# Summary of H.R. 10015: Great American Healthcare Act This bill makes sweeping changes to healthcare financing and price transparency in the United States. The legislation expands Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) by increasing contribution limits, allowing broader use of funds for wellness expenses like fitness memberships and healthy food, and permitting rollovers to family members or special savings accounts. It also removes certain healthcare coverage requirements tied to HSA eligibility and allows HSA funds to be rolled over from flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement arrangements. The bill significantly strengthens price transparency requirements for hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, imaging services, and ambulatory surgical centers, requiring them to publish detailed pricing information by January 1, 2027. Health insurers must disclose negotiated rates and claims data to group health plans, with strict deadlines and civil penalties up to $300 per day or millions of dollars for persistent noncompliance. The legislation also requires health plans to provide detailed explanations of benefits and itemized bills within specified timeframes. For prescription drugs, the bill maintains current Medicare payment rates for cancer and complex therapies by requiring manufacturers to pay rebates when drug prices fall below negotiated maximum fair prices. Additionally, it expands access to certain prescription medications by allowing pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to dispense and administer drugs for minor conditions under new protocols. The bill also makes technical changes to Federal Reserve banking rules regarding earnings on reserve balances.

This resolution expresses support for designating July as "National Fireworks Month" to celebrate America's Independence Day traditions. The measure highlights the historical significance of fireworks in Fourth of July celebrations, dating back to John Adams's vision in 1776, and notes that over 14,000 fireworks displays occurred on Independence Day in 2025 alone. The resolution emphasizes the economic importance of the fireworks industry, pointing out that Americans spend more than $2.3 billion annually on consumer fireworks and that 50 million people travel to celebrate during the Fourth of July holiday, supporting local economies. The resolution recognizes the fireworks industry as a livelihood for small business owners and calls on municipalities to celebrate America's 250th birthday with Fourth of July celebrations. This is a symbolic measure with no funding or enforcement mechanisms, and it does not require any specific actions or timelines beyond urging communities to mark the occasion.

This bill amends federal law to eliminate all exceptions that currently allow non-citizens to vote in federal elections. Specifically, it removes language from the criminal code that previously permitted certain aliens to vote under limited circumstances, making it uniformly illegal for any non-citizen to vote in federal, state, or local elections without exception. The legislation also strengthens immigration consequences by making non-citizens who vote unlawfully inadmissible to the United States and subject to deportation. The bill was introduced in June 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, but contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines. The measure primarily affects non-citizens and immigration enforcement authorities by broadening the grounds for immigration penalties related to unauthorized voting.

The Make the American Dream Real Again Act creates a new federal tax credit for homeowners who sell their primary residence to first-time homebuyers. Under the bill, eligible sellers can claim a refundable tax credit equal to the lesser of the actual home acquisition expenses they pay for the buyer (such as down payment, inspection costs, and closing costs) or the amount of capital gains tax they would owe on the sale. The bill defines first-time homebuyers as individuals who have not owned a home in the previous two years. The legislation takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026, and directs the Treasury Department to issue regulations implementing the program. The bill includes technical amendments to ensure the new credit is properly integrated into the federal tax code.

This bill would repeal the Davis-Bacon Act's wage requirements, which currently mandate that workers on federally funded construction projects be paid prevailing wages in their area. The legislation would eliminate the wage protections that have been in place since 1931 for workers on federal, state, and local government construction projects. The repeal would take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law but would not apply to construction contracts already in existence or those with bids already outstanding at that time. This change would primarily affect construction workers who perform labor on government-funded building projects, potentially lowering their wages in those positions. No specific funding is involved since the bill removes an existing requirement rather than allocating new money.

H.R. 8324, the Great American Healthcare Plan, makes significant changes to health savings accounts and requires sweeping price transparency across the healthcare system. The bill increases HSA contribution limits to match 401(k) limits (currently $23,500 annually, adjusted for inflation) with catch-up provisions for those age 50 and older, expands HSA inheritance to allow transfers to children and grandparents, and permits charitable organizations to contribute up to $5,000 annually to individuals' accounts. The legislation requires hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, imaging centers, and ambulatory surgical centers to publicly disclose detailed pricing information in machine-readable formats starting in 2027 and 2028, while health insurance plans must provide real-time access to individual cost estimates and publicly release monthly negotiated rate data; these providers face civil penalties up to $300 per day for non-compliance. The bill also mandates that healthcare providers deliver itemized bills within 30 days, requires health plans to provide detailed explanations of benefits within 45 days, and gives group health plans expanded access to claims and pricing data from providers and service administrators within 15 days. Additionally, the legislation establishes a rebate system for certain Medicare Part B drugs when negotiated prices fall below standard rates and ensures government health programs cover expanded-access prescription drugs administered by qualified healthcare professionals.

This bill gives the FAA and state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies the legal authority to detect, track, disable, and destroy drones that threaten public safety and critical infrastructure. The legislation establishes a three-year general pilot program allowing up to 4,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide to acquire and operate counter-drone systems, along with a separate pilot program for up to 40 agencies in 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities to protect the tournament. After the pilots conclude, state and local agencies can permanently operate counter-drone systems at high-risk facilities if they register with a federal administrator, complete required training, and maintain strict reporting requirements. The bill includes privacy protections to limit surveillance to necessary activities and requires immediate destruction of intercepted communications unless needed for criminal investigation or national defense. Federal funding from existing Department of Transportation grant programs will support these pilot programs before the permanent authorization takes effect.

Smart Space Act of 2026This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to publish a recommended list of public building projects for which public-private partnerships and alternative financing methods should be used.Under the bill, GSA must hold consultation meetings to identify alternative financing solutions for the construction, renovation, or preparation for disposal of public buildings that will reduce costs to the federal government. Such meetings must include experts in private commercial real estate and federal real estate. If available, state real estate experts with experience leveraging private financing for public buildings and facilities must also be included.GSA must submit to the President and Congress, and publish on its website (1) recommendations on types of public-private partnerships and alternative financing methods best suited for meeting the federal government's public building needs, and (2) a list of recommended projects for which such methods should be used.Projects included on the recommended projects list must meet certain criteria, including consolidating or relocating federal agencies out of costly, inefficient, and underutilized spaces that GSA intends to sell or dispose of once vacated.

The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act would restrict vehicle manufacturers from accessing, selling, or sharing data collected from cars without the explicit written consent of vehicle owners. The bill requires manufacturers to give owners free, real-time access to all data generated by their vehicles through open interfaces, allowing owners to control and delete their information without paying extra fees. The legislation also prohibits manufacturers from sharing personally identifiable information with China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela for national security reasons. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the law as an unfair or deceptive practice under existing consumer protection laws, and the bill takes effect three months after enactment with no new funding required—agencies would use existing appropriations to implement it.

The Government Shutdown Efficiency Act would allow the President to sell federal real property during government shutdowns and use the proceeds to pay the salaries and expenses of federal workers who remain on the job during the lapse in funding. The bill affects all federal employees and agencies, particularly those deemed essential during a shutdown, as well as the federal government's real estate holdings. Any funds from property sales that arrive after the shutdown ends would go to deficit reduction, though the bill also allows such funds to be used for purchasing Greenland. The legislation prohibits selling federal property to adversaries including North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran, and ensures that workers paid through this mechanism would not receive back pay once appropriations resume. The bill has been referred to the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Foreign Affairs for consideration.

The Train Crew Choice Act would overturn a Federal Railroad Administration safety rule that took effect in April 2024 requiring minimum train crew sizes. The bill would eliminate the crew size safety requirements entirely, returning to previous staffing standards and giving railroads more flexibility in determining how many workers to staff on trains. The legislation directly affects freight and passenger rail operators, who would no longer be bound by the federal crew size minimums established in the 2024 rule. There is no specific funding allocated in this bill, as it functions as a rollback of existing regulations rather than a new program. The bill has no stated implementation timeline—if passed, it would immediately nullify the April 2024 rule.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would impose a balanced budget requirement on the federal government, with specific rules for managing the national debt. The amendment would cap outstanding federal debt at 105 percent of the debt level at the time of ratification, and any increases beyond that initial cap would require approval from a simple majority of state legislatures within 60 days. The proposal also mandates a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress to enact any new or increased income taxes, and requires the President to cut specific spending if the debt approaches 98 percent of the authorized limit—with failure to do so constituting an impeachable offense. Like all constitutional amendments, this would need approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate and ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years to take effect. The amendment would fundamentally reshape how Congress manages federal finances and taxes, affecting all Americans through potential changes to government spending, tax policy, and the size of the national debt.

Freights First ActThis bill eliminates Amtrak's preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing if such rail line, junction, or crossing is located within 50 miles of a port or rail yard. Currently, Amtrak's priority status does not apply if there is an emergency.

Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act or the FIT Procurement ActThis bill addresses various issues related to federal procurement policy and the federal acquisition workforce. For example, the bill requiresthe Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) to establish a pilot program to consider incorporating experiential learning into the Federal Credentials Program, the Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting Officer’s Representative Program, and the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Program;FAI to provide information and communications technology acquisition training for certain acquisition workforce members;the General Services Administration to assume responsibility from the Office of Management and Budget for developing and implementing an artificial intelligence training program for certain acquisition workforce members;the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) to issue guidance on when a wider range of projects, including commercial or non-government projects, should be accepted as relevant past performance so as to increase competition among eligible firms; andthe OFPP to implement regulatory and other non-legislative actions, based on input from the Chief Acquisition Officers Council and the public, to remove barriers to entry for small businesses seeking to participate in federal government procurement.The bill also increases the simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 and the micro purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000. (The federal government uses less complex procedures for the purchase of property and services valued below the simplified acquisition threshold. Purchases below the micro purchase threshold generally do not require soliciting competitive quotations if the contracting officer considers the price to be reasonable.)

H.R. 3949 directs the Department of Homeland Security to exempt propane tanks holding up to 126,000 pounds from CFATS (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards) regulations. CFATS is a security program that requires facilities storing certain hazardous chemicals to implement protective measures against terrorist attacks. This exemption would apply to smaller propane storage tanks used by farms, businesses, and communities across the country. The bill affects propane suppliers, agricultural operations, and other entities that rely on propane storage, potentially reducing their regulatory compliance costs and paperwork. No specific funding or timeline is included in the legislation; it simply directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement the exemption.

This bill amends federal water pollution law to establish stricter timelines and requirements for lawsuits challenging dredged material discharge permits issued by the Army Corps of Engineers or states. Specifically, it requires legal challenges to be filed within 60 days of permit issuance and limits suits to parties who submitted detailed comments during the original permitting process and whose lawsuit relates to those comments. The bill also restricts courts' ability to shut down permitted activities, allowing them to halt operations only if they find an imminent and substantial danger to human health or the environment with no other legal remedy available. If a court finds the permit violated requirements, it must remand the case for further proceedings with a deadline of no more than 180 days for the agency to comply with the court's order. The legislation affects construction, mining, and development projects requiring water permits, as well as environmental advocacy groups and other stakeholders who challenge such permits.

The Reliable Grid Act would prohibit the EPA from enforcing environmental regulations that restrict the operation of coal, natural gas, and other dispatchable power plants unless the entire U.S. power grid is deemed to have "normal risk" by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). The bill targets three specific EPA rules enacted in 2024 that the sponsors argue have forced premature retirements of fossil fuel power plants, contributing to electricity shortages and grid instability. The legislation affects electric utilities, power plant operators, and ultimately energy consumers, as it would essentially freeze enforcement of major EPA environmental standards for power generation until grid reliability concerns are resolved. The bill includes no new funding or specific timeline for implementation, instead establishing a condition—NERC's assessment that all bulk-power system areas are at normal risk—that must be met before EPA enforcement can resume. Supporters argue this protects grid reliability during the transition to renewable energy, while critics contend it would block important air quality and climate regulations.

Guidance Clarity Act of 2025This bill requires federal agencies to state on the first page of guidance documents that such guidance (1) does not have the force and effect of law, and (2) is intended only to provide clarity to the public about existing legal requirements or agency policies.

H.R. 2174, the Paycheck Protection Act, would prohibit federal agencies and the U.S. Postal Service from deducting labor union dues, fees, or political contributions directly from employees' paychecks. Currently, federal employees can authorize their employers to withhold these amounts, but this bill would eliminate that practice government-wide. The legislation affects all federal workers who are union members, effectively requiring them to pay dues through other means if they choose to remain union members. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timeline, as it is primarily a regulatory change to existing federal law. Supporters argue it protects workers' paychecks, while opponents contend it weakens union membership and labor representation among federal employees.

Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025This bill establishes work requirements for adults ages 19 to 59 under Medicaid. It also extends work requirements to additional individuals under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).Specifically, the bill prohibits federal Medicaid payment for adults ages 19 to 59 unless these individuals (1) work at least 80 hours per month or have a monthly income that is at least equal to the federal minimum wage multiplied by 80 hours, (2) participate in a work program for at least 80 hours per month, (3) engage in community service for at least 80 hours per month, or (4) participate in a combination of the aforementioned activities for at least 80 hours per month. States may choose to disenroll individuals from Medicaid if they do not meet these requirements. The bill excludes certain individuals from these requirements, including those with disabilities, who care for children under the age of six, or who are enrolled in an educational program at least half-time. The bill also modifies work requirements under SNAP so as to require individuals ages 56 to 60, those with children ages 6 and older, homeless individuals, and certain former foster youth to meet the work requirements for SNAP (these individuals are currently exempt from work requirements). Additionally, states may no longer request to waive work requirements for individuals in areas with high unemployment rates or that lack a sufficient number of available jobs.

The UNPLUG EVs Act would eliminate federal funding for two electric vehicle infrastructure programs by rescinding unspent money that had been appropriated but not yet committed to projects. Specifically, the bill would cancel all remaining funds for charging and fueling grants under federal highway law and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, which were established under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The reclaimed money would be returned to the U.S. Treasury to help reduce the federal deficit rather than being used for EV charging station construction or deployment. The bill would affect states and localities that had applied for or were expecting to receive these grants to build out charging networks, as well as any companies or organizations planning to participate in these programs. No new funding or timeline is involved; the bill simply terminates existing but unspent allocations.

Achieving Choice in Education Act or the ACE ActThis bill expands the expenses that may be paid for with tax-free distributions from a qualified tuition program (known as a 529 plan) to include certain elementary, secondary, and homeschool education expenses and makes other changes related to 529 plans. The bill also limits the tax exclusion for interest on state or local bonds.Under current law, 529 plan distributions are excluded from gross income if they are used to pay for qualified higher education expenses, which includes up to $10,000 (per year and per beneficiary) for tuition at an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school.The bill expands the expenses that may be paid for with tax-free 529 plan distributions to include homeschooling tuition and the following expenses related to elementary, secondary, and homeschool education:curriculum,books,instructional and online educational materials,tutoring or educational classes outside the home,testing fees,fees for dual enrollment in a higher education institution, andeducational therapies for disabled students.The bill also increases the amount of tax-free 529 plan distributions that may be used to pay for elementary, secondary, and homeschool education expenses to $20,000.The bill increases the annual gift tax exclusion by $20,000 for contributions made to a 529 plan. (Under current law, up to $19,000 may be excluded from taxable gifts in 2025.)Finally, the bill limits the tax exclusion for interest on state or local bonds to bonds issued by states that meet minimum school choice requirements or political subdivisions of such states.

Life at Conception Act This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.

H.R. 335, the "Repeal the NFA Act," would eliminate the National Firearms Act by removing Chapter 53 of the Internal Revenue Code. The National Firearms Act, passed in 1934, currently regulates certain firearms and accessories—including machine guns, silencers, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and destructive devices—by requiring registration, background checks, and a $200 federal tax stamp for each item. If enacted, this bill would remove all federal restrictions and tax requirements associated with these weapons categories, allowing unrestricted civilian ownership of these items without registration or federal approval. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. The legislation does not specify an implementation timeline or address state-level regulations that may remain in place.

Abolish the ATF Act This bill abolishes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.