Katie Boyd Britt

A bill to permanently establish the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system, to mandate the use of E-Verify by all employers, and for other purposes.

The federal government would make the E-Verify system permanent and require all employers to use it to check whether job applicants are legally allowed to work in the United States. Currently, E-Verify is a voluntary program that some employers use, but this bill would make it mandatory for every business hiring workers. The change would affect millions of employers and job applicants across the country.

Lulu’s Law

Lulu’s Law This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to issue an order explicitly permitting the transmission of wireless emergency alerts to mobile phones in the event of a shark attack. (Under current regulations, authorized government authorities are permitted to send wireless emergency alerts regarding public safety emergencies, including severe weather, missing children, and other threats to life or property.)

GAME Act of 2026

Major social media and digital advertising platforms would be banned from showing targeted ads for sports gambling to anyone under 18, protecting young people from marketing that encourages them to gamble. The law would apply to companies that collect personal data to customize ads, meaning platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube would need to stop directing sports betting promotions to minors based on their browsing habits or interests. Violations could result in penalties enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.

Stop the Scroll Act

This bill would regulate how social media platforms and websites use algorithms to keep users scrolling and engaged, likely by requiring companies to disclose how their recommendation systems work and potentially limiting features designed to be addictive. The legislation aims to protect users—especially young people—from spending excessive time on these platforms by making it harder for companies to use psychological tactics to maximize screen time. Social media companies and tech platforms would need to comply with new transparency and design requirements.

A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Air Force Major Ariana G. Savino, Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, Air Force Captain Seth R. Koval, Air Force Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Air Force Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.

This resolution honors six Air Force service members for their service and sacrifice to the country. The Senate unanimously approved the resolution to recognize these officers and enlisted personnel for their contributions to the military and national defense.

Child Care Workforce Act

This bill would improve pay, benefits, and working conditions for child care workers by providing federal funding and support to help states increase wages and offer better benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. The goal is to address the shortage of child care workers and make it easier for families to find affordable, quality care for their children. Child care centers, workers, and families with young children would be the main groups affected.

GUARD Act

The GUARD Act would strengthen law enforcement's ability to respond to and prevent crime by establishing new protocols and resources for police departments and federal agencies. The bill likely aims to improve coordination between local and federal law enforcement, enhance training programs, or provide funding for crime prevention initiatives that affect both officers and communities they serve.

Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2026

This bill would give the federal government stronger tools to identify and punish foreign countries and companies that engage in unfair trade practices, such as stealing intellectual property, dumping cheap goods on the U.S. market, or breaking trade agreements. The law would likely increase penalties and speed up investigations into these violations, affecting American workers and businesses that compete against unfair foreign competition. It could also expand the government's authority to impose tariffs or other trade restrictions on countries found to be cheating.

Improving Access to Small Business Information Act

This bill would make it easier for small business owners and entrepreneurs to find and access financial information and resources they need to start or grow their businesses. The legislation likely aims to improve how the government shares data about loans, grants, and other financing options so that small companies can more easily understand what help is available to them. By streamlining access to this information, the bill could help reduce barriers that prevent small business owners from finding the funding and support they need.

NIH IMPROVE Act

The bill aims to improve how the National Institutes of Health operates and conducts medical research, likely by updating funding processes, research priorities, or management practices. The changes would affect researchers, medical institutions, and patients who depend on NIH-funded discoveries for new treatments and cures. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate committee responsible for health policy.

Small Entity Update Act

This bill would likely update financial regulations that apply to small businesses and financial institutions, making it easier for them to comply with federal rules. The changes would probably reduce paperwork requirements or adjust reporting standards for smaller companies that don't have large compliance departments. Small business owners, community banks, and credit unions would be the main groups affected by these regulatory adjustments.

MOMS Act

The MOMS Act would likely address maternal health and support for mothers, though the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information. Based on its referral to the health committee, it probably aims to improve access to healthcare, pregnancy services, or financial assistance for mothers and pregnant women. The bill is currently under review and hasn't yet been debated or voted on by Congress.

Insurance Data Protection Act

Insurance Data Protection Act This bill limits the ability of federal entities to compel insurance companies to share information. Specifically, the bill eliminates the subpoena power of the Federal Insurance Office. Under current law, the office has the power to subpoena information from insurers to, among other purposes, identify issues that could contribute to a systemic crisis in the insurance industry or the U.S. financial system. The bill also eliminates the ability of the Office of Financial Research to subpoena insurance companies. When seeking to collect insurance company data under specified consumer protection laws, a financial regulator must obtain the data from other regulators or from publicly available sources if possible. Otherwise, the financial regulator may only collect this data directly from the insurance company if the regulator complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Child Care Availability and Affordability Act

This bill would likely use tax credits or deductions to help families afford child care and encourage the expansion of child care services across the country. It would reduce the out-of-pocket costs that working parents pay for child care by making it more affordable through the tax system, while potentially incentivizing businesses or organizations to open new child care facilities. The changes would primarily benefit working families with young children who struggle with high child care expenses.

Laken Riley Act

Laken Riley Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government if the decision or failure caused the state or its residents harm, including financial harm of more than $100. Specifically, the state government may sue the federal government over a decision to release a non-U.S. national from custody; failure to fulfill requirements relating to inspecting individuals seeking admission into the United States, including requirements related to asylum interviews; failure to fulfill a requirement to stop issuing visas to nationals of a country that unreasonably denies or delays acceptance of nationals of that country; violation of limitations on immigration parole, such as the requirement that parole be granted only on a case-by-case basis; or failure to detain an individual who has been ordered removed from the United States.