The Maternal Access to Treatment Act of 2026 requires the Bureau of Prisons to provide medication-assisted treatment to pregnant women in federal custody who are addicted to opioids. Medication-assisted treatment uses medications like methadone or buprenorphine to help manage opioid addiction and reduce withdrawal symptoms. The bill affects pregnant women incarcerated in federal prisons, as well as their unborn children who may benefit from reduced exposure to opioid withdrawal during pregnancy. The legislation includes an exception allowing mentally competent pregnant women to decline treatment if they choose to do so. The bill does not specify a funding amount or implementation timeline.

The Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026 would modify federal law to restrict automatic citizenship at birth for certain children born in the United States. Specifically, it would deny citizenship at birth to children whose mother is unlawfully present in the country or temporarily present on a visa (such as student, work, or tourist visas) unless their father is a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident. The bill would also preserve existing exceptions for children of foreign diplomats, those born on foreign government ships, and children born during hostile enemy occupation of U.S. territory. The changes would take effect 30 days after enactment and would apply only to persons born after that date, leaving citizenship status unchanged for anyone born before the law takes effect. The bill does not require new funding or establish a specific timeline beyond the 30-day implementation period.

The National Patriot Day Remembrance Flag Act designates the Freedom Flag as the official national symbol of remembrance for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The Freedom Flag, designed in 2001 by a Virginian and already officially adopted by Virginia, Oklahoma, and Delaware, uses symbolic colors and shapes to represent the victims, first responders, and heroic actions during and after 9/11. The bill requires the Freedom Flag to be displayed from September 11 through the end of September each year at major federal locations including the Capitol, White House, national cemeteries, military installations, key federal office buildings, and all U.S. Postal Service post offices. The flag will follow the POW/MIA flag in ceremonial precedence and must be disposed of according to Veterans Affairs flag retirement practices. This legislation aims to educate younger generations who were born after 9/11 or too young to remember the attacks, and honors both the nearly 3,000 victims and the thousands of first responders who have since died from 9/11-related illnesses.

The FAFO Act (Federal Accountability for Felony Obstruction Act) would expand the federal definition of domestic terrorism to include acts involving significant property damage, not just threats to human life. The bill modifies the legal definition so that criminal acts causing substantial property damage would qualify as domestic terrorism if they also obstruct or impede law enforcement officers, first responders, or people seeking medical attention. This change affects how federal authorities can classify and prosecute certain crimes, potentially making offenders subject to stricter domestic terrorism charges and penalties. The bill was introduced in May 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, but the legislation text provided does not specify any dedicated funding or implementation timeline. The measure essentially lowers the threshold for what constitutes federal domestic terrorism by adding property destruction as a qualifying element alongside the requirement that the act obstruct essential services or personnel.

This bill would allow people to sue states and local governments in civil court if they are harmed by a firearm in a "gun free zone" (an area where carrying guns is prohibited by law) and claim they could have prevented or reduced the harm if allowed to carry a weapon. To enforce this policy, the bill would reduce federal law enforcement funding—through two major grant programs that provide money for state and local police departments—by up to 99 percent for any state or locality that maintains gun free zones and doesn't comply with the bill's requirements. States and localities would have until the first full fiscal year after the bill's enactment to change their laws and policies or face these severe funding penalties. The withheld funds would be redistributed to states and localities that do comply with the requirements.

H.Res. 1053 is a congressional resolution honoring Sweet Briar College in Amherst, Virginia, on its 125th anniversary of founding in 1901. The resolution commends the college for its 125 years of educating women and recognizes its contributions through programs like its engineering program, leadership curriculum, and nationally recognized equestrian program. The resolution also acknowledges the college's historic campus, which includes 22 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, and recognizes its commitments to honoring the Monacan Indians and enslaved persons who are part of the college's history. The House of Representatives supports designating "Sweet Briar College Charter Day" to mark the anniversary and highlights the college's role in developing female leaders who have contributed to Virginia, the nation, and the world. This resolution carries no budget implications or funding requirements, as it is ceremonial in nature.

The Riley Gaines Act would allow female student athletes to sue colleges and athletic associations in federal court if they are physically injured by competing against transgender athletes in women's sports. The bill permits lawsuits when institutions "negligently or recklessly" allow biologically male athletes to compete in female-only athletic competitions, and allows plaintiffs to recover damages for physical injuries as well as lost scholarships or professional opportunities. Prevailing female athletes would also have their attorney's fees paid by the defendants. The legislation does not establish new funding mechanisms or implementation timelines, but rather creates a legal pathway for individual lawsuits based on claims of injury from athletic competition. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

H.Res. 1024 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating January 2026 as "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month." The resolution does not create new law or establish binding requirements; instead, it reaffirms Congress's commitment to combating human trafficking in all its forms—including forced labor, sexual exploitation, and forced marriage—and encourages greater public awareness of the issue. The resolution calls on state, local, and tribal governments, faith-based organizations, community groups, and private businesses to strengthen prevention efforts, support trafficking survivors, and educate the public about how to identify and report trafficking. It also urges law enforcement to prosecute traffickers aggressively and encourages all Americans to learn the warning signs of trafficking and report suspicious activity. The resolution cites data showing that the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified nearly 12,000 potential cases involving over 21,000 victims in 2024 alone, demonstrating the ongoing scope of the problem across all states and territories.

The Home Savings Act allows people to withdraw money from retirement savings accounts—including 401(k)s, IRAs, 403(b) plans, and 457(b) plans—without paying income taxes on those withdrawals, as long as the money is used to pay for a down payment or closing costs on a primary residence. The benefit applies not only to the account owner but also to eligible family members including spouses, children, grandchildren, and parents, allowing workers to help relatives purchase homes. The legislation also exempts these transfers from gift tax rules, preventing families from facing additional tax penalties when sharing down payment assistance. The program is temporary, available only for distributions made through the end of 2030, with the tax breaks taking effect for withdrawals made after December 31, 2025. No specific funding is required since this is a tax provision rather than a spending program.

The American Dream Act would allow seniors aged 65 and older to exclude capital gains from federal taxes when selling a home to a first-time homebuyer, provided the sale price does not exceed $500,000. This tax break would apply only when the buyer purchases the property as their primary residence and submits a sworn statement confirming their first-time homebuyer status. The bill affects older homeowners looking to sell and first-time homebuyers purchasing from them, potentially making it more affordable for seniors to downsize without a large tax bill while incentivizing them to sell to first-time buyers. The tax exclusion would take effect for sales occurring after December 31, 2026, and would expire on December 31, 2031, creating a five-year window for the provision. No specific funding is allocated since this bill reduces tax revenue rather than appropriating new spending.

Wintergreen Emergency Egress ActThis bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue a right-of-way through the Blue Ridge Parkway for an additional emergency exit from Wintergreen in Nelson County, Virginia, once certain requirements have been met. Specifically, Interior must grant the right-of-way if it reports to specified congressional committees that the following have been completed: (1) an evaluation of alternatives to the right-of-way for exiting Wintergreen that do not cross federal land, including an evaluation of whether existing trails can be converted to roads; (2) an analysis of expected fire ecology behavior in the event of a fire emergency with respect to the right-of-way; and (3) any required reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act.

H.Res. 859 is a ceremonial resolution that honors Hampden-Sydney College on its 250th anniversary of founding, which falls on November 10, 2025. The resolution celebrates the college as the oldest privately chartered college in the southern United States and recognizes its historical significance, noting that it was founded by American patriots including Patrick Henry and James Madison on the eve of the American Revolution. The resolution highlights the institution's contributions to American higher education and society through its liberal arts curriculum, emphasis on civic responsibility and moral character, and its record of producing distinguished leaders in politics, law, medicine, and other fields. The House of Representatives formally recognizes the college's enduring mission to educate young men to become responsible citizens and leaders, and affirms the relevance of its educational values for future generations. This is a non-binding ceremonial measure with no fiscal impact or implementation timeline.

The REMIT Act increases the federal excise tax on remittance transfers—money sent abroad by individuals—from 1 percent to 15 percent. However, the bill includes a significant exception: U.S. citizens and nationals who send money through registered providers can avoid this tax entirely. To claim this exemption, qualified money transfer companies must verify the sender's citizenship status through an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service. Additionally, the bill creates a refundable tax credit that allows U.S. citizens and nationals to recoup any excise taxes they pay on remittances by claiming the credit on their annual tax return, provided they can document the payments. The tax credit provisions apply to tax years ending after December 31, 2025, and the bill requires money transfer providers to report remittance transaction details to the IRS for compliance and verification purposes.

This bill would rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, along with changing the title of the Secretary of Defense to Secretary of War. The legislation applies this name change throughout the U.S. Code and all federal regulations, directives, and official documents. According to the bill's stated reasoning, Congress believes the historical name "Department of War" better signals American strength and resolve to adversaries while sharpening the Department's focus on national interests, arguing this approach ensures "peace through strength" by demonstrating willingness to wage war rather than merely defend. The bill would also update subordinate titles within the department accordingly, such as changing "Deputy Secretary of Defense" to "Deputy Secretary of War." No specific funding or timeline is provided; implementation would proceed subject to applicable law and available appropriations.

The Border Wall Status Act directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a publicly accessible webpage on the Department of Homeland Security website that allows citizens to view information about active border wall construction projects and their progress. The bill aims to increase transparency around ongoing border wall work by making project updates and status information available to the general public online. There is no specific funding amount or timeline mentioned in the legislation. The bill places responsibility for establishing and maintaining this webpage with the Department of Homeland Security but does not specify additional resources or deadlines for implementation.

Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act This bill establishes a commission in the executive branch to advise on certain criminal and immigration matters in the District of Columbia (DC). It also establishes a federal program to ensure that commonly visited areas in DC are cleaned and maintained. (On March 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful, which established a similar task force and program.)First, the bill establishes a commission made up of representatives from the U.S. Attorneys' Offices for DC, Maryland, and Virginia; specified federal agencies; and other designated federal entities. The commission must recommend actions to, among other tasks, address enforcement of federal immigration law in DC, facilitate the provision of federal resources to reduce crime, and assist with recruitment and retention of DC's Metropolitan Police Department officers.Next, the bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish a program to coordinate and maintain the cleanliness of commonly visited areas in DC, including monuments, parks, and roads. The program must also restore damaged or removed federal public monuments and similar properties.The bill's provisions terminate on January 2, 2029.

The FAIR Act would prohibit state utility regulators from approving electric utility rates if the utility engages in certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices or considers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their business decisions. The bill specifically bars utilities from using DEI programs that discriminate based on protected characteristics like race or religion, or requiring employees to undergo DEI training that asserts certain groups are inherently superior or inferior. The legislation also blocks utilities from considering ESG factors—including climate change initiatives, workforce diversity quotas, or supplier diversity programs—when setting rates, though it carves out exceptions for utilities simply complying with existing federal or state laws without discretionary choices. This bill would affect electric utilities and their customers in states where regulators would lose authority to approve rate increases from companies engaged in these practices, potentially limiting how utilities operate but with no specified funding or implementation timeline included in the legislation.

The VA Data Transparency and Trust Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit detailed annual reports to Congress for five years on the Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration, covering veteran demographics, health conditions, types of care, prescription drugs, disability ratings, claims processing times, facility operations, staffing, and quality metrics. The bill also directs the VA to establish data-sharing systems that allow researchers to access aggregated and anonymized veteran health and benefits data—similar to existing Medicare programs—while maintaining privacy protections through unique identifiers rather than personal information. These transparency measures aim to improve oversight of VA operations and enable independent research on veterans' healthcare and benefits, affecting millions of veterans and their families who depend on VA services. The reporting requirements span five years with historical data dating back to 2000 for the benefits administration, ensuring policymakers and researchers have comprehensive information to evaluate VA performance and identify improvement opportunities.

The Manned Aircraft Clarification Act narrows federal criminal penalties that currently apply to aircraft destruction by limiting them to only manned aircraft. Specifically, the bill amends federal law to remove unmanned aircraft (such as drones) from existing criminal statutes regarding aircraft destruction and aircraft piracy. The changes affect federal prosecutors' ability to prosecute crimes against unmanned aircraft under these particular statutes, effectively creating a legal distinction between manned and unmanned aircraft for purposes of federal criminal law. The bill does not establish any new funding mechanisms or specific timelines for implementation. This legislation essentially clarifies that federal penalties for destroying aircraft or committing piracy apply only to aircraft carrying crew members, leaving a potential gap in federal penalties for crimes involving unmanned aircraft systems.

Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025This bill includes uranium on the critical minerals list. In 2018, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published a list of critical minerals, including uranium, in response to an executive order that called for a federal strategy to ensure secure and reliable supplies of critical minerals. The USGS updates the list every three years and includes certain minerals that are essential to economic or national security and have a supply chain vulnerable to disruption. In 2022, USGS removed uranium from the list. The bill reinstates uranium as a critical mineral and requires uranium to be treated as if it were included on that list at the time of publication.

Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency ActThis bill allows Virginia to increase the vehicle weight limit for covered agricultural vehicles traveling on interstate highways to 90,000 pounds. Specifically, Virginia may provide a special permit for these covered agricultural vehicles to operate on interstate highways in Virginia.The term covered agricultural vehicle means a vehicle that is transporting (1) unprocessed agricultural crops used for food, feed, or fiber; or (2) raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, rough-sawn green lumber, biomass, or wood chips.Under current law, there is an 80,000 pound overall gross vehicle weight limit for interstate highways, with exceptions. Virginia allows certain agricultural vehicles that do not exceed 90,000 pounds to travel on Virginia highways that are not part of the interstate highway system.