On May 19, 2026, the President Trump signed the EO Restoring Integrity to America’s Financial System which focuses on the "non-work authorized population" and the risk they pose to US Financial Insstitutions:
Section 1 - It has been the policy of the US to adopt tailored measures to safeguard our financial system from illicit use as well as to promote safe and sound lending and other practices by financial institutions. It is the duty of financial institutions to be aware of inadmissible and removable alien populations and their impact on the US financial system.
Section 2 - Defines Federal Functional Financial Regulator to mean Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the National Credit Union Administration.
Section 3 - Tasks the Secretary of the Treasury to issue formal Advisory to financial institutions within 60 days of this EO, describing specific red flags associated with suspicious activity in the following categories: 1) payroll tax evasion including failure to withhold or remit Federal taxes for non-work authorized individuals; 2) use of foreign-identify documents designed to obfuscate the identity of the ultimate beneficiary; 3) unregistered money services businesses intended to bypass Bank Secrecy Act reporting; 4) structuring and microstructuring (repetitive sub-threshold cash withdrawals or deposits); 5) patterns indicating labor trafficking or forced labor; 6) use of individual taxpayer identification numbers (instead of Social Security number or valid work-authorized visa) to open accounts where applicant lacks verified lawful immigration status. Tasks the Secretary of the Treasury to propose changes to applicable implementing regulations of the Bank Secrecy Act within 60 days that insure: 1) institutions collect and verify sufficient customer identity to assess risks; and 2) institutions maintain authority to obtain additional info including whether the account holder possesses lawful immigration status. Tasks the Secretary of the Treasury to consider changes to the Bank Secrecy Act to strengthen risk-based customer ID program requirements for covered financial institutions within 180 days.
Section 4 - tasks the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to consider clarifying that potential deportation and loss of wages are factors that could adversely affect a non-work authorized borrower's ability to repay and that lenders consider such factors as part of their underwriting determination. Within 60 days of this EO, each Federal functional financial regulator shall issue guidance regarding the management of the potential credit risks posed by the non-work authorized population.
The accompanying Fact Sheet President Donald J. Trump Restores Integrity to America’s Financial System explains the EO secures our financial system from illicit activity, strengthens customer ID requirements, and addresses credit risks from non-work authorized illegal aliens. It also restores banking integrity by cracking down on illicit activity and ending extension of credit to high-risk borrowers. Finally, this EO makes the US the financial innovation capital of the world and insures financial institutions do not deny or restrict their services based on political beliefs, religious affiliations, or lawful business activity.
Section 1 - identifies a need for the Federal Government to update regulations to allow integration of digital assets and innovative technology in financial services and payment systems by removing overly burdensome and fragmented regulations and supervisory practices blocking these types of financial services.
Section 2 - Defines FinTech (Financial Technology) firms, banks, credit unions, financial products and services, and Federal financial regulators.
Section 3 - Tasks the head of each Federal financial regulator to conduct a review of existing regulations, practices, and processes identifying those that need to be updated to facilitate innovation and competition within 90 days of this EO. Within 180 days, take steps as identified to encourage FinTech innovation.
Section 4 - Tasks the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the framework governing access to Reserve Bank payment accounts and services by uninsured depository institutions and non-bank financial companies. Then, within 120 days the FRB is requested to submit a report to the President with findings, options, and recommendations.
On May 19, 2026, the President Trump signed the Proclamation To Implement Certain Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and for Other Purposes extending duty-free treatment to beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries identified by the President through December 31, 2026. This proclamation reinstates the Government of Gabon as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country based on the steps they have taken to meet eligibility requirements. Duty-free treatment is also extended to Haiti through December 31, 2026.
On May 19, 2026, the White House published the Presidential Message on World Trade Week stating that the US has now built the most powerful economy. This World Trade Week, the US renews its commitment to expand US prosperity through strong trade policies that put America First. Last year, President Trump issued a Proclamation for World Trade week (discussed in my May 25, 2025 ANP Article). This year President Trump writes in his message:
Together, we are proving to the world that the strength of America’s trade economy is back—and we are once again safeguarding our success, reasserting our economic independence, and putting the interests of the American people first. America will continue to lead this new era of fair competition, innovation, and prosperity for our Republic for centuries to come.
On May 19, 2026, the White House published the release Decline Is a Choice: President Trump Restores Pride and Beauty to America’s Capital recognizing that the US capital has been allowed to be marred by crime, graffiti, and crumbling infrastructure. President Trump is showing that this decline was a choice made by the previous administrations. He has worked tirelessly to restore the White House while adding much needed infrastructure. He slashed the "fix the Reflecting Pool" costs (both time and money) and the restored Reflecting Pool will be open in time for July 4, 2026. Now he has set his eyes on the cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park. President Trump is rekindling national pride in DC, the city that represents the United States Republic. As a nation, President Trump says we will not settle for inferiority in the city that embodies our republic. Making America Great Again includes our capital being beautiful and safe; worthy of representing the greatest nation on Earth. The Meridian Hill Park is just one part of the dozens of projects underway as we approach our nation's 250th anniversary. The release concludes:
Decline is a choice. President Trump is choosing action, beauty, strength, and pride.
On May 19, 2026, the Office of the First Lady published the statement First Lady Melania Trump: America’s Tradition Fosters Unity at the 2026 Congressional Picnic where she celebrated the House passing the Fostering The Future Act. Mrs. Trump's full remarks:
I have breaking news: today, the House passed the Fostering the Future Act! Thank you, Chairman Smith, Chairman LaHood, Ranking Member Davis and the House of Representatives for voting unanimously to lift America’s foster children above partisan politics. Senators, we have momentum. Now it’s your turn to bring the Fostering the Future Act across the finish line. Let’s support our next generation and swiftly get this to the President for his signature.
The White House Congressional Picnic has been a cherished American tradition for a great part of our nation’s two-hundred-and-fifty-year history. Beyond politics, it provides an important social ritual where our nation’s leaders share a moment of light-heartedness as we transition into the warm summer months. This evening’s beautiful setting brings families from both sides of the political aisle together to enjoy Americana—the Marine Band’s wonderful music, great food, and some friendly gaming competition. This great American social tradition reminds us that some fun and laughter with our families can bring unity, especially when our children and loved ones are by our side.
I have seen firsthand how much can be accomplished when Republicans and Democrats come together with a shared purpose, particularly for the betterment of our children. We experienced great bipartisan success with the TAKE IT DOWN Act. I saw the spirit of American unity shine once again during my recent engagement with the House Ways and Means Committee as we began to shape legislation to protect America’s foster care community.
Young Americans deserve every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed, and I believe we will continue making meaningful progress on their behalf. Make the most of this evening so that we can be impactful together, with greater alignment, in the future. And now, please welcome the President Donald J. Trump.
Well, both chambers of Congress were in session May 19, 2026.
Do you think they addressed the SAVE America Act? Nope.
Do you think members of Congress who are up for reelection in November (and are subject to a state primary before then) are learning anything by the vote results so far? Nope. They don't seem to be able to correlate their absolute failure to not only protect the votes of US Citizens but pass those actions We The People elected President Trump to accomplish with the fact that those same Citizens are primarying them out of office.
What are the chances that come Thursday, May 21, 2026, both chambers of Congress will give themselves either a 4-day weekend, adding this Friday, May 22, 2026 to the Monday Memorial Day holiday? Don't they deserve the extra time off? They've been working hard to avoid all the legislation We The People want passed.
The SENATE convened on May 19, 2026 at 10am and adjourned at 7:03pm. Next meeting is 10am on May 20, 2026. The Senate held 4 votes:
On the Cloture Motion for PN851-1 - Sheria Akins Clarke - The Judiciary — 57 to 38 with 5 Senators not voting - passed. Bill now moves to confirmation vote.
On the Nomination for PN851-1 - Sheria Akins Clarke - The Judiciary — 52 to 38 with 10 Senators not voting - Confirmed.
On the Cloture Motion for PN851-6 - Evan Rikhye - The Judiciary — 50 to 47 with 3 Senators not voting - passed. Bill now moves to confirmation vote.
On the Motion to Discharge for SJR185 - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. — 50 to 47 with 3 Senators not voting - passed. The bill is now dead.
The HOUSE convened on May 19, 2026 at noon and adjourned at 6:27pm. Next meeting is 11am on May 20, 2026. The House discussed the following 15 bills; however, no votes are available on the House website.
HR1299EAGLES Act of 2025 reauthorizes the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) within the U.S. Secret Service
HR1352To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
HR199325th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
HR2252North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2026
HR2954Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
HR3482Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act - is going digital within 2 years.
HR3726Fisher House Availability Act of 2026 - Fisher Houses are where the VA furnishes no-cost lodging to veterans and other eligible individuals when receiving treatment or accompanying an individual receiving treatment
HR4544American Access to Banking Act - streamlines application process for new financial institutions
HR4684Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2026 - directs the Forest Service to issue a special use permit so the flag may continue to be raised seasonally each year
HR6506Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act - suspends the period of time allowed for claiming a federal tax refund (limitations period) during collection due process (CDP) proceedings, prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from applying tax overpayments to a tax liability that is disputed in such proceedings, and expands the Tax Court’s jurisdiction
HR7432Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act - expands states' permissible uses of federal funds under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee program) to include supportive housing services
S2393Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act - authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project in St. Louis, Missouri, during FY2026
S4530A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police - increase the mandatory retirement age for a member of the Capitol Police to up to age 62
This bill expands the boundaries of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area in Clark County, Nevada, and grants rights-of-way through the conservation area and other land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the construction of a water transmission pipeline and related facilities.
Specifically, the bill requires the BLM to grant certain rights-of-way to the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) for the purposes of (1) performing geotechnical investigations within the rights-of-way, and (2) constructing and operating a water pipeline and related facilities.
Rights-of-way may not be located through or under areas designated as wilderness, and construction of the pipeline may not permanently adversely affect surface resources within the conservation area. The BLM may place other reasonable terms and conditions on the issuance of rights-of-way as necessary to protect the conservation area’s resources.
In tunneling the water pipeline, SNWA may excavate and dispose of sand, gravel, minerals, and other materials as needed. The BLM must enter into a memorandum of understanding with SNWA to identify federal land on which SNWA may dispose of such materials.
The bill also adds approximately 9,290 acres of land to the conservation area. This expansion of the conservation area is subject to valid existing rights (e.g., utility transmission rights), must not preclude authorized activities within existing rights-of-way or corridors, and must not preclude the BLM from authorizing new utility rights-of-way.
This bill modifies the limit on the amount of financing available to a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) from the Small Business Administration (SBA). It also expands the definition of private capital with respect to SBICs.
Specifically, the bill reduces the maximum outstanding financing available to an SBIC from 300% to 200% of the SBIC's private capital. The bill increases from $350 million to $450 million the maximum financing available to two or more commonly controlled SBICs that make quarterly or semiannual interest payments.
The bill also expands the amounts that may be excluded from the calculation of the financing limit to include the amounts an SBIC invests in (1) rural areas, (2) certain technology categories, or (3) small manufacturers. The bill revises the cap on such excluded amounts to the lesser of $125 million or the aggregate of 50% of the private capital of the SBIC.
Additionally, the bill expands what is considered the private capital of an SBIC to include funds obtained from the business revenue of additional government-sponsored corporations and funds invested by the trust or endowment of a college or university.
HR2815 - Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025 was introduced by Nicholas Begich (R-AK-AtLarge) on April 10, 2025. The bill has no cosponsors. This bill is summarized as follows:
This bill waives a statutory core township selection requirement for the Cape Fox Corporation and allows Cape Fox to receive other lands to fulfill its remaining land entitlement. Cape Fox is an Alaska Native village corporation for the Alaska Native village of Saxman, Alaska.
Specifically, the bill states that Cape Fox shall not be required to receive its previously selected land of approximately 185 acres located within the township in which the Alaska Native village of Saxman, Alaska, is located. Instead, the bill allows Cape Fox to receive land outside of Cape Fox's current exterior selection boundary upon written notice of the new selection to the Department of the Interior.
In particular, if Cape Fox submits written notice of its selection of approximately 180 acres of surface land within the Tongass National Forest in Alaska to Interior within 90 days of the bill's enactment, then Interior must convey the federal land to Cape Fox. Upon conveyance of the surface estate of the federal land to Cape Fox, Interior must convey the subsurface estate of the federal land to Sealaska Corporation (the Alaska Native regional corporation representing southeastern Alaska).
The first committee was established in 1764 in Boston to oppose the Currency Act as well as reforms the British customs service imposed. In 1765, when the Stamp Act was enacted, the Province of New York created it's committee and urged patriots to resist the new taxes. Once the crisis was over, the committee disbanded.
Together, these committees formed a great network for the Patriots to share information on British actions and movements, turning individual actions into coordinated action making revolution possible. These committees enabled the planning it took to convene the First Continental Congress in September 1774 (discussed in my May 8, 2026 ANP Article).
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