Legislative Activity

The Military Installation Readiness and Resilience Act of 2026 mandates that the Department of Defense systematically track the costs and operational impacts of extreme weather and natural disasters on military facilities. By expanding current data collection efforts, this bill aims to improve the long-term resilience and readiness of military installations against environmental threats.

The Swatting Registry Best Practices Act directs the Attorney General to develop and issue federal guidance to help state and local governments establish voluntary, secure swatting registries. This guidance will provide best practices for protecting privacy and civil liberties while helping public safety agencies improve their response to potential swatting incidents. The Act also authorizes technical assistance to support jurisdictions that choose to implement these voluntary programs.

The Federal Facilities Indoor Air Quality Assessment Act directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive review of indoor air quality, ventilation, and HVAC performance across all federal buildings. This assessment will evaluate agency compliance with industry standards, identify existing deficiencies, and examine the qualifications of personnel performing maintenance and installation. Following the report, agencies with identified issues must submit formal corrective action plans to Congress to ensure safer and more efficient building environments.

The Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act mandates that the Department of Homeland Security improve inter-agency data sharing to better combat the flow of illicit fentanyl. Additionally, the bill requires the establishment of standardized performance metrics to track and evaluate the effectiveness of the Department’s detection and interdiction efforts.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building." All official federal references to this location will be updated to reflect this new name.

The Cybersecurity Logging Enforcement and Accountability Reporting Act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its current cybersecurity event logging capabilities. The bill mandates a report to Congress identifying any resource, policy, or guidance gaps preventing full compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Additionally, the DHS must provide a public executive summary of these findings to ensure transparency and accountability in protecting departmental systems.

The Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act restricts federal agencies from relocating operations to states with restrictive abortion laws. It also provides federal employees with travel allowances and administrative leave to access out-of-state reproductive healthcare services. Furthermore, the bill prohibits using reproductive health decisions as a factor in security clearance determinations or other personnel actions.

This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election in 1996, commending its successful transition to a robust democracy. It expresses strong support for Taiwan in preserving its democratic institutions against external pressure. The resolution reaffirms the enduring U.S. commitment to the U.S.-Taiwan relationship as established by existing policy frameworks.

This bill directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran, unless those forces are necessary for imminent self-defense or the defense of an ally. If the exception is used, the President must adhere to the reporting requirements of the War Powers Resolution. This directive ceases if Congress formally declares war or passes a specific authorization for military action against Iran.

The Complete America’s Great Trails Act establishes a new federal tax credit for landowners who donate conservation easements protecting designated National Scenic Trails and their adjacent corridors. This credit equals the fair market value of the donation, offering an incentive to secure and complete these vital national trails. Unused portions of the credit can be carried forward for up to ten years.

The Department of Homeland Security Accountability Act of 2026 mandates that the DHS notify Congress and local representatives within 72 hours of any serious injury or death occurring in its custody or resulting from personnel actions. The bill requires independent investigations into these incidents, establishes strict evidence preservation protocols, and enforces administrative leave for employees involved in lethal force incidents. These measures aim to increase transparency and ensure rigorous oversight of DHS operations.

The Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act of 2026 amends retirement system definitions to include a portion of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay as "basic pay" for Capitol Police officers. This inclusion is contingent upon the officer completing at least 15 years of service. The bill also mandates annual reporting from the Capitol Police to the Office of Personnel Management regarding these changes.

The Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act aims to improve the process for veterans seeking to upgrade their military discharge status. This bill extends the prohibition on reducing personnel assigned to service review agencies through 2030. Furthermore, it mandates a Department of Defense report detailing the time required for boards to decide discharge review cases related to PTSD or TBI, along with recommendations for speeding up the process.

The Veteran Technology Employment Success Act improves the transparency and accountability of the VET-TEC high technology program by standardizing how graduate employment rates are calculated and reported. The bill mandates public access to program performance data and requires the VA to collect and utilize participant feedback to continuously enhance program effectiveness.

The Postal Supervisors, Managers, and Postmasters Fairness Act of 2026 updates the process for determining pay and benefits for Postal Service supervisory personnel. This bill requires the Postal Service to formally propose pay changes to supervisor organizations before existing decisions expire or after related union contracts are settled. Any unresolved disputes regarding these proposals will result in a final, binding determination issued quickly by a review panel.

The FAIR Act establishes a 3.1% pay increase for General Schedule and prevailing rate federal employees in 2027. Additionally, the bill mandates a 1% increase to federal locality pay rates for the same year.

The True Shutdown Fairness Act ensures that federal employees and certain contract employees receive their full pay and benefits during any government shutdown in fiscal year 2026. It also mandates retroactive contract price adjustments to compensate contractors for costs incurred during previous shutdowns. Furthermore, the bill prohibits federal agencies from implementing workforce reductions or placing employees on extended administrative leave during funding lapses.

The NeighborWorks Accountability Act establishes an independent Office of Inspector General for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation to enhance oversight. This legislation also mandates an annual external financial audit of the Corporation's accounts by independent certified public accountants. These measures aim to ensure greater accountability and transparency within the organization.

This resolution commemorates the seventh anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi's murder and addresses ongoing human rights abuses by the Government of Saudi Arabia, including transnational repression against dissidents. Congress calls on Saudi Arabia to hold all individuals accountable for Khashoggi's murder and to immediately release all wrongfully detained persons. The resolution emphasizes that these abuses strain the essential U.S.-Saudi relationship.

The Fair Access to Swift and Timely Justice Act, or FAST Justice Act, allows federal employees or job applicants to file a civil lawsuit in federal district court if the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) fails to issue a decision on their appeal within 120 days. This provision provides an alternative remedy when the MSPB's review process causes undue delay. Filing a lawsuit pauses the MSPB appeal, but the original appeal rights remain intact if the lawsuit is dismissed.