Legislative Activity

The American High-Speed Rail Act significantly expands federal support for high-speed and higher-speed rail development by increasing funding limits, broadening eligibility for public-private partnerships, and establishing new planning and safety requirements. The bill authorizes substantial funding through 2031 for corridor development and planning, while also creating pathways for acquiring necessary right-of-way property and ensuring labor protections on federally-funded infrastructure. It also refines definitions, setting the threshold for true "high-speed rail" at 186 mph or more, and introduces a new category for "higher-speed rail."

This bill formally recognizes the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre as a deadly act of anti-Chinese violence in U.S. history. It honors the murdered Chinese immigrant workers and condemns the racist mob violence and subsequent failure to hold perpetrators accountable. Furthermore, the resolution encourages education and the preservation of the massacre site to ensure this history is not erased.

The Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act of 2026 authorizes $15 billion annually for ten years to support affordable housing infrastructure specifically in high-cost areas. The bill also mandates the Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct a comprehensive assessment of how Area Median Income (AMI) is calculated and used in federal housing programs. This assessment aims to find ways to optimize AMI calculations to make housing more affordable for low-income families in urban areas.

The **Stay Cool Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to combat the dangers of extreme heat through coordinated federal response, improved public warnings, and direct aid to vulnerable seniors. It establishes significant grant programs to fund community cooling centers, upgrade public housing with air conditioning, and develop urban green spaces and water features for neighborhood cooling. Overall, the legislation aims to increase community resilience, protect residents in federally assisted housing, and ensure more equitable access to safe, cool environments during heat emergencies.

This bill expresses support for designating May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month." It recognizes the significant impact of menstruation stigma on health, education, and economic opportunity for women and girls. The resolution aims to normalize menstruation, improve education, and expand access to menstrual health care and research.

The Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act expands Medicare Part B coverage to include services provided by pharmacists starting January 1, 2026. This coverage is specifically for testing or treatment related to COVID-19, the flu, RSV, strep throat, or during a declared public health emergency. The bill outlines payment structures, generally covering 80% of the cost, and prohibits pharmacists from balance billing Medicare patients for these covered services.

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 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, the SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026, mandates the creation of a national public awareness campaign to promote the detection, screening, and management of type 1 diabetes. The campaign will utilize evidence-based materials and public service announcements targeted at both healthcare providers and the general public. It also authorizes funding for grants to support local efforts in increasing screening rates, particularly in highly affected communities.

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 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.