Legislative Activity

This Act establishes the Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Task Force will improve healthcare, align research, and establish baselines for service members and veterans affected by blast overpressure exposure. It is charged with prioritizing research on related conditions and submitting annual reports with recommendations for evaluating service-connected neurological injuries.

This resolution officially designates May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week. It honors the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, specifically recognizing 363 officers lost in 2025. The bill expresses unwavering support for law enforcement and acknowledges the need for proper resources to ensure officer safety.

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.

This bill mandates the Department of Justice to photograph individuals convicted of federal crimes upon sentencing or intake for submission to the FBI's criminal record system. It also requires the Bureau of Prisons to maintain an updated photographic directory of all federal prisoners. These measures aim to enhance criminal records and aid future investigations.

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 prohibits the sale or importation of connected vehicles, hardware, or software originating from or controlled by designated "covered countries" (North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran). This measure aims to safeguard U.S. economic and national security against risks like espionage and cyber intrusion posed by foreign adversaries exploiting vehicle connectivity technology. The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with issuing regulations to enforce these bans, which begin phasing in starting in 2027, though waivers may be granted under specific national security conditions.

The Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels Act of 2026 establishes clear regulatory oversight and mandatory labeling standards for both cell-cultivated protein products and plant-based alternative protein products. It revises the division of responsibilities between the USDA and FDA for overseeing these novel foods. The bill mandates prominent labeling requirements to ensure consumers clearly understand the origin of these products, whether grown from cells or derived from plants.

This bill amends federal law to reclassify clergy and religious workers as employees for Social Security and Medicare tax purposes, requiring churches to withhold these taxes. It also repeals the existing religious exemption that allows clergy to opt out of Social Security coverage. Furthermore, the Act establishes a process for currently exempt clergy to revoke their exemption and mandates the IRS to report on informing these workers of their new options.

The Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act significantly narrows the federal beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. This legislation limits reporting obligations exclusively to foreign individuals and foreign-connected companies. Furthermore, it mandates the deletion of all previously collected data pertaining to domestic persons and entities.

The Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 aims to enhance timely access to care and improve oversight for Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees. The bill mandates faster decision-making for prior authorization requests, establishes strict compliance scoring with financial penalties for non-compliant plans, and requires MA plans to use the same medical necessity criteria as traditional Medicare. Furthermore, it protects providers by limiting retroactive denials for pre-approved services and ensuring prompt payment for those services.

This resolution expresses strong support for the Working Families Tax Cuts, a law enacted to provide significant tax relief to working families. It highlights key provisions that prevent broad tax increases, deliver substantial refunds, and lower the tax burden for lower and middle-income earners. The bill affirms the benefits of policies designed to help families keep more of their earnings.

This bill, the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026, prohibits federal and state courts from hearing lawsuits seeking damages or relief against energy companies for harms related to climate change. It voids existing state laws that impose liability on energy businesses for climate-related issues, asserting that the regulation of emissions falls under exclusive federal jurisdiction. The Act aims to protect the energy industry from litigation and ensure affordable, reliable energy.

This bill, the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 2026, repeals the Retirement Earnings Test. This action eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits for beneficiaries under full retirement age who continue to work and earn above a certain threshold. The law takes effect for taxable years ending after December 31, 2026.

The Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026 establishes a new federal crime for knowingly misrepresenting the source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) or artificial insemination. This offense, which applies when interstate or foreign commerce is involved, carries penalties of a fine and up to 10 years in prison. The bill also extends the statute of limitations for prosecution once the perpetrator is identified.

The GRACIE Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program to assist states in implementing and maintaining systems to record and securely store all child welfare interviews. By providing funding for these technological upgrades, the bill aims to ensure greater accountability and transparency in child protective investigations. Participating states must adopt policies requiring the retention of these recordings for at least five years while maintaining strict privacy and access controls.

The Congressional Quilt Show Resolution of 2026 establishes an annual showcase to celebrate the artistry and cultural contributions of American quilters. Through a lottery system, winning quilts from eligible constituents will be displayed outside their respective congressional offices in the House of Representatives. This initiative aims to foster community engagement and honor the tradition of craftsmanship as a national asset.

The Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility (EBITDA) Act repeals recent modifications to the calculation of adjusted taxable income regarding business interest limitations. By removing these specific constraints, the bill aims to restore previous tax treatment standards for businesses starting in the 2026 tax year.

The Words Matter Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive update across all federal laws, replacing the outdated terms "mentally retarded" and "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" or "individuals with intellectual disabilities." This change is strictly a linguistic update intended to align federal statutes with current, respectful terminology. The Act explicitly states that this language revision does not alter eligibility for benefits, rights, or responsibilities under any existing federal program. Agencies are required to update their regulations to reflect this new terminology while maintaining a record of the previous language used.

The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make non-citizens inadmissible to and deportable from the United States if they commit fraud against the government or unlawfully receive public benefits. Additionally, the bill renders individuals convicted of these offenses ineligible for any form of immigration relief.

The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act prevents federal agencies from banning the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters open to hunting and fishing. Exceptions to this rule are only permitted if specific, site-based field data proves lead is causing a wildlife population decline and the action is approved by or consistent with state wildlife policies.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 strengthens U.S. policy by imposing mandatory sanctions on foreign persons and financial institutions that support Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile, drone, and terrorist activities. The bill specifically targets Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors to cut off funding for these malign programs. Additionally, it expands the State Department’s "Rewards for Justice" program to incentivize the reporting of individuals who evade these sanctions.