Greg Landsman

The No Secrets for Data Centers Act of 2026 would prohibit companies from using nondisclosure agreements to keep quiet about large data center construction projects, particularly those receiving public funding or incentives. The bill voids and makes unenforceable any predispute nondisclosure clauses in contracts involving data centers with a power capacity exceeding 50 megawatts when public officials are party to the agreement or when public funds, land, or incentives are involved. Data center operators would also be barred from receiving any public incentives that are conditioned on restricting the disclosure of information about data center development. The legislation applies to claims filed under federal, state, or tribal law after its enactment and allows states to maintain their own nondisclosure protections if they are equally protective of free speech rights. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines.

This bill would restrict how Medicare Advantage insurance plans can deny coverage or reject claims for approved medical services. Starting January 1, 2028, once a Medicare Advantage plan approves coverage for a treatment or service either before it begins or while the patient is receiving it, the plan would be prohibited from later denying the claim based on lack of medical necessity, reopening the coverage decision without good cause, or changing billing codes to reduce payment. The only exceptions would be if the plan finds reliable evidence of fraud or similar misconduct, or has good cause as defined in federal regulations. The legislation affects the roughly 28 million seniors and disabled individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans nationwide. The bill has no specific funding requirements since it operates through existing Medicare Advantage plan contracts rather than new appropriations.

H.R. 10367, the Working Americans Affordability Tax Credit Act, establishes a new $4,200 annual tax credit for eligible working Americans (doubled to $8,400 for joint returns) beginning in 2027, while simultaneously implementing a comprehensive new tax system on high-net-worth individuals and entities. The bill targets individuals, trusts, and estates meeting either a $100 million income threshold or $1 billion in covered assets over three consecutive years, requiring them to recognize gains and losses on certain investments annually rather than deferring taxation until sale, with special rules for gifts, bequests, and business transfers that generally trigger capital gains taxes at fair market value. These higher-income taxpayers can elect to spread certain tax liabilities over five installments, with accelerated payment required upon asset disposal or death, and the bill restricts certain tax-deferral strategies previously available to wealthy investors, such as Qualified Opportunity Fund elections and the qualified small business stock exclusion. The Treasury Secretary receives broad authority to create simplified reporting and compliance methods, and the provisions become effective at various dates beginning November 30, 2025, with most taking effect January 1, 2026 or later.

The Doctors Not AI Act of 2026 restricts how health insurance companies and employer-sponsored health plans can use artificial intelligence systems when reviewing and denying insurance claims that involve clinical judgment. Under this bill, any decision to deny or limit coverage based on medical necessity, appropriateness, or clinical standards must be made by a licensed healthcare professional—not by an AI system—and the professional must independently evaluate the patient's medical circumstances rather than simply accepting the AI's recommendation. Insurance companies would be required to tell patients when AI was involved in their claim decision and provide documentation of the AI's role in the review process, and patients could request copies of this information. The bill also requires insurance companies to treat AI-based utilization reviews (the process of reviewing whether treatments are medically necessary) the same way they treat other coverage limitations, including requirements that mental health and substance use disorder benefits receive equal consideration as medical and surgical benefits. The law would take effect for health plans beginning January 1 of the first calendar year at least 12 months after enactment.

The Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act of 2026 directs the Environmental Protection Agency to commission the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study how data centers affect the environment and public health. The assessment will examine six major impact areas: noise pollution, air pollution, water consumption, water supply, carbon emissions, and waste including electronic waste. The National Academies must complete this study and deliver a report with findings and mitigation recommendations to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The legislation affects data center operators and communities near data centers, as the findings could inform future environmental regulations and policies. While the bill does not specify funding amounts in the provided text, it requires the EPA to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct and deliver this assessment.

This bill directs the Small Business Administration to prepare a comprehensive report on for-profit child care providers within 120 days of enactment. The report must assess the challenges these businesses face, evaluate what support the SBA currently provides them, identify gaps in that support, and recommend legislative changes to help address their needs. Additionally, the bill requires the report to examine fraud among for-profit child care providers and recommend statutory changes to prevent misuse of federal funds. The legislation affects for-profit child care businesses operating across the United States and its territories, and it does not authorize any new federal funding, requiring the SBA to complete the work within existing resources.

H.R. 9222, the "Drain the Swamp Act," is a comprehensive ethics and voting reform bill that addresses government accountability, campaign finance transparency, voting rights, and redistricting standards. The bill restricts senior federal officials and members of Congress from accepting foreign payments without Congressional approval (enforced through civil and criminal penalties), prohibits them from trading in political prediction markets, and establishes new rules for legal expense funds, inaugural committee donations, and disclosures of payments to the President. Additionally, the legislation significantly strengthens voting rights protections by expanding federal oversight of states with recent voting discrimination violations, requiring preclearance approval before voting changes in jurisdictions with substantial minority populations, and establishing strict redistricting criteria that prohibit partisan gerrymandering and limit states to one redistricting cycle per decade. The bill also enhances campaign finance disclosure requirements, mandating that organizations spending over $10,000 on campaign activities disclose their beneficial owners, major donors, and spending within 24 hours of disclosure deadlines. Implementation timelines vary across provisions, with some requirements taking effect immediately upon enactment while others, such as the new Office of Government Ethics rules on legal expense funds, must be established within one year.

This joint resolution prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from testing a new Medicare payment model in certain states that involves a prior authorization process and the use of enhanced technology by third-party contractors to determine whether certain claims should be paid.Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a notice issued by the CMS on July 1, 2025, titled Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model. (On May 12, 2026, the Government Accountability Office issued a letter of opinion stating that this notice constituted an agency rule and is therefore subject to the Congressional Review Act.)The CMS selected six states to participate in this model over a six-year period: New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Washington. Under the model, contracted companies must process prior authorization requests (i.e., requests for coverage determinations before a service is furnished) for certain services using enhanced technology (e.g., artificial intelligence). Contracted companies are paid based on the share of resulting savings. The CMS aims to test the model's ability to produce accurate results while streamlining the prior authorization process for Medicare claims. The model is based in part on similar processes used for Medicare Advantage claims. CMS began implementing the model on January 1, 2026. This joint resolution prohibits the CMS from continuing to do so.

This bill requires the Medicaid program to cover diagnostic breast examinations, supplemental breast examinations, and screening mammographies without any out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries. Diagnostic breast exams are used to evaluate suspected or detected breast abnormalities, while supplemental breast exams are additional screening tests for patients with risk factors or family history of breast cancer. The legislation also makes screening mammographies a mandatory Medicaid benefit when they receive an A or B grade from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The changes take effect one year after the bill becomes law and apply to all medical assistance furnished after that date. This expansion aims to remove financial barriers for low-income Medicaid beneficiaries seeking breast cancer screening and diagnostic services.

The Family Farm Transition Act of 2026 directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a program called Farm Land Link that connects retiring farmers with aspiring farmers seeking to take over agricultural operations. The program will maintain a database of both retiring farmers and new farmers, facilitate farm business and property transfers between these groups, and publish guidance to help with the transition process. The Secretary of Agriculture must establish the program within 180 days of the bill's enactment and will serve retiring farmers and beginning farmers as its primary beneficiaries. The program will operate for an initial five-year period, with the option to extend for additional five-year terms, and the Secretary must submit biennial progress reports to Congress detailing implementation steps and results achieved.

H.Res. 1130 is a symbolic resolution that asks Congress to formally recognize and condemn atrocities committed during the 1971 Bangladesh independence conflict. The resolution acknowledges that Pakistani military forces and allied Islamist groups carried out widespread massacres, systematic rape, and targeted killings of ethnic Bengalis and religious minorities—particularly Hindus—during a nine-month campaign beginning in March 1971. The bill cites historical accounts from U.S. diplomats, journalists, and international organizations documenting that tens to hundreds of thousands of people were killed and over 200,000 women were raped. The resolution calls on the President to officially recognize these events as crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide, while also emphasizing that entire ethnic or religious groups should not be held responsible for individual crimes. This measure does not authorize any funding or programs; it is instead a statement of congressional recognition aimed at preserving historical memory and preventing future atrocities.

The No Harm Data Centers Act would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authority to set electricity rates for large data centers (those using more than 50 megawatts of power) and require data centers to pay the full cost of building and upgrading electrical infrastructure needed to support their operations, rather than shifting those costs to residential and small business customers. The bill prohibits electric utilities from passing data center infrastructure costs onto other ratepayers and establishes penalties of up to $10 million per day for violations. Additionally, the legislation bars enforceability of nondisclosure agreements that prevent public officials from discussing data center construction deals, and requires the Environmental Protection Agency to work with the National Academies to assess data centers' environmental and public health impacts—including effects on noise, air quality, water consumption, and carbon emissions—within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The changes apply to traditional electric utilities but exempt rural cooperatives, public utilities, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and federal power marketing administrations.

The Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program to reimburse state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies for costs associated with protecting the private residences and offices of certain government officials and their families. Eligible law enforcement agencies can receive reimbursement only for expenses that exceed their normal operating costs, such as officer overtime for patrols around protected properties and specialized security equipment approved by the Secret Service. The bill authorizes $61 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to fund these grants, which will be administered by the Department of Homeland Security. The legislation includes strong oversight provisions, requiring annual audits by the DHS Inspector General and detailed reporting to Congress on how funds are spent, including the specific number of officer hours dedicated to protection and a complete list of equipment purchased. Agencies must submit implementation reports within 180 days and comply with recommendations from a prior DHS Inspector General investigation.

The Shane DiGiovanna Act requires the Department of Health and Human Services to run a two-year nationwide demonstration program testing whether Medicaid must cover wound care treatments for patients with epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic skin disorder. The covered items include over-the-counter pain relievers and antihistamines, antiseptics, antibiotic ointments, and specialized wound dressings and supplies. The program must begin within one year of the bill's enactment and apply to eligible Medicaid beneficiaries in all states. Within one year after the demonstration ends, the agency must report to Congress on the program's effects on healthcare spending and patient outcomes, along with recommendations for preventing hospitalizations related to this condition.

The Tax Relief for Renters Act of 2026 creates a new tax deduction for people who rent their primary residence. Under this bill, renters can deduct up to one-twelfth of their annual rent payments, capped at $4,000 per year, directly from their taxable income. The deduction is available to all renters regardless of whether they itemize deductions on their tax return, but it phases out for higher-income individuals: those earning over $75,000 (or $125,000 for joint filers) become ineligible. The deduction amounts will automatically adjust for inflation each year after 2027, rounded to the nearest $100. The bill takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.

This resolution honors William DeHart Hubbard, a groundbreaking African American athlete from Cincinnati who made history as the first African American to win an individual Olympic gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympics in the long jump. Born in 1903, Hubbard overcame significant racial barriers to become a three-time NCAA champion and eight-time Amateur Athletic Union champion in track and field while attending the University of Michigan, setting multiple records that stood for decades. Despite facing racial discrimination and segregation—including being forced to stay in the bow of a ship traveling to Paris and being barred from competing in certain Olympic events—Hubbard persisted to achieve his historic Olympic victory. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, he dedicated his life to advancing opportunities for African Americans, serving as a race relations adviser for the Federal Housing Authority, promoting professional Black bowlers, and founding a professional African American baseball team. The resolution, introduced during Black History Month, celebrates Hubbard's legacy of athletic excellence and community service.

The ACCESS Through OTC Innovation Act directs the FDA to use the least burdensome approach when reviewing requests to approve over-the-counter monograph drugs—medications that don't require individual drug applications because their ingredients and uses are already recognized as safe and effective. The bill requires the FDA to meet with requestors if published research alone isn't sufficient, and to provide clear recommendations on what types of evidence, including study designs and sizes, would be needed to demonstrate safety and effectiveness. The FDA must also document these meetings and any guidance in writing for the administrative record. The legislation affects drugmakers and companies seeking to market OTC drugs under the monograph system, aiming to streamline the approval process while maintaining safety standards. No specific funding or timeline is allocated in the bill.

The Campus Housing Affordability Act removes a long-standing federal prohibition that prevents college and university students from receiving housing assistance through the Section 8 rental assistance program. The bill allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide tenant-based housing assistance to eligible students enrolled at accredited institutions of higher education who live in campus housing facilities. A key provision protects students by ensuring that housing assistance they receive cannot be counted as income when determining their eligibility for federal student financial aid, institutional aid, work-study programs, service-based living allowances, or child support obligations. The legislation affects low-income college students seeking affordable housing and was introduced in December 2025 with bipartisan support, though no specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are detailed in the bill text.

H.R. 6529 addresses concerns that rapidly growing artificial intelligence data centers are driving up electricity costs for everyday households and small businesses. The bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to organize a technical conference within 90 days that brings together energy regulators, utility companies, state officials, consumer advocates, and data center operators to discuss how to protect residential and small commercial customers from these rising energy costs. Within six months of concluding the conference, the commission must submit a report to Congress with recommendations and best practices for rate structures that fairly distribute the costs of large energy-consuming facilities. The legislation does not authorize any new spending but directs existing federal agencies to study the problem and develop potential solutions. The bill addresses a growing concern that the energy demands of AI infrastructure could create disproportionate financial burdens on typical consumers.

This bill prohibits the federal government from implementing or testing automated systems that would use artificial intelligence to deny or delay Medicare payments for medical services. Specifically, it blocks the "WISeR" model—a program the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed to test AI-based prior authorization (a process where insurers must approve treatments before patients receive them)—and prevents the creation of similar models in the future. The legislation applies to traditional Medicare (Part A and Part B coverage) and would prevent any future testing of prior authorization systems, whether powered by AI or not, under the Medicare innovation program. The bill was introduced in December 2025 and affects Medicare beneficiaries who would be protected from having their coverage decisions made by automated systems. There is no specific funding amount mentioned in the legislation, as it is primarily a restriction on existing government authority rather than an appropriations measure.

Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act This bill establishes a Medicare buy-in option for certain qualifying first responders. Specifically, the bill allows first responders aged 50 to 64 to enroll in Medicare if they are retired or otherwise separated from service due to a disability. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must determine enrollment periods and set premiums for the buy-in option established under the bill, in accordance with specified requirements. The CMS must also award grants to states and nonprofit organizations for outreach and enrollment activities relating to the buy-in option.

This bill authorizes the U.S. Department of Justice and Department of State to provide technical assistance, training, and advisory support to Ukraine to help recover Ukrainian children forcibly transferred by Russia, secure the release of prisoners of war and civilian detainees, and pursue justice against those responsible. The assistance includes helping Ukraine develop biometric identification systems, analyze intelligence, use secure communications, and investigate abduction cases. The bill also authorizes funding to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of recovered children through medical care, psychological services, family reunification, and educational support, as well as backing for Ukraine's prosecution efforts against perpetrators of atrocity crimes. Within 30 to 60 days of providing assistance, U.S. officials must report to Congress on the type and amount of support being provided, and the State Department must coordinate with international partners to align sanctions against those responsible for the abductions.

This bill expands how local law enforcement agencies can spend federal COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grants by allowing them to use these funds to offer bonuses aimed at recruiting and retaining police officers. The legislation specifically targets law enforcement agencies that are struggling with recruitment problems or experiencing high rates of officer retirements and resignations. By adding this new use of grant money, the bill addresses staffing challenges many police departments face while giving agencies more flexibility in how they allocate federal public safety funding. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines; rather, it modifies the existing COPS grant program authorized under the 1968 Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to include recruitment and retention bonuses as an eligible use of grant money.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' position that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should stop a pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to decide which medical services Medicare will cover. The resolution specifically targets a CMS initiative announced in June 2025 that contracts with for-profit companies to employ AI and other advanced technologies to evaluate Medicare coverage decisions. The bill affects Medicare beneficiaries—primarily seniors—who could potentially be denied coverage for necessary medical procedures based on AI determinations rather than traditional review processes. This is a non-binding resolution that does not establish law or allocate funding; rather, it communicates congressional concern about relying on artificial intelligence for healthcare coverage decisions and calls for CMS to abandon the program to protect seniors' access to care.

The Protect Our Hospitals Act would repeal recent changes to Medicaid provider taxes that were made under Public Law 119–21. Specifically, the bill reverses Section 71115 of that law and restores previous Medicaid tax rules as they existed before those changes were implemented. The legislation affects hospitals and other healthcare providers that rely on Medicaid funding. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are detailed in the bill text provided. The bill was introduced in July 2025 by Representative Landsman and three co-sponsors and was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.