats against U.S. critical infrastructure from state-sponsored actors of the People's Republic of China, including Volt Typhoon. The task force is required to submit detailed reports, including classified assessments of potential disruption during a major crisis, to Congress. These reports will also offer recommendations for improving detection and mitigation efforts across federal agencies and critical infrastructure sectors.

The PILLAR Act reauthorizes and modifies the CISA State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program through 2033. This legislation expands the program's focus to explicitly include operational technology and artificial intelligence systems in cybersecurity planning. It also updates definitions, adjusts federal cost-sharing requirements, and restricts grant use for technology from foreign entities of concern.

The Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025 amends existing law to allow the President to extend control over the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in 30-day increments following an emergency declaration. This extension requires the President to notify key Congressional committees that the emergency conditions persist. This change applies to current and future emergencies declared under Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act.

The Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act makes it a federal crime to publicly release the name of a federal law enforcement officer with the intent to obstruct an ongoing criminal investigation or immigration enforcement action. Violators of this new prohibition face potential fines and imprisonment of up to five years. The bill updates federal statutes to explicitly include immigration enforcement operations within the scope of obstruction laws.

This bill prohibits the Federal Government from using facial recognition technology for identity verification purposes. It specifically bans all federal agencies from employing these systems to confirm an individual's identity based on digital images or video.

This bill prohibits the Federal Government from establishing or maintaining any database that collects or facilitates the biometric identity verification of U.S. citizens. This specifically bans federal agencies from keeping records used to confirm identity through unique biological traits like fingerprints or facial scans. The legislation aims to prevent the government from creating centralized biometric identity databases.

The Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act mandates the addition of the Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science of China to the U.S. trade entity list within 60 days of enactment. This action restricts the institute's access to U.S. goods and technology. The President may waive this designation only if they certify to Congress that the institute is not acting against U.S. interests or aiding in human rights abuses against minorities in Xinjiang.

The America-Israel AI Cooperation Act directs the Department of Commerce to update export control regulations concerning advanced integrated circuits for Artificial Intelligence. Specifically, this legislation mandates the inclusion of Israel on a list of countries receiving favorable treatment for the export of these critical AI computer chips. This ensures that exports of advanced chips to Israel are subject to the same rules and exceptions as those sent to other designated nations.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to formally recognize the Robert Aitken Bible as a historical document of the U.S. Congress. This Bible holds historical significance as the first English-language Bible printed in North America and was officially endorsed by the Continental Congress in 1782. The resolution simply affirms Congress's acknowledgment of this important piece of American history.