Legislative Activity

The **Take Care of America’s Veterans Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to strengthen benefits and modernize services across compensation, education, health care, and VA operations. It eliminates benefit offsets for disabled retirees, expands educational flexibility, sets new standards for timely health care access, and invests in VA technology and infrastructure. Overall, the legislation aims to provide faster, fairer, and more comprehensive support for veterans and their families.

The Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 establishes a mandatory federal lifetime no-contact order for victims following convictions in serious felony cases, including crimes of violence and sexual offenses. This order prohibits any form of direct or indirect contact between the defendant and the victim for the defendant's lifetime. The prohibition can only be lifted if the conviction is pardoned, commuted, dismissed, or overturned on appeal.

The HCBS Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026 mandates that states annually report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding any waste, fraud, or abuse identified within their Medicaid home and community-based services programs. This legislation requires states to detail both the detection of such issues and the preventative measures they are implementing.

The Medal of Sacrifice Act establishes a new national medal to honor law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty. This legislation creates a Commission to advise on the medal's design, presentation, and final eligibility decisions, particularly when there are findings of wrongdoing. The medal itself will feature specific symbolic elements and will be awarded to eligible fallen heroes.

The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act prohibits the VA from reporting veterans to the NICS background check system solely because a fiduciary was appointed to manage their benefits. This legislation ensures that a VA finding of mental incompetence or the appointment of a fiduciary alone is not used to treat a veteran as a "mental defective" for gun control purposes. Furthermore, the VA must notify the Attorney General about past transmissions of this information that lacked a proper legal basis.

This resolution expresses strong support for continuing efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse within Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs. It highlights the significant financial impact of improper payments and recognizes past enforcement actions aimed at protecting taxpayer dollars. The bill advocates for strengthened oversight, enhanced data-driven prevention methods, and coordinated enforcement to ensure the long-term sustainability of these vital safety net programs.

The American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 establishes a **Strategic Bitcoin Reserve** and a **Digital Asset Stockpile** within the Department of the Treasury to modernize U.S. national assets. This legislation mandates the secure custody of qualifying forfeited Bitcoin for a minimum of 20 years while requiring transparent, quarterly proof-of-reserve reporting. Furthermore, it directs studies on budget-neutral acquisition methods and protects the private property rights of individuals regarding their digital assets.

The Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act (DLARA) aims to increase transparency and oversight of Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan programs. It mandates more frequent and detailed monthly reporting on loan funding and requires comprehensive budget disclosures from the President regarding loan costs. Furthermore, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct reports analyzing loan disbursement rates and the impact of recent regulatory changes.

The Cashless Bail Reporting Act mandates that states and local governments receiving specific federal grants must report annual data on their use of cashless bail systems. This data includes the number of individuals released, subsequent failures to appear, and new arrests while on pretrial release. Furthermore, the Act requires the Attorney General to annually publish a list of jurisdictions that permit pretrial release without cash bail for certain offenses threatening public safety.

This resolution expresses strong support for law enforcement officers, recognizing their vital role in protecting communities and upholding the rule of law. It acknowledges the daily sacrifices officers make and affirms their essential contributions to public safety. The resolution also opposes policies that undermine law enforcement, such as defunding efforts and sanctuary policies.

This bill, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, makes two major changes: it allows for the year-round sale of E15 gasoline and reforms the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for small refineries. The RFS reform phases out existing small refinery exemptions starting in 2028, replacing them with a 75% compliance obligation reduction. The Act also directs the EPA to update fuel infrastructure rules for E15 distribution.

The Stop Scamming Truckers Act aims to protect truckers from deceptive communications regarding USDOT number registration. This bill requires private entities sending such notices to include a clear disclaimer stating they are not a government agency. It also prohibits misleading practices and grants recipients the right to sue for damages if these rules are violated.

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.

The VERIFY Act of 2026 mandates a comprehensive modernization of the SAVE program to improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of immigration status verification. This legislation requires timely status updates, enhanced data interoperability across federal systems, and alerts to agencies when an individual's status materially changes. Furthermore, the bill prohibits fees for government agencies using the SAVE program and establishes rigorous oversight through mandatory modernization plans and annual Inspector General audits.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building." All future federal documents, maps, and official records will be required to reflect this new name.

This bill strongly condemns the multiple attempted assassinations against President Donald J. Trump, including the attack on April 25, 2026. It commends the heroism of law enforcement and recognizes the critical mission of the Department of Homeland Security. Furthermore, the resolution calls for unity against political violence and the full funding of essential security agencies.

This bill seeks to formally expunge the two impeachments of former President Donald J. Trump from December 2019 and January 2021. It asserts that the impeachments were flawed due to a lack of firsthand evidence and biased proceedings in the House of Representatives. By expunging them, the resolution treats the Articles of Impeachment as if they never passed the House.

The "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, eliminating the requirement for companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). It also makes necessary technical adjustments to Title 31 of the United States Code, specifically sections related to financial recordkeeping and reporting of currency and foreign transactions, to reflect the repeal.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The building will now be known as the Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building.

The Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 increases the debt limits for individuals and small businesses seeking bankruptcy protection. By raising these caps, the legislation expands eligibility for streamlined reorganization under Chapter 11 and debt repayment plans under Chapter 13. These changes apply to all bankruptcy cases filed on or after the date of enactment.