Legislative Activity

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.

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 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.

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 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.

The Employment Abundance Act mandates a review of job requirements for federal contractors and executive agencies to ensure bachelor's degrees are only required when truly necessary for essential job functions. Agencies and contractors must analyze current degree requirements and develop plans to substitute them with relevant experience or skills where appropriate. This aims to broaden the pool of qualified candidates for federal work by focusing on actual job competency over unnecessary educational credentials.

The Employment Abundance Act mandates that federal contractors review their job classifications to determine if bachelor's degree requirements are truly necessary for job performance. Contractors must report findings where degrees are deemed unnecessary and submit plans to substitute them with relevant experience or skills. This aims to broaden the pool of qualified candidates for federally funded positions.

The Stop Aid for Foreign Expulsion (SAFE) Act prohibits the obligation or expenditure of any federal funds used to pay a foreign government or its agents for the detention of individuals. This restriction applies specifically when a U.S. court has already determined that the detention violates U.S. law. In essence, the bill prevents the U.S. government from funding foreign detentions deemed illegal under American legal standards.

The Stop Presidential Profiteering from Digital Assets Act prohibits covered federal officials and their families from creating, advertising, or selling digital assets that use their recognizable features for personal gain. This law applies even if the official consents to the use of their likeness. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is granted exclusive authority to enforce these provisions, including imposing significant civil penalties and seeking injunctions against violators.