Legislation

The Medal of Sacrifice Act establishes a new national award, the Medal of Sacrifice, to honor law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty. This act creates a Presidential Commission to administer the award, advise on its design, and make final eligibility determinations, especially in cases involving prior findings of wrongdoing. The medal itself is a distinct silver and gold vermeil design featuring patriotic and heraldic elements.

The Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025 streamlines veteran support by eliminating certain counseling requirements and expanding vocational rehabilitation options to include non-degree flight training for disabled veterans. The bill also enhances outreach for rehabilitation services and mandates timely decisions on program extensions. Finally, it extends a current limit on certain pension payments.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 is a massive legislative package funding the entire federal government for the fiscal year. It allocates hundreds of billions of dollars across key areas including the Department of Defense, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and the Treasury. The bill funds military personnel, modernizes infrastructure, supports public health initiatives like medical research and disease prevention, and sets operational rules and restrictions for numerous federal agencies.

This bill amends federal law to establish specific qualifications for marriage and family therapists appointed to provide clinical supervision within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). It requires these supervisors to meet existing VHA standards while also being recognized or permitted by their state to provide clinical supervision. The goal is to ensure VHA clinical supervisors meet recognized state-level standards.

The Transportation Project Accountability Act of 2026 establishes new federal requirements for states regarding major transportation projects. It mandates that states publish annual public reports detailing covered projects, including performance scores and anticipated benefits. Furthermore, states must incorporate a review of project progress and cost-effectiveness into their planning processes.

The No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2026 establishes strict visa restrictions and inadmissibility to the United States for current and former officials, associates, and their family members from specified regimes in Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Bolivia. This legislation mandates the revocation of existing visas for those determined to be complicit in human rights violations or undermining democracy in those nations. The bill ensures these individuals are ineligible for any U.S. entry benefit, with a narrow exception for travel related to United Nations headquarters.

The PROTECT Military Families Act establishes a new parole program to allow certain close relatives of current and former U.S. service members to enter the United States. This parole is granted in one-year increments to spouses, widows/widowers, parents, or children of eligible military personnel. Denials of this parole are highly restricted and require joint written justification from the Secretaries of Homeland Security, Defense, and Veterans Affairs.

The Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2026 establishes a program to create at least 10 regional defense technology hubs across the U.S. These hubs will foster collaboration between universities, industry, and government to accelerate the development of critical defense technologies. The Secretary of Defense is authorized to provide funding and support to these consortia to enhance national security and strengthen the defense industrial base.

This resolution establishes the expedited procedures for the House to consider three specific legislative items. It sets the rules for voting on Senate amendments to a major 2026 appropriations bill. Additionally, it provides a fast-track process for the House to vote on disapproving a recent D.C. tax law and to consider a bill codifying executive orders related to domestic hardrock mineral resources.

The Stop Insider Trading Act restricts Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing new securities issued by publicly traded companies. It requires advance public disclosure for any sale of existing covered investments, with a mandatory 7-to-14-day notice period before the transaction. Violations result in significant financial penalties, including disgorgement of any net gains, payable by the Member personally.

The Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026 directs the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to establish a process for assessing the health effects of PFAS chemicals. This process involves contracting with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to develop clinical recommendations based on scientific evidence and community input. The bill mandates the ATSDR to issue and regularly update clinical guidance for healthcare providers based on these findings.

The SERVE Act, or Stop Executive Renaming for Vanity and Ego Act, prohibits naming any federal property after a sitting President. This legislation prevents the use of federal funds for such naming or renaming. Any existing federal property named after the sitting President upon enactment must revert to its original federally designated name.

The Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025 modernizes GI Bill benefits by establishing new timelines for repaying service members' educational contributions. It also updates rules for independent study programs, provides service members with options for managing coursework during active duty, and sets new notification requirements for VA compliance surveys and handbook updates. These provisions aim to improve educational support and administrative clarity for veterans and educational institutions.

The Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026 establishes a special base pay system for Bureau of Prisons correctional officers, increasing their base pay by 35 percent. This pay increase applies to officers whose duties primarily involve inmate custody and supervision, and also grants a 35 percent wage increase to certain lower-graded hourly employees involved in inmate contact. The new pay authority is set to terminate after five years unless a review by the Department of Justice Inspector General shows measurable progress in reducing the use of non-custodial staff for officer duties and excessive mandatory overtime.

The Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay a veteran's accrued pension to specific survivors (spouse, children, parents) or the veteran's estate if the award was made before death but payment occurred afterward. It also establishes a one-year deadline for other survivors to claim these unpaid benefits before they go to the estate. Finally, the bill makes a minor extension to the expiration date of certain existing pension payment limits.

This bill makes consolidated appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Fiscal Year 2026, funding critical operations across security, enforcement, preparedness, and research. It allocates significant resources to agencies like CBP, TSA, FEMA, and CISA while establishing strict oversight rules and reporting requirements for spending and new programs. The legislation also includes specific policy provisions affecting border operations, drug importation, and federal law enforcement training standards.

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital commodities like cryptocurrencies under the primary oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It mandates registration for exchanges and brokers, sets clear rules for custody and customer asset protection, and defines key terms within the digital asset space. The legislation aims to enhance consumer protection and reduce market uncertainty by bringing spot trading under federal regulation.

This bill amends federal law to relocate the National Woman's Relief Corps, a federally chartered organization. It officially changes the Corps' legal place of incorporation and domicile from the District of Columbia to Illinois. Furthermore, the legislation moves the organization's principal office to Murphysboro, Illinois, and updates the procedures for serving legal documents.

This Act requires the Secretary of State to annually determine whether Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) deserve their current privileges and immunities. If the Secretary finds they do not, the offices must terminate operations within 180 days, subject to Congressional review. Furthermore, the bill places new restrictions on U.S. government contracting with HKETOs and limits the promotion of Hong Kong as an autonomous entity if it lacks sufficient autonomy from China.

The NATO Unity Protection Act aims to safeguard the strength and cohesion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It permanently restricts the use of Department of Defense and Department of State funds for any U.S. action, such as occupation or blockade, against the sovereign territory of a NATO ally. These restrictions only lift if the action is authorized by the affected ally or the North Atlantic Council, or in cases of self-defense against an armed attack.