This resolution supports designating February as Serbian American Heritage Month to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Serbian Americans to the United States. The resolution highlights the approximately one million Americans of Serbian ancestry and their achievements across military service, science, technology, business, medicine, and the arts, noting historical figures like inventor Nikola Tesla and the role Serbian civilians played in rescuing over 500 Allied airmen during World War II. The measure also emphasizes the long partnership between the United States and Serbia, including their alliance during both World Wars. The resolution does not authorize any funding or create new programs but rather calls on Americans to observe the month with ceremonies, activities, and educational programs. This is a symbolic measure intended to honor Serbian American heritage and strengthen cultural appreciation.

The SMART Savings Act of 2026 amends federal tax law to exempt certain individual retirement accounts from prohibited transaction rules that currently restrict how these accounts can be invested and managed. The bill narrows the definition of what counts as a "plan" under tax regulations, which effectively allows individual retirement account holders to engage in transactions that would otherwise be prohibited under current law. However, the legislation preserves core protections against self-dealing by maintaining rules that prevent account owners from using their retirement savings for personal benefit, while carving out an exception for "relationship benefits" like discounted fees or products offered based on account value. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment for all transactions occurring after the bill becomes law. This legislation primarily affects individual retirement account owners and financial institutions that manage these accounts.

The SCREEN Act establishes a federal tax credit to encourage investment in movie theater improvements and renovations. Businesses that own or operate qualified movie theaters can claim a credit equal to 30 percent of their spending on new equipment and facility upgrades, up to a maximum of $250,000 to $500,000 depending on the theater's number of screens. The credit applies to movie theaters, drive-in theaters, and similar venues showing Motion Picture Association-rated films to the public, and the property being upgraded must be expected to remain in use for at least five years. This tax incentive is available for spending through December 31, 2030, and the credit can be transferred to other entities. The bill aims to help revitalize struggling cinema businesses by offsetting their capital improvement costs through the tax system.

An amendment numbered 28 printed in Part A of House Report 119-749 to increase and decrease funding for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom by $1M to emphasize the importance of ensuring religious freedom and equal access for all with respect to the Temple Mount.

The No Hostile ONLOOKERS Act prohibits the intelligence community from funding research, development, or technical support at National Laboratories that allow people from countries deemed "at risk" to access their facilities, information, or technology. The bill defines "countries of risk," "covered assignees," and "covered visitors" by reference to existing definitions in the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Intelligence agency heads can waive this prohibition on a case-by-case basis if they certify that the specific research is not vulnerable to foreign intelligence collection and submit their justification to congressional intelligence committees. The legislation applies to all elements of the intelligence community and affects their funding relationships with the Department of Energy's National Laboratories, which conduct sensitive research in areas like nuclear weapons and advanced technologies.

The Essential Caregivers Act of 2026 requires nursing facilities, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and intermediate care facilities to allow residents to designate two essential caregivers who can visit in person even when the facility suspends regular visitation due to emergencies like disease outbreaks. Residents can change their designated caregivers at any time, and facilities must honor these visits, though caregivers must follow the same safety protocols as staff members. Facilities may temporarily restrict in-person visits during the first seven days of a visitation suspension if they provide video call access instead, and may deny access if a caregiver shows symptoms of infectious disease or refuses to follow safety rules, except that essential caregivers cannot be denied access during end-of-life care. The bill requires state agencies to prioritize investigating complaints about violations of essential caregiver access and respond within three days, and it prevents the federal government from waiving these requirements during emergencies. The regulations implementing the bill must be finalized within 18 months, with the full requirements taking effect one year after enactment.

This bill directs the United States Trade Representative to investigate whether countries with free trade agreements with the U.S., particularly Canada, have improperly restricted American alcoholic beverage imports in violation of trade law. The investigation must begin within 30 days of the bill's enactment, and the Trade Representative must consult with American alcohol manufacturers, the Commerce and State Departments, and trade groups before determining whether any violations occurred and what enforcement actions to take. The bill requires the Trade Representative to submit an initial report to Congress within 90 days detailing the status of investigations and the policies of covered countries, followed by quarterly reports for two years. If a country is found to have acted improperly under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, the Trade Representative can pursue remedial or enforcement actions, though any response must be targeted, proportionate, and designed to minimize harm to U.S. consumers and American allies. The bill includes provisions for the public to access a summary of findings, excluding confidential business information.

This bill would provide tax relief to United States citizens and nationals who have been unlawfully detained, wrongfully imprisoned, or held hostage abroad. The legislation automatically postpones tax filing deadlines and suspends the accrual of interest and penalties for these individuals during their period of detention or captivity, and also applies the same protections to their spouses. The bill additionally creates a program requiring the Treasury Department to refund or abate any tax penalties, fines, and interest that eligible hostages and detainees may have already paid between January 1, 2021, and the date the law is enacted, with the State Department and Attorney General required to identify and notify affected individuals by January 1, 2027. The Treasury Department must establish systems to implement these provisions and provide notice to eligible individuals within 90 days of their release so they can apply for refunds or penalty abatement.

This bill would change federal tax law to prohibit certain professional women's sports franchises from receiving tax benefits. Specifically, it would prevent franchises designated for female athletes from deducting the amortization of "goodwill" and other intangible assets acquired when buying or operating the team if the franchise allows any biological males to participate. The bill defines sex based on reproductive biology and genetics at birth. The measure would apply to any property acquired after the bill becomes law and would require the Treasury Department to issue regulations determining which franchises qualify as women's sports leagues and which ones allow male participation. This legislation would primarily affect professional women's sports teams and their owners by eliminating a standard tax deduction available to most sports franchise purchases.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15422 NY 104 in Martville, New York, as the "Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston Memorial Post Office Building".

The RISE Act amends tax law to encourage small businesses to establish retirement pension plans by expanding tax credits available to employers and allowing certain service providers to claim credits instead. For very small businesses with ten or fewer employees, the bill doubles the existing startup tax credit from fifty percent to one hundred percent and raises the maximum credit amount from five hundred dollars to twenty-five hundred dollars. The bill also creates a new tax credit for service providers like financial advisors and consultants who help set up pension plans, allowing them to claim the startup credit that the employer would otherwise receive, provided they reduce their fees to the employer by the credit amount. Both provisions take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026. The legislation aims to reduce the cost and complexity of establishing retirement plans for small employers by directing tax credits toward the service providers who facilitate plan creation.

This bill establishes a new permanent program in Medicare for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) that assume full financial risk for patient care costs. Starting June 30, 2026, the program creates two tracks: a standard ACO serving at least 2,500 beneficiaries and a complex care ACO starting with just 250 beneficiaries (those with six or more chronic conditions). Participating groups of doctors and hospitals would receive capitated payments (fixed monthly amounts per patient) instead of traditional fee-for-service reimbursement, allowing them to keep savings if they reduce costs while sharing losses if costs exceed targets, with protections through risk corridors and discounts applied to spending benchmarks. The program offers flexibility in payment options, waives certain Medicare reporting requirements like MIPS quality measures, and requires ACOs to provide expanded services such as care coordination, behavioral health, in-home care, and telehealth. ACOs participating in this program would be treated as advanced payment models under Medicare, and Medicare beneficiaries would retain the ability to opt out, though the bill does not specify dedicated federal funding amounts or enforcement mechanisms.

The Healthcare is Human Act of 2026 creates a federal tax credit for licensed and certified healthcare professionals who work in underserved areas. Healthcare workers earn between $300 to $500 per month in tax credits, depending on how many hours they work that month, with the highest credit going to those working over 160 hours monthly. To qualify, professionals must work at Veterans Affairs medical facilities or at healthcare providers located in federally designated health professional shortage areas and must work at least 80 hours per month for a minimum of 8 months per year. The credit applies only to individuals earning under $200,000 annually (or $400,000 for joint returns) and expires after December 31, 2030. The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report by June 2030 on whether the credit successfully improved healthcare worker retention and patient care quality in underserved and rural areas, particularly within the VA system.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15422 NY 104 in Martville, New York, as the "Sergeant Staret J. Engleston Memorial Post Office Building".

Essential Caregivers Act of 2025 This bill prohibits certain health care facilities from limiting the access of essential caregivers to residents of those facilities, including during designated emergency periods. Specifically, the bill generally prohibits Medicare skilled nursing facilities, Medicaid nursing facilities, Medicaid intermediate care facilities, and associated inpatient rehabilitation facilities from restricting the access of essential caregivers to residents of the facilities, including during emergency periods in which visitation rights are otherwise restricted. During emergency periods, facilities may restrict access for an initial period of up to seven days and for one additional maximum seven-day period (if the additional period is approved by the state health department). Facilities may restrict access for a total of 7 days (or 14 days with the approval of the state health department) during an emergency period.Essential caregivers must agree to comply with any safety protocols set by the facility, which may be no more stringent for caregivers compared to those for staff. Caregivers who fail to comply with these requirements may be denied access, subject to an appeals process.

H.Res. 852 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' position that Israel holds sovereignty over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and affirming the right of Jewish people to have full access and worship rights at the site. The resolution acknowledges the Temple Mount's significance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, but expresses concern that Jewish and Christian access is currently more restricted than Muslim access—citing limited entry gates and hours for non-Muslims. The resolution also references previous U.S. policy positions supporting Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital, including the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act and President Trump's 2018 decision to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. This resolution does not authorize any funding or establish a timeline for action, as it is a statement of congressional sentiment rather than legislation directing government spending or policy changes.

The SEVER Act (Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act) would bar individuals subject to Iran-related sanctions from entering the United States, including those seeking visas to represent their countries at the United Nations. Currently, U.S. law prevents certain UN representatives from getting visas, but this bill expands that list to automatically include anyone facing sanctions under Executive Order 13876, which targets individuals and entities linked to Iran. The bill affects foreign officials, diplomats, and other individuals hit with these Iran sanctions who might otherwise seek entry to the U.S. for UN business or other purposes. There is no specific funding mechanism or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation; it would take effect upon enactment. The bill was introduced in September 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

The No Bail Post-Jail Act would prevent certain individuals from being released on bail before trial by modifying federal pretrial release rules. Specifically, the bill makes people ineligible for pretrial release if they are charged with a felony, are adults (or juveniles tried as adults), and have a prior felony conviction for a violent crime for which they served at least 30 days in prison. The legislation affects defendants in federal cases who meet these three criteria, potentially keeping them in jail while awaiting trial. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timelines, and it amends existing law rather than creating new programs or agencies.

This bill would prohibit tax-exempt organizations (primarily nonprofits classified as 501(c)(3) under the tax code) from providing funding to state or local governments for election administration, such as financing voting equipment, poll worker training, or election operations. The ban applies to both direct funding and indirect funding when it's reasonable to expect the money will be used for election purposes, though nonprofits could still donate physical space like buildings to be used as polling locations. The law would take effect for the 2026 tax year and would affect thousands of nonprofits that have previously contributed to election administration efforts in their communities.

This bill makes permanent the Department of Defense requirement to purchase stainless steel flatware and dinnerware from American manufacturers. Currently, this requirement is set to expire under a "sunset provision" in existing law, which automatically terminates the rule unless Congress votes to extend it. By removing this sunset clause, the bill ensures that the Defense Department must continue buying these products domestically indefinitely, rather than allowing them to revert to open procurement rules that might permit foreign purchases. The legislation affects the military's dining operations and supports American manufacturers of tableware products. There is no specific funding authorization mentioned, as the bill simply extends an existing procurement preference rather than creating a new program.

This bill prohibits federal agencies from using taxpayer funds to partner with outside organizations to conduct voter registration or voter mobilization activities, either on agency property or through agency websites. The legislation also blocks federal agencies from spending money to implement a 2021 executive order aimed at promoting voting access, though this restriction is delayed for 180 days to allow Congress time to review each agency's voting promotion plans. Additionally, the bill prevents federal work-study students at colleges and universities from engaging in voter registration or get-out-the-vote activities as part of their campus employment. Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, all federal agencies must report to Congress describing any voting-related activities they have already undertaken. The bill affects all federal agencies and their partnerships with nonprofits, as well as student workers at institutions receiving federal work-study funding.

The Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025 would change federal law to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the United States whose parents fall into specific categories. The bill would exclude from birthright citizenship children born to parents who are unlawfully present in the country, present for diplomatic purposes, or engaged in hostile military operations or occupation. This legislation targets the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause, which currently grants citizenship to nearly all people born on U.S. soil, and attempts to codify existing exceptions for children of foreign diplomats and enemy combatants while creating a new category for children of undocumented immigrants. The bill affects any child born to unauthorized immigrants or hostile foreign actors, fundamentally altering a longstanding immigration principle. No specific funding or timeline is included in the legislation.

This bill expands the Northern Border Regional Commission's coverage area by adding Ontario County, New York to the region it serves. The Northern Border Regional Commission is a federal program that provides economic development support and funding to distressed counties in northern border states. By amending federal law, Ontario County would become eligible for regional commission grants and economic development assistance that were previously unavailable to it. The bill was introduced in July 2025 by Representatives Tenney and Morelle and referred to the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Financial Services. The legislation contains no specified funding amounts or implementation timeline, as it simply extends existing commission authority to include the additional county.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits an individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in federal, state, or local elections for public office or voting on any ballot initiative or referendum held in the United States.