Legislative Activity

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has explicitly authorized the action. It asserts Congress's sole power to declare war and notes the current hostilities lack such authorization under the War Powers Resolution. The bill carves out exceptions for necessary self-defense, intelligence sharing, and assisting allies defensively.

The Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026 establishes a formal process for banning books in federal prisons, requiring approval from a newly created Publication Review Committee. This committee must include diverse members, such as an incarcerated individual and a professional librarian. The Act also mandates annual reporting to Congress on all banned books and the status of related appeals.

The Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026 amends existing law to require that climate change risks be explicitly considered during the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. This legislation mandates that potential threats from local natural disasters and extreme weather, including future climate change impacts, must be factored into the selection and ongoing review of cleanup plans.

This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional disapproval of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule regarding the application of Regulation Z’s Ability-to-Repay requirements to successors-in-interest. If passed, this measure would nullify the CFPB’s recent withdrawal of these protections, rendering the agency's rule without legal force or effect.

The "Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act" prohibits the listing or trading of event contracts involving sports or casino-style games on regulated financial exchanges. This legislation ensures that such activities cannot be conducted through registered entities while preserving the authority of state laws to regulate or ban these transactions.

The Corruption Clawback Act establishes a legal framework for the Department of Justice to recover government-funded settlements or judgments paid to a President if those payments were improperly influenced by their office. The bill mandates judicial review of such payments to ensure they are not inflated or based on conflicts of interest, with any recovered funds directed to the Department of Justice’s Public Integrity Section. Additionally, it requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress on any such payments exceeding $1 million.

The DEATH BETS Act prohibits the listing or clearing of commodity contracts that involve or reference terrorism, assassination, war, or an individual’s death. This legislation amends the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent trading entities from profiting from exploitative events related to human tragedy and harm.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran. It asserts that Congress has not authorized these military actions, which are currently underway and have resulted in casualties. The bill mandates withdrawal unless Congress explicitly authorizes the use of force through a declaration of war or specific authorization. Permitted exceptions include defending U.S. personnel and facilities, intelligence sharing, and assisting allies with defensive measures.

The Stop Post-Disaster Vultures Act protects homeowners in the wake of major disasters by prohibiting large-scale institutional investors from soliciting property purchases for six months. By restricting entities that own 75 or more single-family homes, this bill aims to prevent predatory real estate practices in vulnerable communities.

The SCOPE Act of 2026 directs the EPA to conduct a comprehensive study and establish standardized guidance for calculating and reporting "scope 3" indirect greenhouse gas emissions. This legislation aims to provide industrial facilities with clear frameworks for monitoring and reporting emissions generated throughout their upstream and downstream value chains.

The Financial Disclosure Modernization Act updates federal financial disclosure requirements by establishing new, higher reporting thresholds for various income sources like dividends, rents, interest, and capital gains. This legislation mandates more granular reporting for very large financial amounts. These changes apply to all required financial disclosure reports filed after the Act's enactment.

The CLEAR Act establishes new transparency requirements for companies developing generative AI models. It mandates that developers must notify the U.S. Copyright Office about copyrighted works used in their training datasets before releasing or commercially using the model. This legislation also creates a public database of these notices and establishes civil penalties for non-compliance.

This bill establishes the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act. It mandates a study to determine the feasibility of designating the existing 550-mile Bay Area Ridge Trail as a National Scenic Trail. The study will assess the trail's scenic, recreational, and cultural significance for potential inclusion in the National Trails System.

The Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act establishes a three-year grant program for eligible school districts to offer 100% plant-based meal options. It also amends existing law to expand meal substitution requirements for students with various dietary needs, including a separate pilot program to reimburse schools for providing nondairy beverages. The legislation aims to increase plant-based food offerings and better accommodate diverse student dietary requirements.

The Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2026 establishes a new grant program to provide emergency assistance for rural water infrastructure needs. This program expands eligible uses for funds to cover potable water, wastewater, storm drainage, and solid waste facilities. Additionally, the act increases the maximum grant amount available for a single project from $\$10,000$ to $\$35,000$.

This resolution observes the one-year anniversary of the devastating 2025 Southern California wildfires, which resulted in significant loss of life, property destruction, and displacement. It honors the victims and commends the thousands of emergency personnel who bravely fought the unprecedented fires. Finally, the resolution affirms the commitment to supporting the ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts in the affected communities.

This bill proposes to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California. The renaming honors Corporal Patrick D. Tillman, a San Jose native, former NFL player, and decorated Army Ranger killed in action in Afghanistan. The legislation officially designates the facility as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic."

This bill mandates the release of unedited video footage of specific military boat strikes conducted on September 2, 2025, against designated terrorist organizations in the U.S. Southern Command area. The footage must first be provided to all members of Congress within 10 days of enactment. Subsequently, the Department of Defense must make the video publicly available within 15 days, with necessary redactions to protect classified information.

This bill aims to boost the U.S. bioeconomy and food security by investing in innovative protein production, such as biomanufacturing using under-utilized biomass. It establishes new research centers, grant programs for production and workforce development, and a national strategy focused on alternative proteins. The legislation specifically excludes the promotion of insect-based food or feed.

The Housing BOOM Act is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly increase the supply of affordable housing through new funding, expanded assistance programs, and gap financing for construction. It also aims to combat homelessness by boosting support services and establishing new federal coordination efforts. Furthermore, the legislation strengthens tenant protections by authorizing new rental vouchers and creating an Office of Eviction Prevention. Finally, it seeks to improve federal housing policy coordination and ensure fair access for all populations, including those with limited English proficiency.