This bill creates a new tax credit to help seniors age 60 and older pay for home modifications that improve accessibility and safety. Eligible individuals can claim a credit of up to $10,000 per year for expenses like installing wheelchair ramps, grab bars, handrails, chair lifts, non-slip flooring, and similar modifications to their primary residence or qualified second home. The credit begins to phase out for taxpayers with higher incomes, starting at $200,000 for joint filers, $150,000 for heads of household, and $100,000 for single filers. The bill also authorizes $100 million annually from 2027 through 2031 for a separate grant program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help low-income older adults with home modifications. The tax credit takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026, and will be adjusted for inflation in subsequent years.

The Home Mortgage Interest Credit Act of 2026 creates a new tax credit that allows homeowners to claim up to $2,000 per year (or $1,000 for those filing separately) for mortgage interest paid on their primary residence. The credit applies to interest on loans used to purchase, construct, or improve a home, as well as refinanced mortgages, and phases out for higher-income earners starting at $300,000 for joint filers, $200,000 for heads of household, and $150,000 for other filers. The credit is limited to U.S. citizens and resident aliens, and taxpayers cannot claim both this credit and a traditional mortgage interest deduction for the same debt. The credit takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026, and the dollar limits will be adjusted annually for inflation starting in 2028.

This resolution recognizes stroke as a national health crisis and calls for coordinated federal action to improve treatment access and outcomes. The resolution highlights that while mechanical thrombectomy is a highly effective and cost-effective treatment for severe strokes caused by large vessel blockages, only 3 to 7 percent of eligible stroke patients currently receive it, largely due to gaps in emergency medical services training, standardized protocols, and public awareness. The resolution urges the federal government, states, and regional EMS systems to develop standardized stroke training curricula, implement routing protocols that transport suspected stroke patients directly to hospitals equipped for thrombectomy procedures, increase public education campaigns about stroke symptoms, and ensure transparent reporting of stroke center capabilities. Key concerns addressed include inconsistent EMS recognition of stroke symptoms, treatment delays caused by patients being taken to the nearest hospital rather than specialized centers, and low public awareness that every minute of delay puts millions of neurons at risk of permanent damage. The resolution does not authorize specific funding or establish timelines but expresses support for World Stroke Thrombectomy Day on May 15 and calls for equitable access to stroke care for all Americans regardless of geographic location.

The NOPE Act would cancel a Treasury Department license that authorized the delivery and sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, effective immediately upon passage. Within 30 days of enactment, the bill requires the President to impose sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities involved in oil and gas extraction, refinement, production, and maritime transportation, including asset freezes and visa revocations. The sanctions include exceptions for humanitarian assistance such as food, medicine, and medical devices, as well as for activities necessary to comply with U.S. international obligations and authorized intelligence or law enforcement operations. Additionally, the bill requires the State Department to submit reports to Congress every 60 days for three years analyzing the impact of the canceled license on Iranian oil exports, production levels, and government revenues. The legislation would penalize violations under existing economic sanctions laws.

The Protecting Our Integrity and Nation from Tyranny Act creates new criminal penalties and legal remedies aimed at preventing election interference by high-ranking executive branch officials. The bill makes it a federal crime, punishable by up to five years in prison and fines, for covered individuals—including the President, Vice President, cabinet secretaries, and other senior officials—to engage in election interference, which includes violating voting laws, spreading unsubstantiated fraud claims to election officials, or misusing government resources or personnel to influence election outcomes. The legislation also restricts the President's authority to deploy armed forces or exercise federal law enforcement in a state during an election in ways that could disrupt or influence voting results, except in cases involving enforcement of the Voting Rights Act or state secession. Additionally, the bill grants states the right to sue the federal government in federal court for violations of their constitutional rights related to elections, with expedited court procedures requiring fast-track appeals to ensure quick resolution of such disputes. No specific funding or implementation timeline is specified in the bill.

This bill extends and expands funding for the administration of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, which provide federal grants to small businesses conducting research and development. The bill extends the current program through September 30, 2030 (five years longer than previously authorized) and increases the administrative funding percentage from 3 percent to 3.3 percent of program funds. Additionally, the legislation requires federal agencies—including the Department of Defense, Energy, Health and Human Services, NASA, and the National Science Foundation—to transfer at least 10 percent of their SBIR and STTR funds to the Small Business Administration within two months of receiving appropriations to support program administration. The bill also directs agencies to use a portion of these funds for outreach and technical assistance aimed at increasing participation from underserved populations and states that have historically received fewer SBIR awards.

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to establish new safety standards for electric and hybrid vehicles within two years, focusing on preventing and controlling battery fires. Manufacturers would need to install technology that allows first responders immediate access to batteries for firefighting, suppresses thermal runaway in damaged battery cells, and delays fire from breaching the passenger compartment long enough for occupants to escape. The bill also requires mechanical door releases on all doors so vehicles can be safely exited if the electrical system fails. Additionally, the Secretary of Transportation must publish firefighter training guidance within one year, and the Department of Health and Human Services must study and report on health impacts of battery fires on first responders. The new safety standards would apply to all new electric and hybrid vehicles manufactured two years after the standards are finalized, with civil penalties for noncompliance.

The Bridges not Bumpers Act of 2025 aims to reduce accidents where commercial trucks and large vehicles strike bridges, tunnels, and overpasses. The bill directs the Transportation Department to establish a working group including federal agencies, state transportation departments, trucking companies, GPS manufacturers, and railroads to develop recommendations for improving bridge clearance information in GPS navigation systems, enhancing truck driver education, and clarifying liability protections. Within one year of the working group's recommendations, the Transportation Secretary must issue regulations to implement these improvements. The bill also authorizes $5 million to create a national clearinghouse for tracking and preventing bridge strikes and $5 million annually from 2026-2030 for grants to states and local governments researching infrastructure improvements at high-risk bridge and tunnel locations. The legislation affects commercial truck drivers, vehicle rental companies, GPS service providers, and state/local transportation agencies working to prevent costly and dangerous bridge strike incidents.

Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities ActThis bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue rules for disclosing information about federal contract solicitations for which small businesses were eligible and that were issued and cancelled.Under the rules for such a solicitation, an agency must provide (1) a justification for the cancellation, (2) information about any plans to reissue the solicitation and any associated time frames, and (3) information about any plans to include the requirements of the solicitation in another contract or task order of the agency.Additionally, for such solicitations that an agency does not intend to reissue, the SBA must provide procedures for the agency to refer a small business that prepared a bid for such covered solicitation to the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for assistance in identifying similar contracting opportunities.