Legislation

This bill reauthorizes and extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program through fiscal year 2030. The program allows eligible small, rural hospitals to receive Medicare payments based on reasonable costs for inpatient services to promote financial stability. It maintains participation limits and requires a report evaluating the program's impact on rural access to care and costs.

This bill, TREY's Law, declares that nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements are void and unenforceable if they prevent the disclosure of sexual abuse against a minor. The legislation aims to protect survivors' rights to report crimes and cooperate with authorities by overriding any state or private contract that suppresses information about child sexual abuse. This law applies retroactively to all existing and future agreements.

The Geothermal Energy Opportunity (GEO) Act mandates that the Secretary of the Interior must continue processing geothermal leasing applications, including permits and rights-of-way, even if a related civil lawsuit is pending. This requirement remains in effect unless a federal court has specifically enjoined or vacated the lease or authorization. The bill ensures that administrative review proceeds unless explicitly halted by a court order.

The Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025 amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to allow the Secretary of the Interior to recover administrative and inspection costs from geothermal developers. This cost recovery applies to leasing, permitting, and monitoring activities through September 30, 2032. Collected funds will be used to support the Department of the Interior's geothermal program administration. The Act also mandates a report to Congress within five years assessing the impact of these changes.

The Geothermal Gold Book Development Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to create and publish an updated "Gold Book" specifically for geothermal energy operations on federal lands. This new guide will establish standardized procedures for efficient and environmentally responsible geothermal leasing and permitting. The Secretary must consult with federal agencies and industry stakeholders during the development and review process, which will occur at least every five years.

The Geothermal Royalty Reform Act updates the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by establishing new definitions for geothermal facilities and modifying how royalties are calculated for electricity production. This legislation revises the royalty rate structure, basing the initial 10-year royalty period on the facility's in-service date rather than the lease date. These changes aim to modernize the royalty framework for geothermal electric generating facilities.

This resolution commemorates the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry (IPIF). It recognizes the IPIF for its vital scientific research, technical assistance, and contributions to natural resource management across Hawaii and the Pacific islands. The House reaffirms its strong support for the Institute's critical ongoing operations.

This resolution officially recognizes the week of May 17 through May 23, 2026, as National Public Works Week. It honors public works professionals for their essential role in maintaining the infrastructure that supports our economy, health, and safety. The bill also supports efforts to strengthen the public works workforce to meet future infrastructure demands.

This resolution designates May 2026 as National Wildfire Preparedness Month to raise awareness about the increasing threat of wildfires across the nation. It encourages educational initiatives and community programming to promote lifesaving and fire mitigation practices. The goal is to support federal, state, and local efforts to prepare communities for wildfire risks through prevention and preparedness measures.

This proposed constitutional amendment seeks to mandate that individuals serving as Representatives, Senators, federal judges, and certain high-level executive officers must be natural born citizens. It outlines specific timelines for when these new citizenship requirements would take effect following ratification. The amendment requires approval by three-fourths of the states within seven years to be adopted.

This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran, utilizing authority under the War Powers Resolution. It explicitly prohibits the use of ground forces in combat or occupation roles unless Congress authorizes such action. The measure clarifies that it does not impede necessary self-defense or ongoing intelligence operations related to Iranian threats.

The Department of Energy Drone Defense Act grants the Secretary of Energy the authority to exempt the Department of Energy from existing federal prohibitions concerning the procurement, operation, and funding of unmanned aircraft systems originating from covered foreign entities. This allows the DOE flexibility to utilize necessary drone technology while also providing an exception from related reporting requirements.

The CARE for RPA Crews Act mandates the military departments to establish a combat status identifier for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) crews who conduct combat operations. This new identifier must be equivalent in merit to existing combat status identifiers. The goal is to formally recognize the service of RPA crews engaged in combat.

The BIO-SCALE Act establishes a program to create at least three regional, open-access technology maturation facilities for the bioindustrial sector. These facilities will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure for developing and scaling new bio-based chemicals, fuels, and materials. The goal is to accelerate commercialization and position the United States as a global leader in bioindustrial innovation.

This bill directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran, as authorized under the War Powers Resolution. The only exception allows the President to maintain forces necessary for self-defense or the defense of allies against an imminent attack, provided specific reporting requirements are met. Any continued military engagement without a declaration of war requires explicit congressional authorization.

This act strengthens national defense by expanding the Job Corps program to train disadvantaged youth and veterans for critical roles in the defense industrial base. It establishes a Defense Skilled Trades Pipeline Program to provide vocational training in areas like welding, machining, and cybersecurity. The legislation authorizes significant funding to develop these specialized programs in coordination with defense contractors and the Department of Defense.

The At Home Observation and Medical Evaluation Services Act of 2026 establishes a two-year demonstration program allowing hospitals to provide outpatient observation services to eligible Medicare beneficiaries in their homes. This program grants necessary waivers, similar to those used during the public health emergency, to facilitate home-based care while maintaining hospital standards of care. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must study the program's impact on quality, outcomes, and costs before reporting findings publicly.

The Housing Regulatory Clarity Act of 2026 aims to clarify federal housing regulations. Specifically, this bill prohibits the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from considering disparate impact when making decisions or carrying out its functions.

This bill seeks to amend immigration law by establishing new grounds for denying good moral character, asylum, and lawful permanent residence. It specifically targets aliens who advocate for Sharia law that conflicts with U.S. rights or participate in protests opposing the U.S. Constitution or form of government. Furthermore, the legislation creates pathways to rescind the permanent resident status of green card holders under similar circumstances.

The Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026 establishes and significantly expands a federal program to support full-service community schools. This initiative provides substantial funding through competitive grants to integrate academic, health, and social services for students. The bill defines key roles and structures, such as community school coordinators and leadership teams, to ensure comprehensive, whole-child support across eligible high-need schools.