Legislation

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 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.

This resolution establishes the specific procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on consolidated appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147). It limits debate, pre-approves certain amendments, and streamlines the process for passing the necessary funding legislation. The measure also includes technical instructions for combining the text of several bills into the final engrossed version of H.R. 7148.

This resolution establishes the special rules and debate procedures for the House of Representatives to consider three separate items. These items include a bill clarifying state use of funds for pregnancy centers, a bill requiring colleges to inform pregnant students of their rights, and a joint resolution disapproving a Bureau of Land Management land withdrawal rule in Minnesota. The resolution waives most procedural objections to expedite the consideration and voting process for all three measures.

The Evidence-Based Grantmaking Act requires federal agencies to prioritize and mandate the use of evidence-based practices when awarding and managing specific public and community service grants. This legislation mandates that agencies clearly define intended outcomes, prioritize applicants using proven methods, and conduct ongoing evaluations to ensure funds achieve their goals. The law also establishes a timeline for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and agencies to define "evidence-based" practices and report annually to Congress on implementation progress.

The No Occupation of Venezuela Act of 2026 (NOVA Act) strictly prohibits the use of U.S. Federal funds to support any form of U.S. military occupation, control, or administration over Venezuela. This ban includes funding for military deployments intended to assert sovereignty or control over Venezuelan territory or resources. The Act carves out narrow exceptions allowing for the acquisition or use of property for U.S. diplomatic or consular establishments, provided the Venezuelan government approves. Importantly, this legislation does not affect existing laws governing the provision of emergency humanitarian aid.

The Preventing Prosecutors from Protecting Predators Act of 2026 mandates annual, detailed public reporting from prosecutors' offices that receive federal grant funds. These reports must itemize data on how they handle cases involving serious violent and sex offenses, including declinations, bail decisions, and case outcomes. Failure to comply with reporting requirements can result in the withholding of grant funds.

The National Guard Protective Zone Act establishes a federal crime for knowingly interfering with a National Guard member's designated protective zone. This zone is defined as an area within 15 feet of a Guard member, clearly marked, during an authorized deployment. Violators face penalties, though the law explicitly protects First Amendment activities conducted outside this defined zone.

This act requires the President to certify that proposed offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic will not interfere with military readiness, radar, or sonar systems. If certification is impossible, the President must halt threatening projects. Furthermore, the DOD Inspector General must conduct a comprehensive study and report on the impact of these projects on military operations and existing review processes.

The Save Our Girls from Sex Trafficking Act of 2025 establishes an interagency task force to coordinate prevention efforts and victim services for domestic child human trafficking. The bill also mandates a comprehensive study on the dynamics of child sex trafficking and creates several grant programs. These grants will fund education in schools and foster care, training and diversion programs for law enforcement, job training for survivors, and long-term care services.

The Porch Pirates Act of 2025 establishes new federal criminal penalties for stealing or interfering with packages delivered by private or commercial carriers across state lines. This legislation asserts Congress's authority to extend protections against package theft to items shipped via services like FedEx or UPS, mirroring existing protections for the U.S. Postal Service. The bill specifically targets the theft of delivered packages before the recipient takes physical possession.

The Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act of 2025 establishes a nationwide program to grant work authorization to all eligible Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. This Act expressly grants the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to issue Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), superseding any conflicting court orders or injunctions. The legislation ensures that new and current DACA recipients can legally work across the country.