Legislation

This resolution officially recognizes January 2026 as National Mentoring Month to honor the dedicated staff and volunteers in mentoring programs. It highlights the significant benefits of mentoring, such as boosting educational achievement and reducing juvenile delinquency. The bill encourages the growth of quality mentoring programs nationwide to ensure more young people have supportive adult connections.

This resolution establishes the expedited House consideration process for three separate bills addressing firearms modernization, undersea fiber optic cables in marine sanctuaries, and securing critical energy resources. It sets strict debate limits and waives most procedural objections for each measure. Additionally, the resolution alters the timeline for congressional review of specific national emergency declarations.

This resolution sets the expedited process for the House of Representatives to immediately consider H.R. 3310. The bill itself aims to designate Venezuela under the Immigration and Nationality Act to make its nationals eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The resolution establishes strict debate limits and waives standard procedural hurdles to quickly bring the bill to a final vote.

The Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026 prohibits abortions sought solely because an unborn child has or may have Turner syndrome, creating new federal crimes and civil causes of action. This legislation makes it unlawful to perform, coerce, or facilitate such abortions, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The Act allows specific family members and the Attorney General to file lawsuits seeking damages against those who violate these prohibitions.

The U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2026 establishes a framework to significantly enhance joint U.S.-Israel cooperation specifically aimed at countering threats posed by Iranian unmanned aerial systems (drones). This legislation increases authorized funding for cooperative missile defense programs and mandates detailed annual reporting on joint counter-drone research, development, and deployment efforts. The goal is to accelerate the exchange of technology and expertise to defend against evolving drone attacks.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating February 2026 as American Heart Month. It highlights the severe impact of cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in the U.S. and emphasizes the need to promote awareness, support research, and improve access to care to combat this major health crisis. The bill encourages all Americans to learn about their personal risk factors.

The End Prison Gerrymandering Act changes how incarcerated individuals are counted in the U.S. Census, requiring them to be counted at their last known home address before incarceration, starting with the 2030 census. This change mandates that states must use this pre-incarceration residence when drawing congressional districts. The goal is to prevent prison populations from artificially inflating the political power of districts where prisons are located.

The Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2026 modifies how interest is calculated for distributions of antidumping and countervailing duties, setting the relevant date back to October 1, 2000. The bill establishes a special, one-time distribution of previously earned interest to eligible parties who have received prior duty offset payments. This aims to provide restitution by distributing accumulated interest in two phases following enactment.

This bill, the Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act, amends existing law to restrict the imagery allowed on the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Specifically, it prohibits the use of images of any living current or former elected official or living political figure on the pass.

This bill, the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act, enhances oversight of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program by requiring FEMA to submit detailed pre-award and annual reports to Congress. These reports will provide comprehensive data on grant applications, awards by state and high-risk area, and how recipient funds are ultimately spent. The goal is to increase transparency regarding the distribution and use of security grant funds for eligible nonprofits.

This Act amends federal election law to mandate that voters present both government photo identification and proof of U.S. citizenship when voting in federal elections, beginning in November 2026. These requirements apply to both in-person and mail-in voting procedures. The bill also establishes new federal criminal penalties for assisting noncitizens to vote or providing ballots to those who fail to meet the new identification standards.

The First Home Affordability Act establishes a new refundable tax credit for first-time homebuyers, generally claimed over five years, up to a maximum of \$25,000. The credit amount is subject to phase-outs based on the buyer's income and the home's purchase price relative to local area medians. Special provisions allow certain essential workers (teachers, childcare workers, and first responders) to receive the full credit immediately, and taxpayers have the option to transfer the credit directly to their mortgage lender at closing.

The SCAM Act establishes new grounds for the government to revoke the citizenship of naturalized individuals. It allows for denaturalization if a person commits fraud against the government, joins a terrorist organization, or commits an aggravated felony within ten years of naturalization. These actions are deemed proof that the individual lacked good moral character at the time they became a citizen. Revocation of citizenship under this Act is retroactive to the original date of naturalization.

The Food Rescue Act establishes a national food rescue system within the USDA to coordinate the recovery and distribution of surplus food to those in need. This system will support food rescue organizations through a competitive grant program focused on improving logistics, infrastructure, and technology for food recovery. The goal is to efficiently connect surplus food from various sources with food banks and communities requiring assistance.

The Helping Our People Act of 2026 allows the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to withdraw funds from its permanent trust fund under an approved management plan. This legislation clarifies the Tribe's ability to manage its assets in accordance with existing federal trust fund management reform acts. It also ensures that prior settlement acts do not impede future federal cooperation with the Tribe.

The Follow the Science Act aims to insulate the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from political influence by prohibiting most political appointees from working on or managing NIH programs. This legislation specifically bars political employees from participating in the review, selection, or awarding of NIH grants and contracts. Furthermore, it restricts the NIH Director from canceling or delaying existing funding agreements unless specific findings of mismanagement or fraud are documented and reported to Congress.

The Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026 aims to lower healthcare costs for consumers purchasing insurance through the Exchange. It achieves this by changing the benchmark used to calculate both cost-sharing reductions and premium assistance tax credits from a silver-level plan to a gold-level plan, effective starting in 2028. The bill also permanently funds these expanded cost-sharing reductions.

The Full Cost of War Act mandates that all future authorizations for the use of military force or declarations of war must include dedicated funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This provision ensures that resources are specifically allocated to cover medical care, disability compensation, and other earned benefits for veterans affected by the authorized military action.

The Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices (STAND) Act mandates an annual preventative health evaluation for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders. This comprehensive assessment will cover risks, pain management, nutrition, and the need for advanced assistive technologies, including neuromodulation devices. The VA is required to consult with specialists and manufacturers when developing implementation guidelines. Furthermore, the Secretary must report biennially to Congress on the utilization and outcomes of these evaluations and assistive technologies.

The Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act designates nearly one million acres of federal land in Malheur County as new wilderness areas and two Special Management Areas. The bill also establishes a Malheur County Grazing Management Program to provide operational flexibility for ranchers while maintaining resource objectives. Furthermore, it facilitates land transfers to the Burns Paiute Tribe and protects existing uses like grazing and fire suppression across the region's federal lands.