Legislative Activity

The Protecting American Consumers Act establishes a new, guaranteed minimum annual funding level for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This bill sets the compulsory funding floor at 12% of the Federal Reserve System's 2009 operating expenses, replacing the CFPB's previous funding structure.

This bill aims to increase transparency regarding foreign influence over Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. It mandates that companies bidding on DoD contracts must disclose beneficial ownership information as part of their proposals. Furthermore, the legislation expands the scope of foreign influence risk assessments and lowers the contract value threshold that triggers these mitigation procedures.

The Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes during public health emergencies. It allocates significant funding for enhanced data collection, surveillance, and research across CDC and NIH programs. Furthermore, the bill establishes a task force to develop federal recommendations for ensuring safe, respectful, and equitable maternity care, especially for marginalized communities.

This Senate resolution expresses the sense that access to mifepristone should be based on over 25 years of proven safety and effectiveness supported by peer-reviewed science. It calls for equitable and transparent laws and policies governing access to this time-sensitive medication abortion care. The resolution affirms the FDA's authority to regulate the drug based on the best available evidence, free from political interference.

The Patients Before Monopolies Act aims to restore competition in the prescription drug market by structurally separating vertically integrated health conglomerates. This is achieved by making it illegal for any entity to own both a pharmacy and either an insurer or a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM). The bill mandates divestiture of any conflicting ownership within one year and grants the FTC and DOJ strong enforcement and civil penalty authority to ensure compliance.

The Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2026 expands FEMA disaster assistance eligibility to include occupants without formal property ownership, such as those experiencing homelessness. It simplifies repair standards, allowing aid for any home "damaged by a major disaster," and mandates streamlined processes for self-certifying eligibility. The bill also requires FEMA to coordinate with HUD on joint temporary rental assistance programs following a disaster declaration.

This act prohibits the President from withholding congressionally appropriated funds and ensures taxpayer money is spent as directed by law. It also bans current and former Presidents, Vice Presidents, and their immediate families from receiving settlement payments from the U.S. government, imposing strict transparency and penalty measures for violations.

The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 establishes a grant program to fund evidence-based or promising strategies addressing students' academic, social-emotional, and health needs, particularly those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants prioritize entities serving high-need, low-income, and rural student populations. Recipients must focus on evidence-based interventions, culturally responsive practices, and comprehensive student and staff support systems.

This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s decision to withdraw its circular regarding steering and preferencing practices by digital intermediaries. By nullifying this withdrawal, the resolution effectively restores the original regulatory guidance.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to disapprove a rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). By nullifying the CFPB’s withdrawal of "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-06," this measure effectively reinstates the original guidance regarding unanticipated overdraft fee assessment practices.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to disapprove a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule that sought to withdraw requirements for large banks and credit unions regarding consumer information requests. By nullifying this withdrawal, the resolution ensures the original consumer information request rule remains in effect.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to disapprove a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule that sought to withdraw the "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Narrative Data." By nullifying this withdrawal, the resolution ensures that the original rule regarding the public disclosure of consumer complaint narratives remains in effect.

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule that previously withdrew "Compliance Bulletin 2016-03." By disapproving this withdrawal, the resolution aims to reinstate the original guidance focused on detecting and preventing consumer harm caused by production incentives.

This joint resolution disapproves the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's rule concerning equal credit opportunity and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. By disapproving the rule, it is rendered without any legal force or effect.

This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional disapproval of a recent Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFP) rule that withdrew the "Procedures for Supervisory Designation Proceedings." If passed, this measure would nullify the CFP's withdrawal, effectively rendering the original procedural rule in full force and effect.

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) decision to withdraw "Bulletin 2022-04," which addresses the mitigation of harm during automobile repossessions. By disapproving this withdrawal, the resolution aims to nullify the CFPB's action and restore the original guidance provided in the bulletin.

This joint resolution exercises congressional disapproval to nullify a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) rule that sought to rescind the registry for nonbank covered persons. By disapproving this withdrawal, the resolution ensures that the original rule establishing the Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court Orders remains in full effect.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to disapprove a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule that sought to withdraw guidance on deceptive representations regarding FDIC insurance. By nullifying this withdrawal, the resolution ensures that the original Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-02 remains in full effect.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to disapprove a rule issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. By nullifying the Bureau's attempt to withdraw previous disclosure requirements, the resolution ensures that the original rules regarding the public disclosure of consumer complaint data remain in effect.

The Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026 establishes a new annual federal wealth tax on individuals and trusts with a net worth exceeding $50 million. The bill mandates strict reporting requirements, increases IRS enforcement and audit capacity, and authorizes $100 billion in funding for agency modernization and compliance. These measures aim to ensure accurate asset valuation and prevent tax avoidance by the nation's wealthiest taxpayers.