Legislation

This bill temporarily modifies the rules for handling questions of privilege in the House of Representatives concerning the conduct of a Member for the remainder of the 119th Congress. It establishes a new cosponsorship threshold of one-fifth of the House membership for resolutions addressing member conduct offered from the floor by leadership. This change also applies to the announcement of intent to offer such a resolution.

This bill establishes the requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report on the National Cemetery Administration to Congress. The report must detail burial statistics, cemetery operations, construction projects, and grant funding. The VA is also required to make this comprehensive report publicly available online.

This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study the feasibility of automatically certifying children in military families for free or reduced-price school meals. The study must propose a system that uses existing military data to streamline eligibility for these essential nutrition programs. Additionally, the Act modifies existing law regarding how housing allowances are treated in income calculations for school meal eligibility.

The Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act updates federal requirements for investigating a commercial driver's safety history both before and during employment. It mandates clearer information sharing between carriers regarding an operator's safety performance record. Additionally, the bill improves the DataQs system by requiring clear labeling of contested violations and establishing a formal, multi-step appeals process for challenging safety reports.

The Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026 updates existing law to better support environmental protection and cultural preservation in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This bill specifically includes the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California in land acquisition and management programs, recognizing the Basin as their homeland. It also expands the use of federal funds to cover land management activities and authorizes the Tribe to acquire culturally significant lands.

The **Fighting for Reliable Energy and Ending Doubt for Open Markets Act (FREEDOM Act)** aims to accelerate federal permitting for energy and mineral projects by establishing strict timelines, creating a compensation program for project delays, and streamlining review processes. It also includes specific provisions to improve geothermal leasing and reduce federal permitting requirements for certain oil and gas activities on non-federal land. The overall goal is to reduce regulatory uncertainty that deters investment in critical U.S. energy infrastructure.

The Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026 establishes new structures within the Financial Stability Oversight Council to identify and mitigate climate-related risks to the U.S. financial system. It mandates updated supervisory guidance for large financial institutions and requires comprehensive annual reports assessing these risks. Furthermore, the bill directs the Federal Insurance Office to report on climate risks in the insurance sector and collect detailed homeowners insurance data.

The Restoring Community Trust Act of 2026 repeals Section 642 of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. This action aims to restore constitutional balance by limiting federal intrusion into state and local control over their public institutions and internal operations. The bill respects state and local authority while affirming the federal government's exclusive role in civil immigration enforcement.

This act mandates that the Commissioner of Social Security regularly advertise the Ticket to Work program to all disabled beneficiaries. Information must be sent to every eligible beneficiary within one year of the law's enactment, and then every six months thereafter. This ensures disabled beneficiaries are consistently informed about available employment support programs.

The "Make Congress Drive Union-Made Act" restricts how Members of the House and Senate can use taxpayer funds to purchase or lease official vehicles. Beginning in October 2026, these funds can only be used for vehicles assembled in the United States by workers covered under a collective bargaining agreement. This aims to ensure official vehicle purchases support American union labor.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on designating the approximately 550-mile Bay Area Ridge Trail as a National Scenic Trail. The study will assess the trail's potential for national recognition, considering its scenic, recreational, and cultural significance to the San Francisco Bay Area. The findings must be submitted to Congress within one year of enactment.

The Leveraging Investment in Mass Building and Employment with Renewable Timber Act of 2026 (LIMBER Timber Act) establishes several new tax credits to incentivize the mass timber industry. These credits target investments in mass timber manufacturing facilities, workforce development for mass timber projects, and the construction of buildings utilizing mass timber. All provisions are set to terminate for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2030.

The Poverty Statistics Enhancement Act mandates the Census Bureau to develop and implement a new methodology for measuring poverty and income inequality, supplementing existing measures. This new approach will calculate individual income by adding earned income and government benefits while subtracting taxes paid, based on a specific Congressional Budget Office framework. The bill requires federal and state agencies to provide necessary data for this calculation and mandates comprehensive reporting to Congress on the implementation and resulting statistics.

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 reauthorizes and significantly expands federal programs to prevent and address domestic and dating violence. It updates services to explicitly include technological and economic abuse while increasing funding and focusing on culturally relevant support for underserved populations. The bill also establishes new grant programs to fund local demonstration projects aimed at preventing teen dating violence.

This joint resolution officially renames the Robert E. Lee Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery to the **Arlington House National Historic Site**. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment, updating all federal records to reflect the new designation. This action also repeals the prior laws that established the site as a memorial to Robert E. Lee.

The SPUR Housing Act establishes a new grant program through HUD to help housing developers offset state/local taxes and impact fees associated with building new residential units. To qualify, developers must secure significant property tax reductions from local governments. The program prioritizes projects that increase affordable housing, are feasible, and can start construction quickly.

This bill establishes the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services to investigate and document the history of racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ discrimination within the U.S. military since 1775. The Commission is tasked with holding hearings, gathering testimony, and developing recommendations for remedies, including apologies, compensation, and policy changes. It must submit a final report to Congress and the President detailing its findings and proposed actions within 18 months of its first meeting.

This bill officially designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic." The naming honors Mr. Hamilton for his military service, including receiving the Purple Heart, and his dedicated efforts in securing the establishment of the clinic. This designation ensures the facility will carry his name in all official records.

This concurrent resolution commemorates the 15th anniversary of the tragic January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting. It honors the six individuals who lost their lives and recognizes the survivors, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. The resolution reaffirms the importance of civility in democracy and Congress's dedication to preventing gun violence.

The Inspectors General Independence Act aims to strengthen the independence of Inspectors General by placing new restrictions on presidential nominations for these roles. Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from nominating individuals currently serving as, or who have previously served as, a political appointee under that same administration. This legislation seeks to ensure that Inspectors General maintain impartiality in their oversight functions.