The Medicare-X Choice Act of 2026 creates a new public health plan option that will be available through health insurance exchanges starting in 2028 for individuals and small businesses. The bill authorizes $2 billion in initial funding to establish and operate the Medicare Exchange health plan, which will offer silver and gold coverage levels, provide free primary care services, and set premiums based on actual costs while paying providers using Medicare's fee-for-service rates. Beginning in 2028, the Health and Human Services Secretary may implement innovative payment models such as accountable care organizations and value-based purchasing, along with grants to help integrate medical care with social services like food and housing assistance, while expanding telehealth in underserved areas. The legislation explicitly protects traditional Medicare benefits and trust funds from any changes. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission to report on their antitrust enforcement activities, with an initial report due within one year and a comprehensive report by September 30, 2032.

This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to implement recommendations from its Inspector General aimed at improving how it identifies and notifies customers about mail delivery problems on certain routes. Specifically, the Postal Service must act on recommendations contained in a December 2022 Inspector General report about undelivered and partially delivered mail routes. The bill gives the Postal Service one year from when the law is enacted to implement these recommendations to the extent that it is practical to do so. The legislation does not authorize any new funding or create additional programs, but rather directs the Postal Service to follow through on existing oversight recommendations to address mail delivery failures.

This resolution recognizes National Public Works Week, observed May 17-23, 2026, to honor the contributions of public works professionals who plan, design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure like roads, bridges, water systems, and public facilities. The measure acknowledges that these professionals are essential to the economy, public safety, and emergency response, and highlights ongoing challenges including workforce shortages in the public works sector. The House resolution expresses support for recruiting and training the next generation of skilled public works employees and calls for greater public awareness about the importance of infrastructure investment and maintenance. The measure also affirms the value of partnerships between federal, state, and local governments in delivering infrastructure projects. This is a ceremonial resolution with no funding or substantive legislative requirements, serving primarily to recognize the work of public works professionals and the American Public Works Association.

H.Amdt.194 amendment — An amendment numbered 24 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to increase the loan guarantee cap of the USDA Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program from $250 million to $400 million.. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

This bill creates financial penalties for health insurance companies that deny too many insurance claims. Starting in 2027, insurers with a claims denial rate of 25 percent or higher could face civil penalties starting at $10 million, plus an additional $2 million for each percentage point above 25 percent. The bill excludes claims that were correctly denied due to fraud or lack of medical necessity, as determined by the Department of Health and Human Services through audits. Any penalty money collected would be distributed back to people enrolled in the affected insurance plans. The legislation also requires insurers to provide detailed explanations when denying claims based on medical necessity and to report their annual claims denial rates to the government.

The Farm and Family Relief Act provides substantial economic relief to farmers, agricultural producers, and timber businesses facing financial hardship in 2025. The legislation allocates approximately $5.9 billion in direct payments and support programs, including one-time emergency payments to commodity producers (wheat, corn, soybeans, cotton, rice, and others), up to $900,000 per specialty crop producer for crop losses, $330 million in block grants to sugar beet cooperatives, and $500 million in grants and loans to timber businesses experiencing revenue declines. The bill also delays certain Food and Nutrition Act requirements until 2032-2033, establishes new programs to help domestic agricultural producers expand markets, creates a Forest Service office to commercialize forest research, allocates $15 million for international timber market promotion, and immediately eliminates four executive tariff orders upon enactment. These measures are designed to provide immediate relief while supporting longer-term market development for American agricultural and timber products.

This bill requires the President and Vice President to disclose their financial interests and divest from any holdings that pose potential conflicts of interest within 30 days of taking office. The disclosure must include detailed descriptions of all financial holdings of the President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependent children, as well as the previous three years of tax returns. Conflicting financial interests must be transferred to a qualified blind trust, which will then sell the assets or return proceeds to the official. The Office of Government Ethics will conduct annual reviews and submit reports to Congress, while the Attorney General or state attorneys general can seek court orders to enforce compliance if violations occur. The bill applies immediately to any sitting President or Vice President, with implementation rules to be issued within 180 days of the law's enactment.

The Stop Fraud in Federal Programs Act of 2026 increases criminal penalties for theft and bribery in federal programs, doubling maximum prison sentences from 10 to 20 years and raising fines to either $250,000 or twice the value of stolen property, whichever is greater. The bill also requires organizations operating the federal summer food service program to undergo annual independent audits by third-party auditors, with results submitted directly to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These changes affect anyone committing fraud against federally funded programs and all institutions participating in the summer food service program, which provides meals to low-income children during school breaks. The bill does not specify new funding allocations but shifts audit responsibilities to program participants. It was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee and the Committee on Education and Workforce for review.

The Affordable Insulin Now Act requires health insurance plans—including group plans, individual plans, and employer-sponsored plans—to cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin products at no more than $35 per 30-day supply, or 25 percent of the negotiated price, whichever is lower. The legislation covers a broad range of insulin types and delivery forms (such as vials, pumps, and inhalers) starting January 1, 2026, and prohibits plans from applying deductibles to selected insulin products. The bill affects millions of Americans with diabetes by making their insulin more affordable, while still allowing plans to impose higher costs for out-of-network providers or non-covered insulin products. Cost-sharing payments count toward deductibles and annual out-of-pocket maximums, and the bill includes a special provision allowing catastrophic health plans to cover insulin before patients meet their annual deductible limits. No specific federal funding is appropriated in the legislation; instead, the cost reduction requirements apply to existing insurance mechanisms.

No Pay for Disarray ActThis bill withholds or eliminates the pay of Members of Congress during a government shutdown.Through the day of the general election in November 2026, any salary earned by Members during a government shutdown must be held in escrow and released on the last day of the 119th Congress.After the November 2026 general election, a Member shall not be paid for any day during which a government shutdown is in effect.

Termination of Reckless Unchecked Mandates from this President Act or the TRUMP ActThis bill prohibits federal funds from being obligated or expended to promulgate or issue any executive order or presidential memorandum during a lapse in discretionary appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).

The No Social Media at School Act requires social media companies to use geofencing technology to block access to their platforms on K-12 school campuses during regular school hours, with exceptions for weather alerts, amber alerts, and emergency responder communications. The bill defines social media platforms narrowly to include sites that primarily generate revenue from advertising or data sales and feature user-generated content like messages and videos, while excluding email, educational platforms, news sites, gaming platforms, and file-sharing services. Enforcement is handled by the Federal Trade Commission, which can treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices, and state attorneys general can also file civil lawsuits on behalf of residents to stop violations and recover damages. The bill does not require social media companies to collect additional personal data about users or implement age verification systems, and it includes no specific funding or timeline requirements for implementation. This legislation aims to reduce student access to social media during the school day without imposing broad privacy collection mandates on platforms.

Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs for (1) expanding or supporting outreach to high schools, local businesses, local workforce development boards, and apprenticeship intermediaries; and (2) providing advising and support services to students who are enrolled in these apprenticeship programs.

The RAPID Reserve Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a program that maintains emergency stockpiles of critical drugs and their active pharmaceutical ingredients to prevent shortages during public health emergencies or supply disruptions. The Secretary will award contracts to drug manufacturers, ingredient producers, and distributors who agree to maintain at least a six-month supply of designated drugs and replenish these reserves regularly with recently manufactured products. Companies receiving contracts must have strong manufacturing practices, maintain facilities in the United States or OECD countries, and allow the government to redirect reserves during emergencies; the Secretary will prioritize domestic manufacturers and those sourcing materials domestically when awarding contracts. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary must issue guidance on which drugs qualify and how to evaluate manufacturers' eligibility. The bill authorizes $500 million in funding for fiscal year 2026 and requires biennial reports to Congress on program effectiveness and drug selections.

The NO STOCK Resolution would amend House rules to prohibit Members of Congress from owning individual stocks in public companies. The ban would apply to all House members, delegates, and resident commissioners and would be added to the House Code of Official Conduct. This resolution aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest by stopping lawmakers from holding personal stock investments that could influence their legislative decisions. The bill contains no specific funding or implementation timeline, but would require the Committee on Ethics to enforce the new rule once adopted.

The Safe Stay Act requires all places of public accommodation—such as hotels and motels—to install carbon monoxide alarms in every sleeping or dwelling unit, following standards set by the International Fire Code or the National Fire Protection Association. The bill amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to make this a mandatory safety requirement and tasks the Federal Emergency Management Agency with updating state and federal lists of fire safety standards to reflect this new requirement. Additionally, hotel and motel owners must provide written notice to guests at check-in confirming compliance with the carbon monoxide alarm requirement. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce this notice requirement as of one year after the law is enacted, treating violations as unfair or deceptive business practices subject to FTC penalties.

H.Res. 471 proposes to amend the House rules to ban members of Congress from serving on the boards of for-profit companies. The resolution, introduced by Representatives Craig, Deluzio, Neguse, Ryan, and Scholten, would prevent House members, delegates, and resident commissioners from holding board positions at private, profit-making businesses while serving in office. The measure has been referred to the House Ethics Committee for consideration. This rule change aims to reduce potential conflicts of interest by ensuring that lawmakers cannot simultaneously serve corporate interests through board positions while making decisions that affect those same industries. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the resolution.

H.Res. 427 is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes National Public Works Week, observed May 18-24, 2025, marking the 65th annual celebration of this profession. The resolution honors public works professionals—including engineers, managers, and first responders employed by federal, state, local, and private sector organizations—who maintain and protect the nation's critical infrastructure such as transportation systems, water supplies, wastewater treatment, and public buildings. These workers are recognized for their essential role in ensuring communities have reliable and resilient services, and for often being first to respond to natural disasters and emergencies. The resolution has no direct funding or legal requirements; it simply encourages Americans to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions public works professionals make to public health, safety, and quality of life. The measure was introduced on May 19, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

H.Res. 418 requires every House member to participate in at least one "ride-along" with a local law enforcement officer during each two-year congressional term, sitting as a passenger in a patrol vehicle for one full shift in their home district. The House Committee on Administration will develop specific rules to implement the requirement, while the Committee on Ethics will be responsible for tracking compliance. Members who fail to complete a ride-along by the deadline will be publicly named on the Ethics Committee's website and identified in the Congressional Record as non-compliant. The resolution contains no direct federal funding and applies starting with the 118th Congress, continuing indefinitely for all current and future House members.

Small Business Tax Relief ActThis bill reduces the federal corporate income tax rate for certain small businesses, increases the federal tax deduction for self-employment taxes, modifies the taxation of carried interest, and increases the federal excise tax on stock buybacks.For corporations with taxable income that does not exceed $5 million, the bill reduces the income tax rate on the portion of the corporation's taxable income that does not exceed $400,000 to 18% (currently 21%).The bill increases the tax deduction for self-employment taxes for individuals with an adjusted gross income of less than $400,000 to 75% (from 50%) of such taxes paid.Under the bill, net capital gain and loss attributable to carried interest is taxed at ordinary income tax rates. (Carried interest is currently taxed at capital gains tax rates, which may be lower than applicable ordinary income tax rates. Carried interest is the share of profits received by the general partner in a private equity firm or hedge fund from the assets managed by that general partner.)The billtreats as ordinary the money (or fair market value of property) received by a partner in a sale or exchange of carried interest,requires distributions of carried interest by a partnership in exchange for interest in other partnership property to be recognized ordinary gain, andimposes self-employment taxes on carried interest income.Finally, the bill increases the excise tax on stock buybacks to 1.5% (from 1%) of the repurchased stock’s fair market value.

H.R. 2909, the You Earned It, You Keep It Act, would eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security benefits and cap Social Security payroll taxes at $250,000 in annual wages, with the Treasury reimbursing the Social Security trust funds for the lost revenue. The bill also extends the $250,000 cap to self-employment income and creates a refund mechanism for employees with multiple jobs who overpay Social Security taxes. Beginning in 2026, the legislation modifies the Social Security benefit formula to allow higher earners to receive slightly increased benefits based on wages above the $250,000 threshold, while protecting low-income beneficiaries from losing means-tested assistance. These changes primarily affect higher-income workers and Social Security beneficiaries, though the Treasury will need to cover the revenue losses to maintain the solvency of the Social Security trust funds.

The Halt Unchecked Member Benefits with Lobbying Elimination Act (HUMBLE Act) imposes several new restrictions on current and former members of Congress. The bill permanently prohibits former members from lobbying Congress after they leave office, requires all congressional travel to be booked in coach-class airline seats starting in fiscal year 2026, and eliminates automatic cost-of-living pay adjustments for members of Congress going forward. Additionally, the legislation removes various perks for former House members—including access to the House chamber, dining rooms, athletic facilities, and parking—though the Speaker and minority leader can jointly grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis. The bill also bars House members from owning individual corporate stocks and from serving on boards of for-profit companies, both effective January 2027. These provisions affect current and future members of Congress as well as former members seeking to influence legislation, with no specific funding amounts mentioned as the restrictions are primarily regulatory in nature.