Legislative Activity

The AADAPT Act reauthorizes the Project ECHO Grant Program and establishes new, dedicated grants to support technology-enabled collaborative training for healthcare professionals in underserved areas. These new grants specifically focus on improving the early diagnosis and quality of care for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The bill outlines funding levels and reporting requirements to track the impact of these specialized training models on provider retention and patient outcomes.

The Frank Adelmann Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act of 2026 establishes a significant federal tax credit to incentivize the sale of manufactured home communities to their residents or to qualified nonprofit entities. This credit equals 75% of the seller's qualified capital gain, provided the buyer commits to preserving the property as affordable housing for at least 50 years. The goal is to promote resident ownership models that stabilize site fees and protect long-term affordability for millions of manufactured home residents.

The Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends vital funding and research support for ALS therapies through 2031. This legislation enhances grant oversight, clarifies clinical trial definitions, and mandates updated FDA action plans to improve the development of treatments for ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases.

The Worker Rights and Support Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to establish new mandatory meal, rest, restroom, and medical break requirements for employees. This legislation ensures employees receive specific paid and unpaid break times based on hours worked or medical necessity. Violations of these new break provisions are subject to enforcement actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This resolution condemns the tragic mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, 2026, and honors the victims who lost their lives. It recognizes the attack as an act of domestic terrorism fueled by rising Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate. Congress affirms its responsibility to condemn such violence and stands in solidarity with the affected community.

This Act prohibits a sitting President from filing civil lawsuits against the United States. It also voids the settlement agreement in the specific case of *Trump v. Internal Revenue Service*. Furthermore, the bill bans the use of federal funds to establish any compensation fund to settle civil actions brought by a President or former President against the U.S.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan. The facility will now be known as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building." This designation updates all official records and references to reflect the new name.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to eliminate all traffic fatalities on U.S. roadways by the year 2050. It highlights extensive data showing the preventable nature of current traffic deaths, injuries, and associated costs. The bill calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to adopt a data-driven, safe systems approach to prioritize proven safety countermeasures.

This bill seeks to disapprove the Department of Education's final rule regarding the "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program." By utilizing the Congressional Review Act, this legislation prevents the new regulations from taking legal effect. Consequently, the Department of Education cannot implement the changes outlined in that specific rule.

This bill seeks to reauthorize and increase funding for the grant program addressing dental workforce needs under the Public Health Service Act. Specifically, it raises the annual allocation for the Action for Dental Health program from $\$13.9$ million to $\$15$ million for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This adjustment ensures continued support for improving access to dental care.

The **21st Century ROAD to Housing Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly increase housing availability, lower construction and financing costs, and modernize federal housing programs. It introduces reforms across zoning, lending, manufactured housing, and tenant protections while limiting the ability of large institutional investors to purchase single-family homes. Ultimately, the Act aims to expand access to affordable homeownership and rental opportunities for Americans across the country.

This bill reauthorizes the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection program, ensuring its continued operation to gather historical documents related to unsolved civil rights investigations. It strengthens the Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board's authority to obtain and expedite the public release of federal, state, and local records, removing previous opt-out exceptions for state and local entities. Furthermore, the legislation extends the tenure of the Review Board from seven to eleven years to complete its review process.

This Act, the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act, immediately bans the imposition of the death penalty for all federal crimes upon enactment. It also mandates that individuals previously sentenced to death for federal offenses must be resentenced.

This bill nullifies a specific decision and order from the Endangered Species Committee regarding certain oil and gas activities. It also imposes a three-year ban on the Committee issuing new exemptions for these activities under the Endangered Species Act. Importantly, all pre-existing Endangered Species Act requirements remain fully in effect for these activities.

The Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026 establishes new federal loan forgiveness programs for teachers, school leaders, and early childhood educators serving in high-need schools or programs. Educators can achieve full loan forgiveness after five years of qualifying service, or receive monthly payment support during that time. The bill mandates the Secretary of Education to launch these programs within 270 days of enactment. It also includes specific provisions for Parent PLUS loan borrowers and ensures flexibility for educators whose school status changes.

The IMPACT to Save Moms Act establishes a demonstration project for states to test alternative payment models for maternity care within Medicaid and CHIP programs. This project aims to improve maternal health outcomes, particularly for high-risk groups, by considering factors like risk stratification and social determinants of health. The Secretary of HHS must evaluate the project's impact and report recommendations to Congress on potential national expansion.

This act removes federal immunity for immigration law enforcement officers when their actions result in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. It allows state authorities to pursue criminal charges against federal officers for these specific severe violations of state law.

The Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026 significantly updates overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It establishes a phased-in, rising minimum salary threshold for executive, administrative, and professional employees to qualify for overtime exemption, eventually tying it to national earnings data. Additionally, the bill tightens the "duties test," reducing the amount of non-exempt work an employee can perform while remaining exempt from overtime pay. These changes aim to restore overtime eligibility to more salaried workers.

The Department of Justice Integrity Act of 2026 establishes a one-year post-employment restriction for former federal prosecutors. This ban prevents former attorneys who substantially participated in a federal prosecution or deferred prosecution agreement against a specific business entity from representing or assisting that same entity in related matters after leaving government service. This measure aims to enhance integrity by limiting the revolving door between federal prosecution and private representation of former targets.

The Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes during public health emergencies. It authorizes significant funding for enhanced data collection, surveillance, and research across various CDC programs. Furthermore, the bill mandates public data disclosure, requires public health communication campaigns, and establishes a task force to develop federal recommendations for ensuring safe, respectful, and equitable maternity care during crises.