Bills & Legislation

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a national-interest standard for immigration, end certain family-sponsored immigration categories, revise standards relating to good moral character, eliminate the diversity immigrant category, revise public-charge and sponsor-support rules, revise naturalization requirements, reform employment-based immigration and H-1B visas, eliminate Optional Practical Training absent express statutory authorization, revise asylum procedures, require employment eligibility verification, establish additional penalties relating to unlawful presence and visa overstays, revise parole authority, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Ogles, Andrew (Republican-TN-5) · House · Last action: May 14, 2026

PBM Act

Sponsored by Harshbarger, Diana (Republican-TN-1) · House · Last action: May 13, 2026

Survivor Tax Filing Simplification Act

Sponsored by Burchett, Tim (Republican-TN-2) · House · Last action: May 11, 2026

This bill directs the U.S. Treasury Department to create a new online portal to help surviving family members and beneficiaries manage tax obligations after someone's death. The portal would provide centralized access to tax information and guidance for handling a deceased person's final tax return and estate matters.

Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act

Sponsored by Blackburn, Marsha (Republican-TN) · Senate · Last action: May 11, 2026

Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

Sponsored by Burchett, Tim (Republican-TN-2) · House · Last action: Apr 30, 2026

This bill proposes to increase criminal penalties in federal law for crimes committed specifically against veterans. The legislation aims to provide enhanced legal protections for this group by making punishments more severe for those who commit certain offenses against them.

Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act

Sponsored by Blackburn, Marsha (Republican-TN) · Senate · Last action: Apr 29, 2026

Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

Sponsored by Blackburn, Marsha (Republican-TN) · Senate · Last action: Apr 29, 2026

To prohibit gender transition procedures on minors, to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose civil penalties on persons who perform gender transition procedures on minors, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Harshbarger, Diana (Republican-TN-1) · House · Last action: Apr 29, 2026

Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026

Sponsored by Ogles, Andrew (Republican-TN-5) · House · Last action: Apr 29, 2026

287(g) Expansion Act

Sponsored by Blackburn, Marsha (Republican-TN) · Senate · Last action: Apr 28, 2026