Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
The proposal would extend a program designed to speed up approval and access to treatments for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) through 2031, allowing the government to continue supporting faster development and availability of therapies for patients with this serious neurological condition. The extension would help maintain streamlined pathways that allow drug companies and researchers to bring new ALS treatments to patients more quickly than the standard approval process.
A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand participation by underrepresented populations in service programs, and for other purposes.
The bill would change federal service programs to make it easier for underrepresented groups—such as low-income people, minorities, and other communities that historically haven't participated as much—to join volunteer and service opportunities. This could include removing barriers to participation, increasing outreach efforts, or providing additional support to help more diverse Americans serve in programs like AmeriCorps. The changes aim to make national service programs more inclusive and accessible to all Americans.
A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage that provide benefits for sex-rejecting procedures to provide benefits for items and services to address the harms caused by sex-rejecting procedures and to restore healthy human form and functioning, to the greatest extent possible.
This bill would require health insurance plans to cover medical treatments and procedures aimed at reversing or addressing complications from gender transition surgeries, if those plans currently cover gender transition procedures themselves. The requirement would apply to both employer-sponsored group health plans and individual insurance policies. Insurance companies and employers would need to provide these reversal or harm-reduction treatments to the same extent they cover transition-related care.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a grant program to award grants to States to carry out a paid leave program, to establish the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network, and for other purposes.
The federal government would give money to states to help them create or expand paid leave programs, allowing workers to take time off work while still receiving some income for reasons like having a baby, caring for a sick family member, or recovering from their own illness. The bill would also establish a network where states can share information and best practices about running these paid leave programs. This would affect workers who need time away from their jobs and the employers and states that would help fund these benefits.
EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025
The proposal would extend and update a federal program that helps train and support early childhood educators and improve childcare quality across the country. It affects childcare workers, parents seeking affordable care, and communities working to expand access to quality early education programs. The bill has been approved by a Senate committee and is moving forward in the legislative process.
A bill to require warning labels on sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, foods and beverages containing high-intensity sweeteners, ultra-processed foods, and foods high in nutrients of concern, such as added sugar, saturated fat, or sodium, to restrict junk food advertising to children.
The proposal would require warning labels on sugary drinks, artificially sweetened products, ultra-processed foods, and items high in added sugar, saturated fat, or sodium to help consumers make healthier choices. It would also limit advertising of junk food to children to reduce their exposure to marketing for unhealthy products. The changes would affect food and beverage manufacturers, advertisers, and consumers, particularly families with children.
A bill to amend the requirements for teaching residency programs under part A of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The bill would change the rules for how teacher training programs operate at colleges and universities, likely affecting requirements for how future teachers learn their craft before entering classrooms. These changes would impact teacher preparation programs, the colleges that run them, and ultimately the quality of teacher training that new educators receive. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the Senate committee responsible for education policy.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for career support for a skilled, internationally educated health care workforce.
The federal government would provide grants to help internationally trained doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers get the credentials and support they need to work in the United States. This program aims to address healthcare worker shortages by making it easier for skilled foreign-trained professionals to enter the American healthcare system. The grants would cover things like licensing exams, credential verification, and career guidance services.
A bill to provide consumer protections for students.
The bill would establish new protections for students as consumers, likely addressing issues like student loan practices, educational services, and marketplace transactions. It would give students stronger rights and remedies if they are deceived or treated unfairly by schools, lenders, or companies selling education-related products and services. The measure is currently under review by the Senate committee responsible for education and consumer protection matters.
A bill to amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure workplace choice and opportunity for young adults with disabilities.
The proposal would change federal rules to give young adults with disabilities more freedom in choosing their own jobs and career paths, rather than being limited to certain government-approved work programs. It aims to expand opportunities for people with disabilities to work in regular community jobs alongside non-disabled coworkers, with the support and accommodations they need to succeed.
A bill to promote equity in advanced coursework and programs at elementary and secondary schools.
The bill aims to increase access to advanced academic programs like gifted education and honors courses for students from underrepresented groups, including low-income students and students of color. It would likely require schools to review their enrollment practices, reduce barriers to entry, and work to ensure these challenging courses are available to a broader range of students rather than concentrated among already-privileged groups. This would affect students, teachers, school administrators, and families seeking equal opportunities in quality education.
A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide for cost-sharing for oral anticancer drugs on terms no less favorable than the cost-sharing provided for anticancer medications administered by a health care provider.
The bill would require employer health insurance plans to charge patients the same out-of-pocket costs for cancer drugs taken by mouth as they do for cancer drugs given by injection or infusion at a doctor's office. This change would help cancer patients afford oral medications, which are increasingly common treatments but are sometimes more expensive for patients to pay for than traditional IV treatments. The bill affects workers and their families who get health insurance through their employers.
A bill to set forth requirements for the regulation by the Food and Drug Administration of nitrous oxide products, and for other purposes.
The Food and Drug Administration would establish new rules for how nitrous oxide products are sold and used, including requirements for labeling, safety standards, and oversight of manufacturers and distributors. This would affect companies that produce or sell nitrous oxide for medical, industrial, or recreational purposes, as well as consumers who use these products. The bill aims to ensure these products meet safety requirements and are properly regulated to prevent misuse.
A bill to provide for the protection of agricultural workers, and for other purposes.
The legislation would establish new protections for farmworkers, likely including standards for working conditions, wages, and safety on agricultural operations. It would affect millions of workers employed in farming and food production across the country, as well as the agricultural businesses that employ them. The bill is currently under review by the Senate committee responsible for labor and workplace issues.
A bill to improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes.
The bill aims to improve how doctors diagnose diseases and medical conditions by enhancing the quality and accuracy of diagnostic practices across the healthcare system. It would likely establish standards, training requirements, or oversight mechanisms to ensure patients receive correct diagnoses more consistently and efficiently. This would affect patients seeking medical care, healthcare providers, and hospitals working to reduce diagnostic errors.
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030, modifies, and establishes programs under the Older Americans Act, which supports social services and activities for individuals aged 60 years or older. Reauthorized programs and activities include the national eldercare locator service; regional aging and disability resource centers; grants to support counseling and assistance on pensions and other retirement benefits; grants to support home-delivered nutrition services (sometimes referred to as meals on wheels programs); programs to facilitate the delivery of supportive services to tribal organizations; and programs to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The bill also modifies existing programs for older individuals, including by explicitly permitting states to use certain grant funds to make carryout meals available at congregate meal sites or community locations. (Some providers began offering carryout meals to seniors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.) Further, the bill permits the Administration on Aging to establish and operate, through grants to or contracts with eligible entities, a national resource center to support growth of the direct care workforce. The center’s activities may include the provision of training and technical assistance and the promotion of strategies to recruit and retain direct care workers. Finally, the bill establishes or reconvenes certain advisory groups, including (1) an advisory committee to provide guidance regarding the needs of older Native Americans and the implementation of related programs, and (2) a White House Conference on Aging to recommend improvements to federal programs that serve older individuals.
Living Wage For All Act
The bill would gradually raise the federal minimum wage over time with the goal of eventually matching the national median wage, ensuring workers earn enough to cover basic living expenses. Large, highly profitable corporations would be required to reach higher wage standards first, while the bill would also eliminate special lower wage rates currently allowed for certain workers like tipped employees and people with disabilities. The changes would affect millions of low-wage workers across the country and increase labor costs for businesses, particularly large corporations.
Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act of 2026
The proposal would create a dedicated account to help the Railroad Retirement Board manage its administrative costs and operations more efficiently. This affects railroad workers and retirees who depend on the Railroad Retirement system for their pensions and benefits, as well as the railroads that contribute to the system.
Good Jobs for Good Airports Act
This bill would require companies that employ workers at busy airports—such as baggage handlers, cleaners, and other service staff—to pay those workers a prevailing wage (a set minimum based on what similar workers typically earn in that area) and provide fringe benefits like health insurance or retirement contributions. The requirement would apply to airports of all sizes, from smaller regional hubs to major international airports. This would affect airport service workers and the companies that employ them, potentially increasing labor costs for airport operations.
Safeguard Kids Act
Schools would be able to teach students in elementary and secondary grades about how artificial intelligence works, what risks it poses, and how to use it responsibly. The bill aims to help young people understand both the benefits and dangers of AI technologies they're increasingly encountering in their daily lives. This would give educators resources and support to include AI literacy in their curriculum alongside traditional subjects.
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Total campaign contributions received by its 23 members, grouped by industry.
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