This bill amends the War Powers Resolution, a 1973 law that requires the president to notify Congress before committing armed forces to military action. The legislation adds a financial enforcement mechanism by prohibiting the Department of Defense and all other federal agencies from spending money on military operations that violate the War Powers Resolution's requirements. The bill includes two exceptions that would allow spending without War Powers compliance in cases of imminent attacks on the United States, its territories, possessions, armed forces, or an allied nation. The measure was introduced by Representative John Larson of Connecticut on July 27, 2026, and was referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services committees for consideration. Essentially, this bill uses the federal budget as a tool to enforce existing congressional war powers by cutting off funding for military actions that bypass the notification and approval process Congress established decades ago.

The Social Security 2100 Act makes sweeping changes to benefit calculations, eligibility, and funding for Social Security between 2027 and 2036. For beneficiaries, the bill increases long-term benefits by up to 100 percent for those eligible for 16 or more years, extends child benefits to post-secondary students up to age 26, eliminates the five-month waiting period for disability benefits, and replaces the current all-or-nothing earnings penalty with a gradual 50-percent benefit reduction for disabled workers. The bill also improves cost-of-living adjustments by using a more elderly-friendly inflation measure and raises the income thresholds for taxing Social Security benefits, while protecting low-income beneficiaries from losing other assistance due to these improvements. To fund these expansions, the bill imposes a new 12.4 percent tax on investment income for high earners starting in 2027, consolidates Social Security's two trust funds into a single fund, requires Social Security field offices to remain open through 2029, strengthens data privacy protections with new civil liability provisions, and automatically indexes lawyer fee caps to wage growth. These provisions are generally temporary, expiring after 2036, except for the investment income tax, trust fund consolidation, office closure protections, and privacy measures, which appear permanent.

The Fair Elections Now Act establishes a voluntary public financing system for House candidates beginning January 1, 2027, designed to reduce the influence of large private donations and increase political competition. Participating candidates can receive base allocations covering 40-60% of average winning candidate spending plus matching payments up to 500% of small-dollar contributions they raise, but must first collect at least $50,000 in contributions of $5-$100 from at least 0.25% of their state's voting-age population. Once qualified, these candidates are restricted from accepting large donations and personal funds, and must participate in at least one primary and two general election debates. The bill creates a Fair Elections Fund supported by Treasury appropriations, voluntary contributions, and civil penalties, along with an independent oversight board within the Federal Election Commission to administer the program and adjust limits based on spending trends and participation rates.

This bill, the Don't Settle for Corruption Act, reforms how the federal government handles settlement payments in lawsuits involving current or former presidents. The legislation requires that any compromise settlement in cases brought by a president or former president must be submitted to Congress with a specific identification number, and such settlements cannot take effect unless Congress passes a joint resolution approving it within 60 days of receiving the report. The bill affects the Attorney General's authority to settle these particular types of claims, effectively giving Congress oversight power over presidential settlement agreements that previously could be finalized without legislative approval. The legislation does not authorize new funding but instead redirects existing appropriations already designated for paying judgments and settlements to cover approved presidential settlement cases. This change applies only to future compromise settlements meeting the bill's definition and requires both the Attorney General to certify settlements are in the national interest and Congress to affirmatively approve before payment can proceed.

The Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act would prohibit Buy Now, Pay Later financing arrangements for the purchase of semiautomatic assault weapons. The bill defines "Buy Now, Pay Later loans" as loans made for personal use that can be repaid in four or fewer installments without a down payment. The legislation would make it illegal for lenders to offer these short-term financing options for assault weapon purchases and would prohibit firearm dealers, manufacturers, and importers from accepting funds obtained through such loans. Violations would result in civil penalties of $100,000 per offense assessed by the Attorney General after notice and opportunity for a hearing. The bill provides detailed statutory definitions of what constitutes a semiautomatic assault weapon, covering various rifle, pistol, and shotgun configurations based on features like pistol grips, detachable magazines, and folding stocks.

This resolution requests that the President provide Congress with information about alleged unauthorized access to sensitive Social Security Administration data by someone working for the Department of Government Efficiency. Specifically, Congress is asking for documents, records, emails, and other communications related to claims that this individual copied Social Security numbers, death records, and other personal identifying information onto a personal thumb drive or electronic device. The resolution also seeks information about whether this person attempted to share the copied data with their private sector employer and whether they discussed receiving a presidential pardon if their actions were found to be illegal. The President is given 14 days from the resolution's adoption to provide the requested materials to the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees Social Security Administration matters. This is an inquiry resolution, meaning Congress is formally demanding information rather than passing binding legislation, and it reflects concerns about data security and potential misuse of sensitive government records.

This resolution sets forth 13 articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors on charges of war power-murder-piracy;militarization of domestic law enforcement;serial unconstitutional detentions and deportations;retaliation against constitutionally protected speech or association;abuse of the pardon power—sabotaging the rule of law;illegally crippling or defunding programs to protect consumers, the needy, workers, and the environment;usurpation of the congressional power of the purse;contempt of Congress—secret government;perverting law enforcement to persecute political opponents and benefit friends;suspending or dispensing with laws;flouting Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment;specious national emergency—foreign terrorist organization declarations; anddomestic and foreign emoluments clauses.

The ACTION for National Service Act restructures AmeriCorps by elevating its leadership position to Director with cabinet-level rank and expanded authority to manage grants, contracts, and partnerships with federal agencies and nonprofits. The bill establishes a new National Service Foundation to raise private funds for national service programs, receiving $2.5 million in startup funding for fiscal year 2027. Living allowances provided to AmeriCorps participants will become tax-exempt under the bill, allowing service members to keep more of their stipends. The legislation makes conforming changes throughout the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and updates 20 federal statutes to replace outdated references to the "Corporation for National and Community Service" with "AmeriCorps Administration" and to reflect the shift from a CEO to a Director-led structure with greater independent decision-making authority.

The Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award Tax Relief Act of 2026 would make AmeriCorps educational awards tax-free by amending the Internal Revenue Code. Currently, AmeriCorps participants who receive educational awards may face federal income tax obligations on those benefits; this bill would exclude those awards from taxable income, similar to other educational assistance programs. The legislation also clarifies that if AmeriCorps awards are used to pay off student loan debt, those payments would not be counted as taxable income to the recipient. The tax relief would apply to all awards received after the bill is enacted into law, providing immediate financial relief to AmeriCorps participants and former participants who use their awards for education or debt repayment.

The Stop ICE Election Militarization Act would prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from interfering with federal elections and restrict their enforcement activities during election periods. Specifically, the bill extends existing laws that prevent armed forces from influencing elections to also cover immigration officers, and it imposes a ban on general immigration enforcement or removal operations during the four weeks before any federal election—unless the operation targets a specific individual based on criminal evidence or is needed to prevent immediate serious harm or death. The legislation affects ICE and other immigration enforcement agencies, as well as voters and immigrant communities who could be impacted by enforcement actions near elections. The bill was introduced on February 20, 2026, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee but contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timeline. The measure aims to ensure that immigration enforcement is not used in ways that could influence voting or interfere with the electoral process.

H.Res. 1059 is a congressional inquiry requesting that the President provide documents and communications related to the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) access to sensitive Social Security Administration data. Specifically, the House is seeking information about whether DOGE officials, including Elon Musk and his associates, improperly accessed or shared NUMIDENT (the Social Security Administration's numerical identification system) and other personal information with outside organizations, potentially including groups seeking to analyze voter rolls or overturn elections. The resolution also asks for records about sharing this sensitive data with the Department of Homeland Security and whether DOGE used third-party servers like Cloudflare to transfer Social Security files. The President must provide all relevant documents, communications, and records within 14 days of the resolution's adoption. This inquiry suggests concerns that DOGE may have violated federal law, Social Security Administration policies, or court orders—including a temporary restraining order from March 2025 and a preliminary injunction from April 2025—in handling Americans' personal information.

H.Res. 865, the "Opening the People's House Resolution," creates a new mechanism allowing House members to call for an early end to scheduled district work periods—times when Congress is not in session and members typically return to their home districts. Under this resolution, any member can submit a letter to the House Clerk requesting an end to a district work period, and these letters become public record with names published in the Congressional Record. If a majority of all House members (218 out of 435) submit such letters during a single district work period, that work period must end within two days, and the Speaker cannot schedule another district work period for at least three weeks afterward. The resolution essentially gives rank-and-file members a tool to force the House back into session if they believe Congress should be working rather than in recess. This affects all House members and changes internal House rules without requiring new funding or establishing specific timelines beyond the 2-day termination period and 3-week waiting period mentioned.

H.R. 5802, the Make America Govern Again Act, aims to change how pay is handled during government shutdowns. The bill ensures that most federal employees continue receiving their salaries during any lapse in appropriations, while simultaneously withholding pay from Members of Congress, the President, the Vice President, and senior executive branch officials until the shutdown ends. Specifically, paychecks for these elected and appointed officials would be deposited into escrow accounts during shutdowns and only released once appropriations are restored, though any remaining funds would be paid out at the end of their terms or congressional sessions to comply with constitutional limits on varying congressional compensation. The bill provides no new funding—it authorizes use of existing Treasury funds for employee salaries and changes only how shutdown pay is distributed among different government personnel. Introduced in October 2025 by Representative Larson and three colleagues, the bill was referred to the House committees on Appropriations, Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration.

H.R. 5379, the Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act, requires the federal government to guarantee that health profession opportunity grants are awarded to at least two eligible organizations in every state (excluding U.S. territories) during each grant cycle. These grants, authorized under the Social Security Act, help prepare low-income individuals for careers in healthcare professions. The bill applies nationwide to all states and the District of Columbia, with the requirement taking effect on October 1, 2025. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit annual reports to Congress documenting the number of grant applications received, approved, and awarded in each state, and must explain any cases where fewer than two eligible applicants exist in a particular state. The legislation essentially ensures more equitable geographic distribution of these workforce development grants across the country.

H.Res. 701 is a congressional inquiry requesting the President to provide information within 14 days about the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) access to sensitive Social Security Administration data, particularly NUMIDENT, the Social Security number database. The resolution seeks documents, communications, and audit records related to the creation of a cloud-based copy of NUMIDENT and questions its intended purposes, including whether it will be used for benefit restrictions, building a centralized federal database, selling information to private entities, or training artificial intelligence. The inquiry specifically names several DOGE officials and asks about their access to and use of personally identifiable information from the Social Security Administration's databases since March 2025. This resolution was introduced by House Democrats and referred to the Ways and Means Committee, reflecting congressional concerns about how the government efficiency initiative may be handling Americans' most sensitive personal information.

This resolution celebrates the achievements and legacy of the Connecticut company Pratt & Whitney on its 100th anniversary and recognizes the company for its excellence in engineering, innovation, and public service.It also commends and thanks the past and present skilled employees of Pratt & Whitney, including machinists, engineers, technicians, and veterans.

Keeping Our Field Offices Open ActThis bill temporarily prohibits the closure or consolidation of, or other limitation of access to, Social Security Administration (SSA) offices and stations, and sets forth procedural requirements for future changes to office and station availability. Specifically, the bill prohibits through at least January 21, 2029, the closure or consolidation of, or other limitation of access to, SSA field offices, hearing offices, and resident stations. On or after that date, SSA must submit a report to Congress justifying its process for selecting stations and offices to be closed, consolidated, or limited. The prohibition is lifted 180 days after the submission of such report. The bill also sets forth requirements that must be met before SSA may close, consolidate, or otherwise limit access to an office or station after the initial moratorium expires. At least 120 days before such a change takes effect, SSA must provide public notice to individuals in affected areas, including information on how lost access to SSA services will be replaced. SSA must also conduct at least two public hearings on each such change. Further, SSA must provide a hearing to any individual who makes a timely showing that a determination to close, consolidate, or limit an office or station is arbitrary, capricious, or deficient in another specified manner. Finally, a closure, consolidation, or limitation may not result in the total number of SSA offices or stations falling below the number of such offices or stations in operation on January 20, 2025.

Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data ActThis bill prohibits political appointees and special government employees from accessing Social Security data systems that contain personally identifiable information about Social Security beneficiaries.Specifically, political appointees and special government employees may not access systems maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that issue or record Social Security account numbers, that are used to determine eligibility for or to pay Social Security benefits, or that otherwise contain personally identifiable information about individuals receiving or applying for benefits. The bill also establishes a civil right of action for an individual whose information was negligently accessed or disclosed in violation of these provisions. The individual may bring suit against the United States if the violator was a U.S. employee or officer, or against the violator if they were not a U.S. employee or officer. Such a claim must be brought within two years of the affected individual’s discovery of the violation. Upon a finding of liability, defendants are liable for specified monetary damages. If an individual is criminally charged or subject to proposed disciplinary or adverse action by a federal or state agency for having accessed or disclosed information in violation of these provisions, SSA must notify the individual whose information was accessed or disclosed of the violation as soon as practicable. Finally, the bill requires the SSA Office of the Inspector General to investigate and report to Congress on any unauthorized access to or disclosure of information in a beneficiary data system.

This resolution requests that the President provide to the House of Representatives any document or communication related to interactions between the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), any reduction in SSA staff or offices occurring in 2025, and other specified topics. Specifically, the resolution requests all documents and communications that refer or relate toaccess to or usage of SSA information technology systems by DOGE, Elon Musk, any member of his team, or any individual coordinating with DOGE;visits to SSA offices by DOGE, Elon Musk, or any member of his team;SSA compliance with specified executive orders issued by President Donald Trump (e.g., relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies);the number of calls per day to the national toll-free telephone number maintained by SSA;the number of calls and visits per day to SSA field offices and card centers;the closure or consolidation of SSA offices in 2025; andreductions in SSA staff in 2025.

The Ending DOGE Conflicts Act requires certain special government employees to file financial disclosure forms if they own, control, or lead a company that has contracts with the federal government. These disclosures, which are currently required only for certain high-level officials, would be reviewed and approved by the Office of Government Ethics. The bill also bars these individuals from performing any official government duties until their financial disclosures are certified as compliant. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to special government employees going forward, with no specific funding allocated in the text.