Legislative Activity

The Right to IVF Act of 2026 establishes a nationwide statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) while prohibiting states from imposing restrictive barriers. The bill further expands family-building support by mandating comprehensive fertility coverage across private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and federal employee health plans. Additionally, it guarantees expanded access to fertility services and preservation for military service members and veterans.

The American Franchise Act aims to protect the traditional franchise business model by clarifying the definition of a "joint employer." This legislation establishes that a franchisor is only considered a joint employer if it exercises "substantial direct and immediate control" over the essential terms of employment for a franchisee's workers. This change specifically targets liability risks associated with maintaining brand standards, ensuring franchisors are not automatically held responsible for local labor practices. The new standard applies prospectively to future legal proceedings.

The Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act establishes stricter oversight and transparency requirements for significant staff reductions across major U.S. foreign affairs agencies. The bill mandates congressional notification for large-scale layoffs, updates retention procedures for Foreign Service members, and ensures advance notice for personnel changes. These measures aim to protect the stability and effectiveness of the nation’s diplomatic and international development workforce.

The Foreign Service Test-Free Reentry Act of 2026 streamlines the rehiring process for qualified former career Foreign Service members who were involuntarily separated due to reductions in force between 2025 and 2030. This legislation allows the Secretary of State to reappoint these individuals without requiring them to repeat standard written or oral examinations.

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 aims to streamline and modernize the prior authorization process within Medicare Advantage plans. This bill mandates the adoption of electronic prior authorization systems and significantly increases transparency regarding approval rates and decision times starting in 2027. Furthermore, it establishes new enrollee protections and grants the Secretary authority to enforce faster decision timeframes for medical services.

This resolution designates July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor the essential, high-risk work performed by these skilled professionals. It pays tribute to the lineworkers who provide critical service during emergencies and recognizes those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

The Voter Choice Act establishes a new federal program to support state and local governments in transitioning to ranked choice voting systems. Through the Election Assistance Commission, the bill provides technical assistance and matching grants to help jurisdictions update voting equipment, design ballots, and conduct voter outreach. This initiative aims to modernize election administration by facilitating the adoption of systems that allow voters to rank candidates by preference.

This bill, the Great American Outdoors Act 250, significantly reforms and renames the existing public lands restoration fund to the America’s Legacy Restoration Fund. It secures dedicated funding streams, primarily from energy revenues and new fees on foreign visitors, to address critical deferred maintenance across the National Park Service, Forest Service, and other public land agencies. The legislation establishes strict spending priorities for infrastructure repair while also creating pilot programs for enhancing outdoor recreation and sportsmen's access. Finally, it mandates increased transparency and accountability through standardized metrics and public reporting on all funded projects.

The Stop Scamming Americans Act mandates the State Department to develop specialized training for diplomatic staff stationed in countries with high levels of online scams targeting Americans. This training will focus on understanding transnational scam syndicates, associated human trafficking, and foreign government involvement. The goal is to equip diplomats with the tools to identify, prevent, and respond to these criminal activities.

The Jewish American Security Act addresses the rising threat of antisemitism across the nation. This bill mandates new protections for Jewish students in educational settings and significantly increases funding and administrative support for securing Jewish community institutions. Furthermore, it requires increased transparency from large online platforms regarding their moderation of antisemitic content and mandates federal assessments of domestic and transnational antisemitic threats.

This bill strengthens U.S. access to critical minerals by authorizing international partnerships and agreements to build secure, transparent supply chains with allies. It establishes Energy Security Compacts to diversify energy and mineral sources while protecting American jobs and the environment. Finally, the legislation creates new leadership roles and exchange programs at the State Department to build a skilled domestic mining workforce and counter foreign leverage over essential resources.

The Build American Efficiency Act streamlines the process for HUD funding recipients to certify compliance with domestic content requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act. It directs HUD to recognize documentation from the Make It American Process Standard as sufficient evidence for this certification. This change offers flexibility, as recipients are not required to use this specific documentation.

The Ukraine Support Act strengthens U.S. diplomatic, military, and economic support for Ukraine while intensifying pressure on Russia through comprehensive sanctions and export controls. The bill establishes long-term reconstruction and security programs, bolsters independent media, and mandates strategies to reduce European reliance on Russian energy. Additionally, it reinforces NATO’s collective defense and imposes strict oversight on the use of U.S. aid to ensure accountability and strategic impact.

This bill expresses support for designating June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." The designations aim to honor the nearly 47,000 people killed by gunfire each year and raise public awareness about the devastating impact of gun violence. The resolution encourages the public to wear orange on that day and focus on community efforts to promote gun safety.

The American Manufacturing Revitalization Exchange Program Act of 2026 establishes a temporary international workforce exchange program to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing sector. This program will send skilled U.S. workers to allied nations for hands-on training in strategically important manufacturing fields. The goal is to build expertise, share best practices, and develop a more skilled domestic workforce to fill critical labor gaps.

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.

This Act prohibits the use of federal funds for specific settlement payments, including those related to the *Trump, et al. v. IRS, et al.* case. It places new restrictions on the Judgment Fund, barring payments to high-ranking officials, their relatives, and certain entities for specific types of claims. The bill also establishes strict reporting and notification requirements for large government compromise settlements.

The BEACON Act of 2026 establishes two new Department of Veterans Affairs grant programs to significantly advance the treatment of veterans suffering from chronic mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). These programs will fund research, clinical trials, and the testing of new, non-drug neurorehabilitation approaches focused on improving mental health outcomes. The legislation aims to foster partnerships and independent third-party studies to identify and implement best practices for mTBI care outside of traditional VA pathways.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that policies governing access to mifepristone for medication abortion must be based on over 25 years of proven safety and effectiveness data. It affirms that access to this time-sensitive care should be equitable, transparent, and guided by the best available, peer-reviewed science, not political interference. The bill supports the FDA's authority to regulate based on evidence, including telemedicine and pharmacy dispensing.

This Act establishes the January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund to provide financial compensation for injuries and deaths sustained by law enforcement officers defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The program will be administered by a Special Master appointed by the Attorney General, who will review claims for economic and noneconomic losses. The bill also mandates an additional, guaranteed payment for all eligible officers, funded in part by certain government settlement amounts related to the attack. Determinations made by the Special Master regarding compensation are final and not subject to judicial review.