Legislative Activity

The Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026 establishes a dedicated unit within the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute criminal trade activities, such as smuggling, duty evasion, and trade-based money laundering. This legislation aims to bolster enforcement capacity through increased staffing, interagency collaboration, and the development of multi-jurisdictional responses. Additionally, it mandates annual reporting to Congress to ensure transparency and accountability in the government's efforts to protect American industry and labor.

The Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026 seeks to restructure the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by bringing it under congressional appropriations and establishing more rigorous oversight and transparency requirements. The bill introduces stricter standards for enforcement actions, clarifies definitions of abusive practices, and provides new regulatory frameworks for emerging financial products like earned wage access. Additionally, it adjusts supervisory thresholds and limits the Bureau’s ability to use market-monitoring data for enforcement, aiming to increase procedural fairness for both financial institutions and consumers.

The Stop Insider Trading Act restricts Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing or selling individual stocks to prevent conflicts of interest. Additionally, the bill mandates that voters provide valid photo identification when voting in person or by mail in federal elections.

The Main Street Act is comprehensive legislation designed to foster a more competitive and accessible banking environment by reducing regulatory burdens on community banks and credit unions. The bill streamlines application processes, modernizes supervision standards, and enhances transparency across federal financial agencies to encourage local lending and economic growth. Additionally, it promotes innovation and financial stability by facilitating bank-fintech partnerships and improving the tools available for managing liquidity and bank resolutions.

The D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act requires explicit congressional approval for any District of Columbia legislation that imposes or increases taxes or fees, or relates to Title 47 of the D.C. Code. Under this bill, such acts will no longer take effect automatically after the standard review period but must instead be passed by a joint resolution of Congress. Additionally, the legislation establishes expedited, one-hour debate limits in the Senate for these specific approval resolutions.

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 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 Chloe Cole Act of 2026 establishes a federal private right of action allowing individuals to sue healthcare professionals and institutions for damages related to gender-transition medical interventions performed on them as minors. The bill permits lawsuits regardless of when the intervention occurred and sets a statute of limitations extending 25 years past the individual's 18th birthday. Additionally, it mandates strict liability for such interventions performed after the Act's enactment.

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.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and processors from assigning specific merchant category codes to firearms retailers. This legislation aims to protect consumer privacy by preventing the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases through specialized financial classification. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing these provisions and reporting annually on compliance.

The Clarity for Compensation Act amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to allow registered representatives to receive compensation through personal services entities without those entities being classified as brokers. This legislation establishes clear regulatory guardrails, including strict oversight, supervision, and liability requirements, to ensure these entities remain accountable for securities-related activities.

The Ounce of Prevention Act amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to allow Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be used for natural disaster mitigation activities. This legislation empowers communities in high-risk areas to invest in projects that increase resilience and reduce the long-term impact of weather-related disasters. Additionally, the bill mandates technical assistance from HUD and requires updated federal rulemaking to streamline the implementation of these mitigation efforts.

This resolution supports the designation of "National Tire Safety Week" from June 29 to July 4, 2026, to promote essential tire safety education across the United States. It emphasizes that regular tire maintenance, such as checking pressure and tread depth, is crucial for preventing crashes and saving lives. The bill encourages all Americans to participate in educational activities during this week to improve road safety.

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.

This bill, the Great American Outdoors Act 250, significantly reforms and renames the existing public lands restoration fund to the America’s Legacy Restoration Fund. It secures dedicated funding streams, primarily from energy revenues and new fees on foreign visitors, to address critical deferred maintenance across the National Park Service, Forest Service, and other public land agencies. The legislation establishes strict spending priorities for infrastructure repair while also creating pilot programs for enhancing outdoor recreation and sportsmen's access. Finally, it mandates increased transparency and accountability through standardized metrics and public reporting on all funded projects.

This Act strengthens financial accountability across federal agencies by expanding the duties of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) to oversee critical areas like risk management and internal controls. It mandates the creation of agency-specific financial management plans tied to a new governmentwide four-year strategy. Furthermore, the bill requires more robust annual reporting from agencies and the OMB Director to ensure transparency regarding financial performance and progress.

The Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act restructures the Treasury Department to enhance fraud detection and financial integrity across federal spending. It establishes a new, independent Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery to oversee "covered funds" and mandates a governmentwide data analysis program within the Fiscal Service. This legislation aims to centralize data sharing and analytical capabilities to proactively prevent improper payments and combat fraud in major federal programs.

The Jewish American Security Act addresses the rising threat of antisemitism across the nation. This bill mandates new protections for Jewish students in educational settings and significantly increases funding and administrative support for securing Jewish community institutions. Furthermore, it requires increased transparency from large online platforms regarding their moderation of antisemitic content and mandates federal assessments of domestic and transnational antisemitic threats.

This Act updates the criteria the U.S. government uses to evaluate foreign countries' efforts to combat sex trafficking. Specifically, it requires assessing a country's actions to prohibit or implement policies against purchasing commercial sex acts. The evaluation also considers efforts to educate buyers and reduce international sex tourism by their nationals.

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 aims to combat sophisticated, cross-jurisdictional organized retail and supply chain theft. It achieves this by strengthening federal laws regarding money laundering and stolen property offenses, including lowering monetary thresholds for prosecution. Furthermore, the bill establishes a dedicated Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate federal, state, and local enforcement efforts against these criminal organizations.