Legislative Activity

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require tax-exempt organizations to report their involvement in immigrant resettlement activities on their annual Form 990 returns. The required schedule mandates disclosure of specific activities, including providing assistance or referrals to noncitizens or unauthorized entrants. Additionally, organizations must report the total number of noncitizens they assist with lawful resettlement and enrollment in federal benefit programs. The Treasury Secretary must then compile this aggregate data into an annual statistical report for Congress.

The Federal Benefits Repatriation Verification Act of 2026 restricts noncitizens receiving federal benefits from sending more than \$1,000 abroad annually. This bill establishes a Treasury database to track these repatriation transfers and requires financial institutions to verify compliance before processing transactions. Violations by individuals result in benefit ineligibility, while non-compliant institutions face significant civil penalties.

This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to finalize a consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026. It facilitates the legislative process by enabling the House to concur with Senate amendments while incorporating specific modifications detailed in the Rules Committee print.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to incentivize the domestic production of and investment in biobased renewable materials. It establishes a production tax credit of 10 cents per pound for qualified materials and a 30 percent investment tax credit for facilities dedicated to their manufacture. These measures aim to support sustainable supply chains by providing financial support for non-fuel, non-food biomass conversion projects.

This bill extends federal whistleblower protections to individuals who report fraud, waste, or abuse related to state-administered federal funds. It prohibits retaliation against these whistleblowers by state or local officials overseeing federal assistance. Furthermore, the legislation establishes criminal penalties for officials who retaliate and makes compliance a condition for receiving federal funding.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to permanently exempt all Olympic and Paralympic medals and prize money from federal income tax. By removing previous income-based limitations, this legislation ensures that athletes are not taxed on their competition winnings. These changes will apply to all awards received after December 31, 2025.

The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act aims to ensure states can use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to support pregnancy centers. This legislation specifically defines pregnancy centers as organizations that promote the life of the mother and unborn child while offering various resources and services to expecting and new parents.

This resolution establishes the rules for considering five separate bills related to labor and retirement law in the House of Representatives. The measures address topics including fiduciary duties under ERISA, defining hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime calculations, the definition of a "tipped employee," and clarifying joint employer status. The resolution waives procedural objections to allow for expedited debate and votes on these bills.

This resolution sets the process for the House to consider a Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, the bill providing continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026. It allows for immediate consideration of the Senate-amended bill and limits debate on the motion to concur to one hour. The procedures are designed to expedite the vote on funding the government for the next fiscal year.

The Habitat Enhancement Now Act establishes competitive grant programs managed by the Secretary of the Interior to boost the nesting success of migratory waterfowl. These grants will fund the placement and maintenance of "hen houses" in the prairie pothole region and support habitat restoration, pond creation, and landowner incentives in California. A total of $7 million annually will be dedicated to these efforts from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

This resolution establishes the House rules for considering four distinct bills: one reauthorizing opioid use disorder programs, and three bills concerning the Small Business Administration (SBA) related to office relocation, citizenship documentation for loans, and limiting lending companies. The resolution streamlines the process by waiving procedural objections and setting strict time limits and amendment procedures for the debate on each piece of legislation. Essentially, it acts as a procedural roadmap to bring these four bills to a vote quickly.

This bill establishes new limitations and specific conditions for transit agencies making advance payments for bus rolling stock using federal funds. It permits advance payments without a manufacturer's performance bond, provided strict requirements are met. These requirements include having a fully executed contract and limiting the advance payment to no more than 20% of the total purchase order cost.

The Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2025 establishes a new federal grant program to provide up to $4,000 annually for individuals pursuing associate's or bachelor's degrees in law enforcement or criminal justice. Recipients must agree to serve as a full-time law enforcement officer for four years after graduation or repay the funds with interest. Additionally, this Act repeals existing federal programs related to university sustainability found under Part U of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

The MOMS Act aims to support expecting and new mothers through three main initiatives. It establishes a centralized federal resource website, Pregnancy.gov, to connect mothers with local support services and adoption agencies. The bill also creates grant programs to fund organizations offering positive alternatives to abortion and expanding access to at-home prenatal and postnatal telehealth care in underserved areas. Finally, it allows states to establish and enforce child support obligations against biological fathers for unborn children upon the mother's request.

This bill outlines the procedures for the House of Representatives to consider resolutions and bills related to IRS digital asset regulations, CARES Act amendments regarding unemployment fraud, and continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025. It establishes debate times, waives certain points of order to expedite the process, and includes provisions for amendments and motions. Additionally, it exempts certain days from being counted towards the consideration of a joint resolution related to the national emergency declared on February 1, 2025.

The Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics, not hearing aids, and thus not subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion under the Social Security Act. This clarification must be made within 60 days of the Act's enactment. The Act ensures these devices are recognized as prosthetics, as defined in existing regulations.

The "Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act" prevents the implementation of the May 10, 2024 final rule mandating minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities and Medicaid payment transparency reporting and establishes an advisory panel to assess and provide recommendations on strengthening the nursing home workforce, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The panel will analyze workforce shortages, evaluate related regulations, and propose solutions to reduce burdens and enhance training, submitting annual reports to Congress and the public.

The Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access to Care Act prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing the minimum staffing level rules for nursing homes that were published by CMS on May 10, 2024. This legislation effectively blocks the enforcement of those specific staffing mandates.

The Investing in Rural America Act of 2025 amends the Farm Credit Act of 1971, enabling Farm Credit System institutions to finance essential community facilities in rural areas, with a limit of 15% of their total outstanding loans. These institutions must offer participation in financing to other domestic lenders, especially community banks, and report these offers to the Farm Credit Administration. The Farm Credit Administration will then provide an annual report to Congress on these activities. This amendment aims to support rural development by leveraging the resources of the Farm Credit System.

This bill amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to allow Congress to consider multiple resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules" (regulations finalized near the end of a presidential administration) in a single vote. It streamlines the process for Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations issued in the final days of a presidential term. The resolution sets the procedures for debating and voting on the bill, limiting debate time and restricting amendments.