Legislative Activity

This Act invalidates surrogacy agreements between foreign national prospective parents and U.S. surrogate mothers, voiding such contracts. It imposes criminal penalties on surrogacy brokers who facilitate these arrangements for foreign nationals. Furthermore, the bill limits the ability of foreign national parents to gain immigration benefits through a child born under these voided agreements.

The Accountability for Government Censorship Act mandates that federal agencies report all communications made to online platforms over the past five years aimed at censoring lawful speech. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must then compile and submit a summary of these reports to Congress. Furthermore, each agency's Inspector General is required to review and report on the agency's compliance with these new disclosure requirements.

The Protecting Kids from Creeps Act prohibits sex offenders from participating in surrogacy arrangements. This bill imposes severe criminal penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, for sex offenders, surrogacy agencies, and their employees who knowingly facilitate such agreements. Furthermore, convicted agencies lose tax-exempt status and eligibility for federal funding, and any resulting surrogacy agreements are void.

The Protecting Academic Integrity Act of 2026 aims to increase transparency regarding foreign influence in higher education. This bill significantly lowers the reporting threshold for foreign gifts received by universities from $250,000 to $50,000 and mandates the disclosure of more detailed information about these gifts. Additionally, it directs the GAO to conduct a comprehensive study on institutional compliance with existing foreign gift reporting requirements.

The DC Rejecting Oppressive Automotive Driving Surcharges Act, or DC ROADS Act, explicitly prohibits the District of Columbia from imposing any congestion toll. This means the DC Council cannot enact or the Mayor enforce any charge for entering or passing through any area within the District of Columbia. The legislation amends the Home Rule Act to permanently block the creation of such tolls.

The Taiwan PLUS Act aims to strengthen U.S. defense cooperation with Taiwan by treating it as a key security partner. This legislation directs the U.S. government to treat Taiwan similarly to "NATO Plus" nations when approving foreign military sales and defense cooperation programs. For five years, the bill streamlines processes for exporting defense articles and providing military financing to Taiwan, with potential extensions based on national security interests.

This resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds for two events hosted by the National Fraternal Order of Police in May 2026: the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service honoring fallen officers and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. The bill sets specific dates and terms for these public, non-interfering events, including sponsor responsibility for all expenses and adherence to established Capitol Grounds restrictions.

The Student Loan Reform Act establishes a voluntary institutional cosigner program for federal student loans, allowing colleges and universities to cosign loans for their enrolled students starting in 2026. This institutional cosigning results in a reduced interest rate for borrowers. If a borrower defaults, the participating institution assumes the repayment obligation after 90 days. The Act also modifies the cohort default rate thresholds that trigger sanctions for institutions.

This bill officially designates the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as a transnational organized crime group under U.S. law. This designation mandates the Attorney General and FBI Director to formally recognize the CCP as a top international criminal organization. Furthermore, the Act amends federal racketeering law to specifically target the CCP for prosecution, removing certain legal protections and extending the statute of limitations for related offenses. The Attorney General is also required to report on the CCP's racketeering activities.

The TREAT PTSD TRICARE Act expands TRICARE coverage for service members and veterans with PTSD by mandating coverage for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and requiring the Department of Defense to provide stellate ganglion block procedures. This legislation also establishes clinical protocols for these emerging treatments and requires a study on the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

This bill, the Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act, establishes new requirements for recipients of federal justice grants, including Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) and COPS grants. Applicants must certify that they have not improperly disclosed or misused personally identifiable information related to firearm registration, concealed/open carry permits, or background checks. This aims to safeguard the private data of individuals involved in lawful firearm-related activities.

This bill mandates the Department of Justice to photograph individuals convicted of federal crimes upon sentencing or intake for submission to the FBI's criminal record system. It also requires the Bureau of Prisons to maintain an updated photographic directory of all federal prisoners. These measures aim to enhance criminal records and aid future investigations.

The TREAT PTSD VA Act establishes a five-year pilot program within the VA to expand veteran access to innovative and emerging PTSD treatments, such as ketamine infusion therapy and stellate ganglion block. This program targets veterans whose PTSD has not adequately responded to standard care. Additionally, the bill mandates that the VA begin providing stellate ganglion block as a covered treatment option for eligible veterans.

This bill amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to explicitly exclude crops used to produce biofuel from certain program requirements. This change expands the existing exclusion for tobacco to also cover biofuel crops wherever the term "tobacco" currently appears in the relevant section of the Act.

This bill seeks to disapprove and nullify a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program. Specifically, it targets the standards set for 2026 and 2027, along with a partial waiver of the 2025 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement. If enacted, the disapproved rule would be voided and unenforceable.

The No TAP Act of 2026 makes technical amendments to existing federal surface transportation laws, primarily concerning the surface transportation block grant program. This legislation adjusts cross-references and renumbers subsections within the relevant sections of Title 23 of the U.S. Code. The bill focuses on conforming changes related to fund transferability and metropolitan transportation planning.

This bill proposes to repeal the federal requirement for employee protective arrangements currently mandated under section 5333(b) of title 49. By removing these provisions, the legislation seeks to eliminate specific labor protections associated with federal transit funding.

The Highways First Act proposes amendments to federal transportation law to restrict the transfer of federal highway funds to transit programs. By removing existing provisions that govern these fund transfers and their associated cost-sharing requirements, the bill seeks to prioritize federal investment in highway infrastructure.

The "No CIG Act" establishes a restructured fixed guideway capital investment grant program to support public transportation infrastructure. The bill authorizes over $10.6 billion from 2022 through 2026 to fund New Starts, Core Capacity Improvement, and Small Starts projects. It sets clear criteria for project evaluation, rating, and federal cost-sharing to ensure efficient and effective investment in transit systems nationwide.

The Negating Obligations for Transit-Oriented Developments (NO TOD) Act prohibits federal TIFIA loans and credit assistance for transit-oriented development projects and eliminates the associated transit-oriented development planning pilot program. Additionally, the bill modifies the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program to restrict loan eligibility exclusively to the construction of new railroad track and related infrastructure.