Emily Randall

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act This bill takes approximately 1,082.63 acres of specified lands in Washington into trust for the benefit of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. Land taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation. Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

This measure would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any ongoing military operations or hostilities involving Iran, unless Congress votes to approve continued military action. The directive invokes the War Powers Resolution, a law that limits the President's ability to commit armed forces without congressional approval. It would affect military personnel deployed in regions where they might engage with Iranian forces or Iranian-backed groups.

FERRIES Act

The FERRIES Act would provide federal funding and support for ferry systems across the country to help maintain and improve water-based transportation services that connect communities. This would affect ferry operators, commuters who rely on ferries to get to work or travel between islands and coastal areas, and local governments that run these services. The bill aims to keep ferry systems operational and modernized as an alternative transportation option.

Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026

This bill would allow Native American tribes to apply for federal funding through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program, which currently provides grants to communities near military bases for infrastructure projects like roads, water systems, and utilities. By expanding eligibility to tribal governments, the legislation aims to help Native American communities that host or are near military installations improve their local infrastructure and services.

Helping Our People Act of 2026

The bill aims to provide support and assistance to Native American communities and tribes, though the specific programs or funding it would establish are not detailed in the title alone. Based on its referral to the House Committee on Natural Resources, it likely addresses issues affecting Native Americans such as healthcare, education, economic development, or natural resource management on tribal lands. The measure would impact Native American tribes, their members, and potentially federal agencies that work with tribal governments.

Emergency Responder Protection Act

This bill would provide immigration protections or benefits to emergency responders such as firefighters, police officers, and paramedics, likely including provisions to help non-citizen emergency workers obtain legal status or remain in the country. The measure aims to recognize and retain emergency personnel who serve their communities while addressing immigration-related barriers they may face. It would primarily affect immigrant emergency responders and the agencies that employ them.

TERRA Act

The proposal would establish new protections and management frameworks for Native American tribal lands and natural resources. It aims to give tribes greater control over environmental decisions affecting their territories and strengthen their ability to enforce environmental laws on their own lands. The measure would affect Native American communities, federal agencies, and companies operating on or near tribal territories.

ANCHOR for Military Families Act

The bill aims to provide housing stability and support for military families by establishing or expanding programs to help service members and their dependents secure affordable housing near military bases. The legislation would likely address challenges military families face when relocating frequently due to deployments and base transfers, potentially through rental assistance, down payment help, or housing vouchers. This would affect active-duty service members, veterans, and their families who struggle with housing costs and availability in areas surrounding military installations.

Office of Management and Budget Inspector General Act

This bill would establish an independent Inspector General office within the Office of Management and Budget to investigate waste, fraud, and misconduct within that agency. The Inspector General would have the authority to audit OMB's operations, review how federal money is being spent, and report findings to Congress and the public. This change would create a new watchdog position to increase oversight and accountability of the office that manages the federal budget and coordinates government operations.