The Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act would protect healthcare providers' ability to deliver reproductive health services including abortion, contraception, in vitro fertilization, and related care that is legal in their state. The bill prohibits states and individuals from preventing or restricting these services and allows healthcare workers like doctors, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists to provide care without facing legal obstacles based on their involvement in reproductive medicine. The legislation establishes enforcement mechanisms through federal lawsuits by the Attorney General and private lawsuits by affected healthcare providers, patients, or entities, with courts able to award attorney's fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs. The bill also appropriates $40 million for legal defense funds to help reproductive healthcare providers with legal issues and $40 million for security grants to clinics and healthcare facilities offering these services. Additionally, it prevents insurance companies from denying professional liability coverage to healthcare providers solely because they offer lawful reproductive health services.

The SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026 directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch a national public awareness campaign about type 1 diabetes screening and detection. The campaign will include written materials, public service announcements across multiple media platforms, and targeted outreach to healthcare providers, schools, and communities most affected by type 1 diabetes. The legislation requires the campaign to be culturally and linguistically tailored and coordinated with other federal diabetes efforts, with grants awarded to nonprofit organizations and state and local health departments to implement these initiatives. The bill authorizes five million dollars annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out the campaign. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must report to Congress within one year on the campaign's progress and its impact on type 1 diabetes detection and screening rates.

H.Amdt.205 amendment — An amendment numbered 46 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to allow for the continuous enrollment of land under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative.. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026This bill expands vaccination programs and coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).Specifically, the bill expands and otherwise modifies the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides free vaccinations to individuals 18 years of age or younger who are uninsured or underinsured (i.e., with limited or no insurance for vaccines), are eligible for Medicaid, or are American Indians or Alaskan Natives. The bill expands the program to include children enrolled in CHIP. The Government Accountability Office must report on the related effects of the bill's changes.The bill also temporarily requires payments under Medicaid and CHIP for vaccine administration and counseling services for children to be made at a rate that is no less than the rate under Medicare for equivalent services. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that conduct culturally appropriate outreach regarding the benefits of vaccinations for children.

H.R. 8127, the Permanent Housing Affordability Act, creates two complementary programs to increase permanently affordable housing across the United States. The bill establishes a $100 million federal grant program administered through the Treasury Department that provides funding to state agencies and community development financial institutions, which in turn issue low-interest construction loans (capped at 3% interest) to nonprofits and government entities for building or rehabilitating homes under shared equity models, with priority given to high-cost areas and communities facing displacement. Additionally, the bill allows the federal government to transfer surplus federal property to community land trusts and other affordable housing programs at a 75 percent discount, with deed restrictions ensuring the properties remain permanently affordable and revert to the government if they cease serving that purpose. Both programs target low- and moderate-income families earning up to 120 percent of area median income and require annual congressional reporting on outcomes. The legislation is authorized to receive $100 million in appropriations beginning in fiscal year 2027.

The Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources Support Act directs the U.S. Forest Service to establish partnerships with federal and state agencies, tribes, universities, nonprofits, and private nurseries to support tree-growing and seed-collection programs across the country. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to create a grant program within two years that funds eligible recipients—including state forestry agencies, Indian tribes, and private nurseries—to expand nursery operations, improve seed storage and seedling production, develop workforce training, and enhance infrastructure related to reforestation efforts. The legislation also streamlines the process for obtaining permits to collect seeds on national forests and authorizes the use of up to $5 million annually from the existing Reforestation Trust Fund to carry out the program. This effort aims to address challenges in the reforestation supply chain while supporting climate-resilient tree genetics and native species restoration.

The Know Before You Drive Act requires manufacturers to provide clear, honest information to consumers about partially automated driving systems—vehicles that can control steering and acceleration but still require driver supervision. Within 180 days of the law's enactment, manufacturers cannot make misleading claims suggesting these systems are fully self-driving or have capabilities they don't actually possess. Within two years, manufacturers and dealers must give buyers a clear notice explaining what the system can and cannot do, including its limitations and what driving tasks the driver must still perform, and manufacturers must inform drivers of any significant software updates that change the system's performance. The bill gives enforcement authority to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, and state attorneys general to pursue violations as unfair or deceptive practices, and it requires the Transportation Department to issue implementing regulations within nine months. The legislation also amends the Automobile Information Disclosure Act to require that vehicle window stickers include standardized information about automated and partially automated systems so consumers can easily compare these features between vehicles.

The Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026 expands financial assistance for people buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act's insurance marketplaces, primarily by shifting the baseline from "silver" to "gold" level coverage plans starting in 2028. This change means that cost-sharing reductions—which lower out-of-pocket costs like deductibles and copays for lower-income individuals—will be calculated based on more comprehensive gold plans rather than basic silver plans, resulting in lower costs for enrollees. The bill extends these improved cost-sharing benefits to people earning between 150 and 400 percent of the federal poverty line, broadening the income range for who qualifies for enhanced assistance. The legislation provides open-ended federal funding through the Treasury to cover the costs of these expanded benefits, with the changes taking effect for health plan years beginning January 1, 2028. This bill primarily affects low- and moderate-income Americans purchasing individual health insurance through the marketplaces.

The EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act would expand the Emergency Food Assistance Program to allow states to purchase fresh, nutritious food directly from small and underserved agricultural businesses—including women-owned farms, veteran-owned operations, and beginning farmers—for distribution through food banks and emergency feeding organizations. The bill allocates $200 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these state-run purchasing projects, which aim to strengthen local food supply chains, provide healthier food options to people experiencing food insecurity, and create economic opportunities for smaller agricultural producers. States must submit plans outlining which local farmers and food distributors they'll partner with, what products they'll purchase, and how they'll measure success. The Department of Agriculture must issue guidance to states within six months and report back to Congress within four years on how well the program worked at improving nutrition and supporting local farmers.

The Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to award grants to states, tribal governments, farmer cooperatives, universities, and conservation organizations to develop and implement climate-focused farming practices. These grants support activities like reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing carbon storage in soil, building farm resilience to extreme weather, and improving soil and water quality. The bill prioritizes support for beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, veteran farmers, and small family farms, as well as projects that incorporate traditional indigenous agricultural knowledge. The legislation provides up to $7.5 million per year for grants to develop or modify proposals and up to $15 million per year for implementation grants, running through fiscal year 2034 with a total of $150 million annually. Federal funding covers 75 percent of development costs and 50 percent of implementation costs for most applicants, though tribal governments receive higher federal cost-sharing (100 percent and 85 percent respectively). Grant recipients must submit performance reports, conduct annual audits, and dedicate at least one-third of total funding to each of development and implementation activities, with an additional one-third reserved specifically for tribal government projects.

H.R. 6229 reauthorizes and expands the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, a federal loan program that helps communities finance water infrastructure projects. The bill makes it easier for small communities (those with populations of 25,000 or fewer) and rural water projects to access financing by lowering the minimum project cost threshold from $5 million to $1 million and providing free technical assistance to help small communities develop proposals. The legislation also broadens which types of water projects qualify for funding, including state-led water storage projects and congressionally authorized projects run by non-federal entities, and allows greater use of streamlined project delivery methods like design-build contracts. The bill authorizes $68 million annually for the Environmental Protection Agency and $15 million annually for the Army Corps of Engineers through fiscal year 2029 to administer the program, and requires federal agencies to submit reports to Congress within one year on how the program is being implemented.

The Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2025 increases the tax break available to workers who use employer-sponsored dependent care assistance programs. Currently, employees can exclude up to $7,500 per year in child care expenses from their taxable income (or $3,750 if married filing separately); this bill raises those limits to $10,500 and $5,250 respectively. The change primarily benefits working parents and caregivers who use formal child care services, allowing them to save more money through pre-tax payroll deductions. The increased limits would take effect for the tax year following the bill's enactment. This is a tax code amendment with no direct federal spending, though it reduces tax revenue by allowing workers to exclude more dependent care costs from their income.

H.R. 5365 amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to streamline conservation programs by modifying rules for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which pays farmers to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production. The bill specifically expands eligibility for the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAWE) initiative by allowing continuous enrollment of land designated for this wildlife protection program, and adjusts acreage limitation references to reflect these changes. The legislation primarily affects farmers and landowners who participate in federal conservation programs, as well as state wildlife agencies that oversee the SAWE initiative. The bill was introduced in September 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture, but the provided text does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines.

State Public Option ActThis bill allows residents who are not already eligible for Medicaid and not concurrently enrolled in other health insurance coverage to buy into a state Medicaid plan beginning January 1, 2026, at the option of the state. State Medicaid programs may set premiums and cost-sharing requirements for such coverage in accordance with specified limitations.The bill also (1) provides the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) to every state that expands Medicaid coverage for individuals who are newly eligible under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, regardless of when such expansion takes place; and (2) requires state Medicaid programs to cover comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services, including abortion services.

National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to increase the number and size of prescribed fires conducted on federal lands.For 10 years, Interior and USDA must annually conduct prescribed fires on federal land so that the total acreage where prescribed fires are conducted is 10% greater than the previous fiscal year. Interior and USDA must establish a collaborative prescribed fire program to provide financial assistance to eligible entities to conduct prescribed fires in priority landscapes.Interior and USDA may enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with states, Indian tribes, counties, municipal governments, fire districts, nongovernmental organizations, or private entities to coordinate prescribed fires on federal land.Interior and USDA must expand employment opportunities for prescribed fire practitioners, including by expanding hazard pay, supporting underrepresented groups, and establishing additional training centers. To address the public health and safety risk of the expanded use of prescribed fire, the Environmental Protection Agency must coordinate with state, tribal, and local air quality agencies to support the environmental review of wildland fires.

Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2025This bill expands Medicare coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. Specifically, the bill specifies that in addition to physicians, other health care practitioners may also provide such services. It also specifies that coverage includes an initial 10 hours of training until used, as well as an additional 2 hours of training per year. The bill also prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from limiting training that is deemed medically necessary. Additionally, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation must test a model in which such training is provided virtually and evaluate any effects on costs, services, and health outcomes.

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement for grants under the Specialty Crop Research Initiative. Currently, entities that receive grants under the initiative must provide nonfederal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount of the grant.

Hydropower Relicensing Transparency ActThis bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license.

The AG RESEARCH Act addresses deteriorating conditions at agricultural research facilities across the United States by establishing a competitive federal grant program to fund repairs, upgrades, and equipment purchases at these institutions. According to the bill, deferred maintenance needs at agricultural schools have ballooned from $8.4 billion in 2015 to $11.5 billion by 2021, threatening America's competitiveness in agricultural innovation. The legislation guarantees $500 million annually from the Treasury for five fiscal years (2025–2029) and authorizes an additional $1 billion per year in discretionary spending for fiscal years 2026–2030. The grants will be distributed competitively through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture with requirements for geographic diversity, support for different institution types and sizes, and peer review by NIFA panels. No single state can receive more than 20 percent of available funds.

H.R. 2960 extends federal funding for graduate medical education programs at children's hospitals through 2030, replacing the current expiration date of 2023. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to continue payments that help children's hospitals train the next generation of pediatric doctors and specialists. This funding affects children's hospitals across the country that operate residency and fellowship training programs, which are essential for developing pediatric medical professionals. By extending the authorization to 2030, the bill ensures these hospitals can continue their educational missions and maintain their training capacity without interruption. The legislation was introduced by Representative Schrier and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.

Kids' Access to Primary Care Act of 2025This bill modifies payments for Medicaid primary care services. Specifically, the bill applies a Medicare payment rate floor to Medicaid primary care services that are provided after the date of enactment of the bill and extends the payment rate to additional types of practitioners (e.g., obstetricians).The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must conduct a study on the number of children enrolled in Medicaid, the number of providers receiving payment for primary care services, and associated payment rates before and after the bill's implementation.

Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025This bill directs the Forest Service to expand and update its Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program. Under the existing program, the Forest Service collects, analyzes, and reports on information about the condition of forest resources in the United States, such as data concerning wildfires or other forest management issues.The bill directs FIA to include forest carbon in its inventory. The bill also requires FIA's strategic plan to include a detailed description of the organization and procedures necessary to (1) understand and report on changes in land cover and use, and (2) evaluate carbon-related data variables.FIA must update the strategic plan within six months and every five years thereafter. Among other items, the first update must include (1) a plan to implement nationally consistent data collection protocols and procedures; and (2) a plan to expand current data collection, further integrate remote sensing technology, or both. FIA must also prepare and publish a compilation of certain forest statistics every two years.Additionally, the bill requires FIA to continue (1) the Timber Products Output survey, and (2) the National Woodland Owner Survey.To provide data consistency, FIA must include a clear definition of forest when reporting data.Finally, FIA (1) must also establish an office, a data platform, or both to process and respond to complex data requests submitted by external organizations; and (2) may impose fees on the organizations submitting the requests.