Legislative Activity

The Foreign Funding Transparency Act requires certain tax-exempt organizations to disclose contributions received from foreign sources on their annual tax returns. Under this legislation, organizations meeting specific financial thresholds must report total foreign contributions, broken down by the donor's country of origin. This measure aims to increase transparency regarding foreign financial influence within tax-exempt entities.

The AIDEN Act requires federal and state correctional facilities to survey individuals in custody regarding their childhood experiences with the child welfare system. This data will be anonymized and reported to the Children’s Bureau to help states evaluate and improve their child welfare agency planning and support services.

The Intelligent Arbitration Act of 2026 amends the Federal Arbitration Act to permit the use of non-generative artificial intelligence in arbitration proceedings. Under this legislation, parties may utilize AI for legal research, document management, and decision delivery, provided all participants give written consent. The Act also establishes that parties assume the risk for any AI-related errors, preventing them from challenging awards based on such technical inaccuracies.

The Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act establishes an IRS Fellowship Program to recruit private-sector data scientists and tax experts to address complex tax cases. These fellows will form a specialized task force dedicated to enhancing audit effectiveness, combating tax evasion, and integrating advanced data analytics into IRS operations. The initiative aims to modernize tax administration through improved technology, expert mentorship, and data-driven compliance strategies.

This bill establishes a two-year pilot program for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to deploy artificial intelligence-based anomaly detection at Arizona land ports of entry. The initiative aims to enhance border security and operational efficiency by improving the detection of illicit drugs and contraband. Through rigorous testing and reporting, the program will evaluate the technology's effectiveness in supporting CBP officers and strengthening inspection processes.

The Enhanced Counter-Narcotics Detection and Technology Act mandates the deployment of advanced, non-intrusive inspection technology at high-risk land ports of entry to improve drug interdiction efforts. The bill establishes a process for identifying high-volume ports and sets specific screening targets for passenger and commercial vehicles. Additionally, it requires ongoing personnel training, regular technology evaluations, and annual reporting to Congress to ensure the effectiveness of border security operations.

The Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act aims to modernize and enhance interactions between taxpayers and the IRS. It mandates the creation of a public dashboard showing real-time IRS phone wait times and processing backlogs. The bill also requires expanding electronic access to tax return and refund information through online accounts and mobile apps. Furthermore, it encourages the expansion of callback technology for taxpayers waiting on hold.

This bill updates federal quality standards for mammography facilities to formally integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning systems into the image review process. It amends existing law to allow these systems to perform mammography interpretations alongside physicians. The legislation also removes signature requirements for certain documents to accommodate the use of AI technology.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral eligible for the advanced manufacturing production credit. It also expands the credit to include certain domestic or qualifying foreign ore extraction costs for minerals later refined into applicable critical minerals. These provisions aim to incentivize domestic critical mineral production and processing.

The Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026 establishes stricter eligibility requirements for Medicaid personal care services. Beginning January 12, 2027, individuals must be unable to perform at least three activities of daily living to qualify for these services.

The Achieving Interoperability of Medical Systems (AIMS) Act of 2025 mandates that the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs jointly adopt and implement interoperable image-sharing software technology. This new system must seamlessly connect military and VA medical facilities, as well as certain external providers, to ensure rapid and comprehensive exchange of medical images and related patient data. The Secretaries must submit a detailed plan and timeline within 180 days to achieve this full interoperability, aiming to replace outdated methods like CDs and DVDs.

This bill amends the Colorado River Basin Project Act to establish a new, equitable rule for water shortage reductions in the Lower Basin states (Arizona, California, and Nevada). During a shortage affecting the Central Arizona Project, all consumptive water diversions for these three states must be reduced proportionally based on their base annual apportionment. This new rule explicitly disregards the priority of existing water rights when determining shortage reductions.

This bill exempts specific, carefully defined less-than-lethal projectile devices and their ammunition from the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition. It also removes these qualifying devices from regulation under the National Firearms Act. The legislation establishes clear criteria, including velocity limits and design restrictions, to ensure the exemption applies only to tools intended for de-escalation rather than lethal force. Manufacturers can request official classification for their products to confirm eligibility for these tax and regulatory benefits.

The Postal Contracting Financial Accountability Act allows private operators of contract postal units to temporarily continue service after a non-fault-based contract termination. If the operator chooses this option, the existing agreement generally remains in effect without further Postal Service payments until the contractor terminates, breaches the agreement, or closes the location. The Postmaster General retains discretion to establish payment terms for this continued operation.

The Critical Mineral Brine Extraction Research and Development Act directs the Secretary of Energy to support research, development, and demonstration of technologies to extract critical minerals from brine sources like oil and gas wastewater. This effort aims to improve the efficiency and lower the cost of domestic mineral extraction through public-private partnerships. The Secretary must report to Congress on the technical and economic viability of these extraction methods.

This resolution recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Republic of Singapore's independence and celebrates the strong, multifaceted relationship between the U.S. and Singapore. It highlights the deep economic partnership, vital security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, and growing people-to-people connections. Ultimately, the bill reaffirms strong U.S. support for this crucial alliance.

The Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025 authorizes the President to issue official letters of marque and reprisal against foreign entities engaged in cybercrime. This grants private groups the authority to seize the property or persons of those involved in specified cyberattacks, including ransomware and large-scale scams. The Act establishes a legal framework for the U.S. to retaliate against transnational criminal enterprises operating overseas.

The RESTART SUNSET Act of 2025 modernizes federal agency rule review by establishing a new ten-year cycle for evaluating existing and future regulations. This legislation requires agencies to annually report on rules that do not significantly impact small businesses. Crucially, the bill mandates that courts immediately halt the enforcement of any rule that an agency has failed to review according to the new periodic schedule.

The WEAR IT Act allows individuals to treat the cost of certain health-monitoring wearable devices as qualified medical expenses for tax-advantaged accounts like HSAs, Archer MSAs, and FSAs/HRAs. This provision permits up to a \$375 annual deduction for these devices, provided they help diagnose, treat, or manage a health condition. These changes will take effect for expenses incurred after December 31, 2025.

The Medicare Transaction Fraud Prevention Act establishes a two-year pilot program to test the use of predictive risk-scoring algorithms to enhance oversight of Medicare payments for durable medical equipment and lab tests. This program will focus on beneficiaries who receive electronic Medicare notices, using the algorithm to flag potentially fraudulent or high-risk claims for human review. The goal is to leverage smart technology to proactively identify and prevent improper payments within the Medicare system.