John R. Moolenaar

To amend title VIII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 to alter the definitions of "prohibited technology" and "notifiable technology", and for other purposes.

The proposal would change how the government defines which foreign investments in sensitive U.S. technologies require government review and approval, potentially expanding or narrowing the types of deals that need to be reported to federal authorities. This affects companies in tech, defense, and other industries that might receive investment from foreign sources, as well as foreign investors looking to fund American businesses. The changes would give the government clearer rules about which technology transfers and foreign ownership stakes pose national security concerns.

To prohibit certain federally funded research collaborations with certain foreign entities, and for other purposes.

The legislation would restrict U.S. researchers and institutions that receive federal funding from collaborating with certain foreign entities and countries on research projects. This would affect universities, national laboratories, and private research organizations that depend on federal grants, potentially limiting their international partnerships and scientific exchanges. The bill aims to protect sensitive research and national security interests while potentially affecting the pace and scope of global scientific cooperation.

Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

The government would ban the import and sale of connected vehicles (cars that communicate with networks) and their software or hardware if they come from countries considered foreign adversaries, such as China. This would prevent American consumers from buying these vehicles and stop companies from selling them here, though it's unclear exactly which countries would be classified as adversaries. The ban aims to protect national security by keeping potentially vulnerable technology out of American cars.

Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act

The government would gain stronger powers to review and block foreign purchases of land in the United States, especially near military bases, power plants, and other sensitive locations that could affect national security. The bill would expand what counts as a "sensitive site" and give the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States more authority to stop purchases by companies or individuals from countries considered adversaries. This would help protect American food production and critical infrastructure from foreign control.

Community Multi-Share Coverage Program Act of 2026

The federal government would provide grants to local organizations to help small business workers and their employers get health insurance coverage, while also connecting them with services that address broader life challenges like housing, food, and transportation that affect their health and ability to work. These community-based programs would aim to improve workers' health outcomes, help them stay employed, and build long-term financial stability. The bill is currently being reviewed by two House committees to determine which parts fall under their jurisdiction.

Keeping China Off the Rails Act

The legislation would restrict Chinese companies and investors from owning or controlling railroad infrastructure and operations in the United States, citing national security concerns. This would affect freight and passenger rail companies, preventing Chinese entities from acquiring stakes in or managing rail networks, while potentially requiring existing Chinese investments in U.S. railroads to be divested.

SCALE Act

The government would create a yearly process to decide which countries can buy advanced computer chips from American companies, with the Commerce Department and intelligence officials working together to set these restrictions. This would give the U.S. more control over selling sensitive semiconductor technology to other nations, particularly those that might be security concerns. The policy would affect chip manufacturers and technology companies that export these products internationally.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week".

This resolution supports the designation of National School Choice Week.

Commemorating the 78th birthday of Jimmy Lai on December 8, 2025, as "Jimmy Lai Day", for his role in advocating for free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong, and calling on the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong authorities to release Jimmy Lai and all other Hong Kong prodemocracy advocates from prison.

Congress would officially recognize December 8, 2025, as "Jimmy Lai Day" to honor the Hong Kong media mogul and democracy advocate on his 78th birthday, while calling on Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to release him and other pro-democracy prisoners. The measure expresses support for press freedom and religious liberty in Hong Kong, where Lai has been imprisoned for his activism and journalism. This is a symbolic gesture rather than a law that would directly change policy or have legal force.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week".

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Chemistry Week. The resolution also recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to encourage youth, including from underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in these fields.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".

This resolution asks Congress to officially recognize the week of September 11-17, 2025, as "Patriot Week" to honor the memory of those affected by the September 11 attacks and to celebrate American patriotism. The designation is largely symbolic and does not create any new laws or programs, but encourages Americans to reflect on the significance of that date and the values of the nation. It affects no specific groups directly but serves as a statement of national remembrance and unity.

LOCOMOTIVES Act

The LOCOMOTIVES Act would establish new environmental standards for locomotive engines to reduce air pollution and emissions from trains used in freight and passenger transportation. The rules would likely require railroad companies to upgrade or replace older, dirtier engines with cleaner technology over a set timeline. This would affect railroads, shipping companies that rely on rail transport, and communities near rail lines that currently experience air quality problems from locomotive exhaust.

Defense of Conscience in Health Care Act

Defense of Conscience in Health Care Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue a final rule on protecting statutory conscience rights in health care that is identical or equivalent to the rule titled Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care; Delegations of Authority , which was scheduled to take effect on July 22, 2019, but was vacated by courts. Federal law generally prohibits discrimination based on conscience or religious beliefs with respect to federally funded health care programs, including prohibiting recipients of certain federal funding from requiring health care providers to take actions that they find religiously or morally objectionable (e.g., providing referrals for abortions). In 2019, HHS issued a final rule revising the applicable regulations, including imposing certification and cooperation requirements, as well as establishing additional enforcement provisions and penalties. However, this rule was later vacated by federal courts and never took effect. In 2024, HHS issued another final rule that generally applied a pre-2019 enforcement framework while also maintaining certain aspects of the 2019 rule (e.g., specifically designating HHS' Office for Civil Rights as the entity with the authority to handle relevant complaints). The bill requires HHS to reinstate the 2019 rule in its entirety.

PARSA

Without access to the full bill text, PARSA appears to be legislation related to labor and employment matters that has been sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. Based on the acronym and subject matter, it likely addresses worker protections, employment standards, or workplace rights, though the specific provisions would need to be examined to determine exactly which workers or employers are affected and what changes it would make to current law.

NO GOTION Act

No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers’ Income to Oppressive Nations Act or the NO GOTION Act This bill prohibits an entity that is created in, organized in, or controlled (in the aggregate) by China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea, or an entity controlled (in the aggregate) by one or more of such entities, from claiming multiple energy-related federal tax credits and incentives. Specifically, the bill prohibits such entities from claiming the federal tax credits for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, second-generation biofuel, biodiesel fuel, sustainable aviation fuel, renewable electricity production, carbon sequestration, zero-emission nuclear power production, clean hydrogen production, clean commercial vehicles, advanced manufacturing production, clean electricity production, clean fuel production, investments in energy property, advanced energy projects, clean electricity investment, biodiesel mixtures, alternative fuel, and alternative fuel mixtures. Further, such entities are prohibited from claiming the federal tax deduction for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings. Finally, such entities are not entitled to a credit or refund of federal excise taxes paid on biodiesel, alternative fuel, or sustainable aviation fuel mixtures produced by the entities.