Legislative Activity

The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026 aims to modernize professional boxing by establishing "Unified Boxing Organizations" (UBOs) to provide boxers with improved safety standards, comprehensive medical support, and fair contract protections. The bill also mandates nationwide health and safety requirements, enforces stricter anti-doping protocols, and introduces measures to eliminate conflicts of interest within the sport. By standardizing regulations and championship titles, this legislation seeks to enhance boxer welfare and ensure greater accountability across the industry.

The Protecting America’s Small Oil and Gas Producers and Rural Jobs Act aims to support domestic energy production by modifying tax depletion rules for marginal oil and gas wells. The bill increases the daily production threshold for qualifying properties and adjusts the depletion deduction formula to provide greater financial relief when oil prices are low. Additionally, it removes the taxable income limitation for these deductions to help sustain operations and protect rural jobs.

The Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026 establishes a task force to evaluate the use of AI-driven speech-to-text and transcription technologies within the U.S. judicial system. This body will assess the impact of these tools on court record accuracy, cybersecurity, and constitutional rights. Ultimately, the task force will provide Congress with comprehensive recommendations to ensure that the integration of these technologies maintains the integrity of legal proceedings.

The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make non-citizens inadmissible to and deportable from the United States if they commit fraud against the government or unlawfully receive public benefits. Additionally, the bill renders individuals convicted of these offenses ineligible for any form of immigration relief.

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.

The Improving Dental Administration (IDA) Act of 2026 protects state-level dental benefit regulations by exempting them from federal ERISA preemption. This legislation empowers states to oversee and administer dental benefit laws more effectively without interference from federal oversight, provided they remain consistent with core ERISA provisions.

The HONOR Gold Star Families Act increases the military death gratuity payment for survivors of deceased service members from $100,000 to $200,000. Additionally, the bill establishes an annual cost-of-living adjustment to ensure the benefit keeps pace with inflation starting in 2027.

The Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act prohibits federal agencies from providing funding or support for the creation and maintenance of state-level firearm ownership databases. This legislation ensures that federal resources cannot be used to track lawful gun owners, with a specific exception for databases tracking lost or stolen firearms.

The VA Call Center Multi-Factor Authentication Act mandates the use of multi-factor authentication for all high-impact actions handled by Department of Veterans Affairs call centers. This measure is designed to verify caller identity and protect veterans and beneficiaries from fraud, identity theft, and the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

The Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 aims to support the Iranian people by expanding access to uncensored internet and communication technologies. The bill strengthens U.S. policy against regime repression by mandating investigations into human rights abuses and establishing a new Treasury initiative to combat corruption and money laundering by Iranian officials. Additionally, it enhances congressional oversight of sanctions and promotes independent media to counter state-sponsored censorship.

The Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act aims to promote de-escalation by exempting specific, clearly defined less-than-lethal projectile devices from federal firearm restrictions and excise taxes. This legislation provides a formal process for determining which devices qualify for these exemptions under both federal law and the National Firearms Act. The bill also modernizes tax regulations by exempting qualifying less-than-lethal devices and their ammunition from federal excise taxes.

This bill establishes the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative to accelerate joint research, development, and integration of critical defense technologies. The initiative focuses on key areas like AI, missile defense, and counter-drone systems to enhance the security and technological edge of both nations. It mandates regular reporting to Congress on progress and authorizes funding for fiscal years 2027 through 2029.

The Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act postpones a planned Medicare payment adjustment affecting physician work values until at least January 1, 2030. The bill also mandates a report to Congress assessing the need for a one-time adjustment to certain physician service values. Furthermore, it modifies the annual Medicare physician payment updates for 2026 and subsequent years based on participation in Alternative Payment Models.

This bill establishes a national resource center to provide training and technical assistance for implementing lethality assessment programs across states and tribal communities. These programs aim to help first responders identify high-risk domestic violence situations and connect victims with essential services. The legislation authorizes $5 million annually starting in fiscal year 2026 to support this effort in reducing domestic violence homicides.

The Community Bank Relief Act mandates the Federal Reserve Board to adjust the maximum allowable fees for certain prepaid card transactions to account for inflation. This ensures that fee caps remain relevant over time, with an initial adjustment based on the CPI from 2009 to 2025, followed by annual adjustments thereafter.

The Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act ensures that Federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) receive the full 340B discounted price for drugs at the point of purchase. This legislation prohibits manufacturers from requiring FQHCs to pay more than the established ceiling price upfront, regardless of any later rebates or reimbursements. The goal is to guarantee immediate, upfront savings for these vital health centers.

This bill temporarily modifies the rules for handling questions of privilege in the House of Representatives concerning the conduct of a Member for the remainder of the 119th Congress. It establishes a new cosponsorship threshold of one-fifth of the House membership for resolutions addressing member conduct offered from the floor by leadership. This change also applies to the announcement of intent to offer such a resolution.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It also establishes a federal requirement for voters to present a photo ID indicating U.S. citizenship when casting a ballot in federal elections. The bill outlines specific acceptable forms of proof and requires states to implement verification programs to ensure only citizens are registered and voting.

The Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act updates federal requirements for investigating a commercial driver's safety history both before and during employment. It mandates clearer information sharing between carriers regarding an operator's safety performance record. Additionally, the bill improves the DataQs system by requiring clear labeling of contested violations and establishing a formal, multi-step appeals process for challenging safety reports.

The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act establishes a process for victims of human trafficking to seek the expungement of federal arrests and the vacatur of certain federal criminal convictions resulting from their victimization. It also creates a new duress defense in federal criminal trials for individuals who committed offenses while being trafficked. Furthermore, the bill allows courts to reduce the sentences of current prisoners who committed offenses as a direct result of trafficking.