The Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act of 2026 establishes a new federal grant program to fund conservation projects for animal species facing extinction in foreign countries. The bill creates a dedicated fund within the existing Multinational Species Conservation Fund and authorizes $5 million annually from 2027 through 2032 to support eligible projects. Grants will be awarded competitively to foreign wildlife agencies and other qualified organizations for activities such as habitat protection, anti-poaching enforcement, research, and community education, with preference given to projects that demonstrate matching funds and long-term conservation goals. The legislation prohibits using grant money for captive breeding except when necessary for eventual release into the wild, and requires grant recipients to submit progress reports that will be made public. The Secretary of the Interior must approve or deny project proposals within 180 days and must report to Congress annually on the program's effectiveness.

This House resolution celebrates the United States' 250th anniversary of its founding and reaffirms the country's historical commitment to separating church and state. The resolution highlights how religious freedom and the legal separation between government and religion have been foundational American principles since 1776, referencing the First Amendment, historical figures like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, and Supreme Court decisions that protected religious liberty. The resolution is sponsored by Representative Huffman and 19 other House members and calls on Congress to uphold these founding principles, oppose any attempts to impose religious views through government power, and maintain the secular Constitution that protects both religious freedom and democratic self-government. This is a symbolic resolution with no funding or direct policy changes, serving primarily to express the House's position on the importance of church-state separation during the nation's 250th anniversary year.

This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to set aside at least 5 percent of funding from two federal programs that support transportation on public lands for active transportation projects. Active transportation includes building and improving trails, sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and pedestrian pathways on federal lands, as well as projects that help children, seniors, and people with disabilities safely access public areas. The bill also allows for converting abandoned railroad corridors into trails for walkers and cyclists. The requirement applies to the Federal Lands Transportation Program and Federal Lands Access Program, affecting how federal transportation funding is allocated on public lands managed by agencies like the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. While the bill does not specify a total funding amount or implementation deadline beyond requiring the set-aside for each fiscal year, it essentially redirects a portion of existing federal lands transportation funding toward non-motorized recreational and accessibility projects.

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.

This concurrent resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which marks a milestone on April 13, 2026. The resolution recognizes the law's role in managing marine fisheries within 200 nautical miles of U.S. waters since its passage in 1976, shifting control from unregulated foreign fleets to American fishermen and establishing science-based conservation practices. The fishing industry generates approximately 319 billion dollars in sales and supports 2.1 million jobs, while also providing food security and sustaining Indigenous and Tribal fishing traditions. The resolution commends the state and federal managers, fishermen, scientists, and other experts who work through eight regional fishery management councils to prevent overfishing, rebuild fish stocks, and protect marine habitats. Congress reaffirms its commitment to maintaining the law as a strong foundation for healthy and profitable fisheries while addressing modern challenges like overfishing, changing ocean conditions, and illegal fishing practices by foreign vessels.

H.R. 7254 directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether the Bay Area Ridge Trail in Northern California should be designated as a National Scenic Trail. The trail is a 550-mile multi-use path that winds along ridgelines around the San Francisco Bay Area, connecting over 75 parks and open spaces through diverse landscapes including marshes, grasslands, mountains, and forests, though about 140 miles remain incomplete. The bill, introduced by California representatives, aims to bring this popular recreational resource closer to official national status by requiring a feasibility study to be completed within one year and submitted to Congress. The study must involve consultation with the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and all relevant federal and state agencies that oversee lands the trail crosses. This legislation affects outdoor enthusiasts, local communities, and park management agencies in the Bay Area, though it requires no new federal funding and simply mandates a review process rather than immediate trail designation.

The Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act comprehensively manages approximately 320,000 acres of federal land in northwest California by designating new wilderness areas, establishing special management zones, and protecting river segments through the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill creates the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area (871,414 acres) focused on forest restoration and fire resilience, establishes the California Public Land Remediation Partnership to address illegal activities on federal lands, and authorizes multiple recreation initiatives including new trails and visitor centers across six national forests. Key designations include approximately 33,918 acres as "potential wilderness" and over 20 river segments with varying protection levels, while two special management areas (Horse Mountain and Sanhedrin) totaling nearly 20,000 acres will operate under new 5-year management plans that restrict new timber harvesting. The bill requires federal agencies to develop restoration and fire management plans within two years, prepare detailed maps and legal descriptions of designated areas, and permits existing utility infrastructure to continue operating in designated areas with updated access agreements. No specific federal funding amount is stated in the sections provided.

Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2025 or the FRESHER Act of 2025This bill addresses stormwater runoff from mining, oil, or gas operations. Specifically, it eliminates a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency from requiring a permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for discharges of certain collected, uncontaminated stormwater runoff from mining operations or oil and gas operations.In addition, the Department of the Interior must study stormwater runoff associated with oil or gas operations, including an analysis of (1) measurable contamination, (2) groundwater resources, and (3) the susceptibility of aquifers to contamination from stormwater runoff associated with the operations.

This bill directs the United States to use its voting power at major international development banks—including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and Inter-American Development Bank—to oppose financing for fossil fuel projects and instead promote clean energy investments. The legislation requires the Treasury Department to reduce U.S. contributions to these institutions dollar-for-dollar based on the amount they spend on new fossil fuel capacity, holding the withheld funds in escrow until the institutions stop funding such projects. Additionally, the bill prohibits all U.S. government agencies, including the Export-Import Bank and USAID, from directly or indirectly financing any fossil fuel activities abroad. The measure includes a specific mandate to phase out funding for gas-powered passenger vehicles and buses by 2031, and requires the Treasury to submit annual reports documenting fossil fuel financing by international institutions to ensure accountability.

H.Res. 822 is a symbolic resolution supporting the designation of October 23, 2025, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day" to commemorate the anniversary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, which established the National Marine Sanctuary System. The resolution celebrates the network of underwater parks that protect important marine ecosystems, historical shipwrecks, and cultural sites across U.S. ocean and Great Lakes waters. It highlights the sanctuaries' contributions to the economy—generating billions of dollars annually through fishing, tourism, and recreation—while also supporting conservation, wildlife habitat protection, and coastal resilience. The resolution encourages Americans to visit and support these sanctuaries and calls on federal agencies to coordinate their efforts in advancing the goals of marine conservation and public access. No funding is required since this is a non-binding resolution that simply expresses congressional support for recognizing this observance.

The GREEN Streets Act requires states and metropolitan areas to prioritize climate change reduction and greenhouse gas emissions in transportation planning and funding decisions. The bill adds combating climate change as a federal transportation goal and mandates the Secretary of Transportation establish minimum standards for states to reduce per capita driving, improve road resilience, and achieve net-zero emissions, with states that miss climate targets required to spend at least 33 percent of highway funding on transit, active transportation, and land-use projects instead. For large metropolitan areas with populations over 250,000, the bill establishes new national transit access standards covering accessibility, stop distances, mode share, and disability access, requiring these areas to set performance targets and submit regular progress reports within one year and 180 days respectively. The legislation directly affects state transportation planners, highway departments, and major transit systems, with the Department of Transportation providing technical assistance to help communities meet the new requirements.

The Saving the Forest Service's Workforce Act would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from laying off workers or forcing employee separations until Congress has passed and the President has signed full-year funding legislation for the Forest Service in fiscal year 2026. The moratorium would apply to most Forest Service employees, including career civil servants and senior executives, though the agency could still fire workers for serious misconduct, poor performance, or delinquency. The bill was introduced in August 2025 by a group of House Democrats and is intended to protect Forest Service jobs from being eliminated during budget negotiations or appropriations disputes. This protection would remain in effect for an indefinite period—essentially until lawmakers finalize the agency's annual budget—giving Congress time to address workforce needs before any layoffs could occur.

H.R. 4854, the Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act, prohibits the Department of the Interior from laying off employees or conducting involuntary separations across all its agencies and bureaus until Congress passes a full-year budget for fiscal year 2026. The bill protects most federal workers at the Interior Department—including those in the competitive civil service, career positions in the excepted service, and senior executive positions—from being fired except for legitimate cause such as misconduct, poor performance, or delinquency. The moratorium essentially freezes any workforce reduction efforts the department might attempt during the budget negotiation period. This legislation affects all Interior Department employees and bureaus, including those working in land management, fish and wildlife, and natural resources. The bill was introduced in August 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources for consideration.

The Small and Homestead Independent Producers Act of 2025 would allow small-scale cannabis growers and manufacturers to ship their products directly to consumers through the U.S. Postal Service and private carriers, as long as both the seller's state and buyer's state permit cannabis possession. "Small cultivators" are defined as those growing one acre or less of outdoor cannabis, 22,000 square feet or less in greenhouses, or 5,000 square feet or less indoors, while "small manufacturers" are businesses with less than $5 million in annual revenue. The bill requires age verification to prevent delivery to anyone under 21 and generally preserves state authority to prohibit cannabis altogether, though it would override state restrictions on shipping cannabis between states where it is legal. Importantly, the legislation would only take effect once cannabis is removed from the federal Controlled Substances Act and federal criminal penalties for cannabis possession are eliminated, meaning it cannot become law under current federal law.

H.R. 4180, called Canyon's Law, would ban the use of M-44 devices (cyanide bombs) on all federally managed public lands. These devices, which dispense sodium cyanide to kill coyotes and other wildlife that threaten livestock, are extremely toxic and classified by the EPA as the most hazardous pesticide available. The bill requires federal, state, and county agencies to remove any M-44 devices already placed on public land within 30 days of the law taking effect. According to the bill's findings, M-44 devices have killed dozens of family dogs and exposed multiple people, including children, to cyanide poisoning; they also frequently kill non-target wildlife including endangered species and are only effective about half the time. The legislation applies to lands managed by the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and Forest Service, and was introduced by Representative Jared Huffman and six co-sponsors in June 2025.

H.R. 3718 comprehensively reauthorizes and modernizes the nation's fisheries management framework by integrating climate resilience, expanding community participation, and strengthening scientific oversight of fish stocks and marine habitats. The bill establishes new protections for subsistence fishing and working waterfronts, creates grant and loan programs to preserve fishing infrastructure in coastal communities, and requires regional fishery management councils to incorporate climate adaptation into their planning while improving transparency through expanded tribal representation, public access to council meetings, and workplace conduct standards. Key provisions mandate electronic monitoring systems to supplement traditional observer programs, establish a national bycatch reduction strategy, strengthen protections for forage fish and essential fish habitats, and create new requirements for managing overfished stocks and preventing overfishing. The legislation authorizes approximately $698 million to $765 million annually from 2026-2030 to implement these reforms, with major funding mechanisms including a $5 million annual climate adaptation program, $50 million annually for the Working Waterfronts Grant Program, and expanded cooperative research initiatives addressing fishery management priorities.

H.R. 3444, the Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act of 2025, requires federal land agencies—including the Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Forest Service—to develop plans allowing federally recognized tribes to participate in managing lands with historical or cultural significance to them. The bill specifically authorizes the Forest Service to establish at least five co-management agreements with tribes over four years for forestry activities such as forest restoration and recreation services, with mechanisms for tribal input on management decisions and dispute resolution if requests are denied. The legislation provides $50 million in funding from fiscal years 2026-2030 and includes provisions for tribal employee training, payments for agreement work, federal tort liability protection for tribal workers, and protections for tribal data and knowledge. Federal agencies must respond to tribal requests within 60 days, publish eligible activities annually, and report progress to Congress every three years while incorporating indigenous knowledge into decision-making. The bill preserves existing tribal rights and does not prevent the Secretary from making separate agreements with other tribes.

The Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025 creates a new permitting system for "incidental take" — the unintended killing or harm of migratory birds that occurs as a byproduct of industrial or other authorized activities. The bill amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to allow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to issue permits and collect fees for this incidental take, while establishing civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation for unpermitted incidents. The legislation establishes a dedicated Migratory Bird Recovery Fund supported by permit fees and appropriations, with $10 million authorized annually to administer the program and fund conservation efforts. The Secretary of the Interior must also conduct research on bird population monitoring and mitigation strategies, and report to Congress every five years on the program's impacts and the conservation status of migratory bird species.

H.R. 3189 brings international albatross and petrel protections into U.S. law by implementing a 2001 global conservation agreement through comprehensive domestic safeguards and enforcement mechanisms. The bill prohibits harming or capturing these seabirds except in limited cases involving scientific research, indigenous practices, military operations, and emergency assistance, while requiring the Secretaries of Interior and Commerce to actively manage threats like invasive species, habitat loss, and fishing bycatch. Enforcement authority is assigned to both departments, with penalties matching those of existing fisheries and migratory bird laws, along with a requirement for Congress to receive status reports every four years. The bill also establishes international cooperation mechanisms including data sharing and technical assistance to partner countries, takes effect 180 days after passage, and makes clear that existing federal laws remain unchanged unless both agencies agree otherwise.

The Health Share Transparency Act of 2025 requires health care sharing ministries—religious or nonprofit organizations that help members pay medical expenses—to disclose detailed financial and operational information to federal regulators and the public. Specifically, these ministries must annually report their financial reserves, claim denial rates, enrollment numbers, average reimbursement times, and lists of covered and excluded services to the Department of Health and Human Services, IRS, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The bill also requires ministries to provide prospective and current members with clear disclosures about their coverage before enrollment, including prominent warnings that unlike health insurance, these ministries provide no guarantee of reimbursement and may deny claims. Additionally, any company that enrolls people in these ministries must inform them about alternative coverage options such as marketplace insurance and Medicaid eligibility. The bill establishes civil penalties of up to $100 per day per individual for non-compliance, and the Federal Trade Commission must publicly report consumer complaints about these ministries twice yearly.

The Arctic Refuge Protection Act would repeal a 2017 law that authorized oil and gas leasing in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and permanently designate approximately 1.56 million acres of the refuge's coastal plain as protected wilderness. This designation would prevent future oil and gas development in that area and require the Interior Department to manage it under the Wilderness Act, which restricts industrial activities and promotes conservation. The bill affects oil and gas companies interested in Arctic development, environmental groups seeking protection of the region, and Alaska's economy, which has historically relied on oil revenue. There is no specific funding mechanism or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation. The bill is sponsored by a large bipartisan group of House Democrats and aims to preserve the Arctic ecosystem for future generations.

This bill would permanently ban oil and gas drilling in Arctic Ocean waters off the U.S. coast by prohibiting the Department of Interior from issuing or renewing any leases or permits for exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or other minerals in these Arctic areas. The legislation would affect oil and gas companies that currently operate or seek to operate in Arctic waters, as well as states that might benefit from lease revenues. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timeline beyond its immediate prohibition upon enactment. Introduced by Representative Huffman and a bipartisan group of 12 other House members in April 2025, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources for consideration. The measure essentially overrides existing law to ensure no new Arctic drilling leases can be granted going forward.

The West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025 would permanently ban oil and gas exploration, development, and production in federal waters off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington. The bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the federal government from issuing leases or permits for drilling activities in four ocean planning areas: Washington/Oregon, Northern California, Central California, and Southern California. The legislation would affect oil and gas companies operating in these regions and potentially impact energy production and related jobs, though it aims to protect coastal ecosystems and marine resources. The bill carries no specific new funding requirements since it operates through regulatory prohibition rather than appropriating money. No implementation timeline is specified beyond the effective date of passage, as the prohibition would become law immediately upon enactment.

The IDEA Full Funding Act proposes to increase federal funding for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), gradually ramping up the federal government's contribution to 40 percent of the national average per-pupil expenditure by fiscal year 2035 and beyond. Currently, the federal government covers only a portion of special education costs, leaving states and local school districts to fund the remainder. This bill would directly appropriate increasing amounts starting at $6.4 billion in fiscal year 2026, growing to $69.6 billion annually by 2035, with funding calculated based on the number of children with disabilities served and national per-pupil spending levels. The legislation affects all states and school districts that serve children with disabilities ages 3 through 21. The bill includes a requirement that spending comply with budget rules, meaning increases would need to be offset by cuts or revenue elsewhere in the federal budget. The bill was introduced in April 2025 with bipartisan support from 57 House members.

This bill expands the federal tax code to exclude certain water-related rebates and subsidies from income taxation. Currently, homeowners can exclude energy conservation rebates from their taxable income; this legislation extends that same treatment to rebates for water conservation, storm water management, and wastewater management improvements to primary residences. The subsidies would be provided by public utilities, storm water management providers, or state and local governments to customers or residents who install qualifying measures like water-efficient fixtures, storm water reduction systems, or septic tank upgrades. The bill defines each type of measure and specifies which entities can provide the subsidies. The tax exclusion would apply retroactively to amounts received after December 31, 2021, meaning homeowners who received such rebates in recent years could potentially benefit. This change aims to encourage water conservation and sustainable water management by making utility rebate programs more financially attractive to homeowners.