Greg Steube

The American Fuel Affordability Act repeals federal excise taxes on diesel fuel, which are currently applied at the point of sale and distribution. The bill eliminates these taxes effective immediately upon enactment and requires the Treasury Department to compensate the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund for the lost revenue so these programs can continue operating. Additionally, the legislation creates three new tax incentives for oil refinery companies: a 35 percent investment tax credit for construction of new refineries between now and 2032, a five-cent-per-gallon production credit for gasoline and diesel made at newly constructed refineries, and a permanent special depreciation allowance for refinery equipment. The bill is designed to lower fuel costs for consumers and businesses while encouraging domestic refinery expansion, though it will reduce federal tax revenue that would need to be offset through other government revenues or spending cuts.

The FLAFO Act (Facilitating Liberty and Accountability for Flock Observations Act) would prohibit the federal government from using, purchasing, or accessing networked automated license plate reader systems, which are camera systems that track vehicle locations and characteristics across multiple jurisdictions. Federal agencies could only access this surveillance data with a warrant, with narrow exceptions for emergency situations involving missing persons, imminent threats, or national security matters such as terrorism investigations. The bill would apply criminal penalties of up to five years in prison and fines for federal employees who violate these restrictions, allow private citizens to sue for damages, and impose similar penalties on private companies that provide unauthorized access to federal agencies. The legislation also conditions federal Department of Justice funding to states and local governments on their adoption of similar restrictions on license plate reader use. Certain agencies including the Secret Service, Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Defense are exempted from the prohibition when conducting activities related to border security, national security, or military installations.

The SHIELD Act would amend federal education law to require local school districts to notify parents before sharing or distributing information about abortion or abortion-related services to students. The bill also prohibits school districts from allowing abortion providers or organizations affiliated with them from distributing abortion-related information on school grounds or through school virtual platforms, including on school-controlled social media accounts. The legislation applies to any school district that receives federal funding under education programs. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond requiring the notification and restriction measures. The restrictions would effectively give parents advance notice and control over what abortion-related information their children receive at school.

The Safeguarding America's Nonprofits Act clarifies that federal income tax exemptions granted to nonprofits and certain other tax-exempt organizations should not be treated as federal financial assistance under federal laws and regulations, unless a specific law explicitly states otherwise. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to address situations where nonprofits might be required to comply with rules or restrictions that apply only to recipients of federal funding, preventing them from being penalized for their tax-exempt status. This primarily affects nonprofit organizations, charitable groups, and tax-exempt entities that want to avoid being classified as federal aid recipients simply because they don't pay federal income taxes. The legislation includes a rule stating that this clarification applies only going forward and does not affect how tax exemptions were treated before the bill's enactment. No specific funding is mentioned in the bill since it is a technical clarification rather than an appropriations measure.

The GATOR Act of 2026 requires the Comptroller General of the United States to study how federal protections for alligators and caimans have affected wildlife management in states where these reptiles live. The study will examine whether the federal government's decision to protect American alligators, common caimans, and brown caimans as threatened species under the Endangered Species Act has led to population recovery, created problems with invasive species in Florida, or made it harder for states to remove nuisance alligators and caimans from residential and commercial areas. The study will be conducted in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and relevant state wildlife agencies. The legislation does not specify a deadline for completing the study or allocate dedicated funding for it.

The Restoring Economic Diesel Fuel Act of 2026 eliminates federal penalties for the sale and use of dyed diesel fuel in taxable applications. Dyed fuel is currently marked with a red dye to indicate it is meant for off-road use only, such as farming or heating, and is taxed at a lower rate than on-road diesel; selling or using this cheaper fuel for regular vehicle use triggers significant penalties. This bill removes those penalties by striking the relevant penalty provisions from the Internal Revenue Code. The changes take effect for fuel sold or used after December 31, 2025. The legislation affects fuel distributors, businesses, and anyone currently subject to these penalties, and would reduce federal revenue from excise taxes on diesel fuel.

Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction ActThe bill establishes a framework to require legislation that increases or suspends the public debt limit to include spending reductions that are equal to or greater than the projected increase in debt that will occur under the legislation. The bill allows the spending reductions to be phased in over the period that includes the current and next 10 fiscal years.Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Treasury to notify the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee when it determines that the federal government will reach the debt limit within 60 days without the implementation of extraordinary measures. The notification must also indicate when extraordinary measures may be necessary to prolong the funding of the federal government in the absence of a debt limit increase.In addition, the bill requires any formal presidential request to increase the debt limit to include (1) the amount of the proposed increase, and (2) proposed legislation to reduce spending by an amount that is equal to or greater than the amount of the requested increase.Finally, the bill establishes budget points of order that may be raised in the House of Representatives and the Senate against legislation that increases or suspends the debt limit and does not contain net spending reductions that are equal to or greater than the increase in the debt that will occur under the legislation.

This bill amends the tax code to make areas surrounding closed military bases eligible to be designated as "qualified opportunity zones," which are special investment areas that offer tax incentives to attract business development and economic growth. Currently, qualified opportunity zones must meet strict income and poverty requirements, but this legislation would allow census tracts containing former Department of Defense installations closed through military base realignment and closure rounds to qualify regardless of their current income levels. The bill also increases the number of opportunity zones each state can designate by allowing states to add zones around these former military sites in addition to their existing allocation. This change applies to any designations made after the law is enacted and is intended to spur reindustrialization and economic revitalization in communities affected by military base closures.

This bill would allow craft distilleries to ship distilled spirits directly to consumers across state lines. A craft distillery is defined as an independently owned producer that makes no more than 250,000 gallons of distilled spirits per year. To ship directly to consumers, distilleries must verify that purchasers are of legal drinking age through government-issued identification or affirmation, package shipments with alcohol warnings and adult signature requirements, and ensure the spirits are for personal use only rather than resale. The bill respects state sovereignty by requiring that both the shipping state and receiving state permit such direct shipment. State attorneys general can enforce the law's requirements through civil actions under existing federal alcohol shipping regulations from 1913.

An amendment numbered 27 printed in Part A of House Report 119-749 to increase withholding of assistance to Nigeria from 50% to 100%, keeping metrics in place that force Nigeria to take effective steps to prevent and respond to violence in the country.

This resolution proposes to impeach Senior District Judge John Edwin Steele of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida for high crimes and misdemeanors. The impeachment centers on a single judicial decision in which Judge Steele granted a habeas corpus petition in July 2026 to release Miakel Guerra Morales from Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. Guerra Morales is a Cuban national who was convicted of aircraft piracy in 2003 after hijacking a commuter plane and forcing it to land in Florida, and he had served 21 years in prison before being placed in removal proceedings. The resolution argues that Judge Steele abused his judicial discretion by ignoring federal regulations and the executive branch's position on detention timelines, prioritizing case management concerns over public safety considerations, and denying the government time to pursue appellate review. The resolution contends that releasing an individual convicted of aircraft piracy endangered public safety and national security, making Judge Steele unfit for office and subject to removal.

The Birthright CLAIM Act of 2026 would amend federal immigration law to restrict automatic citizenship for babies born in the United States. Under current law, children born on U.S. soil are generally granted citizenship regardless of their parents' immigration status. This bill would eliminate that automatic citizenship for children whose parents are both not U.S. citizens and at least one parent is either unlawfully present or in a temporary legal status. The bill also requires DNA testing to verify paternity when a child's mother is not lawfully present and citizenship is claimed through the father, with testing costs borne by parents. Additionally, the legislation increases residency requirements for U.S. citizens living abroad to pass citizenship to children born outside the country. The bill would affect children born to undocumented immigrants and those in temporary visa categories, and would prevent the issuance of citizenship documents, passports, or social security numbers until paternity is verified through DNA testing.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2162) to provide for the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.

The HUSTLE Act creates a new tax-advantaged investment account called a "NIL Investment Account" designed to help college athletes save and grow earnings from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Eligible student-athletes at participating colleges can contribute their NIL income, exclude it from federal taxes and self-employment taxes for up to five years, and receive preferential tax treatment on investment gains after graduation. The accounts offer flexibility through features like rollovers between accounts, the ability to convert balances to traditional or Roth IRAs upon retirement (up to $35,000 lifetime), and penalty-free withdrawals for qualified expenses such as education and career training. Participating institutions must provide athletes with educational materials on investing and financial planning, and the Treasury Secretary will issue regulations to oversee account administration and fraud prevention. The tax provisions take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Taxpayer Advocate Participation ActThis bill authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate to appear as amicus curiae and submit amicus briefs in a U.S. court in cases involving federal tax law. Further, the bill requires federal courts to permit such appearances. (An amicus curiae is a person or group that is not a party in a court case but has an interest in the case and may be permitted to submit a brief, known as an amicus brief, to the court in relation to the case.) Under the bill, the National Taxpayer Advocate may present the views of the National Taxpayer Advocate in such a case only with respect to an issue which may broadly affect certain rights of taxpayers.As background, the National Taxpayer Advocate leads the Taxpayer Advocate Service, which is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) responsible for helping taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS. The National Taxpayer Advocate is also responsible for proposing administrative and legislative changes to mitigate such problems. Under current law, the National Taxpayer Advocate is not authorized to appear as amicus curiae or submit amicus briefs in cases involving federal tax law.

The GHOSTRUCK Act would modify federal trucking regulations to allow motor carrier employees or authorized agents to edit or annotate electronic logging device records, which track drivers' hours of service. The key restriction is that anyone making these edits must be physically located in North America, and any changes must receive approval from the driver before taking effect. The bill targets trucking companies and their employees who manage driver records. The legislation does not specify any funding allocations or implementation timelines. The primary intent appears to be preventing unauthorized record changes made from outside North America while still allowing domestic personnel to make necessary corrections with driver consent.

The Government Bailout Prevention Act would prohibit the federal government from using taxpayer funds to bail out state, local, or county governments and school districts that have filed for bankruptcy or defaulted on their financial obligations. The bill would also prevent the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department from providing loans, loan guarantees, or purchasing bonds from these struggling government entities. The restrictions would apply to any jurisdictions that have defaulted, are at risk of defaulting, or would likely default without federal assistance, applying retroactively to situations occurring after January 1, 2026. The only exception to these prohibitions would be federal assistance provided in response to presidentially declared disasters. This legislation is intended to ensure that state and local governments are financially responsible without the expectation of a federal rescue, though it would still allow general federal grants and appropriations to continue.

The Student Athlete Act of 2026 establishes federal rules governing eligibility and transfers for college athletes competing in intercollegiate sports. The bill grants all student athletes five consecutive years of playing eligibility regardless of injury or other circumstances, overriding current NCAA rules. For transfers, the bill allows athletes to transfer once without penalty, but any subsequent transfers would result in ineligibility for one academic year, while the NCAA is given authority to set the specific windows when athletes can enter the transfer portal. The legislation also requires colleges to honor their original financial aid commitments to student athletes, though schools can still revoke aid if an athlete fails to meet conduct standards. Finally, the bill preempts all state laws that conflict with its provisions, establishing uniform federal standards across all colleges and conferences.

This resolution proposes to impeach John McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, on charges of abuse of judicial discretion, dereliction of duty, and endangerment of public safety. According to the resolution, Judge McConnell issued an order on June 5, 2026, that vacated immigration policies implemented by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which had paused asylum applications and required reviews of pending immigration benefit requests for individuals from high-risk countries. The resolution argues that the judge improperly dismissed national security justifications for these policies, allegedly disregarding security concerns including a 2025 guilty plea by an Afghan national for attempting to provide support to ISIS and a 2025 terrorist attack by another Afghan national against National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The resolution contends that Judge McConnell's ruling prioritized immigration benefits for noncitizens over national security and that his decision reflected political hostility toward executive branch immigration policies rather than neutral application of law. If passed by the House, this impeachment would be sent to the Senate for trial to determine whether the judge should be removed from office.

This House resolution expresses congressional support for the Department of State to take measures preventing members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which the U.S. designates as a foreign terrorist organization, from entering the country as part of Iran's national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, portions of which will be hosted in the United States. The resolution reflects concerns that the IRGC has historically used international sporting and diplomatic events as cover to infiltrate countries and conduct intelligence operations against the United States and its allies. The measure calls on the State Department to limit the Iranian National Football Delegation's time in the United States to only what is necessary for their scheduled World Cup matches. This is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's position rather than legislation that creates new law or funding, and it does not establish specific timelines or allocate resources.

The No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act would make close relatives of designated terrorists and hostile foreign officials ineligible to enter or remain in the United States. The law defines covered family members broadly to include spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and nieces or nephews of individuals designated as terrorists, senior leaders of terrorist organizations, high-ranking officials of state sponsors of terrorism or foreign adversary nations, or those sanctioned for corruption and human rights abuses. Any relative falling under this definition would be deemed inadmissible at visa adjudication and subject to deportation if already in the country, with no discretionary relief available. The bill requires the State Department and Department of Homeland Security to revoke visas within 30 days of determining someone is covered under the new rule and to prioritize their removal, while also establishing enhanced screening procedures within 180 days and requiring annual reports to Congress on implementation. The legislation would apply retroactively to all pending applications and anyone previously admitted to the United States.

# Summary of H.R. 9109 — Stop ANTIFA Act of 2026 This bill designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and establishes a comprehensive federal law enforcement strategy to investigate and prosecute individuals and groups engaged in politically motivated violence. The legislation directs the National Joint Terrorism Task Force to coordinate investigations into acts of political violence, intimidation, recruitment for violent purposes, and the financial networks that support such activities. It also empowers the Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, and Department of Justice to identify and disrupt funding sources for domestic terrorism, including through tax-exempt organizations. The bill instructs federal law enforcement agencies to apply existing criminal statutes—including those covering conspiracy, money laundering, racketeering, and assault on federal officers—to the fullest extent permitted by law. No specific funding amounts or implementation timeline are specified in the legislation; instead, it directs agencies to use existing authorities and provides that implementation is subject to the availability of appropriations.

The LEASH Act of 2026 requires law enforcement agencies to report felony animal cruelty convictions to the federal government as a condition of receiving Byrne Justice Assistance Grants, a major source of federal law enforcement funding. The bill amends existing crime reporting requirements to mandate that agencies submit data on animal cruelty convictions, including the names of convicted individuals, to the Department of Justice. Within two years of enactment, the Attorney General must create a publicly accessible database containing this animal cruelty conviction data and maintain it with regular updates. Agencies that comply with the new reporting requirements will receive priority consideration for federal grant funding. The reporting requirements become effective for grant applications submitted two years after the bill is enacted, giving law enforcement agencies time to establish the necessary data collection systems.

The GME Transparency Act of 2026 requires hospitals that receive Medicare funding for graduate medical education to report detailed information about the citizenship status of their medical residents. Hospitals must submit deidentified data to the federal government within 180 days after each fiscal year, categorizing residents by citizenship status including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, exchange visitors, and visa holders. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services must then compile this information and submit an annual report to Congress within 270 days of the fiscal year's end, breaking down the data by state and residence category. Hospitals that fail to submit the required information would lose eligibility for Medicare graduate medical education payments. The reporting requirement begins with the first fiscal year after the bill's enactment, using a standardized form that the federal government will provide to all affected hospitals.

The "Our Doctors First Act of 2026" would prohibit Medicare from paying for graduate medical education costs for medical residents and interns who are not U.S. citizens or nationals. The bill applies to both hospitals and non-hospital medical providers that receive Medicare funding for training doctors. Hospitals and providers that knowingly count non-citizen trainees in their cost reports would face escalating penalties starting one year after the law takes effect: a 25 percent penalty on related payments for the first violation, a $1 million penalty for the second violation, and exclusion from Medicare graduate medical education payments for 5 to 10 years for subsequent violations. The legislation does not authorize any new spending, as it would reduce existing Medicare payments rather than increase them.