Legislative Activity

This resolution supports designating August 17, 2026, as "National Nonprofit Day" to honor the vital contributions of the nonprofit sector. It recognizes the essential role nonprofits play in supporting communities, driving the economy, and partnering with the government to deliver public services.

This resolution supports the designation of July as "Disability Pride Month." It encourages communities across the United States to observe the month with celebrations while actively working to end discrimination and exclusion against people with disabilities.

The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a comprehensive workforce strategy to address cybersecurity staffing shortages in rural healthcare facilities. The bill also mandates the creation and promotion of free, accessible cybersecurity training materials to help rural hospital staff implement essential digital security practices. These initiatives aim to strengthen the cyber resilience of rural health systems through interagency collaboration and education without requiring additional federal appropriations.

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.

The Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide states with guidance on utilizing Medicaid and CHIP to strengthen the mental health and substance use disorder workforce. This initiative focuses on improving the education, training, recruitment, and retention of providers, with a specific emphasis on expanding access to care in rural and underserved communities.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Wai'anae, Hawai'i. The building will now be known as the "U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building." This designation applies to all official records and references to the facility.

The Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to better support kinship families—children raised by relatives or close family friends. The bill prioritizes kinship placements within the child welfare system, mandates improved resources and training for kinship caregivers, and ensures these families are better represented in national and state-level prevention programs.

The American Franchise Act aims to protect the traditional franchise business model by clarifying the definition of a "joint employer." This legislation establishes that a franchisor is only considered a joint employer if it exercises "substantial direct and immediate control" over the essential terms of employment for a franchisee's workers. This change specifically targets liability risks associated with maintaining brand standards, ensuring franchisors are not automatically held responsible for local labor practices. The new standard applies prospectively to future legal proceedings.

The Supporting Grandfamilies Act of 2026 authorizes $10 million to fund a National Technical Assistance Center dedicated to supporting grandfamilies and kinship care households. The Center will provide training, resources, and coordination to help organizations better serve caregivers—particularly those aged 55 and older—and children with disabilities. By promoting evidence-based practices, the Act aims to improve the health, academic success, and overall well-being of these families across the nation.

This act, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule regarding heat injury and illness prevention published in August 2024. This restriction extends to any future standard substantially similar to the one proposed.

The Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026 updates Medicare coverage requirements for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs, effective January 1, 2028. The bill mandates the creation of distinct billing codes based on frame material, specifically allowing suppliers to charge patients the difference in cost for premium titanium or carbon fiber models. These provisions aim to provide clearer payment structures and enhanced transparency for patients selecting high-performance mobility equipment.

The Essential Caregivers Act of 2026 ensures that residents in long-term care facilities maintain access to designated essential caregivers, even when general visitation is suspended. The bill mandates that facilities allow residents to appoint up to two caregivers who can provide in-person support, provided they adhere to established safety protocols. It also prioritizes the investigation of access complaints and guarantees that these visitation rights cannot be waived during emergencies.

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.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Corey Comperatore, a dedicated volunteer firefighter, U.S. Army Reserve veteran, and community leader from Sarver, Pennsylvania. It recognizes his selfless sacrifice and heroic actions in protecting his family, while extending the House of Representatives' deepest condolences to his loved ones.

The Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 protects students and single-sex social organizations from adverse actions by colleges and universities that receive federal funding. The bill ensures that students can freely join or lead these organizations without facing institutional bias or discrimination based on their membership. It establishes clear standards to prevent schools from penalizing students or organizations solely for maintaining single-sex membership policies.

The Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act of 2026 establishes a new federal program to increase the availability of locally sourced food in schools. This act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide noncompetitive funding to state agencies to purchase local foods directly from producers for distribution to participating schools. The program aims to support local agriculture while ensuring students have access to fresh, regional products.

The No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 mandates that educational institutions receiving federal funding treat antisemitic discrimination with the same rigor as other forms of discrimination prohibited under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The bill requires institutions to utilize a formal definition of antisemitism when investigating and addressing discriminatory acts. It aims to ensure accountability for systemic failures to protect Jewish students while upholding First Amendment rights and existing state laws.

The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act mandates updated threat analyses of the northern border every two years, with the first due by September 2, 2026. Following each analysis, the Department of Homeland Security must update its border strategy or formally explain why an update is unnecessary. The bill also requires classified briefings for Congress and the development of performance measures for Air and Marine Operations along the northern border.

This bill directs the presentation of Congressional Gold Medals to the crew of the Artemis II mission to recognize their historic achievements in returning humans beyond low Earth orbit. The medals will honor the crew's role in setting new space exploration records and paving the way for future lunar and Mars missions. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike these medals and produce bronze duplicates for sale.

The BUSES Act establishes a national minimum idling standard of 15 minutes for over-the-road buses and school buses, preempting any stricter state or local rules. This legislation also bars private citizens from filing civil lawsuits over idling violations under the Clean Air Act and prohibits bounty-based enforcement programs targeting over-the-road bus idling.