Legislative Activity

The National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act authorizes $6 million in annual federal grants over seven years to support the National Law Enforcement Museum. This funding will enhance public education, community outreach, and critical officer safety and wellness programs. By fostering greater understanding between law enforcement and the public, the bill aims to support the profession and improve safety for officers nationwide.

The American Franchise Act aims to protect the traditional franchise business model by clarifying the definition of a "joint employer." This legislation establishes that a franchisor is only considered a joint employer if it exercises "substantial direct and immediate control" over the essential terms of employment for a franchisee's workers. This change specifically targets liability risks associated with maintaining brand standards, ensuring franchisors are not automatically held responsible for local labor practices. The new standard applies prospectively to future legal proceedings.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks and processors from assigning specific merchant category codes to firearms retailers. This legislation aims to protect consumer privacy by preventing the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases through specialized financial classification. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing these provisions and reporting annually on compliance.

The Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act honors the Hmong people for their courageous service and sacrifice alongside the United States during the Vietnam War. This legislation authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize their critical contributions in the fight against communism and their subsequent resettlement in America. The medal will be housed at the Smithsonian Institution to preserve the history of their service for future generations.

The SHARE Act of 2025 establishes new federal requirements for the FBI to share criminal history record information with states participating in professional licensing interstate compacts. This information sharing is strictly for the purpose of conducting background checks on applicants seeking to practice a profession in another compact state. States receiving this data are severely restricted on how they can use or further disseminate the detailed criminal history, generally only being permitted to report a binary "satisfactory" or "unsatisfactory" determination back to the compact's Commission.

This bill, the Great American Outdoors Act 250, significantly reforms and renames the existing public lands restoration fund to the America’s Legacy Restoration Fund. It secures dedicated funding streams, primarily from energy revenues and new fees on foreign visitors, to address critical deferred maintenance across the National Park Service, Forest Service, and other public land agencies. The legislation establishes strict spending priorities for infrastructure repair while also creating pilot programs for enhancing outdoor recreation and sportsmen's access. Finally, it mandates increased transparency and accountability through standardized metrics and public reporting on all funded projects.

The Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026 mandates that the Small Business Administration (SBA) submit an annual report detailing participation data for key small business contracting programs. This report, delivered with the President’s budget, will cover the 8(a), women-owned, SDVOSB, and HUBZone programs. It requires comprehensive statistics on application volume, certification status, and processing times for each program. The goal is to increase transparency regarding how small businesses access federal contracting opportunities.

This bill aims to strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system by removing the current limit on the number of pay waivers the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can issue. This change allows the VA greater flexibility in compensating critical healthcare personnel. Ultimately, the goal is to better recruit and retain essential medical staff for veterans' services.

The Firearm Freedom Act of 2026 proposes to eliminate the federal prohibition on the civilian possession and transfer of machineguns. This is achieved by repealing the existing subsection of federal law that currently bans these firearms. The act effectively removes restrictions on machineguns for the general public.

This act officially establishes the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum and designates its location on the National Mall, requiring the transfer of land jurisdiction to the Smithsonian Institution. The museum is mandated to preserve and present the history and achievements of biological women in the United States. Furthermore, the legislation requires that exhibits and programs reflect diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences of women, as guided by a broad array of knowledgeable sources.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative gold and silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins will honor the victims, first responders, and survivors, with designs selected in consultation with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. All surcharges from the sale of these coins will be paid directly to the Memorial and Museum to support its operations and maintenance.

The Investing in All of America Act of 2025 revises the rules governing Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) by updating how they calculate their maximum allowable government leverage. This bill lowers the overall leverage limits for SBICs while creating new exclusions for investments made in small businesses located in low-income or rural areas, or those operating in covered technology sectors. These changes aim to incentivize targeted investment by allowing certain qualifying loans to be excluded from the leverage calculation.

The Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 targets fraud in the bail process. This legislation amends federal law to specifically disqualify individuals who commit fraud related to posting bail from participating in certain bail-related activities.

This resolution expresses strong support for law enforcement officers, recognizing their vital role in protecting communities and upholding the rule of law. It acknowledges the daily sacrifices officers make and affirms their essential contributions to public safety. The resolution also opposes policies that undermine law enforcement, such as defunding efforts and sanctuary policies.

This bill, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, makes two major changes: it allows for the year-round sale of E15 gasoline and reforms the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for small refineries. The RFS reform phases out existing small refinery exemptions starting in 2028, replacing them with a 75% compliance obligation reduction. The Act also directs the EPA to update fuel infrastructure rules for E15 distribution.

The PLOW Storms Act amends the Clean Air Act to officially recognize certain snow removal vehicles and machinery as "emergency vehicles." This designation ensures that essential winter storm response equipment is properly classified under federal regulations.

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 aims to combat sophisticated, cross-jurisdictional organized retail and supply chain theft. It achieves this by strengthening federal laws regarding money laundering and stolen property offenses, including lowering monetary thresholds for prosecution. Furthermore, the bill establishes a dedicated Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate federal, state, and local enforcement efforts against these criminal organizations.

This bill expresses support for designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week." It aims to celebrate the vital contributions of the nation's millions of small businesses and entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy. The resolution honors the hard work and achievements of small business owners and their employees across every community.

This bill expresses support for designating a week as "National American Birding Week" to recognize the importance of bird migration and the economic impact of birding. It highlights the threats facing migratory bird populations and applauds efforts promoting both conservation and economic development through birdwatching. The resolution encourages public participation in birding events to support these conservation goals.

The Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels Act of 2026 establishes clear regulatory oversight and mandatory labeling standards for both cell-cultivated protein products and plant-based alternative protein products. It revises the division of responsibilities between the USDA and FDA for overseeing these novel foods. The bill mandates prominent labeling requirements to ensure consumers clearly understand the origin of these products, whether grown from cells or derived from plants.