Legislative Activity

The Constituent Services Impacts of Federal Workforce Firings Act requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive study on how federal workforce reductions affect the delivery of essential public services. The study will evaluate how staffing cuts impact service backlogs, processing times, and the ability of agencies to respond to congressional casework inquiries. Ultimately, this report will provide Congress with data-driven insights and policy recommendations to ensure service continuity during future agency downsizing.

The Mountain Pine Beetle Coordination Act authorizes the U.S. Forest Service to enter into cooperative agreements with state, local, and tribal governments to combat pine beetle infestations. This legislation facilitates coordinated monitoring, treatment, and mitigation efforts to reduce wildfire risks and manage the impact of beetle-killed timber. Additionally, it provides for technical assistance from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to support these collaborative management strategies.

The Wildfire Research Coordination Act of 2026 mandates a formal partnership between the Departments of Defense, Agriculture, and the Interior to align federal fire science research and technology priorities. By coordinating efforts across key programs, the Act aims to improve wildfire mitigation, modeling, and post-fire recovery strategies. Additionally, the legislation requires a report to Congress detailing the implementation of this interagency collaboration.

The Wildfire Responder Protection Act expands federal employment protections to include a broader range of wildfire management roles, such as fuels specialists, burn bosses, and prescribed fire crew members. The bill updates existing statutes to ensure that personnel involved in planned ignitions and fuels reduction activities receive the same coverage as those engaged in traditional fire suppression.

The Emergency Mountain Pine Beetle Response Act establishes a competitive grant program to fund emergency projects on National Forest System lands affected by beetle outbreaks. Administered by the Forest Service, the program supports state, local, and tribal partners in efforts to restore forest health, reduce wildfire risks, and protect critical infrastructure and water supplies.

The Guaranteed Disaster Assistance Act amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure critical support for communities. It shifts the President’s authority regarding hazard mitigation assistance from discretionary to mandatory, guaranteeing that federal aid is provided to help mitigate future disaster risks.

The Supporting Our Military Child Care Workforce Act mandates that the Department of Defense provide Congress with regular, transparent reports on the progress of its child care compensation model redesign. By requiring detailed updates and public disclosure of implementation timelines, this legislation ensures accountability in improving pay and support for the military’s essential child development workforce.

The Weaponization Offender Claims Ban Act of 2026 restricts the ability of individuals to sue the federal government for intentional torts committed by law enforcement officers. Under this bill, individuals convicted of specific crimes—including assaulting federal officers, interfering with federal elections, or obstructing government processes—are barred from bringing such claims against the United States.

The Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act requires large multinational companies to publicly report detailed financial and tax data for each jurisdiction in which they operate. By mandating country-by-country disclosures through the SEC, the bill aims to increase transparency regarding corporate tax practices and offshore business activities.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that monitoring water systems should not be used to surveil or restrict access to medication abortion care. It asserts that mifepristone is safe, effective, and poses no environmental risk to water systems, citing FDA findings. The bill opposes using false environmental claims to politically interfere with reproductive healthcare access.

The Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act establishes a strict limit on how long individuals can be held in temporary ICE holding rooms. This legislation prohibits detaining anyone in these secure areas for more than 12 hours. The goal is to ensure timely processing, transfer, or release from these initial confinement spaces.

This Act establishes a demonstration program managed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based strategies for preventing youth suicide, prioritizing school and youth settings. The program will fund interventions based on tiered evidence standards (strong, moderate, or promising) and require rigorous evaluation of outcomes like suicide attempts and academic success. Ultimately, the goal is to identify and expand effective suicide prevention approaches for children and adolescents nationwide.

The Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act aims to improve early childhood education by ensuring school leaders have the necessary expertise. This legislation updates training requirements for principals and school leaders to include essential knowledge of child development and early childhood education best practices. The goal is to enable leaders to effectively support pre-kindergarten teachers and improve student outcomes.

This bill seeks to disapprove the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule that withdrew guidance concerning the in-person collection of consumer debt (Bulletin 2015-07). By disapproving this rule, Congress aims to nullify the CFPB's action and reinstate the previous guidance. The measure effectively rejects the CFPB's decision to withdraw Bulletin 2015-07.

This bill expresses Congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) concerning the permissible reasons for sharing and using consumer credit reports. By disapproving the rule, Congress ensures that the CFPB's regulation on "Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports" is nullified and has no legal effect.

This resolution supports the goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026 to combat the deadly threat of counterfeit pills. It aims to increase public awareness regarding the dangers of fake fentanyl-laced medications, which are increasingly accessible to young people. The bill also applauds law enforcement efforts to stop the distribution of these illicit and often lethal counterfeit pills.

The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026 aims to support unpaid family caregivers by allowing them to make additional "catch-up" contributions to their retirement accounts. This provision applies to individuals who provide substantial in-home care for a child or adult with special needs and have limited paid employment. The act treats qualified caregivers similarly to those aged 60+ for employer plans and expands IRA catch-up eligibility beyond age 50.

The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026 aims to bolster retirement savings for individuals providing unpaid care to family members with impairments. It allows qualifying family caregivers to make significant additional catch-up contributions to their 401(k)s and IRAs beyond standard limits. Furthermore, the bill permits certain unpaid caregivers to contribute to Roth IRAs as if they had earned income.

The "Save Money, Save Lives Act" repeals the budget neutrality requirements currently mandated for certain Medicaid demonstration projects under section 1115 of the Social Security Act. By removing these fiscal constraints, the bill aims to provide greater flexibility for these healthcare initiatives. Additionally, the legislation rescinds all funds previously appropriated to support the now-repealed budget neutrality provisions.

The Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act establishes a Department of the Interior program to restore federal and tribal lands damaged by wildfires, storms, and disease. The initiative prioritizes areas unlikely to recover naturally by funding reforestation projects through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reporting to Congress and requires outreach to tribal, state, and local stakeholders to ensure effective land recovery.