Legislation

The Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act establishes a new FEMA grant program to help communities develop plans and fund projects that reduce wildfire risk. Grants will support activities like public outreach, infrastructure hardening, and creating defensible space around homes. The bill also mandates studies and reports on federal wildfire programs, insurance incentives, and radio communication interoperability for fire management.

The Trade Transparency Unit Strategy Act mandates the development of a strategy to expand the use of Trade Transparency Units for sharing trade and financial data to combat international money laundering. This strategy must be submitted by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with other key departments, within 180 days of enactment. The bill also requires an independent assessment of this strategy by the Comptroller General.

The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2026 ensures that Medicare beneficiaries will have coverage for genetic counseling services starting January 1, 2027. This legislation establishes clear definitions for qualified genetic counselors and mandates that these providers accept Medicare's approved amount as full payment. The bill sets a specific payment rate for these covered services, calculated as 80% of the lesser of the actual charge or 85% of the applicable physician fee schedule amount.

The No Funding for Foreign Agents Act prohibits the U.S. federal government from providing any direct or indirect financial assistance to entities controlled by agents of specified "covered foreign principals." This restriction targets entities acting for or under the direction of governments or political parties from a list of designated nations. The bill clearly defines who qualifies as an agent and what constitutes financial assistance, while including specific exceptions for certain existing foreign assistance programs.

This bill establishes a grant program, administered by the Secretary of Agriculture through a selected non-governmental organization, to help agricultural producers and schools retrofit tractors with approved rollover protection structures. Grants will generally cover 70% of the total cost for purchasing, transporting, and installing these safety devices. The program is authorized to receive funding from fiscal year 2027 through 2031.

This act prohibits the use of any federal funds to pay legal settlements to individuals convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. This ban specifically applies to settlements covering alleged harm suffered by the individual during the events or during their subsequent prosecution.

The "No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act" prohibits the use of any federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. This includes blocking payments from the Judgment Fund or any victim compensation fund. Furthermore, the bill prevents the U.S. Treasury from refunding court-ordered restitution, fines, or special assessments paid by those convicted for their actions during the attack.

The Bycatch Reduction and Research Act of 2025 aims to significantly reduce the unintended capture of non-target species in federal fisheries. It mandates extensive new research on Alaska salmon life history and ecosystem factors affecting marine species. The bill also establishes partnerships to build a flume tank for gear testing and creates new funding mechanisms to assist the fishing industry in adopting bycatch-reducing technology. Finally, it streamlines processes for electronic monitoring and reporting to improve data integration for management.

This bill amends the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to introduce a new prerequisite for the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) when considering designating a nonbank financial company for stricter supervision. Before voting, the FSOC must first determine, in consultation with the company and its regulator, that alternative actions would be insufficient to address the potential threat to financial stability. This ensures that stricter supervision is only imposed after less intrusive options have been exhausted.

The Auto Theft Prevention Act establishes a new grant program within the Department of Justice to provide federal funding to states to combat rising auto theft. States receiving funds must distribute the majority to local law enforcement agencies for activities like hiring dedicated personnel and purchasing investigative equipment. This legislation aims to supplement existing resources to help states and localities prevent, detect, and investigate vehicle theft and trafficking.

This comprehensive resolution establishes several new federal programs and policies, including a joint scholarship to train doctors for VA hospitals, grants to support nonprofit theaters, and protections for Native American seeds. It also includes provisions addressing AI impersonation of officials, mandates congressional oversight hearings, sets a code of conduct for the House, and directs specific appropriations and tax rule changes.

This resolution recognizes the severe threat that air pollution and extreme heat pose to maternal and infant health, particularly for Latina communities. It calls for the rapid and equitable development and deployment of interventions to address these unique environmental vulnerabilities. The House expresses the sense that policy changes must mitigate pollution sources and equip pregnant Latinas with tools to reduce exposure risks.

This bill disapproves an action taken by the D.C. Council regarding local tax conformity. Separately, it establishes the "American Opportunity Accounts Act," creating federally-funded savings accounts, or "Federal Baby Bonds," for every child born in the U.S. These accounts receive an initial deposit and annual supplemental deposits based on family income, intended for future use in education, homeownership, or retirement.

This Act establishes the Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act to provide financial assistance to eligible forest harvesting and hauling businesses. The program is triggered when the Secretary of Agriculture declares a market disruption based on specific criteria like facility closures or severe price drops. Eligible entities can receive initial and subsequent payments to cover operational expenses or market expansion, funded by duties collected on Canadian softwood lumber imports.

The Buying American Cotton Act of 2026 establishes the Domestic Cotton Consumption Credit to incentivize the use of U.S.-grown cotton in products sold domestically. This new business tax credit is calculated based on the volume of U.S. cotton used, the market price, and where the product was processed. The bill mandates digital tracing to verify the supply chain and offers significantly increased credit multipliers for products containing U.S.-made cotton yarn or fabric.

This resolution recommends that the House of Representatives find William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a duly issued subpoena. It further proposes imposing a daily fine of $\$5,000$ on each individual until they comply. The resolution directs the Speaker of the House to take necessary action to enforce the subpoena and this resolution.

The Stop SCAMS Act establishes a comprehensive, government-wide strategy to combat fraud and manipulation. It mandates key agencies like the FBI, CFPB, and FTC to standardize scam definitions, improve data collection, and report annually on scam complaints and financial losses. This legislation aims to better track the scope of scams and measure the effectiveness of federal anti-fraud training efforts.

This resolution asserts that advancing the rights of women and girls in Haiti is crucial for the nation's stability and successful transition from crisis. It condemns the widespread gender-based violence and the exclusion of women from leadership roles in the transitional government. The bill calls for urgent measures to center women's needs, ensure their representation in government, and prioritize funding for survivor services and accountability for violence.

The TRAIN Act establishes a formal subpoena process allowing copyright owners to obtain information from generative AI developers. This mechanism enables copyright holders to request records regarding the use of their specific copyrighted works in training AI models. The bill aims to provide transparency and a means for copyright owners to protect their rights against unauthorized use in AI development.

This bill directs the Clerk of the House to make a specific textual correction to H.R. 7147 during its engrossment. The correction modifies language within section 230(b) to specify applicability to the Department of Homeland Security. This change must also be reflected in the final version of H.R. 7148.