Legislation

The Modernize SSI Stipends Act aims to increase the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for institutionalized individuals and couples receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This bill doubles the current allowance amounts and mandates that these new figures will be subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments. Furthermore, it requires states to pass these increased amounts through to recipients who also receive state supplementary payments.

The Pensions for All Act aims to expand retirement security by providing federal grants to help states establish retirement programs for private-sector workers without workplace plans. It also mandates that employers either offer a comparable retirement plan or enroll employees in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Furthermore, the bill establishes tax credits for small employers and self-employed individuals contributing to these plans, alongside penalties for non-compliance.

The Local Infrastructure Tax Cuts Act modifies the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction limit for individuals starting in 2027, basing the maximum deduction on income level and filing status. The bill also creates a new federal deduction for certain local property taxes specifically levied to fund direct community infrastructure projects. These changes aim to adjust federal tax treatment for local levies and infrastructure funding.

This resolution establishes the rules for the House of Representatives to consider the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (H.R. 7744). It streamlines the process by waiving certain procedural objections and limiting debate time. The rules set the stage for a swift debate and vote on funding the Department of Homeland Security for the upcoming fiscal year.

This resolution formally declares that the Islamic Republic of Iran remains the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. It cites Iran's extensive financial and military support for groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, as well as its ongoing threat to the United States. The bill also highlights Iran's continued nuclear program activities and harboring of terrorist leaders.

The SHARKED Act of 2025 establishes a Shark Depredation Task Force to coordinate research and communication regarding sharks eating fish caught on fishing lines. This task force will identify research priorities, develop management strategies, and create educational materials to minimize these interactions. The bill also authorizes funding for projects aimed at understanding the causes and solutions for shark depredation.

The Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 establishes a new program to expedite mortgage processing for tribal members seeking to buy, build, or improve homes on trust land. It mandates strict, short deadlines for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to approve or deny mortgage applications, with automatic approval if deadlines are missed. The Act also creates a Realty Ombudsman position within the BIA to ensure compliance and resolve disputes related to these land transactions.

This resolution officially designates **March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day."** The day aims to recognize the essential role of speech and debate in developing vital 21st-century skills like communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. It encourages the entire nation to celebrate and promote the lifelong impact of this education.

This bill, the Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act, updates federal credit monitoring laws by establishing a consistent definition for service members. It replaces the term "active duty military consumer" with "armed forces member consumer" to cover all members of the armed forces, regardless of duty status. These changes will take effect one year after the Act is enacted.

The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act significantly updates existing law to expand online privacy protections for individuals aged 13 to 16. It broadens the definition of personal information collected online and imposes stricter requirements on operators regarding notice, verifiable consent, and data use for advertising. The bill also mandates studies on application oversight and the privacy risks associated with teens using financial technology products.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's recent rule regarding the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan. If enacted, this disapproval would nullify the submitted rule, preventing it from taking effect.

This bill amends the Long-Term Leasing Act to grant the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) the authority to enter into leases of up to 99 years for their reservation and trust lands. This change expands leasing options for these specific tribal lands.

The Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to issue a specific right-of-way for an emergency exit along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This requirement becomes mandatory only after the Secretary confirms that necessary environmental reviews and an analysis of alternatives have been completed. The act ensures a designated emergency egress route is established near Milepost 9.6, subject to specific reporting conditions.

This bill directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to study and report on administrative barriers to the timely review of broadband land use authorizations on public and national forest lands. The required report must detail identified roadblocks, potential regulatory revisions, and a staffing plan to speed up these crucial infrastructure reviews. The goal is to streamline the permitting process for deploying broadband communications facilities.

The Reinvest in Public Schools Act of 2026 makes certain bonds issued by state and local governments for public school construction and rehabilitation tax-exempt. This provision aims to lower borrowing costs for essential school facility projects. The Act specifically reinstates prior tax-exempt rules for these qualified school bonds.

The America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act updates guidelines for National Park and Federal Recreational Lands Passes at sites charging per vehicle. This bill ensures that when a pass is used for motorcycle entry, it covers the passholder and any passengers on that motorcycle, plus one additional accompanying motorcycle and its passengers.

The Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 modifies the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to increase the debt limits for filing certain bankruptcies. Specifically, it raises the maximum debt threshold for small business bankruptcy eligibility to \$7.5 million and increases the consumer debt limit for Chapter 13 filings to \$2.75 million. These changes apply to all bankruptcy cases filed on or after the date the Act is enacted.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a specific regulatory rule issued by the Department of the Treasury concerning capital requirements for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies. If enacted, this resolution would nullify the Treasury's modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards and Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity requirements. Essentially, it aims to prevent the recently published banking regulation from taking legal effect.

The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of the Interior to create and maintain a single, unified list of designated critical minerals and materials. This list must incorporate existing designations from both the Department of the Interior and the Department of Energy. Federal agencies must use the most current version of this unified list when administering relevant programs.

This bill expands the leasing authority for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. It allows the tribe to lease its trust lands for up to 99 years not only to the U.S. or the State of Washington, but also to any other federally recognized Indian tribe.