Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026 This bill establishes a grant program to support summer early reading programs held at schools with a summer lunch site.Specifically, the Department of Education must use funds provided for the program to award competitive grants to state library administrative agencies to enable them to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies for summer early reading programs held at schools with a summer lunch site.The program is open to local educational agencies that include schools where at least 50% of the students in prekindergarten through grade 3 are (1) reading below grade level at grade 3, or (2) at risk of reading below grade level at grade 3.

The No Payoffs for Pardons Act would create new federal laws requiring recipients of presidential pardons or commutations to disclose any substantial payments or benefits they provided to the President, the President's family members, or the President's businesses and organizations during a specified period. Within 90 days of receiving clemency, recipients would need to file a disclosure report with the Attorney General identifying all covered benefits worth $10,000 or more, and then file annual reports for the next four years. The Attorney General would publish these reports on a public, searchable website within 30 days. The bill also expands federal bribery laws to explicitly cover executive clemency as "anything of value," making it illegal to offer or provide benefits to obtain pardons, and extends the statute of limitations for clemency-related bribery charges from five years to ten years. Recipients who knowingly fail to file required reports or file false reports face civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, while those who willfully violate the law can be imprisoned for up to five years and fined.

This bill requires political advertisements that use artificially generated or substantially altered images, audio, or video to include clear disclaimers informing viewers that AI was used to create the content. The disclosure requirements apply to all political ads across any medium—television, radio, print, digital, and social media—that expressly advocate for or against a candidate, mention a candidate during election periods, or solicit political contributions. For image ads, disclaimers must appear in large, visible text; for audio ads, they must be spoken clearly for at least four seconds at the beginning or end; and for video ads, they must appear both visually and audibly throughout. The Federal Election Commission will enforce these rules with civil penalties up to $50,000 per advertisement for violations and must issue regulations within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The FEC will also submit reports to Congress every two years assessing compliance with and recommending improvements to the new transparency requirements.

This bill creates a federal grant program to help states and tribal governments develop or improve firearms dealer licensing systems. The Attorney General would award competitive grants of up to $2.5 million per year to states and tribes that already have laws requiring firearms dealers to obtain licenses, complete an application process, submit to inspections, and face potential suspension or revocation for violations. Grant recipients would be required to submit annual reports to the Attorney General detailing the number of inspections conducted, violations cited, licenses issued or revoked, and other licensing activity data, which the Attorney General would then summarize and report to Congress yearly. The bill does not specify a total funding amount but authorizes "such sums as may be necessary" to be appropriated each fiscal year to support the program. This legislation would primarily affect states and tribes that want to strengthen their oversight of firearms dealers through enhanced licensing and inspection programs.

The Supreme Court Justice Circuit Riding Act would require each Supreme Court justice to serve as a circuit judge on federal appeals courts for at least ten days of oral arguments per year during the summer recess period. This practice, called circuit riding, was standard for Supreme Court justices for the first 121 years of the Court's history but ended in 1911. The bill's sponsors argue that requiring modern justices to travel and work outside Washington would expose them to diverse legal issues, bring them closer to the American public, and help restore public trust in the judiciary at a time when confidence in the Supreme Court is near historic lows. The justices would sit on panels with lower court judges but could not participate in en banc rehearings or serve via video conference, and the Chief Justice would be required to issue implementing regulations within 180 days of the law's passage. The government would reimburse justices and their staff for reasonable travel and lodging expenses under existing federal guidelines.

The Respect Our Communities Act would require the Department of Homeland Security to obtain local approval and public input before building, purchasing, renovating, or operating any new immigration detention or processing facility. Before proceeding, DHS would need to publish a notice in the Federal Register inviting at least 30 days of public comments, complete an economic impact analysis and engineering review, and secure a signed written agreement from the mayor or city council and state governor of the jurisdiction where the facility would be located. The agency would also have to submit detailed plans to six congressional committees and wait an additional 30 days before moving forward. This legislation effectively gives local communities and state officials veto power over new detention facilities in their areas and requires federal agencies to demonstrate how proposed facilities would comply with detention standards and environmental regulations.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light" to raise awareness about light's critical role in modern technology and innovation. The resolution highlights how light-based technologies have solved major challenges across medicine, communications, national security, transportation, quantum computing, and manufacturing, noting that 2026 marks the 50-year anniversary of the compact fluorescent lamp, a major U.S. innovation. The measure encourages schools, community colleges, and universities to observe the day with appropriate educational activities and recognizes the United States' position as a global leader in light-based science. This is a symbolic resolution that does not require funding or create any binding requirements, but rather expresses congressional support for an observance that aligns with an existing international Day of Light already recognized on May 16.

The Next GEN Act of 2026 modifies Medicare's Drug Price Negotiation Program by changing how certain specialty drugs called engineered cyclic peptides are treated. These are drugs made from amino acids with specific chemical structures, developed using advanced screening methods, and designed to be taken by mouth, inhaled, or self-administered by patients. The bill extends the period these drugs are protected from price negotiation from 7 years to 11 years after FDA approval, giving manufacturers a longer window before Medicare can negotiate their prices. This change affects Medicare beneficiaries and taxpayers by potentially delaying lower drug prices for this category of medications, while benefiting pharmaceutical companies that develop these drugs. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment for any drug price lists published by Medicare after the bill becomes law.

FEC Administrative Improvements ActThis bill expands electronic filing requirements and allows political committees to make disbursements by methods other than check.First, current law requires the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to make electronic filing mandatory for political committees and others required to file with the FEC who, in a calendar year, have, or have reason to expect to have, total contributions or expenditures exceeding a threshold amount set by the FEC (which is currently $50,000). Many independent expenditure reports are also subject to mandatory electronic filing. However, the current mandatory electronic filing provision does not apply to certain reports. This bill expands the types of reports that are required to be filed electronically to include electioneering communications (subject to the threshold amount).Second, current law requires political committees to maintain at least one campaign depository account and make all disbursements (other than petty cash disbursements) by check drawn on such accounts. This bill removes the requirement that disbursements must be made by check drawn on campaign depository accounts. Therefore, the bill allows political committees to make disbursements in other forms (e.g., credit or debit cards).

This bill would exclude compensation paid to poll workers from federal income taxes. Under current law, poll workers must report their earnings as taxable income, but this legislation would allow them to keep their poll worker pay tax-free while still having those wages count toward Social Security and Medicare taxes. The bill applies to temporary poll work performed in any election for public office and would take effect for compensation received after December 31, 2025. The legislation was introduced in April 2026 and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee but does not specify any direct federal funding or appropriations. The change aims to make poll worker positions more financially attractive and could help address challenges in recruiting and retaining election workers.

H.Res. 1098 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating March 3, 2026, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day" to raise awareness about this aggressive form of breast cancer. Triple-negative breast cancer represents 10 to 15 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses but accounts for roughly 25 percent of breast cancer deaths, and it disproportionately affects young women, Black and Hispanic women, and those with BRCA gene mutations. The resolution highlights that triple-negative breast cancers lack three common receptors found in other breast cancers, making them more aggressive and likely to spread or recur. This resolution carries no direct funding, new government programs, or enforcement mechanisms—it is purely a statement of support to encourage awareness and action on this public health issue. The measure was submitted by Representative Morelle along with four other bipartisan cosponsors and was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

The Fair Repair Act requires manufacturers of digital electronics—such as smartphones, computers, and appliances—to provide independent repair shops and device owners with access to repair documentation, parts, and tools at fair and reasonable prices. The bill prohibits manufacturers from using software locks or other mechanisms to prevent repairs with non-approved parts, creating false warning messages, charging higher prices as retaliation for independent repairs, or limiting who can perform repairs. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general will enforce the law and can pursue civil penalties against violators, with the law taking effect 60 days after enactment. The bill notably excludes motor vehicles, medical devices, aircraft, motorcycles, and emergency response equipment from its requirements, while still allowing manufacturers to protect legitimate trade secrets and security features necessary for device functionality.

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office".

This bill allows federal judges to impose sentences below the mandatory minimums for defendants who are themselves survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, or human trafficking. The legislation recognizes that these survivors—disproportionately women, of whom studies show 86 percent have experienced sexual violence—sometimes commit crimes as a direct result of their abuse, and argues that mandatory minimum sentences may not serve justice in such cases. Judges would have authority to reduce sentences or impose probation and community service instead, even if the abuse didn't cause physical injury, occurred long ago, or was unrelated to the victim they harmed. The bill applies to all future federal sentences and allows defendants already convicted to petition courts for resentencing. The measure directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to update federal sentencing guidelines to account for a defendant's history as an abuse survivor.

The Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act of 2025 expands and extends federal funding for an information clearinghouse under the National School Lunch Act that helps people access food assistance and learn about hunger prevention resources. The bill broadens the clearinghouse's scope to include information about using trained volunteers to combat food insecurity. Funding for the clearinghouse would increase from $250,000 annually to $750,000 per year, with the program's authorization extended from 2027 through 2032, providing sustained resources for at least seven additional years. The bill affects students, families, and communities that rely on school lunch programs and food assistance information. This legislation ensures the clearinghouse has adequate resources to support hunger relief efforts through the early 2030s.

This bill formally authorizes the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF), a multi-agency law enforcement program established in 1982, to continue combating transnational organized crime and drug trafficking across the United States. The legislation requires the Attorney General to structure OCDETF as a prosecutor-led initiative coordinating federal, state, and local law enforcement, and expands coordination to include the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, and State, the U.S. Postal Service, and the Department of Labor. Within one year of enactment, agencies must submit a joint public report to Congress documenting the task force's successes, with classified information included only when necessary. The bill includes no new funding appropriations but emphasizes OCDETF's cost-effectiveness, noting it recovered $524 million in seized assets in 2022. The authorization expires on January 20, 2029, requiring congressional action to continue the program beyond that date.

The Climate Resilient Elections Act addresses threats to election administration posed by climate-driven disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and severe weather. States receiving federal election grants must develop and submit disaster continuity plans by September 2028, then update them every five years, outlining how they will conduct elections when major disasters strike. The bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study how natural disasters affect voter registration and how the federal government can better support election administration during disasters, with a report due by September 2026. Additionally, the Election Assistance Commission will award $100 million in grants over five fiscal years (2026-2030) to help states strengthen voting systems and election infrastructure against climate-related disasters, including funding for voter education, poll worker training, improved voting technology, and disaster information hotlines. The legislation aims to prevent election disruption and voter disenfranchisement while recognizing that climate change disproportionately affects underserved communities already facing ballot access barriers.

This resolution supports the designation of National Voter Registration Day and encourages those eligible to vote to register, confirm their personal information on record with election officials, and vote.

Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development ActThis bill includes combatting the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) as a Department of Agriculture (USDA) high-priority research and extension area and reauthorizes other USDA research and extension initiatives.The bill specifically allows grants for developing and disseminating research-based tools and treatments to combat the spotted lanternfly, which is an invasive species native to Asia that feeds on a wide range of crops and plants (e.g., grapes, apples, hops, walnuts, and hardwood trees).Further, the bill reauthorizes USDA grants to support competitive specialized research and extension activities, including high-priority areas, through FY2030. The bill also specifically reauthorizes through FY2030the Pulse Crop Health Initiative;the Comprehensive Food Safety Training Network;pollinator protection research and extension grants;increased USDA capacity and infrastructure to address and conduct research on colony collapse disorder and other pollinator issues; anda USDA-conducted nationwide honey bee pest, pathogen, health, and population status surveillance program.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would eliminate immunity from criminal prosecution based on official duties for all federal officers, including the President and Vice President, as well as members of Congress. The amendment would also prohibit the President from pardoning himself or herself for federal crimes. The proposal affects current and future presidents, vice presidents, and all federal officials by making them subject to criminal prosecution for violations of federal or state law that occur while in office, with limited exceptions for Congressional speech and debate. There is no specific funding or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation; instead, it requires approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, followed by ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution. The resolution was introduced in July 2025 by Representative Morelle and 140 co-sponsors, nearly all Democrats, and was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

H.Res. 425 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for designating May 16, 2025, as the "National Day of Light" to recognize the importance of light-based technologies in modern society. The resolution highlights how light-based innovations have revolutionized numerous fields including medicine, communications, national security, transportation, and scientific discovery, and notes that 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of chirped pulse amplification technology that won the Nobel Prize in Physics. The resolution encourages schools, community colleges, and universities to observe the day with appropriate activities to inspire future scientists and innovators. Since this is a House resolution rather than a bill, it does not authorize any funding or create new policies—it simply expresses congressional support for the designation and recognition of light-based science's role in American innovation and leadership.

This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to install a permanent commemorative plaque on the western front of the U.S. Capitol building honoring law enforcement officers who responded to the January 6, 2021 attack. The plaque will list the names of officers from the Capitol Police, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, and other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and protective entities who participated in the response. The Architect of the Capitol must complete the installation within 30 days of the resolution's adoption. The measure is a symbolic gesture recognizing the service of law enforcement during the Capitol violence, with no direct funding or budgetary implications specified in the resolution itself.

H.R. 3250 establishes two complementary grant programs to support innovative learning models in K-12 schools. The first program, administered by the Institute for Education Sciences, provides competitive grants in three phases (development, evaluation, and expansion) to organizations designing comprehensive school programs that integrate instruction, teaching practices, operations, and technology—excluding standalone technology platforms. The second program distributes formula-based grants to states and local school districts from fiscal years 2026-2035 and 2027-2036, with states required to reserve at least 95 percent of their funding for district-level grants (with minimum $10,000 allocations per district) and submit plans ensuring equitable access and improved student achievement. Both programs include peer review processes, federal safeguards against government control of specific models, and annual public reporting requirements on effectiveness and student outcomes.

The Pell Grant Flexibility Act modifies federal student aid rules to better support students with disabilities pursuing higher education. Specifically, the bill allows students with disabilities whose institutions determine a reduced course load is appropriate to still qualify for full-time Pell Grant funding as long as they take either their reduced course load or 5 credits, whichever is greater. This change affects students with disabilities under the definition in the Americans with Disabilities Act, enabling them to receive the same grant amount as full-time students even when taking fewer courses due to their disability-related needs. The bill does not appear to include new federal funding and does not specify an implementation timeline, though it would take effect upon passage. This provision aims to remove a financial barrier that may have previously discouraged students with disabilities from pursuing higher education with appropriate academic accommodations.