This resolution recognizes the contributions of the nonprofit sector and calls for August 17, 2026, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day." The resolution highlights that nonprofits are a major part of the American economy, with approximately 1.3 million organizations employing over 12 million people and accounting for 5.6 percent of U.S. gross domestic product. Most nonprofits are small, community-based organizations that provide essential services like food, shelter, education, and healthcare while supporting government programs and reducing taxpayer costs. The resolution does not authorize any funding or create new government programs; it simply expresses the House's recognition and support for honoring the nonprofit sector and its workers. This type of resolution is ceremonial in nature and serves to officially acknowledge the importance of nonprofits to American communities.

This resolution expresses congressional support for designating July as "Disability Pride Month" in the United States. The measure notes that approximately 70 million American adults and over 3 million children have disabilities, and it references the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990, as the historical basis for choosing July. The resolution calls on Americans, organizations, and communities to observe the month with appropriate celebrations and activities while taking active steps to prevent discrimination and exclusion of people with disabilities. The bill affects all Americans with disabilities and encourages broader societal recognition of their contributions across fields like arts, science, healthcare, technology, sports, education, and law. There is no funding attached to this resolution, as it is a symbolic measure expressing support rather than appropriating money or establishing a binding federal designation.

Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026This bill phases out the release and nonessential use of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and addresses PFAS research, remediation, regulation, and enforcement.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must require each manufacturer and user of PFAS to submit annual reports that include specified information about the essential (e.g., critical for health or safety reasons) and nonessential uses of PFAS by such entities. Not later than 10 years after the enactment of this bill, manufacturers and users must fully phase out nonessential uses of PFAS.The bill alsoestablishes specified deadlines to phase out the sale of certain products containing PFAS;requires federal agencies, to the maximum extent practicable, to eliminate the procurement of products known to contain PFAS;imposes a 10-year phaseout of the release of PFAS above a certain threshold of detection;provides enforcement authority to the EPA regarding violations of the requirements of the bill, including through civil and criminal penalties;allows citizen suits against manufacturers and users of PFAS and the EPA; andaddresses actions under state law related to damages from exposure to hazardous substances, including with regard to statutes of repose.The bill exempts from a bankruptcy petition’s automatic stay any proceeding against a non-debtor entity (e.g., a proceeding to obtain property from a non-debtor) with respect to a PBT claim (a claim relating to persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals) against the non-debtor entity, the debtor, or the estate.

This bill prohibits U.S. military aid to Israel from being used to support what it characterizes as violations of international law in the occupied West Bank, including the military detention of Palestinian children, seizure or destruction of Palestinian property, and unilateral annexation of Palestinian land. The legislation requires the Secretary of State to certify annually by September 30, 2027, and each year thereafter, that no U.S. funds have supported these activities, or to report detailed accounts of how much assistance was used for such purposes. The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to audit Israel's use of offshore procurement funds—a special U.S. assistance program—and assess whether those funds have supported settlement activities since 1991. The legislation reflects congressional concerns about ensuring U.S. defense assistance aligns with international human rights standards and American foreign policy objectives regarding Palestinian self-determination and human rights.

H.R. 5521, the Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025, awards a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize nearly 250,000 Peace Corps volunteers who have served since the program's inception in 1961 through December 31, 2026. The bill honors these volunteers' 65 years of dedication to world peace, development, and cultural exchange across more than 140 countries, particularly acknowledging their work in agriculture, education, health, and community development. Congress directs that the gold medal be produced and presented to the Peace Corps in a formal ceremony by September 22, 2026, held in the Capitol Rotunda or another appropriate venue. The U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund will cover all costs for striking the medals, with revenue from any duplicate bronze medals sold returning to that fund to create a self-sustaining arrangement. This legislation formally recognizes the Peace Corps volunteers' significant contributions to promoting American values of peace and friendship while advancing development initiatives worldwide.

Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025This bill authorizes advance appropriations for several covered appropriations accounts of (1) the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education within the Department of the Interior, and (2) the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services. The advance appropriations provide new budget authority that first becomes available for the first fiscal year after the budget year.The covered accounts within the Bureau of Indian Affairs are (1) Operation of Indian Programs, (2) Contract Support Costs, (3) the Indian Guaranteed Loan Program, (4) Construction, and (5) Payments for Tribal Leases.The covered accounts within the Bureau of Indian Education are (1) Operation of Indian Education Programs, and (2) Education Construction.The covered accounts within the Indian Health Service are (1) Indian Health Services, (2) Contract Support Costs, (3) Payments for Tribal Leases, and (4) Indian Health Facilities.The bill also requires the President's budget and the supporting documents submitted to Congress to include detailed estimates related to the advance appropriations.

H.Res. 658 is a symbolic resolution that recognizes the contributions of the nonprofit sector and designates August 17, 2025, as "National Nonprofit Day." The resolution acknowledges that approximately 1.3 million nonprofit organizations employ over 12 million Americans—making nonprofits the nation's third-largest employer—and collectively contribute 5.6 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product. The resolution highlights that most nonprofits are small, community-based organizations that partner with government to deliver essential services like food assistance, healthcare, shelter, and education more efficiently than federal programs could alone. As a House resolution, this measure does not create new laws or require funding; it simply expresses the House's official support and recognition for the nonprofit sector's vital role in American communities.

H.Res. 613 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating July as "Disability Pride Month" in the United States. The resolution highlights that approximately 70 million American adults and over 3 million children have disabilities, and notes that July was chosen because the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The measure calls on Americans, organizations, and community groups to observe Disability Pride Month with appropriate celebrations and activities while working to prevent discrimination and exclusion of people with disabilities. As a House resolution, this legislation does not require presidential approval and carries no binding force or funding—it serves as a statement of congressional support and encouragement for recognizing the contributions and dignity of Americans with disabilities.

This bill expands the Animal Welfare Act to include cold-blooded animals—such as reptiles, amphibians, fish, and cephalopods—under federal animal protection requirements for the first time. Currently, the Animal Welfare Act only covers warm-blooded animals, leaving cold-blooded species used in research, testing, and exhibitions without these protections. The legislation amends the definition of "animal" in the law to explicitly include cold-blooded species when they are used for research, testing, experimentation, exhibition, or kept as pets. The bill maintains existing exemptions for certain animals bred for research and farmed animals used for food or production purposes. The legislation does not specify new funding or implementation timelines but would require the Department of Agriculture to enforce existing Animal Welfare Act standards to this newly covered category of animals.

The MRRRI Act establishes a federal program to protect and restore the Mississippi River ecosystem across nine states (Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin) through a new Mississippi River National Program Office within the EPA. The bill authorizes funding for restoration projects in five key areas: water quality improvement, community flood resilience, fish and wildlife habitat protection, invasive species prevention, and scientific monitoring, with eligible projects including wetland restoration, dam removal, land conservation, floodplain restoration, and invasive species removal. The MRRRI Director must develop measurable success goals within one year and a comprehensive action plan within two years—updated every five years—with mandatory input from federal agencies, tribes, states, and the public. The legislation requires at least 5 percent of funding to support tribal projects through the Bureau of Indian Affairs and establishes three research centers within the U.S. Geological Survey to guide restoration science and identify research priorities. While the bill does not specify total funding amounts, it authorizes money transfers to federal and non-federal entities, with non-federal partners required to contribute 80 percent cost-sharing (100 percent for tribal governments).

Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention ActThis bill protects and preserves approximately 225,504 acres of federal land and waters in a specified area in the Rainy River Watershed of Superior National Forest in Minnesota from certain mining, such as sulfide-ore copper mining. (The area is upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.)Specifically, the bill withdraws those acres from entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; andoperation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.However, the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within such area if the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed.Land or interest in land within such area that is acquired by the United States must be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this bill.