The Governors' Right to Inspect Act of 2026 authorizes state governors to conduct unannounced health and safety inspections of immigration detention facilities located within their states, including those operated by private contractors. Governors and their designated state officials would have access to all detainee housing areas, the ability to speak privately with detainees, and permission to review and photograph facility records and conditions related to sanitation, medical care, food quality, and safety systems. The bill specifically prohibits governors from interfering with immigration enforcement operations, custody decisions, or removal proceedings, and requires designated state officials to provide 24 hours' notice before inspections while governors may inspect without notice. Following inspections, governors may submit reports to Congress documenting health and safety deficiencies, with the Department of Homeland Security required to respond within 60 days, and all reports made publicly available online. The legislation takes effect 180 days after enactment and authorizes unspecified federal funding to establish security protocols and maintain a public reporting system.

This bill establishes a 10-year Medicare demonstration program that would allow eligible beneficiaries living abroad to apply their Medicare benefits toward healthcare coverage in other countries. The program would initially include at least 11 participating countries including Canada, Germany, India, Israel, South Korea, the Philippines, Panama, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Ghana, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services selecting additional nations based on healthcare quality and cost standards. The program is voluntary and beneficiaries can participate with at least 150,000 participants enrolled, receiving Medicare payments for healthcare items, services, premiums, and cost-sharing in their chosen country, though payments cannot exceed what Medicare would spend for equivalent U.S. services. The legislation aims to evaluate whether the program improves care quality, reduces government costs, enables family reunification, and relieves strain on U.S. medical infrastructure, with annual evaluations and recommendations to Congress regarding expansion. Funding would come from existing Medicare trust funds and administrative appropriations, with implementation required within one year of enactment.

The Subpoena Abuse Prevention Act would restrict how federal agencies can use administrative subpoenas to obtain customer communications and records from service providers like phone and internet companies. The bill requires government agencies to identify specific individuals by name, address, or account information rather than conducting bulk collection of data, and prohibits subpoenas that are intended to investigate or retaliate against people exercising constitutional rights such as free speech, religion, assembly, or petition. Agencies issuing subpoenas must certify under penalty of perjury that the subpoena serves a legitimate law enforcement purpose and not one tied to protected activities. The legislation also requires service providers to be informed that they can notify customers about subpoenas and consult with attorneys, and mandates that federal agencies publish annual reports detailing how many administrative subpoenas they issue and how many accounts are accessed through this process. The bill affects federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies that currently use administrative subpoenas to gather digital information from communications service providers.

H.Res. 1154 is a House resolution honoring the Grandassa Models, a group of African-American women who emerged from Harlem in 1962 and became pioneering figures in the Black is Beautiful movement by challenging Eurocentric beauty standards and celebrating natural Black hair, African-inspired fashion, and cultural authenticity during the civil rights era. The resolution recognizes the models—including Clara Lewis, Rose Nelms, and others—as activists and community leaders who transformed fashion into a tool of liberation and inspired generations to embrace cultural pride and self-acceptance. It also acknowledges the broader organizations and figures that supported this movement, including the African Jazz-Art Society & Studios, jazz legend Max Roach, and Abbey Lincoln, whose work helped popularize images of natural Black beauty through various media. The resolution emphasizes that this legacy continues today through contemporary celebrations of Black beauty, cultural institutions, and the ongoing work of the Grandassa Association in serving the New York City community. This is a ceremonial resolution with no funding or policy requirements—its purpose is to formally recognize and celebrate the historical and cultural significance of these women and their enduring impact on American society.

This bill would ban the export of natural gas produced in the United States, with limited exceptions. The legislation is based on findings that natural gas exports have increased domestic prices—with government analyses suggesting households could pay an extra $122 per year by 2050 and that American consumers already spent $12 billion more on natural gas from January to September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The bill would give the President authority to restrict natural gas exports through new rules, though the President could exempt specific exports if deemed in the national interest or critical for national security, but only with Congressional approval. The bill targets energy companies and infrastructure developers involved in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, while benefiting American households and industries that consume natural gas domestically. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the legislation.

The Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act expands existing federal student loan forgiveness programs to include teachers of English learners and bilingual or dual language immersion teachers. Under current law, teachers of mathematics, science, and special education can have portions of their federal student loans forgiven after five years of service in low-income schools; this bill adds English language education teachers to that same program. To qualify, teachers must be certified by their school's chief administrator as having appropriate training and demonstrated knowledge in teaching English learners or dual language students. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all teachers who become eligible for loan forgiveness going forward, though it does not specify new federal funding amounts for the existing loan forgiveness program.

H.R. 6712 authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Robert Parris Moses, a pioneering civil rights activist and education advocate who passed away in 2021. The bill recognizes Moses's decades of work advancing voting rights during the civil rights movement, particularly through his leadership of the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project in 1964, as well as his later founding of the Algebra Project in 1982, which has helped over 40,000 students from marginalized communities develop math literacy skills. The gold medal will be designed and struck by the Secretary of the Treasury, with the original presented to Moses's daughter Maisha Moses, while the Treasury is authorized to produce and sell bronze duplicate medals to recover costs. The bill requires no specific new funding—costs will be covered through the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund, with proceeds from bronze medal sales returned to that fund. This legislation honors Moses's belief that math literacy, like voting rights, is essential to full citizenship and economic opportunity for poor and minority communities.

The Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act requires landlords to count education and workforce development benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs as income when evaluating whether veterans, servicemembers, and their spouses and children can afford to rent housing. This applies to landlords in federally-assisted rental housing programs, including public housing, Section 8 rental assistance, and other federal housing programs. The bill also adds a 60-day grace period before the VA can terminate educational benefits if a person misses a single program requirement, such as a recertification appointment or class enrollment, allowing them time to correct the issue. Landlords who violate these rules face penalties including exclusion from federal housing programs and potential fines or imprisonment of up to one year. The legislation aims to prevent housing discrimination against veterans and military families who receive educational benefits.

This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's June 2022 decision in *Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization*, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion that had been protected under *Roe v. Wade* and *Planned Parenthood v. Casey*. The resolution states that this decision strips millions of women of fundamental rights and threatens other constitutional protections like contraception access and same-sex marriage. It particularly emphasizes that the decision disproportionately affects women of color, undocumented immigrants, lower-income women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals, and notes that public confidence in the Supreme Court has plummeted to historic lows. The House commits to using its constitutional powers to pursue judicial reform to restore public trust in the courts and to advance reproductive justice as a matter of federal law, while also urging the executive branch to protect access to abortion nationwide. The resolution contains no funding allocations or implementation timelines, as it is a statement of congressional sentiment and intent rather than authorizing legislation.

The Jumpstart on College Act authorizes $250 million annually for six years to expand early college high schools and dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn college credits before graduation. The funding supports competitive grants to college-school district partnerships and state-level programs, with priority given to serving low-income and underrepresented students, and requires participating programs to offer free tuition and comprehensive academic support services. States and local partnerships receiving grants must provide matching funds (ranging from 20% to 50% over the grant period) and maintain data systems to track student outcomes and program effectiveness. Grantees must supplement rather than replace existing education funding and prioritize programs that serve at least 51% low-income students and schools with demonstrated academic challenges. The bill aims to help more students earn postsecondary credentials on schedule, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

H.R. 6083, the "Commission on the United States Occupations in the Americas Act," establishes a commission to investigate and document U.S. military interventions in Western Hemisphere countries during the 20th century, focusing on operations in Nicaragua, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Grenada, and Panama. The bill directs the commission to examine the historical record of these interventions, including their justifications, civilian casualties, displacement of populations, and long-term negative consequences such as civil wars and political instability. The commission, composed of State Department officials, U.S. ambassadors, members appointed by Congress and the President, and representatives from affected nations, will develop reconciliation proposals and recommend remedies that may include formal apologies and policies to address lasting harms. The commission must submit its findings and recommendations to Congress within four years, operating under an authorized budget of $20 million, and will disband 90 days after delivering its final report.

This resolution honors and remembers the victims of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Rockaway Queens, New York.It also (1) honors and thanks the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash; (2) conveys the condolences of U.S. citizens to the families, friends, and communities of the victims; and (3) solemnly marks the 24th anniversary of the crash.

H.Res. 835 is a House resolution declaring gun violence a public health crisis in the United States. The resolution documents the scope of the problem through statistics—including that 47,000 people died from gun-related injuries in 2023, guns are the leading cause of death for children, and there have been over 124 mass shootings in 2025 alone—and notes that major medical organizations and several state and local governments have already made similar declarations. The resolution calls on federal agencies, particularly the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Surgeon General, to treat gun violence as a public health emergency requiring coordinated research, data collection, and prevention strategies using established scientific approaches to violence prevention. While the resolution does not authorize specific funding or set firm timelines, it expresses the House's commitment to addressing gun violence through government-wide coordination and prevention efforts. The resolution applies broadly to all Americans, with particular emphasis on the disproportionate impact on communities of color, children, women experiencing intimate partner violence, and LGBTQ+ youth.

H.Res. 836 is a non-binding resolution calling on the U.S. government to develop and champion a regional artificial intelligence strategy across the Americas that prioritizes inclusive AI systems designed to eliminate bias against marginalized communities. The resolution emphasizes that AI algorithms currently exhibit documented racial biases—particularly in facial recognition technology—and argues that the U.S. should lead efforts to ensure diverse populations are represented in AI development, data collection, and decision-making processes to prevent these technologies from perpetuating historical inequalities. The resolution affects American policymakers, international development agencies, and communities across the Western Hemisphere, particularly Hispanic, Black, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander populations. Rather than allocating specific funding, the resolution calls on the U.S. government to leverage existing economic and international development agency funds to invest in AI research, education, and infrastructure throughout the region while establishing common ethical standards and regulations in collaboration with organizations like the Organization of American States. There is no specific timeline mentioned, but the resolution frames inclusive AI development as an immediate strategic priority for U.S. domestic and foreign policy.

H.Res. 837 is a House resolution that acknowledges the connection between firearm access and intimate partner violence, particularly the disproportionate impact on women and women of color. The resolution presents data showing that nearly 70 women are killed monthly by intimate partners with firearms, that women with abusive partners who have guns are five times more likely to be killed, and that Black, Hispanic, and Native American women face elevated risks. While this resolution expresses the House's position rather than creating new laws or funding, it calls on Congress to strengthen background check systems, restrict firearm access for people under domestic violence restraining orders, support victim services, and consider pending legislation such as the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and the Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act. The resolution honors the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims killed in intimate partner homicides and pledges to fund research on the intersection of firearms and domestic violence.

This bill amends federal drug treatment laws to require opioid treatment programs to increase community engagement and accountability when registering with the federal government. Specifically, treatment programs must now conduct community outreach, establish community advisory boards, develop neighborhood engagement and community relations plans, and designate a community liaison to work with local officials and organizations. The bill also requires programs to maintain appropriate distance from schools and other facilities, justify patient need in their service area, promote telehealth to reduce in-person visits, and track and report data on service requests and treatment outcomes. The Department of Health and Human Services must submit comprehensive annual reports to Congress beginning one year after enactment, documenting treatment performance, community engagement practices, and policy recommendations. This legislation primarily affects opioid treatment providers seeking federal registration or renewal, while benefiting communities by giving them a formal voice in treatment program decisions.

The Las Americas Energy Security Act establishes a lending program to help Latin American and Caribbean countries develop secure, reliable energy systems while transitioning to clean energy. The bill authorizes $100 million annually from 2026 through 2031 for zero-interest loans (up to 30 years) or low-interest loans (up to 50 years) to eligible countries for energy projects, renewable energy development, technical assistance, and battery storage solutions. The legislation also directs the State Department and other federal agencies to provide diplomatic support and funding for energy infrastructure projects in the region, with preference given to countries that share democratic values and are members of organizations like the Alliance for Development in Democracy or CARICOM. Loans and projects must exclude any involvement with Chinese, Russian, or other foreign adversary entities, and the Treasury and State Departments must submit annual reports to Congress on program progress and effectiveness, with independent audits required each year.

This bill extends funding for the EPA's Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program, which provides money to improve recycling facilities and infrastructure across the country. The legislation reauthorizes the program by adding $65 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2036, ensuring continued support for recycling projects beyond the current funding period that ends in 2025. The grants benefit states, municipalities, and private waste management companies that work to expand and upgrade recycling capabilities. This ten-year funding commitment, totaling $650 million, helps communities modernize their recycling systems and reduce waste going to landfills. The bill was introduced in October 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

The Airline Travelers Right to Know Act requires commercial airlines to disclose information about potential toxic fume exposure to passengers, pilots, and crew members. Within 180 days of enactment, the Federal Aviation Administration must establish and enforce a policy requiring airlines to inform passengers about toxic fumes during ticket purchase and check-in, describe health risks, explain safety protections, and confirm passengers' understanding of the exposure risk. The bill mandates immediate notification to affected parties when toxic fumes are detected onboard aircraft and requires crew members to be informed of past exposures on their assigned aircraft, with the right to decline assignments on affected planes without penalty. Airlines must install toxic fume detection sensors and provide mobile oxygen masks to crew members within 15 days of enactment. The legislation imposes civil penalties of $100,000 for missing required reports and additional penalties for violations or false statements about toxic fume incidents.

The Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act authorizes the federal government to provide grants to eligible organizations—such as community mental health centers, behavioral health clinics, and hospitals—to establish training programs for "community mental wellness workers," who would screen patients for mental health and substance use disorders and deliver evidence-based counseling and treatment interventions. The bill targets funding toward underserved areas, including regions with higher poverty, unemployment, substance use rates, or populations dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The legislation allocates $25 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to support worker training, certification, supervision, digital platforms, and technical assistance, with at least 20 percent reserved for training and technical support. Grant recipients must report progress to Congress, including the number of workers trained and certified, with a final report due by the end of fiscal year 2030.

This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a renowned research library in Harlem that originated as the 135th Street Branch Public Library in 1905. The measure honors the institution's role as a vital hub during the Harlem Renaissance and its decades-long commitment to preserving African and African Diaspora history, culture, and literature through its collection of over 11 million artifacts. The resolution recognizes the Schomburg Center's pioneering work in diversifying librarianship, including hiring the first African-American and first Puerto Rican librarians in New York City, and commends its ongoing educational programs and fellowships that serve the community. As a House resolution, this is a ceremonial bill with no direct funding or policy changes—it simply expresses Congress's recognition and appreciation for the institution's historical and cultural significance to the United States.

This bill requires colleges and universities to collect and report more detailed information about hate crimes occurring on their campuses. Currently, schools must track hate crimes by general categories of prejudice (such as race or religion), but this legislation would require them to break down that data further by specific subcategories based on the identity of victims or targeted groups, following FBI guidelines. The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen transparency requirements that already exist for campus security reporting. No specific funding or implementation timeline is provided in the legislative text. The measure would primarily affect higher education institutions and their students by making hate crime data on campuses more granular and publicly available.

H.R. 5547 strengthens federal requirements for how schools serve English learners, including immigrant children and youth, by expanding resources, monitoring, and data collection. The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require schools to track student progress more thoroughly—including the racial, ethnic, gender, and linguistic makeup of teachers—and to monitor whether former English learners continue succeeding academically. Schools receiving federal funding must expand services to include culturally competent teacher training, legal and financial resources for families in their native languages, access to dual language programs, and evidence-based instructional practices. The legislation also directs schools experiencing significant increases in immigrant populations to assess how state and local laws affect English learners and inform families of those laws in their native languages. While the bill text does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, these changes would apply to schools receiving federal grants under the English Language Acquisition program as they renew their plans.

H.Res. 758 is a commemorative resolution recognizing Peter Westbrook, a pioneering African American Olympic fencer who won a bronze medal in 1984 and competed in six Olympic Games. Beyond his athletic achievements, the resolution honors the Peter Westbrook Foundation, which he established in 1991 to provide free fencing training, academic tutoring, and life skills coaching to youth ages 8-18 from low-income communities in New York City. The Foundation has served over 4,000 students, 85 percent of whom are Black or Latino, and has achieved remarkable results including a 100 percent high school graduation rate, 95 percent college attendance rate, and sending 17 alumni to compete in the Olympics since 2000. This resolution does not authorize any funding or create new programs—it simply acknowledges Westbrook's significance in sports history and the Foundation's work in expanding fencing opportunities for underserved youth while promoting diversity in the traditionally white-dominated sport.

H.Res. 750 is a commemorative resolution honoring Lloyd Ashburn Williams, a prominent community leader who passed away on August 6, 2025, at age 80. Williams dedicated over four decades to Harlem's development, serving as President and CEO of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, co-founding HARLEM WEEK in 1974, and championing initiatives in economic development, affordable housing, education, and cultural preservation. Throughout his career, he worked to expand minority-owned businesses, attract investments, and support workforce development while strengthening Harlem's cultural institutions through roles with the Apollo Theater, National Jazz Museum, and Harlem Arts Alliance. The resolution recognizes his mentorship to students at Columbia University, Rutgers, and Fordham, as well as his lifelong advocacy for civil rights and social justice. This resolution does not provide funding or create new programs; it simply expresses the House's formal recognition of Williams' significant contributions to Harlem's economic and cultural advancement.