Dan Goldman

This bill amends Medicaid rules to allow federal funding for certain crisis mental health and substance abuse facilities that were previously excluded from coverage. Currently, Medicaid has a blanket prohibition on funding institutions for mental diseases, but this legislation carves out exceptions for four types of facilities: certified community behavioral health clinics, community mental health centers, crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, and mental health and substance use urgent care facilities. Crisis stabilization facilities must provide 23 hours of observation followed by 48 hours of crisis services including withdrawal management, operate around the clock, accept walk-ins and referrals from law enforcement, and maintain average stays under 150 hours. The Department of Health and Human Services must issue implementation guidance to states within 180 days and submit a report to Congress within one year detailing utilization data and whether these facilities reduce emergency room visits, psychiatric hospitalizations, and incarceration rates. The bill aims to provide Medicaid coverage for crisis services that can divert people experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies away from emergency rooms and the criminal justice system.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office".

The FIXER Act amends federal tax law to help finance the rehabilitation of aging affordable housing. The bill allows state and local authorities to issue tax-exempt bonds without counting them against their annual volume caps if the bonds are used to preserve, improve, or replace low-income residential buildings that are no longer receiving federal subsidies or have completed their original affordability periods. This exception particularly targets federally-assisted and state-assisted housing that needs renovation. The bill also modifies rules that typically restrict the use of tax-exempt bond proceeds for improvements to existing properties, raising the threshold from 15 percent to 50 percent for projects using these exempt bonds. The changes take effect immediately for bonds issued after the law is enacted, giving states and localities new flexibility to fund critical repairs and improvements to aging affordable housing stock without competing for limited bond financing capacity.

The Judicial FOIA Expansion Act would extend the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act to federal courts, creating new public access rights to judicial records currently exempt from disclosure. The bill applies to all federal courts including the Supreme Court, appeals courts, district courts, and related judicial entities, but excludes the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. It would require courts to make publicly available records such as attorney disciplinary proceedings, complaints and investigations against judges, Federal Judicial Conference meeting minutes, jury selection forms, and performance reports, while still protecting ongoing case information and other sensitive materials. The bill also requires all information released by courts to be available in machine-readable format for easier public access. The legislation authorizes ten million dollars in funding for fiscal year 2027 to implement these requirements, including the creation of a new office within the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to handle FOIA requests and compliance.

The Voting Systems Protection Act would establish strict federal procedures for how the federal government handles election materials seized from states. When federal agencies seize voting machines, ballots, voter registration files, election records, or related equipment, they must obtain a court warrant, provide state officials 48 hours advance notice, allow a designated state official to oversee the handling and maintain continuous access during custody, and comply with chain-of-custody documentation signed by the state representative. The bill also creates criminal penalties of up to 10 years in prison and permanent disqualification from federal office for federal officials who tamper with, destroy, mishandle, or obstruct state oversight of seized election materials, with a nine-year statute of limitations. Additionally, the bill prohibits federal seizure of election materials within 120 days before or after any federal election except in cases of imminent harm to election integrity verified by federal court order, with states able to seek expedited judicial review and federal officials subject to civil penalties up to $500,000 per violation. The Attorney General must issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment and develop mandatory training for federal law enforcement on these requirements.

This bill provides additional compensation to certain families and survivors of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks who have not yet received their full settlement payments. Specifically, it authorizes a lump sum catch-up payment equal to 5.8573 percent of eligible judgments to individuals who meet certain criteria but were previously left out of prior payment distributions. The bill applies to people determined to be eligible claimants under existing 9/11 victim compensation programs, including spouses and dependents. Within 90 days of the bill's enactment, the Special Master overseeing these payments must notify eligible claimants about their eligibility and provide a process for claiming the additional funds, with payments to be made within 90 days of verification. The legislation includes an open-ended appropriation to fund these payments, meaning Congress will provide whatever money is necessary to make all eligible payments without a specific dollar cap.

This bill would pause the Department of Homeland Security from signing new surveillance contracts or expanding existing ones until the agency completes a comprehensive audit of its surveillance technologies. The moratorium would affect DHS components including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and Citizenship and Immigration Services, and would cover technologies like facial recognition, social media monitoring, cellphone tracking, and predictive analytics used in immigration enforcement. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the DHS Inspector General would audit all surveillance technologies currently in use and examine their privacy impacts, data sources, and compliance with federal law. The Secretary of Homeland Security would then have to publish a detailed public report within 60 days listing all surveillance technologies, their contractors, and data policies, followed by a 90-day waiting period before the moratorium can end. After the moratorium lifts, DHS would be required to submit annual reports to Congress and the public on its surveillance technology use, though the Secretary could waive the moratorium in emergencies involving imminent violence or national security threats.

This bill brings "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) services under the same consumer protection rules that currently apply to credit cards. BNPL services are short-term financing options that allow consumers to purchase items and pay for them in installments, typically four interest-free payments made at the point of sale. By classifying BNPL loans as credit cards under the Truth in Lending Act, the legislation requires BNPL companies to follow existing credit card regulations designed to protect consumers, including disclosure requirements and other safeguards. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau must issue detailed rules within 180 days to implement these new requirements for BNPL issuers. This change affects both BNPL companies and millions of consumers who use these services, ensuring they receive the same transparency and protections as traditional credit card users.

The Jewish American Security Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework to combat antisemitism through education, institutional protections, enhanced security funding, threat monitoring, and online platform accountability. The bill requires schools and colleges receiving federal funding to appoint antisemitism coordinators, conduct training, and establish complaint procedures, while also directing the Department of Education to oversee compliance and maintain a clearinghouse of campus safety best practices. To strengthen security, the legislation doubles federal matching grants for nonprofit security to $1 billion annually for fiscal years 2027-2031, authorizes new grants for law enforcement agencies protecting religious institutions, and mandates annual threat assessments from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and National Counterterrorism Center on antisemitic violent extremism. Additionally, the bill requires major online platforms with over 50 million U.S. users to submit semiannual transparency reports to the Federal Trade Commission about their antisemitic content moderation practices, while the Secretary of Commerce must analyze links between online antisemitic content and real-world violence and recommend preventive federal policies. Overall, the legislation affects schools, colleges, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement agencies, technology companies, and Jewish American communities nationwide through expanded federal resources and coordinated governmental efforts to address antisemitism in multiple sectors.

The Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026 creates a federal grant program to help affordable housing properties install automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to residents. The grants target federally assisted multifamily housing with at least five units, including public housing, senior housing, and supportive housing for people with disabilities. Eligible property owners or operators can use grant funds to purchase AEDs, train residents and staff in CPR, develop emergency response plans, and maintain equipment. The bill authorizes $25 million annually from 2027 through 2031 for this program, and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to Congress within two years on how the grants have improved cardiac emergency readiness in these residential communities.

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive research program on gambling disorder, recognizing it as a behavioral addiction that currently lacks dedicated federal funding and oversight. The research will examine gambling disorder's origins, psychological and social impacts, effects of online and mobile gambling technologies, and how sports betting legalization has affected prevalence rates. The secretary will work with the National Institutes of Health, academic institutions, and other federal agencies to study vulnerable populations, evaluate treatment approaches, and analyze gambling regulations in other developed countries. The bill requires annual reports to Congress beginning two years after enactment with findings and recommendations for public health actions and policy changes. Funding is authorized at ten percent of annual federal excise taxes on wagering for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, with unspent funds carried over to subsequent years.

This bill prohibits the Department of Housing and Urban Development from sharing personal information about housing assistance recipients with other agencies or entities except to verify eligibility or determine benefits. The legislation specifically prevents HUD from sharing immigration status information, which affects millions of people receiving federal housing assistance through programs like Section 8 housing vouchers and public housing. The bill includes narrow exceptions for anonymous statistical research, ongoing criminal investigations, and imminent threats to life, but explicitly blocks information sharing for immigration law enforcement purposes. The bill imposes no new funding requirements and would take effect upon enactment through a policy established by the HUD Secretary. This legislation aims to protect housing assistance recipients, particularly immigrants and mixed-status households, from having their information used against them in immigration proceedings.

The Afterschool for All Act would reauthorize and significantly expand federal funding for the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program, which supports afterschool and community learning activities for school-age children. The bill would increase annual funding from $1 billion to $10 billion per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2035, providing $100 billion in total funding over the 10-year period. The legislation also removes the "21st century" terminology from the program name to reflect its updated focus. To help pay for this expansion, the bill would increase the federal corporate tax rate from 21 percent to 22 percent for all taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment. This legislation would primarily benefit schools and community organizations that operate afterschool programs serving low-income and underserved students.

The PRICE Act requires third-party delivery platforms like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub to follow specific pricing transparency and fairness rules. The law, which takes effect 90 days after enactment, prohibits platforms from using hidden fees or charging different delivery fees based on a customer's perceived willingness to pay, location, or purchasing history. Instead, delivery fees must be based only on the restaurant's item price and delivery-related factors like distance. Platforms must clearly display the restaurant's price, all fees, and a running total throughout the ordering process, and must provide a detailed explanation of every fee before payment. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general will enforce the law, treating violations as deceptive practices with penalties available under existing FTC rules.

The Rental Assistance Demonstration Conversion Continuity Act allows public housing projects participating in the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program to keep their previously approved housing plans when they convert to the program, rather than having to go through a new approval process. Projects that retain these prior approvals must continue following the original terms and conditions, and they still need to go through the standard certification process required under federal housing law. This legislation streamlines the conversion process for public housing authorities by eliminating redundant approvals while maintaining oversight requirements. The bill primarily affects public housing agencies and projects transitioning into the RAD program, which is a federal initiative that converts traditional public housing to rental assistance subsidies. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the legislation.

This bill creates two new offices within the Supreme Court to address ethics and oversight of justices. The Office of Ethics Counsel would advise justices and their families on ethics matters including financial disclosures, gifts, conflicts of interest, and recusal decisions, while requiring biannual ethics training for all justices and annual reporting to Congress on ethics guidance provided. The Office of Investigative Counsel would investigate ethics complaints filed by congressional leaders and senior judiciary members, with authority to issue subpoenas and compel testimony, and would submit findings and recommendations to the Chief Justice or senior associate justice for potential public release and congressional notification. Both offices would be led by appointed lawyers with significant experience earning at least $225,000 annually, with additional support staff earning at least $180,000. The bill establishes specific timelines for complaint review and investigation, and requires the Investigative Counsel to report suspected criminal violations to the Attorney General.

H.R. 7658, the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026, strengthens protections for the nation's food assistance program by requiring the Department of Agriculture to establish comprehensive cybersecurity standards for Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards and digital access systems within two years. States must upgrade to chip-enabled EBT cards within five years to prevent fraud and cloning, while simultaneously offering beneficiaries multiple ways to access their benefits through apps, web portals, text messages, and non-digital options. The bill also establishes a federal grant program to help states upgrade payment terminals to accept chip-based and contactless payments, and requires the federal government to fully reimburse states for all upgrade costs. Additionally, the Department must collect and publicly report data on system outages, fraud trends, and security effectiveness in biennial reports to Congress. This legislation affects approximately 40 million SNAP recipients and state agencies administering the program, with implementation beginning within two years and full compliance required within five years.

H.R. 7659 would authorize the Pride flag to be displayed at National Park System locations and express Congress's view that it should be displayed at Stonewall National Monument in New York City. The bill specifically addresses the Stonewall National Monument, which commemorates the 1969 uprising at the Stonewall Inn that became a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ rights movement and was designated as the first national monument dedicated to protecting LGBTQ individuals. The legislation condemns the removal of the Pride flag from the monument and calls for its restoration. The bill does not include funding amounts or specific implementation timelines—it simply designates the Pride flag as an authorized flag and expresses Congress's preference that it be displayed at the Stonewall location. This would affect the National Park Service and its management of park facilities nationwide.

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Education to develop best practices for secure firearm storage and suicide prevention within one year, then distribute these guidelines to school districts nationwide. School districts receiving certain federal education funding must then create their own local guidance based on these best practices and distribute it to students, parents, school staff, and community members at least once per academic year, starting with the 2027–2028 school year. The guidance will cover topics like how to safely store firearms, recognize suicide risks, and steps young people should take if they encounter an unsecured weapon, while remaining neutral on whether people should own firearms. The bill aims to address the fact that nearly 80 percent of youth firearm suicides involve family guns, and that firearm suicides now account for about 55 percent of all suicides in the U.S., with firearms being the leading cause of death for Americans under 18.

H.R. 7575 seeks to prevent federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials from considering a person's political beliefs, associations, or activities when deciding whether to investigate or prosecute cases. The bill requires federal prosecutors, FBI officials, and other investigators to sign attestations stating they are not aware of political motivations behind charges, search warrants, or arrests. It gives people who believe they've been prosecuted for political reasons the right to sue federal officials for damages and allows defendants to request judges review grand jury records to determine if political considerations influenced the prosecution—with dismissal required if such influence is found. Additionally, the bill prohibits the President and White House staff from directing the Justice Department on individual cases and establishes new grand jury procedures requiring prosecutors to disclose exculpatory evidence and witness credibility problems to jurors. The bill also mandates that DOJ and FBI employees report suspected political motivations to oversight offices, which must then notify Congress within five business days, with investigations to be completed within one month of receiving complaints.

The GRADUATE Act expands the federal tax deduction for student loan payments to include both interest and principal payments, rather than just interest alone. Currently, borrowers can deduct up to $2,500 in student loan interest per year, but this bill increases the maximum deduction to $10,000 plus an additional $500 per dependent, making it significantly more valuable for families managing education debt. The deduction would phase out for higher-income earners (those earning over $125,000 for single filers and $250,000 for joint filers), with a gradual reduction over a $25,000 income range. These changes take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, meaning taxpayers would first benefit from the expanded deduction on their 2026 tax returns. The bill is intended to provide meaningful tax relief to borrowers paying down student loans while supporting educational affordability.

The SAFE VISITS Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct threat analyses related to foreign nationals seeking access to state, local, tribal, and territorial government officials, facilities, and information systems, with a focus on potential terrorism threats. Within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter, DHS must submit these analyses to Congress and share guidance with state and local governments, including descriptions of high-risk targets, trends in foreign visitor access attempts, and recommended security mitigation actions. If DHS identifies a particular government official, facility, or system as a high-risk target, the agency must conduct targeted outreach, assist with vetting foreign nationals, and provide specific security recommendations; additionally, DHS must request debriefings within 30 days after such visits occur to gather information on foreign nationals' techniques and access attempts. The bill also requires DHS to coordinate with its Science and Technology division to develop technology that improves information sharing for these purposes. This legislation affects state, local, tribal, and territorial governments that interact with visiting foreign nationals, and establishes an ongoing reporting requirement to Congress detailing DHS outreach and vetting assistance activities.

H.R. 7360 would make permanent a federal grant program that helps public housing agencies improve safety and security in their buildings. The bill allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development to award grants to these agencies—organizations that manage federally-funded housing for low-income residents—to purchase and install items like security cameras, alarm systems, lighting, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors. Individual housing agencies can receive up to $250,000 per year unless they are classified as "extra large" or manage over 5,000 units. The legislation authorizes $225 million in annual federal funding for this program going forward, making what was previously a temporary emergency program a permanent fixture of federal housing law.

The ICE OUT Act, introduced in January 2026, would reform legal protections for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers by limiting their ability to use "qualified immunity" as a defense in civil lawsuits. Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that shields government officials from personal liability unless they violated "clearly established" rights at the time of their conduct. Under this bill, ICE and CBP officers would lose immunity protection entirely in cases involving alleged excessive force under the Fourth Amendment, and in all other cases, courts would first determine whether a constitutional violation occurred before deciding whether the law was clearly established. The legislation affects officers and agents engaged in law enforcement activities and would make it easier for people to sue these federal agents for rights violations. No specific funding or implementation timeline is mentioned in the bill.

The Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026 raises pay for federal prison workers employed by the Bureau of Prisons by 35 percent above their current base salary rates. The law applies to correctional officers and supervisors whose jobs involve direct inmate contact or custody responsibilities, as well as certain wage-grade employees in similar roles. The pay increases are designed to improve recruitment and retention at federal prisons. The bill includes a five-year sunset provision, but the pay increases can continue beyond that timeline if the Justice Department's Inspector General determines that the Bureau of Prisons has successfully reduced the use of non-custodial staff to fill officer roles and reduced excessive mandatory overtime for correctional officers.