Legislative Activity

The Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 establishes a federal ban on performing dismemberment abortions, carrying criminal penalties for physicians who knowingly violate the law. This ban includes exceptions only when necessary to save the life of the mother. The Act also allows for civil lawsuits by the woman or her parents against violators, while explicitly stating that other abortion methods remain unaffected.

The Safeguarding The Overall Protection of Minors Act (STOP Act) prohibits performing gender transition procedures on minors, establishing significant civil penalties for violations. It also creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by such procedures. Furthermore, the Act mandates the creation of a federal grant program to support and assist individuals seeking to reverse prior gender transition procedures.

The Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026 aims to encourage forest restoration through tax incentives. It significantly increases the immediate deduction limit for standard reforestation expenses and introduces a new, substantial deduction for reforestation costs following a qualified natural disaster. These provisions are designed to support landowners by making forest recovery more financially feasible, with adjustments for inflation built in for future years.

This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving federal research and development awards for five years. This ban is triggered if the institution receives funding from a specified foreign government or its entities to conduct research related to national security or military applications. The legislation specifically targets sensitive areas like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum information science.

The "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, eliminating the requirement for companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). It also makes necessary technical adjustments to Title 31 of the United States Code, specifically sections related to financial recordkeeping and reporting of currency and foreign transactions, to reflect the repeal.

The Small Business Tax Cut Act increases the deduction for qualified business income from 20% to 23% for eligible taxpayers. It modifies the income limitations on this deduction and expands eligibility to include certain interest dividends from business development companies. These changes are set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

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.

The Denaturalization and Expulsion of Persons who Orchestrate Radical Terrorism Act of 2026 (DEPORT Act of 2026) establishes new terrorism-related attestations required for naturalization. It allows terrorism convictions and conduct to serve as evidence that citizenship was illegally procured, potentially leading to denaturalization. Furthermore, the bill makes individuals convicted of covered terrorism offenses inadmissible, subject to mandatory revocation of existing immigration benefits, and permanently barred from future admission.

The Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026 establishes a new federal crime for knowingly misrepresenting the source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) or artificial insemination. This offense, which applies when interstate or foreign commerce is involved, carries penalties of a fine and up to 10 years in prison. The bill also extends the statute of limitations for prosecution once the perpetrator is identified.

The SEPTIC Act expands the existing federal tax exclusion for energy conservation subsidies to now include subsidies provided by state or local governments for residential wastewater management measures. This change allows residents to exclude these wastewater management subsidies from their gross income. The bill defines these measures as installations or modifications primarily designed to manage wastewater for a dwelling unit.

The Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026 restricts foreign individuals who have committed severe violations of religious freedom from entering the United States. The bill mandates that the State Department maintain a public list of these inadmissible individuals, ensuring transparency regarding those responsible for religious persecution. Exceptions to this public disclosure may be granted by the Secretary of State only when necessary to protect U.S. foreign policy interests.

The Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026 prevents the IRS from considering an organization's beliefs on marriage, sexuality, or gender identity when determining its tax-exempt status. Additionally, the bill prohibits federal agencies from discriminating against religious employers who receive federal financial assistance and make hiring decisions based on their religious standards.

The Federal Working Animal Protection Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make individuals who harm law enforcement animals inadmissible to the United States. Additionally, the bill establishes that such individuals are subject to deportation if they have been convicted of or admit to committing these offenses.

The Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act mandates an investigation into Canada’s Online Streaming Act to determine if its content requirements and taxes unfairly discriminate against U.S. digital service providers. The bill requires the U.S. Trade Representative to report on these trade barriers and authorizes potential retaliatory actions if Canada fails to remedy policies that violate the USMCA. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a framework to address similar protectionist digital trade practices adopted by other nations in the future.

The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act prevents federal agencies from banning the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters open to hunting and fishing. Exceptions to this rule are only permitted if specific, site-based field data proves lead is causing a wildlife population decline and the action is approved by or consistent with state wildlife policies.

The Clean Water for All Life Act establishes a federal criminal offense for providing chemical abortion drugs without a health care provider being physically present for an examination. The bill also mandates that providers supply patients with specific medical waste disposal kits to ensure the proper handling of biological materials. Violations of these requirements are punishable by fines and imprisonment.

The Stop the Sexualization of Children Act prohibits the use of federal education funds to develop or promote programs, activities, or materials for minors that include sexually oriented material. This restriction specifically targets content exposing children to nudity, stripping, or lewd dancing. The bill carves out exceptions for standard science coursework, classic literature, classic art, and major world religious texts.

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 bill, the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, immediately revokes the FDA's approval of mifepristone for terminating pregnancies. It also establishes a federal civil right of action allowing individuals harmed by the drug to sue manufacturers for damages. The legislation ensures that shipping or selling mifepristone across state lines for abortion purposes becomes a violation of federal law.

The Home School Graduation Recognition Act ensures that students who complete their secondary education in a home school setting are officially recognized as high school graduates for federal student aid purposes. By amending the Higher Education Act of 1965, this bill removes barriers to financial assistance for home-schooled students, provided their education meets state requirements.