The Mueller-Keating Memorial Highway Act designates a 26-mile stretch of Interstate 17 in Arizona between New River and Cordes Junction as a memorial to two Arizonans who died fighting against ISIS. Kayla Jean Mueller was a humanitarian worker from Prescott who was kidnapped and killed by ISIS in Syria in 2013, while Chief Petty Officer Charles H. Keating IV was a Navy SEAL from Phoenix who was killed in action in Iraq in 2016. The designation is honorary in nature and will not require changes to existing highway names, maps, or addresses, nor will it require any additional federal funding. The bill allows the Department of Transportation to work with state and local authorities to install memorial signage at a rest area and to record the designation on the Transportation Department's website. This memorial complements Arizona's existing designation of Interstate 17 as the Arizona Veterans Highway.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' position that the United States should officially recognize and commemorate the Simele Massacre, a 1933 attack by Iraqi armed forces against Assyrian Christian civilians. Between August and September 1933, up to 5,000 unarmed Assyrian men, women, and children were killed, and over 60 villages were destroyed, following Iraq's decision to exile the Assyrian religious leader and reject their autonomy requests. The resolution calls for the U.S. government to reject any denial of the massacre, promote education about what happened, and acknowledge America's role in humanitarian relief efforts at the time. The measure aligns with the 2018 Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, which established that preventing atrocities is a U.S. national interest. This is a non-binding resolution expressing congressional sentiment rather than creating new law or allocating funding.

# Summary The BRRRRT Act of 2026 restricts the Department of Defense from retiring or reducing the A-10 aircraft fleet below 126 combat-ready planes through fiscal year 2033, preventing what supporters view as premature divestment of this close air support platform. The bill prohibits the Air Force from reducing pilot training capacity, maintenance facilities, or operational readiness of A-10 units unless a fully capable replacement aircraft achieves operational status and receives written approval from the Army, Navy, and Special Operations Command. For any retired A-10 aircraft with significant remaining service life or recent wing replacements, the Air Force must preserve them in recoverable condition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for potential future reactivation, foreign military sales, or contingency use, with detailed annual reporting requirements to Congress through 2033. The legislation also mandates the Air Force maintain minimum pilot training numbers, preserve the weapons instructor course at Nellis Air Force Base, establish a program to document A-10 operational knowledge and lessons learned, and reconstitute an A-10 demonstration team for public events through 2033. Additional requirements include developing plans for experimenting with autonomous and artificial intelligence-enabled aircraft capabilities related to A-10 missions and submitting reports on the aircraft's combat history and potential for modernization. The bill affects primarily Air Force operations and budget allocation, with no specific new funding amounts authorized but restrictions placed on how existing defense appropriations through 2033 may be spent on A-10-related activities.

This resolution proposes to impeach Sparkle L. Sooknanan, a federal judge in Washington D.C., over her decision to block implementation of the SAVE program through a court injunction. The resolution charges her with five articles of impeachment, claiming she abused her judicial authority, usurped executive power, violated the separation of powers, exceeded her constitutional limits, and undermined public confidence in the judiciary. The resolution argues that by issuing an injunction halting a presidential program, Judge Sooknanan substituted her personal judgment for that of elected officials and expanded judicial power beyond its constitutional scope. The resolution was introduced on July 9, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. If passed by the House, the case would proceed to the Senate for trial, where a two-thirds majority would be required to remove the judge from office.

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress within 180 days on emerging treatment options for treatment-resistant PTSD in active-duty servicemembers, veterans, and transitioning servicemembers. The report must examine safety data, dosing information, and feasibility of findings from an Arizona-based clinical trial testing psilocybin mushrooms as a PTSD treatment, and assess how this research could apply to military personnel. The bill requires the Defense Department to analyze implications for force health, medical readiness, and suicide prevention, evaluate legal pathways for potential expanded access to investigational treatments, and outline resource needs and timelines for any future pilot programs beginning in fiscal year 2027. The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs must coordinate this report with the Veterans Affairs Department, Health and Human Services, the FDA, and the DEA, and submit it in unclassified form to the congressional defense committees.

The Combat Pay Protection Act would provide military service members with a one-time corrective increase to special and incentive pays, followed by automatic annual adjustments going forward. The initial increase, taking effect January 1 of the year after the bill is enacted, would be based on whichever is greater: the cumulative inflation since the last pay adjustment or the growth in basic military pay over that same period. After that first year, special and incentive pays would automatically adjust every January 1 based on the greater of annual inflation or the annual basic pay increase for service members. The bill covers various military bonuses and incentives under federal law, and these adjustments would apply regardless of any statutory caps on maximum pay amounts. The legislation would require the Defense Secretary to publish a table by December 31 of the enactment year showing each affected pay type, its previous adjustment date, the new amounts, and the total increases.

The No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026 aims to prevent a repeat of the $7.1 billion in military equipment abandoned in Afghanistan in 2021 by establishing new oversight and reporting requirements for the Department of Defense. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit detailed reports to Congress within 60 days of any major military withdrawal, documenting all equipment left behind, options for disposition, costs, and plans to prevent equipment from falling into the hands of hostile actors or terrorist organizations. Additionally, senior Pentagon officials must personally approve any decision to abandon, destroy, or demilitarize equipment valued over $10 million, and the Secretary must notify Congress within 30 days of any equipment sales or transfers. The bill also directs the Department of Defense to review and report within 180 days on its current systems for tracking and disposing of military property and to establish accountability procedures for senior leaders responsible for equipment dispositions during force withdrawals. The Government Accountability Office is tasked with reviewing implementation of these requirements and briefing Congress within one year on whether the new safeguards are working effectively.

The No American Left Behind Act requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days addressing how the Department of Defense supports efforts to recover, repatriate, and account for U.S. nationals who are held hostage, unlawfully detained, missing, or deceased abroad, with particular focus on cases in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and parts of Africa. The report must assess how military operations incorporate personnel recovery planning, evaluate criteria for using military assets in rescue missions, identify statutory and resource gaps that hinder recovery efforts, and examine best practices from allied nations that prioritize citizen recovery operations. The legislation also expresses Congress's sense that the United States should maintain sustained commitment to recovering Americans left behind and should consider establishing a formal "No American Left Behind" doctrine to guide future defense planning and interagency coordination. While the report will be submitted in unclassified form, it may include a classified annex for sensitive case-specific details. The bill contains no new funding authorization but directs the Pentagon to evaluate operational and policy implications of making personnel recovery a core defense mission priority.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to create a fuel discount program for military members and veterans who purchase motor fuel at military exchange stores. The discount would be at least 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel fuel, matching federal fuel tax rates, with the option to add additional discounts for state and local taxes. The program applies automatically at the point of sale for all eligible patrons purchasing fuel directly into their own vehicles and includes protections against fraud and commercial resale. The authority to operate this program expires on September 30, 2029, and the Department of Defense must report annually to Congress on program participation, costs, fuel volumes sold, and implementation issues.

This resolution condemns three assassination attempts against President Donald Trump, including one at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25, 2026, and two earlier attempts in 2024. The resolution expresses gratitude to law enforcement officers who responded to these incidents and affirms the critical role of the Secret Service, FBI, and other federal agencies in protecting the nation's elected officials. The resolution calls on Americans to unite against political violence and condemns those who incite violence against the President and other public officials. It also recognizes the Department of Homeland Security's vital mission and emphasizes the importance of fully funding the department, noting concerns about a prolonged lapse in appropriations. This is a symbolic measure passed by the House to formally denounce violence against government leaders and show support for the agencies responsible for their protection.

H.R. 8481, the Kayleigh's Law Act of 2026, amends federal criminal law to require courts to issue lifetime no-contact orders against defendants convicted of certain violent or sexual offenses. Under the bill, judges must impose these permanent injunctions at sentencing whenever requested by the government, with the victim's consent, or by the victim directly, and violations would be treated as contempt of court. The orders would apply to felony crimes of violence and a specific list of sexual offenses under federal law, including sex trafficking, sexual abuse, child exploitation, and related crimes. The lifetime restriction could only be lifted or paused if the victim requests it due to a pardon, commutation, or change in circumstances, or if the defendant successfully has the conviction overturned on appeal, and any such request would require a court hearing. Victims would not be charged any fee to obtain these protective orders, and the law would work alongside, not replace, any similar protections available under state law.

The Maverick Act authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer three retired F-14D Tomcat fighter jets to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama at no cost to the federal government. The Commission would be responsible for all expenses related to transportation, restoration, maintenance, and operation of the aircraft. The jets must be permanently stripped of any combat capabilities and can only be used for public static displays, airshows, or commemorative events to preserve naval aviation history, with all operations subject to Federal Aviation Administration oversight. The Navy retains the right to reclaim the aircraft if the Commission violates these conditions or transfers ownership without approval. The transfer carries no liability for the United States regarding any injuries, deaths, or damage resulting from use of the aircraft.

H.R. 7102, the Federal Workforce Civics Competency and Accountability Act, would require federal civilian career employees to pass the U.S. citizenship test as a condition of employment. New job applicants would need to pass the test before being hired, while current federal employees would have one year to pass it and would then need to take the test annually to keep their jobs. The annual test would consist of 20 randomly selected questions requiring a score of at least 75 percent to pass, though employees who fail must retake the full citizenship test and answer at least 90 percent correctly; those who fail the full test can face discipline up to removal from their position. The Office of Personnel Management would administer the test in consultation with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, provide study materials and online training, and submit annual reports to Congress on compliance rates and disciplinary actions taken.

The Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify industries and educational programs in emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing—where veterans can find good job opportunities, then promote these options prominently through the military's Transition Assistance Program and the VA website. The VA must also establish a faster approval process within 90 days for veterans' education courses in these emerging technology fields. The bill requires the VA to partner with private employers, educational institutions, and nonprofits to determine which technologies should be prioritized, and coordinates with the Department of Labor on these decisions. This temporary initiative expires on September 30, 2027, giving the government roughly 18 months to implement the program before it sunsets.

Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance ActThis bill transfers specified programs from the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and establishes the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition to implement such programs.Specifically, the bill transfers to the VA (1) job counseling, training, and placement services for veterans, (2) federal government employment services for veterans, (3) administration of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and (4) homeless veterans reintegration programs. The VA must include funding requests for such programs in its budget request for FY2028 and each subsequent year.The transfer of such programs does not affect any suits, proceedings or applications for benefits, services, licenses, permits, certificates, or financial assistance that are pending on the date of the enactment of this bill.The Office of Management and Budget is authorized to determine the functions (e.g., duties) that are transferred under this bill, and may make additional incidental dispositions of personnel, assets, liabilities, grants, contracts, property, records, and unexpended balances as may be necessary to implement this bill.The bill also (1) modifies state responsibilities regarding the employment of full or part-time veterans’ employment specialists (currently known as veteran employment representatives), and (2) expands the purpose and responsibilities of such specialists.The VA and Labor must jointly conduct a study and report on the implementation of the transfer of programs and functions and amendments made by this bill.

The VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve transparency and appointment scheduling at its medical facilities. The bill mandates that VA medical center directors submit annual fact sheets to Congress and the public detailing facility performance, including patient satisfaction, wait times, treatment statistics, and any remaining deficiencies, along with quarterly updates on average wait times. Additionally, the bill requires that when enrolled veterans call to schedule appointments, the scheduling must be completed during that same phone call, with this requirement taking effect 180 days after enactment and lasting for three years. The legislation also creates oversight procedures for when VA directors are temporarily assigned to other positions, requiring the VA Secretary to appoint an acting director within 120 days and either return or reassign the original director within 180 days unless an investigation is ongoing. All requirements, including the appointment scheduling mandate, expire three years after the bill's enactment.

The American Border Story Memorial Act authorizes the creation of a commemorative memorial in Washington, D.C. or the surrounding area to honor U.S. citizens and legal residents who died as victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. The memorial would be established on federal land and must follow the requirements of the existing Commemorative Works Act. Importantly, the bill specifies that no federal funds can be used to build or maintain the memorial—all costs must come from private donations. Any excess funds collected after the memorial is completed and maintenance funds are set aside would be transferred either to the National Park Foundation or the Secretary of the Interior, depending on the timing, to support future memorial-related expenses.

The CARING for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve how it manages health records when veterans receive care from community providers outside the VA system. Specifically, the VA must develop clear guidance for obtaining complete medical documentation from these community care providers, set performance goals to track how well medical centers collect these records, ensure community providers complete required training, and clarify training requirements to prevent confusion. The bill affects VA medical centers and community healthcare providers who work with the VA to treat veterans. The VA must submit progress reports to Congress every 120 days beginning within 120 days of the law's enactment, continuing until all requirements are fully implemented. The legislation aims to streamline record-keeping and coordination between the VA and community care networks to improve care quality for veterans.

The Make Allegiances Clear Again Act (MACA Act) would require the U.S. Census Bureau to add a question about dual citizenship to the decennial census (the national count conducted every 10 years). Starting with the 2030 census and continuing in all future decennial censuses, households would be asked to report whether any household members hold citizenship in both the United States and another country, and if so, which country. The bill applies to all U.S. residents participating in the census and would be implemented by the Census Bureau, though it contains no specific funding allocation or timeline beyond the 2030 census date. This change to the census questionnaire would provide the federal government with detailed information about the prevalence of dual citizenship across the American population.

H.R. 6189 would exempt active and reserve military service members from federal income tax on their military compensation. The bill creates a new tax provision that excludes all wages and salary earned from military service from gross income, though it specifically excludes retirement pensions and retirement pay from this exemption. This tax relief would apply to service members in all branches of the Uniformed Services and would take effect for income earned in taxable years beginning after the bill becomes law. The legislation contains no specific funding provisions or appropriations, as it operates by reducing tax liability rather than spending federal dollars. The bill was introduced in November 2025 and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for consideration.

H.R. 6190 would exclude all military retirement pay and related benefits from federal income taxes for members and former members of the Armed Forces. Currently, military retirees must pay federal income tax on their retirement benefits, but this bill would make those payments entirely tax-free going forward. The legislation also extends similar tax treatment to disability and death compensation paid under federal law to service members and veterans. The changes would take effect for tax years beginning after the bill is enacted, meaning military retirees would start seeing tax benefits on their next filing after passage. The bill was introduced by Representatives Hamadeh, Moore, Levin, and Massie and was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, which handles tax legislation.

H.R. 5580 directs the U.S. Treasury to mint up to 400,000 special silver dollar coins honoring Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA who passed away on September 10, 2025. The coins will be one-dollar pieces containing at least 90 percent silver, weighing 26.73 grams, and will feature Kirk's image on one side and the phrase "well done, good and faithful servant" on the other. These commemorative coins can only be issued during calendar year 2026, with the Treasury selling them at cost (face value plus design and production expenses) and offering bulk and prepaid purchase discounts. The bill requires the Treasury to ensure that minting these coins produces no net cost to the government, meaning revenues from sales must cover all expenses.

The PROVE Act amends federal voting law to require overseas Americans who are not in the military to provide proof of current residence at a U.S. address before receiving absentee ballots. Specifically, voters must submit a verifiable mailing address of either their own residence or that of a spouse, parent, or legal guardian in the state where they want to vote. The bill applies to both regular absentee ballots issued by states and federal write-in ballots. Overseas voters who cannot provide this residence documentation may still vote in federal elections held in Washington, D.C. The new requirement takes effect for all elections held in 2026 and beyond, though military personnel are exempt from the residency verification requirement.

Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025 or the HPSP Improvement Act of 2025This bill requires, through FY2027, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure a participant in the Health Professionals Scholarship program receives a contract for employment within 90 days of the completion of their courses. The program provides financial assistance to students in a direct or indirect health care services discipline in exchange for service in the Veterans Health Administration.The contract must offer employment in the full-time clinical practice of the participant’s profession at a VA facility with the highest need.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, as the "Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office".