This bill protects rural hospitals designated as critical access hospitals from losing that status due to improvements in nearby roads or transportation infrastructure. Critical access hospitals receive special Medicare funding because they are located at least 35 miles from other hospitals, but this distance requirement could be affected if new roads or highway improvements are built near them. The legislation ensures that hospitals previously designated as critical access facilities will retain their status even if subsequent road construction, widening, or bridge improvements reduce the distance to other hospitals. This protection applies to any critical access hospital designation made under state authority, regardless of when the transportation project is completed. The bill addresses a gap in current Medicare rules that could inadvertently penalize rural hospitals when their communities benefit from infrastructure improvements.

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide Congress with detailed reports about its Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which provides federal funding to help protect eligible nonprofits from security threats. The Administrator must submit a report to Congress at least seven days before awarding each set of grants, listing information such as the number of applications received, the number of grants to be awarded, and the names and addresses of organizations that will receive funding, broken down by state and high-risk urban areas. Additionally, within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the agency must submit a comprehensive annual report detailing how many applications were received in each state, how many grants were awarded, total grant amounts, and how recipients spent the funds. The bill affects nonprofit organizations seeking security grants and aims to improve oversight by ensuring Congress has transparent, timely information about grant distribution and use.

This resolution condemns recent and proposed workforce reductions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), arguing that staffing cuts compromise the agency's ability to prepare for and respond to disasters. The resolution notes that FEMA has already lost approximately 2,000 permanent staff members due to 2025 workforce reductions and faces proposed additional cuts, while the Government Accountability Office has flagged federal disaster assistance as high-risk due to a 35 percent staffing shortage at the agency. The resolution emphasizes that adequate FEMA staffing is critical for responding to natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, administering disaster aid programs, managing the National Flood Insurance Program, and supporting counterterrorism initiatives that protect first responders and communities. No funding or implementation timeline is included, as this is a resolution expressing congressional intent and opposition to the administration's staffing decisions rather than legislation that appropriates funds or establishes new programs. The House is urged to commit to maintaining a stable, well-resourced FEMA workforce to ensure effective disaster response and recovery services nationwide.

This bill restricts how the Department of Homeland Security can use facial recognition technology on mobile phones. It prohibits DHS from using facial recognition applications like "Mobile Fortify" and "Mobile Identify" anywhere except at official ports of entry, and prevents the agency from sharing these apps with other federal, state, or local agencies. The legislation requires DHS to develop implementing standards within 30 days and to delete all facial recognition images and fingerprints of U.S. citizens that were previously collected, except those captured at ports of entry, which must be destroyed within 12 hours of capture. The bill affects travelers and anyone who has used these DHS mobile applications, and it aims to protect American privacy by limiting the government's use of biometric technology outside border processing facilities.

H.R. 6548, the DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act, requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish a comprehensive Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program focused on preventing officer suicides and improving mental health support across DHS agencies. The program will affect law enforcement officers and agents from six major DHS components, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Secret Service, and the Transportation Security Administration. Key responsibilities include collecting data on suicides and mental health trends, establishing peer support networks, providing training to officers and their families, and ensuring DHS components remove policies that discourage officers from seeking help. The bill requires the DHS Chief Medical Officer to issue implementation directives within 180 days and provide annual briefings to Congress through fiscal year 2027, though no specific funding amount is listed in the legislation.

H.Res. 698 is a commemorative resolution that honors the victims and survivors of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people across four hijacked planes and two collapsed towers in New York and Washington, D.C. The resolution recognizes the long-term health impacts on survivors and first responders, noting that nearly 7,000 people have died from illnesses linked to exposure at Ground Zero. Beyond honoring those affected, the resolution expresses concern about recent cuts to counterterrorism funding in high-risk cities like New York City and Washington, D.C.—cities that have lost $134 million in terrorism-prevention grants—and warns that reductions in Department of Homeland Security personnel and resources could undermine the nation's security posture. The resolution calls on the federal government to maintain its commitment to counterterrorism and emergency preparedness, remembering the lessons from 9/11 to ensure such attacks do not happen again. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding or implementation requirements, as resolutions typically serve to express Congress's collective positions rather than create law.

H.R. 4971, the Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act, requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct quality assurance reviews of all nominations it submits to the federal terrorist watchlist before those nominations are sent to the FBI and National Counterterrorism Center. The bill mandates annual audits of all nominations involving U.S. citizens and permanent residents, plus monthly random audits of all nominations, to verify the information is accurate and still meets watchlisting criteria. If errors are found, DHS must notify the FBI and counterterrorism officials within 24 hours and request corrections or retractions; if those corrections aren't made within 30 days, DHS must consult with the relevant agency directors about the delay. Finally, the bill requires DHS to submit annual reports to Congress detailing how many records were referred for corrections or retractions and how many nominations were recalled or reissued as a result. The legislation has no specified funding amount or implementation deadline beyond the 90-day window for establishing initial audit procedures.

The FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to identify and reduce cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could disrupt its emergency management operations. The bill amends existing homeland security law to formally establish cybersecurity risk mitigation as a core responsibility of FEMA, ensuring the agency can continue functioning effectively during cyber attacks. Within one year of the bill's enactment, FEMA's Administrator must submit a progress report to Congress detailing the agency's cybersecurity improvement efforts, developed in coordination with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. This legislation directly affects FEMA staff and the public by strengthening the resilience of the agency responsible for disaster response and emergency management. The bill does not authorize specific funding amounts but establishes a clear timeline and reporting requirement to ensure FEMA addresses cybersecurity threats to its critical infrastructure and operations.

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification ActThis bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey approximately 7 acres of specified land (in two parcels) within the Vicksburg National Military Park to Mississippi for an interpretive center.The conveyed land must facilitate public access to the park, may not be used in a manner that adversely impacts the park's resources or visitor experience, and remains subject to any use restriction that Interior determines is appropriate.Interior must convey the land by quitclaim deed and without consideration, such as payment. Upon the conveyance of the land, Interior must modify the park's boundary to exclude the land.

H.Res. 567 is a commemorative resolution honoring the 40-year anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station near Port Gibson, Mississippi, which has been operating since 1985. The resolution recognizes the plant's role in generating approximately 16 percent of Mississippi's electricity while producing no greenhouse gas emissions, serving nearly half a million Mississippians. The facility employs over 800 workers with an annual payroll exceeding $113 million and contributes approximately $30 million in state and local taxes annually. The resolution notes that the plant received a license extension from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to operate through 2044 and highlights its significance as the largest single-unit nuclear power plant in the United States and fifth-largest globally following a 2012 efficiency upgrade. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new funding or policy changes; it simply expresses congressional recognition of the plant's contributions to Mississippi's energy needs and economy.

H.R. 2901 strengthens the Department of Homeland Security's Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties by requiring that this official be appointed through a specific process and mandating they report directly to DHS leadership. The bill also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to assign permanent staff and dedicated resources to support the officer's work, ensuring the position has adequate personnel to fulfill its civil rights and civil liberties responsibilities. This legislation affects DHS operations and the general public by enhancing oversight of potential civil rights violations within the department. The bill does not specify particular funding amounts or implementation timelines, but rather establishes structural improvements to ensure the civil rights office can operate effectively and independently within DHS.

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to develop comprehensive strategies and policies to address security threats posed by unserialized firearms known as "ghost guns." Within one year of enactment, DHS must create a department-wide strategy identifying activities and coordination efforts across its agencies and with state, local, tribal, and federal partners. The bill also requires specific DHS components to take action within set timelines: the Secret Service must conduct research and issue public guidance on preventing threats involving ghost guns; the Transportation Security Administration must annually report violations involving ghost guns at airport screening checkpoints; and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement must analyze cross-border smuggling patterns and develop data-sharing mechanisms related to ghost guns recovered in Mexico. Additionally, within 180 days, DHS must develop and share a cross-border threat assessment with partner agencies, and the Intelligence and Analysis office must issue a report every 180 days assessing homeland security threats from ghost guns and partially complete firearm components. The bill contains no new funding allocation in the text provided and focuses on organizing existing agency resources to combat illegal ghost gun trafficking and prevent their use in terrorism and violent crimes.

H.R. 2086, the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act, transitions Transportation Security Administration employees from the TSA's current personnel system to the standard federal civil service system by December 31, 2025, granting TSA screening agents and related workers collective bargaining and grievance appeal rights under federal law. The bill immediately freezes the TSA from making new personnel policy changes (except for pay adjustments and security-related exceptions) and requires the agency to notify Congress within a week of any new policies, while the Office of Personnel Management and Department of Agriculture must establish job classifications and update payroll systems within 90 days to support the transition. Additionally, the Secretary of Transportation must submit a plan to Congress within one year to harmonize and update the agency's background check requirements for hiring and contracting. The bill authorizes whatever funding is necessary to implement these changes with no spending limit or expiration date.

This resolution directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to transmit to the House of Representatives documentation relating to the security of DHS information and the recruitment and retention of the DHS workforce, particularly relating to Department of Government Efficiency and Office of Personnel Management access to DHS data.

This House resolution requires the Department of Homeland Security Secretary to provide Congress with internal documents related to the agency's terrorism preparedness and cybersecurity programs. The resolution specifically seeks records about any pauses to DHS grants or financial assistance that began on or after January 20, 2025, as well as documents related to the implementation of several recent executive orders and a budget memorandum. The Secretary must turn over these materials within 14 days of the resolution's adoption, including any communications with outside organizations about funding pauses or executive order implementation. The resolution was reported adversely by the House Homeland Security Committee in March 2025, meaning the committee recommended against its passage, though it was still sent to the House calendar for potential floor consideration.