This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of women being admitted to the nation's four military service academies, which began in June and July of 1976 when 395 women enrolled across the Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Military Academy, and Coast Guard Academy. The resolution recognizes that over 24,000 women have since graduated from these institutions and risen to leadership positions including four-star rank and command roles, while the percentage of women officers in the armed forces has grown from about 5 percent in 1976 to approximately 20 percent today. It highlights the achievements and sacrifices of service academy women, including those who served in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, met or exceeded male standards in all roles including ground combat positions, and achieved historic firsts such as commanding aircraft carriers and serving as fighter pilots. The House resolution supports designating "50 Years of Women at the Service Academies Day" and commends the service of all women who have attended and graduated from these military institutions. No funding or specific timeline is authorized by this resolution, as it is a commemorative measure rather than legislation that creates new programs or appropriates money.

This resolution supports designating the second Friday of June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day" to honor the more than 140 service organizations across the country that engage young adults ages 16 to 25 and veterans up to age 35 in community and conservation work. These modern Service and Conservation Corps, which trace their roots to the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps, provide nearly 22,000 participants annually with workforce development, education, and support services while completing projects that address public land maintenance, disaster response, community improvement, and environmental conservation. Corps members receive stipends or living allowances, education awards, and skill development through their service, which typically lasts from several months to a year. The resolution recognizes these programs' importance as the country approaches its 250th anniversary and urges continued support for expanding this national network, which operates through federal, state, and local partnerships to address both youth employment needs and critical infrastructure and maintenance gaps. The resolution does not authorize new funding or establish a timeline but expresses congressional support for the designation and the corps' mission.

The Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act requires the federal government to add a question to at least one major national population survey to identify people who provide unpaid care to multiple generations within a 12-month period. This would capture information about individuals caring for both children and adults with health conditions or disabilities, a growing phenomenon that existing federal data does not adequately measure. The Department of Commerce has three years from the bill's enactment to implement the question, with the responsible federal agency conducting cognitive and field testing beforehand to ensure clarity and accuracy. Two years after the question is added to a survey, the Commerce Department must submit a report to Congress evaluating the data quality, respondent burden, response rates, and recommending whether to expand, modify, or discontinue the question. The bill specifies that responses would be voluntary and that the surveys targeted for this data collection include the American Community Survey, Current Population Survey, and National Health Interview Survey, among others.

The Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act requires the Department of Defense to designate a senior official within 90 days to oversee all military-to-civilian and military-to-reserve transition programs and policies. This official, selected from candidates with extensive veterans services experience and knowledge of military transitions, will serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense and act as the chief transition officer for the entire department. The designated official's responsibilities include reviewing existing transition programs like the Transition Assistance Program and Skillbridge, coordinating with the Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Education departments to improve service delivery, and proposing improvements to ensure all service members are prepared for civilian life or reserve status. The Secretary of Defense must brief Congress within 90 days on the status of this designation and how the new official's roles and authorities will be implemented. This legislation essentially centralizes military transition services under one senior official to improve coordination and effectiveness across the Department of Defense.

The Access to Donor Milk Act of 2026 aims to increase access to pasteurized donor human milk for infants, particularly those at high risk. The bill modifies the Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program to support donor milk activities and authorizes $3 million in competitive grants to nonprofit milk banks for expanding emergency capacity during disasters or public health emergencies. The legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services to launch a public awareness campaign about the benefits and safety of donor milk, targeting healthcare providers, new parents, and community organizations. Additionally, the bill requires the FDA to establish minimum safety standards for donor milk collection, testing, processing, and distribution, with draft guidance to be issued within 18 months of enactment. The bill affects nonprofit donor milk banks, infants who cannot be breastfed, and families enrolled in federal nutrition assistance programs.

This resolution supports the recognition of National Mushroom Day and honors Pennsylvania for its contributions to the national mushroom industry.

This bill updates military policy to establish gender-neutral standards for Armed Forces members across all service branches. It prohibits the military from excluding service members from job assignments or specialties based on gender and requires occupational standards to be based on actual job performance needs rather than gender, using scientifically rigorous evaluation methods. The bill also increases transparency by requiring the Department of Defense to submit annual reports to Congress detailing any changes to occupational standards, the number of service members reclassified or separated, and reasons for those actions, while extending the review period for proposed changes to occupational standards from 60 to 180 days. The changes take effect September 30, 2026, with the first annual report due the following year. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a previously completed Institute for Defense Analyses review on operational effectiveness of Army and Marine Corps ground combat units to Congress, along with a separate Comptroller General assessment of that review within 180 days.

This bill requires all natural gas pipeline companies to assess their systems within three years to identify any pipes made from Aldyl-A polyethylene, a vintage plastic that has known safety problems. Companies must report their findings to the federal government but are not required to dig up pipes just to conduct this assessment. The legislation updates federal pipeline safety requirements to ensure that state regulatory programs and pipeline safety management plans specifically account for the risks posed by these old plastic pipes and other problematic materials. The bill was introduced in March 2026 by Pennsylvania congressional members and is intended to prevent accidents and failures related to aging plastic pipeline infrastructure.

This resolution expresses congressional support for designating 2026 as the "Year of Math" in the United States. The declaration is timed to coincide with the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) being held in Philadelphia from July 23-30, 2026—only the third time the United States has hosted this prestigious event since it began in 1897. The resolution highlights the importance of mathematics across all scientific and engineering fields, its critical role in addressing national challenges like cybersecurity and healthcare, and its everyday applications in technology and artificial intelligence. The bill also aims to address the perception that math is difficult by promoting it as fascinating and rewarding, encouraging engagement with young students, parents, and educators through hands-on activities. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct funding or regulatory requirements—it simply calls for recognition and visibility of mathematics as a vital discipline to America's economic and national security interests.

H.R. 6490 directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program called the "Push-Text Initiative" that will send text messages to military members and their adult dependents stationed at Marine Corps Installations Pacific in Okinawa, Japan. The program will automatically enroll eligible service members and dependents and deliver information about spousal employment opportunities, childcare services, TRICARE health benefits, policy changes, and other support resources relevant to military families, though participants can opt out at any time. The Department of Defense must implement the pilot program within one year and submit a report to Congress by October 1, 2027, analyzing participation rates, costs, outcomes, and whether the program should be expanded military-wide. The bill does not specify funding amounts but requires the Defense Department to assess whether the text-message approach could reduce costs by consolidating other outreach efforts. This legislation aims to improve how the military communicates important information to service members and their families in a timely and accessible way.

The Biomanufacturing Excellence Act establishes a National Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Center of Excellence to advance the production of medicines created from biological systems. The center will be operated by a competitive award to eligible organizations—such as public-private partnerships, universities, or consortia—and will focus on developing new manufacturing technologies, improving production processes, training workers in biotechnology skills, and reducing dependence on foreign supply chains for critical medicines. The bill authorizes $120 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026 to support facility construction, collaborative research, workforce training programs, and related research activities. The Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology must solicit applications within 180 days of the bill's enactment and select an operator within that same timeframe. The selected entity will be required to submit progress reports to Congress at one year, five years, and other intervals after operations begin, with findings shared publicly to help advance biopharmaceutical manufacturing across the United States.

The Defense Biotechnology Strategy Act directs the Department of Defense to develop a comprehensive strategy within one year addressing how emerging biotechnologies affect national security and military capabilities. The strategy must cover expanding domestic biomanufacturing facilities for defense needs, updating military standards to incorporate biotech products, establishing purchase agreements for defense-related biotech, and integrating biotechnology into military planning exercises. The bill also requires the Defense Department to evaluate research initiatives to make biotechnology more predictable and engineerable, develop regulatory tools and digital infrastructure to speed biotech adoption, and coordinate with NATO allies to pool resources and share research capabilities in biotechnology development. The legislation affects the Defense Department and its contractors, along with international partners, but does not specify new funding amounts or appropriations. By requiring this strategy, Congress aims to ensure the U.S. military can effectively leverage biotechnology advances while strengthening international cooperation on defense-related biotech innovation.

H.R. 5770 requires the Department of Defense to establish a mandatory training program for military personnel, civilian employees, and contractors who work on biotechnology projects or prepare for biological threats. The training must cover biotechnology fundamentals, artificial intelligence, ethical considerations, national security applications, and emerging technologies—with customized content tailored to each worker's specific job duties. The Secretary of Defense has one year from the bill's enactment to launch the program and must submit an implementation plan to Congress within six months. Participants will need to complete the training annually and have access to courses through military education institutions, with updates each year to reflect new scientific advances. The program is set to expire five years after it begins.

H.Res. 770 is a symbolic resolution that expresses congressional support for Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day, observed on September 25, 2025. The resolution acknowledges that military sexual trauma (MST)—which includes sexual assault and threatening sexual harassment during military service—affects approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 50 men across active duty, Reserve, and National Guard personnel, and can lead to serious long-term consequences including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and increased suicide risk. The resolution calls on the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to expand access to MST-related services, improve transparency and accountability in handling MST cases, implement stronger prevention training programs, and foster a military culture of zero tolerance for sexual harassment and assault. While this is a non-binding resolution that does not allocate specific funding or create new programs, it signals congressional commitment to supporting survivors and encouraging federal agencies to prioritize reforms in MST prevention, support systems, and care delivery. The resolution was introduced by Representatives Houlahan, Bacon, Brownley, and others, and was referred to the Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs committees.

The STEM RESTART Act creates a new federal grant program to help mid-career workers return to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by offering paid internships and other re-entry opportunities with small and medium-sized STEM companies. Eligible companies can receive between $100,000 and $5 million annually for three to five years to establish returnship programs that place workers in positions above entry level with competitive salaries and benefits, with priority given to programs serving rural workers. The bill authorizes $50 million per year in funding from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, and requires participating companies to report annually on participant demographics and employment outcomes while the federal government must evaluate best practices and share findings with Congress and the public.

The Building Civic Bridges Act establishes a new Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service to promote programs that reduce political and social polarization while addressing community needs. The office will administer a three-year pilot grant program awarding competitive grants to nonprofits, community organizations, faith-based groups, colleges, and government institutions to fund civic bridgebuilding projects that bring divided communities together and tackle issues like education, health care, and public safety. The legislation requires the office to develop research-based standards for measuring program effectiveness, provide training to national service participants, compile a public research database on civic engagement, and convene civic leaders to share best practices across the field. The Comptroller General must report to Congress on the pilot program's results within 18 months of each three-year period's completion. Importantly, the bill authorizes no federal funding and specifies that the office will operate solely on private donations.

Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Servicemembers Act or the MARCH for Military Servicemembers ActThis bill allows Department of Defense (DOD) funds and facilities to be used to perform abortions without restrictions on the reason. Currently, DOD funds and facilities may only be used to perform abortions if the abortion is due to rape, incest, or endangerment of the mother.

H.Res. 513 is a congressional resolution supporting the designation of the second Friday of June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day." The resolution honors the network of more than 150 Service and Conservation Corps programs across the country that provide job training, education, and community service opportunities to approximately 23,000 young adults and post-9/11 veterans annually. These programs, which trace their roots to the New Deal-era Civilian Conservation Corps, engage participants ages 16 to 25 (and veterans up to 35) in projects addressing conservation, disaster response, community development, and public land maintenance. The resolution does not authorize new funding or create binding requirements; instead, it encourages recognition of these programs' contributions and calls for their continuation and expansion. This is a symbolic measure with no fiscal impact.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Payment Completion Fairness Act modifies the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to simplify eligibility requirements for borrowers seeking loan forgiveness. Specifically, the bill amends the Higher Education Act to remove certain employment verification language, making it easier for people who work in qualifying public service positions to demonstrate they meet the program's requirements. The legislation primarily affects federal student loan borrowers employed in public service sectors—such as government agencies, nonprofits, and other qualifying organizations—who are pursuing loan forgiveness after making required payments. While the bill text provided does not specify additional funding allocations or implementation timelines, the change streamlines the documentation process for an estimated millions of borrowers currently enrolled in or eligible for the PSLF program.

This bill strengthens the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs by focusing on helping small businesses get their federally-funded research to market more quickly. The legislation speeds up review timelines from one year to 180 days and requires peer reviewers to assess commercialization potential alongside scientific merit, with at least one reviewer having commercialization expertise. It increases funding support for technical and business assistance—raising the limit to $6,500 for Phase I projects and $50,000 for Phase II projects—and allows companies to use these funds to hire or train staff. The bill also requires each participating federal agency to designate a Technology Commercialization Official to guide award recipients toward commercialization and Phase III contracts, and it expands access to Innovation Corps (I-Corps) training programs. Finally, the legislation establishes annual reporting on commercialization outcomes and creates a prioritized patent examination program through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to help small businesses protect their intellectual property faster.

The I–PLAN Act of 2025 establishes a nationwide network to help states coordinate and harmonize their paid family and medical leave programs, making it easier for workers to access benefits, employers to comply with multiple state requirements, and states to administer their programs. The bill creates an Interstate Paid Leave Action Network that brings together designated representatives from participating states to develop a single interstate agreement with standardized definitions, administrative procedures, and benefit coordination rules. The legislation provides federal funding of up to $90 million annually from 2026 through 2028—split among grants to a national intermediary organization to manage the network ($10 million), grants to participating states for compliance efforts ($40 million), and grants to states for implementation costs like technology and staffing ($40 million). This initiative specifically targets states with existing paid family and medical leave programs (those offering at least six weeks of leave) and aims to reduce administrative confusion for workers who move between states or work across state lines while helping small employers navigate the patchwork of state requirements.

The Protect National Service Act prohibits the federal government from using any appropriated funds to eliminate or dismantle the Corporation for National and Community Service, the agency that runs AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs. The bill reinforces that only Congress has the authority to eliminate this government corporation and requires its CEO to certify compliance with this restriction annually for five years. Congress notes in the bill that national service programs generate significant economic returns—research cited shows every dollar invested returns $17.30 to society—and that over 30 years, AmeriCorps volunteers have contributed over 1.2 billion service hours worth $38 billion across all states and territories. The legislation does not provide new funding but rather protects existing appropriations from being redirected to shut down or reorganize the agency, requiring administrative reporting but no specific budget allocation.

This bill gives Public Health Service commissioned officers the same leave benefits that Army officers receive under federal law. Currently, Public Health Service officers operate under different leave rules than other uniformed service members, which creates inconsistencies in benefits across the uniformed services. The legislation would apply Chapter 40 of Title 10 of the U.S. Code, which covers military leave policies, to Public Health Service officers and their families. The bill also eliminates an existing conflicting section of the Public Health Service Act to streamline the leave system. This change would ensure that Public Health Service officers, who serve in roles like disease prevention, medical research, and emergency response, receive equivalent time-off benefits to their counterparts in other uniformed services.

This bill directs the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate existing research on menopause and midlife women's health among active-duty servicewomen and female veterans, and to identify gaps in knowledge about treatments, safety, and how military service affects menopausal symptoms. Within 180 days of enactment, both departments must submit reports to Congress detailing their findings, recommendations for improving healthcare provider training on midlife women's health, and strategic plans to address research gaps—including potential links between military exposures like burn pits and toxic chemicals and menopause symptoms, as well as impacts on mental health. The bill also expresses Congress's view that both departments should conduct additional research in this area and requires coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services to avoid duplicating existing efforts. No specific funding amount is designated in the legislation; the implementation timeline centers on the 180-day reporting deadline.

The Support UNFPA Funding Act would authorize funding for the United Nations Population Fund, an international health organization working in over 150 countries to reduce maternal deaths, expand access to contraception, and combat gender-based violence and harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation. The bill would provide at least $50 million for fiscal year 2026 and $55 million for fiscal year 2027 to support UNFPA's core programs, with funds available until spent. According to the bill's findings, a 2025 independent evaluation concluded that UNFPA is highly effective and properly manages U.S. contributions while complying with legal restrictions on abortion funding. The legislation reflects the view that voluntary family planning and reproductive health services advance U.S. strategic interests by promoting global stability, women's empowerment, and economic development, particularly in developing nations and areas affected by humanitarian crises.