Johnny Olszewski, Jr.

To amend section 844 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to change the applicability of the amendments made by such section, and for other purposes.

This bill would modify rules about how certain military personnel are classified and treated under defense law, specifically changing which service members or situations the existing rules apply to. The exact changes would affect how the Department of Defense handles specific employment or service categories that were previously defined in the 2021 defense law. The bill is currently under review by the House Armed Services Committee.

Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act

The proposal would change rules for how the State Department can bring back retired career diplomats and foreign service officers for temporary assignments and then rehire them permanently if needed. This affects career foreign service employees who have left their positions and could potentially return to work, as well as the State Department's ability to fill staffing needs by recalling experienced professionals. The measure is currently under review by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026

The legislation would require federal agencies to improve how they oversee and report on small business certification programs, such as those for women-owned, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses. Small business owners seeking these certifications would benefit from clearer processes and more transparent information about how agencies award and manage these designations. The bill aims to reduce fraud and ensure that certification benefits actually reach the businesses they're intended to help.

STABLE DRC Act

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.

This proposal would change the Constitution to limit how long Supreme Court justices can serve, rather than allowing them to serve for life as they currently do. The specific term limits would need to be determined through the amendment process, but the goal is to ensure that no single justice holds power indefinitely and that presidents have more regular opportunities to appoint new justices. This would affect the Supreme Court's composition and potentially influence the types of legal decisions the Court makes over time.

Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership.

This resolution would officially designate April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to recognize and celebrate the work of county employees and the services they provide to their communities. The designation would help educate residents about the various programs and services their county governments offer, from public health to law enforcement to social services. This symbolic recognition highlights the important role county governments play as a bridge between state and local communities in delivering public services.

Foreign Service Age and Integration and Reform (FAIR) Act of 2026

The bill would likely reform how the U.S. Foreign Service operates, possibly by changing retirement age requirements, updating hiring and promotion practices, or modernizing how diplomats and embassy staff are managed. Based on its title, it appears aimed at making the Foreign Service more efficient and better integrated across different agencies and departments. The changes would affect career diplomats, embassy employees, and potentially how the U.S. conducts international relations.

Fast Track To and Through College Act

The proposal would create programs and pathways to help high school students earn college credits before graduation and move more quickly through college once enrolled, potentially reducing the time and cost of earning a degree. Students would benefit from opportunities to take college-level courses while still in high school and have those credits count toward their college degrees. The changes would affect high schools, colleges, and students seeking more affordable and efficient routes to completing their education.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the pardon power of the President.

This proposal would change the Constitution to restrict the President's ability to pardon people convicted of crimes, likely by requiring approval from Congress or another body before certain pardons take effect. The amendment would affect how presidents can use one of their most powerful executive powers, potentially preventing them from pardoning allies, family members, or themselves without additional oversight. The change would need approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, plus ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become law.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Director of the Bureau of the Census to conduct a study and submit a report about how Federal agencies identify and record cases of housing loss in the United States, and for other purposes.

The federal government would study how different agencies track and record when people lose their homes, then report back to Congress with their findings. This would help identify gaps in how housing loss data is collected across the country, making it easier for policymakers to understand the full scope of homelessness and housing instability affecting Americans.