Legislation

This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until early 2029. TPS provides individuals from designated countries with the ability to temporarily live and work in the U.S. due to unsafe conditions in their home nation.

This comprehensive bill aims to strengthen food security, support domestic agriculture and the seafood industry, and advance research and forestry innovation. Key provisions expand access to healthy foods, create new loan programs for remote processors, enhance seafood labeling transparency, and invest in agricultural research. Furthermore, the legislation significantly bolsters Tribal self-determination by allowing tribes to contract for certain USDA functions and extends preference for Indian-owned businesses in USDA procurement.

The COMPASS Act aims to ensure educational continuity for children in military families who frequently relocate due to permanent change of station orders. It simplifies compliance with state compulsory education and homeschooling laws by allowing families to adhere to the requirements of either their new state or the servicemember's state of legal residence. This measure reduces administrative burdens and supports military readiness during transitions.

The **Fair Care Act of 2026** is a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system focused on shifting benefits toward Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), reforming private insurance markets, and increasing system transparency. Title I centralizes health coverage around HSAs by expanding eligibility and changing contribution rules, while Title II introduces private insurance reforms contingent on the Supreme Court striking down the ACA. The bill also aims to lower costs through increased competition, price transparency, and drug pricing reforms across the entire system, including targeted changes to Medicare and Medicaid.

This resolution formally condemns the hateful comments made by Texas Congressional candidate Maureen Galindo, specifically regarding her social media posts targeting Zionists. The House finds these statements advocate for the political imprisonment of individuals based on their ideology, drawing dangerous parallels to historical atrocities. The resolution asserts that while free speech is protected, such rhetoric warrants condemnation for contradicting American ideals of liberty and justice.

The National Defense Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026 grants the Secretary of Defense the authority to certify infrastructure critical to military readiness and supply chains. This certification subjects the infrastructure to strict federal oversight, limiting state and local government ability to halt or restrict its operations through the courts. The bill establishes expedited judicial review and mandates the removal of related lawsuits from state to federal court to ensure continuity of defense logistics.

This bill, the "Save Our Shrimpers Act," mandates that U.S. representatives at international financial institutions must oppose funding for projects supporting shrimp farming, processing, or export in borrowing countries. The Secretary of the Treasury can waive this opposition if deemed in the national interest after notifying Congress. This requirement is set to expire seven years after enactment.

The Honor Gold Star Families Act increases the death gratuity paid to survivors of deceased service members from $100,000 to $200,000, effective January 1, 2026. Furthermore, the bill mandates an automatic annual cost-of-living adjustment to this benefit based on the Consumer Price Index, beginning in 2027.

This bill establishes the National Security Commission on Quantum Computing to review advances in the field. The Commission will recommend strategies for the U.S. to maintain a technological advantage in quantum computing to meet national security and economic needs. It is tasked with examining competitiveness, research, workforce development, and international trends, reporting findings to the President and Congress until its termination in 2030.

The Summer for All Act authorizes significant federal funding to expand access to high-quality, affordable summer enrichment programs for youth aged 5 to 22. It establishes competitive grants for community organizations to run direct programs and separate grants for States to plan and implement broader strategies to close access gaps. All funded programs must offer academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and health/safety activities, with priority given to serving low-income and at-risk youth.

This Act modernizes the process for federally insured credit unions to switch to private deposit insurance. It removes the requirement for a minimum 20% membership turnout for the conversion vote to pass. Additionally, it standardizes the advance notice period for such a vote to a minimum of 90 days.

The POWER Up Act grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdiction over the interconnection of large electricity-consuming facilities (100 megawatts or greater) to the interstate transmission grid. This aims to ensure the reliability of the bulk-power system by standardizing interconnection procedures. The bill explicitly preserves the authority of state and local governments over siting, permitting, and retail electric service.

This bill proposes to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, which was established by the Attorney General in connection with the *Trump v. Internal Revenue Service* case. Additionally, it nullifies the Attorney General's related order concerning the release of certain claims, rendering it legally void.

The OASIS Act of 2026 directs the Department of Defense to assess U.S. and allied air and missile defense capabilities in the Middle East. It mandates the creation of a strategy to build a multinational acquisition system for these defenses. Furthermore, the bill establishes a working group to systematically share battlefield lessons with regional partners.

This bill reauthorizes and strengthens programs designed to support socially disadvantaged, veteran, and beginning farmers and ranchers through 2031. It mandates improved translation and interpretation services for accessing USDA programs and enhances transparency by requiring the collection and publication of detailed demographic data on farmer participation in agricultural programs. The legislation also adjusts grant priorities to favor entities providing language access services.

This bill reauthorizes and continues funding for the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. It also extends the authorization for the National Cord Blood Inventory program through 2031. The legislation supports vital stem cell therapies and research initiatives.

The Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act aims to protect consumers by imposing federal registration and robust anti-money laundering requirements on digital asset kiosk operators. This legislation mandates the public disclosure of all kiosk locations and establishes strict transaction limits, mandatory fraud warnings, and clear customer disclosures regarding transaction irreversibility and asset risks. Furthermore, it requires operators to implement anti-fraud policies and provide avenues for customer refunds in cases of fraudulent inducement.

The American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act aims to strengthen the domestic food supply chain by investing in local and regional infrastructure. It establishes a USDA program to fund middle-of-the-supply-chain activities like processing and storage, prioritizing underserved producers. Additionally, the Act creates a national network of regional food systems hubs to provide technical and financial assistance to farms and food businesses. These measures are intended to enhance food security, create new market opportunities, and improve producer revenue.

This Act establishes the **Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area** in Texas as a unit of the National Park System to conserve natural and cultural resources while expanding public recreation and strengthening the local economy. The management framework emphasizes a **voluntary partnership** between federal, state, and local entities, including private landowners. A key requirement is the development of an **Integrated Resource Management Plan** to guide all activities, with strict prohibitions against using eminent domain for land acquisition. The designation explicitly **saves existing state/local jurisdiction** and protects current private property uses, including infrastructure and resource extraction rights.

The Prioritizing Warfighters in Defense Contracting Act empowers the Secretary of Defense to impose financial restrictions on major defense contractors who fail to meet performance standards. If a contractor misses deadlines, exceeds budgets, or underperforms due to underinvestment, the Secretary can prohibit stock buybacks, shareholder dividends, and excessive executive compensation over \$5 million. This measure aims to ensure defense contractors prioritize timely and effective delivery of goods and services to service members.