The Prioritizing Primary Care Act of 2026 requires federal health agencies that run healthcare programs to report annually to Congress on how much money they spend on primary care services and what percentage this represents of their total spending. The bill affects all federal health programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and the federal employee health program, and requires agencies to begin submitting these reports within one year of the bill's enactment. Additionally, the legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a working group within one year to study how federal health programs can better prioritize primary care spending, increase access to primary care providers, and improve primary care quality and availability, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The working group must include representatives from federal agencies and outside organizations representing patients, healthcare professionals, and other relevant groups, and must deliver its recommendations to Congress within a year of being established. The bill does not specify new funding amounts but establishes reporting and planning requirements to better understand and strengthen primary care investment across federal healthcare programs.

This resolution recognizes linemen as essential workers and first responders who maintain the nation's electrical infrastructure and support public safety. The bill expresses support for designating April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day" to honor these workers who perform dangerous work around high-voltage powerlines around the clock, often during emergencies and natural disasters. The resolution acknowledges that linemen work in hazardous conditions, frequently away from their families, to keep electricity flowing to homes, schools, and businesses. The measure does not involve any funding or create new programs; it is a symbolic congressional expression of recognition and appreciation for the lineman profession. The resolution was introduced on April 20, 2026, and is sponsored by a bipartisan group of over 40 House members.

This bill amends the Commodity Exchange Act to strengthen protections for proprietary information that companies submit to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The legislation requires the CFTC to establish rules and regulations governing how it handles sensitive business information, including when it requests such data, how it safeguards it based on sensitivity levels, and which staff members can access it. The bill also requires the CFTC to adopt rules about sharing proprietary information with other government agencies, with those rules ensuring that receiving agencies maintain comparable safeguards and follow existing confidentiality requirements. The legislation affects commodity trading firms and other companies that provide sensitive business information to the CFTC. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the bill text.

H.Res. 1134 is a commemorative resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) in 2026. The resolution recognizes the organization's century-long work in coastal restoration, protection, and science-based policy since its founding in Asbury Park, New Jersey in 1926. It honors the ASBPA's contributions to protecting coastal communities, supporting economic development, maintaining ecological health, and promoting recreation along America's shores. The resolution has no direct funding or programmatic requirements—it simply expresses the House's formal recognition and congratulations to the organization and its members for their ongoing dedication to preserving the nation's coastlines. The measure was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

H.Res. 952 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing support for Gibraltar's right to remain a British Overseas Territory and to determine its own future. The resolution recognizes that the people of Gibraltar have voted overwhelmingly in two referendums (1967 and 2002) to maintain their status under British sovereignty, and it affirms that the United States honors Gibraltar's contributions to American military and security interests in the Mediterranean since 1801, particularly during World War II and NATO operations. The resolution emphasizes that Gibraltar's citizens' views should be central to any discussions about the territory's political status, citing principles from the United Nations Charter and international human rights law. This resolution has no direct fiscal impact or implementation timeline, as it is a symbolic statement rather than legislation creating new programs or policies. The measure appears designed to reaffirm U.S. support for Gibraltar's self-determination and the strategic importance of maintaining access to its military facilities.

The Strategic Teams for Organized Response Mobilization (STORM) Act allows the federal government to partner with private health care workforce platforms during declared emergencies to rapidly deploy independent contractor health care workers across state lines. The bill enables the President to certify eligible platforms and establish agreements with them, and facilitates temporary waivers of state medical licensing requirements for out-of-state health care professionals who meet basic qualifications and background checks. The legislation protects these workers and platforms from liability for actions taken during emergency response, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence, and provides them the same legal protections as federal employees when responding to federally-declared emergencies. The President must establish model procedures for state licensure waivers and submit annual reports to Congress on the number of workers deployed, duration of deployments, and any implementation challenges. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified beyond the requirement for the President to report annually beginning one year after enactment.

The Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act directs the U.S. Coast Guard to establish designated shipping safety corridors along the Atlantic Coast to improve maritime navigation and reduce accidents. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Coast Guard must issue regulations creating nearshore and offshore shipping fairways with minimum widths based on a proposed rule from January 2024, though certain connector routes and traffic separation schemes would be exempt from the width requirement. The regulations will apply to the Atlantic Coast geographic area specified in the Coast Guard's original proposal and must take effect by December 31, 2026. This legislation affects shipping companies, port operators, and maritime industries that operate along the Atlantic seaboard. The bill does not specify dedicated funding but requires the Coast Guard to implement the new safety corridors through its existing regulatory authority.

Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2025This bill removes the intent requirement for the criminal offense related to picketing or parading in or near a building or residence used by a judge, juror, witness, or court officer.

This bill tightens rules for states issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to people who don't live in the state where they apply. Currently, states can issue non-domiciled CDLs fairly easily; this legislation restricts that authority by requiring verification of immigration status and residency. For foreign nationals applying from abroad, states must confirm lawful immigration status, ensure the applicant holds a work-related visa, and limit licenses to one year or until their authorized stay expires—whichever comes first. For applicants from U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and Guam, states must verify citizenship or permanent resident status before issuing licenses. All states must maintain records for at least two years and provide them to the federal Department of Transportation within 48 hours of request. The bill aims to prevent fraudulent CDL issuance while allowing legitimate commercial drivers to obtain licenses when necessary.

Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act or the Healthy H2O Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a program under which USDA awards grants for improving the quality of drinking water in certain rural areas. Grants may be given to individuals or entities, such as home owners, renters, and licensed child-care facilities, that have demonstrated the presence of one or more health contaminants in their drinking water. Grants may also be given to nonprofit organizations to help individuals and entities test their water, analyze the results of the tests, and reduce the contamination.

The Safe and Open Streets Act creates a new federal crime for blocking public roads or highways in ways that obstruct commerce or the movement of goods. Anyone convicted of purposely blocking a road to interfere with commerce—or attempting or conspiring to do so—could face up to 5 years in prison, a fine, or both. The bill modifies existing federal law on interference with commerce by expanding the definition beyond just threats or violence to include physical obstruction of roadways. This legislation affects protesters, activists, or anyone who intentionally blocks roads or highways in a way that impacts commercial activity or the transport of goods. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timelines, instead amending existing criminal statutes to add this new offense immediately upon enactment.

The Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act streamlines the federal permitting process for construction and infrastructure projects that discharge dredged or fill material into waterways. Specifically, it extends the validity period for general permits from five to ten years and establishes that discharges affecting less than three acres of navigable waters have only "minimal adverse environmental effects." The bill creates a nationwide permit category for linear infrastructure projects—including pipelines, power lines, water systems, and transportation corridors—that impact fewer than three acres, reducing the need for individual project review. The legislation also reduces environmental review requirements by eliminating mandatory consultation with states and federal agencies on endangered species issues and allowing environmental assessments instead of full environmental impact statements for permit renewals. The Army Corps of Engineers is directed to update its regulations promptly to implement these changes and is prohibited from modifying certain permit definitions that existed as of the bill's enactment.

H.R. 3928 modifies the federal water quality certification process that states and federal agencies use to approve energy and infrastructure projects that could affect waterways. The bill tightens the standards for these certifications by requiring states and the EPA to base decisions only on specific pollution control provisions of federal law, rather than broader water quality concerns, and requires agencies to explicitly state their reasoning in writing. The legislation sets new timelines, requiring agencies to notify the EPA within a certain period and identify any missing information within 90 days of receiving a certification request. The bill affects energy companies, infrastructure developers, and other applicants seeking federal licenses or permits for projects affecting water resources, as well as state environmental agencies and the EPA that oversee the certification process. No specific funding is allocated in this legislation, as it primarily reshapes the regulatory review process.

This bill amends federal pesticide and water pollution laws to limit permit requirements for pesticide discharges into navigable waters. Specifically, it exempts farmers, applicators, and others from needing pollution permits under the Clean Water Act when they discharge pesticides that are already approved by the EPA under pesticide law, provided the pesticides are applied legally and according to label directions. The bill affects agricultural operations, pest control companies, and water quality regulators across states. However, the exemption does not apply to pesticides applied in violation of EPA safety rules, stormwater runoff, or discharges from industrial facilities and sewage treatment plants. The bill contains no new funding or implementation timeline, instead immediately clarifying which pesticide discharges no longer require Clean Water Act permits once enacted.

This resolution expresses congressional support for recognizing linemen as essential workers and designates April 18, 2025, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day." The measure acknowledges the dangerous and demanding work linemen perform, including maintaining power infrastructure around the clock, responding to storms and emergencies, and often working away from their families under hazardous conditions. The resolution, which passed the House with broad bipartisan support from over 40 representatives, formally recognizes linemen as first responders who play a vital role in protecting public safety and maintaining the nation's economy. This is a symbolic gesture with no budget requirements or long-term funding implications—it simply designates a single day to honor the contributions and sacrifices of electrical linemen across the country.

Maritime Supply Chain Security ActThis bill authorizes the Maritime Administration to competitively award grants under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) to upgrade or replace port cranes or parts of port cranes maintained, installed, provided, controlled, or sponsored by China or any of its departments, ministries, centers, agencies, or instrumentalities. The bill further specifies that grant funds may be used to upgrade or replace port cranes' hardware or software. PIDP grants fund eligible projects that aim to improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods through U.S. ports.

This bill amends federal disaster relief law to allow the President to waive rules that normally prevent disaster victims from receiving duplicate assistance from multiple federal programs. Under current law, if someone receives help from one disaster assistance program, they typically cannot receive the same type of aid from another program—even if they suffered significant losses. The bill lets governors request waivers of this rule on behalf of disaster victims, businesses, or other entities, provided the President determines the waiver serves the public interest and won't lead to waste, fraud, or abuse. Requests must be decided within 45 days, and no income limits can be applied to block eligibility. The bill also requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report to Congress within one year on how to better coordinate disaster assistance across federal agencies, with a follow-up update four years later. The waiver authority applies to disasters declared on or after January 1, 2016.

This bill creates an alternative option for states and Indian tribes to receive federal disaster relief payments as a single lump sum rather than going through the traditional reimbursement process. When a "covered small disaster" occurs—defined as a declared disaster with estimated damages of 125 percent or less of the state's per capita income—the governor or tribal government can request 80 percent of estimated Public Assistance Program costs as an upfront payment. Once states or tribes accept this lump sum payment, they give up the right to seek additional federal reimbursement for that disaster but gain flexibility to use the funds for recovery as they see fit, provided the money goes to eligible government and nonprofit entities and complies with environmental and civil rights laws. States and tribes must decide annually whether to participate in this program, reach agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on payment amounts within 90 days, and submit annual expense reports. The bill aims to streamline disaster recovery for smaller incidents while giving state and local leaders more control over how federal assistance is deployed.

Securing Strictly Needy Americans’ Pivotal (SNAP) Benefits Act of 2025This bill establishes additional limitations on the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.The bill requires that a state agency suspend a SNAP household account when the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card transactions are made exclusively out-of-state for a period longer than 60 days. The state agency must maintain the suspension until (1) the household affirmatively provides substantiating evidence that the participating household members still reside in the state from which they receive benefits, or (2) an investigation conclusively determines that the participating household members still reside in the state from which they receive benefits.In addition, a SNAP household may not redeem SNAP benefits at a SNAP-approved retail food store or wholesale food concern that is owned by a household member. This does not apply to a retail food store or a wholesale food concern that is owned by a publicly owned corporation or a government.

This resolution condemns Azerbaijan for its treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, practice of wrongful detention, and suppression of academic freedom. The resolution also calls for Dr. Ibadoghlu's immediate and unconditional release and for the Department of State to prioritize his well-being and release in all engagements with Azerbaijan.

Disaster Assistance Fairness ActThis bill makes common interest communities, such as housing cooperatives (co-ops) and condominiums, and manufactured housing communities eligible for the same assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as other homeowners.Specifically, the billadds definitions of residential common interest community, condominium, housing cooperative, and manufactured housing community to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act;requires FEMA to issue rules for the removal of debris or wreckage from real estate owned by a residential common interest community, condominium, co-op, or manufactured housing community resulting from a major disaster and deems such removal to be in the public interest when a state or local government determines in writing that such debris or wreckage constitutes a threat to life, public health or safety, or the economic recovery of such community; andprovides for the repair of essential common elements of a condominium, co-op, or manufactured housing community damaged by a disaster under FEMA's Individuals and Households Program.

Asylum Accountability Act This bill permanently bars a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from receiving certain immigration-related relief if that individual is ordered removed from the United States after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, unless that failure to appear is due to exceptional circumstances. (Currently, this bar from relief is for 10 years.) Under this bill, such an individual shall be permanently barred from receiving discretionary relief under specified immigration provisions, such as (1) cancellation of removal and adjustment to lawful permanent resident status, (2) being allowed to voluntarily depart from the United States, or (3) being allowed to change from one nonimmigrant classification to another.

Creating Obstructions Necessary to Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly Act or CONTAINER ActThis bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to allow border states to place temporary, movable structures on federal lands adjacent to the U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders without a special use authorization.Border states may place these structures on such lands for the purpose of securing the northern or southern border for a period of not more than one year. Interior and the Forest Service must approve extension requests in 90-day increments if U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines that operational control of the border area has not been achieved.

Lumbee Fairness Act This bill extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and makes its members eligible for the services and benefits provided to members of federally recognized tribes. Members of the tribe residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland Counties in North Carolina are deemed to be within the delivery area for such services. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services must develop, in consultation with the tribe, a determination of needs to provide the services for which members of the tribe are eligible. Interior may take land into trust for the benefit of the tribe. Finally, North Carolina must exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on North Carolina lands owned by, or held in trust for, the Lumbee Tribe or any dependent Indian community of the tribe unless jurisdiction is transferred to the United States pursuant to an agreement between the tribe and the state.