Legislation

This bill designates the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey for a formal study to determine its eligibility for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The Secretary of the Interior is required to complete this comprehensive study within three years of receiving funding. Upon completion, the findings must be reported to Congress.

The Discount Window Preparedness Act mandates that all federally insured depository institutions regularly test and prove their operational ability to borrow from the Federal Reserve's discount window. This legislation requires specific testing frequencies based on asset size and directs regulators to issue joint rules incorporating readiness assessments into regular examinations. Furthermore, the bill mandates significant operational improvements at the Federal Reserve to ensure rapid and efficient access to advances, alongside a study to reduce borrowing stigma.

This bill provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the Departments of Energy and the Interior, along with the Army Corps of Engineers and several independent agencies. It allocates billions for water infrastructure, energy research, and nuclear security while imposing strict controls on how agencies can reprogram funds. Key policy provisions include restrictions on foreign entities in energy grants and requirements for local consent regarding nuclear waste storage.

The Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 establishes a federal ban on performing dismemberment abortions, carrying criminal penalties for physicians who knowingly violate the law. This ban includes exceptions only when necessary to save the life of the mother. The Act also allows for civil lawsuits by the woman or her parents against violators, while explicitly stating that other abortion methods remain unaffected.

This bill appropriates funding for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, NASA, and the National Science Foundation for Fiscal Year 2027. It sets specific spending levels across federal law enforcement, scientific research, trade promotion, and agency operations. The legislation also includes numerous policy riders that restrict agency activities concerning firearm regulations, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and abortion access.

The Stop Scamming Truckers Act aims to protect truckers from deceptive communications regarding USDOT number registration. This bill requires private entities sending such notices to include a clear disclaimer stating they are not a government agency. It also prohibits misleading practices and grants recipients the right to sue for damages if these rules are violated.

This bill, the "STOP TRUMP ACT," prohibits the use of taxpayer funds to pay for claims or settlements arising from alleged political targeting or misconduct by the President or their affiliates. It bans the creation of any federal compensation fund designed to pay out based on such allegations. Furthermore, it requires mandatory repayment of any funds illegally disbursed and restricts the Department of Justice from representing the President in certain civil suits.

The Teacher Debt Relief Act aims to simplify and update existing federal loan forgiveness programs for educators. This legislation amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to streamline the requirements for teachers seeking loan cancellation.

The FED UP with Bleeding Disorders Act of 2026 aims to address the significant underdiagnosis and lack of specialized care for women and girls with bleeding disorders. The bill mandates an interagency review of federal programs concerning these disorders, followed by the establishment of a national public education and awareness campaign. This legislation seeks to improve timely diagnosis, enhance provider training, and increase access to appropriate treatment for affected populations.

The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 establishes permanent, universal free breakfast and lunch programs for all enrolled students at participating schools, eliminating income tests and meal debt collection. The bill significantly updates federal funding mechanisms by replacing reliance on free and reduced-price lunch data with new measures for identifying economically disadvantaged students across various education and social programs. Furthermore, it expands access to summer and afterschool meals while making technical amendments across several federal education and nutrition laws.

The American Families Gas Tax Relief Act suspends federal excise taxes on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene for 120 days, with a possible 90-day extension by the President. This measure is intended to immediately lower consumer fuel prices. To protect infrastructure funding, the bill mandates the Treasury Department replenish the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund for lost revenue.

This Act invalidates mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements and class action waivers for consumer and civil rights disputes between Amtrak and its customers. It ensures that customers retain the right to pursue legal action in court for claims involving discrimination or general consumer issues. The prohibition applies to all relevant disputes arising after the date the bill is enacted.

The Incentivizing Local Solutions to Homelessness Act allows local grant recipients under the McKinney-Vento Act to request a temporary waiver of certain spending caps for funds received between fiscal years 2027 and 2030. This flexibility is designed to better address specific local needs, provided recipients submit a detailed plan and demonstrate community input. Waivers will be denied if the recipient engages in harmful relocation practices without offering housing alternatives.

This Act mandates the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to conduct a study on the effects of work requirements in public housing agencies participating in the Moving to Work demonstration. The study will examine the short-, medium-, and long-term impacts of these requirements on residents' self-sufficiency, poverty rates, and agency administration. This evaluation is contingent upon sufficient agencies having work requirements in place for a rigorous assessment.

The Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act mandates the collection of new data on individuals who provide unpaid care to both children and older adults. This requires the Secretary of Commerce to ensure at least one major federal population survey includes a voluntary question identifying these multigenerational caregivers within three years. The goal is to improve federal understanding of this growing demographic to inform better policy decisions.

This Act establishes the **Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park** to commemorate the life and philanthropic legacy of Julius Rosenwald, particularly his partnership with Booker T. Washington to build over 5,000 schools for African American children in the segregated South. The bill designates specific sites for the park, including the former Sears complex in Chicago, and directs the National Park Service to establish a national network connecting remaining Rosenwald Schools across the country. This effort aims to preserve and interpret the profound impact these schools had on education and civil rights history.

This bill makes appropriations to fund the operations of the entire Legislative Branch, including the House of Representatives, Capitol Police, and support agencies, for Fiscal Year 2027. It sets specific spending limits for salaries, security, and maintenance while including policy restrictions on technology purchases and contractor oversight. The legislation also establishes general provisions to enhance spending transparency and control costs, such as freezing congressional pay raises for the year.

This resolution reaffirms strong, bipartisan Congressional support for the foundational **Taiwan Relations Act** and the longstanding U.S. policy framework regarding Taiwan. It emphasizes that the future of Taiwan must be determined peacefully, consistent with the Act, the Three Joint Communiqués, and the Six Assurances. The bill supports maintaining robust ties and ensuring Taiwan's ability to defend itself against coercion.

The Email Privacy Act updates federal law regarding electronic communication privacy and government access to stored digital data. This bill mandates that law enforcement must obtain a warrant to compel service providers to disclose the content of any stored electronic communication, regardless of how long it has been stored. It also clarifies the rules under which providers may voluntarily disclose customer information.

This bill, the Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act, directs the Department of Defense to review and phase out the use of payment processing equipment and services from retailers that rely on technology linked to designated countries of concern. The goal is to secure servicemember payment data by prohibiting contracts with retailers using this covered equipment starting in 2027. The Secretary of Defense must report to Congress on the implementation of these security measures.