The Promoting Access to Transit in High-Growth Communities Act (PATH Act) modifies how the federal government evaluates transit projects seeking federal funding through the fixed guideway capital investment grants program. Currently, the evaluation process uses specific criteria to determine if a project is justified, but this bill expands the ridership forecasting methods that can be considered, allowing planners to factor in population density, population growth rates, and local development planning activities when predicting how many people will use a transit system. The changes particularly benefit communities experiencing rapid growth by allowing forecasting methods that highlight whichever population factor most favors ridership projections. This legislation aims to help high-growth communities more easily secure federal transit funding by using evaluation criteria better suited to their circumstances. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines but rather adjusts the standards by which existing grant programs evaluate project applications.

This bill would transfer management of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian education and job training programs from the Department of Education to the Department of Interior. The transfer covers 22 different education and career training programs, including grants for tribal colleges, vocational rehabilitation services, special education funding, and language preservation initiatives. The bill affects Native American tribes, Alaska Native communities, Native Hawaiian communities, and tribal educational institutions that currently receive federal education funding through these programs. The legislation requires the Department of Education to consult with Indian tribes within six months of enactment and provide written responses to tribal concerns, with the actual transfer of functions taking effect one year after that consultation period concludes. The bill also ensures that no federal employees are lost in the transition and that all existing contracts, agreements, and pending proceedings continue under the new department's management.

The STRONG Act directs the Office of Management and Budget to consider creating a separate occupational classification code for strength and conditioning coaches within the federal Standard Occupational Classification system, which is used by government agencies to collect and analyze employment data. Currently, strength and conditioning coaches are classified under broader occupational categories, but the bill argues they have specialized training, education, and certification that distinguishes them from related professions like athletic trainers or physical therapists. If the Office of Management and Budget decides not to create the separate code during its next system revision, it must submit a report to Congress explaining the decision within 30 days. The bill requires no new federal funding to implement and simply asks for consideration of the reclassification as part of routine system updates.

The CHARLIE Act amends federal education law to restrict funding for the American History and Civics program by prohibiting grants to schools that use funds for what the bill calls "discriminatory equity ideology" or "gender ideology." The bill prevents the Department of Education from prioritizing grant awards based on the race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status of students or staff, or based on the stated identity or purpose of schools seeking funding. The legislation affects schools and educational organizations that receive federal civics and history grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or establish a timeline for implementation, instead modifying existing grant program rules to align with definitions provided in two executive orders. Schools that comply with the restrictions would continue to be eligible for federal civics education funding on equal terms.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Army to transfer three parcels of land at Camp Williams State Military Reservation in Lehi, Utah to the Utah National Guard. The property consists of land strips and parcels totaling an amount to be determined by survey, along with any existing improvements on the land. The Utah National Guard would receive full ownership of the property, though the federal government retains the right to reclaim it if the land is ever used for purposes other than National Guard training and readiness activities. The State of Utah is responsible for paying all costs associated with the transfer, including environmental assessments and administrative expenses, though the federal government will cover environmental remediation costs. The state is prohibited from using federal funds to cover any of these expenses, and the Secretary will retain broad authority to impose additional conditions on the transfer to protect U.S. interests.

The RURAL Healthcare Act would classify temporary doctors and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors rather than employees under federal labor laws. Specifically, the bill exempts qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners—including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists—from coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act. These workers would qualify for independent contractor status if they work on a temporary basis for no more than one continuous year at a single location and have a written contract stating they will not be treated as employees. The bill affects healthcare facilities that use temporary medical staffing and the temporary medical professionals they hire. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the legislation.

This bill would classify temporary physicians and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors rather than employees under two major federal labor laws: the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act. The legislation applies to doctors, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists who work on a temporary basis at a single location for no more than one continuous year and have a written contract stating they will not be treated as employees. By classifying these workers as independent contractors, they would lose protections typically afforded to employees, such as minimum wage guarantees, overtime pay, and the right to unionize. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timeline beyond the statutory language itself.

The MATCH Act of 2026 creates a new framework for "talent marketplaces" that help match job seekers and students with employment and educational opportunities using digital platforms. These marketplaces would use standardized terminology and interconnected technology, including artificial intelligence, to track individuals' skills, credentials, and employment history in a machine-readable format that users control. The bill establishes a grant program that dedicates between 5 and 10 percent of certain workforce funding to help states develop these systems, with priority given to states without existing infrastructure and those willing to work together across state lines to share workforce data. Eligible entities receiving grants can use funds to build or enhance workforce data systems, develop talent marketplaces, improve data security and privacy protections, and increase staff capacity to analyze labor market information. Grants will be awarded for up to three years, and recipients must report on their progress 180 days after their grant period ends.

No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an identity fraud detection system for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Beginning on October 1, 2026, ED must use an identity fraud detection system to review each submitted application to determine whether the applicant presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud. If ED makes such a determination, it must notify the applicant and each institution of higher education (IHE) designated on the application that the applicant is subject to additional identity verification.An IHE may not disburse federal financial aid to an applicant that presents a reasonable suspicion of fraud unless the IHE verifies the applicant's identity in person or by live video. If the applicant's identity is confirmed, the IHE must notify ED that the applicant's identity has been verified.ED must establish guidelines for the identity verification procedures conducted by IHEs.(On April 26, 2026, ED began implementing a real-time identity fraud detection process within the FAFSA form that places applicants into one of four risk categories. High-risk applicants must confirm their identity by presenting documentation during the online application process, including via a live camera process. Applicants who are rejected via this automated process must then have their identity verified in person by IHEs.)

The Kids in Classes Act would require school districts to establish plans for directly paying parents when public schools close for extended periods due to public health emergencies or labor disputes. If a school fails to provide in-person instruction for more than three days during a school year, parents would receive direct payments calculated based on their child's share of federal Title I education funding (money designated for disadvantaged students), multiplied by the number of closure days. The bill targets this assistance specifically at low-income families, who congressional research shows experience the most severe long-term educational and economic consequences from school closures. Parents would be required to spend these funds on qualified educational expenses—including private school tuition, tutoring, instructional materials, and therapies for students with disabilities—and provide receipts to schools or return unspent money within 30 days. The legislation would take effect beginning with the first school year after enactment and applies to all public elementary and secondary schools receiving federal Title I funds.

The Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a comprehensive study of fraud prevention measures in three major federal programs that serve young children: Head Start, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. The study will examine how effective current anti-fraud procedures are, whether the government collects and uses adequate data to catch fraudulent providers, and how well states manage program integrity when they delegate oversight responsibilities to local entities. The GAO must complete this analysis and submit a report with recommendations for improving fraud prevention to congressional education committees within two years of the bill's enactment. This legislation affects millions of families who rely on these federally-funded early childhood and nutrition programs, as well as the thousands of providers who deliver these services and could face enhanced oversight measures based on the study's findings.

H.R. 6809, the Alyssa's Act of 2025, directs the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen school safety through multiple initiatives, including establishing a National School Safety Data Center, developing panic alarm technology for schools, and providing training to schools and first responders on emergency prevention and response. The bill requires that beginning in fiscal year 2026, all federally-funded emergency response maps in schools must be digital, mobile-accessible, real-time updatable, and secure, with data stored within the United States and verified annually for accuracy by local school districts. The legislation also mandates that DHS develop a strategy within one year for distributing compliant maps to federal facilities and emergency responders, and requires annual reporting on state and local school shooting prevention plans, including evaluations of different approaches and associated costs. By establishing these federal standards and requirements, the bill aims to improve coordination and effectiveness of school safety measures across the nation.

The Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025 directs two Justice Department offices—the Office for Victims of Crime and the Office on Trafficking in Persons—to continue implementing recommendations from a December 2023 Government Accountability Office report on child trafficking. The agencies must work together to develop strategies that prevent child trafficking and support survivors, while also establishing clear, measurable performance goals for anti-trafficking programs based on existing data. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime must report to Congress detailing what steps have been taken to implement these recommendations. The bill essentially requires ongoing coordination between federal agencies and ensures accountability through regular congressional reporting, but does not specify new funding amounts or create new programs.

H.R. 4716 would transfer control of approximately 20.32 acres of federal land in Saratoga Springs, Utah, from the Department of the Interior to the United States Postal Service so the USPS can build and operate a new post office facility there. The specific parcel, located west of Mountain View Corridor and north of State Route 73, is currently managed by the Interior Department but would be handed over to the Postal Service for postal operations. The bill requires the Postal Service to construct the post office and have it operational within two years of the bill becoming law. This affects the local community in Saratoga Springs by providing a dedicated postal facility, though it involves no explicit federal funding allocation in the bill itself—the Postal Service would be responsible for constructing and funding the facility. The legislation was introduced in July 2025 and referred to the House Committees on Natural Resources and Oversight and Government Reform.

H.Res. 535 designates June 24th as Public Safety Awareness Day to highlight the importance of public safety, law enforcement, and community-based crime prevention efforts nationwide. The resolution emphasizes support for police officers, victim assistance programs, mental health services, and community-led safety initiatives, while calling for policies that strengthen law enforcement and address crime in high-crime neighborhoods. The bill cites data on homicide rates in cities like Chicago, Philadelphia, and Baltimore to underscore what it frames as a national public safety crisis requiring targeted interventions. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct funding or implementation requirements—it serves to express congressional support for certain public safety approaches and priorities rather than creating new programs or spending. The resolution affects public awareness and policy direction but does not establish binding mandates or allocate resources.

H.R. 3888 modifies the federal water pollution control law to require the Environmental Protection Agency to issue new or revised water quality criteria through formal rulemaking procedures rather than other administrative processes. The bill affects the EPA's development of standards that protect water quality in rivers, lakes, and other water bodies, and impacts states, industries, and the public who rely on these standards. The legislation adds a transparency requirement by subjecting EPA water quality decisions to standard administrative procedures and judicial review, allowing for greater public input and legal challenge opportunities. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are included in the bill text. Essentially, this legislation aims to make the EPA's water quality standard-setting process more transparent and subject to established legal procedures.

This is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for promoting fatherhood and increased father involvement in children's lives. The resolution asserts that engaged fatherhood is essential for children's development and can lead to better educational, economic, and social outcomes across all racial and ethnic groups. It cites statistics showing approximately 18.4 million children live without a father in the home and argues that fatherlessness contributes to various social problems including violence, substance abuse, and juvenile delinquency. The resolution calls on Congress to examine federal policies—particularly welfare programs and the criminal justice system—that may create barriers to two-parent households, and it encourages exploration of tax incentives, foster parent programs, mentoring initiatives, and a national promotional campaign to support engaged fatherhood. No new funding is authorized or mandated by this resolution, as it is a statement of congressional sentiment rather than legislation that creates new programs or spending.

The Universal School Choice Act creates federal tax credits to encourage donations to nonprofit scholarship organizations that help families pay K-12 education expenses, including tuition, tutoring, educational materials, and special education services for private schools and homeschooled students. Individuals can claim tax credits up to 10% of their adjusted gross income or $5,000, while corporations can claim credits up to 5% of taxable income, with a total federal cap of $10 billion annually that can increase if the cap reaches 90% utilization. Donations to qualifying scholarship organizations are exempt from income taxes, and these organizations must distribute at least 90% of donations within two years, with state allocations based on student population and poverty levels. The bill includes safeguards to prevent government control over participating scholarship organizations, private schools, or religious institutions that receive scholarship funds.

H.R. 3499, the Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act, would exempt certain outdoor recreation businesses from federal minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The exemption applies to employees at companies that provide outdoor recreational outfitting (such as equipment rentals) or guiding services, but only if the business operates for no more than seven months per year or has significantly uneven revenue between the first and second halves of the year—meaning one six-month period brings in no more than one-third of the annual revenue. This change would affect outdoor recreation workers at seasonal or fluctuating-revenue businesses, potentially reducing their labor protections during busy seasons. The amendment would take effect immediately upon the bill's enactment for all workweeks following that date. No specific funding is allocated, as the bill primarily creates an exemption from existing wage requirements rather than establishing a new program.

H.Res. 422 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for recognizing May as "Excellence in Education: Merit Day Celebration." The resolution does not create any law or allocate funding; instead, it calls for honoring individuals, students, educators, administrators, schools, and community organizations that promote merit-based education systems. The resolution broadly celebrates those who work to ensure all students receive quality education matched to their potential, regardless of background or income, and recognizes those implementing meritocratic practices in K-12 and higher education. If adopted, the House would request that the Clerk of the House send copies of the resolution to educational organizations and policymakers to encourage participation in the celebration. Since this is a House resolution rather than legislation, it carries no legal requirement or funding implications—it is a non-binding expression of support.

The Start Applying Labor Transparency Act expands reporting requirements under existing federal labor law to increase transparency in labor organizing activities. The bill requires labor organizations to file detailed reports with the Department of Labor when they pay employees or hire consultants to persuade workers to unionize or take specific positions on unionization, including identifying the targeted employer and facility. Similarly, individuals and consultants who receive payments to engage in these persuasion activities must file reports disclosing the terms of their agreements and their financial dealings with labor organizations. The bill also requires annual financial reports from those receiving payment for labor relations advice. The Secretary of Labor has six months from the bill's enactment to issue regulations implementing these new disclosure requirements. No specific funding is authorized in the legislation.

The One Door to Work Act allows states, local areas, and regional consortiums to consolidate federal workforce training funds into single 5-year grants to test innovative approaches to job training and employment services. Participating entities can request waivers from most existing workforce law requirements to experiment with new strategies, but must undergo rigorous third-party evaluations comparing their results to similar non-participating groups and submit detailed applications explaining their plans and expected outcomes. To ensure accountability, states must keep administrative costs at or below 10 percent of funding, prioritize services for veterans and low-income individuals, serve more participants than previous years, and meet agreed-upon performance targets. Participating states must submit annual reports on participant outcomes, with penalties including ineligibility for renewal beginning in year three if they fail to meet performance standards. This approach gives states flexibility to innovate in workforce development while maintaining oversight through evaluation requirements and performance measures.

Say No to Indoctrination ActThis bill prohibits the use of federal elementary and secondary education funds to teach or advance concepts related to gender ideology as defined by Executive Order 14168. This executive order, titled Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, was published on January 20, 2025.

This bill prohibits college accreditors from using what it calls "political litmus tests" when evaluating schools for accreditation. The legislation would ban accrediting agencies from requiring, encouraging, or pressuring colleges to support or oppose specific political, ideological, or cultural viewpoints, or to commit to treating individuals differently based on protected characteristics under federal civil rights law. The bill includes exceptions that allow religious institutions to maintain their faith-based missions and require statements of faith or conduct codes, and permits schools to require oaths to uphold the Constitution. It affects all colleges and universities seeking federal financial aid eligibility, which requires accreditation, as well as the agencies that accredit them. The bill does not include specific funding provisions or implementation timelines beyond its effective date upon enactment.

The Mining Schools Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a competitive grant program that provides up to 10 grants annually to colleges and universities with mining, metallurgical, geological, or mineral engineering programs to strengthen domestic mining education and workforce development. Grant recipients can use funds to recruit students and support programs focused on critical areas like rare earth element extraction, mining reclamation technology, environmental protection, and reducing dependence on foreign mineral supplies. The bill establishes a six-member Mining Professional Development Advisory Board—composed of three industry professionals and three academics—to evaluate grant applications and recommend recipients, with the Secretary required to award grants within 180 days of the fiscal year's start and publish decisions about the Board's recommendations on the Department of Energy website. The legislation repeals an older mining research program from 1984 and contains no new funding authorization, meaning any grants would depend on future congressional appropriations to the Department of Energy.