Legislative Activity

The Honesty and Trust in Service Act prohibits Department of Defense personnel, including military members and civilian employees, from trading on prediction markets while possessing material nonpublic information gained through their official duties. This measure aims to prevent insider trading by those with privileged access to sensitive defense-related information. The Secretary of Defense is tasked with establishing regulations and penalties for violations.

The Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026 aims to bolster Taiwan's security and asymmetric defense capabilities by reducing reliance on People's Republic of China (PRC) components in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This legislation establishes a working group to assess and promote secure, PRC-independent drone supply chains between the U.S. and Taiwan. Furthermore, it directs the creation of a cooperative framework and a fast-track certification process to integrate Taiwanese-made, secure drone technology into U.S. defense programs.

The Home Energy Affordability Act aims to stabilize household energy costs by limiting how frequently state-regulated electric utilities can request rate increases. This legislation amends existing law to require utilities to seek approval for a rate hike no more than once every 365 days from their state regulatory authority.

The Utility Hikes Transparency Act establishes a national, publicly accessible online database managed by FERC to track approved utility rate changes. This tracker will provide consumers with detailed, searchable information on the impact of rate hikes, including dollar and percentage changes to average monthly bills. The goal is to increase transparency regarding utility cost increases across the country.

The Congressional Prediction Market Ban Act of 2026 prohibits Members of Congress and their immediate household members from trading in or benefiting from prediction markets. Members must annually certify their compliance with this ban to their respective chamber's ethics committee. Violations can result in significant financial penalties based on profits made.

The Diesel Prices Relief Act of 2026 suspends the federal excise tax on diesel fuel until the end of 2026 to lower consumer prices. To prevent revenue loss, the bill directs the Treasury to replenish the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. Furthermore, the Act establishes that consumers must immediately benefit from the tax reduction, with the Treasury authorized to enforce this pass-through.

The MISSION Rx Act aims to lower prescription drug costs for servicemembers, veterans, and federal procurement programs. It caps the cost-sharing amounts paid by TRICARE beneficiaries and veterans for certain drugs at the level paid by Medicare Part D beneficiaries. Furthermore, the bill limits the price federal agencies pay for these same negotiated drugs under existing procurement agreements.

This bill, the "Stop Subsidizing Private Jets of 2026," aims to eliminate federal tax deductions for most business expenses related to owning and operating private, fixed-wing aircraft starting in 2026. It specifically disallows deductions for purchasing, maintaining, or operating these planes unless they meet narrow exceptions, such as being used primarily for cargo transport or specific commercial services. The legislation targets the common practice of businesses deducting the costs associated with personal or non-essential private jet use.

The Neighborhood Skies Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of military proficiency flights conducted within the National Capitol Region. This legislation mandates these reports for a three-year period to increase transparency regarding Department of Defense flight activity in the Washington, D.C. area.

The Virtual Readiness Act of 2026 mandates that the Secretary of Defense evaluate the feasibility of integrating virtual constructive training into military programs. This initiative aims to optimize in-air training requirements for the Armed Forces. The Secretary must report these findings to congressional defense committees within 180 days of enactment.

The Candis King Hope for Sickle Cell Families Act establishes a national data collection program to better track the prevalence and healthcare needs of individuals living with sickle cell disease. Additionally, the bill mandates the reinstatement of specific CDC employees within the Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics who were removed due to recent large-scale agency actions.

This bill aims to significantly expand and improve agricultural cooperation between the United States and Israel through enhanced joint research, development, and trade activities. It authorizes new funding streams and establishes an accelerator program to fast-track promising cooperative agricultural technologies. Furthermore, the legislation broadens the scope of the existing Binational Agricultural Research and Development (BARD) Fund to include partners from the Abraham Accords nations.

The Protecting Patients from Rehab Fraud Act of 2025 mandates comprehensive reports from the Attorney General and the Comptroller General on fraud, illegal tactics, and patient abandonment within the drug addiction treatment industry. These reports will detail issues like insurance fraud, patient dumping, and facility misconduct. The goal is to provide Congress with necessary information and recommendations to crack down on these illegal practices and better protect vulnerable patients.

This Act mandates enhanced southbound inspections at the Southern Border to interdict weapons, currency, and drugs being smuggled out of the U.S. It requires the deployment of new inspection technology and the hiring of 200 new Homeland Security Investigations agents focused on outbound smuggling. Furthermore, the bill establishes a minimum mandatory inspection rate of 10% for all southbound traffic by 2027 and requires regular reporting on inspection resources and seizure statistics.

The Blue Envelope Awareness Act amends federal law to allow states and local governments to use Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds for "blue envelope programs." These programs assist individuals with speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities by providing them with a blue envelope to present disability documentation during traffic stops. The funding also supports necessary training for law enforcement officers on interacting effectively with these individuals.

The China AI Threat Assessment Act mandates the Director of National Intelligence to produce a comprehensive National Intelligence Estimate on artificial intelligence systems developed by China. This report must analyze the risks these systems pose to U.S. national security and democratic institutions, including potential biases and uses for surveillance or foreign influence. The resulting assessment will inform U.S. strategy for monitoring and countering harmful Chinese AI technology.

The Transnational Fentanyl Prevention Act mandates the Director of the CIA to produce a comprehensive intelligence assessment of the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels. This report must detail their structure, smuggling operations, chemical sourcing, and methods for undermining counternarcotics efforts. The assessment will be delivered to key congressional committees within 90 days of enactment.

This act, the Critical Minerals Independence Act, aims to bolster domestic supply chains by expanding the advanced manufacturing production credit. Specifically, it includes "black mass"—a key material derived from processing spent lithium-ion batteries—as an eligible component for this credit starting in 2025. This measure encourages the recycling and domestic processing of critical battery materials.

The All American Metal Act expands the advanced manufacturing production credit to incentivize the domestic recycling and purification of copper. Specifically, it offers a tax credit for recycled copper that meets a minimum purity standard of 99.9 percent. This provision aims to boost American manufacturing using recycled materials starting in 2025.

The Scam Defense Strategy Act addresses the significant national security threat posed by transnational organized crime networks, often linked to the Chinese Communist Party, that conduct massive digital scams targeting Americans. This legislation establishes Congressional findings detailing the billions lost annually and the humanitarian crisis associated with these operations. Furthermore, it mandates that the U.S. Cyber Commander submit a report outlining necessary cyber defense actions to counter these foreign-backed criminal networks.