This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for Charleston, South Carolina to host the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly, an international diplomatic gathering. The resolution notes that Charleston has the necessary facilities and infrastructure to accommodate the event, including convention centers, hotels, and translation services. The House argues that the United States has not hosted this annual meeting since 2005 in Washington, DC, and that Charleston was previously scheduled to hold the 2027 session. The resolution also frames hosting the event as a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. This is a ceremonial resolution that carries no binding force or funding, serving primarily as an official statement of congressional support for Charleston as the host city.

This bill creates a voluntary Medicare demonstration program to reward health insurance plans that successfully prevent kidney disease from progressing to end-stage renal disease, or ESRD. The program, running for ten years starting January 2027, allows participating insurance plans—including commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage plans—to share in the Medicare savings they generate by keeping kidney disease patients healthier and out of expensive ESRD treatment. Participating plans must provide free kidney disease screening to all enrollees, cover kidney disease treatments with minimal out-of-pocket costs, and report detailed data on their kidney disease patients' health outcomes. If a plan's kidney disease patients progress to later disease stages at lower rates than a Secretary-established benchmark, the plan can receive up to 25 percent of the estimated Medicare savings it generates. The bill allocates $5 million annually from 2026 through 2038 for program administration and requires the Secretary to report to Congress on program results within three and six years of implementation.

This resolution is a formal expression of condolence from the House of Representatives following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. It does not create any new laws, funding, or policy changes, but instead serves as an official statement of grief and respect from the House. The resolution directs the House Clerk to formally notify the Senate of this action and to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Graham's family. As a further tribute, the resolution calls for the House to adjourn immediately following its passage on the day it was introduced, July 13, 2026, as a mark of respect for the late senator. This type of resolution is a customary legislative tradition used to honor the memory of sitting or former members of Congress.

This bill would transfer control of U.S. international education and foreign language study programs from the Department of Education to the Department of State. Specifically, it moves management of Title VI international education programs under the Higher Education Act and the Fulbright-Hays fellowship program to the State Department, while eliminating the Institute for International Public Policy. The bill also repeals certain education-related functions currently handled by the Education Department and ensures that all existing contracts, grants, and legal agreements related to these programs continue without interruption under State Department oversight. The transfer would take effect six months after enactment, though it could begin earlier at the Director of the Office of Management and Budget's discretion. The legislation requires that the transfer not result in a net increase in federal employees, with the Office of Management and Budget responsible for certifying compliance with this requirement.

The Countering Russian Trafficking Act directs the President to impose sanctions against individuals and organizations involved in the forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia since February 2022. The bill targets Russian government agencies, state-funded camps, the Russian Orthodox Church and its affiliates, private adoption networks, and anyone providing financial or material support to these operations. Within 180 days of enactment, the President must apply sanctions under existing anti-trafficking and transnational criminal organization authorities to designated persons, and must submit an interim list of targets to Congress within 120 days. The legislation reflects Congress's determination that Russia's systematic abduction and forced assimilation of Ukrainian children constitutes a severe human trafficking crime demanding coordinated sanctions action. Congressional committees can also request presidential determinations on whether specific foreign persons meet the criteria for sanctions, requiring a written response within 120 days.

The SABER Act of 2026 expands how money in the Ukraine Support Fund can be used by allowing purchases of defense articles and services for Ukraine's military response and recovery efforts related to Russian aggression. The legislation amends an existing law that created the Ukraine Support Fund, broadening the fund's permitted uses to explicitly include Ukrainian defense procurement. The bill directly affects Ukraine's ability to obtain military equipment and services with U.S.-provided support funds. No specific new funding amounts or implementation timelines are outlined in the legislation; rather, it authorizes the use of existing funds that were previously established under the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act.

H.R. 9256 requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report within 180 days examining how child soldiering in Africa affects U.S. national security interests. The report, to be coordinated with the Secretary of State and U.S. Africa Command, must assess connections between child soldiering and terrorism, extremism, criminal organizations, regional instability, and threats to critical minerals and supply chains across the continent. The legislation also directs the report to evaluate current U.S. and allied efforts to prevent child soldier recruitment and support rehabilitation programs, and to assess the feasibility of establishing an Africa-based center in Uganda or another East African Community country to consolidate best practices and coordinate anti-recruitment efforts. Additionally, the report must examine whether similar child soldiering programs could be created in other U.S. military commands covering regions like Central America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The bill does not specify dedicated funding amounts or appropriations for implementing any recommended programs.

This bill prohibits individuals convicted of sex offenses against minors from serving in leadership positions within labor unions. It amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, which already bars people with certain criminal convictions from holding union office, by adding sex offenses against minors to the list of disqualifying crimes. The legislation would take effect 30 days after being signed into law and applies to union officials and leaders across the country. No new funding is required, as the bill simply establishes new eligibility requirements for existing union positions. The bill does not specify penalties beyond preventing individuals with these convictions from serving in union leadership roles.

This bill authorizes the President to impose economic and travel sanctions against foreign individuals and governments that recruit or facilitate the recruitment of African nationals to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine. The legislation directs the Secretary of State to create a list within 90 days of recruitment facilitators, after which the President may block their assets, deny them U.S. visas, prohibit American companies from doing business with them, and direct international financial institutions to oppose loans to them. The bill protects victims of fraud, coercion, or deception from being sanctioned and includes exceptions for humanitarian assistance, intelligence operations, and international obligations. The sanctions automatically expire after five years unless renewed, though the President can waive or terminate sanctions on a case-by-case basis with congressional notification if it serves the national interest.

The Countering Russia's War on Faith Act requires the State Department and Defense Department to jointly report on Russian persecution of religious groups in occupied Ukrainian territories within 120 days of enactment, and annually for three years thereafter. The bill directs these agencies to document Russian attacks on religious facilities, identify individuals and entities responsible for religious persecution, and assess the number of people subjected to imprisonment or forced displacement based on their faith. Following each report, the President must certify whether listed individuals and entities have engaged in religious persecution and, if so, impose applicable sanctions under existing authorities like the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. The legislation targets Russian actions against Christians, Jews, Muslims (including Crimean Tatars), and other religious minorities not affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church, citing documented violations including destruction of over 600 religious sites, detention and torture of clergy, and forced displacement of congregations.

The Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026 strengthens U.S. protection of underwater cable infrastructure that carries internet traffic and is critical to national security and the economy. The bill directs the State Department to increase engagement with international bodies like the International Cable Protection Committee and report annually on how to better coordinate global cable protection efforts, including countering Chinese and Russian activities in this area. It requires the State Department to submit comprehensive reports within 180 days and then annually for five years detailing China's and Russia's capabilities to threaten undersea cables, including their surveillance and sabotage operations. The legislation also establishes a new interagency committee that must be created within one year to coordinate federal efforts on cable protection, streamline permitting processes, and partner with private cable companies, with the President reporting to Congress within 30 days on implementation plans and staffing needs. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to establish secure procedures for sharing intelligence about cable sabotage threats with private sector companies that hold appropriate security clearances, with the Director of National Intelligence reporting to Congress within 60 days on these procedures and annually on their effectiveness.

H.R. 7724 removes the federal government's ability to waive sanctions against states that violate requirements under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act. Currently, federal officials can excuse states from penalties when they fail to comply with childcare program rules, but this bill would eliminate that discretionary authority. The legislation affects all 50 states that receive federal childcare funding through the block grant program, which provides billions of dollars annually to help low-income families pay for childcare services. By removing waiver options, states that commit fraud or fail to meet federal requirements would automatically face financial penalties without the possibility of federal forgiveness. The bill does not include specific funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the standard legislative process.

Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus ActThis bill requires the Department of State to submit a classified report to Congress that examines Russian and Chinese influence and intelligence activity in the country of Georgia.The State Department must also submit a strategy for enhancing bilateral ties with Georgia, a determination of the resources needed to enhance such ties, and whether the United States should continue to invest in its partnership with Georgia and in Georgian projects.

The Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries Act 2.0 seeks to designate Russian paramilitary organizations descended from the Wagner Group as foreign terrorist organizations. Following Wagner Group leader Yevgeniy Prigozhin's death in 2023, his forces were absorbed into Russia's Ministry of Defense and reorganized under names like Africa Corps, Redut PMC, and Patriot PMC, where they continue conducting mercenary operations and human rights abuses across Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. The bill requires the Secretary of State to report on all successor entities and individuals directing these operations, with the Comptroller General auditing that report within 60 days. Within 30 days of the audit, the State Department—coordinating with Treasury, the Attorney General, and intelligence officials—must determine which organizations and individuals meet terrorist designation criteria and apply sanctions accordingly. The law also mandates annual reports for five years on these groups' international activities, funding sources, human rights violations, and effectiveness of existing sanctions, with special attention to their operations in Venezuela and the Western Hemisphere.

H.R. 5835 modifies an existing law to improve how the U.S. uses frozen Russian government assets to help Ukraine rebuild after Russia's invasion. The bill allows the U.S. to transfer Russian assets into an interest-bearing fund without formally confiscating them, and it requires the Treasury Department to invest these funds to generate additional returns within 45 days of the bill's enactment. The legislation mandates that the State Department distribute at least $250 million every 90 days from this fund to assist Ukraine, with the first distribution required within 60 days of assets being deposited. The bill also directs the President to report within 90 days on Russian assets held in major allied countries (G7 and EU members plus Australia) and to pursue diplomatic efforts encouraging these nations to redirect at least 5 percent of their frozen Russian assets to Ukraine's benefit on a quarterly basis. Overall, the bill aims to accelerate financial support for Ukraine using an estimated $300 billion in Russian sovereign assets currently frozen worldwide.

The Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025 directs the U.S. government to prioritize defense cooperation and security assistance to nine NATO countries on Russia's doorstep: Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. The bill designates these "Eastern Flank strategic defense partners" as priority recipients for military financing, training, equipment transfers, and joint military exercises to strengthen deterrence against Russian aggression and support Ukraine. The Secretaries of Defense and State must use existing authorities to provide defense articles, funding, and logistics support to these countries while also expanding pre-positioned military stockpiles in the region to reduce response time during crises. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary of Defense must report to Congress on how these provisions are being implemented, including specific timelines and goals for the new strategic partnership approach.

H.R. 5292 seeks to reimpose Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions on Russia by repealing sections of a 2012 law that had previously lifted those restrictions. The Jackson-Vanik amendment is a Cold War-era trade provision that limits favorable trade terms for countries deemed to have restrictions on emigration or human rights violations. This bill would effectively downgrade Russia's trade status with the United States, potentially increasing tariffs on Russian goods and limiting trade benefits the country currently receives. The legislation targets Russia specifically in response to concerns about its government actions, though the bill text provided contains no funding authorization or implementation timeline. The change would primarily affect U.S. importers of Russian goods and American businesses operating in Russia, as well as trade relations between the two countries.

This bill authorizes the U.S. government to impose sanctions against individuals in Tunisia who undermine democracy, commit human rights abuses, or engage in corruption under President Kais Saied's regime. Within 180 days of enactment, the President must create and publicly post a list of targeted foreign persons—including Tunisian government officials—who meet these criteria, with updates every six months for four years. Sanctions include freezing U.S. assets and blocking visas and entry to the United States for those on the list. The bill also suspends U.S. security assistance to Tunisian security forces linked to human rights abuses and requires the State Department to develop a strategy within 180 days for restoring Tunisia's 2014 democratic constitution and institutions. The President can suspend or waive these sanctions if Tunisia restores democracy, holds free elections under international supervision, and releases all political prisoners, though waivers can last only 180 days at a time. The entire act expires four years after enactment unless extended.

H.R. 4119, the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act, would require the U.S. State Department and Treasury Department to investigate whether the Polisario Front—a separatist group seeking independence for Western Sahara from Morocco—should be designated as a terrorist organization or subject to international sanctions. The bill alleges that the group has received training, weapons, and support from Iran, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations since at least the 1980s. Within 90 days of enactment, the State Department must determine whether to designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization and whether to impose sanctions under U.S. law, while the Treasury Department must separately evaluate sanctions eligibility. Additionally, the State Department has 180 days to submit a comprehensive report on the group's leadership, military operations, and foreign sponsors. The President can waive any sanctions if the Polisario Front engages in good-faith negotiations to accept Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara, which would grant limited self-governance while maintaining Moroccan sovereignty.

H.R. 3941 seeks to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019, which is a federal law that imposed economic sanctions on Syria and individuals or entities doing business with the Syrian government. The bill, introduced in June 2025 by a bipartisan group of House members, would eliminate these sanctions restrictions entirely. The Caesar Act currently affects U.S. companies, foreign businesses engaged in Syrian trade, and humanitarian organizations operating in Syria by limiting financial transactions and trade with the Syrian government and regime-linked entities. The legislation contains no new funding provisions, as it is solely a repeal measure. If passed, this would reverse U.S. sanctions policy toward Syria and allow unrestricted economic engagement with the country, a significant shift from current U.S. foreign policy toward the Syrian government.

Living Organ Donor Tax Credit ActThis bill establishes a refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 for expenses related to the removal and donation of all or part of a kidney, liver, lung, pancreas, intestine, or bone marrow by a living individual for transplant into another individual. Expenses that may be included in the calculation of this tax credit include travel, lodging, medical expenses related to donation and follow-up care, paperwork and legal costs, lost wages, and any other costs paid by the taxpayer in connection with the transplant. Expenses related to the transplant that are reimbursed by any person or entity (public or private) may not be included in the calculation of the credit amount.

The No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act directs the State Department to assess whether any Latin American countries qualify as "terrorist sanctuaries" due to Hezbollah activity within 180 days of enactment. The bill aims to counter Iran's proxy networks in the Western Hemisphere by pressuring Latin American governments to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, strengthening their investigative tools, and targeting terrorist financing. If a country is designated a terrorist sanctuary, government officials from that jurisdiction become ineligible for U.S. visas and entry, with any existing visas immediately revoked—though the President can grant waivers on a case-by-case basis for national security reasons and must report to Congress before doing so. All sanctions imposed under this legislation automatically expire five years after the bill's enactment. The bill affects Latin American governments and officials, U.S. consular and diplomatic officials responsible for visa processing, and relevant federal agencies including the State Department, Treasury, Homeland Security, and intelligence community.

H.R. 3264 requires U.S. government officials to investigate and report on financial crimes and sanctions violations in Hong Kong. Specifically, the Treasury Secretary must determine within 180 days whether Hong Kong should be officially designated as a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern. Additionally, the State Department, working with Treasury and Commerce officials, must submit a comprehensive report within 360 days assessing how Hong Kong's financial institutions are being used to illegally transfer products, technology, and money to Russia, Iran, and other U.S. adversaries in violation of export controls and sanctions. The report must evaluate Hong Kong's role in facilitating these violations, examine whether Hong Kong's national security law has weakened financial safeguards, and assess cooperation between Hong Kong and U.S. authorities. The legislation does not authorize new funding but directs existing government agencies to conduct these assessments and report their findings to relevant congressional committees.

This bill directs the U.S. government to develop a comprehensive strategy to counter Iranian influence in Iraq, with a focus on dismantling Iran-backed militias and supporting Iraqi civil society. Within 180 days of enactment, the State Department, Treasury Department, and U.S. Agency for Global Media must submit a strategy to Congress that includes efforts to dismantle the Popular Mobilization Forces and other Iranian-aligned militias, suspend U.S. security assistance to Iraq until these militias are removed from government, and expand media and intelligence support to expose Iranian activities and support Iraqi opposition groups. The bill also requires the State Department to designate 11 specific Iranian-backed militia groups and related entities as foreign terrorist organizations within 90 days, prohibits federal funding for these militias and the Iraqi government (unless the President certifies national security reasons), and directs the Treasury Department to impose sanctions on specific Iraqi political and military officials identified as facilitating Iranian influence. Additionally, the bill blocks Iraq and Iraqi entities from importing liquefied natural gas from Iran.