Track Melanie's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
The TPS Review Act strengthens judicial oversight and establishes congressional review for decisions to terminate Temporary Protected Status, ensuring that such actions are evidence-based and subject to legal challenge.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Representative
FL
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Representative
FL
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Review Act strengthens oversight of government decisions to terminate TPS designations by reinstating judicial review and requiring that such decisions be supported by a comprehensive administrative record. The bill also subjects TPS terminations to congressional review under the Congressional Review Act, ensuring these decisions are subject to greater accountability. Additionally, it provides legal protections for beneficiaries by automatically staying terminations during the pendency of any legal challenges.
The Right to IVF Act of 2026 establishes a nationwide right to fertility care, mandates comprehensive insurance coverage for reproductive services, and expands access to fertility treatments for veterans and federal employees.
Lori Trahan
Representative
MA
Lori Trahan
Representative
MA
The Right to IVF Act of 2026 establishes a nationwide statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) while prohibiting states from imposing restrictive barriers. The bill further expands family-building support by mandating comprehensive fertility coverage across private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and federal employee health plans. Additionally, it guarantees expanded access to fertility services and preservation for military service members and veterans.
This bill reauthorizes the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act through 2031 while enhancing grant oversight, safety reporting requirements, and FDA strategic planning for rare neurodegenerative diseases.
Mike Quigley
Representative
IL
Mike Quigley
Representative
IL
The Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends vital funding for ALS research and clinical trial programs through 2031. This legislation strengthens oversight by enhancing grant review processes, improving safety reporting requirements, and mandating a comprehensive five-year FDA action plan to accelerate the development of treatments for rare neurodegenerative diseases.
This bill prohibits domestic business entities with significant foreign ownership or influence from contributing to U.S. elections and mandates strict certification requirements to ensure political spending is free from foreign control.
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
The Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act strengthens existing laws to prevent foreign influence in American elections. It expands the ban on foreign contributions to include domestic companies with significant foreign ownership or control and mandates strict certification requirements for corporate political action committees. These measures ensure that foreign entities cannot influence federal, state, or local elections through direct spending, ballot initiatives, or Super PACs.
This bill authorizes $6 million in annual federal grants over seven years to support the National Law Enforcement Museum’s community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs.
Troy Nehls
Representative
TX
Troy Nehls
Representative
TX
The National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act authorizes $6 million in annual federal grants over seven years to support the National Law Enforcement Museum. This funding will enhance public education, community outreach, and critical officer safety and wellness programs. By fostering greater understanding between law enforcement and the public, the bill aims to support the profession and improve safety for officers nationwide.
The Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026 mandates comprehensive dental coverage for adults under state Medicaid programs while establishing new federal quality standards, reporting requirements, and outreach initiatives to improve oral health equity.
Nanette Barragán
Representative
CA
Nanette Barragán
Representative
CA
The Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026 mandates that all state Medicaid programs provide comprehensive dental and oral health coverage for adults beginning January 1, 2027. To support this transition, the bill provides three years of 100% federal funding for these core services and establishes new national quality and equity reporting standards. Additionally, the legislation requires federal outreach programs to improve access to care and mandates a comprehensive report on the state of adult oral health in the United States.
The AADAPT Act expands grant eligibility and funding to integrate dementia care services into health centers through 2031.
Troy Balderson
Representative
OH
Troy Balderson
Representative
OH
The AADAPT Act expands access to specialized dementia care by authorizing grants for public and nonprofit health centers to integrate these services into their programs. Additionally, the bill extends federal funding authorization through 2031 to ensure the continued growth and sustainability of these critical health outcomes.
This bill mandates the restoration of home-based care reimbursement rates for rural veterans and requires the VA to increase transparency and reporting regarding provider availability and rate-setting methodologies.
Teresa Leger Fernandez
Representative
NM
Teresa Leger Fernandez
Representative
NM
The Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026 mandates the restoration of reimbursement rates for the VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program to 2025 levels and requires 90-day congressional notification for any future reductions. The bill also improves oversight by requiring the VA to report annually on provider availability and to provide full transparency regarding the methodology used to calculate reimbursement rates.
This bill mandates electronic prior authorization, increases transparency through required data reporting, and establishes faster decision timelines for Medicare Advantage plans to improve timely access to care for seniors.
Mike Kelly
Representative
PA
Mike Kelly
Representative
PA
The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 aims to streamline and modernize the prior authorization process within Medicare Advantage plans. This bill mandates the adoption of electronic prior authorization systems and significantly increases transparency regarding approval rates and decision times starting in 2027. Furthermore, it establishes new enrollee protections and grants the Secretary authority to enforce faster decision timeframes for medical services.
The High Court Gift Ban Act prohibits federal judicial officers from accepting gifts exceeding $50 per instance or $100 annually from a single source, with specific exceptions and enforcement penalties.
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
The High Court Gift Ban Act establishes strict limits on gifts accepted by federal judicial officers, prohibiting any gift valued over $50 or exceeding $100 in total annual value from a single source. The bill includes specific exemptions for personal hospitality, professional events, and family gifts, while mandating enforcement through the Judicial Conference and potential civil or criminal penalties for violations.
This resolution designates July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor the essential service and sacrifices of the professionals who maintain our nation’s power grid.
Linda Sánchez
Representative
CA
Linda Sánchez
Representative
CA
This resolution designates July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor the essential, high-risk work performed by these skilled professionals. It pays tribute to the lineworkers who provide critical service during emergencies and recognizes those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
This legislation amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to accelerate credit restoration for victims of predatory practices, ban medical debt from credit reports, and strengthen protections against identity theft and fraud.
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
This legislation amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to shorten credit reporting timelines, remove medical debt from reports, and provide new tools for victims of predatory lending and identity theft to clear their credit history. It also mandates free credit monitoring for vulnerable populations and prevents lenders from penalizing consumers who utilize these new protections. These reforms aim to ensure a fairer, more accurate credit reporting system that protects consumers from financial harm.
This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution.
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days, utilizing authority under the War Powers Resolution. It explicitly clarifies that this action does not authorize the use of military force or limit security cooperation with Lebanese forces or the protection of diplomatic facilities.
The Community Housing Act of 2026 provides comprehensive federal funding and policy reforms to expand the national housing supply, increase affordable rental options, and support pathways to homeownership for low-income and rural families.
Becca Balint
Representative
VT
Becca Balint
Representative
VT
The Community Housing Act of 2026 is a comprehensive legislative package designed to increase the nation’s housing supply and improve long-term affordability. The bill provides billions in federal funding for affordable housing construction, incentivizes local zoning reform, and expands support for rural homeownership and tenant protections. By streamlining financing and removing regulatory barriers, the act aims to create more housing options for low- and middle-income families across the country.
This Act prohibits the executive branch from indefinitely suspending the entire Diversity Visa Program, requiring transparency and congressional notification for any narrower, temporary limitations.
Yvette Clarke
Representative
NY
Yvette Clarke
Representative
NY
This bill, the Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act, aims to prevent the executive branch from indefinitely or broadly suspending the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. It reaffirms that only Congress can halt the entire program, while allowing for narrowly tailored, temporary, or country-specific restrictions under strict transparency and notification requirements. The Act protects eligible visa selectees from losing their opportunities due to unexplained administrative pauses.
This bill authorizes a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor the individuals who defended Bataan, Corregidor, and other Pacific locations during World War II.
Teresa Leger Fernandez
Representative
NM
Teresa Leger Fernandez
Representative
NM
This bill authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the collective heroism of the individuals who defended Bataan, Corregidor, and other locations in the Pacific theater during World War II. The medal honors the extraordinary sacrifice of U.S. service members and Filipino forces who fought and endured imprisonment by Imperial Japan. Following the presentation, the medal will be permanently displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. The legislation also allows for the production and sale of bronze duplicate medals.
This bill renames and revises the Great American Outdoors Act's maintenance fund, increases dedicated funding through new, higher fees for foreign visitors, and sets spending priorities for deferred maintenance across public lands agencies.
Bruce Westerman
Representative
AR
Bruce Westerman
Representative
AR
This bill, the Great American Outdoors Act 250, significantly reforms and renames the existing public lands restoration fund to the America’s Legacy Restoration Fund. It secures dedicated funding streams, primarily from energy revenues and new fees on foreign visitors, to address critical deferred maintenance across the National Park Service, Forest Service, and other public land agencies. The legislation establishes strict spending priorities for infrastructure repair while also creating pilot programs for enhancing outdoor recreation and sportsmen's access. Finally, it mandates increased transparency and accountability through standardized metrics and public reporting on all funded projects.
This bill establishes a grant program to fund residency training for OB-GYNs who must travel out of state for reproductive health care training due to restrictive state laws.
Kelly Morrison
Representative
MN
Kelly Morrison
Representative
MN
The SAFE Training for OB-GYNs Act establishes a federal grant program to help residency programs expand training in reproductive healthcare for professionals whose education is restricted by state abortion laws. This funding will support training programs and reimburse travel expenses for providers seeking necessary care education out of state. The program is authorized with $10 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
The LIFT the BAR Act restores federal public benefit eligibility, including SNAP, Medicaid, and housing assistance, for many lawfully present noncitizens by repealing restrictions from the 1996 welfare law and updating terminology.
Pramila Jayapal
Representative
WA
Pramila Jayapal
Representative
WA
The LIFT the BAR Act repeals decades-old restrictions that barred many lawfully present noncitizens from accessing essential federal public benefits. This legislation restores eligibility for programs like SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and housing assistance for qualified noncitizens. The bill also updates terminology, replacing "alien" with "noncitizen" throughout relevant statutes.
The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 strengthens the right of individuals eligible for long-term services and supports to live in the most integrated community setting possible, holding states and providers accountable for transitioning people out of institutions.
Steve Cohen
Representative
TN
Steve Cohen
Representative
TN
The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the right of individuals eligible for long-term services and supports (LTSS) to live in the most integrated community setting possible. It prohibits discrimination by public entities and insurers against those who qualify for institutional placement but desire community-based services. The Act mandates comprehensive planning, self-evaluation, and enforcement mechanisms to speed up the transition of individuals out of institutions and ensure maximum control over their supports.