The Freedom to Ship Act prohibits motor carriers and transportation companies from refusing to ship firearms, ammunition, and firearm components when those items are lawfully possessed and can be legally transported. The bill prevents carriers from imposing extra conditions, charging higher rates, or requiring disclosure of shipper information as a way to discourage firearms transportation. Companies that violate these rules face civil penalties of ten thousand dollars per violation and must pay damages to shippers or recipients harmed by the discrimination. The legislation applies to all interstate shipments of firearms and related items and creates a private right of action allowing affected individuals to sue carriers directly. The bill was introduced in July 2026 and referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Judiciary Committee.

This bill would withhold federal highway funding from states that do not adopt strict voter registration requirements based on citizenship proof. Beginning in fiscal year 2027, states would lose 10 percent of their apportioned surface transportation funds if they fail to enact laws requiring voters to present documentary evidence of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport, REAL ID-compliant identification, birth certificate, or military records. The penalty would increase by an additional 5 percent each year a state remains non-compliant. States would also be required to establish alternative processes for applicants unable to meet these requirements, maintain ongoing programs to identify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls, and create criminal penalties for election officials who register non-citizens. The bill additionally permits private lawsuits against election officials who fail to enforce these citizenship requirements.

Amendment sought to strike section 1213, relating to the deadline for the Afghanistan War Commission's final report, and maintain the current statutory reporting deadline.

Amendment sought to strike section 521 and replace it with a prohibition on foreign nationals attending the United States Military Academies.

Amendment sought to strike section 524, which removes the existing statutory limit on the number of cadets who may receive alternative service obligations to pursue professional athletic careers, thereby preserving the current cap.

Amendment strikes section 518, relating to the pilot program on modernization of drug testing using voice-based risk assessment technology to identify servicemembers for drug testing.

Amendment sought to codify Executive Order 14183, which implements a ban on transgender service members by requiring all personnel to serve in accordance with their biological sex, citing military readiness and discipline.

Amendment sought to eliminate funding for the Fulbright Program.

The Local Data for Better Conservation Act would amend the federal Endangered Species Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to accept and use data collected by states when deciding whether to list, delist, or remove species from protected status. Currently, the federal government relies primarily on its own scientific data when making these determinations, but this bill would give states a formal role in providing information for these decisions. The legislation would affect endangered and threatened species listings across the country and could influence which animals receive federal protection. The bill does not specify any new funding requirements or implementation timelines. By incorporating state-level data into the decision-making process, the bill aims to give local and regional wildlife management practices more influence over federal conservation decisions.

The Freedom from Taxes Act of 2026 would eliminate federal taxes imposed on certain firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act, which includes items like suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and machine guns. Specifically, the bill eliminates the $200 transfer tax that applies when these weapons are sold or transferred, the $200 tax for manufacturing these items, and the special occupational tax paid by firearms dealers. These changes would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law. The legislation affects gun manufacturers, dealers, and individuals who own or seek to purchase firearms covered by the National Firearms Act, potentially making these weapons more accessible by removing significant federal tax barriers that have been in place since 1934.

This concurrent resolution expresses Congress's support for the Federal Protective Service and its law enforcement officers. The measure recognizes that FPS officers protect more than 8,500 federal facilities nationwide while keeping federal employees, contractors, and visitors safe from criminal activity, terrorism, and other threats. The resolution honors the dedication of FPS officers and their families, acknowledges those who have died in the line of duty, and calls for stronger collaboration between FPS and the communities it serves. This is a symbolic resolution that does not allocate funding or create new programs, but rather formally expresses appreciation for the agency's work and encourages continued relationship-building between FPS and the public.

H.R. 8537, introduced in April 2026, would authorize the President to design and construct a ballroom facility on the White House grounds. The bill grants the President sole authority over the design and approval of the ballroom, meaning no other federal agency or body would need to approve the project. The legislation applies specifically to White House operations and would affect how the President can modify the White House property. The bill contains no specified funding amount or construction timeline, leaving those details to be determined by the President if the legislation passes. The bill was referred to the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration.

This bill prohibits federal tax dollars from being used to pay for health insurance coverage for undocumented immigrants. Specifically, it amends the Affordable Care Act to prevent states from using federal funding to reduce insurance premiums or cost-sharing expenses for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or legally present in the country. The bill also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to cancel within 30 days any existing state waivers that would have violated these new rules. The legislation would affect states that currently receive federal funds for health insurance programs and any undocumented immigrants who might have previously been eligible for such coverage through state programs. There is no new funding authorized by this bill, as it restricts how existing federal healthcare dollars can be spent rather than appropriating new money.

H.R. 7604 prohibits federal agencies from contracting with software companies that are majority-owned by non-U.S. citizens for systems that handle sensitive personal information belonging to 500 or more federal employees. The bill applies to any new, renewed, or extended contracts for such "covered software systems," which include those storing Social Security numbers, medical records, or other personally identifiable information that could pose security risks if compromised. Companies bidding on federal contracts must certify under penalty of perjury that they are not internationally owned, and agencies can terminate contracts and pursue additional penalties like debarment if contractors violate these requirements or provide false certifications. The legislation does allow for case-by-case waivers if an agency head determines the waiver is necessary for national security and provides written justification to Congress within 30 days. Federal acquisition regulations must be updated within 180 days of the bill's enactment to implement these requirements.

The Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act amends federal law to make it easier for private companies to develop hydropower projects on water infrastructure operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, expanding opportunities beyond the current "small conduit" projects to include larger hydropower installations at dams and water facilities across the nation. The bill affects rural communities and private energy developers by removing restrictions on what types of hydropower projects can be built on federal water projects, potentially creating jobs in rural areas while generating clean energy. The legislation changes how federal permits work by allowing private hydropower authorizations to remain active and renewable, with jurisdiction shifting to the Bureau of Reclamation once a federal permit expires, rather than reverting to federal oversight. No new direct federal funding is provided in the bill, but the changes are designed to incentivize private investment in hydropower development on existing federal water infrastructure. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

The American Energy Act amends federal law governing oil and gas drilling on public lands to streamline the permitting process and limit court challenges. The bill requires the Department of Interior to continue processing drilling permit applications even when lawsuits are pending against the underlying lease, and it establishes a four-year term limit for new drilling permits. Additionally, the legislation restricts federal courts' authority to block or delay oil and gas lease sales, allowing courts to stop development only if they find it poses imminent and substantial environmental harm with no alternative remedy available. The bill also prevents courts from halting lease sales under environmental review laws once the Interior Department has opened bids or announced high bidders. These changes primarily affect oil and gas companies seeking to develop leases on federal lands and environmental groups that typically challenge such sales in court.

This bill requires the U.S Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of the following 74 communities:Canyon Lake, CaliforniaEastvale, CaliforniaHidden Hills, CaliforniaIndustry, CaliforniaNorth Tustin, CaliforniaTehachapi, CaliforniaCastle Pines, ColoradoCentennial, ColoradoCherry Hills Village, ColoradoGreenwood Village, ColoradoHighlands Ranch, ColoradoKeystone, ColoradoLone Tree, ColoradoMountain Village, ColoradoMt Crested Butte, ColoradoSeverance, ColoradoSilver Cliff, ColoradoSterling Ranch, ColoradoSuperior, ColoradoTelluride, ColoradoScotland, ConnecticutEstero, FloridaFt Myers, FloridaHollywood, FloridaOakland Park, FloridaLighthouse Point, FloridaCoconut Creek, FloridaParkland, FloridaDeerfield Beach, FloridaWilton Manors, FloridaBurr Ridge, IllinoisCarmel, IndianaNoblesville, IndianaWestfield, IndianaZionsville, IndianaUrbandale, IowaLouisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LouisianaMontz, LouisianaSpringwater Township, MinnesotaGrass Valley, NevadaSwanzey, New HampshireKinnelon, New JerseyMendham Township, New JerseyFlanders, New YorkGlendale, New YorkRiverside, New YorkPendelton, New YorkNorthampton, New YorkHarnett County, North CarolinaWeddington, North CarolinaGoose Creek, South CarolinaFairview, TexasFate, TexasHeath, TexasMurphy, TexasNorthlake, TexasParker, TexasSargent, TexasFairlawn, VirginiaCaledonia, WisconsinFranklin, WisconsinGlendale, WisconsinGreenfield, WisconsinVillage of Mount Pleasant, WisconsinVillage of Somers, WisconsinVillage of Harrison, WisconsinMills, WyomingHochatown, OklahomaNorth Enid, OklahomaGreen, OhioRochester, WisconsinQuartzite Township, MinnesotaFrederick, ColoradoCamargo, Kentucky

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act of 2025This bill revises the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), which is a component of the Farm Service Agency's (FSA's) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). CREP is a public-private partnership program which allows states, tribal governments, and nonprofit and private entities to partner with FSA to implement CRP practices. CRP is a land conservation program that provides an annual rental payment to farmers in exchange for removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental health and quality.The bill specifies that dryland agricultural uses and grazing are included as appropriate practices under CREP.The bill also allows a land owner or operator to elect to determine the annual payment amount allocated for each year of a CREP agreement, instead of a fixed payment per year for the contract period.For drought and water conservation agreements that include the permanent retirement of water rights, annual payment rates must be equal to the irrigated acre payment rates determined by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). In the case of an agreement that permits dryland agricultural uses, the annual payment rates must be equal to the difference between the irrigated acre payment rates and the dryland acre payment rates determined by USDA. The payment formula is retroactive for certain existing drought and water conservation agreements.Further, the bill exempts CREP payments from the $50,000 annual payment limitation under CRP.

H.Res. 285 is a congressional resolution that condemns what its sponsors characterize as a wave of domestic terrorism attacks against Tesla vehicles and facilities across the United States. The resolution documents over 80 reported cases of vandalism and arson involving Tesla cars in at least nine states, along with attacks on at least 10 Tesla dealerships and charging stations, citing specific incidents between February and March 2025 involving arson, gunfire, Molotov cocktails, and vandalism. The resolution alleges that Democratic Party members have incited supporters to commit these attacks as political protest against Elon Musk. The resolution does not allocate any funding or establish a timeline for action; rather, it is a statement of congressional condemnation that responds to the FBI's creation of a task force with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to investigate the violent incidents. The resolution affects no specific groups beyond serving as a formal expression of the House's position on these alleged attacks.

Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove protections for the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, the bill requires Interior to reissue the final rule titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and published on November 3, 2020.The rule removed the gray wolf in the lower 48 United States, except for the Mexican wolf (C. l. baileyi) subspecies, from the endangered and threatened species list. However, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California vacated the rule on February 10, 2022. As a result, the gray wolf reattained the protection status it had prior to the rule's promulgation.The bill also prohibits the reissuance of the rule from being subject to judicial review.

Fentanyl is a WMD ActThis bill requires the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.

Abolish the ATF Act This bill abolishes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Trust the Science Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove protections for the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, the bill requires Interior to reissue the final rule titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and published on November 3, 2020. The rule removed the gray wolf in the lower 48 United States, except for the Mexican wolf (C. l. baileyi) subspecies, from the endangered and threatened species list. However, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California vacated the rule on February 10, 2022. As a result, the gray wolf reattained the protection status it had prior to the rule's promulgation. The bill also prohibits the reissuance of the rule from being subject to judicial review.

Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit ActThis bill reduces payments that communities within the Arkansas River Valley must pay to the Bureau of Reclamation for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit, a pipeline in Colorado for delivering water from the Pueblo Reservoir to such communities. Specifically, it removes interest payments and extends the repayment period to 100 years.

Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment ActThis bill permanently authorizes a provision under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act that (1) allows certain water users (e.g., agriculture and municipal water users) in western states to prepay what they owe under contracts with the Bureau of Reclamation for delivering water through a lump sum payment or over a period of three years; and (2) requires a specified portion of the receipts generated from such prepayments be directed to the Reclamation Water Storage Account for the construction of water storage. Such prepayments do not alter certain requirements for the disposition of amounts that are directed by project-specific statutes in effect prior to the passage of the WIIN Act to accounts other than the General Reclamation Fund.