Legislative Activity

The Increasing Opportunity for Reindustrialization Act incentivizes the redevelopment of closed military installations by making them eligible for designation as Qualified Opportunity Zones. This allows investors to access significant tax benefits when revitalizing these former Department of Defense sites. Crucially, states can nominate these tracts without exhausting their existing allocation of opportunity zone designations.

The Craft Distilled Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Act of 2026 authorizes small, independent distilleries to ship spirits directly to consumers in states where such shipments are permitted. The bill ensures responsible delivery by requiring age verification and mandatory adult signatures upon receipt. These provisions apply exclusively to craft producers distilling 250,000 gallons or less per year for personal, non-commercial use.

This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against U.S. District Judge John Edwin Steele for high crimes and misdemeanors. The charges stem from his 2026 order mandating the release of a convicted aircraft hijacker from ICE custody, which critics argue disregarded public safety, federal detention regulations, and executive authority. The bill seeks Judge Steele's removal from office, citing an egregious dereliction of duty and abuse of judicial discretion.

The Birthright CLAIM Act of 2026 proposes significant restrictions on automatic U.S. citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents, requiring at least one parent to be a lawful permanent resident. The bill also increases residency requirements for transmitting citizenship to children born abroad and mandates DNA testing to verify paternity when citizenship is claimed through a U.S. citizen father.

The Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate to participate as an *amicus curiae* (friend of the court) in federal tax cases. This allows the Advocate to present views on issues that broadly affect taxpayer rights, especially those outlined in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Federal courts are required to grant the Advocate's application to appear for this purpose.

The HUSTLE Act establishes tax-advantaged "NIL Investment Accounts" to help college athletes save and invest income earned from their name, image, and likeness. These accounts provide tax-deferred growth and potential long-term capital gains benefits, while also offering pathways to transition funds into retirement savings. By promoting financial literacy and long-term planning, the bill aims to support student-athletes in securing their financial future beyond their collegiate careers.

This bill establishes a federal standard of identity for honey to combat adulteration and protect consumers. It creates the Honey Integrity Program, which mandates rigorous testing, especially for imports, and establishes a National Honey Center of Excellence. Furthermore, the legislation requires mandatory country-of-origin labeling for honey sold in the United States.

This bill, the GHOSTRUCK Act, amends federal law to allow motor carrier employees or authorized agents to edit or annotate electronic logging device (ELD) records. These edits are permitted only if the person making the change is physically located in North America and the driver must approve the final annotation.

The Government Bailout Prevention Act aims to prohibit the use of federal funds, Treasury borrowing, and Federal Reserve lending to bail out financially distressed state and local governments. This ban applies to entities that default or face default after January 1, 2026, with an exception for assistance provided in response to a declared disaster. The legislation specifically targets debt guarantees and financial assistance to state, municipal, and local entities.

This bill, the Student Athlete Act of 2026, establishes federal rules governing student athlete eligibility and transfers in intercollegiate athletics. It guarantees five years of eligibility while generally imposing a one-year ineligibility period for transfers, with an exception for a student athlete's first transfer. Furthermore, the Act requires institutions to honor grant-in-aid commitments unless the athlete transfers.

This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against John McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The impeachment is based on his ruling that disregarded national security concerns when vacating a USCIS policy related to asylum applications and immigration benefits. The bill alleges his actions prioritized noncitizen interests over U.S. national security, constituting an egregious dereliction of duty.

This resolution supports the State Department's efforts to block any members or associates of the designated terrorist organization, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), from joining the Iranian National Football Delegation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Furthermore, it urges that the Iranian team's presence in the U.S. be limited strictly to the minimum time required for their scheduled matches.

The "No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act" amends immigration law to bar entry to and mandate the deportation of specified close family members of foreign threat actors, including designated terrorists and senior officials from adversarial nations. This measure expands inadmissibility grounds to address national security risks posed by relatives of individuals involved in terrorism, state sponsorship of terrorism, or significant corruption. The Act requires mandatory visa revocation and prioritizes the removal of these inadmissible individuals, eliminating most forms of discretionary relief.

The Stop ANTIFA Act of 2026 officially designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization due to its pattern of political violence and efforts to undermine the U.S. government. The bill directs federal agencies to use their full authority to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle the network, its funding, and its members. It prioritizes prosecuting related federal offenses and mandates a comprehensive national strategy to combat politically motivated violence and intimidation.

The Law Enforcement Animal Safety and Harm Reporting Act of 2026 (LEASH Act) mandates that recipients of federal justice assistance grants must report felony animal cruelty convictions to the Attorney General. This data will be used to prioritize funding for local governments that submit this information, and a public database of these convictions must be established.

The Our Doctors First Act of 2026 prohibits the use of Medicare funds for graduate medical education costs associated with residents who are not U.S. citizens or nationals. This restriction applies to payments for both direct and indirect medical education expenses for hospitals and nonhospital providers. The bill establishes escalating civil monetary penalties and potential exclusion from future Medicare payments for entities that violate this new citizenship requirement.

The GME Transparency Act of 2026 requires hospitals receiving Medicare payments for graduate medical education (GME) costs to report de-identified data on the citizenship and immigration status of their medical residents. This information will be compiled by the Secretary of Health and Human Services into an annual report for Congress. Hospitals failing to submit this required data will lose eligibility for Medicare GME payments for those residents.

The ICE FROST Act establishes significant supplemental pay, including a 25% base payment and an additional 15% hazardous duty supplement, for immigration enforcement personnel serving in high-risk areas. To fund these increased compensation measures, the bill imposes a new surcharge on certain international remittance transfers based on the destination country's risk profile. This legislation aims to increase retention and compensate officers operating in challenging enforcement theaters.

The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act aims to provide permanent and expanded tax relief for individuals suffering losses in federally declared major disasters. It makes qualified disaster-related personal casualty losses fully deductible, even for those taking the standard deduction. Additionally, the bill creates a new tax exclusion for compensation received for losses resulting from certain major wildfires. These provisions apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, or after December 31, 2025, for wildfire relief.

The Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act enhances taxpayer rights by requiring the IRS to provide more specific details when notifying taxpayers about contacts with third parties for information gathering. This legislation mandates that taxpayers receive notice identifying the specific information sought from third parties and grants them at least 45 days to respond before the IRS proceeds with the third-party contact. These new specificity and notification requirements aim to increase transparency in IRS information requests.