Legislative Activity

The Smart Data Center Policy Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive study on the impacts of locating data centers near military installations, industrial zones, and key transportation hubs. This study will evaluate infrastructure requirements, environmental effects, and energy grid capacity to inform potential federal incentives for future development. The findings will be submitted to Congress to guide strategic planning for data center siting.

The Veterans Health Administration Personnel Transparency and Accountability Act improves oversight by requiring the VA to publish staffing and vacancy data on a monthly basis. This legislation enhances reporting granularity by mandating that data be broken down by specific job occupation in addition to individual medical facility. These updates ensure more frequent and detailed transparency regarding the workforce needs of the Veterans Health Administration.

The Affordable Homes for Veterans Act of 2026 establishes a mandatory 45-day processing timeline for all applications to assume a VA-guaranteed home loan. This legislation also requires the VA Inspector General to assess loan servicer compliance with this new deadline and report findings to Congress. The bill aims to ensure timely and equitable processing for veterans utilizing loan assumption benefits.

This bill, the Grocery Affordability Act, establishes a new federal tax credit to incentivize the building or renovation of grocery stores in designated food deserts. The credit offers 30% of the cost for new construction or qualified renovations, capped at $500,000 annually per taxpayer. Eligibility is based on strict distance and economic criteria defining a food desert, ensuring the benefit targets underserved communities.

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 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 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 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.