Legislative Activity

The Data Center Resource Disclosure Act directs the Department of Commerce to conduct an annual survey of energy and water consumption by U.S. data centers. The results, including an interactive map and public feedback, will be published online to increase transparency. Additionally, the Act requires a report to Congress with recommendations for improving data center regulation and oversight.

The Defending Our Energy and Water Act mandates stricter water efficiency standards for both new civilian and military data centers. By requiring the use of advanced cooling technologies and integrating water-saving innovations, the bill aims to improve infrastructure resiliency and minimize the impact of data centers on local water resources. Additionally, the legislation extends federal oversight of these efficiency requirements through 2031.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan. The facility will now be known as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building." This designation updates all official records and references to reflect the new name.

The Women’s Business Centers Improvement Act of 2026 overhauls the Small Business Administration’s Women’s Business Center Program to better support women entrepreneurs through enhanced counseling, training, and financial assistance. The bill establishes a structured grant framework, introduces mandatory accreditation standards, and strengthens oversight to ensure centers effectively serve socially and economically disadvantaged business owners. Additionally, it authorizes $31.5 million in annual funding through 2029 to expand the reach and operational viability of this nationwide network.

The Capping Appointed Positions Act seeks to streamline the federal workforce by limiting the number of Schedule C and Schedule G political appointments. Starting in fiscal year 2027, the bill mandates a cap of 1,600 total positions for these roles within the executive branch.

The Quiet Skies Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a formal rule prohibiting passengers from making voice calls on mobile phones during commercial airline flights. This legislation aims to ensure a quieter and more comfortable travel environment for all passengers.

This bill, the "Clean Ports for Commerce Act," requires the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct advanced planning before dredging in areas known to have PFAS contamination. This planning must identify disposal sites, detail mitigation strategies for water quality and public health impacts from PFAS, and address potential project delays.

This bill, the "Water Reservoir Transparency Act," mandates a study by the Secretary of the Army to assess the impact of new commercial and industrial water users on the water levels of Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs. The results of this study must be reported to relevant Congressional committees and made publicly available online within 180 days of enactment.

The Main Street Competes Act expands federal economic policy to prioritize competitive markets and consumer choice through antitrust enforcement that protects small businesses. It mandates regular, detailed reporting from the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission on how their antitrust actions specifically impact small businesses. Finally, the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy will analyze this data and report recommendations to Congress on promoting competition.

This bill establishes the "Advancing Next-Generation Genetic Learning for Effective Resource Strategy Act" to create a grant program for incorporating environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring into sport fish surveys. Administered by the Secretary of the Interior, these grants will help eligible entities expand the scale and frequency of monitoring to improve data accuracy for fisheries management and conservation. The program is authorized to receive $4 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2033.

This bill directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study natural hormone variability in women before perimenopause. It also requires the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to review the clinical usefulness of hormone testing for diagnosing or managing perimenopause. The findings and recommendations will be reported to Congress within 18 months of enactment.

This bill designates May 24th as National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day to honor the vital contributions of Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) to aviation safety and reliability. It recognizes their essential role in maintaining aircraft and highlights the growing demand for these skilled professionals in the aviation industry.

This Act directs the Transportation Research Board to study innovative hull designs and advanced materials for waterborne transit systems. The goal is to enhance operational performance and payload capacity through the use of technologies like carbon fiber and composite materials.

The Streamlined Apportionment, Flexibility, and Efficiency Transit Act aims to reduce regulatory burdens on transit agencies. This bill streamlines the timing of formula fund apportionments, extends the availability of bus grant funds, and eases rules for asset disposition. It also simplifies environmental reviews and consolidates federal reporting requirements for greater efficiency.

The Main Street BRIDGE Act mandates collaboration between Small Business Development Centers and Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers to better serve small businesses. This partnership requires joint reporting to Congress on its results, including metrics on businesses served and jobs created. The goal is to enhance resource integration and support for small business growth and equity.

The SBA AI Adoption Reporting Act of 2026 mandates that the Small Business Administration (SBA) develop and implement policies for disclosing its use and consideration of artificial intelligence (AI). This requires the SBA Administrator to submit an implementation plan to Congress detailing how the agency will document and publish its AI use cases, following existing federal guidance. The goal is to ensure transparency regarding the SBA's adoption of AI in its operations.

The Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act requires the Postmaster General to study the feasibility of using the Informed Delivery platform to send electronic alerts to customers about weather-related mail delays or post office closures. This study must also consider including reminders for property owners to clear mail delivery paths. Following the report to Congress, the Postal Service may implement this notification program.

This bill recognizes and honors the International Hearing Society on its 75th anniversary in 2026. It celebrates the organization's history, its dedication to connecting hearing professionals, and its vital role in advancing hearing health care. The legislation also commends the Society for its advocacy work to improve patient care and expand access to quality services nationwide.

The Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026 aims to make it easier for local farmers and ranchers to accept benefits from major federal nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC. It mandates the creation of a single, streamlined application process for farmers to become authorized vendors across these programs. Additionally, the bill requires the provision of modern, mobile payment technology to support direct sales at farmers markets.

The Roadway Resiliency Act establishes an interagency working group between the Department of Transportation and the National Weather Service to develop standardized best practices for managing roads during inclement weather. These findings will be formally reported to Congress to improve roadway safety and infrastructure resilience.