Elissa Slotkin

Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026

This bill would establish rules for prediction markets—platforms where people bet money on the outcomes of future events like elections or policy decisions—to prevent government officials and their staff from using insider information to place bets. The legislation aims to protect the integrity of both government decision-making and these financial markets by restricting who can participate and requiring transparency about trades made by public officials.

AI Guardrails Act of 2026

This bill would establish safety rules and oversight requirements for artificial intelligence systems used by the military and defense agencies to ensure they operate reliably and don't cause unintended harm. It likely aims to prevent AI from making dangerous decisions on its own in weapons systems or military operations without proper human control and review. The bill would affect how the Department of Defense develops, tests, and deploys AI technology across armed forces operations.

Paving the Way for American Industry Act

This bill likely aims to streamline federal regulations and government processes to make it easier for American businesses to operate and grow. Based on its referral to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, it probably focuses on reducing bureaucratic barriers that companies face when dealing with federal agencies. The bill would affect businesses of all sizes by potentially speeding up permitting, licensing, or approval processes.

Make Congress Drive Union Made Act

This bill would require members of Congress and federal employees to use vehicles made by union workers when traveling on official business. The measure aims to support American union manufacturing and ensure that federal spending goes toward products made by workers with union protections and higher labor standards.

National Housing Emergency Act of 2026

This bill would declare a national housing emergency and likely authorize federal funding and programs to address the shortage of affordable housing across the country. It would probably affect renters, homebuyers, construction companies, and local governments by providing tools like grants, loans, or regulatory changes to increase housing supply and make housing more affordable. The specific measures would depend on what Congress includes as the bill moves through the committee process.

Fairness for Fruits and Vegetables Act of 2025

This bill would likely change how fruits and vegetables are regulated or treated under federal agriculture and food programs, though the specific changes aren't yet clear from the title alone. Based on its focus, it probably aims to address fairness issues in how these crops are handled compared to other agricultural products—whether that means adjusting subsidies, labeling rules, trade practices, or how they're classified in food assistance programs. Farmers who grow produce, grocery stores that sell it, and consumers who buy it could all be affected depending on what specific fairness measures the bill includes.

Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025

The legislation would establish new programs to help detect and prevent cancer in federal firefighters, who face elevated health risks from exposure to hazardous materials on the job. It would likely fund screening initiatives, research into cancer causes among firefighters, and preventive health measures for this workforce. The bill aims to protect firefighters' long-term health and ensure they receive proper medical monitoring and care related to occupational cancer risks.

Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act

The government would be required to review the national security risks of connected vehicles—cars and trucks that communicate with each other or external systems—before they become widespread on American roads. This review would examine whether foreign countries or bad actors could hack into these vehicles to cause harm, and would give federal agencies the power to block or restrict vehicle technology that poses security threats. The measure affects automakers, technology companies, and ultimately drivers who use connected vehicle features.