Legislative Activity

This resolution recognizes the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 114th birthday and designates March 12, 2026, as "Girl Scouts of the United States of America Day." It celebrates the organization's legacy of empowering girls through leadership, character development, and community service. Additionally, the bill honors the 2025 Gold Award recipients and encourages the continued support of future women leaders.

The Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program to combat high unemployment by awarding competitive grants for local job guarantee initiatives. These local programs must offer employment to all applicants in the area, providing wages and benefits meeting specific federal standards. The Act also creates a dedicated trust fund and expands tax credits to incentivize the hiring of former program participants.

The WORK to Save Lives Act aims to combat opioid overdoses by requiring federal agencies to stock overdose reversal medication and provide voluntary training. For private employers, the bill establishes non-mandatory guidance on acquiring medication and offering similar voluntary employee training. This legislation focuses on increasing the availability and knowledge surrounding life-saving overdose reversal tools in workplaces.

The Fundamental Immigration Fairness Act aims to limit the detention of aliens deemed to have good moral character before a removal order is issued. It clarifies that unlawful presence or entry alone cannot disqualify an individual from this determination. Additionally, the bill prohibits the public display of names of parties involved in immigration proceedings.

The PrEP Assistance Program Act establishes federal grant funding to support organizations providing HIV prevention medication (PrEP) and related services. It also creates a reimbursement program to ensure uninsured individuals can receive these essential HIV prevention items and services at no cost through a "PrEP Pass" card. The legislation aims to expand access to PrEP by supporting community programs and eliminating financial barriers for the uninsured.

The Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2026 establishes new federal requirements for the sale and transfer of ammunition. This includes mandating federal licensing for all ammunition dealers and requiring all sales to be conducted face-to-face with ID verification. The bill also institutes recordkeeping for large-quantity sales and restricts interstate ammunition shipments that violate local laws.

The Customer Non-Discrimination Act amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to explicitly prohibit discrimination in public accommodations based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This expansion covers a wide range of establishments, including retailers, service providers, and transportation services. The bill also provides clear definitions for these protected characteristics and clarifies that existing federal sex discrimination laws already cover these areas.

This bill requires reimbursement to the Treasury for Secret Service protection costs incurred during presidential travel for personal business interests. It also restricts the President's business activities while in office and mandates new reporting requirements related to presidential libraries. Finally, it creates an exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act allowing certain current or former high-ranking officials to sue the government for damages.

The Employee Profit-Sharing Encouragement Act of 2025 denies businesses a tax deduction for executive compensation unless the company makes qualified profit-sharing distributions to its employees. These required distributions must equal at least 5% of the company's net income, calculated based on a written plan. This measure aims to incentivize companies to share profits more broadly with their workforce.

This bill establishes the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The capsule, created by the Architect of the Capitol and filled with items chosen by the four congressional leadership offices, will be sealed in the Capitol Visitor Center. It is mandated to remain sealed until July 4, 2276, when it will be presented to the 244th Congress.

The Healthy Maternity and Obstetric Medicine Act, or Healthy MOM Act, aims to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes by ensuring comprehensive maternity coverage is accessible. It establishes special enrollment periods for pregnant individuals across various health plans and mandates that dependent coverage must include maternity care. Furthermore, the bill secures continuous 12-month postpartum coverage under Medicaid and CHIP and adjusts federal employee health benefit rules regarding pregnancy.

The Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act establishes a Department of Veterans Affairs plot allowance for the spouses and children of eligible veterans buried in state-owned cemeteries. This provision mandates a payment of \$525 to the state or its agency for the interment of qualifying family members. The bill also includes necessary technical amendments to existing law to incorporate this new allowance.

The CORRUPT Act amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to prohibit the sitting President and their immediate relatives from filing claims under that act while in office. This measure specifically prevents the President and covered family members from seeking damages through the Federal Tort Claims Act during their term.

The Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2025 establishes a three-year pilot program to provide a monthly, unconditional cash payment to 10,000 eligible individuals, set at the local fair market rent for a two-bedroom home. This initiative aims to study the effects of guaranteed income on financial stability, health, and overall well-being, noting that payments will not affect eligibility for other federal assistance programs. The Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the IRS and an external research organization, will manage the program and report findings to Congress within specified timelines. Congress has authorized \$495 million annually from Fiscal Year 2026 through 2030 to fund this study.

The Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025 establishes a new federal grant program to help local governments create health-centered alternatives for responding to mental health emergencies. These funds will support initiatives like integrating mental health professionals into 911 dispatch and streamlining transfers to crisis hotlines. Grantees must report annually on response times, use of force, and diversion to treatment, while the law explicitly preserves existing law enforcement roles.

The Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act eliminates the coinsurance requirement for certain colorectal cancer screening tests covered under Medicare. This legislation ensures that Medicare patients will pay 100% of the cost for these vital screenings starting in 2026. The goal is to remove financial barriers to early detection of colorectal cancer.

This resolution formally recognizes the critical disparities in mental health access and treatment for Black youth, citing alarming increases in suicide rates among this population. It calls on the current administration to build upon previous efforts and implement recommendations from the *Ring the Alarm* report. The bill specifically urges increased funding, promotion of community education to reduce stigma, and protection of existing mental health service structures.

The Public Housing Fire Safety Act mandates that the Secretary of HUD report to Congress on the presence of automatic sprinkler systems in public housing, paying special attention to currently exempt projects. The Act also establishes a competitive grant program, funded by an annual $25 million appropriation to the Capital Fund, to help public housing agencies install sprinklers in those previously exempt buildings. This legislation focuses on data collection and providing funding for voluntary upgrades, rather than forcing immediate installation in all exempt properties.

The Saving Hazardous And Declining Environments (SHADE) Act establishes a new, federally funded grant program to support tree planting initiatives. Administered by HUD and the Forest Service, this program prioritizes projects in historically redlined or urban heat island areas. Applicants must submit detailed 5-year plans that include community involvement and strategies to prevent resident displacement. The program is authorized to receive $50 million annually from fiscal year 2026 through 2036.

The PHARA Act of 2025 mandates the immediate release of all existing National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding and prohibits the cancellation of active research agreements. Moving forward, all new NIH grant agreements must include specific termination clauses requiring a 90-day notice and good-faith negotiation before ending the funding. Furthermore, this Act explicitly prevents the NIH from terminating agreements solely because the research no longer aligns with current agency goals or priorities.