The STOP GAMES Act of 2026 amends federal drug approval law to make it easier for the FDA to reject petitions that are primarily intended to delay the approval of generic drugs or biosimilars. The bill establishes specific factors the FDA should consider when determining whether a petition is filed to obstruct approvals, including submitting petitions long after relevant information became available, filing multiple similar petitions, submitting petitions timed to block patent expiration dates, or raising issues already addressed by the FDA. The law also requires anyone filing a lawsuit against the FDA over drug approvals to first submit a timely petition, and establishes stricter timelines and penalties for those who fail to do so. Additionally, the bill requires the FDA to report annually to Congress on all petitions received, including the time spent reviewing each one and any delays caused to drug approvals. The legislation aims to prevent companies from using the petition process as a tactic to keep cheaper generic and biosimilar drugs off the market.

The Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act requires the Department of Education to collect and publish detailed information about teachers and principals working in public schools as part of its existing civil rights data collection efforts. Schools and school districts must report data on the number of full-time teachers and principals, their years of experience, licensing and certification status, and subject matter qualifications in key areas like mathematics, science, special education, and English as a second language. The department must break down all this information by race, ethnicity, and sex to reveal demographic patterns in the educator workforce, while protecting individual privacy. The department will then publish special reports and make the underlying data publicly accessible through the Office for Civil Rights website, allowing researchers, policymakers, and the public to analyze trends in teacher and principal staffing. The bill takes effect with the next civil rights data collection cycle after it becomes law.

The Homegrown Fertilizer Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants and loans to help businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives, tribal organizations, and state and local governments build or expand fertilizer and nutrient production facilities in the United States. Eligible entities can receive up to $100 million in grants, which must be matched with equal non-Federal funds, or access direct or guaranteed loans for activities including constructing new facilities, purchasing equipment, improving worker safety and environmental compliance, and training workers. The bill prioritizes projects that improve production methods, increase competition, reduce fertilizer prices and volatility for farmers, or dedicate additional capacity to U.S. agricultural production, with a requirement that recipients repay grants if they sell their facilities to major market competitors within ten years. Projects are limited to five years, though the Secretary can extend this timeline if warranted. Funding will come from the Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation borrowing authority, and the program will coordinate with other federal agencies to help applicants access additional resources.

This bill creates a new independent National Weather Safety Board to investigate major weather disasters and evaluate how federal agencies prepare for and respond to severe weather events. The board will consist of at least seven members appointed by the President with Senate approval, drawing from experts in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, emergency management, and academia, with no more than four from the same political party. Within 120 days of establishment, the board must develop a system to track disaster information and will have 14 days after a qualifying severe weather event to vote on whether to investigate it. The board can investigate preparedness and response efforts by agencies including FEMA, the National Weather Service, and the Army Corps of Engineers, issue subpoenas for evidence, and publish preliminary reports within 90 days and final reports within 20 months. The board will also publicly track whether agencies implement its recommendations. The legislation does not specify funding amounts and establishes the board for a five-year period, after which it will terminate.

Air Guard Standardizing Tuition Assistance To Unify the Services Act of 2025 or the Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to establish a permanent program to pay all or a portion of tuition or expenses at an educational institution for members of the Air National Guard who are in compliance with training requirements (i.e., required field exercises and drills).

This bill directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a standardized, nationwide methodology for measuring soil carbon within 270 days and create a voluntary reporting program where farmers can submit their soil carbon data with assistance in multiple languages. The legislation also establishes a Soil Carbon Inventory and Analysis Network to systematically track soil carbon changes on U.S. croplands, rangelands, pastures, and wetlands every five years, with strict privacy protections ensuring landowner data remains confidential and results are shared publicly to show how farming practices affect carbon sequestration. Additionally, the bill expands existing agricultural research grants to fund soil carbon and greenhouse gas research, extends demonstration projects from three to five years, and requires development of predictive modeling tools to help farmers estimate how conservation practices will impact soil carbon and emissions. The legislation authorizes $2 million annually for the reporting program, $17.5 million annually for the inventory network, and $500,000 annually for predictive modeling tools, allowing partnerships with universities and research institutions throughout implementation.

This bill establishes a federal Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency. The program provides grants to states and Indian tribes to help low-income households pay overdue water and wastewater bills and current service costs. Eligible households include those receiving benefits like food stamps, disability payments, or veterans' assistance, or those with household incomes at or below 150 percent of the poverty line (or other income thresholds based on state or area median income). The bill also allocates grants to qualified nonprofit organizations to help rural and underserved water systems access these funds. The legislation authorizes $500 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support these assistance efforts.

This bill increases federal funding for home modifications that help disabled veterans live independently. Specifically, it raises the amount the Department of Veterans Affairs can pay for home improvements and structural alterations from $6,800 to $10,000 for most veterans, and from $2,000 to $10,000 for another category of veterans receiving home health services. The bill also requires these benefit amounts to automatically adjust each year based on construction cost inflation, ensuring the funding keeps pace with actual home improvement expenses. The changes apply to veterans who apply for these benefits on or after the bill's enactment date, though veterans who already exhausted their benefits before the law passes will not receive additional funding. This legislation aims to give disabled veterans greater autonomy by better covering the cost of making their homes accessible and safe.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the "Jay P. Larson Post Office Building".

Arsenal Workload Sustainment ActThis bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a five-year pilot program to give preference to any procurement action or solicitation with a non-public partner that uses a government-owned and operated arsenal of the Department of the Army in any type of contractual agreement with the government. Under the program, DOD must add 20% to the price of the bid of non-public partners that do not use a government-owned arsenal.DOD must also give preference to non-public partners that utilize the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence of the Army and ensure not less than 25% of the activities under the partnership are performed by DOD employees.

Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications Act or the QUIET ActThis bill establishes a disclosure requirement for robocalls that use artificial intelligence (AI) to emulate a human being and increases forfeiture and fine amounts for certain violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). (The TCPA prohibits certain telemarketing calls made without the recipient’s consent and using specified automated technologies.)Specifically, any robocall that uses AI to emulate a human being must include a disclosure at the beginning of the message indicating that AI is being used. Under the bill, robocalls are defined as calls made or text messages sent (1) using automatic dialing technology, or (2) using an artificially generated message or an artificial or prerecorded voice. Calls or texts that are made or sent using equipment that requires substantial human intervention are excluded. Further, the bill doubles the maximum forfeiture penalty and criminal fine that may be imposed for certain violations of the TCPA involving the use of AI to impersonate an individual or entity with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value. This provision applies to violations that occur after the bill’s enactment.