The Protecting Student Privacy Act would prohibit federal agencies responsible for immigration enforcement, including the Department of Homeland Security and state or local immigration agencies, from accessing or using personal information that students and their families provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The bill protects the privacy rights of students and their parents or contributors by preventing this sensitive financial and personal data from being shared for immigration enforcement purposes. The law would include narrow exceptions allowing disclosure only when required by court order in connection with federal or state criminal proceedings, or when a student or family member voluntarily consents without any coercion or pressure from immigration authorities. If the Department of Education discovers that student aid information has been improperly disclosed in violation of the law, it must report the incident to Congress. The bill supersedes any conflicting federal, state, or local laws that would otherwise authorize such disclosures.

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.

The FERRIES Act (Federal Enhancement and Revitalization of Reliable Infrastructure for Essential Seaways Act) provides $3.5 billion in federal funding over five years (2027-2031) to support passenger ferry services across the United States. The legislation establishes or expands four grant programs: $500 million for constructing ferries and terminals, $1.25 billion for urban ferry services, $1.25 billion for rural ferry services in underserved areas, and $500 million for modernizing ferry fleets and supporting shipyard jobs. The bill is sponsored by House members representing coastal and island communities and would benefit states, transit agencies, and local governments that operate ferry systems. Funds are appropriated from the general Treasury and are available for obligation through fiscal year 2031, with no restrictions on how they interact with other transportation funding programs.

This bill expands the Defense Community Infrastructure Program to allow Indian tribes to participate and receive funding alongside state and local governments. Currently, the program helps communities near military installations plan and improve infrastructure projects, but tribes are excluded from eligibility. The legislation amends federal law to recognize Indian tribes as eligible applicants and beneficiaries under the same terms as local governments. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, instead modifying existing program rules to include tribes in an ongoing initiative. This change would enable tribal governments near military installations to access federal support for community infrastructure improvements on the same basis as non-tribal jurisdictions.

The Helping Our People Act of 2026 amends a 1989 federal law governing the Puyallup Tribe of Indians by clarifying the tribe's ability to withdraw money from its settlement trust fund. Under the bill, the Puyallup Tribe can now access these trust funds following standard procedures outlined in the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994, provided they submit a management plan approved by the Secretary of the Interior. The legislation also includes a savings clause ensuring that the Puyallup Tribe retains the same rights as other federally recognized tribes under any new federal laws passed in the future. The bill was introduced on January 27, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but contains no specific funding amounts or implementation timelines.

The Emergency Responder Protection Act restricts immigration enforcement actions by federal agents from occurring within 1,000 feet of protected emergency locations, such as disaster relief sites, evacuation routes, and facilities providing emergency services. Enforcement agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection can only conduct operations in these zones during genuine emergencies—such as imminent threats to safety, terrorism concerns, or hot pursuit of dangerous suspects—and must immediately cease operations once those circumstances end. If agents are uncertain whether an emergency exists, they must stop and consult their supervisor before proceeding. The bill requires immigration officers to act discreetly and minimally when near these protected locations, and any evidence gathered in violation of these rules cannot be used in deportation proceedings. The legislation mandates annual training for agency personnel, requires detailed reporting to the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General for each enforcement action at protected locations, and calls for annual reports to Congress on all such actions and related complaints. The rules take effect 90 days after passage, with the Department of Homeland Security given an additional 90 days to issue implementing regulations.

The EQUAL Parks Act would convert a 2017 presidential memorandum into permanent law, requiring federal agencies to actively promote diversity and inclusion across national parks, national forests, and other public lands and waters. The bill affects the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and other federal agencies responsible for managing public lands, as well as communities that use these resources. The legislation essentially locks in existing diversity and inclusion initiatives as legal requirements rather than discretionary policies that could change with different administrations. The bill was referred to multiple committees including Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology for their review. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are outlined in the legislation text.

The Tribal Emergency Response Resources Act (TERRA Act) streamlines federal funding and support for Indian tribes dealing with environmental damage, climate disasters, and necessary relocations by consolidating multiple federal funding streams into single, comprehensive plans administered by the Department of Interior. Under this legislation, tribes gain flexibility to reallocate consolidated federal funds across approved activities, submit a single annual report instead of separate filings for each program, and request waivers of federal requirements such as matching funds or competitive processes—with waivers automatically granted after 45 days unless an agency objects. The bill establishes a presumption of approval for submitted plans within 90 days, expedites environmental reviews and permits through coordinated one-year federal agency timelines, and creates streamlined procedures for converting tribal-owned land to federal trust status. Tribes can also carry over unused funds indefinitely, retain all indirect costs and interest earned, and use transferred federal funds to satisfy matching requirements under other programs, with federal funding levels guaranteed not to decrease due to the law's implementation. The Secretary of Interior must report to Congress within two years on the Act's progress.

The ANCHOR for Military Families Act requires the Department of Defense to provide comprehensive information about relocation assistance programs to service members and their families when they receive orders for a permanent change of station. Specifically, the bill mandates that this information be delivered at least 45 days before the move takes effect and must include details about housing assistance, mental health support, educational resources for children (including special education services), financial counseling, spouse employment support, and community integration services. The legislation emphasizes support for military children, particularly those with disabilities, and requires the Defense Department to develop accessible materials, online resources, and a communication strategy to ensure families are aware of available assistance. The Secretary of Defense must report to Congress annually for three years on implementation efforts, including the success of awareness campaigns and any recommendations for improvement. The bill affects all active-duty service members and their families undergoing permanent relocations.

This bill protects approximately 126,554 acres of federal land in Washington's Olympic region by establishing 14 new or expanded wilderness areas and designating 21 river segments as "Wild and Scenic Rivers" under federal protection. The wilderness areas include new zones such as Lost Creek, Rugged Ridge, and Gates of the Elwha, while the protected river segments—including the Bogachiel, Hoh, Quillayute, and Lyre Rivers—are classified as wild, scenic, or recreational depending on their development level. Management of these protected areas falls to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, with some segments managed cooperatively by Washington State, and the bill requires updated management plans within 3-5 years. The legislation allows restoration projects and endangered species recovery activities while preserving existing private property rights and Native American treaty rights, and it prohibits mining, drilling, and mineral leasing on the designated federal lands. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the 3-5 year planning requirement.

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration ActThis bill takes approximately 1,082.63 acres of specified lands in Washington into trust for the benefit of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. Land taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation.Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer ActThis bill administratively transfers approximately 72 acres of specified lands in Washington from the U.S. Forest Service to the Department of the Interior. Interior must take this land into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation. Land taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation.The bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.The bill requires Interior, for purposes of taking the land into trust, to meet the disclosure requirements for hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants, without otherwise being required to remediate or abate those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.

This bill establishes a new Inspector General position for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the federal agency responsible for managing the President's budget and overseeing government operations. The Inspector General would be responsible for auditing and investigating OMB's activities, similar to inspector general offices that exist in other federal agencies. The bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General within 120 days of the law taking effect, and specifies that this new inspector general's authority will be limited to matters specifically assigned by law. This creates an independent internal watchdog to monitor OMB's financial practices and operations.