H.R. 6500

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Extends duty-free treatment for imports from certain African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act from September 30, 2025 to December 31, 2028
β€’ Provides retroactive application of preferential treatment for covered articles entered after September 30, 2025 but before the bill's enactment, subject to filing requests within 180 days
β€’ Extends customs user fees from September 30, 2031 to December 31, 2031
Additional Details:
β€’ Extends the regional apparel article program by changing "21 succeeding" to "24 succeeding" and updating the end date to December 31, 2028
β€’ Requires the United States to pay amounts owed from retroactive liquidations within 90 days without interest
β€’ Defines covered articles as those from countries designated as beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries under section 104 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act as of the day before the bill's enactment
H.Res. 1430

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.185) to advance responsible policies.

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill provides for House consideration of H.R. 185, the "Epstein Files Transparency Act II," which amends the existing Epstein Files Transparency Act to add enforcement mechanisms against the U.S. Attorney General for withholding or redacting covered records.
β€’ State attorneys general, district attorneys, victims, and Members of Congress are each granted the right to sue the U.S. Attorney General in federal court to compel disclosure of Epstein-related records, with courts directed to expedite such cases.
β€’ The bill prohibits the Attorney General from invoking common law privileges (such as deliberative process, attorney-client, or law enforcement privilege) to withhold covered records, and establishes criminal penalties for DOJ/FBI officers who conceal, destroy, or falsify required materials.

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H.R. 9329

SEC Reform and Restructuring Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "SEC Reform and Restructuring Act" imposes new cost-benefit analysis requirements on SEC rulemaking, mandates semiannual Congressional testimony by the SEC Chairman, and requires a GAO audit of SEC cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.
β€’ The bill abolishes the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) two years after enactment, transferring its functions to a new Office of Public Accounting Oversight within the SEC's Office of the Chief Accountant.
β€’ The bill establishes enforcement clarity by defining when separate acts of noncompliance count as a single violation for penalty purposes across multiple securities laws.

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H.R. 1483

Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from requiring national securities exchanges, national securities associations, or their members to provide personally identifiable information (PII) under consolidated audit trail reporting requirements
β€’ Defines personally identifiable information to include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, taxpayer-identification numbers, financial account numbers, driver's license numbers, alien registration numbers, telephone numbers, email addresses, Internet Protocol addresses, and biometric data
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill is formally titled the "Protecting Investors' Personally Identifiable Information Act"
β€’ The PII prohibition applies specifically to information about market participants in relation to orders or reportable events under section 242.613(c)(7) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations
β€’ The bill was introduced on February 21, 2025, by Mr. Loudermilk along with Mrs. Wagner, Mr. Meuser, and Mr. Huizenga, with Mr. Nunn of Iowa and Mr. Downing added as additional sponsors before it was reported with an amendment on September 1, 2026
H.R. 4646

Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill, titled the "Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025," clarifies that existing whistleblower protections under section 4712 of title 41, United States Code, apply to contracts funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
β€’ These protections extend to contracts, subcontracts, grants, subgrants, and personal services contracts funded using amounts appropriated to the HUD Secretary, regardless of when those agreements were executed

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H.R. 2196

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Extends the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs
β€’ Amends Section 1(b) of Public Law 115-275 to change the expiration date referenced in section 8903(e) to November 3, 2032
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was introduced on March 18, 2025 by Mr. Hudson (for himself and Mr. Lynch)
β€’ The bill was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
β€’ The amendment specifically changes references to "expiration at the end of or extension beyond a seven-year period" to "expiration on or extension beyond November 3, 2032"
H.R. 1276

To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove deed restrictions from approximately 3.62 acres of land at 2956 Park Avenue in Paducah, Kentucky that were established in a 2012 quitclaim deed
β€’ Requires that the City of Paducah can only transfer or sell the land to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah
β€’ Mandates that any new use or development of the parcel continue to be compatible with public use or recreation purposes
Additional Details:
β€’ Specifies that the deed restrictions to be removed include easements, exceptions, reservations, terms, conditions, and covenants from the April 27, 2012 quitclaim deed recorded in McCracken County Deed Book 1229
β€’ Requires that if the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club receives the land, they must offer to convey it back to the Secretary without consideration before transferring it to any other entity
β€’ Identifies the land as being located on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center and includes the improvements on the property
H.R. 5366

Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide special tax treatment for personal casualty losses from major disasters declared by the President between July 4, 2025, and January 1, 2027
β€’ Creates an exclusion from gross income for compensation received for losses or damages from qualified wildfire disasters occurring after December 31, 2014
β€’ Allows qualified disaster losses to be taken as part of the standard deduction rather than requiring itemization
Additional Details:
β€’ Sets the dollar limitation for disaster losses at $500 per casualty (compared to $100 for regular casualty losses)
β€’ Defines qualified wildfire relief payments to include compensation for additional living expenses, lost wages, personal injury, death, or emotional distress, but only to the extent not compensated by insurance
β€’ The wildfire compensation exclusion applies only to payments received during taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and before January 1, 2031
H.R. 4795

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits institutions of higher education that engage in a "nonexpressive commercial boycott" of a "major strategic partner" of the United States from being eligible for certain funds under the Higher Education Act of 1965
β€’ Requires institutions participating in Title VI programs to annually certify that they permit students and faculty to participate in academic programs in major strategic partner countries under the same terms as programs in other foreign countries, or lose Title VI funding eligibility
H.R. 2069

Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to require other transaction agreements to be reported to USAspending.gov
β€’ Requires the Secretary to ensure data relating to other transaction agreements is automatically transmitted to the website within 3 years of enactment
β€’ Mandates annual reports on unreported Federal spending, including amounts not posted to the website and reasons for non-reporting
Additional Details:
β€’ Establishes implementation requirements including a detailed report on other transaction agreements if compliance is not met within 1 year, and a plan for full incorporation if not met within 2 years
β€’ Requires inspector generals of agencies described in section 901(b) of title 31 to submit reports to Congress at least once every 2 years for 10 years after enactment
β€’ Directs the Comptroller General to make recommendations within 1 year for updates to Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.204.10 regarding Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act requirements
H.R. 1501

Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the FAST Act to explicitly include "mining" in the definition of covered projects
β€’ Prohibits the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council from finalizing or enforcing a proposed rule that would revise the scope of mining sector projects eligible for FAST Act coverage
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill is titled the "Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025"
β€’ The prohibited proposed rule was titled "Revising Scope of the Mining Sector of Projects That Are Eligible for Coverage Under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act" and was published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2023
β€’ The amendment specifically inserts "mining," before "or any other sector" in Section 41001(6)(A) of the FAST Act
H.J.Res. 1

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine justices
β€’ Specifies the Court would consist of one chief justice and eight associate justices
β€’ Requires ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years of submission
Additional Details:
β€’ Was introduced as H.J. Res. 1 in the House of Representatives on January 3, 2025 by Mr. Biggs of Arizona
β€’ Requires two-thirds approval from both the Senate and House of Representatives before submission to states for ratification
β€’ Was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
H.R. 1114

L’Ouverture Economic Development Plan for Haiti Act of 2025

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Authorizes the establishment of a Haitian American Enterprise Fund for Haiti, operated by the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, to invest in Haiti's private sector development across industries including agriculture, manufacturing, energy, construction, and tourism
β€’ Authorizes $1 billion per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 (up to $6 billion total), with the Enterprise Fund required to repay all U.S. government funds to the Treasury and terminate by December 31, 2031
β€’ Establishes a 9-member Oversight Panel to monitor the Fund, with members appointed by both the Chief Executive Officer and the President, and requires annual audits and public reporting on Fund activities

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S. 858

Hershel β€˜Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor Medal of Honor recipients' acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice
β€’ Specifies that the monument shall be located within the Reserve, notwithstanding existing restrictions in section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code
β€’ Applies the Commemorative Works Act to the commemorative work except for the location requirement specified in the bill
Additional Details:
β€’ References that Congress unanimously passed Public Law 117-80 in 2021, which originally authorized the commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia
β€’ States that locating the monument in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial within the Reserve would be a respectful extension of Lincoln's enduring legacy
β€’ Notes that the Medal of Honor was established by President Abraham Lincoln and first awarded 160 years ago on March 25, 1863
H.R. 4586

AIDA

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill establishes a framework to support African and Caribbean diaspora engagement in development by reducing remittance costs, creating investment incentives, and forming institutional partnerships.
β€’ The bill creates several tax benefits, including a deduction of up to $3,000 for qualified remittances sent to African Union or CARICOM member states for housing, agriculture, education, healthcare, or small enterprise support, and an income exclusion of up to $12,000 for certified diaspora investments.
β€’ The bill repeals an existing remittance excise tax and establishes a Remittance Innovation Fund to support diaspora-owned and fintech-driven remittance providers.

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H.Res. 1499

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ This House Rules Committee resolution sets the terms and procedures for floor consideration of four separate legislative measures: H.R. 1501 (mineral production/FAST Act), H.R. 9436 (North Atlantic right whale regulations), H. Res. 1490 (condemnation of socialism), and H.R. 4795 (Higher Education Act/Israel boycott provisions)
β€’ For each of the four measures, the resolution waives all points of order against consideration, deems committee-recommended amendments as adopted, and limits debate to one hour equally divided between chair and ranking minority members of the relevant committees
β€’ The resolution also extends debate to one hour on any motion to suspend the rules regarding H.J. Res. 1, a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to fix the Supreme Court at nine justices

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H.R. 9436

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Titled the "Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026," this bill extends the effective time period of certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale.
β€’ The bill amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 by replacing the year "2028" with "2035" wherever it appears in the relevant section, extending the regulations by seven years.

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Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was reported with an amendment on August 27, 2026, after which it was committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed.
H.Res. 1504

Resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Ethics.

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The House of Representatives finds Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with two subpoenas issued to him on September 11, 2025 β€” one requiring document production and one requiring testimony.
β€’ The Speaker of the House is directed to certify the Committee on Ethics report detailing Joseph's refusal to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for legal proceedings under 2 U.S.C. Β§Β§ 192 and 194.

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H.Res. 1505

Resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find Hector Roos in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Ethics.

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The House finds Hector Roos in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with two subpoenas issued to him on August 12, 2025 β€” one requiring document production and one requiring testimony
β€’ The Speaker of the House is directed to certify the Committee on Ethics report detailing Roos's refusal to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for legal proceedings
β€’ The Speaker is also directed to take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoenas

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H.R. 8481

Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends title 18 of the United States Code to require courts to issue lifetime no-contact orders between defendants and victims when defendants are convicted of covered offenses
β€’ Defines covered offenses as felony crimes of violence or felony offenses involving sexual acts or conduct, including specific enumerated sections of federal law
β€’ Establishes that these lifetime injunctions can only be terminated on motion of the victim (for pardons/commutations) or defendant (for dismissed/overturned convictions)
Additional Details:
β€’ Defines "contact" broadly to include any direct or indirect communication, transmission, or physical interaction by written, oral, electronic, digital, or physical means
β€’ Specifies that violations of these lifetime orders are punishable as contempt of court and that no fee may be assessed or collected from victims for issuance of the orders
β€’ Requires courts to hold hearings on motions to terminate or suspend the orders and allows courts to take evidence regarding the allegations
H.R. 1869

Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Establishes a task force within the Department of Justice Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes, including duty evasion, trade-based money laundering, and smuggling
β€’ Requires the Attorney General to increase capabilities and capacity to prosecute trade-related crimes and create new positions for criminal trial attorneys and support personnel
β€’ Authorizes $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, with at least 80 percent to be used by the Criminal Division for criminal prosecution of trade crimes
Additional Details:
β€’ Requires the task force to participate in training with Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other Federal agencies, and develop multi-jurisdictional partnerships with trading partner countries
β€’ Mandates annual reports to Congress beginning one year after enactment, including statistics on publicly charged trade-related crimes, funding utilization, and estimates of additional funding needed
β€’ Specifies that the new structure must be established within 120 days after appropriations are made available and coordinated by a supervisory criminal trial attorney selected by the Assistant Attorney General
S. 32

LACA

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends federal law to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California
β€’ Adds College Station, Texas as an authorized court location for a Texas district court
β€’ Adds El Centro, California as an authorized court location alongside San Diego for a California district court

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Additional Details:
β€’ The Texas change amends Section 124(b)(2) of title 28, United States Code, while the California change amends Section 84(d) of the same title
S. 307

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Bureau of Prisons to fully implement, within 90 days of enactment, recommendations from a 2023 Inspector General report on addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault of staff by inmates
β€’ Directs the Inspector General to collect updated data and conduct analysis on inmate-on-staff sexual harassment and sexual assault incidents for fiscal years 2022–2025, then report findings to Congress and the Attorney General
β€’ Requires the Attorney General to promulgate national standards for prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault perpetrated by incarcerated individuals against Bureau of Prisons staff within 1 year of receiving the Inspector General's analysis

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H.R. 5182

To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to correct related technical errors.

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ This bill makes technical corrections and improvements to title 54 of the United States Code, which was previously enacted as a positive law title, by fixing errors such as misspellings, incorrect cross-references, and missing provisions across multiple sections and chapters.
β€’ The bill amends related provisions in titles 15, 16, and 43 of the U.S. Code to update outdated statutory references (e.g., replacing references to the National Historic Preservation Act with the correct title 54 citations).
β€’ The bill repeals certain superseded provisions of law and includes transitional and savings provisions to ensure continuity of existing regulations, orders, and administrative actions under the corrected code.

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H.R. 5210

To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ H.R. 5210 makes purely technical amendments to update outdated statutory cross-references across numerous titles of the U.S. Code, replacing old citation numbers with current ones without changing any substantive law.
β€’ The bill is organized into three divisions: Division A updates references to provisions in Title 2 U.S.C., Division B updates references to provisions in Title 50 U.S.C. (Chapters 44-47), and Division C updates references to provisions in Title 52 U.S.C.
β€’ The amendments span corrections across more than 20 different titles of the U.S. Code, affecting citations in dozens of existing laws including appropriations acts, intelligence authorization acts, election law statutes, and homeland security legislation.
H.R. 4465

To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill amends chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, to keep those chapters current by incorporating laws enacted after October 19, 2021, and to correct related technical errors, without changing the meaning or effect of existing law.
β€’ The bill makes substantive updates to Inspector General provisions, including rules governing removal, transfer, non-duty status, vacancy succession, and reporting requirements to Congress.
β€’ The bill makes extensive conforming amendments across numerous federal statutes to update outdated references to the Inspector General Act of 1978, the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, replacing them with current title 5 citations.

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H.R. 4523

To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ This bill makes technical amendments to title 49 of the United States Code to improve the Code, with no changes to policy or substance.
β€’ The amendments primarily involve formatting corrections, adding legal citations, fixing punctuation, correcting grammatical errors, and inserting "of this title" after cross-references throughout chapter 224 and related sections.
β€’ The bill also corrects one substantive cross-reference in the Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021, changing a citation from "section 22402(b)(1)(E)" to "section 22402(b)(1)(F)."

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H.R. 4499

To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ This bill makes purely technical amendments to update outdated statutory cross-references across numerous federal laws, replacing old U.S. Code citations (primarily from title 42) with their current locations in title 34, United States Code.
β€’ The bill corrects related technical errors such as wrong section numbers, typographical mistakes, and incorrect designations found in existing statutes across titles 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 40, 42, 49, and 50 of the U.S. Code.

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H.R. 4584

To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ This bill makes technical amendments to update outdated statutory cross-references across numerous federal laws, replacing old U.S. Code citations (primarily from chapters 14 and 19 of title 25) with their current, renumbered equivalents.
β€’ The amendments span laws across titles 2 through 50 of the U.S. Code, correcting references to Indian self-determination, tribal governance, and related statutes that were reclassified to new code sections.
β€’ The bill also corrects related technical errors, such as typographical mistakes, incorrect section numbers, and outdated public law citations within existing statutes.

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H.R. 5185

To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill updates outdated statutory references across dozens of titles of the U.S. Code, replacing obsolete citations (such as references to "section 3709 of the Revised Statutes," the "Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949," and the "Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act") with their current equivalents in the codified U.S. Code, particularly in title 41.
β€’ The bill's stated purpose is to make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code generally.
β€’ The amendments span Titles 2 through 52 of the U.S. Code, touching laws ranging from legislative branch appropriations acts to the Atomic Energy Act, the Small Business Act, the Clean Air Act, and numerous other statutes.

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H.R. 5174

To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ This bill makes technical revisions to Title 51 of the United States Code (national and commercial space programs) to keep it current, including reorganizing chapters, correcting committee name references, replacing vague date references with specific dates, and fixing cross-references without changing the underlying meaning or effect of existing law.
β€’ The bill enacts several new statutory provisions into Title 51, including sections on counterfeit electronic parts detection, information security, workforce development, facilities and infrastructure policy, commercial crew and cargo transportation, STEM education programs, Earth observation coordination, and human space exploration roadmaps.
β€’ The bill reorganizes the chapter structure of Title 51 by redesignating existing chapters, creating reserved chapter ranges, and inserting new chapters covering aeronautics and space technology, facilities and infrastructure, commercial transportation capabilities, and advancing human space exploration.

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H.R. 6048

NDO Fairness Act of 2025

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends title 18, United States Code, to modify delayed notice requirements for warrants, orders, or subpoenas seeking electronic communications or computing service records
β€’ Establishes time limits for nondisclosure orders: up to one year for child pornography/sexual exploitation cases, and up to 90 days for all other investigations
β€’ Requires government entities to notify customers/subscribers within 5 business days after nondisclosure orders expire and provide copies of disclosed information upon request
Additional Details:
β€’ Requires courts to make written determinations based on specific facts that not granting nondisclosure requests would likely result in endangering safety, flight from prosecution, evidence destruction, witness intimidation, or jeopardizing investigations
β€’ Allows service providers to challenge nondisclosure orders in court and permits disclosure to attorneys for legal advice and to persons necessary for compliance
β€’ Mandates the Attorney General to publish annual reports detailing the number of warrants/orders issued, nondisclosure applications, grants/denials, and resulting arrests/convictions by federal judicial district
H.R. 9497

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 authorizes improvements to U.S. rivers and harbors, establishes new program offices within the Army Corps of Engineers' Directorate of Civil Works, and authorizes numerous specific water resources projects across multiple states
β€’ The bill creates new administrative structures including offices for Inland Navigation Construction Management, Water Supply and Drought Resiliency, Technical Assistance and Community Outreach, and Alternative Delivery Methods, each required to be established within 180 days
β€’ The bill addresses dam safety, levee oversight, dredging coordination, flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and navigation projects, while also modifying, deauthorizing, or reauthorizing numerous existing projects

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H.R. 6788

Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill releases three Montana wilderness study areasβ€”the Middle Fork Judith (81,000 acres), Hoodoo Mountain (11,380 acres), and Wales Creek (11,580 acres)β€”from their wilderness study area designations
β€’ Following release, these areas would be managed under applicable land and resource management plans rather than wilderness study area restrictions
β€’ Congress cites repeated agency findings that all three areas were determined unsuitable for wilderness designation, and argues release would improve sportsmen access, public access, and allow wildlife habitat and wildfire mitigation projects

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H.R. 9779

Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Officially designates Boca Chica Beach in Cameron County, Texas, as "Boca Chica Beach" in all U.S. laws, maps, regulations, and official records
β€’ Requires the Domestic Names Committee to notify affected Members of Congress whenever it receives a geographic name proposal and solicits public input on that proposal
S. 675

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide up to $50,000,000 in grants to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation for establishing a presidential library in Medora, North Dakota
β€’ Grants are contingent on the Foundation first certifying it has received at least $100,000,000 from North Dakota state funds or non-Federal sources; grant funds cannot be used for library maintenance or operation
β€’ Allows the Secretary to loan Federal museum artifacts and objects (including items not currently on public display) to the Foundation within 180 days of enactment, at no cost

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H.R. 10136

Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Crossett Experimental Forest (including the R.R. Reynolds Research Natural Area and associated facilities) to the State of Arkansas, if Arkansas submits a written request within 180 days of enactment
β€’ The transfer is made without consideration (no payment) via quitclaim deed, with all conveyance costs (surveys, administrative) paid by Arkansas
β€’ As a condition of the transfer, Arkansas must designate the land as "Crossett State Forest" and use it for forest research, education, and demonstration purposes in coordination with the University of Arkansas at Monticello and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

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H.R. 10128

To codify Secretary's Order 3434 of the Department of the Interior.

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Codifies Secretary's Order 3434 of the Department of the Interior into law, giving it the force and effect of law
β€’ The order, issued June 25, 2025, relates to strengthening coordination with gateway communities
β€’ The bill was introduced by Mr. McClintock and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill consists of a single section accomplishing this codification, with no additional provisions or modifications to the original order's content described in the bill text
β€’ Beyond the subject matter description ("strengthening coordination with gateway communities"), the specific provisions or requirements of Secretary's Order 3434 are not provided in the bill text
H.R. 9269

Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Extends the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network by amending existing law
β€’ Changes the authorization period from 7 years after the original enactment to 10 years after the enactment of this new Act
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill is formally titled the "Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act"
β€’ The amendment is made to Section 308404 of title 54, United States Code
β€’ The bill was introduced in the House on June 11, 2026, by Mr. Clyburn along with eight co-sponsors, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
H.R. 642

Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Designates approximately 34 miles of the Myakka River within Sarasota County, Florida as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in partnership with the Myakka River Management Coordinating Council
β€’ The 34-mile designation is divided into eight specific segments, each classified as either a wild, scenic, or recreational river based on their location between defined landmarks
β€’ Land acquisition for the designated segments is limited to donation or owner-consented purchase only β€” condemnation is explicitly prohibited

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H.R. 9600

Common Sense 250 Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Common Sense 250 Act of 2026" approves the specific location of a commemorative work honoring Thomas Paine within Area I of the Washington, DC commemorative areas map.
β€’ The bill overrides a requirement of the Commemorative Works Act to allow placement of the Thomas Paine commemorative work in Area I.

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H.R. 5470

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the Route 66 National Historic Trail, covering approximately 2,400 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, including all alignments of U.S. Highway 66 in existence between 1926 and 1985
β€’ The trail would be administered by the Secretary of the Interior through the National Park Service, with required tribal consultation before activities having substantial direct impacts on Indian Tribes
β€’ Land acquisition for the trail is restricted to willing sellers only and cannot extend more than an average of one-quarter mile on either side of the trail, with eminent domain and condemnation explicitly prohibited

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H.R. 6207

Chip EQUIP Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits recipients of federal semiconductor funding from procuring, installing, or using semiconductor manufacturing equipment made by foreign entities of concern for 10 years
β€’ Defines ineligible equipment as completed, fully assembled semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufactured, assembled, or refurbished by foreign entities of concern, including deposition, etching, lithography, and testing equipment
β€’ Allows the Secretary to waive prohibitions under specific conditions including when equipment is not available from the U.S. or allied countries in sufficient quantities or quality
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill is titled the "Chip Equipment Quality, Usefulness, and Integrity Protection Act of 2025" or "Chip EQUIP Act"
β€’ Waiver conditions also include when equipment was manufactured by a non-foreign entity of concern but refurbished by a foreign entity of concern, or when use complies with Export Administration Regulations and is deemed in national security interest
β€’ The prohibitions apply to agreements under sections 9902 and 9906 of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
H.R. 6488

RESET Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits covered platforms from allowing individuals under age 16 to create or maintain accounts or profiles if the platform knows the individual is a minor
β€’ Requires covered platforms to identify, notify, and terminate existing minor accounts within specified timeframes (60 days to identify, 180 days to notify, 30 days after notification to terminate)
β€’ Mandates immediate deletion of personal data upon account termination, with a 90-day window for minors to request copies of their data
Additional Details:
β€’ Establishes enforcement through the Federal Trade Commission, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act
β€’ Allows state attorneys general to bring civil actions on behalf of residents to enjoin violations, enforce compliance, or obtain damages and other relief
β€’ Takes effect one year after enactment and preempts state and local laws relating to the same provisions
H.R. 5402

Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to explicitly permit landlords, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and utility/telecommunications companies to report consumer payment history to consumer reporting agencies
β€’ Prohibits energy utility firms from reporting a consumer's outstanding balance as late if the consumer has entered into a payment plan with the utility and is meeting its obligations
β€’ Requires the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress within 2 years on the impact of this reporting on consumers and the effect of consumer cash flow data on credit scores

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H.R. 8141

Fair Credit Reporting Reseller Accuracy Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require resellers of consumer report information to follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of that information before transmitting it to an end user or another reseller
β€’ Limits reseller liability by providing that a reseller cannot be held liable if it accurately communicates information it obtained from another consumer reporting agency
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill is titled the "Fair Credit Reporting Reseller Accuracy Act" and accomplishes its changes by adding a new subsection (f) to Section 607 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681e)
β€’ The term "reseller" as used in the new provision is defined by reference to the existing definition found in Section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, though that definition is not reproduced in this bill text
H.R. 7187

Clarity for Compensation Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an exception so that a registered representative-owned "personal services entity" is not classified as a broker solely for receiving compensation on behalf of a registered representative from that representative's registered broker
β€’ The exception applies only when specific conditions are met, including that the broker controls payment amounts and timing, the entity does not hold itself out as a broker, the entity does not engage in other broker activity, and ownership is limited to the registered representative and their immediate family members
β€’ The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment and requires personal services entities to maintain books and records available to the Commission and applicable self-regulatory organization

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H.R. 9385

PROTECT USA Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits U.S. entities "integral to the national interests of the United States" from complying with foreign sustainability due diligence regulations, explicitly including the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
β€’ Blocks U.S. courts from recognizing foreign court judgments against covered U.S. entities related to such regulations, and imposes civil penalties up to $1,000,000 on persons who take adverse action against complying entities
β€’ Provides a hardship exemption process allowing covered entities to petition the President for relief from the prohibition, which is automatically granted unless the President denies it in writing within 30 days

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H.R. 9129

GUARD Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires national security agencies to determine within 1 year whether certain humanoid and quadruped robotics communications equipment or services from covered foreign entities pose unacceptable risks to U.S. national security
β€’ Mandates that the Federal Communications Commission add such robotics equipment or services to its covered list if they are determined to pose unacceptable risks or if no determination is made within the 1-year timeframe
β€’ Applies only to humanoid or quadruped robots and controlling software that are communications equipment produced by entities from countries of concern, not NATO allies or Major Non-NATO Allies
Additional Details:
β€’ Establishes reporting requirements to congressional committees within 30 days for risk determinations, with reports submitted in unclassified form but may contain classified annexes
β€’ Defines covered robotics as mechanical devices with 2 or 4 articulated limbs that operate autonomously, semi-autonomously, or based on commands/sensor data at a distance from human operators
β€’ Creates a review process where other national security agencies have 180 days to review and report on determinations that robotics equipment does not pose unacceptable risks
H.R. 10170

Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the marketplace for advanced memory technology, covering demand, supply constraints, supply chains, and barriers to supply
β€’ The Secretary must submit a report to congressional committees and publish it on the Department of Commerce website within 270 days of enactment, with a public comment period before submission
β€’ The bill defines "advanced memory technology" to include DRAM, high-bandwidth memory, 3D-stacked memory, and high-layer-count 3D NAND used in AI, data centers, autonomous vehicles, and advanced communications

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H.R. 1640

HEIRS Act of 2025

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Establishes two grant programs administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: one for eligible governmental entities (states, local governments, territories, and Tribal governments) that adopt the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act, and one for eligible entities (HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, legal services clinics, and qualifying nonprofits) to assist owners of heirs' property
β€’ Grant funds may be used to help residents with expenses related to establishing property ownership rights, settling estates, title clearing, and home retention efforts, including legal fees, land surveys, and recording fees
β€’ Requires nonprofit organizations receiving HUD housing counseling funds to explain heirs' property risks and inform consumers of available estate planning and title clearing options

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H.R. 2805

PLAN for Broadband Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop a "National Strategy to Close the Digital Divide" within 1 year, aimed at improving management and coordination of Federal broadband programs across 14 specified covered agencies
β€’ Requires the Assistant Secretary to develop an implementation plan within 120 days of submitting the Strategy, covering accountability, interagency coordination, waste reduction, and public engagement
β€’ Mandates a Government Accountability Office study and report, due within 1 year of the Implementation Plan's submission, to examine the Strategy's efficacy and recommend improvements

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H.R. 9331

STOP Payments Fraud Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Expedited Funds Availability Act to allow depository institutions to delay funds availability for checks or wire transfers when they have reasonable suspicion of fraud, with initial holds not exceeding 10 days and extended holds not exceeding 45 days
β€’ Authorizes the Federal Reserve Board and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to jointly prescribe regulations implementing these fraud exceptions and to determine when certain check classes pose material fraud loss risks warranting adjusted availability rules
β€’ Requires the Comptroller General to study funds availability laws and fraud safeguards and report findings to Congress within nine months of the effective date of implementing rules

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H.R. 10163

American Quantum Competitiveness Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Secretary of Commerce to serve as the principal presidential advisor on quantum technology commercial policy and to promote U.S. commercial leadership in quantum technology, including supporting manufacturing, deployment, and private sector investment.
β€’ Requires the Secretary to promote "trusted quantum supply chains" β€” sourcing critical quantum components from the U.S. or allied suppliers β€” while identifying barriers to investment and assessing/reducing risks from components supplied by "covered nations."
β€’ Mandates the Secretary to publish a national strategy report within 2 years (and every 3 years thereafter) covering actions taken, emerging risks, a comprehensive strategy, and legislative recommendations related to quantum technology competitiveness.

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H.R. 10158

Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on "covered activity" by manufacturers involving foreign adversaries in the U.S. automotive industry
β€’ The study must assess national security, economic competitiveness, intellectual property risks, technology transfers, and foreign adversary involvement (including state-owned enterprises and sovereign wealth funds)
β€’ The Secretary must submit a report to congressional committees and publish an unclassified version on the Department of Commerce website within 2 years of enactment

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H.R. 10152

Open-Source AI Leadership Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Secretary of Commerce to support the adoption and use of American open AI models (called "qualified open models") in interstate and foreign commerce through actions such as designating a coordination point of contact, entering agreements with private entities and governments, and identifying barriers to adoption
β€’ Requires the Secretary to assess and publicly report on risks posed by "foreign adversary models" (open AI models developed by covered nations or entities under their control), including risks to data confidentiality, national security, supply chains, and model outputs, with annual reports published for up to 10 years
β€’ Explicitly prohibits construing the Act as authorizing the Secretary to ban, restrict, or otherwise make unavailable any open AI model in interstate or foreign commerce

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H.R. 2713

MAIN Event Ticketing Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The MAIN Event Ticketing Act amends the Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016 to expand prohibited conduct to include using automated applications to purchase event tickets in circumvention of posted online ticket purchasing order rules, including software that bypasses access control systems or security measures.
β€’ The bill requires ticket issuers to implement and maintain security safeguards on their websites, report known circumvention incidents to the FTC within 30 days of discovery, and take reasonable steps to address causes of circumvention.
β€’ The bill establishes civil penalties for violations, including at least $10,000 per day a violation continues, $1,000 per violation, and an additional $10,000 per violation for intentional violations.

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H.R. 4950

Data BRIDGE Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to add a layer to the National Broadband Map showing the location of agricultural areas within 180 days of enactment
β€’ Requires the FCC to consult with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, state representatives, and other relevant stakeholders when implementing this update
Additional Details:
β€’ The FCC must maintain the updated map on an ongoing basis after the initial update is completed
β€’ Consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture specifically includes consideration of existing USDA data related to the location of agricultural areas
β€’ The bill is formally titled the "Data Broadband Reporting and Integration for Deployment in Geographically Essential Areas Act," or the "Data BRIDGE Act," and defines "State" to include each of the several States and the District of Columbia
H.R. 5967

Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to convene an interagency task force to address scams
β€’ Requires the task force to develop and implement a national strategy that includes public education, coordination with industry, enforcement actions, and international coordination
β€’ Mandates the task force submit a report to Congress within 1 year and terminate after 10 years
Additional Details:
β€’ Includes representatives from 10 agencies including Department of Homeland Security, FBI, State Department, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, FCC, SEC, Social Security Administration, and U.S. Postal Service
β€’ Requires consultation with consumer advocacy organizations, multiple industry sectors (banking, AI, cryptocurrency, dating apps, social media, etc.), state attorneys general, and local law enforcement
β€’ Specifies the national strategy must include utilization of the Consumer Sentinel Network and Internet Crime Complaint Center, plus strategies to reduce financial losses and improve victim recovery resources
H.R. 6152

Foreign Robocall Elimination Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the FCC to establish an interagency taskforce on unlawful robocalls within 270 days of enactment, composed of federal agency representatives and seven private sector members, to produce a report with recommendations for combating foreign-originated robocalls submitted to Congress within 360 days of the taskforce's establishment
β€’ Requires the FCC to issue rules mandating that providers post a bond of up to $100,000 before filing a certification to the Robocall Mitigation Database, with exemptions for established, regulated providers meeting certain criteria
β€’ Grants the registered consortium immunity from civil liability for receiving, sharing, or publishing traceback information about suspected unlawful, fraudulent, or illegally spoofed calls

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H.R. 6832

PACK Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The PACK Act amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit deceptive recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer product packaging, requiring that such claims be certified by an accredited third-party certification body.
β€’ Recyclable claims must be qualified with information about recycling program availability (unless accessible to a "substantial majority," defined as 60% or more, of consumers/communities), compostable claims require scientific evidence and qualifying disclosures in certain circumstances, and reusable claims require the seller to provide an actual system or product enabling reuse.
β€’ The FTC must issue compliance guidance within two years and establish an advisory council within one year, while the bill preempts any state or local laws that are not identical to its requirements.

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H.R. 7294

AI for Secure Networks Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on how artificial intelligence technology impacts the security of telecommunications networks, covering both potential benefits and risks
β€’ Requires the Secretary to submit a report on study findings to relevant congressional committees within one year of enactment, which may include legislative recommendations
β€’ Mandates consultation with the Federal Communications Commission and industry stakeholders, and requires a public comment opportunity before the report is submitted

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H.R. 7502

Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits persons from making misleading recycled content claims when advertising, marketing, selling, or offering products to consumers, with enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission
β€’ Establishes mass balance accounting as an acceptable method for substantiating recycled content claims, provided it complies with a third-party certification system
β€’ Preempts all state and local laws related to the prohibition and enforcement provisions of the Act, creating a uniform federal standard

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H.R. 7945

Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026" bans the sale of nitrous oxide consumer products by classifying them as banned hazardous products under the Consumer Product Safety Act, effective 180 days after enactment.
β€’ The ban includes specific exemptions for nitrous oxide used in medical or dental treatment, commercial food production, research and development, and as a propellant in pressurized food containers.

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H.R. 8255

SAT Streamlining Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish specific timeframes for the FCC to process applications for radiofrequency licenses and market access grants for satellite operations (typically 1 year for most applications, 30 days for receive-only earth stations)
β€’ Creates expedited processing procedures for certain license modifications, including 90-day approval for minor modifications that increase transmission capacity or improve spectral efficiency
β€’ Establishes a "deemed granted" provision where applications are automatically approved if the FCC fails to act within required deadlines after receiving written notice from the applicant
Additional Details:
β€’ Requires the FCC to issue rules within 12 months to establish policies promoting competition, innovation, and efficient spectrum use, and to define what constitutes reportable foreign ownership
β€’ Sets license and market access grant terms not to exceed 15 years and establishes 180-day renewal processing deadlines
β€’ Mandates national security review by a specified Committee for applications from entities with reportable foreign ownership and prohibits state/local rate regulation for covered services
H.R. 9330

Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Establishes consumer protections for earned wage access (EWA) services, including requiring providers to always offer a no-cost option to receive earned wages and prohibiting providers from using debt collection, lawsuits, or arbitration to compel repayment
β€’ Mandates extensive disclosures to consumers before agreements and before each disbursement, including fee information, tip policies, and the voluntary nature of tips, while setting a $0 default tip amount
β€’ Preempts state laws that would classify compliant EWA services as credit, loans, or debt, while directing the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to issue implementing rules within 180 days of enactment

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H.R. 10259

DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with local officials, community members, public health authorities, and others, hold a public meeting, and establish a 60-day public comment period before constructing or contracting for any immigration detention facility
β€’ Prohibits the Secretary from building an immigration detention facility in a municipality if the local government has officially prohibited such construction, and bars use of non-residential structures (e.g., warehouses, storage facilities) or military installations for immigration detention
β€’ Requires the Secretary to coordinate with local public health authorities to establish protocols for contagious disease outbreaks at immigration detention facilities

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H.R. 10243

Protecting Elders From Government Error Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Social Security Act to prohibit recovery of old-age insurance benefit overpayments if the overpayment occurred more than 6 months before the Commissioner's finding and was caused by the Commissioner's own error
β€’ Limits monthly benefit reductions for recovering Commissioner-caused old-age insurance overpayments to no more than 5% of the monthly benefit amount
β€’ These protections do not apply to anyone the Commissioner determines has ever committed fraud or similar fault under the program

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H.R. 10247

Future of America’s Workforce Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Bureau of Labor Statistics to publish the Contingent Work Supplement to the Current Population Survey annually and include information on "covered technologies" in each supplement
β€’ "Covered technologies" includes AI and other systems that influence human decision-making at work or that adapt/learn over time based on data or experience, and may affect job tasks, pay, scheduling, or worker autonomy
β€’ If the Bureau fails to publish on schedule, the Commissioner of Labor Statistics must report to designated congressional committees explaining the reasons and expected publication date

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H.R. 10240

Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026" requires coverage of crisis response servicesβ€”defined as mental health or substance use services provided during a crisis by mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization facilities, or urgent care facilitiesβ€”across multiple federal health programs.
β€’ The bill mandates this coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, and requires group health plans and private health insurance issuers to cover these services with financial requirements no more restrictive than those applied to medical/surgical benefits.
β€’ Most coverage provisions take effect 3 years after enactment across all programs covered by the bill.

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H.R. 10244

No Taxpayer Funds for Congressional First Class Flights Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits the use of official funds for airline travel for Members of Congress in anything other than coach-class accommodations
β€’ An exception is allowed when non-coach accommodations are necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need
β€’ The bill takes effect beginning in fiscal year 2027

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H.R. 10246

9–8–8 Community Infrastructure Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill, titled the "9-8-8 Community Infrastructure Act," amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for capital projects at health centers and crisis-related facilities.
β€’ Eligible recipients include federally funded health centers, Tribes/Tribal organizations, crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, and crisis call centers with working relationships with local mental health and substance use organizations.
β€’ The bill authorizes $1,000,000,000 for these capital grants, to remain available until expended.

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H.R. 10286

Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires "covered stadiums" (publicly funded venues with at least 10,000 seats) to cap concession prices at no more than 7 percent above the market rate of comparable goods in the nearest metropolitan area
β€’ Prohibits covered stadiums from charging small businesses a fee for the right to sell concessions to patrons attending events
β€’ Enforcement is handled by the Federal Trade Commission, with violations treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act

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H.R. 10257

To require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of 80 specifically named communities across multiple states.
β€’ The USPS must complete these ZIP Code designations no later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Act.
β€’ The communities span numerous states including California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Texas, Wisconsin, and others listed explicitly in the bill.

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H.R. 10264

American Made Federal Uniforms and Apparel Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "American Made Federal Uniforms and Apparel Act of 2026" prohibits federal agencies from using appropriated funds to procure clothing, uniforms, and related textile products unless those items are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced entirely in the United States.
β€’ The bill defines "covered items" broadly to include clothing (outerwear, footwear, uniforms, insignia, etc.) and textile materials such as cotton, wool, silk, and synthetic fabrics, while providing limited exceptions for availability, overseas operations, small purchases, and items for resale.
β€’ The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council must issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment, and the Administrator of General Services must submit annual compliance reports to Congress for three years beginning two years after the effective date.

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H.R. 10266

No Elite Athletes Using X-pro status to ensure Prioritizing Recruitment Of Student-athletes (NEAUX PROS) Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Conditions college eligibility for federal Title IV financial aid programs on institutions not allowing athletes who hold active professional sports contracts to compete in intercollegiate athletics in that same sport
β€’ Establishes criminal penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment (or up to 10 years for financially motivated or repeat violations) for athletics officials who knowingly recruit or sign such professional athletes to compete
β€’ Allows athletes to avoid "professional athlete" status by rescinding their professional contract in writing before receiving any compensation or rendering any athletic services under it

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H.R. 10283

Congressional Pension Accountability Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Congressional Pension Accountability Act" makes prior congressional service noncreditable for retirement annuity purposes under CSRS or FERS if a Member is expelled from Congress or resigns after an ethics committee adopts a Statement of Alleged Violation against them by majority vote.
β€’ Members whose service becomes noncreditable are entitled to a refund of their own contributions attributable to that service, but are not required to repay annuity benefits already properly received before expulsion.
β€’ A presidential pardon or commutation of a criminal sentence does not restore any forfeited annuity benefits under this bill.

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H.R. 10254

MORE Savings Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Renames itself the "MORE Savings Act" and establishes a Medicare pilot model in 15 selected states that eliminates cost-sharing (coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles) for opioid use disorder treatments, overdose reversal medications, behavioral health services, and recovery support services under Medicare Parts B, C, and D
β€’ Requires group health plans and health insurance issuers under PHSA, ERISA, and the IRC to cover prescription drugs for opioid use disorders, behavioral health services, and community recovery support services with no cost-sharing, effective for plan years beginning January 1, 2027
β€’ Increases the federal Medicaid matching rate to 90 percent for medication-assisted treatment expenditures and gives states the option to include recovery support services within the definition of medication-assisted treatment

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H.R. 10296

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building".

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building"
β€’ Requires that all future legal and official references to this facility use the new designated name

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Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
H.R. 10265

White House Fellows Program Authorization Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Codifies and authorizes the White House Fellows Program in statute, establishing it within the Executive Office of the President to provide U.S. citizens with first-hand experience working at senior levels of the federal government
β€’ Establishes the President's Commission on White House Fellowships (up to 30 appointed private citizens) to recruit, screen, and recommend 11–19 Fellows per year, with the President making final selections
β€’ Fellows serve 12-month terms (extendable by 3 months) as full-time employees assigned to senior Executive Branch officials, compensated under the General Schedule pay rates

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H.R. 10288

Rural Broadband Modernization Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Rural Broadband Modernization Act" amends the ReConnect program to prohibit denying or disadvantaging applications based on the type of technology used to deliver broadband, including terrestrial, non-terrestrial, or low-Earth orbit satellite systems
β€’ To be eligible for ReConnect loans or grants, projects must provide broadband with at least 100 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps upstream transmission capacity
β€’ The bill requires new public reporting: within 30 days of an award, the Secretary must report locations to be served and technology used; upon project completion, a report on assistance disbursed and locations served must also be published

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H.R. 10250

No Preference Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits executive agency heads from requiring or giving preference to federal contract offerors based on whether they will use workers covered by a collective bargaining agreement
β€’ Extends the same prohibition specifically to the Secretary of Defense for defense contracts
β€’ The bill is titled the "No Preference Act" and amends titles 41 and 10 of the United States Code

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H.R. 10251

Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act" prohibits duties on school supplies and educational materials that exceed the duty rates in effect on January 19, 2025, with limited exceptions.
β€’ The duty limitation applies to a specific list of tariff categories (including backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, keyboards, and children's coloring books) as well as items designated by the Secretary of Commerce as elementary or secondary school classroom items.
β€’ Congress retains oversight through a joint resolution of disapproval process that can block specific items from receiving the duty exemption.

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H.R. 10277

Access to School Supplies Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Secretary of Education to run a competitive pilot grant program awarding funds to up to 10 qualified local educational agencies annually to help purchase school supplies for students and instructional staff at no cost to them
β€’ Eligibility is limited to local educational agencies serving high-poverty schools (those in the highest two quartiles based on low-income student enrollment), with grant priority given to agencies demonstrating the highest level of need
β€’ Authorizes $100 million per year for fiscal years 2027–2031, with the program sunsetting after September 30, 2031

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H.R. 10273

Fairness for Farm Workers Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Fairness for Farm Workers Act" amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to extend overtime pay protections to agricultural workers, phasing in a 40-hour overtime threshold between 2027 and 2030 (or 2030–2033 for employers with 25 or fewer employees)
β€’ The bill removes several existing exemptions that excluded agricultural workers from certain labor law protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act
β€’ Smaller employers (25 or fewer employees) receive delayed implementation timelines of approximately three additional years compared to larger employers

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H.R. 10294

Better Pay for American Workers Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Better Pay for American Workers Act" amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the federal minimum wage in steps: $15.00/hour (2027), $17.50/hour (2028), and $20.00/hour (2029)
β€’ Beginning January 1, 2030, the minimum wage would be adjusted annually by the Secretary based on the annual percentage increase in the median hourly wage of all employees, as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
β€’ The annually adjusted wage must be rounded to the nearest $0.05 and cannot be lower than the previously established rate

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H.R. 10258

PROOF Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "PROOF Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish specific notice and due process requirements the IRS must follow before beginning an examination of a tax-exempt organization or revoking its tax-exempt status.
β€’ Organizations under examination gain explicit rights including written notice of the examination's scope, minimum 30-day response periods for information requests, supervisory conferences, a closing conference before any adverse determination, and a proposed adverse determination letter at least 30 days before any final action.
β€’ The bill also extends appeal rights to the IRS Independent Office of Appeals for proposed adverse determinations, requiring the office to acknowledge requests within 10 business days and hold conferences within 90 days.

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H.R. 10255

Penalties for Polluters Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Penalties for Polluters Act" significantly increases civil penalty amounts for violations under the Mineral Leasing Act, the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990
β€’ The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to annually adjust certain maximum penalties to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index
β€’ The bill establishes a "Penalty Revenue Reinvestment Fund" where excess penalty revenues are split 50/50 between harmed states, Indian Tribes, and local governments, and three named federal enforcement bureaus

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H.R. 10241

I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Designates United States Route 287 (from State Highway 87 in Port Arthur, Texas, to United States Route 89 in Choteau, Montana) as Interstate Route I-47
β€’ Amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to add this route as a high priority corridor and assign it the Interstate numbering I-47

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Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was introduced in the House by Mr. Babin, along with five co-sponsors (Mr. Sessions, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Rose, Mr. Weber of Texas, and Mr. Williams of Texas), and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
β€’ The designation is accomplished by adding the route as item (103) under Section 1105(c) of the 1991 Act and updating Section 1105(e)(5) to include the new corridor in the Interstate designation and numbering provisions
H.R. 10280

9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026" authorizes funding for crisis call center grants, a national suicide prevention media campaign, health center capital grants, and behavioral health workforce training to improve the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline system
β€’ The bill mandates coverage of crisis response services across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, FEHB, and private health insurance plans, with most provisions taking effect 3 years after enactment
β€’ The bill expands Medicaid options for mobile crisis intervention, lifeline call center operations, and crisis stabilization facilities, while narrowing the IMD exclusion to allow Medicaid reimbursement for certain crisis facilities

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H.R. 10291

JARED Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "JARED Act" requires individuals acting as informal representatives of the Federal Government before foreign governments to obtain a security clearance (via background investigation) and file annual financial disclosures with the Office of Government Ethics
β€’ Covered individuals are prohibited from negotiating or accepting agreements on behalf of the U.S. that directly financially benefit themselves, their spouses, close relatives, family members, agents, business partners, or affiliated organizations
β€’ Violations can result in removal from the representative role, loss of security clearance eligibility, civil action referral to the Attorney General, fines, and up to one year imprisonment

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H.R. 10279

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9995 Southeast Federal Highway in Hobe Sound, Florida, as the "Special Operations Chief Petty Officer Aaron Carson Vaughn Post Office Building".

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 9995 Southeast Federal Highway in Hobe Sound, Florida, as the "Special Operations Chief Petty Officer Aaron Carson Vaughn Post Office Building"
β€’ Requires that all future legal and official references to this facility use the new designated name

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Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform upon introduction
β€’ The name change applies across all official records, including laws, maps, regulations, documents, and papers of the United States
H.R. 10284

Smart Meter Data Privacy Protection Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Smart Meter Data Privacy Protection Act" prohibits covered utilities (State regulated electric utilities not wholly owned by U.S. persons) from using, selling, licensing, or monetizing electric consumers' smart meter data except for authorized operational purposes such as billing, outage management, grid reliability, regulatory compliance, and consumer-authorized demand response programs.
β€’ Covered utilities that violate the data use prohibition must credit the affected consumer's bill three times the revenue attributable to the violation, and may not recover that cost from any consumers they serve.
β€’ The FTC enforces the law, state attorneys general may bring civil actions on behalf of residents, and the Act establishes a federal baseline that does not preempt stronger state privacy protections.

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H.R. 10263

Halt Abusive Internet Lawsuits Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Halt Abusive Internet Lawsuits Act of 2026" bars any Federal or State claims or enforcement actions related to pen registers, wiretapping, trap and trace, or eavesdropping laws when information or communications are collected, processed, or disclosed for a commercial purpose
β€’ The bill explicitly nullifies the California Invasion of Privacy Act as a basis for such claims, and immediately terminates any such claims or enforcement actions already in progress as of the bill's enactment date
β€’ "Commercial purpose" and "digital commerce" are broadly defined to cover standard business operations, marketing, advertising, sales, and digital tools such as cookies, pixels, session replay, chatbots, tags, and analytics

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H.R. 10297

El Salvador TPS Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate El Salvador for temporary protected status.
β€’ The designation would remain in effect until 18 months after September 9, 2026.
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill is titled the "El Salvador TPS Act of 2026" and was introduced in the House on September 3, 2026.
β€’ The bill specifies that the designation applies "notwithstanding any other provision of law," meaning it overrides conflicting legal provisions.
β€’ The bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and was introduced by Mr. Vindman along with more than 20 co-sponsors.
H.R. 10262

21st Century SPR Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Secretary of Energy to request the National Petroleum Council to produce a report on modernizing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve within 90 days of enactment
β€’ The report, due within one year of being requested, must analyze opportunities to improve SPR infrastructure, including expanding geographic distribution, adding refined petroleum product storage, increasing storage capacity, and improving pipeline flow capability
β€’ The report must also evaluate the Life Extension II project and include recommendations for Federal agencies and Congress on improving SPR operations

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H.R. 10285

Telecommunications GAP Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress within 180 days on the FCC's Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative (requirements for facilities-based mobile wireless providers during emergencies/disasters)
β€’ The report must analyze the Initiative's overall effectiveness, including its specific performance during the California wildfires of January 2025, and identify any failures in coverage, roaming, or provider coordination
β€’ The report must also include recommendations regarding the Initiative

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H.R. 10292

Southern Nevada Wastewater Infrastructure Lands Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 257 acres of Bureau of Land Management land in Nevada to the Clark County Water Reclamation District at no cost, within 180 days of receiving a request from the District
β€’ The land must be used for public purposes, including construction, operation, and management of wastewater infrastructure; if it ceases to be used for public purposes, the land reverts to the United States
β€’ The District must pay all administrative costs, including land surveys, associated with the conveyance

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H.R. 10268

Ending Restaurant Purchases with SNAP Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to abolish the restaurant meals program under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
β€’ Removes all statutory provisions allowing private establishments to contract with state agencies to offer meals at concessional prices using SNAP benefits
β€’ Takes effect 180 days after enactment

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H.R. 10278

REAL Sugar Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit high fructose corn syrup in food intended for human consumption, classifying any such food as adulterated
β€’ The prohibition applies to food introduced into interstate commerce 2 years after the bill's enactment, providing an industry transition period
β€’ Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress within 3 years of enactment on industry reformulation efforts, regulatory changes, and recommendations for further congressional action

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H.R. 10252

Launching with Healthcare Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Raises the age limit for dependent health coverage from 26 to 31 under the Public Health Service Act
β€’ Takes effect for plan years beginning after December 31, 2026
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill is titled the "Launching with Healthcare Act" and amends Section 2714(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-14(a))
β€’ The bill was introduced in the House on September 3, 2026, by Ms. Bynum along with 16 co-sponsors, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
H.R. 10295

9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to new or existing crisis call centers serving regional or local areas for purposes including technology upgrades, staff training, operational improvements, and hiring
β€’ Authorizes $441,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 to fund these grants, with funds remaining available until expended

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H.R. 10271

Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Limits states' authority to tax employee income earned in other states, allowing taxation only by the employee's home state and any state where the employee works more than 30 days in a calendar year
β€’ Employers may rely on employees' own estimates of time spent working in each state to meet withholding requirements, unless fraud, collusion, or an employer-maintained daily tracking system applies
β€’ Excludes professional athletes, professional entertainers, qualified production employees, and certain public figures from the bill's protections

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H.R. 10274

Partnerships for Better Health Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Establishes a grant program administered by the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Agriculture to fund integrated chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and social support services for underserved populations
β€’ Grants of up to 3 years (renewable for 2 more years based on performance) are awarded to lead eligible entities such as federally qualified health centers, food banks, and nonprofit hospitals acting on behalf of local coalitions, with priority given to communities with high chronic disease prevalence, food insecurity, or located in rural or medically underserved areas
β€’ Authorizes $15,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031

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H.R. 10282

Stronger Start for Working Families Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Stronger Start for Working Families Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the earned income threshold for the refundable child tax credit
β€’ The bill lowers the earned income threshold from $3,000 to $1, effectively making the refundable child tax credit accessible to families with minimal earned income
β€’ The changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025

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Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was introduced in the House by Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, along with Mr. Horsford, Ms. Salazar, and Mr. Pappas, and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
H.R. 10256

Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill, titled the "Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act," repeals Gulf of Mexico royalty relief provisions under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and eliminates certain Alaska royalty relief provisions, voiding any related regulations.
β€’ The bill requires the Directors of the Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to submit annual reports to Congress detailing oil and gas royalty relief applications, approvals, denials, production data, and revenue impact estimates.
β€’ The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish standardized oil and gas transportation allowances for royalty calculations, capped at the lesser of 30% of total production value or actual and reasonable transportation costs.

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H.R. 10245

9–8–8 and 9–1–1 Integration Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a panel to develop training requirements and protocol recommendations for 9-1-1 dispatchers responding to behavioral health crises
β€’ The panel must consider integrating the 9-8-8 system with 9-1-1, connecting callers to crisis care instead of law enforcement, and establishing training on cultural competency and implicit bias
β€’ The panel must also develop data collection and reporting standards tracking outcomes, law enforcement involvement, and disparities for individuals contacting 9-1-1 or 9-8-8 systems

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H.R. 10249

Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026" requires anyone in the entertainment industry who will have supervisory authority over, or frequent/private interaction with, minors to pass a criminal background check (screening only for offenses involving sex, violence, stalking, or minors) within 90 days before starting work, at a cost capped at $100 paid by the entertainment entity.
β€’ Entertainment industry entities that employ individuals violating this requirement face civil monetary penalties up to twice the total production costs involving that employee, plus court-ordered halts to all related production activity.
H.R. 10272

End Gas Station Heroin Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Schedules MGM-15, MGM-16, synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine, and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl as Schedule I controlled substances, with an exemption for naturally occurring forms in kratom products below specific concentration thresholds
β€’ Creates enforcement mechanisms against "covered emerging synthetic opioids" in commercial distribution, treating them as Schedule I substances for purposes of prohibiting manufacture, distribution, and possession with intent to distribute
β€’ Explicitly protects individuals from criminal or civil enforcement based solely on personal purchase, receipt, simple possession, or personal use of covered emerging synthetic opioids

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H.R. 10261

Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require additional information in environmental impact statements when a major Federal action involves the acquisition of private property (including through eminent domain)
β€’ Agencies must estimate the acreage or other measure of private property anticipated to be acquired for both the proposed action and each alternative analyzed
β€’ If a preferred alternative is identified, agencies must disclose whether it results in the least amount of private property acquisition and explain how public comments on property acquisition were considered

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H.R. 10269

Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026" creates a new federal criminal offense for motor vehicle collision fraud, punishing those who knowingly stage or fabricate car accidents and submit fraudulent insurance claims with up to 10 years imprisonment, up to 20 years if serious bodily injury results, or up to life imprisonment if death results.
β€’ Any criminal fines collected under this new offense must be deposited into the Highway Trust Fund.

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H.R. 10253

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1706 South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales, Louisiana, as the "Cpl. Lawrence Brown Post Office Building".

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 1706 South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales, Louisiana, as the "Cpl. Lawrence Brown Post Office Building"
β€’ Requires that all future references to this facility in laws, maps, regulations, documents, papers, or other U.S. records use the new designated name

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Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was introduced by Mr. Carter of Louisiana, along with five co-sponsors: Ms. Letlow, Mr. Fields, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Scalise, and Mr. Johnson of Louisiana
β€’ Upon introduction, the bill was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
H.R. 10270

Supporting 9–8–8 Crisis Stabilization Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Social Security Act to exclude certain mental health and crisis facilities from the Medicaid "Institution for Mental Diseases" (IMD) exclusion, making them eligible for Medicaid reimbursement
β€’ The newly eligible facilities include certified community behavioral health clinics, community mental health centers, crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, and mental health and substance use urgent care facilities
β€’ Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue implementation guidance to states within 180 days and submit a report to Congress within one year on facility utilization and outcomes

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H.R. 10287

9-8-8 Crisis Response Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Renames itself the "9-8-8 Crisis Response Act" and increases funding for the Mental Health Crisis Response Partnership Pilot Program from $10 million to $100 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2029
β€’ Expands a Medicaid state option to cover additional mental health crisis services beyond mobile crisis intervention, including regional/local lifeline call center operations and crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, with an 85% federal matching rate for these new services
β€’ Defines "crisis receiving and stabilization facilities" with specific requirements including 24/7 operation, sliding-scale payment, no-wrong-door admission, and an average patient stay of less than 150 hours

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H.R. 10260

Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends veterans educational assistance laws to remove provisions that disadvantage eligible individuals who choose apprenticeship or on-job training programs over four-year college degrees
β€’ Sets the monthly housing stipend and educational assistance allowance for full-time apprenticeship/on-job training participants at 100% of the applicable rate, rather than a lesser amount
β€’ Waives the minimum attendance requirement for receiving educational assistance for individuals pursuing apprenticeship or on-job training in construction industry occupations (classified under Sector 23 of the North American Industry Classification System)

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H.R. 10281

FEMA for Safe Recovery Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs FEMA's Administrator to issue regulations and guidance within one year to prevent gender-based violence, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation after disasters, including establishing coordination headquarters, improving check-in practices, and creating reporting mechanisms for abuse by landlords or housing providers.
β€’ Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require training for all FEMA employees on identifying and referring victims of gender-based violence, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking, and to expand case management services to address these issues.
β€’ Prohibits the Act from being construed to require new permanent hires or offices, preempt state/local authority, or restrict governments from providing greater protections than those established under this Act.

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H.R. 10276

Ballots by Election Day Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Ballots by Election Day Act" amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require all ballots in federal elections to be received by election officials no later than when polls close on election day
β€’ States are prohibited from accepting or tabulating any ballot received after polls close on election day
β€’ Absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are exempt from this deadline, and the requirement applies to elections held in 2027 or later

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H.R. 10275

Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to require the Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey and in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to conduct geothermal assessments for Puerto Rico, including enhanced geothermal systems assessments
β€’ The assessments must include high-resolution maps, evaluations of groundwater vulnerability (with attention to karst terrain and highly transmissive aquifer systems), and assessments of seismic hazards and induced seismicity risks
β€’ The Secretary of the Interior must submit reports to House and Senate committees within 1 year of enactment and biennially thereafter until assessments are complete, covering status, coordination, preliminary results, obstacles, and planned next steps

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H.R. 10293

Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for rural emergency hospital (REH) designation by broadening the qualifying timeframe and requiring the Secretary to create a waiver process for facilities that operate similarly to an REH
β€’ Expands what REHs may maintain or include, such as inpatient psychiatric units, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, obstetric units, and swing bed agreements for extended care services, while also adding a 5% payment increase for diagnostic laboratory tests furnished by REHs on or after January 1, 2027
β€’ Extends additional benefits to REHs including: eligibility for Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program grants, inclusion of REH services under Medicaid, designation as health professional shortage areas for National Health Service Corps purposes, and a pathway for REHs reverting to critical access hospital status to regain necessary provider designation

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H.R. 10242

Janie Wynn Protecting Elders from Financial Exploitation Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to issue a rule within 180 days mandating that card issuers of pre-approved credit cards to senior citizens provide fraud alerts upon card activation to the cardholder and a designated trusted contact person aged 25 or older
β€’ Requires depository institutions and credit unions to train fraud detection employees to identify financial exploitation of senior citizens and notify affected seniors within 24 hours of suspicious account activity, covering 12 specific types of irregular activity
β€’ Senior citizen cardholders may waive the trusted contact requirement by signing an acknowledgment of increased exploitation risk, with the card issuer retaining the waiver for at least 5 years after card deactivation

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H.R. 10289

Government Travel Transparency Act

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress quarterly on federal aircraft use by covered officials, identifying travel related to federal elections or political activities and whether the government was reimbursed, as well as personal travel where a cheaper transportation option existed.
β€’ Covered officials include the President, Vice President, and named Cabinet secretaries and agency heads (24 officials total).
β€’ Reports must be published on the Government Accountability Office website, use GSA Travel Reporting Tool data, and must not disclose a covered official's location at a specified time.

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H.R. 10290

No Pardon Paydays Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Pardon Attorney of the Department of Justice to submit to Congress, within 30 days of any presidential pardon, a written analysis of the recipient's criminal history (unrelated to the pardoned offense) and an assessment of recidivism risk and danger to communities
β€’ Prohibits individuals who have received a presidential pardon from making political contributions greater than $1,000 to the President's authorized committee, leadership PAC, or entities making independent expenditures expressly advocating the President's election

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H.R. 10236

Protecting Student Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires 30% income tax withholding at the source on name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments made to student athletes classified as independent contractors, treating such payments as wages for withholding purposes
β€’ Student athletes may elect to opt out of the withholding requirement, and the bill waives underpayment penalties for first-time student athletes subject to the new withholding rules
β€’ Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report to Congress by December 31, 2029 on the effects, costs, benefits, and payor compliance of the withholding program

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H.R. 10234

CLEAR Forms Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "CLEAR Forms Act" requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create new or amended registration forms specifically for non-variable registered insurance products, including contingent deferred annuities, registered index-linked life insurance, and other registered non-variable insurance contracts.
β€’ The SEC must propose these forms within 12 months and finalize them within 30 months of enactment, with forms designed to ensure purchasers receive information necessary to make knowledgeable decisions, including mandatory investor testing for contingent deferred annuities.
β€’ If the SEC fails to finalize the required rules within 30 months, registered index-linked life insurance and contingent deferred annuities may temporarily use existing registration forms until the SEC completes its rulemaking.

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H.R. 10238

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to develop and disseminate cybersecurity information and resources to small businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity infrastructure and implement best practices
β€’ Requires the SBA to provide small businesses seeking federal contracts or subcontracts with information about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program through small business development centers, district offices, and the SBA website
β€’ Requires the Chief Counsel for Advocacy to submit annual reports to Congress on small businesses that contacted the office with cybersecurity-related matters

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H.R. 10239

Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Establishes the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force, consisting of representatives from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, and the Office of Personnel Management
β€’ The Task Force's mission is to improve compliance, public education, and enforcement of equal pay laws by coordinating agency efforts and limiting potential gaps in enforcement
β€’ The Task Force is charged with investigating pay inequity challenges, advancing recommendations to address those challenges, and creating action plans to implement the recommendations

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H.R. 10221

Flock-Off Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits the use of federal fundsβ€”directly or indirectly, by any government agency or any recipient of federal funds including state, local, or Tribal governmentsβ€”to purchase, operate, maintain, or enter into contracts for "covered camera systems" (automated license plate readers and biometric/facial recognition devices) or their associated components
β€’ Requires government agencies and federal fund recipients to decommission existing covered camera systems funded with federal dollars within 180 days of enactment, with recipients risking loss of federal funds and required repayment to the Treasury for violations
β€’ Provides two narrow exceptions: border security systems within 1 mile of the northern or southern border operated primarily for border enforcement, and tolling systems used exclusively for toll collection with data restricted solely to that purpose

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H.R. 10237

REVOKE Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "REVOKE Act" amends federal law to require an *active* USDOT number (rather than simply a USDOT number) to conduct operations of certain commercial motor vehicles
β€’ The Secretary may only issue an active USDOT number after determining the employer or person meets all registration requirements
β€’ The Secretary must immediately inactivate a USDOT number if the holder lacks valid registration or fails to make any required periodic updates

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Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was introduced in the House by Mr. Taylor and Mr. Figures and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
H.R. 10233

SMASH 2.0 Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Reauthorizes the Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Program at $100,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030
β€’ Expands the program by allowing the Secretary to consider innovative and novel technology in making grants, and permits grant recipients to use up to 5% of funds annually for continuing education and training
β€’ Directs the Secretary to coordinate with the Strategic National Stockpile to prepare emergency supplies of vector-borne disease control products and incorporate a stockpiling strategy into the national vector-borne disease strategy

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H.R. 10231

No Homeless Detention Centers Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits entities receiving HUD federal funds from compelling homeless persons to live in homeless facilities or perform labor to reside there, and from punishing homeless persons for engaging in life-sustaining activities on public property
β€’ Defines "life-sustaining activities" as basic biological necessities including sleeping, resting, eating, drinking, and sheltering oneself, and defines "punishment" to include arrest, fines, license revocation, and involuntary commitment
β€’ The bill is motivated by Congressional findings citing a wave of anti-camping laws, executive actions conditioning federal grants on enforcement of camping bans, and proposals for forced labor camps for homeless persons

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H.R. 10224

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6 Pennsylvania Avenue in Matamoras, Pennsylvania, as the "PFC Edward Kuhn Memorial Post Office".

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 6 Pennsylvania Avenue in Matamoras, Pennsylvania, as the "PFC Edward Kuhn Memorial Post Office"
β€’ Requires that all future legal and official references to this facility use the new designated name
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was introduced by Mr. Bresnahan along with 13 co-sponsors, all representing Pennsylvania
β€’ The bill was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
β€’ Background information on PFC Edward Kuhn is not provided by the bill text
H.R. 10227

INSULIN Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The INSULIN Act of 2026 caps insulin cost-sharing at $35 per 30-day supply (or 25% of the negotiated net price, whichever is less) for insured individuals, with no deductibles allowed, effective for plan years beginning January 1, 2028.
β€’ The bill establishes a federally funded resource center and 24/7 hotline to help uninsured individuals access affordable insulin assistance programs, authorized at $2 million per year from 2027–2032.
β€’ The bill creates an expedited review pathway for biosimilar insulin products when fewer than 3 biosimilars exist for a given reference product and all exclusivity periods have expired for at least 3 years.

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H.R. 10235

Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "POWR Act" amends title II of the Social Security Act to improve benefits for widows and widowers in two-income households, effective for benefits payable after December 2026.
β€’ For eligible fully insured widows/widowers, monthly benefits would equal the greater of the deceased spouse's primary insurance amount OR 75% of the combined sum of the survivor's own old-age/disability benefit and the deceased spouse's primary insurance amount.
β€’ SSI beneficiaries are held harmless, meaning any benefit increase under this bill will not count as income for purposes of determining SSI eligibility or benefit amounts.

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H.R. 10223

End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026" amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize U.S. foreign assistance for the prevention, treatment, control, and elimination of tuberculosis globally, with priority given to building TB programs, improving diagnosis and treatment access, and strengthening health systems.
β€’ The bill establishes specific goals to be achieved by 2030, including reducing TB incidence by 80% and TB mortality by 90% (from 2015 levels), ensuring 90% of TB cases are diagnosed and treated, achieving 90% treatment success rates, and providing TB preventive treatment to 30 million individuals.
β€’ The bill requires annual presidential reports to Congress on TB assistance activities and outcomes, an annual research and development report, and a Comptroller General evaluation report within 4 years of enactment, with all provisions sunsetting on January 1, 2033.

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H.R. 10220

SIMPLE Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The SIMPLE Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to notify borrowers who are at least 31 days delinquent on covered loans and, if still delinquent at 75 days, automatically enroll them in the lowest-payment income-driven repayment plan for which they are eligible.
β€’ The bill establishes similar notification and automatic enrollment procedures for borrowers who are rehabilitating defaulted loans, triggering after the 6th rehabilitation payment with plan selection occurring after the 9th payment.
β€’ The bill authorizes the Secretary to obtain borrowers' tax return information from the IRS to determine income and family size for repayment plan calculations, with borrowers able to opt out at any time.

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H.R. 10225

No Federal Taxpayer-Funded Housing for Illegal Aliens Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits the use of federal funds to provide housing assistance to aliens unlawfully present in the United States
β€’ Exempts from this prohibition any housing-related spending tied to enforcement of immigration laws or criminal laws
β€’ Requires heads of federal agencies to enforce compliance, including through certifications, monitoring, civil penalties, and ineligibility periods for violating fund recipients

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H.R. 10222

No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act" makes sanctuary jurisdictions ineligible for any grant funds distributed by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for use in those jurisdictions.
β€’ A "sanctuary jurisdiction" is defined as any State or political subdivision that prohibits or restricts sharing immigration status information with government entities, or that refuses to comply with Department of Homeland Security detainer or release notification requests.
β€’ The ineligibility applies only to grant funds distributed 180 or more days after the bill's enactment.

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H.R. 10232

To prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits the Secretary of Education from transferring functions or entering into interagency agreements with other Federal agencies involving four specific Department of Education offices: the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Postsecondary Education, Office of Indian Education, and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
β€’ Exempts from this prohibition any agreements already in effect as of February 1, 2025, and renewals of those agreements containing the same or substantially similar terms
β€’ Requires the Secretary of Education to provide quarterly cost analysis reports to Congress and the public on interagency agreements entered into on or after February 1, 2025, covering detailed actual and estimated obligations across nine specified cost categories

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H.R. 10229

Protecting American Beef Producers Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Nullifies Presidential Proclamation 11059 (August 26, 2026), titled "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer," making it void and prohibiting any federal funds from being used to carry it out
β€’ Prohibits the President or any other official from reducing, waiving, or suspending tariffs, duties, or other fees on imported beef or beef products without Congressional action or a declared emergency regarding the domestic beef supply
H.R. 10228

Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require food allergy training for certain school nutrition personnel, covering prevention, recognition, and response to allergic reactions (including epinephrine administration), allergen communication, cross-contact avoidance, and food substitutions
β€’ Extends this food allergy training availability to personnel in the special milk program, summer food service program for children, and the child and adult care food program, with training provided in non-English languages and accessible formats for people with disabilities
β€’ Requires the Secretary to develop and disseminate evidence-based nutrition education materials on food allergies for WIC-eligible individuals, including pregnant women, postpartum individuals, infants, and children with food allergies

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H.R. 10230

Strengthening Oversight for the Financial Sector Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Federal Credit Union Act to modify requirements for regulating and examining credit union organizations and service providers, including changes to notification procedures and removal of a subsection.
β€’ Grants the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency authority to regulate and examine service providers that perform activities on behalf of regulated entities or the Office of Finance, to the same extent as if those entities performed the activities themselves.
β€’ Requires regulated entities or the Office of Finance to notify the Director of any service provider relationship within thirty days of the contract or performance of the activity, whichever occurs first.

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H.Res. 1507

Honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The House of Representatives mourns the passing of Dolly Parton on August 25, 2026, at age 80, and honors her life and legacy of contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture
β€’ The resolution recognizes her Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library program, which provided free books to children from birth to age 5 regardless of family income, ultimately distributing over 100,000,000 books
β€’ The resolution acknowledges her broader philanthropic work, including disaster relief, wildlife conservation, and medical research donations totaling millions of dollars directed toward Tennessee communities

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H.Res. 1506

Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ This House resolution expresses support for designating September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month"
β€’ The bill highlights key statistics, including that 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes, an estimated 333,830 men will be diagnosed in 2026, and African-American men face significantly higher incidence and more than double the mortality rate compared to White men
β€’ The resolution calls on Congress to raise awareness, encourage research into causes and cures, and improve access to screening and treatment, while urging the public to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities

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H.R. 10212

PEPTIDES for Veterans Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review existing federal regulations and guidance on peptides, establish working definitions of "peptide" and "peptide-based therapy," and report findings to Congress within 180 days
β€’ Requires the Secretary to conduct an 18-month study on the safety, efficacy, and potential benefits of peptide-based therapies for veterans in VA care, covering areas such as recovery, chronic pain, mental health, and service-connected conditions
β€’ If the study supports it, the Secretary must launch a voluntary pilot program making peptide-based therapies available to veterans, to be completed within 5 years, with a final report to Congress on effectiveness and implementation guidance

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H.R. 10208

To provide for the continued use of certain trust land in San Diego County for healthcare purposes.

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Restricts approximately 8.6 acres of trust land in San Diego County (held for the Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians) to use only for providing health and social services for members of Indian Tribes
β€’ Explicitly prohibits the land from being used for Class II or Class III gaming or any other commercial activities
β€’ These restrictions terminate 50 years after the bill's enactment

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H.R. 10210

Doctors Not AI Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Doctors Not AI Act of 2026" prohibits AI systems from issuing or dictating adverse health insurance benefit determinations involving clinical judgment, requiring instead that a licensed health care professional with relevant training and experience make such decisions independently.
β€’ When AI is used in the claims review process, health plans must disclose this in denial notices, including a description of the AI's role and the name, license, and credentials of the human professional who made the final determination.
β€’ AI use in utilization review is classified as a "treatment limitation" under mental health parity law, subjecting it to parity analysis comparing its application to mental health/substance use disorder benefits versus medical and surgical benefits.

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H.R. 10218

Advancing American Innovation Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to refocus U.S. International Trade Commission resources on protecting genuine domestic industries by tightening the definition of qualifying domestic industry, including requiring that licensing activities lead to the actual adoption and development of articles incorporating the patent or other intellectual property
β€’ Requires public interest considerationsβ€”including effects on public health, the U.S. economy, and consumersβ€”to be explicitly weighed before the Commission can issue exclusion orders, cease and desist orders, or temporary relief
β€’ Mandates that complainants in ITC patent infringement proceedings disclose third-party litigation funders, including their identity, location, and any funding agreements, with sanctions for non-compliance

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H.R. 10206

Restoring Opportunity for Advanced Education Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to terminate Federal student loan limits for graduate and professional students
β€’ Restores the availability of Federal Direct PLUS Loans for graduate and professional students, which had been restricted

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H.R. 10209

GREEN Hospitals Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "GREEN Hospitals Act" authorizes $100 billion for grants to construct or modernize medical facilities to become more climate-resilient and sustainable, prioritizing projects involving renewable energy, air quality improvements, green infrastructure, and disaster-resilient access routes.
β€’ The bill establishes a Planning and Evaluation Grant Program providing grants up to $500,000 (with $5 billion authorized) to eligible states, tribal governments, and nonprofit entities to develop sustainability and resiliency plans for medical facilities, with at least 50% of funds directed to environmental justice communities.
β€’ Both grant programs include labor protections requiring Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages and assurances that facilities either have collective bargaining agreements or explicit policies protecting employees' organizing rights.

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H.R. 10216

Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act" requires recipients of federal public transportation assistance to display suicide prevention hotline information in locations visible to passengers, including that the hotline is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.
β€’ Recipients can satisfy this requirement by displaying the information either on all rolling stock vehicles or in all transit facilities.
β€’ The requirement takes effect one year after enactment and includes a reasonable compliance provision for displays that are temporarily damaged, removed, or vandalized.

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H.R. 10204

Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill modifies how the Librarian of Congress and Director of the Government Publishing Office (GPO) are appointed and removed, shifting authority to a congressional commission consisting of oversight committee leadership and House and Senate leadership, rather than the President with Senate confirmation
β€’ The bill separates the Copyright Office from the Library of Congress by making the Register of Copyrights a presidential appointee with Senate confirmation, removing the Librarian of Congress's supervisory authority over copyright functions, and establishing an independent Inspector General for the Copyright Office
β€’ The bill reforms GPO personnel practices by applying the Congressional Accountability Act to the GPO and requiring the GPO Director to establish a human capital management system based on merit principles

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H.R. 10203

Improving Access to Higher Education Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve postsecondary education accessibility for students with disabilities by authorizing competitive grants to institutions for faculty/staff training, establishing required Offices of Accessibility at all institutions, and creating an independent commission to develop guidelines for accessible electronic instructional materials
β€’ The bill expands and restructures programs for students with intellectual disabilities, including competitive grants to institutions to create or expand inclusive postsecondary programs, with individual institution grants capped at $300,000 and consortium grants capped at $500,000
β€’ The bill requires institutions to submit disability enrollment and accommodation data to federal postsecondary data collection systems, provided doing so would not reveal personally identifiable student information

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H.R. 10219

SNAP Fraud Accountability Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "SNAP Fraud Accountability Act" amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to lower the dollar threshold at which criminal penalties apply for violations of that Act.
β€’ The bill reduces the threshold from $5,000 to $1,000, meaning criminal penalties would apply to violations involving lower dollar amounts than currently required.

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Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Timmons and referred to both the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration.
H.R. 10213

To name the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Medina County, Ohio, as the "Leland John Codding VA Clinic".

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Renames the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located at 6374 Alder Lane, Medina, Ohio 44256, as the "Leland John Codding VA Clinic"
β€’ Requires that all future references in laws, regulations, maps, documents, papers, or other U.S. records to this clinic use the new official name "Leland John Codding Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic"

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Additional Details:
β€’ The clinic may be referred to by either of two designations: the full name "Leland John Codding Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic" or the shortened "Leland John Codding VA Clinic"
β€’ The renaming takes effect upon the date of enactment of the bill; no reason or background for the naming honoree is provided in the bill text
H.R. 10207

GUARDIAN Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The GUARDIAN Act prohibits covered platforms (social media-style websites and apps) from processing the personal data of users under age 16 without first obtaining verifiable parental consent.
β€’ Parents may withdraw consent at any time, after which the platform must terminate the minor's account and delete their personal data within 10 days.
β€’ Enforcement is handled by the Federal Trade Commission, with additional authority granted to state attorneys general to bring civil actions on behalf of state residents.

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H.R. 10214

To amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps
β€’ Increases the federal funding share for these conservation projects from 75% to 90%, while reducing the required non-federal matching share from 25% to 10%
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was introduced by Mr. Neguse in the House of Representatives on September 1, 2026, during the 119th Congress
β€’ The bill was referred to three committees: the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Agriculture, and the Committee on Education and Workforce
H.R. 10205

REACH Our Tribes Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a formal annual consultation process with Tribal Governments on budget requests and multi-year program reauthorizations (including farm bills), with at least 30 days' notice before each consultation and a reporting mechanism documenting issues, comments, and responses
β€’ Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, alongside the Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development and Commerce, to create an interagency task force to review and reduce administrative burdens for economic development program applicants and align planning and application requirements across agencies
β€’ Requires the Secretary of Commerce to establish a working group to build and regularly update a publicly accessible repository of all Federal economic development programs available to Tribal entities

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H.R. 10215

Workforce Mobility Act of 2026

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Workforce Mobility Act of 2026" broadly prohibits noncompete agreements between employers and workers, with limited exceptions for business sales/acquisitions and partnership dissolutions within specified geographic areas.
β€’ Enforcement is shared between the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Labor, with additional enforcement rights granted to state attorneys general and aggrieved individuals through private civil action.
β€’ Predispute arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers are explicitly invalidated for any alleged violations of the Act's core prohibitions.

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H.R. 10211

To codify Executive Order 14418 (relating to continuing to protect the meaning and value of American citizenship).

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill seeks to codify Executive Order 14418, titled "Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship," giving it the full force and effect of law
β€’ The bill was introduced in the House by Mrs. Luna and Mr. Gill of Texas and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Additional Details:
β€’ The bill is from the 119th Congress, 2nd Session, introduced on September 1, 2026
β€’ The Executive Order being codified is referenced as appearing in the Federal Register at 91 Fed. Reg. 51991; the specific policy contents of the Executive Order are not described within the bill text itself
H.R. 10217

Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Act

πŸ“… Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Establishes the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area in Kentucky, comprising 35 specified counties, as a component of the National Heritage Area System
β€’ Designates the Center for Rural Development as the local coordinating entity for the new heritage area
β€’ Sets a 3-year deadline for submitting a management plan to the Secretary of the Interior, with federal assistance authority terminating after 15 years

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H.R. 10197

Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act" requires covered entities (those who synthesize/sell nucleic acids or produce/sell nucleic acid synthesis equipment in interstate or foreign commerce) to establish protocols for verifying buyer identity, determining purchase purpose, screening for high-risk "covered sequences," refusing risky sales, and notifying the Secretary of Commerce of potential national security threats.
β€’ The Secretary of Commerce must establish and maintain a list of "covered sequences" (high-risk nucleic acid sequences), issue guidance within 180 days, and enforce compliance through civil actions with penalties up to $750,000 per violation.
β€’ The bill preempts state laws covering the same requirements but preserves state authority over contracts, torts, consumer protection, data privacy, public health, and government procurement of nucleic acids.

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H.R. 10191

To require curbside delivery of mail at certain housing developments, and for other purposes.

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the U.S. Postal Service to provide curbside mail delivery to residents of certain qualifying housing developments
β€’ Prohibits the Postal Service from spending any funds to cease or limit curbside delivery at such developments
β€’ Defines a qualifying "housing development" as a cluster of 50 or fewer single-family homes in a subdivision or similar grouping located within 300 yards of any other residence that already receives curbside delivery

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H.R. 10194

PRO–WORK Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits employers from receiving any federal funds during a lockout of employees and for an additional period afterward (equal in length to the lockout for first-time offenders, or one full year for repeat offenders)
β€’ Denies federal tax credits to corporations during any taxable year in which a lockout occurs, either proportionally for a first lockout or entirely for subsequent lockouts
β€’ Requires employers to reimburse the federal government for any funds received in violation of these prohibitions dating back to January 1, 2026

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H.R. 10192

GRANT Reform Act of 2026

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Comptroller General (GAO) to annually report to Congress on federal grants, including each grant's name, purpose, amount, recipient, and project description, with the first report due within 6 months of enactment
β€’ Requires federal grant recipients to submit post-project reports to the Comptroller General detailing salary expenditures, subcontractor payments, administrative costs, materials, and unspent funds within 3 months of project completion
β€’ Grant recipients who fail to submit required reports become ineligible for future federal grants until they comply

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H.R. 10196

Lake America Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Renames Lake Ontario to "Lake America" in all U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, and records
β€’ Requires all federal agencies to update their documents and maps within 180 days of enactment
β€’ The Secretary of the Interior, through the Chairman of the Board on Geographic Names, is designated to oversee implementation across federal documents and maps

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Additional Details:
β€’ The bill was introduced in the House by Mr. Patronis and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
H.R. 10188

Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act" requires the Secretary of Defense, within 30 days of enactment, to restore press access to Pentagon areas accessible to credentialed journalists as of May 22, 2025, including the "Correspondents' Corridor" and unescorted access to previously accessible areas.
β€’ The bill targets restrictions imposed by Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth, specifically two 2025 memoranda that limited journalist access, required military escorts, and moved reporters to an annex facility outside the Pentagon.
β€’ The bill requires that any future changes to Pentagon press access must be preceded by consultation with the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.

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H.R. 10199

Sell Your Stocks or Step Down Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Sell Your Stocks or Step Down Act" prohibits the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, senior executive branch officials, federal judges, and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks, digital assets, futures, commodities, and event/prediction market contracts.
β€’ Covered individuals must divest prohibited investments within 30 days of the bill's enactment (or within 30 days of becoming a covered individual), and the standard tax deferral under IRC section 1043 does not apply to these divestitures.
β€’ Violations carry significant financial penalties, including a daily fee of 10% of the fair market value of non-divested holdings (capped at 50% total) and, for illegal trades, a fee equal to the investment's value plus $10,000, plus disgorgement of profits β€” all deposited into the Treasury for deficit reduction.

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H.R. 10193

We Can't Wait Act of 2026

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "We Can't Wait Act of 2026" amends the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals to elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the waiting period before benefits would normally begin.
β€’ If an individual elects early receipt, their monthly benefit amount is permanently reduced to a set percentage (initially 94.25%) for the entire period of eligibility, with the percentage recalculated by the Chief Actuary every 5 years to maintain fiscal neutrality on the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.
β€’ The Commissioner of Social Security must update application forms within 180 days of enactment to include the early-receipt election option and post public information, including an online calculator, explaining the effect of electing early benefits.

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H.R. 10189

Defense AI Reliability and Reporting Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a centralized, Department-wide program for reporting, tracking, analyzing, and remediating AI incidents and vulnerabilities arising from the development, testing, procurement, fielding, or operation of AI systems within the Department of Defense.
β€’ The program must include non-punitive, protected reporting protections ensuring that military members, civilian employees, contractors, and subcontractors who report in good faith cannot face adverse personnel or contract actions solely based on their report.
β€’ The Secretary must submit annual reports to congressional defense committees from 2027 through 2031, including incident counts, trends, corrective actions, and detailed information on any AI incidents resulting in loss of life or bodily harm to service members.

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H.R. 10201

COMPASS Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to require that individualized education programs (IEPs) include a projected date for a student's completion of their secondary education program
β€’ Requires IEPs to include a statement that the student will receive a certificate of completion on that projected date, regardless of whether the student is eligible for a regular secondary school diploma
H.R. 10190

Pennington County Land Conveyance Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 8.97 acres of Black Hills National Forest land (plus any improvements) to Pennington County, South Dakota at no cost
β€’ The conveyed land is intended for use as a public works facility or other uses the County determines necessary
β€’ Upon conveyance, the Secretary must modify the Black Hills National Forest boundary to reflect the land transfer

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H.R. 10195

Mali Security Partnership and Counterterrorism Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Requires the Secretary of State to submit a report within 180 days on al-Qaeda's expansion and illegal financing activities in Mali, including gold trafficking, informal taxation, and illicit trade networks
β€’ The report must cover al-Qaeda's territorial influence, cross-border operations with Burkina Faso and Niger, recruitment pipelines, financing mechanisms, and existing sanctions against Mali entities
β€’ The report must also include a U.S. diplomatic strategy for countering al-Qaeda influence in Mali, with proposed bilateral/multilateral initiatives and metrics for evaluating effectiveness

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H.R. 10187

Missed Paychecks for Missed Deadlines Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Prohibits Members of Congress from receiving pay for each day a government shutdown is in effect during a pay period, with no retroactive pay allowed once the shutdown ends
β€’ Defines a government shutdown as a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department due to failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution
β€’ The bill takes effect starting with the 120th Congress and applies to all succeeding Congresses

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H.R. 10202

High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2026

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require states to designate all public high schools as voter registration agencies
β€’ Requires designated public high schools to conduct at least one voter registration drive per academic year, targeting students enrolled in American Government or Economics classes who are at least 17 years old and eligible to register to vote
β€’ Directs the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program reimbursing eligible public high schools for reasonable costs incurred in conducting these voter registration drives

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H.R. 10200

Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ Creates a new category of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act allowing eligible employees to take up to 8 hours per 30-day period and 48 hours per 12-month period to participate in or attend their children's or grandchildren's school conferences and educational/extracurricular activities sponsored by schools or community organizations
β€’ This parental involvement leave is explicitly additional to any other existing FMLA leave entitlements, may be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule, and requires at least 7 days' notice to the employer
β€’ The bill extends identical parental involvement leave provisions to federal employees under title 5 of the United States Code

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H.R. 10185

Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The "Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026" requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a temporary premium credit for Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) enrollees for 2027.
β€’ The credit amount equals the average premium reduction that applied to enrollees in the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration, calculated using premium data from January 1, 2025 through the last available day of 2026.
β€’ PDP sponsors must reduce enrollees' 2027 premiums by the credit amount (but not below zero), with the Secretary reimbursing sponsors for the credited amounts.

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H.R. 10184

Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill, titled the "Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026," reforms the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) by subjecting it to the regular congressional appropriations process, creating a dedicated Inspector General, requiring extensive cost-benefit analyses for rulemakings, and establishing OMB oversight reviews of Bureau rules.
β€’ The bill restricts Bureau enforcement authority by defining "abusive acts or practices," limiting statutes of limitations, capping civil money penalties, restricting market monitoring powers, and prohibiting State attorneys general from bringing duplicate enforcement actions when the Bureau has already acted.
β€’ The bill establishes new consumer financial product rules, including a safe harbor for small-dollar credit products, consumer protections and disclosure requirements for earned wage access services, and raises the asset threshold for Bureau supervision of banks and credit unions from $10 billion to $30 billion.

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H.R. 10198

Federal Worker Protection Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The Federal Worker Protection Act limits agencies from using nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that restrict or chill whistleblowing by federal employees and contractors, requiring plain-language notices of protected disclosure rights on all covered NDAs.
β€’ The bill establishes a pre-clearance process requiring agencies to submit NDA templates to the Office of Special Counsel for review and certification before use, and voids any NDA provision that conflicts with existing whistleblower protection statutes.
β€’ Federal employees and contractors may bring civil actions in federal district court against agencies and individual officials who threaten or carry out retaliatory NDA enforcement, with available remedies including injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees.

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H.R. 10186

Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act

πŸ“… Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
β€’ The bill, titled the "Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act," prohibits the President, Secretary of the Interior, and any federal officer or employee from renaming any of the five Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario)
β€’ The bill nullifies Executive Order 14422, issued August 27, 2026, which had renamed Lake Ontario as "Lake America," declaring it to have no force or effect
β€’ The bill prohibits the use of any federal funds to implement or give effect to Executive Order 14422 or any substantially similar executive action

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H.R. 10303

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a flight deck training program for certain employees of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.

πŸ“… Sep 04, 2026
⚠️ Summary not yet available for this bill
H.Res. 1509

Recognizing the extraordinary resilience and courage of children and families fighting neuroblastoma and supports the incredible effort of clinicians and researchers working to address this disease and expressing support for September 3, 2026, to be designated as "Neuroblastoma Awareness Day".

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
⚠️ Summary not yet available for this bill
H.Res. 1511

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
⚠️ Summary not yet available for this bill
H.R. 10248

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a new class of nonimmigrant visas for public service employees and authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain individuals holding public service jobs who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes.

πŸ“… Sep 03, 2026
⚠️ Summary not yet available for this bill
H.Con.Res. 115

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.

πŸ“… Sep 02, 2026
⚠️ Summary not yet available for this bill