Seth Moulton

This bill provides for the relief of Sindy Gualdina Rodriguez-Fernandez.

The Building Safer Streets Act directs the federal government to strengthen requirements that transportation projects consider all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, not just cars. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to update federal design standards and provide clearer guidance on how states and local governments can deviate from standard highway design rules when doing so improves safety for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and bicyclists. It also mandates new guidelines for bus stop placement and design, requires the Federal Highway Administration to develop a list of approved multimodal design exceptions that don't need special approval, and calls for a study on crash factors on federal highways. Additionally, the legislation sets aside at least 10 percent of funding under the Safe Streets for All program for small communities with projects under one million dollars and allows the federal government to cover up to 90 percent of project costs for qualifying small communities, while requiring states to establish performance targets to reduce vulnerable road user fatalities.

This bill prevents the U.S. Postal Service from changing its current mail handling rules for absentee and mail-in ballots between when the law passes and January 3, 2027. The legislation freezes USPS regulations at their existing level, blocking any new rules that would add requirements for people sending or receiving ballots by mail or that would otherwise alter how ballot mail is currently handled. The bill affects voters who use mail-in or absentee voting and impacts USPS operations during this specific time window. No specific funding is authorized in the text, and the restriction applies only to a roughly six-month period ending with the start of the new congressional session in early 2027.

The TPS Relief Act would allow people to challenge Temporary Protected Status decisions in court. Currently, federal law prohibits judicial review of TPS claims, meaning people denied this status have no legal recourse through the courts. This bill makes a simple change to existing law by removing language that bars courts from hearing these cases. The legislation would affect immigrants from countries designated for temporary protected status, primarily those fleeing armed conflict or natural disasters. The bill contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines beyond the statutory change itself.

The American High-Speed Rail Act amends federal transportation law to significantly expand support for high-speed rail development across the country. The bill increases federal funding for corridor planning to cover 100 percent of costs, allows private entities to participate in planning, and raises the speed threshold for what qualifies as high-speed rail from 125 mph to 186 mph while creating a new category for trains reaching 110-186 mph. Federal financing eligibility is expanded to cover up to 100 percent of project costs, though projects are prioritized if they secure at least 20 percent non-federal funding from state, local, private, or international sources. The bill also permits advance land acquisition for rail corridors before environmental reviews are complete, though all environmental and historic preservation reviews must be finished before federal funding for property acquisitions is authorized and any acquired land is developed. Rail operators and workers on federally-funded projects must comply with federal railroad labor laws, though construction contractors may use non-unionized workers in certain circumstances.

The Protecting American Voters' Rights Act would expand the ability of Americans to sue federal officials who violate voting rights and election laws. Currently, federal law allows citizens to sue state officials for constitutional violations, but this bill extends that same right to federal officials working in election administration and enforcement. The legislation accomplishes this by amending existing civil rights law to include federal election authorities alongside state authorities. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. This change would give voters a new legal avenue to challenge actions by federal officials they believe violate their constitutional voting rights.

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.Elements of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by this requirement provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution. (The provision generally requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after the President notifies or is required to notify Congress of such involvement, unless Congress authorizes such use. For more information on the War Powers Resolution, see CRS In Focus 13134.)

The Prediction Market RISK Act clarifies that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has the authority to regulate and enforce rules against illegal trading practices on prediction markets—platforms that allow people to bet on the outcome of future events. The bill applies existing prohibitions on insider trading and manipulative behavior from the Commodity Exchange Act to these prediction market contracts, extending oversight that previously applied mainly to traditional commodity markets. This legislation affects prediction market platforms, traders who use them, and anyone with inside information who might otherwise exploit these markets for unfair advantage. While the bill does not specify new funding or implementation timelines, it essentially reaffirms and clarifies federal regulatory power to prevent people with privileged knowledge from profiting through prediction markets. The bill was introduced by Representative Moulton and referred to the House Agriculture Committee in March 2026.

H.R. 7626 prohibits the federal government from using any funds to deploy law enforcement, intelligence, or military personnel to polling places, election offices, vote counting locations, or other election sites unless Congress specifically authorizes such a presence. The bill applies from its enactment through December 31, 2026, and affects all federal agencies and military branches. The legislation includes an exception allowing federal employees to vote at polling places if they are otherwise eligible. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, along with the Intelligence and Armed Services committees for their review.

The FAIR Justice Act makes it illegal for senior executive branch officials—including the President, Vice President, White House staff, and cabinet-level appointees—to request that the Department of Justice investigate or prosecute specific individuals for political reasons. The bill also requires DOJ employees who receive such requests to report them to the department's Inspector General within 45 days or face penalties themselves. Violators can be fined and imprisoned for up to 5 years. The legislation directly targets what sponsors view as politically motivated prosecutions, though it does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the 45-day reporting requirement for DOJ employees.

The Healthcare Reinvestment Act would redirect federal funding from Immigration and Customs Enforcement to extend healthcare tax credits for Americans. Specifically, the bill repeals four sections of a previous law that provided funding increases to ICE and redirects those rescinded funds to the Treasury Department to extend eligibility for certain tax credits under Section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code, which helps lower-income individuals afford health insurance premiums. The affected population includes Americans who currently receive or could benefit from these healthcare tax credits. The bill includes transparency requirements, mandating that the Treasury Department publish annual reports on how the redirected funds are used and how many people retain eligibility for the credits, with oversight from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration through annual audits. No specific dollar amount or end date is mentioned in the legislation, though the reallocation is described as available "without fiscal year limitation."

H.R. 6915 would prohibit the federal government from spending any money on military force against Venezuela through December 31, 2026, unless Congress first declares war on Venezuela or passes a new law specifically authorizing such military action that complies with the War Powers Resolution. The bill, introduced by Representative Moulton and 14 co-sponsors in December 2025, would affect the Department of Defense and all other federal agencies that might otherwise conduct military operations in or against Venezuela. The legislation includes a narrow exception for military actions that fall within existing War Powers Resolution authority, such as operations needed to protect American lives in immediate danger. The bill has been referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees. Essentially, this measure reasserts Congress's constitutional authority to decide on military action by requiring explicit congressional approval before any U.S. military force is deployed against Venezuela.

The National Oversight and Enforcement of Misconduct Act would allow victims to sue federal immigration enforcement officers for constitutional violations. Currently, federal law permits lawsuits against state and local officials for civil rights abuses, but the bill extends this right to federal immigration enforcement agents by amending an existing civil rights statute. The legislation would give individuals a legal avenue to seek damages if they believe immigration officers have violated their constitutional rights. The bill does not specify new funding or implementation timelines in the provided text.

H.R. 6216 exempts nonprofit organizations that send care packages to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas from tariff duties and complex customs documentation requirements. The bill specifically benefits groups like Operation Troop Support that send millions of morale-boosting packages containing comfort items and supplies to deployed troops, removing burdens such as providing detailed product classification codes and country-of-origin declarations for each item. Instead, these organizations can submit simplified manifests listing only general categories of contents like "snack foods" or "hygiene items." The U.S. Postal Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection must issue joint regulations within 180 days to implement the changes, though security screening and inspections remain authorized. The exemption applies only to tax-exempt organizations primarily supporting service members or veterans, and packages must be addressed to military mail addresses approved by the Department of Defense.

This bill provides for the relief of Maria Merida de Macario.

The Fair Aviation in Restrictions and Emergencies Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration to treat commercial and private aircraft equally during federal funding lapses. Specifically, the FAA cannot restrict or prohibit commercial airline flights due to a budget shortfall unless it has already prohibited all private jet flights in the same geographic area for the same period. The bill includes exceptions for private aircraft used for government business, military/diplomatic purposes, medical emergencies, public safety, agriculture, scientific research, disaster relief, and cargo operations. The legislation aims to prevent scenarios where commercial aviation serving the general public faces restrictions while private jets continue operating. The FAA would enforce the rule through civil penalties or court injunctions against violating airlines.

This bill provides for the relief of Blanca Martinez.

H.R. 4257, the "End Domestic Terrorism Act," creates a new federal crime targeting mass killings involving machineguns or certain semiautomatic weapons that kill three or more people in a single incident. The law applies to killings at specified locations such as schools, places of worship, government buildings, entertainment venues, retail stores, and other public spaces, with a requirement that the offense involve interstate commerce or federal jurisdiction. Violations carry a sentence of any term of years or life imprisonment. The bill also expands the definition of what constitutes a "covered semiautomatic weapon" to include various rifles and shotguns with specific features like pistol grips, detachable magazines, or grenade launchers, as well as any weapon the Attorney General determines is substantially similar. The legislation requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to Congress on charges filed under the new statute and to publish public reports within 180 days of charges, detailing victim numbers, government response costs, lost business revenue, and victim compensation provided.

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Young Fishermen’s Development Grant Program, which supports local and regional training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for young fishermen.

The HEADs UP Act expands federal healthcare programs to better serve people with developmental disabilities by designating them as a special medically underserved population eligible for support from federally qualified health centers and the National Health Service Corps. The bill authorizes $15 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to help existing health centers establish new service locations that provide comprehensive primary health care—including specialized dental services—to individuals with developmental disabilities. The legislation applies to health centers nationwide and affects both people with developmental disabilities seeking improved healthcare access and existing health centers that receive federal grants to expand their services. The bill requires that new grant funding supplement rather than replace existing services and includes provisions ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities are considered when identifying healthcare professional shortage areas. Overall, the act aims to improve access to coordinated, specialized medical care for a vulnerable population that has historically faced barriers to adequate healthcare services.

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study ActThis act redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. In addition, the act directs the Department of the Interior to conduct and report on a boundary study. The study must evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including in the National Park System, as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, sites and resources in the study area associated with its maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history.

Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 GI bill benefits and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan program by updating terminology related to certain Black veterans. Specifically, the bill explicitly includes the following individuals as eligible veterans under the programs:Black veterans who served on active duty during World War II and can certify they were denied a specific benefit on the basis of race; andthe living surviving spouses, children, grandchildren, or other direct descendants of such veterans described above who can certify the veteran was denied a specific benefit on the basis of race.Eligible veterans must apply for educational or home loan benefits within the five-year period after the bill is enacted.The Government Accountability Office must report on the number of individuals who received VA educational or housing loan benefits due to the amendments made by the bill and the total value of such benefits.Finally, the VA must appoint a panel of independent experts to develop recommendations regarding additional benefits and assistance for female and minority members of the Armed Forces.