Legislation

The Veterans Electronic Trust and Records Authentication Act (VETRA Act) establishes a Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program to modernize digital identity verification. This pilot will replace outdated security methods with modern, multi-layered authentication on high-volume VA platforms to reduce fraud and improve secure access. The program must use commercially available, certified solutions and will be subject to rigorous reporting and evaluation by both the VA and the GAO before any potential expansion.

The CONSENT Act establishes a federal civil remedy for individuals who receive unsolicited intimate visual depictions transmitted without their consent. This allows recipients to sue senders who knowingly or recklessly transmit such images or videos across state commerce. Successful plaintiffs can recover damages and injunctive relief, while the bill includes safeguards for minors and First Amendment rights.

The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026 aims to significantly increase the number of U.S. students participating in study abroad programs, focusing on greater diversity and access for underrepresented groups. It renames and expands the existing IDEAS Program, directing the Secretary of State to award competitive grants to colleges and universities. The ultimate goal is to have one million students studying abroad annually within ten years, with increased participation in developing nations.

The American System for Sustainable Immigration and Mass Immigration Limitations Achieved Through Imposing Oversight Nationally Act fundamentally restructures U.S. immigration by replacing family-based and diversity visa systems with a strict merit-based approach focused on national interest. This bill tightens standards for citizenship, drastically limits family reunification, raises the bar for asylum, and mandates universal E-Verify for employment. Overall, the legislation aims to prioritize economic self-sufficiency, cultural cohesion, and national security while significantly reducing overall immigration levels and executive discretion.

The Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act (RISE Act) aims to encourage small businesses to offer retirement plans. It significantly enhances the tax credit for very small employers (microemployers) starting a new plan, covering 100% of startup costs up to \$2,500. Additionally, the bill allows the retirement plan service provider, rather than the employer, to claim this startup credit in exchange for reducing the employer's plan fees by the credit amount. These changes are set to take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.

The Sister City Transparency Act mandates a study of U.S. sister city partnerships involving communities from countries with significant public sector corruption. This study will examine partnership activities, transparency measures, and potential national security risks. The findings and recommendations will be reported to Congress within six months.

The Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act aims to eliminate barriers to reproductive healthcare for individuals with disabilities. It establishes several grant programs to train the existing healthcare workforce, expand the pipeline of disabled individuals entering reproductive health professions, and fund accessible patient education. Additionally, the bill creates a National Technical Assistance Center and mandates a study to identify effective practices and improve coordinated care systems.

The POPCaP Authorization Act of 2026 establishes a new Precision Oncology Program for Prostate Cancer within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This program mandates the designation of at least 21 Centers of Excellence to provide advanced genetic sequencing and clinical trials for eligible veterans with prostate or genitourinary cancers. The Act also creates a Program Leadership team to coordinate research, maintain a national registry, and ensure standardized, cutting-edge care across the network.

The Know Your American Customer Act mandates that financial institutions verify the U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status of individuals opening new accounts. This verification requires specific documentation, and accounts opened by individuals whose authorized stay expires will face temporary restrictions followed by mandatory closure if status is not updated. The Act also establishes new criminal penalties for individuals who are not lawfully present for opening or maintaining active accounts at these institutions.

The Local Beef Marketing Incentive Act of 2026 establishes a subsidy program to support local beef producers facing significant revenue drops from direct-to-market sales. If direct sales fall by 25% or more compared to historical averages, eligible farmers can apply for per-head payments based on the price difference during that subsidy year. This program aims to stabilize income for producers who sell directly to consumers, restaurants, or local retail outlets using local processors.

This bill establishes the Epstein Transparency and Accountability Commission to conduct an independent investigation into the criminal activities of Jeffrey Epstein and related matters. The Commission will examine Department of Justice materials, ensure transparency in federal human trafficking enforcement, and refer evidence of potential criminal conduct for prosecution. It is required to issue a comprehensive, largely public final report detailing its findings and recommendations within 18 months.

This bill, the Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the family of Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula. This honor recognizes his heroic life and service as a Marine who died in Iraq in 2004. The legislation also allows for the production and sale of bronze duplicate medals.

The DONOR Milk Act aims to enhance the safety and oversight of pasteurized donor human milk by regulating it as a critical food under federal law. This legislation mandates annual safety inspections for all processing facilities and requires them to register as food establishments. Furthermore, it establishes a grant program to assist nonprofit milk banks in meeting these new food safety standards.

This resolution strongly opposes any rollback of the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, emphasizing its critical role in tracking U.S. emissions. The program provides essential, transparent data vital for protecting public health, advancing environmental justice, and supporting federal, state, and business climate initiatives. Undermining this system would erode scientific integrity and hinder efforts to address climate change and pollution impacts.

The American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 establishes a **Strategic Bitcoin Reserve** and a **Digital Asset Stockpile** within the Department of the Treasury to modernize U.S. national assets. This legislation mandates the secure custody of qualifying forfeited Bitcoin for a minimum of 20 years while requiring transparent, quarterly proof-of-reserve reporting. Furthermore, it directs studies on budget-neutral acquisition methods and protects the private property rights of individuals regarding their digital assets.

The Veterans Affairs Heritage Act of 2026 establishes the Department of Veterans Affairs History Office, combining a history program and a national history center, initially located in Dayton, Ohio. This office will be responsible for collecting, preserving, and providing access to VA historical records and telling the Department's story to the public. The Act also transfers administration of the Veterans Legacy Program and the Veterans Oral History Project to this new office. Finally, it mandates initial planning and annual progress reports to Congress regarding the office's development and activities leading up to the VA's centennial in 2030.

This resolution sets the rules for the House to consider four separate bills concerning appropriations for Agriculture and related agencies, withholding child care funds from noncompliant states, strengthening FAFSA identity fraud checks, and reforming the TANF block grant program. It establishes strict debate limits and amendment procedures for each of the four bills to expedite their passage. The rules waive most procedural objections to ensure these specific legislative items can be brought to a vote quickly.

This bill grants Crook County, Oregon, a permanent right-of-way for constructing a new road in Juniper Canyon. It also directs the transfer of four parcels of federal land to the County, without payment, for the primary purpose of establishing and maintaining fire safe zones. The land transfer is conditional upon the County's continued use of the property for emergency response and public safety purposes.

The Student Suicide Prevention Awareness Act of 2026 mandates that grant-funded schools implement a public awareness campaign about youth suicide prevention resources, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This act requires schools to post clear, visible signage detailing how students can access free and confidential support 24/7. Furthermore, it extends the authorization for the relevant grant program through fiscal year 2027.

This Act redefines exemptions under the Marine Mammal Protection Act to clarify the rights of Alaska Natives to take marine mammals for subsistence and to create and sell authentic handicrafts made from marine mammal ivory and other materials. It establishes clear definitions for "authentic Alaska Native article of handicrafts and clothing" to ensure legitimacy in commerce. Furthermore, the bill prohibits states from banning the sale or transfer of these authentic Native handicrafts incorporating marine mammal parts.