This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition affecting roughly one in ten women of reproductive age, in which tissue that normally grows in the uterus grows outside of it, causing chronic pain and infertility. The resolution highlights significant challenges with the disease, including that women typically experience a three to eleven-year delay between first symptoms and diagnosis, that about 75 percent of women are initially misdiagnosed, and that the average healthcare cost exceeds thirteen thousand dollars per year per patient. The resolution also notes the substantial impact on quality of life, with affected women losing an average of eleven hours per workweek in productivity and experiencing missed work days. The House commits through this resolution to support increased research, public education, healthcare provider training, and the development of new treatments for this disease that currently has no cure.

H.Res. 972 is a symbolic congressional resolution that officially recognizes Atlanta, Georgia's pivotal role as the birthplace and center of the American civil rights movement. The resolution documents Atlanta's significant contributions to racial justice, including the birth and activism of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the founding of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the sit-ins and demonstrations that challenged segregation, and the city's instrumental role in securing passage of landmark civil rights legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The resolution also highlights Atlanta's subsequent progress, including the election of the city's first African-American mayor in 1973 and the emergence of Atlanta as a global leader in business, education, and diversity. Because this is a resolution rather than a bill, it has no funding or implementation timeline—it simply honors Atlanta's historical and ongoing significance to the civil rights movement and American equality.

The Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act of 2025 increases federal funding to help states manage two food assistance programs. Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to cover 90 percent of states' monthly administrative costs for operating the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program for children and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as food stamps). This applies to any fiscal year in which a state runs the summer program. The legislation aims to reduce the financial burden on states for administering these nutrition assistance programs, making it easier for them to serve low-income families and children during the school year and summer months when children may not have access to school meals.

This bill aims to increase participation of young African Americans in the nation's apprenticeship programs by amending the National Apprenticeship Act. The legislation creates a new "Diversity and Inclusion Administrator" position within the Department of Labor to promote greater diversity in apprenticeships across traditional and nontraditional fields like construction, IT, healthcare, and green energy. All entities seeking to register or renew apprenticeship programs will be required to submit plans demonstrating how they will increase African American participation. The bill authorizes a competitive grant program to help apprenticeship sponsors establish partnerships with community organizations, conduct outreach to underrepresented populations, and provide support services like mentoring and financial planning. Grants can range from $2 million in fiscal year 2026 to $5 million by 2029, with the legislation taking effect in April 2026.

H.R. 6726 updates federal housing counseling programs by requiring stronger oversight and accountability from organizations that provide housing counseling and financial literacy services. The bill expands performance review requirements so the Department of Housing and Urban Development can regularly assess whether counseling agencies meet program standards and whether individual counselors effectively help borrowers avoid defaults on federally-backed mortgages. It also allows HUD to deny funding renewal to agencies that fail to comply with requirements, though agencies must receive at least 60 days' notice and have the right to request a meeting to explain extenuating circumstances. Additionally, the bill requires mortgage lenders to offer foreclosure prevention counseling to borrowers who are at least 30 days behind on their payments for certain federal loans, with the cost of counseling for FHA-insured mortgages to be covered by the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund.

H.R. 6673 clarifies how airports can use local general sales tax revenue by creating a narrow exemption from federal restrictions. The bill allows local governments that imposed general sales taxes before December 2014 to use revenue from those taxes for airport purposes, but only if the local government itself doesn't operate a public airport and a large hub airport (with over 35 million annual passengers) is located in their jurisdiction. This amendment to federal aviation law essentially gives certain local governments more flexibility in directing existing sales tax revenue toward airport-related needs without triggering federal compliance requirements. The legislation targets a specific situation involving major airports in local government areas and appears designed to resolve ambiguity about how these tax revenues can be used for aviation infrastructure.

The SEC Data Protection Act requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to create new policies and procedures to protect sensitive business information that investment advisers submit to the agency. Under the bill, the SEC must establish these safeguards within one year and ensure they address when the agency requests proprietary data, limit who can access it, and prevent unlawful disclosure or misuse. The legislation applies to all investment advisers regulated under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and aims to give these financial firms stronger protections for their confidential business information while maintaining the SEC's regulatory authority. No new federal funding is authorized by the bill, as it primarily requires the SEC to implement internal policy changes using existing resources.

The Endometrial Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025 directs the National Institutes of Health to expand research on endometrial cancer—the fourth most common cancer in women—while working to address significant disparities in how the disease affects women of color. The bill, introduced by Representatives David Scott and others, authorizes $1 million annually from 2026 through 2028 for NIH to coordinate research efforts, ensure African-American women are adequately represented in clinical trials, and communicate findings to medical professionals. Separately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would develop and distribute public education materials about endometrial cancer risk factors and treatment options, with tailored resources for African-American women, using funding from fiscal years 2026 through 2028. The legislation addresses a critical health gap: while endometrial cancer rates are rising in the United States across all women, African-American women face both higher rates of aggressive forms of the disease and higher mortality rates compared to white women, though the reasons for these disparities remain unclear.

H.R. 4529, the Black Farmers and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Increased Market Share Act, aims to increase market opportunities and federal support for socially disadvantaged farmers, particularly Black farmers, through multiple initiatives. The bill authorizes $100 million in grants for fiscal year 2026 to establish "food hubs"—distribution centers that help farmers aggregate and sell their products—while also creating a 25% tax credit for businesses purchasing from these hubs and requiring the USDA to prioritize buying from disadvantaged farmers for federal food assistance programs. Additionally, the legislation strengthens civil rights protections within USDA programs by establishing an independent Office of the Civil Rights Ombudsperson to help farmers navigate the system, holding USDA employees accountable for discrimination or civil rights violations, and expanding relief options for farmers filing civil rights complaints. Together, these provisions address both economic barriers and systemic discrimination that have historically limited market access for Black and socially disadvantaged farmers.

H.Res. 579 is a symbolic resolution supporting the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month. The resolution acknowledges that uterine fibroids are the most common medical condition affecting women, with an estimated 80 percent of women developing fibroids by age 50, and emphasizes that Black and Hispanic women experience disproportionately higher rates and more severe symptoms. The resolution highlights the significant health and economic impact of fibroids, noting they cost the U.S. between $5.9 and $34.4 billion annually and result in over 200,000 hysterectomies per year. The measure calls on the President to issue a proclamation encouraging awareness and educational activities during July, while also recognizing the need for greater research into prevention, screening, and treatment options. This is a non-binding resolution with no direct funding or implementation timeline, intended primarily to raise public awareness about the condition and its disparate impact on minority women.

The Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act directs the Department of Education to award competitive grants to schools, school districts, and partnerships to improve arts education for children with disabilities. Grant recipients will use funding to develop professional development programs for arts teachers and creative arts therapists (such as music, art, dance, and drama therapists) so they can better accommodate and include students with disabilities in their classrooms. The grants can fund curriculum improvements, training in best practices, and adapted classroom materials that make arts education accessible to all students. Eligible recipients include local and state education agencies, particularly those serving Title I schools in low-income areas, with priority given to geographically diverse communities including rural, suburban, urban, tribal, and socioeconomically varied areas. The bill authorizes $15 million in total funding for the program from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with individual grants lasting up to three years and the possibility of one two-year renewal period for successful programs.

The Rural American Vitalization in Extraterrestrial Space Reporting Act directs the Secretary of Defense to study and publish guidance on converting abandoned factories, space centers, and military bases in rural areas into space-related manufacturing facilities. The study, due within one year and conducted with input from the State Department and Small Business Administration, must examine conversion costs by state, workforce training needs, environmental concerns, economic impacts, national security implications, and potential funding sources for private companies. The legislation affects rural communities nationwide by identifying opportunities to repurpose idle industrial sites for aerospace manufacturing and establishing best practices for such conversions. While the bill authorizes no specific funding amount, it requires the study results be submitted to Congress to inform future policy decisions on rural economic development through the space industry.

This bill directs the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to establish an Office of Community Affairs tasked with researching and addressing why millions of Americans lack bank accounts or have limited banking relationships. The office will coordinate with federal agencies, banks, consumer advocates, and community organizations to identify barriers to banking access and develop strategies to increase financial education for underbanked, unbanked, and underserved populations. The legislation requires the office to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within two years of enactment, and then every two years thereafter, detailing obstacles to banking participation and recommending solutions to improve access to fair and sustainable banking services. The bill does not specify dedicated funding amounts but establishes an ongoing mandate for the bureau to prioritize financial inclusion. This legislation primarily affects low- and moderate-income individuals, minorities, and communities that currently lack adequate access to traditional banking services.

H.Res. 307 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the life and legacy of Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron, one of baseball's greatest players and a civil rights icon. The resolution commemorates Aaron's historic achievements, including breaking Babe Ruth's home run record on April 8, 1974, with 755 career home runs, and his pioneering role as an African American player who endured racism while advancing equality both on and off the field. The resolution acknowledges his numerous baseball records, his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and his work as a civic leader, including founding the Chasing the Dream Foundation to support underprivileged youth. This is a non-binding resolution with no funding or implementation requirements; it simply expresses the House's formal recognition of Aaron's contributions to baseball, civil rights, and American society.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a painful condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by a hormone imbalance and can cause symptoms such as infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.

This bill provides specified funds to the 1890 Scholarships Program for FY2025 and each succeeding year for student scholarships. This National Institute of Food and Agriculture program provides grants to 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black colleges and universities that belong to the U.S. land-grant university system) for students who intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences.The bill also permanently reauthorizes the 1890 Scholarships Program.Further, the bill specifies that student scholarships include scholarships for programs leading to a bachelor or graduate degree.

Making Advances Kinetic Education, Research, and Skills Act or the MAKERS ActThis bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education to support research and development related to makerspaces. Under the bill, makerspaces are defined as community spaces that provide learners and entrepreneurs with tools, technology, and knowledge, and support educational opportunities for personal growth, workforce training, and early-stage business ventures.Grant funds may be used to support research on the effectiveness of makerspaces in engaging students and communities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), among other functions.In awarding grants, the NSF must prioritize certain applicants, including (1) community colleges and minority-serving institutions; and (2) institutions that apply in partnership with workforce development entities, high-need local educational agencies, or independent nonprofit or academic makerspaces.