Legislation

This act extends the deadline for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans to claim certain Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. The new deadline is set ten years and one day after the official termination of the Persian Gulf War.

This act reauthorizes and makes permanent the Wildlife Crossings Program, dedicating \$100 million annually from 2027 through 2031. It increases federal funding support, especially for small, rural, and disadvantaged communities, and provides technical assistance to Tribal entities. The bill aims to enhance wildlife connectivity by establishing this long-term federal program.

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DoD) to assess and develop a roadmap for implementing open technical standards to verify the origin and history of its public digital media. The roadmap must outline strategic objectives, required processes, and resource needs for establishing digital content provenance capabilities. The Secretary of Defense is required to brief Congress on these findings by July 2026.

This Act imposes visa and entry bans on foreign individuals who provide gender transition care to U.S. minors. Sanctions target foreign physicians, associated medical institutions, and members of specific transgender health organizations involved in these procedures. The law defines prohibited care as "chemical or surgical mutilation" intended to alter a person's biological sex.

The "Wheres the Workforce At Listed by Duties and Office Act" (Wheres WALDO Act) mandates the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to create a public website detailing every civil service employee's job title, duties, location, and pay. Additionally, the OPM must annually report on the total number and cost of federal contract employees, broken down by agency. This aims to increase transparency regarding the federal workforce.

The Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025 empowers state attorneys general to file lawsuits on behalf of their residents for damages resulting from violations of antitrust laws. This amendment to the Clayton Act strengthens enforcement by allowing states to seek redress for harm caused by Sherman Act violations.

The PBM FAIR Act establishes new fiduciary duties and strict compensation disclosure requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) under ERISA. This legislation specifically deems PBMs as fiduciaries when they manage drug networks, process claims, or negotiate rebates on behalf of group health plans. Furthermore, the bill prohibits PBMs from being indemnified against liability for breaching these new fiduciary responsibilities.

The SUCCESS for BEAD Act mandates that states and territories use any remaining broadband grant funds to establish a new competitive subgrant program. This program prioritizes investments in telecommunications infrastructure, workforce development for critical tech sectors, and modernizing Next Generation 911 systems for public safety. The bill aims to enhance national security, support AI readiness, and ensure the sustained success of broadband deployment projects.

The Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 seeks to safeguard U.S. national security by restricting American investments in sensitive technology sectors within adversarial nations, primarily China. The bill establishes a framework for the Treasury Department to prohibit or require notification for U.S. capital flowing into foreign military, surveillance, or human rights-related technologies. It also authorizes targeted financial sanctions against specific foreign entities tied to these critical sectors. Ultimately, the legislation aims to prevent U.S. expertise and funding from inadvertently strengthening foreign adversaries.

The Honest Oversight of Ticketed Dining and Onsite Grub (HOTDOG) Act mandates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study concession pricing at publicly subsidized sports and entertainment venues. This study will compare in-venue food and drink prices against those in surrounding communities. The FTC must then report its findings and recommendations to Congress within one year to improve pricing transparency and affordability for consumers.

The Buy Now, Pay Later Protection Act of 2025 extends key consumer protections from the Truth in Lending Act, such as clear disclosures and billing error rights, to "buy now, pay later" loans. This legislation also grants consumers the right to dispute merchant-related issues directly with the loan provider under certain circumstances. Furthermore, the bill places lenders offering these services under the direct supervision of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

This bill amends current law to allow commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol Grounds. The Chief of the Capitol Police can issue permits for these activities only when Congress is not in session. Any permitted activity and associated fees must align with historical practices in Union Square before its jurisdiction transfer.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the Football Bowl Subdivision postseason should prioritize broad athletic opportunity and financial sustainability. It honors the late Coach Mike Leach's vision for expanding the championship format to a broad, bracketed tournament to enhance competitive balance. The bill encourages serious consideration of innovative proposals that mitigate the anticompetitive effects of the current narrow playoff structure.

This resolution designates 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the American Nurses Association. It formally recognizes the vital contributions nurses make to the health, safety, and prosperity of the nation.

This bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submit a detailed quarterly report to Congress regarding VA-backed housing loans. The report will track key metrics, including the number of loans insured, applications denied, refinancings, and instances of borrower delinquency. This measure aims to increase congressional oversight of the VA Home Loan Guaranty Service.

The Stop Fraud in Federal Programs Act of 2026 aims to combat corruption by significantly increasing criminal penalties for theft or bribery related to federal funds. This bill also establishes mandatory annual third-party audits for all participants in the Summer Food Service Program to ensure financial accountability.

The PLAY Act of 2026 aims to promote youth physical activity through significant tax incentives and new federal funding. It expands the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to include youth sports expenses and increases contribution limits for dependent care FSAs. Additionally, the bill allows certain health savings accounts to be used for youth physical activity costs and establishes a HHS grant program to make recreational sports more affordable.

The Yes in God's Backyard Act aims to increase the supply of affordable rental housing by providing technical assistance and competitive grants. This funding is specifically targeted at faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and local governments. The bill focuses on removing regulatory barriers and supporting the development or preservation of housing for low-income, homeless, disabled, and other special needs populations.

This bill officially designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic." This naming change will be reflected across all federal records and documents.

The PROTECT Military Families Act establishes a new parole program to allow certain immediate family members of U.S. service members and veterans to enter the United States. This program specifically targets spouses, widows/widowers, parents, and children of active duty or honorably discharged military personnel. Parole decisions require joint approval from the Secretaries of Homeland Security, Defense, and Veterans Affairs for any denial.