The Transportation for Reentry Act would require public transit agencies that receive federal funding to provide one year of free public transportation to people who have been released from prison after serving at least one year in federal or state facilities. The bill aims to help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into their communities by giving them reliable access to transportation for employment, services, and meeting parole requirements, with the goal of reducing recidivism rates. Transit agencies would receive federal reimbursement for both direct costs of providing free fares and indirect costs such as program development, staff training, and outreach to prisons. The bill authorizes $40 million annually from the Highway Trust Fund for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support these programs. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office would be required to submit a report to Congress within five years evaluating how well the program works and its effect on recidivism rates among participants.

The CHARTS Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies to help them adopt and develop health information technology systems. Each eligible provider can receive up to $500,000 over a three-year grant period, with the Secretary required to begin awarding grants within two years of the bill's enactment. The grants must be used to improve communication and data sharing between healthcare providers, enhance patient care quality, and reduce duplicate services and rehospitalizations, with priority given to providers serving Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and diverse geographic and demographic populations. The legislation authorizes $5 million for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028, and requires the Secretary to report to Congress three years after enactment on which providers received grants, and again at six years with findings on how the technology improved care coordination, patient outcomes, and federal healthcare spending.

The Celiac Safety Act of 2026 amends federal food labeling laws to classify gluten-containing grains as a major food allergen, requiring manufacturers to clearly label products containing wheat, rye, barley, and their hybrids. This change affects food producers and anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, as it will make it easier to identify foods that may cause allergic reactions or health problems. The law gives food manufacturers 18 months from the date of enactment to comply with the new labeling requirements, meaning companies will have time to update packaging and production processes before the rules take effect. No specific federal funding is allocated in the bill, as the compliance costs will fall on individual food companies. The legislation was introduced in May 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

This joint resolution uses Congress's power to block federal regulations to disapprove of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's decision to withdraw consumer protections for home sales financed through contracts for deed. Contracts for deed are alternative financing arrangements where a seller finances the property directly rather than using a traditional bank mortgage, and the withdrawn rule had required lenders to follow Truth in Lending disclosure requirements for these transactions. By passing this resolution, Congress would prevent the CFPB's withdrawal from taking effect, keeping the consumer protections in place. The resolution was introduced in April 2026 and referred to the House Financial Services Committee. If approved by both chambers and signed by the President, the rule would remain enforceable and have the force of law.

The Civics Learning Act of 2026 amends federal education law to expand civics education programs in schools across the country. The bill authorizes $70 million in new funding for fiscal year 2027 to support innovative civics learning activities, including hands-on civic engagement, teaching about the Constitution and civil rights movement, service learning projects, and online civics education. The legislation affects elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers, with a requirement that at least 30 percent of grant funding go to elementary schools and 30 percent to middle schools, with no more than 40 percent allocated to high schools. The bill responds to concerns that low civics proficiency among American students has contributed to political polarization and weakened democratic engagement, as evidenced by surveys showing many Americans cannot name the branches of government or basic constitutional rights. The Secretary of Education must submit annual reports to Congress on grant recipients and their progress in meeting civics education goals.

The Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026 establishes an independent review process that restricts the Bureau of Prisons' ability to ban books from prison facilities. Under this bill, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons can only prohibit a book after submitting a written request to a newly created Publication Review Committee and receiving approval. The committee must include at least five members, including the federal prison ombudsman, a professional librarian employed by the Bureau of Prisons, an incarcerated person, and someone with First Amendment expertise. Books cannot be banned simply because officials dislike the viewpoint or content, and incarcerated individuals can appeal book prohibitions; any appeal filed before a book is removed must be decided within 90 days and will keep the book available until that decision is made. The Bureau of Prisons must also submit annual reports to Congress detailing all prohibited books and the outcomes of any appeals, beginning within 30 days after the first fiscal year following the law's enactment.

This bill amends the Superfund law, the federal program that cleans up contaminated industrial sites, to require consideration of climate change impacts during the cleanup and site remediation process. Specifically, it directs the Environmental Protection Agency and responsible parties to account for potential threats from natural disasters and extreme weather events that may be worsened by climate change when selecting and evaluating cleanup strategies. The bill also requires the agency to assess whether selected remediation approaches will remain effective even after accounting for climate-related hazards and changes in local weather patterns. This affects companies responsible for contaminated sites, EPA officials, and communities near Superfund sites that may face increased flooding, storms, or other climate-related risks. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines but directs these climate considerations to be incorporated into existing Superfund remediation decision-making processes going forward.

The Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026 extends federal wage protections to people who work while incarcerated in prisons and jails. Currently, incarcerated workers are largely exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act, which means they are not guaranteed minimum wage or overtime pay. This bill would require that incarcerated workers employed by public correctional facilities or private prison operators be treated as employees entitled to minimum wage and other labor protections. The legislation allows deductions from incarcerated workers' pay for board, lodging, and court-imposed fees like criminal fines and attorney costs, but prevents facilities from using deductions to reduce wages below the minimum. The bill applies to all types of prison work, including prison industries, work-release programs, facility maintenance, and other labor programs.

This bill establishes a three-year pilot program directing the Attorney General to award grants to states for creating digital resource guides that help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully reenter their communities. The guides will compile comprehensive state-level information about available services including employment, housing, mental health treatment, food assistance, legal aid, transportation, and dozens of other support services, organized by region for easy access. States applying for grants must identify existing resources, assign staff to manage the guides, and develop plans to promote awareness among incarcerated and recently released populations. The bill authorizes $8 million annually from 2027 through 2030 to support grants, which can cover planning, implementation, employee salaries, translation services, and website maintenance. After the pilot program ends, the Attorney General must report to Congress on whether the guides successfully reduce recidivism and improve overall reentry outcomes.

The Prison Libraries Act of 2026 directs the Attorney General to establish a federal grant program that provides funding to states and territories for creating or expanding library services in correctional facilities. The grants aim to reduce recidivism and improve reintegration by funding library materials, hiring trained librarians, offering educational and job training programs, and providing digital access and literacy classes. Eligible states must submit comprehensive plans demonstrating the need for funding and detailing how libraries will serve incarcerated populations, with priority given to applicants offering post-secondary education, strong measurable outcomes, and geographic diversity across urban and rural areas. Grants last one year and can be renewed annually for up to six years total, with all library services provided free to incarcerated individuals. The bill authorizes $10 million annually from 2026 through 2031 to support these prison library programs.

The SPUR Housing Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a competitive grant program by December 2025 that provides funding to nonprofit housing organizations and community development financial institutions to support emerging real estate developers. These grants can be used to offer financing assistance (such as loans and credit enhancements), capacity-building training, and technical assistance to help new and under-resourced developers launch affordable housing and community development projects, particularly in distressed and high-opportunity areas. The program prioritizes organizations with a track record of supporting emerging developers and those willing to work with undercapitalized developers focused on low-income neighborhoods. The legislation authorizes $50 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for the program, with no single organization permitted to receive more than 15 percent of the total appropriated funds.

The Workforce of the Future Act authorizes federal grants to prepare American workers for an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and advanced technology. The bill directs the Departments of Education, Labor, and Commerce to jointly assess AI's impact on the workforce and identify vulnerable worker populations, while authorizing $160 million for schools to expand technology education from pre-K through high school and $90 million for workforce training programs in high-skill, high-wage jobs. Priority funding targets underserved communities including low-income areas, rural regions, and minority-serving institutions where technology education is currently limited. Grant recipients must submit detailed applications and biannual reports with demographic data, and the bill requires third-party evaluations and congressional recommendations within five years on expanding these programs further.

H.Res. 897 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for protecting the rights of youth in the foster care system. The resolution highlights research showing that foster youth face significant challenges, including higher rates of educational gaps, maltreatment, and mental health problems compared to their peers, with Black and Indigenous children disproportionately represented in the system. The resolution advocates for ten specific rights for foster youth, including access to education and extracurricular activities, comprehensive health services, legal representation, sibling contact, regular communication with caseworkers, and protection from abuse and discrimination. As a sense-of-the-House resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding, but rather expresses congressional sentiment intended to guide policy priorities and encourage action by states and agencies working with foster youth. The resolution was submitted in November 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

The Innovation Fund Act establishes a federal grant program to reward cities, counties, and other local governments that successfully increase their housing supply, particularly affordable and "attainable" housing for low- and moderate-income households. The Department of Housing and Urban Development must award at least 25 annual grants ranging from $250,000 to $10 million to eligible communities, with the program prioritizing those using innovative policies like zoning reforms, eliminating parking requirements, and streamlining building regulations. Grant recipients can use funds for community development activities, infrastructure improvements, or housing expansion initiatives, and the bill authorizes $200 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, adjusted for inflation. The bill applies to metropolitan areas, counties, local governments, and tribal nations that demonstrate housing supply growth, and the legislation explicitly protects local control by preventing the federal government from mandating or overriding local zoning decisions.

H.Res. 699 is a congressional resolution expressing support for designating September 2025 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month." The resolution aims to increase public awareness of polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a genetic kidney disorder affecting approximately 600,000 Americans and one of the four leading causes of kidney failure in the U.S. The resolution highlights that PKD is progressive, affects multiple organ systems, and has no cure, with about 50 percent of patients experiencing kidney failure by age 60. This symbolic designation has no direct funding or enforcement mechanism but encourages Americans and organizations to participate in awareness activities and supports the PKD Foundation's mission to advance research, education, and patient support—including their annual Walk for PKD fundraising event. The resolution was submitted in September 2025 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency to consult with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine before proposing new rules about fluoride levels in drinking water. Specifically, the EPA must request an independent scientific review of any proposed fluoride rule and allow 90 to 180 days for that review to be completed. The EPA must then share all data supporting its proposed rule with the National Academies, consider their findings, and publish the full review alongside any proposed rule in the Federal Register. The bill does not authorize new funding, instead allowing the EPA to use existing budgeted resources to manage this review process. The legislation affects drinking water safety policies nationwide and would apply to any future EPA action regarding fluoride regulations.

The Community Paramedicine Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to support community paramedicine services in rural areas, where specially trained paramedics work with other health care providers to address local health problems and reduce unnecessary emergency room visits. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants of up to $750,000 to individual eligible entities (emergency medical services agencies, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations) or up to $1.5 million to groups of entities applying jointly, with a maximum grant period of five years. Grant funds can be used to hire and retain paramedic staff, purchase equipment and vehicles, cover medical oversight costs, and conduct public education about community paramedicine benefits. The legislation requires 15 percent of annual funding to be reserved for applications serving Tribal communities and establishes an advisory board to review applications and recommend recipients. No specific funding amount is specified in the bill text, leaving appropriations to be determined by Congress.

The Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act of 2025 authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development to award competitive grants to local governments, public housing agencies, and nonprofits to transform neighborhoods experiencing extreme poverty and severely distressed housing into mixed-income communities with quality housing, jobs, and services. Grantees must submit comprehensive plans that include housing rehabilitation or replacement, one-for-one replacement of demolished units, supportive services, job training, and resident relocation assistance, with at least one-third of replacement units built on-site. The law includes strong resident protections, requiring at least 90 days' advance notice before relocation, comparable replacement housing in low-poverty areas, and ongoing contact with displaced households until they access replacement units. Projects must maintain affordability for at least 30 years, comply with fair housing and accessibility standards, and include resident involvement throughout planning and implementation. The Secretary may withdraw funding from underperforming grantees and reallocate resources to other qualified applicants.

H.Res. 501, the Building Unity through Dual Sponsors Resolution, modifies House rules to allow bills and resolutions to have two lead sponsors instead of one, provided that one sponsor comes from the majority party and the other from the minority party. This change is intended to encourage bipartisan collaboration by making it easier for members of opposing parties to jointly introduce legislation. Under the new rule, both co-sponsors would be permitted to add additional cosponsors and submit constitutional authority statements for the bill. The resolution does not authorize any spending or establish a timeline, as it simply amends House procedural rules. The measure was introduced on June 11, 2025, by a bipartisan group of representatives and referred to the House Rules Committee.

American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025This bill addresses housing affordability and availability through grants, housing programs, and oversight of financial institutions. The bill also makes certain changes to the estate tax, such as by generally increasing the rate.The Department of Housing and Urban Development shall provide grants to (1) state, local, and tribal governments to remove barriers to building affordable units, (2) states to assist borrowers who have negative equity in their homes, (3) state housing finance agencies to support construction of affordable rental housing and prevent tenant displacement and harassment, and (4) eligible individuals (generally, lower income individuals who are first generation homebuyers) to help them purchase their first homes.The bill establishes and provides funding for the first-time homeowner grant program and the affordable rental housing construction program, and it also funds existing rural housing programs.The bill also requires financial regulators to generally assess the effectiveness of financial institutions in meeting the credit and lending needs of their communities, particularly of underserved populations. The bill also expands fair housing protections to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, source of income, veteran status, or an individual's perceived membership in a protected class (e.g., an individual's perceived race or sex).Additionally, the bill modifies the estate tax in various ways, including by reducing the number of brackets to three, increasing the tax rates, and reducing the basic exemption amount. The bill also places additional taxes on high-income estates and trusts.

The Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025 aims to increase private landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program—which helps low-income renters afford housing—by offering financial incentives to property owners. The bill provides up to 200% of monthly rent as one-time payments to landlords who newly participate, particularly in low-poverty neighborhoods, along with security deposit assistance and bonus payments to housing agencies that hire staff to recruit landlords. A new $100 million annual fund (running through 2029) will finance these incentive programs. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must report to Congress each year for five years on whether the bill successfully expands landlord participation, with particular attention to accessible units and housing in high-opportunity areas with poverty rates below 20 percent.