Legislative Activity

The Home Team Act of 2026 aims to protect local communities from the negative impacts of professional sports franchise relocations. It prohibits leagues from banning community ownership and grants local entities the first right to purchase a franchise before it can move or be eliminated. This ensures that if a team leaves, the community that supported it has the opportunity to retain ownership at fair market value.

The Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act imposes a federal freeze on the construction and expansion of large-scale AI data centers until Congress enacts comprehensive safety, labor, and environmental regulations. The bill also mandates strict transparency reporting for existing facilities and restricts the export of critical computing hardware to nations lacking comparable AI oversight. This legislation aims to address concerns regarding AI-driven job displacement, energy consumption, and long-term societal risks.

This joint resolution seeks to block a proposed U.S. foreign military sale to the Government of Israel. If passed, the measure would prohibit the transfer of 12,000 BLU110AB general-purpose bomb bodies along with associated technical and logistics support services.

This joint resolution seeks to block the proposed licensing of specific defense articles and services to Israel. If passed, it would prohibit the export of items identified in the March 12, 2026, arms sales notification, including 5,000 Small Diameter Bomb Weapon Systems.

This joint resolution seeks to block a proposed U.S. foreign military sale to the Government of Israel. Specifically, the bill prohibits the transfer of 10,000 BLU111 500-pound general-purpose bombs and associated logistics and program support as outlined in Transmittal No. 260O.

The "Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act" proposes a comprehensive legislative package funded by a new 5% annual wealth tax on individuals and trusts with assets exceeding $1 billion. This revenue supports a wide range of social investments, including direct affordability rebates for families, expanded health care and Medicare benefits, and significant funding for affordable housing and child care. Additionally, the bill establishes a national $60,000 minimum salary for public school teachers and strengthens long-term home and community-based care services.

The Healthy Families Act establishes a national standard requiring most employers to provide employees with earned paid sick time, accruing at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. This protected leave can be used for the employee's or a family member's illness, medical care, or for reasons related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The Act strictly prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for using or requesting this time and mandates clear notice requirements regarding these new rights.

The SERVE Act, or Stop Executive Renaming for Vanity and Ego Act, prohibits naming any federal property after a sitting President. This legislation prevents the use of federal funds for such naming or renaming. Any existing federal property named after the sitting President upon enactment must revert to its original federally designated name.

The Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 aims to significantly increase the number of healthcare professionals by establishing tuition-free grant programs for medical, dental, and nursing students who commit to service. The bill also provides substantial funding for schools to expand enrollment and increases Medicare funding for residency programs, particularly prioritizing psychiatry and primary care slots. Finally, it creates a new grant program to incentivize doctors, dentists, and nurses to relocate and practice in underserved rural areas for at least three years.

The Head Start for America's Children Act aims to strengthen early childhood education by explicitly including infants and toddlers in growth goals and emphasizing mental health support. The bill significantly increases funding authorizations, updates numerous definitions to promote inclusivity (especially for Native American and Native Hawaiian communities), and establishes new requirements for staff compensation and professional development. Furthermore, it creates several new pilot programs focused on extending operating hours, fostering partnerships with higher education, and enabling community-wide eligibility in high-poverty areas.

The Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025 imposes a new surtax on corporations whose ratio of top executive pay to average worker pay exceeds 50 to 1. This penalty tax is calculated based on a five-year average of the compensation ratio and applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025. The legislation mandates that large private companies must also calculate and report this ratio to avoid the penalty. The Treasury Department is tasked with issuing regulations to prevent companies from exploiting loopholes to avoid this tax.

The Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act aims to protect Social Security from external government interference, specifically exempting it from the jurisdiction of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The bill also tightens restrictions on political appointees accessing beneficiary data, mandates that only verified deceased individuals are added to the Death Master File, and locks in current SSA office levels. Finally, it allocates significant new funding for improving customer service, modernizing technology, and establishing state and community grants to assist disability applicants.

The Pay Teachers Act is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly boost federal investment in public education across three main areas. Title I guarantees substantial, growing funding for disadvantaged students, rural schools, Impact Aid, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Title II mandates a national minimum teacher salary of $60,000, raises pay floors for support staff, and requires states to address pay inequities. Finally, Title III establishes mandatory, increasing appropriations for programs that recruit, train, and support new educators, especially through paid residencies and specialized disability services.

This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval to halt a specific proposed defense export to Israel. The measure blocks the shipment of certain firearms, including 5,000 M5 Commando rifles, valued at $1,000,000 or more. This action effectively prohibits the export of these defense articles to the Israel National Police.

The Employee Ownership Financing Act establishes a new Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Labor to oversee initiatives supporting worker ownership. This bill creates a dedicated Employee Ownership Loan Program to help entities like ESOPs and worker cooperatives acquire or expand majority employee ownership. Furthermore, it grants employees a right of first refusal to purchase a facility facing closure under specific conditions. The Act also establishes an advisory council to guide the Secretary of Labor on implementing these employee ownership provisions.

The **End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025** is a comprehensive bill designed to eliminate financial support for the fossil fuel industry across federal subsidies, tax incentives, and international lending. It achieves this by increasing government royalties on federal resource extraction, terminating numerous tax breaks for oil, gas, and coal, and restricting federal funding for fossil fuel infrastructure. Ultimately, the Act shifts financial burdens onto large corporations while accelerating the sunset of certain methane reduction programs and adjusting incentives for clean hydrogen production.

The Pensions for All Act mandates that all employers and self-employed individuals must provide a retirement plan equivalent to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or enroll participants in FERS itself. This legislation also creates a pathway for non-Federal employees and the self-employed to participate directly in FERS, including crediting their service time. Furthermore, the bill establishes a new, tiered federal income tax credit to incentivize retirement contributions for smaller entities. Finally, it imposes a daily penalty tax on employers and the self-employed who fail to meet these new retirement coverage requirements.

The No War Against Iran Act prohibits the President from using U.S. military force in or against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress. This means no federal funds can be spent on such military action unless Congress formally declares war or passes a specific new law authorizing the use of force, in accordance with the War Powers Resolution. The bill maintains existing requirements for presidential reporting and consultation regarding military actions.

The End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act prohibits pharmaceutical companies from advertising prescription drugs directly to consumers within the final 30 days before a drug's approval or license expires. This ban covers all forms of direct-to-consumer marketing, including television, internet, and print advertisements. The new restriction takes effect 30 days after the Act becomes law.

The College for All Act of 2025 establishes a federal-state partnership to eliminate tuition and required fees at public colleges for eligible students, while also creating grants to cover costs at private HBCUs and MSIs. The bill significantly increases funding for Federal Pell Grants, expands eligibility to include "Dreamer students," and introduces new grants to improve student success at underfunded institutions. Overall, this comprehensive legislation aims to make public higher education tuition-free and increase support for students at minority-serving institutions.