Blake D. Moore

Upward Mobility Act of 2026

Based on the bill's title and broad committee referrals, this legislation likely aims to create or expand programs that help people move up the economic ladder through education, job training, financial assistance, or business opportunities. The bill touches multiple policy areas including education, agriculture, energy, and financial services, suggesting it may coordinate efforts across different government programs to reduce barriers to economic advancement for lower and middle-income Americans. The specific details of which programs would be created or changed are not yet clear from the referral information available.

Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act

The proposal would expand a tax credit that currently helps manufacturers of semiconductors and solar panels by allowing more types of advanced manufacturing facilities to qualify and potentially increasing the credit amounts available. Companies that build or expand factories producing clean energy equipment, computer chips, and other advanced products could receive larger tax breaks to offset their investment costs. This would aim to encourage domestic manufacturing of these technologies and reduce reliance on foreign production.

Promoting Childhood Independence and Resilience Act of 2026

This bill would protect families from child welfare investigations when parents allow their children to engage in age-appropriate independent activities like walking to school or playing outside unsupervised. The legislation aims to clarify that letting kids develop independence and life skills should not automatically trigger child abuse or neglect concerns, affecting how social workers and child protective services respond to reports involving these normal childhood experiences.

GUARD Act

This proposal would require AI chatbots to verify users' ages before allowing access and to clearly disclose information about how they work and what they can do. The rules would protect children from potentially harmful AI interactions while giving users transparency about the technology they're using. Companies that develop or operate chatbots would need to comply with these requirements.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 South Tremont Street in Tremonton, Utah, as the "Sorensen-Estrada Post Office".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 South Tremont Street in Tremonton, Utah, as the "Sorensen-Estrada Post Office".

To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide information to certain persons (e.g., trademark or copyright owners) regarding suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. Under current law, if CBP suspects that merchandise is being imported in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws, it may request assistance from specified persons when determining whether the merchandise is imported in violation of these laws. To permit the party to conduct examination and testing, CBP must provide them with specified information that appears on the merchandise and its packaging and labels. This bill (1) expands the definition of person to allow CBP to request assistance from any other appropriate party with an interest in the imported merchandise, and (2) expands the scope of information that CBP is authorized to share with others to include information on and images of packing materials and containers. The bill allows CBP to request this assistance if it has a reasonable suspicion (currently, suspects) that the merchandise being imported is in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws. Additionally, CBP may provide a person with nonpublic information about the imported merchandise that was generated by an online marketplace or similar market platform, express consignment operator, freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale, importation, or facilitation of the merchandise into the United States and has been provided to, shared with, or obtained by CBP. CBP must provide the person with notification of the transmitted information.

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

The House of Representatives approved assignments of members to specific standing committees, which are the permanent groups that handle different areas of legislation like healthcare, defense, and taxes. These committee assignments determine which lawmakers will review and debate bills in their assigned areas before they go to the full House for a vote. The motion to reconsider the decision was rejected, making the committee assignments final.

To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.

This bill would ban companies from making and selling children's products that use artificial intelligence chatbots, such as AI-powered toys or devices designed to talk with kids. The law aims to protect children from potential harms associated with AI chatbots, though the specific concerns could include privacy issues, inappropriate content, or psychological effects of children interacting with AI systems. Parents and child safety advocates would likely support restrictions on AI technology in products marketed to minors.

SHARE Act

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The bill title "SHARE Act" is too vague without subject details, and no subjects are listed for this version. To provide a meaningful explanation of what this bill would do and who it affects, I would need additional information about its specific provisions or policy area.

Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026

This bill would protect religious organizations from discrimination in federal programs and tax treatment, ensuring they receive equal access to government funding and benefits available to similar non-religious groups. It likely addresses concerns that religious nonprofits, churches, and faith-based charities face barriers when applying for federal grants, contracts, or tax-exempt status compared to secular organizations doing similar work. The bill affects religious institutions, their employees, and potentially the federal agencies that distribute funding and oversee tax-exempt organizations.

Event Contract Enforcement Act

This bill would establish rules to make event contracts (like those for concerts, sports games, or conferences) easier to enforce when disputes arise between organizers, venues, and ticket sellers. It aims to clarify financial responsibilities and protect consumers and businesses involved in the event industry from contract violations. The legislation would likely affect event promoters, ticket vendors, venues, and attendees by creating clearer legal standards for handling contract disagreements.

Semi-Trailer Tax Parity Act

This bill would change how semi-trailers are taxed to create equal treatment between different types of commercial truck equipment. The legislation likely aims to address tax differences that currently favor or disadvantage certain trucking companies and equipment owners compared to others in the industry.

Fruit Heights Land Conveyance Act of 2025

This bill would transfer ownership of federal land in or near Fruit Heights, Utah to the local city or a private entity, removing it from federal control. The transfer would allow the land to be developed or used locally rather than managed as public land by the federal government. This type of legislation typically affects local communities seeking to develop property for housing, commercial use, or other local purposes.

No Foreign NIL Funds Act

This bill would restrict college athletes from receiving payments for their name, image, and likeness (NIL deals) from foreign sources or foreign-controlled entities. The measure aims to prevent foreign governments or companies from using payments to college athletes as a way to gain influence over American universities and student-athletes. It affects college sports programs, athletes, and the companies that sponsor them.

Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026

This bill would establish new rules and procedures for how Congress creates and manages the federal budget each year, likely including changes to how lawmakers debate spending priorities and make decisions about taxes and government programs. The legislation would affect federal agencies, taxpayers, and anyone who receives government benefits or services, as it would reshape the process Congress uses to decide where federal money goes. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine its specific requirements and implications.

MAPWaters Act of 2025

Modernizing Access to our Public Waters Act or the MAPWaters Act of 2025 or the MAPWaters Act of 2025 This bill directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to standardize and publish data relating to public's access to federal waterways for recreational use. Specifically, the Forest Service and Interior must jointly develop and adopt interagency standards for data collection and dissemination of geospatial data relating to public outdoor recreational access of federal waterways and federal fishing restrictions. The standards must ensure compatibility and interoperability among applicable federal databases with respect to collection and dissemination of such data. Within five years, the Forest Service and Interior must also digitize and make publicly available online certain geographic information system data about (1) federal waterway restrictions, (2) federal waterway access and navigation information, and (3) federal fishing restrictions. They must also update the data about waterway restrictions, waterway access, and navigation information at least twice per year. Data about fishing restrictions must be updated in real time as changes go into effect. Finally, the Forest Service and Interior must develop a process to allow members of the public to submit questions or comments regarding the data regarding waterway restrictions, waterway access, and navigation information.

University of Utah Research Park Act

This bill authorizes the University of Utah to develop a research park on federal land near Salt Lake City, allowing the university to lease the property for facilities that support scientific research and innovation. The arrangement would help attract private companies and research organizations to the area while generating revenue for the university and potentially creating jobs in the region. The bill has passed the House and is now being considered by the Senate.

Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act This bill requires the authorized monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients to be located within the Reserve (the great cross-axis of the National Mall, which generally extends from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial).

Health ACCESS Act

The bill aims to expand health insurance access and affordability for Americans, likely by modifying how health coverage is offered, priced, or subsidized across the country. The exact changes would affect individuals seeking insurance, employers who provide health benefits, and insurance companies operating in the health market. Since the bill has been referred to committees focused on energy, commerce, and taxes, it probably involves changes to how health insurance is regulated or how the government helps people pay for coverage.

BECCS Advancement Commission Act of 2025

The bill would establish a commission to study and advance bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), a technology that captures carbon dioxide from burning biomass or directly from the air and stores it underground to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The commission would likely include experts from energy, agriculture, and environmental fields who would research how to develop and deploy this technology more effectively across the United States. This affects energy companies, farmers who could supply biomass, and communities concerned with climate change and carbon emissions.

Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act

This bill would make it easier for patients to access new breakthrough medications and medical treatments by streamlining the approval process and reducing regulatory barriers at the FDA. The legislation aims to help patients with serious or life-threatening conditions get faster access to promising new drugs and devices that show potential to treat their diseases. The bill affects pharmaceutical companies, patients, healthcare providers, and the FDA's approval procedures.

Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act

This bill would reauthorize and likely expand funding for the Foundation for America's Public Lands, a nonprofit organization that helps manage and improve national parks, forests, and other federal lands. The funding would support projects like trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and visitor facilities on public lands across the country. The bill affects outdoor enthusiasts, conservation groups, and communities that depend on healthy public lands for recreation and tourism.

Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act

This bill would likely establish protections or regulations for the domestic production and supply of circuit boards and substrates, which are essential components used in electronics, computers, and telecommunications equipment. The measure appears aimed at strengthening American manufacturing capacity in these critical materials, possibly through tariffs, subsidies, or trade restrictions to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. The bill affects electronics manufacturers, technology companies, and potentially consumers who buy devices containing these components.

American Ownership and Resilience Act

American Ownership and Resilience Act This bill creates an investment facility to support the conversion of private businesses into employee-owned businesses. Specifically, the Department of Commerce must establish an investment facility that provides leverage to ownership investment companies (OICs) licensed by Commerce. Under the bill, OICs manage capital for the purpose of financing the sale of a private business to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) or eligible worker-owned cooperative, have the authority to borrow money and issue securities or other obligations to finance the sale, and have the full faith and credit of the United States to guarantee the payment of all such amounts. In a sale to an ESOP, an independent trustee must be appointed to obtain a fairness opinion on the investment from an independent financial advisor. New OICs may be mentored by other OICs through the Protégé OIC program established by the bill. The bill also establishes private capital requirements, third-party debt limitations, and enforcement provisions.

Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2025

The proposal would modify tax rules related to college housing and campus infrastructure projects, likely affecting how universities finance and develop student housing and campus facilities. It could change tax incentives or deductions available to colleges and universities for construction or renovation projects. Students, universities, and potentially investors in college housing developments would be impacted by any changes to these tax provisions.

HOPE Act of 2025

Without access to the specific provisions of this bill, the HOPE Act of 2025 appears to address tax policy, though the exact changes it would make are unclear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the House Ways and Means Committee, it likely proposes modifications to federal tax law that could affect individuals, businesses, or both. To understand the concrete impact on taxpayers and the economy, you would need to review the bill's detailed text and provisions.

STAR Act of 2025

Without access to the specific provisions of the STAR Act of 2025, this bill likely addresses changes to the federal tax system, though the exact nature of those changes cannot be determined from the title alone. Based on its referral to the House Ways and Means Committee, it would affect how individuals or businesses pay taxes, potentially impacting workers, employers, or specific industries depending on which tax provisions it modifies.