Legislative Activity

This bill honors the 87 victims of the 1990 Happy Land Social Club fire in the Bronx and designates March 25, 2026, as a day of remembrance. It commemorates the lives lost in this tragedy while reaffirming a national commitment to fire safety, building code enforcement, and community solidarity.

This act mandates that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Commanders provide annual briefings to Members of Congress regarding ongoing Corps projects within their districts. These detailed briefings must cover project status, funding, environmental impacts, and community engagement. The legislation establishes procedures, including reporting by the Army Inspector General, to ensure these required congressional updates occur each year.

The Quick Recognition Act (QR Act) mandates that all ICE and CBP enforcement officers wear a visible, scannable QR code on their uniforms. Scanning the code links to a public DHS website displaying the officer's name, badge number, and employment status. This system is designed to enhance accountability by providing a clear mechanism for the public to submit complaints about officer conduct.

The Food Rescue Act establishes a national food rescue system within the USDA to coordinate the recovery and distribution of surplus food to those in need. This system will support food rescue organizations through a competitive grant program focused on improving logistics, infrastructure, and technology for food recovery. The goal is to efficiently connect surplus food from various sources with food banks and communities requiring assistance.

The Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026 prohibits federal officials and employees from trading in prediction market contracts while possessing material, nonpublic government information. This ban specifically targets transactions related to government policy, actions, or political outcomes. The goal is to prevent insider trading within these emerging financial markets by those with privileged access to government knowledge.

This bill, the "Repealing the IMD Exclusion Act," removes the existing age restriction that prevents Medicaid from covering mental health services for eligible individuals under age 65 in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMDs). It allows states to provide this coverage to all eligible ages, provided the IMD meets new federal standards for quality of care and staffing. These changes will take effect 180 days after enactment.

The Professional Degree Access Restoration Act amends the Higher Education Act to eliminate specific annual and aggregate loan limits for Federal Direct PLUS Loans made to graduate and professional students. This action removes previous restrictions on the maximum amount graduate students can borrow through these federal loan programs.

The Our Parks Act aims to increase public access to federal lands by eliminating entrance fees at National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges on all Federal holidays. This legislation directs the Secretary of the Interior to waive any normally charged admission fees on these designated days.

The Anesthesia for All Act prohibits health plans and state Medicaid programs from imposing arbitrary time caps on reimbursement for medically necessary anesthesia services. This legislation ensures that payment for anesthesia is based on medical necessity rather than pre-set time limits, protecting patient safety and equitable access to care. The OIG will oversee compliance through regular audits and reporting to Congress.

This bill mandates that the Commandant of the Coast Guard maintain a policy prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags that is **no less restrictive** than the existing November 20, 2025 memorandum. It effectively codifies the current standard to prevent the relaxation of restrictions on such symbols within the Coast Guard.

The Point-Access Housing Guidelines Act of 2025 directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish federal guidelines for the construction of point-access block residential buildings, which are typically five-story buildings served by a single internal stairway. These guidelines will focus on fire safety, construction costs, and housing affordability, while also authorizing pilot project grants to test the feasibility of these structures. The Act aims to provide model language to help local governments permit these buildings to potentially increase housing supply without preempting existing state or local building codes.

The Contracting Accountability and Transparency (CAT) Act mandates that public housing agencies publicly disclose key details about their contracts on their websites. This new requirement, established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, aims to increase transparency in public housing contracting. Agencies must post information such as vendor names, contract solicitation details, and submitted bids.

The Lung Cancer Screening Expansion Act of 2025 mandates that all health insurers and federal programs provide full, no-cost coverage for annual lung cancer screenings. This coverage applies to adults aged 50 to 80 who are at increased risk for lung cancer based on clinical factors. The bill explicitly prohibits insurers from imposing barriers like prior authorization or step therapy for these screenings.

The Restrict Ugly Money Portraits of 2025 (TRUMP Act of 2025) prohibits placing the portrait of any living President on U.S. coins or currency. Furthermore, the bill generally bans the depiction of any living person on the design of U.S. paper currency. This legislation amends existing federal code regarding the design of U.S. money.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to establish September as National African Immigrant Heritage Month. The designation aims to celebrate the significant and diverse contributions of Americans of African immigrant heritage to the United States. This recognition seeks to highlight their achievements and promote awareness of their vital role in enriching American history and culture.

The Rivers Law amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act to implement new mandatory safety standards for funded child care providers. This legislation prohibits the operation of swimming pools on child care premises. Furthermore, it requires all covered facilities to install alarms on all doors and windows for enhanced security.

The Epstein Crime Victims Act amends federal law to strengthen crime victims' rights during pre-trial proceedings. It requires prosecutors to notify victims of nonprosecution agreements, in addition to existing requirements for plea bargains and deferred prosecution agreements. Crucially, the Act grants victims the right to sue the government in federal court if they are not timely notified about these specific types of agreements.

The CHEFS Act, or Cutting Harmful Emissions in Food Service Act, establishes a new federal tax credit for small restaurants installing qualified emissions control devices to reduce fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from cooking equipment. The credit is a sliding scale percentage of installation costs, offering higher rates for greater investment and additional bonuses for restaurants in historic buildings. This provision aims to incentivize small businesses to adopt pollution-reducing technology while preventing taxpayers from claiming the same expense through multiple deductions.

The Helping More Families Save Act establishes a new pilot program to help families receiving housing assistance save money as they increase their earnings. This program creates interest-bearing escrow accounts where increases in rent payments resulting from higher income are deposited. Families can access these savings after a set period or upon achieving self-sufficiency goals, while ensuring that participation does not negatively affect other benefits.

This resolution formally censures Representative Andy Ogles for using racist and anti-Muslim language against political opponents, including House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. The measure condemns his specific rhetoric as divisive and contrary to the dignity of the House. As a result, Representative Ogles is required to stand in the well of the House while the resolution is read aloud by the Speaker.