Tom Kean

The Fight Against Fentanyl Act expands what state and local law enforcement agencies can purchase using federal grant money from the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program. Specifically, the bill allows these agencies to use their Byrne JAG grants to buy fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents like naloxone, which can reverse opioid overdoses. This measure is designed to help communities combat the fentanyl crisis by giving law enforcement and public health officials better tools to detect dangerous drugs and save lives. The bill does not specify additional funding amounts or implementation timelines, instead simply allowing existing grant funds to be redirected toward these public health purposes.

The HELP STATES Act would modify how states and the federal government split money recovered from Medicaid overpayments caused by fraud. Currently, when states recover funds that were improperly paid out due to fraudulent claims, the federal government reclaims its proportional share. This bill would allow states to keep up to 25 percent of the federal government's share of recovered fraud funds, giving states a financial incentive to pursue fraud detection and recovery efforts. States would be required to use these retained funds specifically for program integrity activities such as audits, investigations, data analysis, and technology improvements aimed at detecting and preventing improper payments, and they must report annually to the federal government on how they spent the money. The changes would take effect 18 months after the bill is enacted.

The AI Emergency Button Act requires any company or organization in the United States that develops or operates an advanced artificial intelligence system to include a human-controlled shutdown mechanism that allows an operator to turn off the system in an emergency. The bill applies to all covered entities working with AI technology and defines artificial intelligence using the existing definition from the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. The Secretary of Homeland Security must write and issue regulations within 90 days of the law's enactment to specify how companies should comply with this shutdown requirement and work with other relevant federal agencies to establish these standards. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation deadlines beyond the 90-day period for regulatory development.

This resolution expresses support for designating November 20, 2026, as "Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Day." Carbon monoxide is a deadly, odorless gas produced when fuels like gasoline, natural gas, and charcoal burn, and it can accumulate in enclosed spaces like cars and homes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, carbon monoxide poisoning causes over 400 deaths and leads to approximately 20,000 emergency room visits annually. The resolution was prompted by the 2021 death of Suzan Marie Hanna from carbon monoxide poisoning while trapped in her vehicle during flooding in New Jersey. The Hanna family has advocated for increased awareness and safety measures, such as safety hammers in automobiles, to prevent similar tragedies.

This bill establishes a program at the Library of Congress's American Folklife Center to collect and preserve oral histories from survivors of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The program will gather video and audio recordings of personal stories from survivors, create a searchable catalog, and collect written materials like letters and diaries, making these materials available to the public through the Library of Congress's National Digital Library and other appropriate channels. The Library of Congress Director is instructed to begin collecting recordings as soon as possible after the bill's enactment, prioritizing the oldest survivors to ensure their accounts are preserved. The bill authorizes $250,000 in federal funding for fiscal year 2026 and allows for additional funding in subsequent years, while also permitting the Library to accept private donations through a dedicated gift account to support the program's work. This legislation aims to preserve firsthand accounts of 9/11 for future generations of researchers, students, historians, and the general public.

This bill authorizes Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to SEAL Team Six, the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, for their role in the May 2011 raid that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. The medal recognizes the team's bravery during Operation Neptune Spear, which Congress views as a pivotal moment in the fight against terrorism and a source of justice for the nearly 3,000 people killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks. Following the award ceremony, the gold medal will be housed at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, though Congress hopes it will also be displayed at locations associated with SEAL Team Six. The Secretary of the Treasury will design and strike the gold medal, and may also produce bronze duplicate medals to be given to each SEAL Team Six member and related staff who participated in the operation. The costs of creating the medals will be covered by the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, with any proceeds from selling duplicate bronze medals returned to that same fund.

This bill amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 to clarify when the government determines whether a person or entity is an agency or instrumentality of a terrorist organization. Currently, the law allows victims of terrorism to collect judgments against terrorist parties, but it does not specify the exact timing for assessing an entity's terrorist status. The bill establishes that this status should be determined as of the date when a judgment holder begins legal action to enforce or collect the judgment, rather than at some other point in the process. This change aims to provide clearer rules for collecting judgments against entities connected to terrorism, benefiting Americans who have obtained court judgments against terrorist organizations or their affiliates. The bill contains no specific funding requirements or implementation timelines beyond establishing this assessment standard.

This bill prohibits Members of Congress from using official government funds to purchase airline tickets above coach class for their official travel. The only exception allows for premium cabin seating when necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need. The legislation defines coach-class as the basic economy seating offered by airlines, which includes standard carry-on baggage allowance. The House Committee on House Administration and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration will each write regulations to enforce the restriction for their respective chambers. The ban takes effect for fiscal year 2027 and applies to all subsequent fiscal years.

The MANNARINO Act requires states to ban the sale of scented or flavored nitrous oxide products in order to receive federal block grants for community mental health services. States may still allow unscented, unflavored nitrous oxide products if they are used for legitimate medical, veterinary, dental, food preparation, manufacturing, or automotive purposes. The bill is designed to address the misuse of nitrous oxide, which has grown as a recreational drug with serious health risks including neurological damage. States that fail to comply with the prohibition could lose up to 10 percent of their federal community mental health funding. The requirements take effect beginning in the third fiscal year after the bill is enacted.

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish minimum numbers of Vet Centers, which provide mental health and counseling services to veterans, in every state within one year of the law's enactment. For non-contiguous states, territories, and the District of Columbia, each location must have at least one Vet Center or maintain the number that existed on January 1, 2020, whichever is greater. For the continental United States, each state must have at least one Vet Center per 30,000 square miles of land area or one per every 55,000 veterans, whichever results in more centers. The VA can establish these additional centers at existing facilities provided by state or local governments and Native American tribes, and can open smaller "outstations" to meet capacity requirements if needed. The legislation does not specify a dollar amount for funding but aims to improve mental health care access for veterans across the country.

The MOVE Act requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored mortgage companies, to begin purchasing and securitizing a new type of mortgage product called portable mortgages within 180 days of the law's enactment. These portable mortgages would allow homeowners to transfer their current interest rate, loan terms, and remaining balance to a new property when they sell their home, provided they do so within 90 days of the sale. This program applies only to conventional mortgages that meet existing standards for purchase by these agencies. The legislation aims to make homeownership more viable by allowing borrowers to keep favorable mortgage terms if interest rates have risen since they originally obtained their loan, potentially reducing the financial burden of relocating to a new home.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for keeping the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in its current designation rather than converting it to a national park and preserve. The Delaware Water Gap spans nearly 70,000 acres across New Jersey and Pennsylvania and currently offers visitors and residents recreation opportunities including fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, and camping while supporting rare and endangered species. The resolution argues that redesignating the area as a national park would restrict certain recreational activities, shift management away from the cooperative relationship with local communities, and harm the regional economy and infrastructure. The measure directs that no federal funds be used to pursue redesignation and calls on Congress to continue supporting national recreation areas and maintaining locally-driven relationships with surrounding communities. Two House members from the region introduced this resolution in July 2026.

This bill adjusts how Medicare Part B premiums are calculated for higher-income beneficiaries starting in 2027. Currently, Medicare applies an income-related surcharge to monthly premiums for people with modified adjusted gross incomes above $85,000, but this threshold has been frozen since 2018. The legislation extends this freeze through 2026 and then raises the income threshold to $171,000 beginning in 2027, while also creating new premium surcharge tiers for those earning between $171,000 and $500,000, and those earning $500,000 or more. The bill primarily affects higher-income Medicare beneficiaries who would otherwise pay higher premiums under current law, potentially reducing their out-of-pocket costs. The legislation takes effect in 2027 with no additional federal funding specified, as it adjusts existing premium structures rather than appropriating new money.

This bill strengthens enforcement of mental health parity laws by allowing the federal government to impose civil monetary penalties on health insurance plans and administrators that violate requirements to provide equal coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatments compared to medical and surgical benefits. Currently, federal law requires parity in these benefits, but enforcement tools are limited. The legislation expands who can be penalized to include plan sponsors, service providers, and plan administrators, not just plan sponsors alone. The bill allocates thirty million dollars annually from 2027 through 2031 to the Employee Benefits Security Administration to enforce these parity requirements. The new penalties take effect one year after the law is signed, applying to group health plans in plan years beginning after that date.

The PREEMPT Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states within 180 days on which tests for screening and early detecting preeclampsia should be covered under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that affects 5 to 8 percent of pregnancies and is a leading cause of maternal death and illness in the United States, with particularly high mortality rates among Black women. The bill requires the guidance to address best practices for improving outcomes through early screening and detection, and to specify which tests—including advanced biomarker tests approved by the FDA or performed by certified clinical laboratories—states may cover as medical assistance. The Secretary must also provide technical assistance to states within 30 days if they request help determining whether to cover specific preeclampsia detection tests. The bill contains no direct federal funding requirements, as states will determine whether to adopt the guidance and cover these tests under their existing Medicaid programs.

The RESCUE Act requires the President to develop a comprehensive strategy within 180 days of enactment, and annually thereafter for four years, to reduce U.S. and allied dependence on Russia's Rosatom nuclear corporation by working with international partners to find alternative nuclear suppliers, identifying vulnerabilities in nuclear supply chains, coordinating sanctions enforcement, and preventing evasion through third parties. The bill also mandates that the President respond within 30 days to requests from congressional committee leaders about whether specific individuals or entities should face sanctions for Russia-related violations or meet sanctions criteria. The Act establishes clear definitions of key terms such as "foreign persons," "United States persons," and "Rosatom" to provide a legal framework for implementing these sanctions and reporting requirements across relevant House and Senate committees focused on foreign affairs and banking.

This resolution designates November 7 of each year as Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day to recognize a rare genetic disorder affecting roughly 2,000 Americans. Shwachman-Diamond syndrome is an inherited condition that impacts the bone marrow, pancreas, and skeleton, typically appearing in infants between 4 and 6 months of age and causing bone marrow dysfunction, pancreatic insufficiency, skeletal problems, and significantly reduced life expectancy of more than 30 years. The resolution aims to increase public awareness of this underdiagnosed condition, support those affected by it, and encourage more research into treatments, though no cure currently exists. The designation takes effect immediately and establishes an annual awareness day to promote understanding and research initiatives at national, state, and local levels.

The Local Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026 directs the Department of Homeland Security to establish a grant program for municipalities that host Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing or detention facilities. Municipalities eligible for grants can receive funding up to the amount of lost property tax revenue and public utility costs incurred due to the facility's presence, covering water, electricity, sewer, internet, and other utilities. Grants are awarded for five-year terms with the option for municipalities to renew them for as long as the facility operates in their jurisdiction. To apply, municipalities must demonstrate financial need, analyze costs and benefits, and disclose other federal funding sources they have received for similar purposes. The bill encourages municipalities to apply jointly or regionally and requires ICE facilities to become self-sufficient in their utility usage or have local utility systems expanded to accommodate them.

The Make American Housing Affordable (MAHA) Act of 2026 creates a new federal tax credit to help people purchase homes. Eligible first-time homebuyers who purchase a principal residence can claim a $5,000 tax credit ($10,000 for joint filers), provided they have not claimed the credit in the previous four years. The credit begins to phase out for higher-income individuals, reducing by 1 percent for every $500 (or $1,000 for joint filers) of income above $250,000 ($500,000 for joint filers), meaning the credit is unavailable to those earning significantly above these thresholds. The tax credit takes effect for taxable years beginning after the bill is enacted, with no specific funding amount or implementation timeline detailed in the legislation itself.

This bill directs the Department of Education to develop federal fire safety standards for student dormitories and residential facilities at colleges and universities that receive federal funding. Within two years of passage, the Education Secretary—working with the National Institute of Standards and Technology—must create these standards and establish a timeline for colleges to comply; the standards would be updated every decade. Starting one year after the standards are finalized, colleges must assess their compliance with the new rules every five years and submit accurate assessments to the federal government, with a fire safety expert verifying each assessment's accuracy. The Education Secretary will then publicly designate each institution as either "Federally Recognized Fire-Safe" or "Not Federally Recognized Fire-Safe" based on compliance levels, and must publish all assessments and compliance determinations on the Department of Education's website. The bill makes compliance a requirement for colleges participating in federal education funding programs, though it clarifies that non-compliant institutions will not automatically lose federal aid eligibility.

The Drone Safety Enhancement Act directs NASA to collaborate with the Federal Aviation Administration and other federal agencies, plus academic and industry partners, to conduct research on unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility technologies—including unmanned traffic management systems and autonomous capabilities. The bill recognizes that this research is critical for keeping the United States competitive as aviation operations become more automated and collaborative. NASA must brief Congress on the progress of this research within 18 months of the bill's enactment. The legislation defines key terms like "advanced air mobility" (which includes both urban and regional air transportation using manned or unmanned aircraft with advanced technologies) and "unmanned aircraft system" to provide clarity for the research effort. No specific funding amount is allocated in the bill text provided.

The HELP Copays Act would allow financial assistance from nonprofits and pharmaceutical manufacturers to count toward patients' deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket limits under health insurance plans. Currently, such assistance often does not reduce these cost-sharing amounts, meaning patients may still owe substantial sums even after receiving help from outside sources. The bill affects anyone with group health insurance or individual health coverage and updates related rules in federal health law to ensure consistency across different insurance regulations. The changes take effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2026, and explicitly preserve insurance companies' ability to use utilization management tools like prior authorization and step therapy. The legislation was introduced in December 2025 by a bipartisan group of House members and was referred to the Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees.

Stop Stealing our Chips ActThis bill creates a whistleblower incentive program and establishes whistleblower protections for individuals who provide information to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) related to violations of U.S. export control laws. Currently, BIS administers and enforces controls on the export of dual-use goods (e.g., items with both civilian and military uses) and certain military parts and components. These export controls are implemented primarily under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) through the Export Administration Regulations.Under the bill, BIS must establish a whistleblower incentive program to reward individuals who voluntarily report original information that results in BIS (1) imposing fines under ECRA on persons that violate, attempt to violate, conspire to violate, or cause a violation of ECRA or any related regulation, order, license, or authorization; or (2) requiring the forfeiture of property that results in net proceeds.Additionally, BIS must establish a secure online portal for whistleblowers to report violations of ECRA. The bill outlines requirements for BIS to review, investigate, and provide status updates related to these reports.The bill requires BIS to pay an award to certain whistleblowers who voluntarily reported original information that led to the imposition of a fine under ECRA. The bill establishes the Export Compliance Accountability Fund for paying these awards and funding related activities.The bill also sets forth whistleblower protections by (1) prohibiting employers from impeding communication or retaliating against individuals who act as whistleblowers, and (2) establishing confidentiality requirements.

The Safer GAMING Act requires online video game companies to provide parents with tools to control and limit communication between their children and other players, including adults. These safeguards must be easy to use, automatically turned on for minor players' accounts, and can only be disabled by parents—not by the children themselves. The law takes effect one year after passage and applies to all interactive online games that allow player-to-player communication over the internet. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the law and can penalize companies that fail to comply, while state attorneys general also have authority to sue on behalf of residents. The legislation preempts state laws on this topic, meaning states cannot enact their own separate requirements for online game safety.

The Connecting Veterans to Care Act of 2025 expands federal funding for public transportation by making bus systems that serve Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities eligible for federal operating cost grants, even if they're located in areas with fewer than 200,000 people. Currently, these grants are only available to transit systems in larger urbanized areas, which can leave veterans in smaller towns without adequate transportation to VA hospitals and clinics. Transit agencies receiving this new funding must certify within 30 days of receiving grants that they will use the money to operate routes serving VA facilities, and they must recertify annually or risk losing the funding. The bill amends the existing federal transit grant program under Title 49 of the U.S. Code and does not specify new appropriations, meaning it would redirect existing federal transportation dollars to support this new eligibility category.