The Prior Authorization Reform for Autoimmune and Blood Disorders Act requires health insurance plans to cover drugs prescribed for autoimmune diseases, hemophilia, and Von Willebrand disease without restrictions based on whether they come from a pharmacy or another source. The bill also limits insurance companies' ability to require prior authorization for these drugs to once per year, unless the medication is typically used for 12 months or less, is an opioid, benzodiazepine, barbiturate, or carisoprodol, or requires special safety monitoring by the FDA. The legislation applies to all group health plans and individual health insurance policies offered by private insurers and would take effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2027. The bill affects millions of Americans with autoimmune and blood disorders by reducing barriers to accessing necessary medications and streamlining the insurance approval process.

The FORTIFY Act would allow Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to freely share U.S. military equipment and services with each other without requiring approval from the President or U.S. government officials. Currently, when the U.S. sells defense articles to one country, that country must get permission before transferring them to another nation, but this bill would eliminate that requirement among the three Baltic states. The legislation also directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a shared system that allows the Baltic countries to exchange ammunition and other military supplies for training and operational purposes. Congress believes this flexibility will strengthen the region's ability to deter Russian aggression by making it appear that combined Baltic military forces could operate together at any time, while incurring no additional cost to the United States. The bill addresses no specific funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond requiring the Defense Department to establish the shared ammunition system.

The FED UP with Bleeding Disorders Act of 2026 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to review federal programs and research related to bleeding disorders in women and girls, who often face significant delays in diagnosis and lack awareness of their conditions. Congress found that up to 1 percent of American women may have a bleeding disorder but remain undiagnosed, with some waiting 16 years or more for a diagnosis, and that those who receive specialized care at hemophilia treatment centers have 40 percent lower mortality and hospitalization rates. Within two years of enactment, the Secretary must submit a comprehensive report to Congress assessing current research, training, treatment access, and clinical research inclusion, along with recommendations for improved federal coordination across agencies including the NIH, CDC, and VA. The bill also authorizes $10 million per year from 2027 through 2031 for a nationwide public awareness and education campaign targeting women, girls, healthcare providers, and rural and underserved communities to improve diagnosis and treatment of bleeding disorders in these populations.

This bill repeals a 1994 federal funding restriction that prevented the State Department from using government money to build and maintain U.S. pavilions at international world expos and trade fairs. The legislation allows the State Department to fund these pavilions going forward, though it requires the department to notify Congress at least 15 days before spending money on any expo pavilion and to include details about funding sources and expected economic benefits to the United States. The bill also requires contractors and grant recipients to certify compliance with labor laws, anti-corruption laws, and trafficking prevention requirements. According to the bill's findings, the previous funding ban left the U.S. as the only G7 country relying entirely on private donations for expo participation, causing the nation to miss opportunities like the 2000 Hanover expo and the 2008 Zaragoza expo, and ultimately requiring the United Arab Emirates to fund the U.S. pavilion at Dubai's 2020 expo. The State Department must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of each pavilion opening detailing participating U.S. businesses and the total funding received.

The EMPOWER Act directs the Department of State to strengthen and expand public-private partnerships aimed at advancing women's economic security in South and Central Asia. The bill establishes a new Unit within the State Department's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, led by a Special Advisor for Women's Economic Security with ambassadorial rank, to oversee existing initiatives like the U.S.-Pakistan Women's Council and U.S.-India Alliance for Women's Economic Empowerment. These partnerships are intended to support women's financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, education, asset ownership, and removal of legal barriers to economic participation in the region. The bill emphasizes that these efforts operate as public-private partnerships involving U.S. businesses, civil society, and universities, and requires the State Department to submit a report to Congress within one year detailing implementation steps, partnership status, and economic impact data. The legislation does not specify new federal funding, characterizing the initiative as leveraging existing private sector and civil society resources rather than requiring additional taxpayer expenditure.

The USA 6G Global Leadership Act requires the State Department's Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy to lead U.S. diplomatic efforts in advance of two major international telecommunications conferences in 2026 and 2027 hosted by the International Telecommunications Union. The ambassador must coordinate across federal agencies, work with private sector companies, brief Congress quarterly, and promote candidates for ITU leadership positions who align with U.S. security and economic interests in 6G technology development. The bill also directs the State Department to submit a report within 90 days detailing Chinese and Russian efforts to influence international telecommunications standards and governance, and to develop a 6G technology strategy within the same timeframe. Additionally, the legislation authorizes the State Department to work with development finance agencies to fund telecommunications infrastructure projects in developing countries that use trusted technology vendors, with a report due one year after enactment describing projects undertaken. These provisions sunset after the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference concludes.

This bill provides appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the administrative expenses necessary to operate the department for the duration of a lapse in appropriations. This includes appropriations for the DHS Office of Legislative Affairs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Office of Congressional Relations.With respect to any lapse in appropriations during FY2026, DHS must use the funding provided by this bill to ensure that it performs all functions that would be performed in the absence of such a lapse, including responding to communications transmitted to DHS during the lapse by congressional offices. (There is currently a partial government shutdown in effect for DHS agencies and programs due to a lapse in FY2026 appropriations for DHS.)

H.R. 7289 establishes a new advisory committee within the Public Health Service to focus on workforce training at community health centers. The 15-member Advisory Committee on Training in Community Health Centers will include health professionals, at least one current patient from a community health center, and representatives from different geographic regions and practice settings, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services appointing members to staggered three-year terms within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The committee will advise the federal government on training policies, develop performance measures for community health center programs, and create guidelines for program evaluations, meeting at least twice yearly and publishing meeting agendas and summaries publicly. Committee members will receive compensation at the Executive Schedule Level IV daily rate plus travel expenses, though federal agency representatives will serve without additional pay. The committee must submit annual reports to Congress and the Secretary beginning three years after enactment, outlining its findings on community health center training and recommending appropriations levels.

The Qualified Immunity Accountability Act would eliminate qualified immunity protections for law enforcement officers in civil rights lawsuits. Currently, police officers can claim immunity from lawsuits if they argue that the constitutional rights they violated were not "clearly established" at the time of their actions, or if they acted in good faith. This bill removes those defenses for local police officers and federal law enforcement officers, making it easier for victims to sue officers directly for constitutional violations. The bill also amends federal criminal law to lower the standard for prosecuting deaths caused by rights deprivations from "willfully" to "knowingly or recklessly," and clarifies that an officer's act counts as causing death if it was a substantial contributing factor. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the legislation.

The Voter Outreach for Transparent Elections Act (VOTE Act) requires states to notify voters when their polling place changes from one election to the next. States must inform voters of new polling locations by mail, phone, text message, and email at least seven days before Election Day, and must post notices at old polling places, on state websites, and on social media. If a polling place closes, states must post signs at that location during early voting and on Election Day explaining the closure and directing voters to their new polling place, along with contact information for election officials. The law also requires states to provide this information in languages required by the Voting Rights Act. These requirements take effect for all federal elections held on or after January 1, 2026, and include special provisions for "vote centers" where voters aren't assigned to specific locations.

The Military Financial Literacy Accountability Act directs the Department of Defense to strengthen financial education programs for service members in lower-ranking positions (enlisted members E-7 and below, officers O-4 and below). The bill requires the Defense Department to conduct an expanded survey asking service members about their current financial knowledge, preferred ways to learn about finances (such as online modules, in-person classes, or mobile apps), and specific topics they need help with—like debt management, home buying, and transition planning when leaving the military. Additionally, the legislation requires the Pentagon to improve its systems for tracking whether service members complete financial training, identify reasons why some don't complete it, and establish performance measures to evaluate how well these financial education efforts actually work. The Secretary of Defense must submit a timeline and implementation strategy to Congress outlining how these improvements will be carried out.

The Fast Track Healthcare Apprenticeships Act streamlines the process for registering healthcare apprenticeships under the federal National Apprenticeship Act. The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to make decisions on healthcare apprenticeship program applications within 45 days, or provide a written explanation and revised timeline (not exceeding 90 days) if a decision cannot be made by the initial deadline. The legislation applies to apprenticeships in healthcare practitioner, technical, and support occupations as defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Labor digitize all apprenticeship agreement forms, including employer agreements and disability disclosure forms, to modernize the application process. The bill does not specify direct federal funding allocations but aims to reduce administrative delays and improve accessibility to the apprenticeship registration system.

This bill creates a new whistleblower reward program at the State Department to encourage individuals to report violations of defense export control laws. The program will pay awards ranging from 10 to 30 percent of any civil penalties collected from companies that illegally export military equipment or technology, with award amounts determined based on the significance and quality of the information provided. The State Department must establish an online portal within 120 days and issue final regulations within 270 days, and will create a "Defense Export Compliance Accountability Fund" to pay whistleblowers from collected fines. The bill protects whistleblowers from retaliation by employers and allows them to submit information anonymously through an attorney, while also prohibiting awards to company compliance officers who report internally known violations unless they had concerns about national security or obstruction. Whistleblowers can pursue legal action for retaliation with potential remedies including reinstatement, double back pay, and attorney fees.

H.R. 5771, the Reliable Social Security Service for Seniors Act, requires the Social Security Administration to fully staff its offices so that phone lines are answered during standard business hours—8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on weekdays, excluding federal holidays. The bill also applies this requirement to state agencies that make disability determinations. The legislation directly affects seniors and disabled individuals who need to reach the Social Security Administration with questions or concerns about their benefits. The bill does not specify additional funding but mandates that the Social Security Administration allocate existing resources to ensure adequate staffing for phone operations. The requirement takes effect on January 1, 2027, giving the agency roughly a year to adjust staffing levels to meet the new service standards.

The PAAT Act requires Medicare Part D prescription drug plans to cover all FDA-approved drugs used to treat autoimmune diseases, hemophilia, and Von Willebrand disease, starting in 2027. The bill also limits how often insurance companies can require "prior authorization"—a pre-approval process—for these medications to once per year, with narrow exceptions for drugs typically used for 12 months or less, controlled substances, or drugs with special safety monitoring requirements. This legislation affects Medicare beneficiaries with autoimmune and blood disorders, as well as the private insurance companies and Medicare Advantage plans that administer prescription drug coverage. The bill contains no specific federal funding provisions, as it primarily mandates coverage requirements rather than new spending. The requirements take effect January 1, 2027, giving plans time to adjust their formularies and prior authorization procedures.

The Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act would prohibit the distribution of fake audio and video content created by artificial intelligence that is designed to deceive voters about federal candidates. The law applies to any person, political group, or organization that knowingly spreads AI-generated deepfakes of candidates with the intent to influence an election or raise funds, though it exempts legitimate news broadcasts, publications, and satire or parody content that clearly disclose the material's artificial nature. Candidates who are targeted by such deceptive content could file lawsuits against those responsible to obtain court orders stopping distribution and recover damages, including attorney's fees, using a high standard of proof known as "clear and convincing evidence." The legislation treats violations as defamation under existing law, giving candidates additional legal remedies. The bill was introduced in September 2025 and referred to the House Administration Committee but includes no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines.

This bill prohibits the use of U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities to host fundraising events for foreign political parties or candidates. The law applies to both federal funds and personal funds of U.S. ambassadors and officials, and it defines fundraising events broadly to include activities that facilitate contact between donors and foreign political parties or candidates. The bill amends existing foreign service regulations to enforce these restrictions and requires the State Department to revise its internal rules within 90 days of enactment to implement the policy and certify compliance to Congress. The legislation, introduced by Representatives Johnson of Texas and McBride, aims to ensure U.S. diplomatic resources remain politically neutral in foreign elections and are not used to advantage any particular foreign political party.

Pipeline Security ActThis bill provides statutory authority for the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA's) role as the agency responsible for securing pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other security threats.The bill specifies that, among other things, the TSA must (1) develop and update pipeline security guidelines; (2) promulgate additional related security directives or regulations, as necessary; and (3) inspect pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities that are designated as critical by the owners and operators.Under the bill, the TSA must convene at least one industry day to engage with relevant pipeline stakeholders on security-related matters.The TSA must report to Congress biennially on its efforts to secure pipelines.Further, the TSA must develop a personnel strategy to carry out the TSA's responsibilities for securing pipelines. The strategy must include an assessment of (1) the cybersecurity expertise necessary to secure pipelines and a plan for expanding the TSA's expertise, and (2) the resources necessary to carry out the personnel strategy.Finally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a review of the implementation of this bill.

This bill requires the U.S. State Department to include a comprehensive section on reproductive rights in its annual human rights reports for every country. The new reporting requirements would cover each nation's policies on contraception access, safe pregnancy and childbirth, abortion services, and maternal mortality rates, as well as document instances of reproductive coercion, forced sterilization, and discrimination against women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities in accessing reproductive health care. The legislation directs the State Department to consult with civil society organizations, human rights groups, and international NGOs when preparing these reports to ensure comprehensive coverage of reproductive health disparities and government responses to violations. The bill frames reproductive rights as human rights aligned with international agreements the U.S. has already signed, and responds to the State Department's previous removal of reproductive rights sections from human rights reports in recent years.

The Easy Returns Act requires large retailers and online sellers with at least 500 employees to include a prepaid return label with every physical product they deliver to customers. The requirement applies to most goods shipped to consumers, though it excludes perishable items, custom-made or personalized products, and items where sellers offer free alternative return methods like at-home pickup. The Federal Trade Commission has 180 days after the law's enactment to write detailed regulations explaining how the requirement works. The law takes effect one year after passage and violations will be treated as unfair or deceptive practices under existing consumer protection law, allowing the FTC to investigate and penalize non-compliant sellers.

H.R. 4680 requires companies that own federally backed apartment building loans to set up programs allowing residents to report their on-time rent payments to credit reporting agencies. The bill affects multifamily property borrowers (owners of buildings with five or more units) who have loans backed by federal agencies like HUD, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac. Under the legislation, residents can consent to have up to 24 months of positive rent payment history reported to consumer reporting agencies, which could help build their credit records and improve their chances of qualifying for home mortgages. The bill requires these costs to be covered by the enterprises managing the loans rather than passed on to borrowers or residents. The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency must submit a progress report to Congress every five years on how these programs are working.

This congressional resolution calls for accountability for unpunished sexual war crimes committed during the 1999 Kosovo War, specifically highlighting the case of Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman, a U.S. citizen who was sexually assaulted by Serbian police officers at age 16. Although the two perpetrators were convicted and sentenced to prison in 2014, they were subsequently released on appeal and never served their sentences. The resolution notes that despite an estimated 20,000 sexual violence victims during the Kosovo War, very few perpetrators have faced justice, and it condemns this pattern of impunity. The resolution urges Serbia to investigate and prosecute sexual war crimes perpetrators, calls on Kosovo to prioritize these cases, and asks the U.S. Government to elevate the issue in diplomatic discussions with Serbia while providing funding for victim rehabilitation and training for Kosovo's judiciary and law enforcement. This is a non-binding concurrent resolution expressing congressional sentiment rather than creating new laws or appropriating funds.

Expanded Student Saver's Tax Credit Act This bill allows full-time students to qualify for the federal Retirement Savings Contribution Tax Credit (commonly known as the Saver’s Credit) through 2026 and the federal Saver’s Match beginning in 2027.As background, an eligible individual may claim the nonrefundable Saver’s Credit for a percentage of contributions made to a qualified retirement account (e.g., individual retirement account or employer-sponsored retirement account). The maximum Saver’s Credit amount allowed is $1,000 (or $2,000 for married joint filers). Under current law, the Saver’s Credit will be replaced by the Saver’s Match in 2027. Under the Saver's Match, a matching contribution of up to $1,000 (or $2,000 for married joint filers) may be deposited into an individual’s qualified retirement account. Full-time students are currently not eligible for the Saver’s Credit or Saver’s Match. Under the bill, the definition of an eligible individual for purposes of the Saver’s Credit and the Saver’s Match is modified to include full-time students.

This resolution condemns the Trump administration for allegedly using the unsecured messaging app Signal to communicate highly sensitive or potentially classified information about military operations. According to the resolution, multiple high-ranking officials—including Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and others—used this unauthorized method, violating federal protocols for handling classified information and potentially exposing national security secrets to foreign adversaries like China and Russia. The resolution argues this practice endangered American military personnel and violated the Federal Records Act. The measure calls on the administration to investigate how widely Signal and other unapproved communication apps were used, review its classified information procedures, hold violators accountable under federal law, and ensure all sensitive communications occur only in secure facilities known as SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities). This is a symbolic congressional statement rather than legislation that creates new laws or allocates funding.

The Border Workforce Improvement Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive assessment of staffing needs at the southern border, focusing on three agencies: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The assessment must be completed within 90 days and must examine current staffing models, the overuse of temporary details and overtime to cover gaps, factors driving workload pressures, and capability gaps in personnel, technology, and risk management systems. Within 180 days of completing the assessment, the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report to Congress detailing findings and recommendations for implementation. The bill does not authorize new spending but directs federal agencies to analyze their existing workforce needs and propose solutions, some of which may require congressional action.