Legislative Activity

This bill establishes the Public Safety UAS Readiness Act, creating a grant program to fund drone pilot training for public safety agencies. The grants will support the development of standardized training curricula, the purchase of necessary equipment, and administrative costs. Priority will be given to organizations conducting high-risk operations or serving underserved regions.

The Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026 aims to prevent members of Congress convicted of serious crimes related to their official duties—such as bribery, fraud, or sexual assault—from receiving federal pensions based on their service. The bill also allows each chamber of Congress to block pension payments if a member is found to have sexually harassed or abused a staffer under their supervision. This forfeiture applies only to convictions or determinations made after the bill's effective date.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 46164 Westlake Drive in Sterling, Virginia. The facility will now be known as the Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building. This designation will be used in all official federal references to the building.

The Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026 mandates that the government electronically notify applicants, petitioners, and their representatives within 24 hours of any change to a pending immigration petition or application status. This notification must be delivered via at least two methods, such as email, phone call, or text message.

The Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act mandates a comprehensive study to identify the unique challenges faced by small U.S.-based artificial intelligence businesses. This study will analyze critical barriers—including funding, regulatory uncertainty, talent acquisition, and infrastructure access—to provide actionable recommendations for supporting their growth and competitiveness.

The HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2026 establishes a comprehensive federal research program to investigate how environmental factors contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The bill creates a network of Collaborative Centers for Neurodegenerative Disease Environmental Research to advance scientific understanding, improve prevention strategies, and develop new treatments. This initiative is supported by $50 million in annual funding through 2031 to foster interdisciplinary research and public health education.

The Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance Modernization Act increases the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for individuals and couples living in Medicaid-covered institutions. It also mandates that these amounts automatically adjust annually to keep pace with Social Security cost-of-living increases.

This bill designates the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System. Under this legislation, the George C. Marshall International Center will manage the site while receiving technical and cooperative support from the Secretary of the Interior. The bill ensures the preservation of the historic property without granting the federal government ownership or authority over surrounding private lands.

The No Funds for Forced Labor Act aims to prevent U.S. support for international financial institution loans that fund projects involving forced labor, particularly in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It directs the Treasury Secretary to use U.S. influence to oppose such loans and requires annual reporting on these efforts. Congress asserts that international financial institutions should not fund entities credibly accused of using forced labor.

The Campaign and Election Accountability Act strengthens federal election law by prohibiting any person from knowingly assisting a foreign national in making contributions or donations related to U.S. elections. This amendment specifically targets and criminalizes providing such assistance to foreign nationals.

The COURSE Credit Act mandates that the Department of Education collect and report data on how colleges award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams on the College Scorecard website. Furthermore, the bill requires participating colleges and universities to publicly post detailed information about their specific AP and IB credit policies on their websites. This aims to increase transparency regarding how these standardized exam scores translate into college credit.

The First Home Savings Opportunity Act of 2025 establishes a new tax-advantaged savings account to help individuals save for a first home down payment. Contributions to this "down payment savings account" are tax-deductible up to $10,000 annually, subject to income limitations. Withdrawals for qualified first-time homebuyer expenses, such as down payments or closing costs, are tax-free. Non-qualified withdrawals are subject to ordinary income tax plus an additional 20% penalty.

The Keep Main Street Open Act establishes an emergency loan program through the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support eligible businesses during a government shutdown. These covered loans will cover estimated losses incurred due to the shutdown, feature a low interest rate of one percent, and must be repaid within one year after the shutdown concludes. This measure aims to provide immediate financial relief to small businesses affected by federal funding lapses.

The Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act of 2025 allows individuals affected by a federal appropriations lapse to make tax-favored withdrawals of up to \$30,000 from their retirement plans without incurring early withdrawal penalties. These distributions can be repaid within three years and the taxable income can be spread over three years. This relief specifically targets furloughed federal contractors, grantee employees, and certain D.C. government workers impacted by shutdowns lasting two weeks or more.

The Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act requires federal financial regulators to create and issue guidance for banks and lenders on how to support customers and businesses affected by a government shutdown. This guidance must encourage flexible loan adjustments and prevent unfair negative credit reporting for those experiencing income loss due to the lapse in funding. Regulators must also issue rapid alerts when a shutdown occurs and report on the effectiveness of the guidance afterward.

The Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act aims to address the epidemic of child sexual abuse by eliminating state statutes of limitations for civil and criminal cases involving child sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking. The bill incentivizes states to adopt these reforms by offering federal grants to those that eliminate time limits for filing lawsuits or reopen previously time-barred claims. This legislation is designed to ensure survivors have a meaningful opportunity to seek justice and hold perpetrators accountable, regardless of how long it took them to come forward.

The Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act establishes a presumption of service connection for specific diseases developed by veterans who served at the Pentagon Reservation between September 11 and November 19, 2001. This provision simplifies the process for these veterans to receive VA disability benefits for listed conditions like asthma, cancer, and cardiovascular disease, linking them automatically to their toxic exposure following the 9/11 attacks. The Secretary is also empowered to add other related illnesses to this covered list.

This bill mandates that the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must regularly report detailed statistics on their enforcement activities. These quarterly reports must include the total number of arrests, individuals in custody, and deportations. Furthermore, ICE must break down these figures based on prior criminal convictions and assigned threat levels, and then make this information publicly available on their website.

The Affordable Commutes Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Transportation to investigate potential price gouging and unfair practices on privately owned toll roads. The bill also mandates a study on the feasibility of the federal government purchasing these private toll roads and transferring them to state ownership to potentially lower consumer costs. The Secretary must report these findings and recommendations to Congress within one year.

The Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act mandates a comprehensive review of the cybersecurity and national security risks posed by advanced quantum computers. It requires the establishment of a detailed risk mitigation plan focusing on the adoption of post-quantum cryptography across federal agencies and critical economic sectors. The bill also directs regular follow-up reports to Congress tracking the progress of these essential security upgrades.