Maxwell Frost

SAFE through Medicare Act

Medicare would cover home safety and resilience services for seniors, such as modifications to prevent falls, improve accessibility, or help homes withstand extreme weather, if a doctor determines they are medically necessary. This would help older adults stay safely in their homes longer while potentially reducing hospital visits and emergency care costs. The coverage would apply to Medicare beneficiaries who qualify based on medical need.

No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026

The legislation would establish federal protections against unlawful detention and confinement, setting standards for how law enforcement and other authorities can hold individuals in custody. It would apply to people arrested or detained by federal, state, and local agencies, ensuring they receive proper legal procedures and protections during their captivity. The bill aims to prevent illegal or prolonged detention by requiring authorities to follow specific rules about how long someone can be held and what rights they must be given.

Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026

The federal government would be required to identify and phase out outdated computer systems and technology infrastructure that costs money to maintain but no longer serves essential functions. This would help reduce wasteful spending on legacy IT systems across federal agencies while allowing them to invest in newer, more efficient technology. The changes would primarily affect federal employees and agencies that rely on these older systems, potentially improving government efficiency and saving taxpayer money.

Post-Disaster Protection Act

The legislation would establish protections and assistance programs for people and communities affected by major disasters, helping them recover housing, infrastructure, and basic services more quickly. It would likely expand federal emergency management resources and streamline the process for getting disaster aid to affected residents, businesses, and local governments. The bill would impact disaster survivors, state and local emergency officials, and communities dealing with hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and other major emergencies.

Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2026

The bill would create youth advisory councils that give young people a formal way to share their views on environmental issues with five major federal agencies: the EPA, Interior Department, Energy Department, Agriculture Department, and Commerce Department. These councils would help ensure that environmental policies take into account how they affect young people and their communities. The proposal is currently being reviewed by three House committees that handle energy, natural resources, and agriculture issues.

Promoting Resident Ownership of Manufactured Home Communities Act

This bill would help residents of manufactured home communities (mobile home parks) buy and own their communities collectively instead of having them owned by outside companies or investors. The legislation likely aims to give residents more control over their living situations and protect them from rent increases or sudden closures by making it easier to secure financing and support for resident-owned cooperatives. This would primarily affect manufactured home residents and park owners, potentially shifting ownership models in the mobile home industry.

Fair Future Act

The Fair Future Act likely aims to address housing fairness and community development issues, though the specific details are unclear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the Judiciary Committee, it probably involves legal protections or regulations related to housing access, discrimination, or community investment. The bill would affect renters, homebuyers, housing providers, and potentially local communities seeking development resources.

Fight Book Bans Act

This bill would restrict schools and libraries from removing books from their shelves based on complaints from parents or community members, aiming to protect access to a wider range of reading materials for students. It would likely establish standards for how schools must handle challenges to books and could require them to keep disputed titles available even when some people object to their content. The legislation targets education institutions and affects students, teachers, librarians, and parents who disagree about which books should be available in schools.

Safer Rail Crossing Act of 2026

This bill would likely improve safety at railroad crossings where trains and vehicles or pedestrians meet, possibly by requiring better warning systems, gates, or lights at dangerous intersections. The changes would affect railroad companies, drivers, pedestrians, and communities near rail lines by making crossings easier to see and navigate safely. The goal is to reduce accidents and deaths at these crossing points.

Merchant Codes Can Save Lives Act

This bill would require credit card companies to create separate merchant codes for gun and ammunition sellers, similar to how they already have codes for gas stations or grocery stores. The goal is to help law enforcement and financial institutions track suspicious purchasing patterns that might indicate illegal gun trafficking or mass violence planning. The change would affect credit card processors, gun retailers, and potentially law enforcement agencies that monitor financial transactions.

End Junk Fees for Renters Act

This bill would prohibit landlords from charging renters hidden or unnecessary fees beyond rent, such as application fees, processing fees, or other charges that don't reflect actual costs. The law would require landlords to disclose all fees upfront and limit what they can charge for things like credit checks or lease applications, protecting renters from unexpected expenses when signing a lease or applying for housing.

Safe Air on Airplanes Act

This bill would establish new air quality and ventilation standards for commercial aircraft to protect passengers and crew members from airborne diseases and pollutants during flights. The legislation likely requires airlines to upgrade cabin air filtration systems, increase air exchange rates, or implement other safety measures to improve the air quality inside planes. The bill affects airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and the millions of Americans who fly regularly.

Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment Act of 2025

The legislation would establish new rules and oversight requirements for how immigration authorities detain people, aiming to prevent what supporters view as unlawful or abusive detention practices. It would affect immigrants in custody, detention facilities, and immigration enforcement agencies by potentially requiring stricter procedures, better conditions, and increased accountability for how detainees are treated. The bill is currently being reviewed by a House subcommittee focused on border security matters.

Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025

This bill would create a new federal office dedicated to researching and coordinating efforts to reduce gun violence across the country. The office would work with law enforcement agencies, public health officials, and communities to develop strategies for preventing shootings and other gun-related crimes. It would affect how federal resources are organized to address gun violence, though the specific powers and funding of this office would depend on the bill's detailed provisions.