Track James's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
The Ukraine Support Act strengthens U.S. diplomatic, military, and economic support for Ukraine while imposing comprehensive sanctions on Russia to counter its ongoing aggression and war crimes.
Gregory Meeks
Representative
NY
Gregory Meeks
Representative
NY
The Ukraine Support Act strengthens U.S. diplomatic, military, and economic support for Ukraine while intensifying pressure on Russia through comprehensive sanctions and export controls. The bill establishes long-term reconstruction and security programs, bolsters independent media, and mandates strategies to reduce European reliance on Russian energy. Additionally, it reinforces NATO’s collective defense and imposes strict oversight on the use of U.S. aid to ensure accountability and strategic impact.
This bill expresses support for designating June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month" to honor victims and promote awareness of gun violence.
Robin Kelly
Representative
IL
Robin Kelly
Representative
IL
This bill expresses support for designating June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." The designations aim to honor the nearly 47,000 people killed by gunfire each year and raise public awareness about the devastating impact of gun violence. The resolution encourages the public to wear orange on that day and focus on community efforts to promote gun safety.
This Act authorizes federal agencies to issue binding rules to mitigate violations of existing federal law caused by the use of algorithmic decision-making systems.
Sara Jacobs
Representative
CA
Sara Jacobs
Representative
CA
The Sectoral AI Governance Act of 2026 grants federal agencies the authority to issue rules regulating algorithmic decision-making systems that are likely to materially contribute to violations of the federal laws they oversee. This framework mandates public input, interagency coordination, and periodic review to ensure rules are consistent, technically sound, and mitigate harm. Agencies must also report biennially to Congress on their rulemaking activities and enforcement actions related to these systems.
This bill mandates that DHS agencies like CBP and ICE must notify a designated point of contact before releasing an individual from custody, provided the detention exceeds 12 hours at a port of entry.
Timothy Kennedy
Representative
NY
Timothy Kennedy
Representative
NY
The DHS Release Transparency Act requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to offer detained individuals the option to designate a point of contact for release notifications. If designated, the Department of Homeland Security must notify this contact before releasing the individual, ensuring translation services are provided throughout the process. Crucially, the collected contact information cannot be used for any enforcement actions.
This act prohibits the construction of triumphal arches in Lady Bird Johnson Park and restricts arches over 50 feet tall on other National Park Service land in the capital region to protect the viewshed of Arlington National Cemetery.
Donald Beyer
Representative
VA
Donald Beyer
Representative
VA
This act, the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act, prohibits the construction of any new triumphal arches in Lady Bird Johnson Park. It also restricts the building of any triumphal arch over 50 feet tall on other National Park Service land within the capital region unless explicitly authorized by Congress. The legislation aims to protect the visual landscape surrounding Arlington National Cemetery.
This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration Awareness Month to promote understanding and research for these rare neurodegenerative disorders.
Suhas Subramanyam
Representative
VA
Suhas Subramanyam
Representative
VA
This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration Awareness Month. The bill aims to raise public understanding of these rare, debilitating neurodegenerative disorders. It also supports increased research efforts to find treatments and cures for PSP and CBD.
This bill establishes a national public awareness campaign, the SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act, to promote the detection, screening, and management of type 1 diabetes among the public and healthcare providers.
Kim Schrier
Representative
WA
Kim Schrier
Representative
WA
This bill, the SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026, mandates the creation of a national public awareness campaign to promote the detection, screening, and management of type 1 diabetes. The campaign will utilize evidence-based materials and public service announcements targeted at both healthcare providers and the general public. It also authorizes funding for grants to support local efforts in increasing screening rates, particularly in highly affected communities.
This bill authorizes the minting and sale of commemorative gold and silver coins to honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, with surcharges supporting the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
Dan Goldman
Representative
NY
Dan Goldman
Representative
NY
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.
This bill prohibits using federal funds for specific settlement payments, particularly those related to the *Trump, et al. v. IRS, et al.* case, and restricts certain compromise settlements from the Judgment Fund to high-ranking officials and specific types of claims.
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
This Act prohibits the use of federal funds for specific settlement payments, including those related to the *Trump, et al. v. IRS, et al.* case. It places new restrictions on the Judgment Fund, barring payments to high-ranking officials, their relatives, and certain entities for specific types of claims. The bill also establishes strict reporting and notification requirements for large government compromise settlements.
This act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify high-growth emerging technology careers and streamlines access to the education and training programs necessary for veterans to secure them.
Abraham Hamadeh
Representative
AZ
Abraham Hamadeh
Representative
AZ
The Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify high-growth industries and educational programs related to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The bill streamlines the approval process for these courses and expands existing veteran technology training programs to ensure veterans are better prepared for the future job market.
The **Protecting Our Democracy Act** imposes sweeping restrictions on presidential power, enhances congressional oversight, strengthens ethics and anti-corruption laws, and bolsters accountability for federal officials.
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
The **Protecting Our Democracy Act** imposes sweeping reforms across the executive branch to strengthen accountability and restore checks and balances. It restricts presidential pardon power, closes loopholes to ensure no President is above the law, and enforces constitutional emoluments clauses to prevent self-enrichment. Furthermore, the Act enhances congressional oversight by strengthening subpoena enforcement, increasing transparency around White House visitors and tax returns, and protecting federal whistleblowers from retaliation.
This bill establishes a VA Task Force to research, improve healthcare, and set baselines for veterans and service members affected by blast overpressure exposure.
Ronny Jackson
Representative
TX
Ronny Jackson
Representative
TX
This Act establishes the Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Task Force will improve healthcare, align research, and establish baselines for service members and veterans affected by blast overpressure exposure. It is charged with prioritizing research on related conditions and submitting annual reports with recommendations for evaluating service-connected neurological injuries.
The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026 establishes a framework for improving cancer survivorship care through enhanced planning, payment models, employment assistance, grant programs, and expanded Medicaid coverage for transitions and fertility services.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Representative
FL
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Representative
FL
The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026 aims to improve the full spectrum of care for cancer survivors, from diagnosis through the remainder of life. The bill establishes an Office of Cancer Survivorship, mandates Medicare coverage for care planning, and creates programs to support employment and comprehensive survivorship services. It also requires Medicaid to cover essential transition services for childhood cancer survivors and mandates fertility preservation coverage for all cancer patients.
This bill designates a specific week in May 2026 as "Taiwanese American Heritage Week" to recognize the significant contributions of Taiwanese Americans to the nation.
Ami Bera
Representative
CA
Ami Bera
Representative
CA
This bill officially designates the week of May 11 through May 17, 2026, as "Taiwanese American Heritage Week." It recognizes the significant contributions of the more than 700,000 Taiwanese Americans across various fields, including technology and public service. The designation also acknowledges the strong economic and technological partnership between the U.S. and Taiwan.
This bill affirms the strong U.S.-South Korea alliance, emphasizing its importance for security, economic growth, and shared values, while also recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans. It supports stronger ties and celebrates Korean culture.
Thomas Suozzi
Representative
NY
Thomas Suozzi
Representative
NY
This bill reaffirms the strong alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, emphasizing its importance for security, economic growth, and shared values. It recognizes the deep economic ties, the contributions of Korean Americans, and continued commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty. The bill also supports strengthening security, economic, and cultural bonds between the two nations, and celebrates Korean Culture-Kimchi Day.
This Act establishes a fund administered by a Special Master to compensate law enforcement officers injured or killed while defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
This Act establishes the January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund to provide financial compensation for injuries and deaths sustained by law enforcement officers defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The program will be administered by a Special Master appointed by the Attorney General, who will review claims for economic and noneconomic losses. The bill also mandates an additional, guaranteed payment for all eligible officers, funded in part by certain government settlement amounts related to the attack. Determinations made by the Special Master regarding compensation are final and not subject to judicial review.
This resolution reaffirms the foundational U.S. commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act, the three Joint Communiqués, and the Six Assurances, supporting Taiwan's self-defense and opposing any non-peaceful resolution of its future.
Jill Tokuda
Representative
HI
Jill Tokuda
Representative
HI
This resolution reaffirms the foundational U.S. commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan policy toward Taiwan. It underscores that peace and stability in the region are vital to U.S. interests and opposes any non-peaceful efforts to determine Taiwan's future. The bill affirms the U.S. commitment to providing Taiwan with defensive arms and maintaining the capacity to resist coercion.
This bill expresses the Sense of Congress that medication abortion is safe and that federal approval preempts state restrictions on its dispensing, including in-person requirements and telehealth bans.
Patrick Ryan
Representative
NY
Patrick Ryan
Representative
NY
This resolution expresses the Sense of Congress that medication abortion is a safe treatment approved by the FDA. It further declares that federal approval preempts state laws attempting to restrict dispensing medication abortion in person or via telehealth.
This bill mandates that companies registering securities on U.S. exchanges must disclose their use of goods or materials linked to forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, subject to independent verification and public availability.
Suhas Subramanyam
Representative
VA
Suhas Subramanyam
Representative
VA
The Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act requires companies listing securities on U.S. exchanges to disclose their supply chain links to goods produced using forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). This mandates detailed public reporting, independent verification of sourcing documentation, and penalties for noncompliance. These disclosure requirements are set to be repealed after eight years or sooner if the President certifies that China has ended human rights abuses in the region.
This act repeals Executive Order 14399 and cancels related contracts and funding.
Stephen Lynch
Representative
MA
Stephen Lynch
Representative
MA
The Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026 officially establishes its name and immediately repeals Executive Order 14399. This action cancels any existing contracts made under that order and prohibits the use of agency funds to support its related activities.