Legislative Activity

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 15642 Sand Canyon Avenue in Irvine, California, as the "Mary Kageyama Nomura Post Office Building."

The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act provides tax relief to individuals affected by federally declared disasters occurring between 2019 and 2027. The bill allows taxpayers to deduct qualified disaster-related casualty losses even if they do not itemize and excludes certain wildfire relief payments from gross income. These measures aim to reduce the financial burden on disaster victims by simplifying the deduction process and preventing the taxation of recovery compensation.

The Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from entering into or recognizing any agreements that attempt to influence or settle federal tax matters for the President, their family, or related business entities while in office. The bill mandates public reporting of any such attempts and grants the IRS extended authority to assess taxes for these individuals. These measures ensure transparency and prevent the use of executive power to bypass standard tax enforcement procedures.

The Protect American Values Act seeks to block the implementation and enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security’s "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility" rule. The bill asserts that this policy harms immigrant families and local economies by restricting access to essential food, housing, and medical care. Consequently, it prohibits the use of federal funds to carry out or administer the rule.

The CLUSTER Act amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand federal hazard mitigation funding. It allows these resources to support coordinated, community-wide hardening projects for private residential clusters rather than limiting support to individual structures. This change enables neighborhoods to implement collective safety upgrades to better withstand natural disasters.

The Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2026 amends the Social Security Act to recognize radiologist assistant services as a covered Medicare benefit. By establishing a clear payment structure for services performed under the supervision of a radiologist, this legislation aims to improve patient access to care and enhance the efficiency of radiologist-led teams.

The American Food for American Schools Act of 2026 strengthens "Buy American" requirements by mandating that schools prioritize domestic food products across all federal child nutrition programs. The bill replaces flexible guidelines with a firm purchase mandate, establishes a strict waiver process for foreign goods, and increases transparency through public reporting. Additionally, it enforces supplier accountability through financial penalties and expands funding for procurement training to ensure schools can effectively source domestic commodities.

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.

This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress has explicitly declared war or authorized the use of military force. It preserves the right of the U.S. to defend against imminent attacks and ensures that intelligence-sharing activities remain unaffected. The resolution clarifies that it does not serve as an authorization for the use of military force.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building." All official federal references to this facility will be updated to reflect this new name.

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 officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 1157 West Mission Avenue in Escondido, California, as the "Captain E. Royce Williams Post Office Building." The legislation ensures that all federal records and documents will henceforth use this new official name for the location.

The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026 simplifies the process for survivors to receive death benefits following an officer's heart attack or stroke. It removes barriers by eliminating the use of pre-existing health conditions as a basis for claim denial and extends the qualifying window for duty-related events from 24 to 72 hours. These changes ensure that families receive support more efficiently by strengthening the presumption that such medical events are connected to an officer's service.

The "Combating Illicit Xylazine Act" aims to combat the illegal use of xylazine by adding it to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, which would allow for increased regulation and tracking of the substance. The bill includes exemptions and delayed effective dates for certain requirements to ease the transition for legitimate users, such as veterinarians and animal handlers. It also directs the Sentencing Commission to review sentencing guidelines for xylazine-related offenses and mandates reports to Congress on the prevalence and impact of illicit xylazine use. Finally, it will include xylazine in Arcos tracking.

This resolution recognizes July 21, 2026, as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day to highlight the persistent and significant wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men. It calls attention to the systemic racial and gender-based barriers contributing to this disparity and reaffirms a commitment to achieving true pay equity.

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.

The Kay Hagan Tick Act reauthorization extends federal funding and support for vector-borne disease initiatives through 2030. This legislation updates national strategy requirements and enhances the capacity of regional centers and health departments to identify, prevent, and respond to tick-borne and other vector-borne illnesses.

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic." This renaming honors the legacy of Pat Tillman, a San Jose native and former NFL player who left his professional career to serve as an Army Ranger and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country.

This resolution demands that the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide the House of Representatives with all internal documents, communications, and records regarding the recent freeze on federal funding for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. It specifically seeks transparency on the decision-making process, legal justifications, and administrative actions taken by the Department of Health and Human Services concerning these state-based grant programs.

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.