Legislative Activity

This resolution formally congratulates the New York Knicks on their historic 2026 NBA Championship victory. It recognizes the team’s remarkable season, record-breaking playoff performance, and the spirit of resilience that united fans across New York and the world.

The Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 modernizes the H-2A visa program to better support the agricultural industry by streamlining application processes and establishing a centralized online portal for employers. The bill updates labor certification, housing, and wage requirements while expanding the definition of eligible agricultural work to include a broader range of activities. Additionally, it enhances worker protections—including new heat illness prevention standards—and provides greater administrative efficiency for federal agencies managing the program.

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 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.

This bill authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the collective heroism of the individuals who defended Bataan, Corregidor, and other locations in the Pacific theater during World War II. The medal honors the extraordinary sacrifice of U.S. service members and Filipino forces who fought and endured imprisonment by Imperial Japan. Following the presentation, the medal will be permanently displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. The legislation also allows for the production and sale of bronze duplicate medals.

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 mandates U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link the NEXUS applications of family members living in the same household. This linkage allows one family member to schedule interviews for the entire group and may permit joint interviews. Additionally, the Commissioner can waive the interview requirement for children under 14 when linked to an eligible family member.

The "Ban Abortion by Mail Act" mandates that healthcare providers conduct in-person visits and hold a valid medical license in the patient's state of residence before prescribing or dispensing abortion drugs. Providers who violate these requirements face a minimum two-year loss of their FDA-mandated REMS certification. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit annual reports to Congress regarding providers who lose their certification due to these violations.

The Small Business and Consumer Credit Act of 2026 provides financial relief to specific banking institutions by allowing them to extend the carryback and carryforward periods for net operating losses. This measure enables eligible banks to better manage their taxable income by applying losses against profits from different tax years. These provisions apply to losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

This bill, the REAL Butter Act, aims to ensure consumer choice by requiring clear and truthful labeling for butter alternatives created through non-agricultural synthesis. It mandates that products marketed as butter but made with synthesized milkfat must be labeled as "lab-created butter." This prevents misbranding by distinguishing these products from traditional butter defined under existing law.

This bill, the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act, modernizes the hydropower licensing process under the Federal Power Act. It expands the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authority to impose conditions on licenses to ensure hydropower projects reasonably mitigate direct adverse effects on federal reservations and local fish populations.

This Act establishes the United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative to enhance military collaboration between the U.S. and Abraham Accords nations. The initiative focuses on deterring Iranian aggression and improving regional defense capabilities, such as air defense and intelligence sharing. The Secretary of Defense is required to develop a strategy and report funding needs to Congress.

The Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act significantly expands legal immunity for firearm manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations by redefining terms within existing federal law. It mandates the immediate dismissal of pending lawsuits against these entities and establishes strict new standards for any exceptions that might apply. Furthermore, the bill preempts state and local laws that attempt to impose liability based on the criminal misuse of qualified products.

The Juice Access Improvement Act mandates that juice be the default beverage option in specific food packages under the WIC program for women and young children. This legislation requires state agencies to offer a $3 cash-value voucher as an alternative to juice upon a participant's request. The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to update regulations to implement these changes.

The Juice for Healthy Families Act of 2026 amends the WIC program to establish a uniform maximum monthly allowance of 128 fluid ounces of single-strength juice for specific WIC food packages. This legislation standardizes the amount of juice provided under certain WIC food packages (IV, V, VI, and VII).

The **Take Care of America’s Veterans Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to strengthen benefits and modernize services across compensation, education, health care, and VA operations. It eliminates benefit offsets for disabled retirees, expands educational flexibility, sets new standards for timely health care access, and invests in VA technology and infrastructure. Overall, the legislation aims to provide faster, fairer, and more comprehensive support for veterans and their families.

The Allied Defense Sales Act directs the State Department to create a strategy encouraging allied nations to purchase U.S. defense equipment through multinational group deals rather than individual purchases. This aims to improve interoperability, strengthen the U.S. defense industry, and streamline the sales process. The Secretary of State must regularly report to Congress on the strategy's implementation, challenges encountered, and any necessary legislative changes.

The PEACE Act directs the State Department to take diplomatic action to address the growing threat of antisemitism and related extremism in Europe. It requires senior State Department officials to regularly brief Congress on these efforts to promote transatlantic cooperation against these threats.

This bill aims to block the use of transatlantic technology in Iranian-made drones, which are supplied to U.S. adversaries like Russia and terrorist groups. It directs the Departments of Commerce, State, and Defense to develop strategies to stop the export of critical drone components, such as specific microelectronics, to Iran. The legislation emphasizes preventing U.S. technology from supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and attacks on Israel.

The Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026 formally expands the mission of the Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords to include Central Asia and the Caucasus. This legislation directs the Envoy to promote normalization and integration efforts in these strategically important regions, aligning with U.S. national security and economic interests. The Act utilizes existing authorities and funding to carry out these expanded duties.