Legislative Activity

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.

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 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, 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 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.

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.

The Auto Reenroll Act of 2025 amends the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA to mandate the automatic reenrollment of employees in certain retirement savings plans after they have opted out for a maximum of three years. This legislation requires participants who previously elected not to contribute to be automatically re-enrolled at the plan's default rate unless they actively choose to opt out again. The bill aims to increase retirement savings participation by resetting voluntary opt-out elections periodically.

The Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to help states better connect older adults with essential legal assistance. This funding supports evidence-based methods like medical-legal partnerships integrated into healthcare settings and expanded legal hotlines. The goal is to create real-time connections between health/social services and legal help for vulnerable seniors. States receiving grants must report on referrals and outcomes to ensure accountability.

The Tech Wellness for Young Men Act mandates a comprehensive national study on the mental, social, and developmental impacts of screen addiction among young men aged 12 to 25. This study will investigate the links between excessive screen use and issues like depression, anxiety, and social withdrawal. The Department of Health and Human Services must report its findings, including identification of the most affected subgroups, to Congress within 18 months of enactment.

The Tech Wellness for Men Act mandates a comprehensive national study on the social, economic, and health impacts of screen addiction among adult men aged 25 to 64. This study will examine the links between excessive screen time and issues like depression, workforce participation, and social isolation. The findings, including relevant mental health resources, must be publicly published within 18 months of the Act's enactment.

The Emergency Savings Enhancement Act of 2025 aims to improve retirement savings flexibility by increasing the mandatory cash-out limit for retirement plans from \$2,500 to \$5,000. It also raises the annual contribution limit for Roth contributions to employer plans from \$2,500 to \$5,000. These changes are designed to enhance participant options regarding smaller vested balances and Roth savings.

The Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act establishes a new grant program to expand digital workplace skills training across the nation. This initiative aims to build digital competency for workers in high-demand industries and foster digitally resilient education and workforce systems. Funds will be distributed to states via formula grants, which must then be used to award subgrants to local entities, alongside direct competitive grants from the Department of Labor. The overall goal is to help individuals access better jobs by closing digital skill gaps.

The Cutting COSTS Act of 2025 establishes a program to fully reimburse small farms and beginning farmers/ranchers for the cost of completing a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) food safety audit. This initiative aims to improve market access for these producers by covering the expense of required third-party audits. The program will be funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation and will operate for five years, with required annual reporting to Congress.

The Rural Housing Regulatory Relief Act streamlines the process for providing federal housing assistance in rural areas by exempting certain residential construction or modification projects on existing infill sites from full environmental review under NEPA. This aims to reduce administrative delays and costs associated with building affordable homes where infrastructure already exists. The Secretary of Agriculture must report to Congress in five years on the impact of this exemption.