Mary Miller

The Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act amends federal child welfare, foster care, and custody laws to establish protections for parents who do not consent to gender-affirming medical interventions for their children. The bill requires states receiving federal child welfare funding to train workers that affirming a child's biological sex does not constitute abuse or neglect, prohibits denying foster and adoptive placements based on parents' refusal of such interventions, mandates sex-separated housing in foster care for children ages four and older, and prevents custody jurisdiction based on gender-affirming medical decisions. The legislation creates a private right of action allowing parents, guardians, and children to sue states and child welfare agencies in federal court for alleged violations, with prevailing plaintiffs eligible to recover damages, attorney's fees, and other relief, while imposing financial penalties ranging from five to fifteen percent of grant funding on states and entities that fail to comply. The bill applies to all states and entities receiving federal child welfare funding under the Social Security Act and includes a four-year statute of limitations for lawsuits, with no requirement to exhaust state remedies first.

The Student Voter Data Protection Act would restrict what colleges and universities can do with student personal information. Specifically, the bill prohibits postsecondary institutions from selling or sharing a student's personal data, including basic directory information, for purposes related to measuring voter registration or voting rates unless the student first gives explicit written consent. The legislation also creates a broader ban on colleges selling any student personally identifiable information without prior, informed written consent. The bill enforces these restrictions by making institutions that violate these rules ineligible for federal education funding. No specific funding amounts or implementation timeline are included in the bill language.

This bill would prohibit federal agencies from providing financial assistance to data center projects built on prime farmland or other protected agricultural land. The legislation applies to construction, expansion, or substantial rehabilitation of data centers that begins after the bill's enactment and covers various forms of federal support including grants, loans, tax credits, tax deductions, and accelerated depreciation allowances. The restriction targets land classified as prime or unique farmland under the Farmland Protection Policy Act. The bill would affect technology companies and data center developers seeking federal incentives for projects on agricultural land, as well as states and localities that might have offered such incentives in coordination with federal programs. No specific funding is allocated in the bill, as it is a prohibition rather than an appropriation measure.

Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement ActThis bill transfers specified functions relating to family engagement programs for elementary and secondary education from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Specifically, the bill transfers to HHS all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to the following four programs: Family Engagement in Education Programs, the Community Support for School Success program, the National Activities for School Safety program, and the Ready to Learn Programming program. (In February 2026, ED announced an interagency agreement with HHS for HHS to provide services supporting the administration of these programs.)Additionally, the bill transfers to HHS all personnel and appropriations related to the functions that are transferred under this bill.The bill outlines the authority of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to the functions that are transferred under this bill, including that OMB must ensure that this bill does not create a net increase in full-time equivalent employees at HHS or ED. Further, OMB must certify compliance with the bill to specified congressional committees.The transfer of these functions does not affect any suits, proceedings, or applications for benefits, services, licenses, permits, certificates, or financial assistance that are pending on the date of this bill's enactment.

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset ActThis bill eliminates the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress 60 days after the bill's enactment.Under the bill, the Center for Legislative Archives of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) must provide an annual report on the management and preservation of the records of Congress during the previous year to NARA, the Senate, and the House of Representatives.The Archivist, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives must regularly meet to review the management and preservation of the records of Congress.

This House resolution expresses support for designating June as "Family Month" to promote traditional marriage and family structures. The resolution argues that the traditional nuclear family is foundational to a healthy society and contends that current tax and welfare policies discourage marriage. The measure also explicitly states that the House should no longer recognize Pride Month, which has been designated in June by previous presidents since 1999. The resolution contains no funding or enforcement mechanisms, as it is a symbolic measure expressing the sense of Congress rather than legislation that creates law or allocates resources. The resolution was introduced by a group of House members and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

The In God We Trust Act would require the General Services Administration to display or inscribe the national motto "In God We Trust" on all federal buildings within one year of the law's enactment. The requirement applies to every public building managed by the federal government and specifies that the motto must be placed in a prominent location. The bill does not specify any particular funding amount for implementation, suggesting costs would be absorbed by existing agency budgets. This legislation would affect all federal facilities across the country, from office buildings to courthouses to other government structures. The bill was introduced in May 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

This bill prohibits chemical abortions from being provided without a healthcare provider physically present with the patient and physically examining them beforehand. The legislation also requires that providers supply patients with medical waste disposal kits and containers, with instructions to return them for proper disposal. Violations carry criminal penalties of up to five years in prison and fines up to $50,000 per occurrence. The bill applies to chemical abortion drugs including mifepristone and misoprostol, but contains exceptions for procedures intended to save a woman's life, address miscarriage, or treat ectopic pregnancy. The legislation was introduced in March 2026 with bipartisan sponsorship and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026This bill subjects states to additional sanctions for improperly using funds under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. The program provides grants to states to support child care programs for low-income working families.Specifically, if the Office of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) finds that a state has failed to comply substantially with the requirements of the program, the ACF must impose additional sanctions, which include disqualifying the state from receiving funds under the program.Under current law, the ACF is permitted, but not required, to take such actions for a state's noncompliance.

H.R. 7703, the “Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act,” would change federal law about gun possession by certain noncitizens by adjusting how the prohibition is applied when firearms are used. Specifically, it would amend Title 18 so that restrictions tied to immigration status under existing gun law are triggered in connection with firearms and ammunition used by government entities. The bill is aimed at limiting circumstances in which noncitizens who are otherwise covered by the federal firearm ban could have access to, or be associated with, the use of firearms by public agencies. It was introduced in the House on February 25, 2026, and as provided here it has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee. No separate funding amounts or implementation deadlines are included in the text shown.

Stop the Sexualization of Children ActThis bill prohibits the use of federal elementary and secondary education funds for sexually oriented material. Sexually oriented material is material that (1) includes any depiction, description, or simulation of sexually explicit conduct; or (2) involves gender dysphoria or transgenderism.Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of these funds to develop, implement, facilitate, host, or promote any program or activity for, or to provide or promote literature or other materials to, children under the age of 18 that includes sexually oriented material. This includes any program, activity, literature, or material that exposes children to nude adults, individuals who are stripping, or lewd or lascivious dancing.The bill does not prohibit the use of funds for the teaching of standard science coursework (e.g., biology, genetics, human health, and human anatomy), the texts of major world religions, classic works of literature or art (as defined by the bill), or security measures designed to help students recognize and safely respond to methods and attempts to sexually traffic children or groom children for sexual trafficking.

H.R. 7186, the American Family Housing Act, would prohibit very large investment companies from buying single-family homes. Specifically, it targets registered investment companies and private funds with over $100 billion in assets under management, preventing them from purchasing individual homes directly or gaining controlling stakes in companies that own more than 100 single-family residences. The bill would take effect 100 days after it becomes law and applies to all future purchases by these large-scale financial entities. The legislation aims to address concerns about institutional investors buying up residential properties, which supporters argue drives up housing costs and reduces opportunities for families to own homes. The bill contains no new spending or appropriations, as it functions purely as a regulatory restriction on investment activities.

This bill requires military service academies to accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to the SAT or ACT for admissions applications. Additionally, the legislation mandates that Department of Defense schools (which serve military families) and Bureau of Indian Education schools administer the CLT to all eleventh-grade students. The bill does not specify new funding or implementation timelines, instead directing the Secretary of Defense and the Director of the Bureau of Indian Education to carry out these requirements. The legislation was introduced in November 2025 and referred to the House Armed Services Committee and House Committee on Education and Workforce for review.

H.R. 5646, the Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act, would reverse recent FDA regulatory changes to mifepristone, a medication used for medication abortion. Within 90 days of enactment, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to withdraw the current safety requirements for mifepristone and reinstate the stricter risk management rules that were in place in June 2011, preventing any future modifications to those earlier standards. The legislation also bans the importation of mifepristone into the United States by any person, including through mail delivery. Additionally, it creates a federal civil liability provision allowing individuals to sue telehealth providers, pharmacies, and other entities that import or transport mifepristone in violation of federal law, with the ability to recover compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees—a private right of action that takes effect 90 days after the bill's enactment. This bill would significantly restrict access to medication abortion across the country.

H.J.Res. 127 proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish parental rights as fundamental constitutional protections. The amendment would guarantee parents the liberty to direct their children's upbringing, education, and care, including the right to choose private, religious, or home schooling as alternatives to public education and to make reasonable choices within public schools. It would prohibit the federal government or states from restricting these parental rights unless they can demonstrate a compelling governmental interest that cannot be served any other way. The amendment also explicitly protects these rights for parents with disabilities. Like all constitutional amendments, this proposal would need approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, followed by ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution—a lengthy process with no set timeline.

H.Res. 702 is a congressional resolution condemning the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and founder of Turning Point USA, a youth-focused political organization with a presence on over 3,000 high school and college campuses. According to the resolution, Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University during the launch of his American Comeback Tour, which aimed to encourage college students to participate in the political process. The resolution honors Kirk's personal and professional legacy, praises the first responders and medical personnel who responded to the incident, and expresses condolences to his family. The House of Representatives uses this resolution to reaffirm its commitment to protecting Americans' constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and political expression without fear of violence. This resolution contains no funding allocations or specific timelines beyond the date of the incident itself.

The SAFE Driving Laws Act would penalize states that issue driver's licenses to people who cannot prove U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency. Starting in fiscal year 2027, any non-compliant state would lose 50 percent of federal highway funding apportioned under existing transportation programs. The bill also requires states to allow local and state officials to share immigration enforcement information—including citizenship status and detention records—with the Department of Homeland Security, without restrictions. The Department of Transportation and Department of Homeland Security would jointly determine state compliance and maintain a public database tracking which states meet these requirements. This legislation affects all states and their eligibility for federal highway construction and maintenance funds, with enforcement beginning in 2027.

This bill would require all elementary and secondary schools receiving federal funding to obtain explicit parental consent before accommodating or facilitating any aspect of a student's gender transition, including social changes like name or pronoun use. The legislation also prohibits school employees from encouraging students to withhold information from parents about gender identity concerns and requires schools to disclose such matters to parents rather than keep them confidential. Schools must provide written policies detailing their compliance procedures and post them publicly on their websites as a condition of receiving federal funds. The bill allows parents and the federal Attorney General to sue schools for violations, with prevailing parents entitled to recover attorney's fees and costs for any therapeutic treatments needed to address harm from gender transition pursuit. The legislation would affect all schools that accept federal education funding and significantly restricts the autonomy schools currently have in supporting transgender or gender-nonconforming students without parental involvement.

The Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2025 seeks to clarify Title IX protections by defining sex based on biological reproductive capacity and explicitly protecting sex-segregated spaces and programs in schools. The bill defines "female" and "male" according to reproductive system characteristics, and specifies that schools cannot be required to eliminate sex-separated bathrooms, locker rooms, or athletic and academic programs as a condition of receiving federal education funding. This legislation primarily affects schools and students by preventing the federal government from using funding restrictions to force changes to gender-separated facilities and programs. The bill contains no new funding allocations or specific implementation timelines, but rather restricts how existing Title IX authority can be exercised by federal education officials.

This bill amends federal education law, specifically the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, to strengthen parental consent requirements for surveys and evaluations given to students in schools that receive federal funding. Currently, schools must get parental permission before students take surveys that reveal sensitive personal information, but this bill requires that consent be given in writing and obtained separately for each specific survey, rather than allowing a single blanket consent to cover multiple surveys. The requirement applies to unemancipated minors, with parents providing consent, while adult or emancipated students would provide their own written consent. This change affects public schools, students, and parents nationwide by giving families more direct control over when children participate in surveys touching on personal or family information, such as those covering topics like mental health, sexual behavior, or political beliefs. The bill does not include new funding or specific implementation deadlines, as it simply modifies existing legal requirements under the General Education Provisions Act.

H.R. 4706, the Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act, prohibits Chinese entities and organizations affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party from acquiring, owning, or leasing agricultural land in the United States, and temporarily bans them from purchasing residential real estate for two years (extendable by the President). Existing Chinese ownership of agricultural land must be divested within one year, with violators subject to civil penalties of $100 per acre per day, criminal penalties of up to five years imprisonment and fines, and forfeiture of property to the government. The bill also applies a $1,000-per-day penalty for residential real estate violations and requires the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce to establish enforcement offices and issue implementing regulations within 180 days. The legislation additionally voids noncompete agreements between Chinese entities and their employees.

H.Res. 475 is a symbolic congressional resolution that expresses support for designating "Family Month" to honor the importance of traditional marriage and family structures. The resolution, introduced by a bipartisan group of House members, calls on Congress to recognize the benefits of marriage and family while positioning this designation as an alternative to Pride Month, which has been officially recognized each June since 1999. The resolution does not create any new laws, funding, or programs—it is a statement of principles intended to reaffirm what the sponsors view as traditional family values. The measure affects no specific population through direct policy changes and carries no budget implications, as resolutions are non-binding expressions of Congress's sentiment rather than enforceable legislation. The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce but does not establish timelines or concrete governmental actions.

This bill adds a federal definition of "obscenity" to the Communications Act of 1934. The new definition applies to visual depictions—including pictures, images, films, and videos—that appeal to prurient interest in nudity or sex, depict or simulate sexual acts with intent to arouse or gratify sexual desires, and lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. The bill affects broadcasters, internet platforms, and telecommunications companies regulated under the Communications Act by establishing a uniform federal standard for what constitutes obscene material in interstate communications. The legislation also makes a technical amendment to obscene telephone call provisions by removing the requirement that such calls must be made "with intent to abuse, threaten, or harass" another person. The bill contains no specified funding or implementation timeline.

The Sensible Adoption For Every Home Act (SAFE Home Act) would prohibit adoption and foster care agencies that receive federal funding from denying or delaying child placements based on prospective parents' decisions about how they raise children regarding gender identity. Specifically, it would prevent these agencies from discriminating against parents who raise children in ways consistent with their biological sex, who decline medical or surgical treatments related to gender, or who refuse to change a child's identification documents related to gender. The bill defines sex strictly in biological terms based on reproductive capacity. The legislation would take effect in the first federal fiscal quarter after enactment and apply to federal foster care and adoption assistance payments going forward, though states would have until their next regular legislative session to update state laws if needed to comply.

This bill would allow private sector employees to receive compensatory time off instead of overtime pay for the first time under federal law. Currently, only government employees can receive "comp time," but this legislation would extend that option to private sector workers during a five-year pilot period starting when the law takes effect. To be eligible, employees must work at least 1,000 hours per year and either have a union contract that allows comp time or make a voluntary written agreement with their employer. The bill sets several worker protections, including a 160-hour cap on accrued comp time, requirements that employers pay out unused time annually, and prohibitions against employers coercing workers to choose comp time over cash. Employees can withdraw from comp time agreements at any time and must be allowed to use their accrued time within a reasonable period unless it would seriously disrupt business operations. When comp time is paid out, workers receive whichever rate is higher: their pay rate when the time was earned or their current pay rate. The legislation requires the Department of Labor to update workplace notices within 30 days and mandates that the Government Accountability Office provide annual reports to Congress for five years tracking how the program is used and any violations. The bill does not specify funding amounts since it primarily changes labor law rather than creating new spending programs.