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This resolution authorizes the House of Representatives to initiate litigation against the executive branch to enforce constitutional and statutory compliance regarding unauthorized military hostilities.
Gregory Meeks
Representative
NY
Gregory Meeks
Representative
NY
This resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House to initiate or join a federal lawsuit to compel the President and executive branch officials to comply with their constitutional and legal obligations. Specifically, the litigation addresses the President’s failure to adhere to the War Powers Resolution regarding unauthorized military hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The measure further directs the House Office of the General Counsel to represent the chamber in these legal proceedings.
The TPS Review Act strengthens judicial oversight and establishes congressional review for decisions to terminate Temporary Protected Status, ensuring that such actions are evidence-based and subject to legal challenge.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Representative
FL
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Representative
FL
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Review Act strengthens oversight of government decisions to terminate TPS designations by reinstating judicial review and requiring that such decisions be supported by a comprehensive administrative record. The bill also subjects TPS terminations to congressional review under the Congressional Review Act, ensuring these decisions are subject to greater accountability. Additionally, it provides legal protections for beneficiaries by automatically staying terminations during the pendency of any legal challenges.
This bill mandates the restoration of home-based care reimbursement rates for rural veterans and requires the VA to increase transparency and reporting regarding provider availability and rate-setting methodologies.
Teresa Leger Fernandez
Representative
NM
Teresa Leger Fernandez
Representative
NM
The Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026 mandates the restoration of reimbursement rates for the VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program to 2025 levels and requires 90-day congressional notification for any future reductions. The bill also improves oversight by requiring the VA to report annually on provider availability and to provide full transparency regarding the methodology used to calculate reimbursement rates.
This bill mandates electronic prior authorization, increases transparency through required data reporting, and establishes faster decision timelines for Medicare Advantage plans to improve timely access to care for seniors.
Mike Kelly
Representative
PA
Mike Kelly
Representative
PA
The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 aims to streamline and modernize the prior authorization process within Medicare Advantage plans. This bill mandates the adoption of electronic prior authorization systems and significantly increases transparency regarding approval rates and decision times starting in 2027. Furthermore, it establishes new enrollee protections and grants the Secretary authority to enforce faster decision timeframes for medical services.
This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution.
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days, utilizing authority under the War Powers Resolution. It explicitly clarifies that this action does not authorize the use of military force or limit security cooperation with Lebanese forces or the protection of diplomatic facilities.
The LIFT the BAR Act restores federal public benefit eligibility, including SNAP, Medicaid, and housing assistance, for many lawfully present noncitizens by repealing restrictions from the 1996 welfare law and updating terminology.
Pramila Jayapal
Representative
WA
Pramila Jayapal
Representative
WA
The LIFT the BAR Act repeals decades-old restrictions that barred many lawfully present noncitizens from accessing essential federal public benefits. This legislation restores eligibility for programs like SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and housing assistance for qualified noncitizens. The bill also updates terminology, replacing "alien" with "noncitizen" throughout relevant statutes.
This resolution urges Congress to take immediate action to restore and strengthen voting rights protections and consider structural reforms to the Senate and Supreme Court to safeguard American democracy.
Gregorio Casar
Representative
TX
Gregorio Casar
Representative
TX
This resolution expresses the House's urgent call for Congress to restore and strengthen civil rights and fair political representation for all Americans. It specifically condemns recent Supreme Court decisions that have weakened the Voting Rights Act and enabled partisan gerrymandering. The bill asserts that Congress must act boldly, including considering Senate and Supreme Court reforms, to protect multiracial democracy.
This bill renames and revises the Great American Outdoors Act's maintenance fund, increases dedicated funding through new, higher fees for foreign visitors, and sets spending priorities for deferred maintenance across public lands agencies.
Bruce Westerman
Representative
AR
Bruce Westerman
Representative
AR
This bill, the Great American Outdoors Act 250, significantly reforms and renames the existing public lands restoration fund to the America’s Legacy Restoration Fund. It secures dedicated funding streams, primarily from energy revenues and new fees on foreign visitors, to address critical deferred maintenance across the National Park Service, Forest Service, and other public land agencies. The legislation establishes strict spending priorities for infrastructure repair while also creating pilot programs for enhancing outdoor recreation and sportsmen's access. Finally, it mandates increased transparency and accountability through standardized metrics and public reporting on all funded projects.
The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 strengthens the right of individuals eligible for long-term services and supports to live in the most integrated community setting possible, holding states and providers accountable for transitioning people out of institutions.
Steve Cohen
Representative
TN
Steve Cohen
Representative
TN
The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the right of individuals eligible for long-term services and supports (LTSS) to live in the most integrated community setting possible. It prohibits discrimination by public entities and insurers against those who qualify for institutional placement but desire community-based services. The Act mandates comprehensive planning, self-evaluation, and enforcement mechanisms to speed up the transition of individuals out of institutions and ensure maximum control over their supports.
This bill mandates the creation of an online detainee locator system by DHS, requires notification for medical transfers, and increases public reporting on CBP arrests and enforcement operations.
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
This bill, the "Find Our Families Act of 2026," mandates the creation of a public, online detainee locator system for individuals in CBP and ICE custody, accessible in multiple languages. It requires timely posting of custody and location information, along with new notification requirements for medical transfers to family members. Additionally, the bill requires the public reporting of detailed information regarding CBP arrests and ongoing enforcement operations.
This Act establishes warrant requirements for the arrest of unaccompanied minors away from the border, prohibits military transport for immigration enforcement, and ensures children have the right to legal consultation before signing documents affecting their immigration status.
Maxine Dexter
Representative
OR
Maxine Dexter
Representative
OR
The Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026 establishes new protections for unaccompanied alien children encountered in the U.S. It mandates a judicial warrant for the arrest or detention of these children away from the border and prohibits the use of military assets for immigration enforcement, except during natural disasters. Furthermore, the bill ensures children cannot be coerced into signing legal documents affecting their status without first having a confidential consultation with a lawyer.
This bill strengthens U.S. access to critical minerals by authorizing international partnerships, establishing energy security compacts, and creating specialized State Department roles and workforce development programs to counter reliance on adversaries.
Young Kim
Representative
CA
Young Kim
Representative
CA
This bill strengthens U.S. access to critical minerals by authorizing international partnerships and agreements to build secure, transparent supply chains with allies. It establishes Energy Security Compacts to diversify energy and mineral sources while protecting American jobs and the environment. Finally, the legislation creates new leadership roles and exchange programs at the State Department to build a skilled domestic mining workforce and counter foreign leverage over essential resources.
This Act formalizes the commitment to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the US, Japan, and South Korea and establishes a formal Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue to deepen engagement.
Ami Bera
Representative
CA
Ami Bera
Representative
CA
This Act formalizes and strengthens the trilateral partnership between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. It expresses Congressional support for continuing the strategic alignment established at the Camp David summit. Crucially, it mandates the establishment of a formal US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue to deepen legislative engagement between the three nations.
This resolution directs the President to remove all United States Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of its adoption.
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
This resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution to mandate the withdrawal of all United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. It directs the President to complete this removal within seven days of the resolution's adoption.
This bill mandates the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless explicitly authorized by Congress.
Nydia Velázquez
Representative
NY
Nydia Velázquez
Representative
NY
This bill mandates the President to withdraw all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba. This removal is required unless Congress has specifically authorized the military action. The directive is issued under the authority of the War Powers Resolution.
This bill establishes the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum, designates its site on the National Mall, and sets requirements for its mission, construction, and diverse representation of viewpoints.
Nicole Malliotakis
Representative
NY
Nicole Malliotakis
Representative
NY
This act officially establishes the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum and designates its location on the National Mall, requiring the transfer of land jurisdiction to the Smithsonian Institution. The museum is mandated to preserve and present the history and achievements of biological women in the United States. Furthermore, the legislation requires that exhibits and programs reflect diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences of women, as guided by a broad array of knowledgeable sources.
This act prohibits a sitting President from filing civil lawsuits against the United States and voids the settlement agreement in *Trump v. Internal Revenue Service*, banning federal funds for such settlements.
Lizzie Fletcher
Representative
TX
Lizzie Fletcher
Representative
TX
This Act prohibits a sitting President from filing civil lawsuits against the United States. It also voids the settlement agreement in the specific case of *Trump v. Internal Revenue Service*. Furthermore, the bill bans the use of federal funds to establish any compensation fund to settle civil actions brought by a President or former President against the U.S.
This bill authorizes the minting and sale of commemorative gold and silver coins to honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, with surcharges supporting the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
Dan Goldman
Representative
NY
Dan Goldman
Representative
NY
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative gold and silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins will honor the victims, first responders, and survivors, with designs selected in consultation with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. All surcharges from the sale of these coins will be paid directly to the Memorial and Museum to support its operations and maintenance.
This bill prohibits using federal funds for specific settlement payments, particularly those related to the *Trump, et al. v. IRS, et al.* case, and restricts certain compromise settlements from the Judgment Fund to high-ranking officials and specific types of claims.
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
Jamie Raskin
Representative
MD
This Act prohibits the use of federal funds for specific settlement payments, including those related to the *Trump, et al. v. IRS, et al.* case. It places new restrictions on the Judgment Fund, barring payments to high-ranking officials, their relatives, and certain entities for specific types of claims. The bill also establishes strict reporting and notification requirements for large government compromise settlements.
This bill expands the types of international agreements the Secretary of State must report to Congress and sets a deadline for the Comptroller General's post-audit reports.
William Keating
Representative
MA
William Keating
Representative
MA
This bill expands transparency requirements under the Case-Zablocki Act by mandating the reporting of all international agreements, written or oral, where a foreign country accepts non-citizen individuals ordered removed from the U.S. It also sets a new 30-day deadline for the Comptroller General to submit post-audit reports to Congress.