This resolution expresses House support for designating August 22, 2026, as "Chuck Brown Day" to honor the life and musical legacy of Chuck Brown, the founding architect of the go-go music genre. Chuck Brown, born on August 22, 1936, and died in 2012, was a longtime District of Columbia resident who created a distinctive musical style blending funk, soul, and Latin influences that became the official music of Washington, D.C. His career spanned over three decades with 22 studio albums, including the 1979 hit "Bustin' Loose" which topped the R&B charts for four weeks, and he earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 and a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship in 2005. The resolution recognizes Brown's influence on generations of musicians and his commitment to D.C. statehood, as well as the city's recognition of his contributions through naming a street and park after him. This is a ceremonial resolution with no funding or enforcement mechanisms; it simply honors Brown's artistic achievements and cultural impact on the nation's capital.

This House resolution honors two postal service workers, Joseph Curseen Jr. and Thomas Morris Jr., who died after being exposed to anthrax-contaminated mail at a Washington DC postal facility in fall 2001. The resolution acknowledges that during this terrorist attack, five Americans total died and seventeen became ill from anthrax exposure. The measure also recognizes the ongoing dedication and sacrifice of all postal service employees who continue to serve the public despite risks to their safety. This is a symbolic resolution with no funding or implementation requirements, and the postal facility where the two men worked was already officially named after them in 2002. The resolution was submitted by Representative Norton and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

This bill provides emergency funding to significantly expand AmeriCorps, the federal national service program, by creating at least 500,000 new service positions in fiscal year 2027. The legislation also permanently increases the living allowance for all AmeriCorps participants to 200 percent of the federal poverty line, with automatic annual adjustments for inflation going forward. The bill affects current and future AmeriCorps members across the country who participate in community service projects. While the legislation does not specify an exact dollar amount, it appropriates "such sums as may be necessary" to cover both the expansion of positions and the higher living allowances. The changes to the living allowance and cost-per-member calculations take effect in 2027 and remain permanently in place unless Congress acts to change them.

This bill extends identity protection coverage for federal employees and others whose personal information was compromised in data breaches at federal agencies. The legislation amends existing law to make identity protection benefits available indefinitely rather than expiring in 2026, ensures victims receive at least $5 million in identity theft insurance, and extends coverage for the rest of an affected individual's life. The bill also allows federal agencies starting in fiscal year 2026 to use their budgeted funds to reimburse employees and contractors for privacy protection services they purchase to safeguard their personal information. The legislation was introduced in August 2026 and was referred to the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and the Judiciary for consideration.

This bill would extend workplace discrimination protections to independent contractors by amending six major federal civil rights and labor laws. Currently, independent contractors are generally excluded from protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, and other protected characteristics. The legislation would revise the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act to explicitly include independent contractors within the definition of "employee" for purposes of these protections. This change would make independent contractors eligible to file discrimination complaints and pursue legal remedies under these existing laws. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines, as it primarily involves definitional changes to existing legislation rather than creating new programs or agencies.

The Congress Leads by Example Act of 2026 strengthens workplace protections for employees of Congress and related legislative agencies like the Government Accountability Office and Library of Congress. The bill expands occupational safety and health enforcement in Congress, adds whistleblower protections to prevent retaliation against employees who report misconduct or safety violations, and prohibits discrimination based on garnishment, bankruptcy status, or use of parental bereavement leave. The legislation also requires congressional offices to maintain employment records needed to enforce anti-discrimination laws and gives congressional workplace dispute resolution boards new authority to seek temporary relief in unfair labor practice cases. The bill takes effect as the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights adopts implementing regulations, with interim protections based on existing federal employee rules applying immediately upon enactment, ensuring congressional employees receive the same workplace protections that apply across the federal government.

This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Prisons to help incarcerated people vote in federal, state, and local elections by sending them voting information at least 90 days before each election. The Bureau must notify inmates about voter registration and absentee ballot requests through the prison computer system and make information available in physical postings at facilities and online. Re-entry coordinators at each federal prison will receive voter registration materials, including printed forms and prepaid envelopes, to distribute to inmates who are eligible to vote under their home state's laws. The Bureau must provide all materials in both English and Spanish when states offer them in those languages, and must offer assistance to inmates with disabilities who need help registering. The bill affects incarcerated individuals in federal prisons who are residents of states that permit inmates to vote while in custody.

This bill would prohibit the use of any federal, state, foreign, or private funds to install new permanent fencing around the White House complex in Washington, D.C. The legislation specifically defines the White House complex as the federal land bounded by H Street Northwest on the north, 15th Street Northwest on the east, Constitution Avenue Northwest on the south, and 17th Street Northwest on the west. However, the bill carves out an exception allowing for repair and replacement of fencing that already existed at the time the law would take effect, meaning existing security barriers could be maintained. The bill does not provide specific funding amounts because it is primarily a restriction on how money can be spent rather than an appropriation of funds. No timeline is specified for implementation, as the prohibition would take effect upon enactment.

This bill makes technical corrections to federal survivor benefit programs for District of Columbia police officers, firefighters, and teachers. The legislation updates benefit rules to treat domestic partners the same as spouses when determining survivor benefit eligibility, aligning federal benefits with how the District of Columbia already treats domestic partnerships. The bill also raises the age at which surviving spouses can remarry without losing benefits from the current standard to age 55, matching the federal employee benefit standard, though with an exception allowing benefits to continue for those who remarried before age 55 if they were married at least 30 years to the deceased officer, firefighter, or teacher. Additionally, the bill clarifies rules allowing federal employees who worked for the District to make service deposits toward their federal retirement benefits. The legislation does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond referencing existing federal retirement system procedures.

This bill creates a new national historical park to preserve and interpret the Civil War defenses of Washington, which protected the nation's capital during the Civil War. The park will include 17 federally-owned forts and fortifications across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, along with affiliated sites like Fort Washington and Battleground National Cemetery. The legislation also allows for voluntary affiliation of additional historically significant sites owned by local governments or private parties through cooperative agreements, but explicitly prohibits the use of condemnation to acquire property. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary of the Interior must submit a report to Congress studying ways to better educate the public about Civil War history from both Northern and Southern perspectives, particularly focusing on the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign and the Battle of Fort Stevens, which was the only time a sitting president came under hostile fire during battle. The bill does not specify dedicated funding amounts but authorizes the Secretary to accept donations and seek private funding to support these preservation and education efforts.

This bill prohibits the use of federal, state, foreign, or private funds to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square, a public park in Washington, DC, located near the White House. The legislation does not prevent the repair or replacement of fencing that already exists at the park as of the bill's enactment date. The bill applies broadly to all funding sources, including government budgets and private contributions, making it illegal to finance new permanent fence construction in this area. No specific funding amount or implementation timeline is included in the legislation. The bill was introduced in July 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

This bill restricts the Federal Bureau of Prisons' ability to charge inmates for medical care. Currently, the Bureau can charge fees for most health care services provided to prisoners. Under this legislation, the Bureau would only be allowed to assess medical care fees in cases where a prisoner receives treatment for injuries inflicted by another prisoner, and those fees would be charged to the inmate who caused the injury rather than the injured prisoner. The bill eliminates the existing fee structure for other types of medical visits and removes certain exemptions that previously allowed the Bureau to waive fees in specific circumstances. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines, but it would directly affect federal prison inmates and the Bureau's medical cost recovery system.

United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2026This bill establishes the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security to study how the government may provide for both security in, and public access to, federal buildings and other federal property and sites.The commission shall examine (1) government and private security practices and proposals, building design, public space management, counterterrorism needs, and refurbishment of existing federal facilities; (2) the effect of access to public facilities and spaces on constitutional rights and civil liberties, economies of affected jurisdictions, architectural aesthetics, traffic and congestion, and employee job performance; (3) technology to augment or replace traditional modes of security; and (4) methods of assessing the risks posed by terrorism, balanced against the needs and values of open access.

The District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act would eliminate the Senate confirmation process for appointing judges to Washington D.C.'s local courts, allowing the President to directly appoint judges from candidates recommended by the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission. Under the bill, appointments would take effect automatically after a 30-day waiting period unless Congress passes a joint resolution of disapproval during that window, giving lawmakers a mechanism to block appointments they oppose. The changes would affect all future judicial appointments to D.C. courts and would also apply retroactively to any judicial nominees whose confirmations were pending at the time the bill is enacted. The bill contains no special funding provisions, as it primarily restructures the appointment process rather than creating new spending. These amendments would represent a significant shift in how D.C.'s judicial branch is staffed, moving from the traditional Senate confirmation model used for federal judges to a system more similar to how some state judiciaries operate.

This bill establishes a National Commission to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment tasked with conducting a comprehensive investigation into workplace sexual harassment, sexual assault, and related misconduct across industries including hospitality, agriculture, technology, entertainment, and law enforcement. The 11-member commission, which must include at least six women and members knowledgeable about workplace harassment, will hold hearings with workers, employers, experts, and advocates to assess the causes and effects of harassment, evaluate vulnerable populations, review existing laws and policies, and examine reporting mechanisms in both the public and private sectors. The commission must submit a detailed report with findings and recommendations to Congress and the President within 18 months of the bill's enactment, followed by a hearing on its conclusions. Commission members will serve without pay but receive travel expenses, and the commission will receive office space and administrative support from the federal government with funding to be provided through appropriations acts. The commission will automatically dissolve 60 days after submitting its final report to Congress.

This bill would change the official name of Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. from "Rock Creek Park" to "Rock Creek National Park." The redesignation recognizes the park's significant natural, cultural, and historical resources, as well as its recreational value. The bill makes corresponding updates to federal law to reflect the new name in relevant statutes and establishes that all existing references to Rock Creek Park in federal documents and regulations will automatically refer to the newly named Rock Creek National Park. No new funding or specific timeline is mentioned in the legislation. The change would primarily affect how the park is officially designated and referenced in government operations and documents.

H.R. 9038 prohibits the federal government from spending any federal funds to install permanent fencing around the United States Supreme Court Building or its grounds. The bill does allow for repair or replacement of fencing that already exists at the time the law is enacted, so maintenance of current security barriers would still be permitted. This legislation affects federal agencies and departments that would otherwise have authority over Supreme Court security and infrastructure. The bill was introduced in the House in May 2026 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. No specific funding amounts or implementation timeline are specified in the legislation since it functions as a spending prohibition rather than an appropriation.

This is a symbolic resolution that recognizes Memorial Day on May 25, 2026, while highlighting the situation of military members and veterans living in Washington, D.C. The resolution points out that approximately 30,000 veterans live in D.C. but cannot vote for representation in Congress or have full local self-government, despite the district's residents serving in every major U.S. military conflict since the Revolutionary War. The resolution cites historical casualty figures showing that D.C. residents suffered more combat losses than several individual states during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The resolution calls on Congress to recognize that these servicemembers and veterans deserve passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would grant D.C. statehood and full voting representation. This is a non-binding resolution without funding or enforcement mechanisms; it expresses the sense of the House on the issue rather than changing any laws.

This bill creates a voluntary short-term disability insurance program for federal employees to protect their income during non-work-related disabilities and certain life events. The program would cover federal employees experiencing short-term injuries or disabilities, employees taking leave to care for family members or newborns, and those making arrangements for adoption or foster care. Employees would pay 100 percent of the premiums through payroll deductions, and the Office of Personnel Management would administer the program by contracting with private insurance carriers. Benefits would cover up to 70 percent of an employee's annual salary (capped at the GS-15 maximum) for up to 12 months per incident, with employees choosing waiting periods ranging from 8 days to 181 days before benefits begin. The program would apply to existing federal employees and Postal Service employees, with contracts beginning 18 months after the bill's enactment.

The Fair Pay Act of 2026 strengthens equal pay protections by prohibiting employers from discriminating against or retaliating against workers who oppose wage discrimination, participate in pay discrimination investigations, discuss their wages, ask questions about pay equity, or exercise their rights under the bill's equal pay provisions. These new protections ensure that employees can safely raise concerns about unfair pay practices without fear of retaliation from their employers. All provisions of the bill take effect one year after it is signed into law, giving employers a twelve-month transition period to adjust their wage-setting practices and update their record-keeping systems to comply with the new equal pay requirements.

This resolution expresses support for making Washington, D.C., a state and designates May 1, 2026, as "D.C. Statehood Day." The measure argues that D.C. residents are disenfranchised because they lack voting representation in Congress and full local self-government, despite paying substantial federal taxes. The resolution contends that D.C. has sufficient population, economic resources, and demonstrated voter support for statehood, meeting the criteria Congress has historically used to admit new states. It calls on Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would create a new state called "Washington, Douglass Commonwealth" while maintaining a smaller federal district for government operations. As a resolution rather than legislation, this measure expresses the House's position but does not directly change law or require funding.

The Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026 authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide funding to law school programs at universities that offer legal assistance to veterans. These programs would help veterans with a range of legal matters, including representing veterans in VA benefit appeals, helping them file and appeal VA benefit claims, and assisting with civil, criminal, and family law issues. The bill allocates $10 million per year for five years, from fiscal year 2027 through 2031, to support these university-based legal clinics. The legislation is designed to increase veterans' access to legal representation and expertise in navigating VA procedures and securing their earned benefits.

This resolution honors the historical significance of April 16, 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln signed the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, freeing approximately 3,100 enslaved people in the nation's capital—making it the first place in the United States to end slavery. The resolution recognizes that DC residents today pay more per capita in federal taxes than any state residents, serve in the military, and meet all citizenship obligations, yet lack voting representation in Congress, which it frames as contrary to the founding principle of no taxation without representation. The measure also celebrates the House's passage of the Washington, DC Admission Act, which would grant DC statehood, and calls on Congress to pass that legislation. The resolution has no direct budget impact or implementation timeline, as it is a symbolic measure expressing support for DC statehood and commemorating the historical significance of emancipation in the nation's capital.

This bill requires the Treasury Department to mint and sell commemorative coins honoring Paul Laurence Dunbar, the influential African-American poet who lived from 1872 to 1906. The legislation authorizes production of up to 50,000 gold $5 coins, 400,000 silver $1 coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins, all to be issued during 2028. Each coin sold will include a surcharge of $35 for gold coins, $10 for silver coins, and $5 for half-dollar coins, with all surcharge revenue going to the Dunbar Alumni Federation to support scholarships and activities at Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School in Washington, D.C. The Treasury Department will recover all design and production costs from coin sales before any surcharge money is distributed, ensuring no cost to the federal government.

The Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026 requires health insurance plans and programs to streamline how custodial parents access and pay for their children's medical care when coverage comes through a noncustodial parent's plan. Specifically, the bill mandates that group health plans, individual health insurers, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and federal health care programs must provide custodial parents with necessary information about the child's coverage, allow claims to be submitted without the noncustodial parent's permission, and send payments directly to the custodial parent or healthcare provider rather than to the noncustodial parent. This legislation affects divorced or separated parents and their children who rely on the noncustodial parent's health insurance. The bill contains no new federal funding requirements, as it primarily imposes operational changes on existing insurance plans and programs. The requirements take effect on January 1, 2026, for plan years beginning on or after that date.