Legislation

The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026 provides a tax credit of up to $10,000 for seniors aged 60 and older to offset the costs of home accessibility modifications. The bill also authorizes $100 million annually through 2031 to fund the Older Adult Home Modification Grant Program. These measures aim to help seniors live safely and independently in their own homes.

This bill repeals several statutory requirements that mandate the Department of Defense to submit reports on "unfunded priorities"—military needs not included in the President’s annual budget request. By eliminating these reporting mandates across Title 10 and other defense-related acts, the legislation streamlines the administrative requirements for defense budget documentation.

The Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026 seeks to reduce healthcare expenses by repealing specific Medicaid-related provisions from previous reconciliation legislation. This act effectively restores the legal landscape to its state prior to those amendments, aiming to stabilize and protect existing Medicaid coverage.

The No Medicare Clawbacks Act of 2026 prevents group health plans from recouping payments for medical services provided to individuals with retroactive Medicare Part A coverage. This legislation protects plan members by prohibiting clawbacks when the individual was current on their employee contributions at the time of service. It also establishes enforcement mechanisms to ensure group health plans comply with these new payment protections.

This bill formally disapproves of a proposed foreign military sale to Turkey involving defense articles and services related to F110 engine integration for TFX aircraft. By blocking this transaction, the legislation prevents the transfer of technical data and support equipment outlined in Transmittal No. 24051.

The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act strengthens protections for workers by mandating transparent pay disclosures, ensuring timely final paychecks, and increasing penalties for wage violations. The bill extends the statute of limitations for filing claims, bans forced arbitration, and establishes a grant program to support community-based efforts in preventing wage theft. These measures aim to hold employers accountable and provide workers with more robust legal tools to recover unpaid wages.

The Right Start Child Care and Education Act of 2026 establishes a new federal tax credit for qualified early childhood educators working in licensed child care facilities. Eligible professionals can receive up to $4,500 annually for three years, depending on their level of education or certification. This initiative aims to support and retain skilled child care providers by incentivizing professional credentials in the field.

The AI Labeling Act of 2026 mandates that providers of generative AI systems and major online platforms clearly label AI-generated digital content with both human-readable and machine-readable disclosures. The bill establishes strict prohibitions against tampering with these labels or creating tools designed to circumvent them, with enforcement overseen by the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General. Additionally, it creates a specialized working group to develop technical standards for content provenance and transparency to help consumers distinguish between AI-generated and authentic media.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Father Stan, a Jesuit priest and human rights activist who dedicated his life to defending India’s marginalized Adivasi communities. It calls for an independent investigation into his 2021 death while in state custody and expresses concern regarding the misuse of anti-terror laws to target human rights defenders. Ultimately, the bill reaffirms the fundamental importance of freedom of expression and the protection of human rights advocates worldwide.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to supporting digital creators and platform workers as essential small business owners. It advocates for greater transparency in platform algorithms and revenue sharing, the establishment of portable benefits, and stronger protections against worker misclassification. Ultimately, the bill aims to ensure these workers have the economic security, audience ownership, and fair treatment necessary to thrive in the modern digital economy.

The Enhancing Skilled Nursing Facilities Act aims to improve care delivery by expanding the roles of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists within skilled nursing and nursing facilities. By authorizing these professionals to perform duties previously restricted to physicians—such as certifying care and supervising services—the bill streamlines administrative processes under Medicare and Medicaid. These updates ensure that residents have broader access to qualified healthcare providers while maintaining compliance with state law.

The "No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act" seeks to significantly restrict federal public benefit eligibility for non-citizens by eliminating existing exceptions and establishing a broad rule of ineligibility. The bill expands the definition of federal public benefits to explicitly include cash assistance while repealing previous provisions that allowed for limited access to federal programs.

The DEFEND Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an annual assessment of terrorism threats posed by the global proliferation and malicious use of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This legislation aims to improve domestic preparedness by analyzing emerging drone technologies, tactics, and smuggling methods used by foreign adversaries. Additionally, the bill mandates the development of training and exercises to help federal, state, and local law enforcement effectively detect and respond to these evolving aerial threats.

The Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025 expands the eligibility criteria for the distribution of interest collected from antidumping and countervailing duties by shifting the qualifying date back to October 1, 2000. This legislation mandates a one-time, pro-rata special distribution of these accumulated funds to eligible parties who previously received offsets under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000.

This legislation amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to shorten credit reporting timelines, remove medical debt from reports, and provide new tools for victims of predatory lending and identity theft to clear their credit history. It also mandates free credit monitoring for vulnerable populations and prevents lenders from penalizing consumers who utilize these new protections. These reforms aim to ensure a fairer, more accurate credit reporting system that protects consumers from financial harm.

The Campaign Finance Transparency Act strengthens the integrity of federal elections by tightening security requirements for online donations, including mandatory CVV verification and matching donor names to payment cards. The bill also prohibits the use of gift cards for political contributions and eliminates the $200 reporting threshold, requiring the disclosure of all donations regardless of size. Additionally, it expands prohibitions against straw-donor contributions to ensure greater accountability in campaign funding.

The Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 mandates that hospitals use unique identifiers when billing for services provided at off-campus outpatient departments to ensure greater clarity and accountability. By requiring these specific identifiers on all insurance claims, the bill aims to prevent deceptive billing practices and protect patients from hidden costs. The legislation also establishes a reporting process for violations and authorizes the Secretary of Labor to impose civil penalties on non-compliant facilities.

The Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto Medal of Honor Act authorizes the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to the highly decorated Vietnam War veteran. This legislation recognizes Sergeant First Class Otero Barreto’s extraordinary valor, including his heroic actions during Operation Carentan II and his distinguished service across five combat tours. The bill waives standard time limitations to ensure this long-overdue honor can be bestowed upon the late soldier.

The "Improving Clarity and Transparency for Unions Act of 2026" amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to require labor organizations to include the results of all financial audits in their annual reports. Additionally, the bill mandates that unions provide members with easy access to these financial disclosures by posting them on their websites or providing copies upon request.

The **American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026** aims to accelerate energy and infrastructure development by streamlining federal permitting processes. The bill establishes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the lead agency for natural gas pipeline reviews, sets strict timelines for interagency coordination, and limits the scope of environmental reviews under NEPA. Additionally, it reforms water quality certification requirements and restricts judicial review to prevent project delays, fostering a more predictable regulatory environment for energy and mining projects.