Legislative Activity

The Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 establishes a mandatory federal lifetime no-contact order for victims following convictions in serious felony cases, including crimes of violence and sexual offenses. This order prohibits any form of direct or indirect contact between the defendant and the victim for the defendant's lifetime. The prohibition can only be lifted if the conviction is pardoned, commuted, dismissed, or overturned on appeal.

This bill reaffirms the nation's commitment to the phrase "one Nation under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. It highlights the historical context of this phrase and its role in expressing the principle that individual rights stem from a higher authority. The legislation also acknowledges the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and a related rededication event.

This resolution supports designating June as Family Month to recognize the traditional nuclear family as the foundation of a healthy society. It calls for a national rededication to the importance of marriage and family, asserting that children thrive best in a home with a married mother and father. The bill also explicitly states that the House of Representatives no longer recognizes Pride Month.

This Act invalidates surrogacy agreements between foreign national prospective parents and U.S. surrogate mothers, voiding such contracts. It imposes criminal penalties on surrogacy brokers who facilitate these arrangements for foreign nationals. Furthermore, the bill limits the ability of foreign national parents to gain immigration benefits through a child born under these voided agreements.

The Protecting Kids from Creeps Act prohibits sex offenders from participating in surrogacy arrangements. This bill imposes severe criminal penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, for sex offenders, surrogacy agencies, and their employees who knowingly facilitate such agreements. Furthermore, convicted agencies lose tax-exempt status and eligibility for federal funding, and any resulting surrogacy agreements are void.

The Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 extends the existing federal prohibition on feeding sharks to the exclusive economic zone off the coast of Florida. This legislation amends federal law to explicitly include Florida alongside Hawaii in the ban on shark feeding in designated federal waters.

The Merit Restoration Act prohibits federal research agencies and grant recipients from using specific diversity, equity, or inclusion (DEI) practices when awarding or conducting federally funded research. These prohibitions focus on preventing discrimination based on race, sex, or other protected characteristics and banning mandatory training or agreements asserting inherent superiority or inferiority based on these factors. Violations can result in the freezing and required repayment of federal grant funds.

The Medal of Sacrifice Act establishes a new national medal to honor law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty. This legislation creates a Commission to advise on the medal's design, presentation, and final eligibility decisions, particularly when there are findings of wrongdoing. The medal itself will feature specific symbolic elements and will be awarded to eligible fallen heroes.

This resolution calls upon all Americans to honor the service members who died defending freedom and peace, particularly on Memorial Day 2026. It recognizes the ultimate sacrifice of over one million Americans in pursuit of these ideals. The bill emphasizes the importance of continuing to express gratitude and commemorate these patriots.

This act ensures that the Environmental Protection Agency's approval of Florida's state-run dredge and fill permitting program is considered compliant with the Endangered Species Act. Compliance is achieved by strictly adhering to the terms outlined in a specific U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biological opinion. This provision eliminates the need for further Endangered Species Act consultation regarding the program's approval.

The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act prohibits the VA from reporting veterans to the NICS background check system solely because a fiduciary was appointed to manage their benefits. This legislation ensures that a VA finding of mental incompetence or the appointment of a fiduciary alone is not used to treat a veteran as a "mental defective" for gun control purposes. Furthermore, the VA must notify the Attorney General about past transmissions of this information that lacked a proper legal basis.

The Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act expands Medicare Part B coverage to include services provided by pharmacists starting January 1, 2026. This coverage is specifically for testing or treatment related to COVID-19, the flu, RSV, strep throat, or during a declared public health emergency. The bill outlines payment structures, generally covering 80% of the cost, and prohibits pharmacists from balance billing Medicare patients for these covered services.

The Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act expands the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to order the destruction of imported articles that pose a significant public health concern, even if they don't meet existing criteria. This legislation broadens the scope of regulated items beyond just drugs and devices and makes it illegal to move or sell any article slated for destruction under these new rules. These changes will take effect 180 days after the Act is signed into law.

This bill officially designates the "America 250 flag" as a national symbol to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It authorizes this special flag, featuring the number 250 within the circle of stars, to be flown alongside the U.S. flag at government buildings worldwide during the Semiquincentennial celebration. The act recognizes the flag as a symbol of the nation's founding and commitment to liberty.

This bill, the "No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act," amends the Internal Revenue Code to redefine "qualified overtime compensation" specifically for Border Patrol agents. This change ensures that certain overtime pay received by these agents is treated favorably for tax purposes. The legislation aims to exclude specific forms of overtime and premium pay from taxation.

The Stop Gang Violence Act aims to enhance federal efforts against gang activity by expanding data collection requirements. This legislation mandates that jurisdictions reporting to the FBI must now include information on offenses suspected to be gang-related.

The Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 amends Title IX to explicitly define "sex," "female," and "male" based on an individual's biologically determined sex and reproductive system. This legislation clarifies the scope of sex-based protections under federal education law. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

The Bereaved Parents Rights Act mandates that hospitals and birth centers must notify parents of their options for the disposition of a fetus following a miscarriage or stillbirth. This notice must be provided quickly, and facilities must honor the parents' written choice for private burial or cremation. The Act also establishes a right for individuals harmed by violations to seek legal relief.

This act establishes new requirements and oversight for the transfer of excess tactical equipment from the Department of Defense to state and local law enforcement agencies. It mandates standardized coordination procedures, minimum annual training for state coordinators, and regular biennial reviews and public reports on program compliance and effectiveness. The goal is to ensure responsible resource allocation for counterdrug, counterterrorism, disaster preparedness, and border security activities.

The Protect the Presidency Act amends federal law to allow the death penalty as a potential punishment for the assassination of certain high-level government officials. This legislation revises existing statutes to include execution as an option alongside imprisonment for those convicted of such crimes.