Legislative Activity

The Congressional Records Protection Act restricts government entities from obtaining official records of Members of Congress and their staff through warrants or subpoenas, with exceptions for criminal investigations. If such records are sought, the Member or employee must be notified before or at the time of execution. Furthermore, the government generally cannot review the seized materials for 30 days following notification.

The Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026 aims to improve the accuracy and predictability of Medicare physician payments. The bill reforms budget neutrality calculations, mandates periodic updates to practice expense cost data, and establishes a 2.5% cap on annual conversion factor fluctuations. These measures are designed to ensure more stable reimbursement rates for healthcare providers.

The Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act requires public schools to obtain parental consent before changing a minor student's gender marker, pronouns, or preferred name, or altering sex-based accommodations. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of federal education funding to teach or advance concepts related to gender ideology. This legislation aims to ensure parental involvement in significant decisions regarding their children's records and school environment.

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.

The Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 establishes a federal ban on performing dismemberment abortions, carrying criminal penalties for physicians who knowingly violate the law. This ban includes exceptions only when necessary to save the life of the mother. The Act also allows for civil lawsuits by the woman or her parents against violators, while explicitly stating that other abortion methods remain unaffected.

The St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act addresses significant service failures within the USPS St. Louis region, as documented by recent Inspector General audits. This bill mandates the Postmaster General to submit a detailed report to Congress outlining performance, workforce challenges, and the accuracy of internal reporting for mail delivery in the area. Furthermore, it requires the USPS to describe new management accountability systems designed to prevent the recurrence of these documented operational problems.

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 changes the street address of the post office facility named in honor of Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. It amends a previous law to update the facility's address from 324 to 211. This ensures all official records correctly reflect the new location of the Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Office.

The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act directs the FAA to establish regulations allowing civil supersonic flight over the United States, provided that no sonic booms reach the ground. The bill also mandates the implementation of strict noise standards for takeoff and landing to ensure supersonic aircraft remain as quiet as current subsonic models. Additionally, it requires a periodic review process to update these standards as noise-reduction technology advances.

The TECH Act aims to expand educational equity by granting qualified technical schools the same access to federal grants as 2-year and 4-year colleges. By modernizing eligibility requirements, this legislation ensures that essential career and job training programs receive the support necessary to strengthen the national workforce.

The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make non-citizens inadmissible to and deportable from the United States if they commit fraud against the government or unlawfully receive public benefits. Additionally, the bill renders individuals convicted of these offenses ineligible for any form of immigration relief.

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.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Chuck Stone Post Office." All official federal records and documents will be updated to reflect this new name.

The State of Men's Health Act addresses the growing national health crisis among men, marked by shorter lifespans and higher mortality rates from leading causes of death. This legislation mandates a comprehensive study by the GAO to identify health disparities and recommend improvements. Furthermore, it establishes a dedicated Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate and promote programs focused on men's health education, screening, and research.

The Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act aims to promote de-escalation by exempting specific, clearly defined less-than-lethal projectile devices from federal firearm restrictions and excise taxes. This legislation provides a formal process for determining which devices qualify for these exemptions under both federal law and the National Firearms Act. The bill also modernizes tax regulations by exempting qualifying less-than-lethal devices and their ammunition from federal excise taxes.

The Defend Rural Health Act of 2026 establishes stricter criteria for hospitals seeking rural geographic reclassification for Medicare payment purposes starting in late 2026. It limits eligibility to hospitals meeting specific designations like Rural Referral Center or Sole Community Hospital, and phases out existing reclassifications after 2029 unless new criteria are met. Furthermore, the bill prohibits hospitals from holding dual geographic classifications simultaneously for payment purposes.

This bill, the No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act, prohibits the use of federal election administration funds in any state that permits third parties to collect and transmit absentee ballots. It mandates that states must ban the practice commonly known as "ballot harvesting" to remain eligible for federal election funding. Exceptions are made for election officials, mail carriers, and immediate family or caregivers of the voter.

This Act establishes specific definitions for "female," "male," and "sex" based on biological reproductive systems for amateur athletics. It mandates that organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee must prohibit individuals identified as male from competing in competitions designated for females. This aims to protect competitive opportunities specifically for biological females in amateur sports.

The Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act establishes a Department of Energy program to enhance the physical security and cybersecurity of natural gas pipelines and LNG facilities. This program will focus on improving coordination, leading incident response, developing new technologies, and providing workforce training. The Act ensures that existing security authorities of other federal agencies remain in place.

The Energy Emergency Leadership Act assigns specific, expanded responsibilities to an Assistant Secretary within the Department of Energy focused on energy emergencies and security. This role will manage critical areas like infrastructure resilience, cybersecurity, supply, and emergency response planning. The Act ensures these energy security functions are coordinated with other relevant federal agencies.