This bill would streamline the approval process for oil and natural gas pipelines deemed critical to national security by giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission exclusive authority to permit designated projects while blocking state and local governments from imposing conflicting rules. The President can designate pipelines as "covered projects" if they're necessary to supply military installations, defense industries, or critical infrastructure, and pipeline companies would gain expanded power to acquire private land through eminent domain after a brief negotiation period. The legislation sets strict timelines for federal approval of 180 days and state approval of 60 days, with requirements automatically deemed satisfied if agencies miss these deadlines, and allows the President to waive major environmental laws including the Clean Air Act and Endangered Species Act if needed to prevent delays. The bill affects pipeline companies, landowners whose property may be acquired, and states and localities that currently regulate pipeline projects within their borders, while Congress must be notified of all designations and waivers. No specific funding is allocated in the bill; all decisions on designated projects go to federal court for expedited review under a lenient legal standard.

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027This bill provides FY2027 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities.(The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.)Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations forMilitary Personnel;Operation and Maintenance;Procurement;Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; andRevolving and Management Funds.The bill provides appropriations for other DOD programs, includingthe Combat and Operational Medicine Program,the Private Sector Care Program,Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction,Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, andthe Office of the Inspector General.In addition, the bill provides appropriations for related agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account.The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

The Zero Tolerance for Fraudsters Act of 2026 establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences for federal fraud offenses based on the amount of money involved. Anyone convicted of fraud offenses—including mail fraud, wire fraud, false statements, and related crimes—involving between one and five million dollars would face a minimum of one year in prison, while those involving five million dollars or more would face a minimum of five years in prison. The bill affects federal courts and individuals convicted of these specific fraud crimes, removing judicial discretion to impose lighter sentences below these minimums, though judges can still impose longer sentences if warranted. The legislation applies immediately upon enactment and contains no specific funding requirements, as it primarily modifies sentencing rules for existing federal crimes rather than creating new programs or agencies.

The Fireworks for Freedom Act temporarily waives certain federal and state regulatory restrictions on fireworks displays throughout 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The bill removes state-level permitting requirements, venue storage rules, event notification requirements, and fire codes that would normally apply to fireworks displays, while keeping federal safety standards and licensing requirements in place and explicitly preserving local government authority to regulate or prohibit displays in their jurisdictions. The waiver applies only to the actual conduct of fireworks displays and does not affect federal and state laws governing the manufacture, sale, purchase, or transportation of fireworks themselves. Local governments retain full control over permitting, zoning, safety standards, and restrictions tailored to specific community needs such as drought conditions or proximity to hospitals and schools. The temporary waiver expires on December 31, 2026, and does not require displays to be officially affiliated with any commemorative organization to qualify.

This resolution condemns state-level energy policies that restrict domestic oil production, particularly targeting states like California that have implemented regulatory restrictions. The resolution argues that these state policies have led to higher gasoline prices for consumers, placing financial burdens on working-class families and businesses while contributing to inflation. The measure also contends that reduced domestic oil production increases U.S. reliance on foreign energy sources, which the resolution characterizes as undermining national energy independence and military readiness. The resolution emphasizes that the Department of Defense, as the nation's largest fuel consumer, requires stable and affordable energy supplies for operations and that high fuel costs harm military recruitment, retention, and operational capabilities. The resolution calls for policies supporting domestic energy development and affordable fuel supplies but does not contain any specific funding allocations or implementation timelines.

The ACCESS Act of 2026 amends the Americans with Disabilities Act to add procedural requirements before businesses can be sued for accessibility violations. The bill requires the Department of Justice to develop education programs helping property owners, website developers, and local governments understand how to comply with disability access requirements, with materials provided in multiple languages. Most significantly, the bill establishes a "notice and cure" period, meaning that before filing a lawsuit over architectural or technological barriers, a person with a disability must first send a detailed written notice to the business and give the owner sixty days to provide a plan for removal and another sixty days to make substantial progress on that plan. The bill also directs federal courts to develop mediation programs for accessibility disputes to resolve claims quickly without litigation, and requires the Attorney General to study within one year whether certain web standards and phone accessibility options adequately serve people with disabilities. These changes take effect thirty days after enactment and use existing government funding with no new appropriations specified.

This House resolution formally expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives following the death of Representative Doug LaMalfa, who served California in Congress. The resolution directs the House Clerk to communicate this expression of condolences to the Senate and to send a copy to LaMalfa's family. As an additional mark of respect, the House will adjourn in honor of the deceased Representative's memory. This is a ceremonial resolution that affects no funding or programs, but rather serves as Congress's official recognition and mourning of a deceased member.

Stuck On Hold ActThis bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement automated systems for their customer phone lines that inform callers of the expected wait time and that offer callbacks for wait times of more than 10 minutes. The VA must also issue guidance to reduce the average wait time to no more than 10 minutes.

H.R. 5935, introduced in November 2025, approves a comprehensive water rights settlement for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians that grants the tribe the right to produce and use up to 20,000 acre-feet of groundwater annually with a priority dating back to 1876-1877, superior to all other groundwater claims in the region. Congress appropriates $500 million across four accounts to support water infrastructure development, groundwater augmentation, water management, and operations and maintenance, with $50 million immediately available and remaining funds accessible once the settlement becomes enforceable. The settlement also transfers approximately 3,582 acres of federal land into trust for the tribe, grants the tribe taxing authority over property leases on the reservation, and establishes a settlement trust fund to implement the agreement. The settlement must become enforceable by December 31, 2035, or the entire agreement expires and federal funds must be returned to the Treasury. Additionally, the legislation protects tribal cultural resources and requires the tribe's consent for any ground-disturbing activities that may affect sacred sites or remains.

The DOD Entrepreneurial Innovation Act requires the Department of Defense to systematically identify and prioritize promising small business research programs for future military investment. Specifically, each military department must establish an advisory panel composed of private-sector entrepreneurs, government acquisition experts, and military officers to select at least five research programs annually from the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs as "Entrepreneurial Innovation Projects." These designated projects receive special status in the Pentagon's budget planning process, including guaranteed inclusion in future defense budgets and separate tracking in spending proposals. The advisory panels must be created within 120 days of the bill's enactment, and the Secretary of Defense must submit annual reports to Congress detailing each designated program's progress. The legislation aims to accelerate the transition of innovative small-business technologies into military capabilities while potentially generating cost savings and strengthening national security.

Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW ActThis bill establishes that a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities.(The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.)Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations forMilitary Personnel;Operation and Maintenance;Procurement;Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; andRevolving and Management Funds.The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense Programs, includingthe Defense Health Program,Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction,Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, andthe Office of the Inspector General.In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account.The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

H.R. 2093 amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to change how long pollution discharge permits remain valid. Under current law, permits have variable lengths, but this bill sets fixed maximum terms: permits issued to states and municipalities can last up to 10 years, while permits issued to private companies and other entities can last up to 5 years. The bill affects anyone who operates a facility that discharges pollutants into waterways and must obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The legislation also includes technical corrections to clean up outdated language and cross-references in the law. No specific funding or implementation timeline is specified in the bill text.

The Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act establishes a federally funded program to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk on federal lands along the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill authorizes $3.66 million annually from 2026 through 2032 for the Interior Department to conduct fuel reduction activities, remove invasive species, and install fuel breaks near the border, with the goal of both reducing catastrophic wildfires and improving border security visibility. The legislation also requires federal agencies to develop policies within 90 days to mitigate environmental damage and prevent fires on federal borderlands, and mandates reports to Congress documenting incidents of environmental degradation and wildfires linked to illegal border crossings, including cleanup costs and resources needed for mitigation. The program terminates after seven years, and the bill requires coordination among federal agencies, Border Patrol, and state and local law enforcement.

The FISH Act of 2025 transfers responsibility for protecting migratory fish species from the National Marine Fisheries Service (under the Department of Commerce) to the Secretary of the Interior. Specifically, it gives the Interior Department control over endangered species protections for anadromous fish (those that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and migrate to the ocean) and catadromous fish (those that spawn in the ocean and migrate to fresh or estuarine waters). The bill allows the Interior Department to reconsider any final decisions made by the Marine Fisheries Service within three years before the transfer takes effect, with requests for reconsideration due within one year of the transfer's completion. All existing permits, licenses, regulations, and ongoing legal proceedings related to these fish species will remain in effect under the new agency, and any lawsuits involving the Commerce Department will continue with the Interior Department substituted as the responsible party.

Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act or the HELD ActThis bill prohibits the use of federal funds by a state or local subdivision that has in effect a law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedesa timely response to a request from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for information about an alien in state or local custody, including the alien's estimated release date; orcompliance with a request from ICE to hold an alien for up to 48 hours so that ICE may assume custody.

Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion Act of 2025 or the VSAFE Act of 2025This bill establishes a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be responsible for fraud and scam prevention, reporting, and incident response plans at the VA.The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through June 23, 2034, under the VA's home loan program.

This resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing of U.S. troops on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima in 1945 and commemorates the historic raising of the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi that occurred on February 23, 1945.