Legislative Activity

This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to its enduring partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to promote regional stability, security, and prosperity. It recognizes the PIF as the premier organization for Pacific cooperation and pledges continued U.S. support for Pacific-led initiatives, including disaster resilience, economic development, and maritime security. The bill further encourages ongoing high-level diplomatic engagement to advance a shared vision for a peaceful and resilient Blue Pacific.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 15642 Sand Canyon Avenue in Irvine, California, as the "Mary Kageyama Nomura Post Office Building."

The Open Doors to Diplomacy Act aims to diversify the Foreign Service by expanding recruitment efforts to community colleges, vocational schools, and other nontraditional higher education institutions. The bill mandates increased outreach and resources for these students and updates eligibility requirements to include part-time students. By broadening the recruitment pipeline, the Act seeks to ensure a more inclusive and accessible path to careers in diplomacy.

This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for Charleston, South Carolina, to host the 2027 annual session of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly. It highlights the city’s world-class infrastructure and honors the legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Olin Graham by advocating for the event to proceed as originally planned.

This resolution celebrates 55 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Fiji, highlighting their enduring partnership in security, economic development, and regional stability. It reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to strengthening this alliance and supporting Fiji’s continued role as a democratic leader in the Indo-Pacific.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Wai'anae, Hawai'i. The building will now be known as the "U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building." This designation applies to all official records and references to the facility.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act authorizes $6 million in annual grants over seven years to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. These funds will support the National Law Enforcement Museum’s public education, community outreach, and officer safety and wellness programs. As a condition of the grant, the museum must provide free admission to law enforcement officers and their families, as well as dedicated free hours for the general public.

The STRATA Act of 2026 establishes a State Department-led program to strengthen national security and economic competitiveness by partnering with trusted allies to develop secure, diversified critical mineral supply chains. The legislation fosters innovation through international research centers, streamlined technology adoption, and a digital platform for American businesses, while strictly prohibiting participation from adversarial nations. To ensure ongoing oversight, the Act includes a ten-year sunset provision that requires Congress to review and reauthorize these initiatives in the future.

The Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative Act establishes a dedicated program within Homeland Security Investigations to strengthen U.S. partnerships and security cooperation across the Pacific Islands. By deploying specialized personnel to Honolulu and Guam, the initiative aims to combat transnational crime, counter malign foreign influence, and provide technical assistance to regional partners. This legislation authorizes $5 million annually through 2034 to support these efforts and promote long-term regional stability.

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 **Take Care of America’s Veterans Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to strengthen benefits and modernize services across compensation, education, health care, and VA operations. It eliminates benefit offsets for disabled retirees, expands educational flexibility, sets new standards for timely health care access, and invests in VA technology and infrastructure. Overall, the legislation aims to provide faster, fairer, and more comprehensive support for veterans and their families.

The TSP Modernization Act facilitates the electronic transfer of funds from Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts to qualified retirement plans. This change will take effect one year after the bill is enacted, allowing participants to move their savings more efficiently. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is responsible for implementing this new electronic transfer process.

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.

This Act formalizes and strengthens the trilateral partnership between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. It expresses Congressional support for continuing the strategic alignment established at the Camp David summit. Crucially, it mandates the establishment of a formal US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue to deepen legislative engagement between the three nations.

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 resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine relations, recognizing the enduring partnership and the vital contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States. It reaffirms the mutual defense commitment between the two nations and honors the service of Filipino and Filipino-American service members. The bill encourages Americans to celebrate this historic relationship through appropriate programs and activities.

The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 significantly enhances benefits for veterans and service members. It increases disability compensation with a new monthly allowance for certain veterans and ties future Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) adjustments to Social Security cost-of-living increases plus an extra percentage. The bill also expands VA home loan eligibility to include National Guard and Reserve members with at least 14 days of qualifying service, though these borrowers will pay a higher loan fee. Finally, it extends the current VA home loan fee structure and modifies definitions of active duty for Guard and Reserve components.

This act officially establishes the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum and designates its location on the National Mall, requiring the transfer of land jurisdiction to the Smithsonian Institution. The museum is mandated to preserve and present the history and achievements of biological women in the United States. Furthermore, the legislation requires that exhibits and programs reflect diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences of women, as guided by a broad array of knowledgeable sources.

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 establishes the Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Task Force will improve healthcare, align research, and establish baselines for service members and veterans affected by blast overpressure exposure. It is charged with prioritizing research on related conditions and submitting annual reports with recommendations for evaluating service-connected neurological injuries.