G.T. Thompson

H. Res. 1619 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for the friendship and partnership between the United States and Germany. The resolution highlights the historical bond between the two countries, noting that over 40 million Americans have German ancestry and that Germany is a major economic partner, with German companies providing around 885,000 jobs in the United States and investing more than $1.1 trillion since 2020. The resolution recognizes cooperation on shared interests including democracy, human rights, economic prosperity, and security matters, and specifically mentions joint support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and solidarity with Israel. The House formally reaffirms the deep friendship between the two nations and commits to continuing this alliance based on shared democratic values. This resolution does not authorize funding or establish new policies, but rather serves as a statement of congressional support for strengthening U.S.-German relations.

This resolution expresses congressional support for designating October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week." The resolution recognizes 4-H as the nation's largest youth development organization, serving nearly 6 million young people through the Cooperative Extension System's network of land-grant colleges and universities. The bill highlights 4-H's role in developing youth leadership and skills in health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement, supported by approximately 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals nationwide. The resolution does not create any new funding or establish new programs but rather encourages citizens to recognize and celebrate 4-H's contributions to youth development. This is a symbolic measure that has no direct budgetary impact.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating the third Friday of September as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" to honor military personnel who were held as prisoners of war or remain missing in action. According to the legislation, over 80,000 U.S. servicemembers are currently unaccounted for across all conflicts, with the majority located in the Asia-Pacific region and the largest numbers of missing personnel coming from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The resolution acknowledges the federal government's moral obligation to account for these individuals and encourages Americans to observe the day through community commemorations, displaying the POW/MIA flag, and providing support to the families of those affected. No funding or implementation timeline is specified in this resolution, which is a symbolic expression of congressional sentiment rather than a law creating new government programs or requirements.

This resolution expresses congressional support for designating the week of September 6-12, 2026, as "Celebrate Community Week." The designation recognizes and celebrates four major international service organizations—Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International—which are coordinating a joint community service initiative during that week. The resolution highlights the collective impact of these organizations, noting they conduct millions of service projects annually, raise hundreds of millions of dollars for communities, and focus on youth development, health, education, and humanitarian assistance. This is a symbolic measure with no funding attached and simply encourages these organizations to continue their community service work and recognizes their contributions to strengthening communities worldwide.

The Not In My Barn Yard Act would prevent the federal government from using eminent domain to seize agricultural land if a practical alternative location is available for the public project in question. The bill defines agricultural land broadly to include property currently used or used within the past five years for farming, ranching, forestry, or timber production, though it excludes very small operations generating less than $1,000 in annual revenue. The prohibition would apply only to future eminent domain actions, leaving any seizures that began before the bill's enactment date unaffected. The legislation primarily protects farmers, ranchers, and forestry operators from having their productive land taken by the federal government for infrastructure projects and other public uses. No specific funding or implementation timeline is outlined in the bill, which was introduced in the House and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

The Young Farmer Success Act amends federal student loan law to allow farm and ranch workers to qualify for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Currently, this forgiveness program is limited to people in traditional public service jobs like teaching and government work, but this bill expands it to include individuals employed full-time as workers or managers on qualifying farms and ranches. A qualified farm or ranch is defined as one earning at least $35,000 in gross revenue annually from agricultural product sales, with that threshold adjusted each year based on inflation. The bill does not specify new funding or establish a timeline for implementation beyond the effective date of 2026. This change would help young farmers manage their student debt while building careers in agriculture.

Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026This bill expands the H-2A agricultural visa program; creates online platforms for H-2A employers, workers, and agencies; and codifies certain wage calculations.Under current law, workers on H-2A visas are only allowed to perform agricultural work of a seasonal or temporary nature. Under the bill, the seasonal work requirement is removed, thus allowing H-2A workers to qualify for agricultural work that occurs year-round. The bill also expands the type of agricultural work that qualifies, including reforestation, aquaculture, and livestock work. The Department of Agriculture must issue rules to define agricultural labor or services for purposes of the H-2A program.The bill also establishes an H-2A visa pathway for current unauthorized agricultural workers who otherwise meet requirements.The Department of Labor must maintain a national, publicly accessible online job registry and database of all job offers submitted by employers seeking a labor certification required to employ H-2A workers. The Department of Homeland Security must establish an online platform for employers to submit information and documentation for review by federal agencies in the course of admitting H-2A workers.The H-2A program requires employers to provide workers with wage rates at or above those set in regulations and such wages must not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers similarly employed in the United States. The bill codifies the current calculation method for the adverse effect wage rate as set in regulation.

This bill amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish maximum monthly limits on fruit juice that can be provided through the WIC program, which serves low-income women, infants, and children. The legislation sets a cap of 128 fluid ounces per month for juice in four specific WIC food packages (Packages IV through VII). The bill affects participating WIC programs nationwide and the families they serve, potentially shifting the types or quantities of nutritional assistance available. No specific funding amounts or implementation timeline are included in the legislation, meaning changes would take effect according to standard regulatory procedures once enacted.

The Juice Access Improvement Act would change how juice benefits are distributed through the WIC program, which provides nutrition assistance to low-income women, infants, and children. Currently, participants can choose juice as an optional benefit, but this bill would make juice the automatic default option in WIC food packages for children ages one through four and for pregnant and postpartum women. Participants who prefer not to receive juice would still have the option to request a three-dollar cash-value voucher instead, which would increase annually with inflation adjustments. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to update its regulations to implement these changes. No specific funding amount or implementation timeline is included in the legislation, leaving those details to be determined by the agency during the rulemaking process.

The Timeshare Transparency Act would establish new federal requirements for timeshare sales to make the purchasing process clearer and fairer for consumers. Timeshare companies would be required to provide all costs and fees in a single document, explain which fees can be changed in the future and how much notice will be given, list options for ending ownership, and offer a 14-day cancellation period without penalty. Before signing an agreement, consumers must have a chance to review all documents without company employee supervision. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce these rules starting 90 days after the bill becomes law, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices under existing trade law. States can also set stricter timeshare sales rules if they choose to do so.

The FRESH Act would create a new grant program through the Department of Agriculture to help elementary and secondary schools purchase and install refrigeration equipment specifically for storing milk. The program would provide competitive grants to local school districts, tribal organizations, and school food authorities, with the federal government covering up to 75 percent of project costs while schools must provide at least 25 percent in matching funds. The legislation authorizes $4 million annually for the program from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, which would total $20 million over the five-year period. This funding would help schools improve their cold storage capacity for milk products served in school meal programs.

The Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2026 directs federal agencies to prioritize using innovative wood products in the construction, renovation, and leasing of government buildings, including military installations. The bill requires that wood products come from U.S. facilities and U.S. forestlands managed according to responsible forestry practices, with extra preference given to wood sourced from forest restoration projects, wildfire prevention efforts, or small family and tribal forests. The General Services Administration and Department of Defense are the primary agencies responsible for implementing this contracting preference. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the GSA must conduct a lifecycle assessment of the environmental impact of wood-based federal buildings and report findings to Congress within an additional 180 days. The legislation aims to boost domestic wood product industries while supporting sustainable forestry practices and reducing catastrophic wildfire risks.

The Skill Savings Account Act of 2026 creates a new tax-advantaged savings account that allows workers to set aside money for job training and education expenses without paying taxes on those contributions or withdrawals. Eligible employees working in the United States can contribute up to $10,000 per year of their own money, and employers can add up to $5,250 per year, with all contributions excluded from taxable income. The accounts must be held in trusts managed by banks, insurance companies, or other approved trustees, and funds can only be used for qualified education and training expenses as defined under existing tax law. If account holders withdraw money for purposes other than education before age 65, they must pay income taxes on the withdrawal plus an additional 20 percent penalty. The law takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, and the Treasury Department has one year from enactment to issue regulations implementing the new accounts.

H.Amdt.179 amendment — An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 as en bloc No. 1: Nos. 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, 32, 34, 35, 37, 40, 43, 44, 48, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57.. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

All Children are Equal Act or the ACE ActThis bill revises the funding formulas for distributing Targeted Grants and Education Finance Incentive Grants (EFIG) to local educational agencies (LEAs).Under current law, both the Targeted Grant and EFIG formulas use a weighted formula child count to increase aid to LEAs with the highest numbers or percentages of poor and other disadvantaged children (commonly referred to as formula children). Generally, children counted in these formulas are assigned weights based on (1) each LEA's percentage of formula children (commonly referred to as percentage weighting), and (2) each LEA's number of formula children (commonly referred to as number weighting). The higher of the two weighted formula child counts is then used in the formula for determining grants for an LEA.Under this bill, beginning in FY2026 and for each succeeding fiscal year after, the weighted formula child count used to determine an LEA's Targeted Grant must be based only on the percentage weighting. Additionally, the weighted formula child count used to determine an LEA's EFIG must be based only on the number weighting.For additional information seeCRS Report R48893, FY2024 State Grants Under Title I-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA);CRS Report R48890, Determining Grants Under Title I-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA); andCRS Report R48165, The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): An Analytical Review of the Allocation Formulas.

Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to prioritize the review of institutions of higher education (IHEs) that disburse federal student aid without verifying the identity of a student whose Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud.Specifically, the bill requires ED to identify each IHE that disburses, on or after October 1, 2026, federal financial aid for an award year to any student whose FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud, as determined by ED's identity fraud detection system. However, the bill excludes from this identification any IHE that demonstrates to ED, for each student and before disbursing federal financial aid, that the IHE (1) verifies the student's identity in person or by live video, (2) notifies ED of the identify verification, and (3) maintains a record of such identity verification.ED may use identification information to inform program reviews, audits, investigations, and other oversight activities related to federal student aid.(On April 26, 2026, ED began implementing a real-time identity fraud detection process within the FAFSA form that places applicants into one of four risk categories. High-risk applicants must confirm their identity by presenting documentation during the online application process, including via a live camera process. Applicants who are rejected via this automated process must then have their identity verified in person by IHEs.)

Cybersecurity Skills Integration ActThis bill requires the Department of Education to establish a pilot program in order to award grants to partnerships between postsecondary educational institutions and employers in critical infrastructure sectors for cybersecurity education programs.

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addresscommodity support,conservation,trade and international food aid,nutrition assistance,farm credit,rural development,research and extension activities,forestry,energy,horticulture,crop insurance,livestock and other animals, andforeign investments in U.S. agricultural land.

This resolution supports the designation of Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate career and technical education across the United States.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building".

H.Res. 1041 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating February 8, 2026, as "Scouting America Day" to celebrate the organization's 116th anniversary. The resolution does not create binding law or require any government action; instead, it honors Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) and acknowledges its contributions to youth development and community service. The resolution highlights that nearly one million young people are currently enrolled in Scouting, over 500,000 adult volunteers lead the organization, and participants contributed more than 7 million service hours in 2025. The bill notes historical achievements including that more than 2.8 million youth have earned the Eagle Scout Award since 1912, and that 11 of the 12 astronauts who walked on the moon were Scouts. Since this is a commemorative resolution, there is no specific funding allocated and it does not directly affect any particular group beyond providing official recognition of the organization's legacy.

This bill expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' remote mammography screening program to provide breast cancer screening services to more veterans across the country. The VA must ensure that by two years after the bill's enactment, every state and Puerto Rico offers at least one of three options: the expanded remote mammography program, a full-service mammography program at a VA facility, or a mobile mammography unit. The legislation removes the "pilot" designation from the existing program and requires that all these mammography services be accessible to veterans with disabilities, including those with paralysis or spinal cord injuries. The bill also extends the program's reporting deadline to May 1, 2027, and allows the VA to expand these services beyond the original pilot locations. The legislation does not specify new funding amounts but directs the VA to implement these expansions using existing resources and authorities.

This resolution creates a formal committee of two House members to inform the President that the House of Representatives has assembled with enough members present to conduct business. The Speaker of the House will choose these two members to deliver the official notification to the President that the House is ready to receive any communications he wishes to share. This is a standard procedural resolution that occurs at the beginning of each new Congress to establish formal communication between the legislative and executive branches. The resolution affects only the two members selected for this ceremonial duty and requires no funding or specific timeline beyond the immediate formation of the committee.

This resolution is a simple procedural measure that formally notifies the Senate that the House of Representatives has enough members present to conduct official business. The resolution directs the House Clerk to inform the Senate that a quorum exists and that the House is ready to proceed with legislative work. This type of resolution is standard parliamentary procedure that typically occurs at the beginning of a new congressional session or after a recess. The resolution affects the basic functioning of Congress by establishing that the House can legally conduct votes and other official business. No funding or specific timelines are involved, as this is purely an administrative communication between the two chambers of Congress.

This resolution sets the official meeting times for the House of Representatives. Under this rule, the House will convene at 2 p.m. on Mondays, noon on Tuesdays (or 2 p.m. if no business occurred the previous Monday), noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. on all other weekdays. The resolution affects all House members and staff by establishing their daily work schedule. This is a procedural rule that does not involve any funding and takes effect immediately upon passage.