Legislative Activity

This resolution officially designates May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week. It honors the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, specifically recognizing 363 officers lost in 2025. The bill expresses unwavering support for law enforcement and acknowledges the need for proper resources to ensure officer safety.

The IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act authorizes competitive grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and similar institutions for long-term facility improvements, technology upgrades, and infrastructure modernization. Priority for these grants will be given to institutions demonstrating the greatest need, limited fundraising ability, and high percentages of Pell Grant recipients. The bill also mandates immediate forgiveness for certain outstanding balances on existing HBCU Capital Financing Program loans. Finally, it requires comprehensive reporting and studies to assess the program's impact and future funding needs.

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 Save Our Shrimpers Act mandates that the U.S. representative at international financial institutions must vote against and formally oppose any financial assistance for projects related to shrimp farming, processing, or exports in borrowing countries. This action aims to protect the domestic shrimping industry. The Treasury Secretary can waive this requirement if deemed in the U.S. national interest, and the mandate is set to expire after seven years.

This bill seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to deduct loan interest payments made on certain recreational vehicles. It expands the definition of "qualified passenger vehicles" to include RVs, trailers, and campers used for temporary living quarters. This change would apply to debt incurred after December 31, 2025.

The Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels Act of 2026 establishes clear regulatory oversight and mandatory labeling standards for both cell-cultivated protein products and plant-based alternative protein products. It revises the division of responsibilities between the USDA and FDA for overseeing these novel foods. The bill mandates prominent labeling requirements to ensure consumers clearly understand the origin of these products, whether grown from cells or derived from plants.

This resolution celebrates the enduring special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, highlighting shared history, democratic values, and mutual security commitments. It specifically welcomes the upcoming 2026 visit of King Charles III to the United States. The bill reaffirms the commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and defense ties between the two nations.

The PROTECT Act mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and regularly update best practice guidance for safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII). This guidance must be distributed to federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as relevant private sector organizations. Furthermore, it must outline steps personnel can take to protect their own safety regarding their PII.

This bill seeks to formally expunge the two impeachments of former President Donald J. Trump from December 2019 and January 2021. It asserts that the impeachments were flawed due to a lack of firsthand evidence and biased proceedings in the House of Representatives. By expunging them, the resolution treats the Articles of Impeachment as if they never passed the House.

This bill mandates a comprehensive report to Congress detailing Russia's systematic persecution of religious groups in occupied Ukrainian territories. It requires the administration to identify responsible individuals and entities involved in suppressing religious freedom, including the destruction of houses of worship. Following the report, the President must impose sanctions on those found responsible for this religious persecution.

The Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act significantly narrows the federal beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. This legislation limits reporting obligations exclusively to foreign individuals and foreign-connected companies. Furthermore, it mandates the deletion of all previously collected data pertaining to domestic persons and entities.

The Equal Treatment for Farmers Act amends federal agriculture laws to remove "socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers" as a distinct category for program eligibility, set-asides, and definitions across various USDA programs. This legislation also explicitly prohibits the Department of Agriculture from giving any preference or priority based on race or gender in its programs. The bill aims to standardize eligibility criteria across farm loans, crop insurance, and conservation efforts.

This resolution expresses strong support for open water lifeguards, recognizing their critical role as first responders and emergency response providers. It urges federal agencies to formally acknowledge the essential, lifesaving work these individuals perform, often at great personal risk. The bill calls for lifeguards to be treated as emergency responders, including eligibility for priority access to resources during public health emergencies.

The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 mandates significant safety upgrades across both civilian and military aviation to prevent midair collisions. It requires the FAA to implement advanced collision avoidance systems and new air traffic controller training, while also compelling the Department of Defense to equip most military helicopters with transponders for increased visibility. The bill establishes new transparency measures, including public tracking of safety rule implementation and enhanced reporting on near-miss incidents, particularly around major airports like Reagan National.

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.

This resolution expresses support for designating March 24, 2026, as "National Agriculture Day." It celebrates the essential role of the agricultural sector and recognizes its status as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.

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 resolution expresses support for the National FFA Organization and designates February 21–28, 2026, as National FFA Week. It recognizes the FFA's vital role in developing future leaders through agricultural education. The bill also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the Alaska State FFA Association.

The Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026 strengthens federal support for veteran-owned small businesses by streamlining sole-source and restricted-competition contracting processes. The bill establishes a government-wide goal of awarding at least 5% of federal contract dollars to these businesses and mandates rigorous annual reporting to ensure transparency. Additionally, it integrates veteran-owned firms into key procurement programs, scorecards, and mentorship initiatives to increase their participation in the federal marketplace.

The Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act postpones a planned Medicare payment adjustment affecting physician work values until at least January 1, 2030. The bill also mandates a report to Congress assessing the need for a one-time adjustment to certain physician service values. Furthermore, it modifies the annual Medicare physician payment updates for 2026 and subsequent years based on participation in Alternative Payment Models.